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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.
July 30, 2012The Tragedy of Comic SansGoogle “Comic Sans,” and you’ll instantly see a world of ire in the results. Many people just do not like this font, while others defend it as harmless and friendly. Tracy and Holly are wondering how a typeface can make people so very angry....more35minPlay
July 25, 2012Don't Drive AngryEven the most relaxed person can become irate behind the wheel. Do you or someone you know experience road rage? Tracy and Holly break down the statistics and contemplate the reasons so many people turn furious in their cars....more34minPlay
July 23, 2012PopStuff Goes for the GoldIt’s time for the summer Olympics! Holly has Olympics rabies, whereas Tracy is a more casual viewer. PopStuff examines the appeal of Olympic competition from the spectators’ point of view....more37minPlay
July 18, 2012DIY Shows: Good or Bad?So many people dream of their perfect home -- and many decide to take matters into their own hands, armed with inspiration from DIY TV shows. In this episode, Tracy and Holly discuss DIY home renovations and whether TV is helping or making things worse....more34minPlay
July 16, 2012PopStuff Isn’t Cool Enough to Be a HipsterHipster. The very word makes people sneer. Why are hipsters viewed with such disdain? And what makes a person a hipster, anyway? Tracy and Holly examine the history of the word “hipster,” as well as the various definitions of what a hipster is, and try to figure out where all the negative press comes from....more34minPlay
July 11, 2012Bootlegging: Files not BoozeNo, Tracy and Holly are not donning flapper costumes and talking about the era of speakeasies. They’re discussing digital piracy and how the Free Culture movement is changing the way people think about creative work in the digital space....more35minPlay
July 10, 2012Dear PopStuff, am I normal?Who really writes in to advice columns? Tracy did once, but that was long ago. From Emily Post to Dan Savage, Tracy and Holly discuss advice columns and their place in the cultural landscape....more38minPlay
July 04, 2012Cookout CultureIs grilling a guy thing? Why does the word "barbecue" mean different things to different people? The PopStuff gals are celebrating summer by noshing on grilled goodies, and it's got them thinking about burgers and slaw and -- yum! -- grilled fruit....more34minPlay
July 02, 2012Culture of Air TravelWhen taking a flight, do you make single-serving friends? Do you people-watch at the terminal? Are you a pro at getting through security? In this episode, Tracy and Holly examine airports, planes and how people behave in these places....more43minPlay
June 27, 2012PopStuff: Swimsuit EditionWe are in the thick of swimsuit season, which has Tracy and Holly wondering about the history of swimsuits and their status in the modern wardrobe as the most stress-inducing garment imaginable. What’s the skinny on the teeny-weeny bikini?...more36minPlay
FAQs about Popstuff:How many episodes does Popstuff have?The podcast currently has 165 episodes available.