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Want to know more about the early days of the video game industry? Wondering how Hello Kitty became so popular? Join Tracy and Holly as they explore the science behind pop culture in PopStuff, a podca... more
FAQs about Popstuff:How many episodes does Popstuff have?The podcast currently has 165 episodes available.
November 12, 2012PopStuff’s License to KillEven casual viewers love James Bond. Tracy and Holly load their custom weapons and fire out a discussion about why this character has endured, how 007 became a symbol of greatness for England, and of course, which Bond actors they prefer....more42minPlay
November 07, 2012Beware the Holiday CreepYou can start shopping for winter holiday goodies in September, and Easter candy is hitting shelves as early as December. Why has the marketing for holidays crept up earlier and earlier on the calendar each year, and is it a bad thing?...more39minPlay
November 05, 2012Does television run elections?You’ve probably heard of Nixon and Kennedy’s 1960 debate and how it hurt Nixon’s campaign. But that was in the beginning of televised politics. How has the television – and more recently, social media – affected the political landscape?...more46minPlay
October 31, 2012Nostalgia for the Good Old GamesBoth Tracy and Holly love new games, but they also fondly recall the early days of the video game industry. Take a trip down memory lane as talk turns to arcades, “Wreck-it Ralph” and why gamers get so attached to the titles....more55minPlay
October 29, 2012Zombies and Vampires and … where is this headed?The entertainment market is saturated with supernatural creatures, but vampires and zombies seem to be the most popular, with werewolves coming in a close third. What will we be seeing the most of once the various iterations of the undead are played out?...more40minPlay
October 24, 2012Scary vs. Sexy?Women who want to let out their sexy side on Halloween have all the choices in the world. But what about ladies who don’t want to go bare? Tracy and Holly discuss the body shaming, freedom of expression and bizarre designs of the sexy costume trend....more43minPlay
October 22, 2012Train Wrecks of the Proposal VarietyPublic proposals are more and more common, but why is this a trend? Is the epic staging and expense of a lavish spectacle to pop the question the way today’s grooms prove their love to would-be brides? And what happens when the proposer gets turned down?...more44minPlay
October 17, 2012Hello Kitty and the Culture of CuteYou can get Hello Kitty everything. Everything. Tracy and Holly talk about the famous cat’s beginnings, staying power and her many Sanrio friends. Just how did a feline with no film or television origin get so popular in the first place?...more40minPlay
October 15, 2012PopStuff’s Downward DogNeither Tracy nor Holly is really into yoga, but they’re both fascinated by its history and culture. Do you have to be flexible to get something out of yoga? Why is yoga’s history in the U.S. so scandalous, and is practicing yoga beneficial or dangerous?...more43minPlay
October 10, 2012PopStuff Plays With LegosIt’s pretty difficult to find someone who doesn’t like playing with Legos. It’s not difficult, however, to find someone who doesn’t like Lego’s gendered marketing approach. Tracy and Holly talk about the good, the bad and the great things about Legos....more49minPlay
FAQs about Popstuff:How many episodes does Popstuff have?The podcast currently has 165 episodes available.