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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.
September 03, 2012Autocorrect and the Cupertino EffectWhile autocorrect can be helpful, it's far from perfect. Those automated corrections can change the entire meaning of a text -- and the results aren't always pretty. Join Tracy and Holly as they explore the pros and cons of of automated text correction....more40minPlay
August 29, 2012PopStuff Gets Its Hair Did(n't)Why are we so obsessed with hair? It’s the one physical characteristic that we can easily alter, but is there more to our hair fixation than mere self expression? And what does hair really say about the person wearing it?...more46minPlay
August 27, 2012Culture of CuckoldryCheating on a romantic partner is extremely common. But why do people cheat, and why are there online communities devoted to helping would-be cheaters find one another? Does monogamy need a makeover, or is every relationship unique?...more44minPlay
August 22, 2012Star Wars FoodYes, we’re combining two great loves in one slightly odd discussion. Even Princess Leia had to eat, right? Tracy and Holly talk about the instances where food appears in the Star Wars universe, as well as all the yummy Star Wars-themed edibles fans make....more41minPlay
August 20, 2012How do diseases become trendy?Why do diagnoses of some diseases and conditions seem to skyrocket from time to time? Tracy and Holly, like many people, wonder how much of it is increased knowledge. They also wonder why anyone would want to self-diagnose with an unpleasant condition....more48minPlay
August 15, 2012Robots in Pop CultureFrom Rosie to Bender and far beyond, robots have been a part of the media we consume for decades. Tracy and Holly talk about R2D2, Wall-E, Terminators and a host of other mechanical pals, trying to figure out why we love them so....more45minPlay
August 13, 2012How to Build a Critically Acclaimed TV DramaWhat does it take to make good television? Critical darlings on TV often share a lot of traits. Is it as easy as using Tracy's three G's: grim, gritty and gratuitous?...more42minPlay
August 08, 2012PopStuff Doesn’t Believe the HypeMarketers often depend on hype to foster interest in a product, but sometimes, the hype machine backfires. Tracy and Holly talk about the hype cycle and hash out how it applies to tech, movies, music and other consumables....more38minPlay
August 06, 2012Chocolate-dipped PopStuffChocolate is one of the most beloved sweets the world over. Tracy loves it and Holly’s indifferent, but what really fascinates them both is the culture around this confection....more44minPlay
August 01, 2012Why is this PopStuff stuck in my head?Have you ever had a song stuck in your head? That’s an earworm, and it’s an extremely common phenomenon. Holly and Tracy wonder why our brains latch onto small pieces of information, how you get rid of them, and why it’s important to study this field....more34minPlay
FAQs about Popstuff:How many episodes does Popstuff have?The podcast currently has 165 episodes available.