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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.
June 13, 2018Putting the Cult in Pop CultureInspired by 'Wild Wild Country,' we're talking cults with a special guest expert. Plus, we find out which songs define our entire lives, share some 'The Americans' feels, and nominate someone for Worst Human Alive....more41minPlay
June 06, 2018Thank Your Lucky Yelp Stars Your Gyno Isn’t Suing YouDid you know you can be sued over a Yelp review? Be afraid! Also, a juicy sex scandal that involves state secrets and a naked masked waiter, and we're picking sides in the Drake / Pusha T feud....more47minPlay
May 30, 2018The Library Is Open!We get real nerdy and chat about our fave books (and the ones we think are overrated). Plus, we revisit some of TV's worst jump-the-shark moments, tell off the dudes of 'Arrested Development,' revel in hilarious yearbook quotes, swoon over a little-known prince, and more!...more37minPlay
May 23, 2018Men Who Nip and TuckInspired by Kanye's liposuction confession, we investigate how many men get plastic surgery (spoiler: A LOT!). We also look into the science behind the Yanny vs. Laurel phenomenon. And one of us gets possessed by a demon at a Taylor Swift concert....more35minPlay
May 16, 2018The Not So Rural JurorFresh off serving as a juror in a three-week trial, one of us spills all the beans and hands out jury duty survival tips! Also, what do we do about the Matt Lauers of the world trying to stage comebacks? And a few words for those who think a black person can't be woke if they have a white partner....more40minPlay
May 09, 2018Stay in Your Emoji LaneA look at the phenomenon of white people using black emojis, which celebs almost sang your favorite songs, how two people finally stood up to Kanye, and why Xtina's resurrection from pop star extinction is worth celebrating....more35minPlay
May 02, 2018Beyonce Takes Us to Church… LiterallyWhat is it like when a cathedral hosts a Beyonce-themed worship service? We went to find out....more40minPlay
April 26, 2018Gen Z Takeover: Teens Talk Vaping, Kanye, Parkland, and Everything ElseThe youths are taking over the show! We chat with teens about the biggest misconception about their generation, what the deal is with vaping, what life is like post-Parkland, and what exactly is wrong with Kanye....more39minPlay
April 18, 2018How Did 420 Become a Phenomenon? We Tracked Down the Guys Who Invented ItHop in the car with us for a road trip to chase down the true origin of the term 420. Then stick around for reflections on pregnant Cardi B, and a drowning squirrel story that proves watching a ton of TV can actually save lives!...more57minPlay
April 11, 2018Getting Pregnant in a Jacuzzi with Brontez PurnellWe gab with Brontez Purnell about being a gay punk in rural Alabama, the boy situation in Germany, #WhoBitBeyonce theories, being BFF with Kathleen Hanna, and hitchhiking advice (hint: crop tops!)....more33minPlay
FAQs about The Cooler:How many episodes does The Cooler have?The podcast currently has 178 episodes available.