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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.
May 04, 2017Aretha Franklin Hates You, Your Sister, and Your FriendJoin us for a shade-trospective of all the ruthless things Aretha Franklin has said about her contemporaries, a look at the Shea Moisture controversy, a remembrance of a dearly departed giant bunny, and a new ballsy beauty trend that will haunt your dreams....more36minPlay
April 27, 2017Girls, Bye: Can a Series Finale Ever Satisfy?We process the end of Girls, share our best and worst TV finales, discuss whether it’s smarter for celebs to speak out politically or stay silent, and freak out over what’s actually in certain kinds of wine....more42minPlay
April 20, 2017It’s Been 84 Years Since My Last ConfessionWe're taking it to church by confessing some shameful sins, discussing the alleged Millennial migration away from cities, and investigating the cure for depression Gwyneth Paltrow wants to sell you for $200....more33minPlay
April 13, 2017S-Town: A Show about Murder, Nipple Rings… and Double Standards in Podcasting?No one is talking about a specific facet of S-Town... until now. Also, a peek into the world of professional whistling, gay thievery, and a spoken-word piece by Sharon Stone....more35minPlay
March 23, 2017The Dark and Twisted World of TicklingYou'll never think of tickling the same way again. Also, a look at the dangers of being a know-it-all, the glory of Keanu Reeves, and the story of a badass four-year-old Siberian girl....more44minPlay
March 16, 2017The Spice Girls: Woke Baes Since 1996Get Out fangirling, the secret language of twins, and recently discovered Spice Girls footage that'll make you love them even more than you already do....more37minPlay
March 09, 2017Oprah 2020? Celebrities We’d Love to Call PresidentDreamy presidential tickets, the racist history behind the term 'Caucasian,' animal-created chaos, and some necessary worship of Robyn Rihanna Fenty....more39minPlay
March 02, 2017Don’t Cut Your Hair Like Felicity & Other ’90s Dating RulesThis jam-packed ep features a first-person dispatch from Standing Rock, a look at problematic dating books from the '90s, an exploration of the time Amber Tamblyn catfished Tyrese, a quiz on bizarre celebrity baby names, and a list of reasons why Bill Maher is terrible....more56minPlay
February 23, 2017When Netflix and Chill Turns into Netflix and CheatingNetflix jeeping, texting pet peeves, the worst award show upsets, and why we should be keep it cute like Norway and Finland....more25minPlay
February 16, 2017Zahra Noorbakhsh Speaks on Behalf of All MuslimsThe 'Good Muslim, Bad Muslim' host shares how Trump's election inspired her to return to prayer, what it's like to be a comedian of color in the current political climate, and how she feels about Lindsay Lohan flirting with Islam....more26minPlay
FAQs about The Cooler:How many episodes does The Cooler have?The podcast currently has 178 episodes available.