A monthly podcast from KQED Pop that tackles popular culture in a smart, fun and personal way.... more
FAQs about The Cooler:How many episodes does The Cooler have?The podcast currently has 178 episodes available.
February 01, 2020Stay CoolAfter a five-year stint, The Cooler says goodbye with a finale jam-packed with the voices of its beloved listeners....more57minPlay
January 01, 2020We Need A ResolutionThis month, we resolve to upgrade ourselves in 2020, go down a retcon K hole, discover what taint tanning is all about and make a pilgrimage to visit one of Jennifer Aniston's exes....more57minPlay
December 01, 2019The Great UnlikingThis month, we're analyzing why Instagram is taking away likes, telling the stories of three runaway princesses, unpacking what emotional labor means in 2019 and sharing our peaks and pits of the decade....more1h 1minPlay
November 01, 2019Coldplay Will Tear Us ApartThis month, we fight over Coldplay, listen to the best and worst tracks from the past decade, learn all about WAGs and summarize the entire Star Wars mythology in just a few disrespectful minutes....more59minPlay
October 01, 2019Since We’ve Been GoneThe Cooler is back (!!!) and weighing in on the chicken sandwich wars of 2019, the return of Jennifer Aniston's ex, impeachment drama from the 1860s and Lindsay Lohan's new prescription drug anthem (yep, you read that right)....more49minPlay
July 11, 2019Queer Eye’s Tan France On How Gays Will Save The WorldA special bonus episode featuring Tan France chatting about what it was like growing up gay in a traditional Muslim family, how 9/11 still affects his life to this day, how he ended up partying with Victoria Beckham, why he hates Olive Garden and whether he loves *NSYNC or the Backstreet Boys more....more59minPlay
June 27, 2019Hotline BlingThis week, we’re handing over control of our finale to you, the listeners! We’re handing out advice about dating coworkers, sharing our Real Housewives taglines, shagging marrying and killing our way through Disney princesses, and so much more!...more45minPlay
June 20, 2019Bay Bye: Breaking Up With San FranciscoIs San Francisco rotten or still full of soul? We discuss the ways the city has won our hearts and broken them. We're also shaking our heads over John Cusack's anti-Semitism and sharing some ~*personal news*~ about the future of the podcast....more29minPlay
June 13, 2019The Bops Of SummerThis week, we’ll be listening to a few Song of the Summer contenders (that aren't "Old Town Road") and deciding which summer anthem gets The Cooler’s official seal of approval. Also, inspired by Justin Bieber challenging Tom Cruise to a fight, we're handing out tips on how to host a duel of your own....more41minPlay
June 06, 2019Natalie Portman Is Out Of Your LeagueWe're wondering why Moby lied about dating Natalie Portman, handing out tips on how to survive burnout and sharing more than a few words for the dudes who want to make a Straight Pride Parade happen (*Regina George voice* "It's not going to happen!")....more38minPlay
FAQs about The Cooler:How many episodes does The Cooler have?The podcast currently has 178 episodes available.