She was making some of the world's most popular pop music of the early 2010s, when Rileigh was probably too young to be listening to some of it, but that didn't stop her from becoming one of her biggest fans; it's Katy Perry! She had some huge pop hits, and some big spinning peppermints on her bras, she was everything Rileigh wanted to be, obviously.

Still Buffering: Katy Perry

A cross-generational guide to the culture that made us, by Sydnee McElroy, Teylor Smirl, and Rileigh Smirl. New episodes every Thursday.

Comedy

If you can't tell by now, the Smirl siblings are quite the competitive bunch who are CONVINCED they could win like 98% of reality shows out there, apparently including this one. Also, someone finally broke the no cursing rule this week, place your bets now who it was!!!

Still Buffering: "Legends of the Hidden Temple"

Well, you all saw this coming. Taylor Swift released not only a new album but a secret DOUBLE ALBUM with 31 SONGS, so you know Rileigh had to force her siblings to listen to all 2 hours and talk about it with her.

Still Buffering: "The Tortured Poets Department" - Taylor Swift

If there's one area where these siblings have a WIDE variety of tastes, it's music, and that's definitely true this week when Rileigh is not so patiently awaiting the newest Taylor Swift album while learning all about the Barenaked Ladies.

Still Buffering: "Stunt" - Barenaked Ladies

So...Sydnee made us watch this movie this week, and for SOME OF US it was their first time, and they maybe didn't know what to expect because SOMEONE didn't warn them. So, enjoy us talking about Jojo Siwa for way too long to avoid the inevitable uncomfortable conversations in this episode.

Still Buffering: "American Pie" (1999)

If there's a cheese reality game show on TV that includes "murder," amazing fashion, silly games, AND other reality tv stars...you already know Rileigh is going to be fully invested and forcing her siblings to watch with her.

Still Buffering: Katy Perry

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