In this episode, we’re strapping on the tinfoil hats for another deep dive into the world of conspiracy theories. Is Garth Brooks secretly a serial killer? What actually happened to that lady on the plane? And is there really a secret tunnel system lurking beneath the Denver Airport? Listen as we separate truth from internet chaos in our quest to figure out what’s real, what’s ridiculous, and what’s just algorithm-fueled delusion. Plus, we revisit the conspiracies we once believed to see if they still hold up after all these years.

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• Our full show notes are at knoxandjamie.com/649
• Come listen to our new podcast Shelf Respect (now available wherever you listen to our other podcasts). Check us out at Readwithshelfrespect.com and follow us @readwithshelfrespect
• Our conspiracy mentions: BJ Novak & Mindy Kaling | Botanical Sexism | Multiverse | Unusual Option Market Activity and the Terrorist Attacks of September 11, 2001 
• Vibe check: IG Comments
•  Rewind: Conspiracy Theories 1 | Conspiracy Theories 2 | Faith Adjacent Conspiracy Theories 1 & Part 2 
• Thanks to our contributors: @kelseylongino, @pleasantdrivevintage, @_meeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeel, @lindsaythesmith, @ashley.j.603, @lrk35, @fairygodkatie, @hillz1028, @leighannapl
•  Red Light Mentions: Knox’s Love Story Green Light | Carolyn Bessette-Kennedy Vibe | Traitors finale (see also: Quinn & Rob collab) | Survivor 50 Premiere 

Green Lights:

• Jamie: show - How to Get To Heaven from Belfast
• Knox: book - Lost Lambs by Madeline Cash

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In this episode, we share our smooch, marry, and kills for March. We discuss what’s worth a spring fling (smooch), what deserves your full seasonal commitment (marry), and what to bypass before allergy season fully kicks in (kill). Join us as we spotlight the shows made for chaotic weather days, the books that pair perfectly with a wildly optimistic to-do list, and the movie picks that’ll carry you from winter denial into spring delusion. 

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• Our full show notes are at knoxandjamie.com/648
• Still have two weeks of Peacock and no Olympics? Head to our pinned SMK post on Instagram @thepopcast for a list of what to watch
• Rewind: Feb SMK | Nov SMK | Aug SMK | We do SMK most weeks on Instagram at #popcastsmk
• Refresh: Smooch= give a shot, Marry = commit time to, Kill = do not murder! We’re just suggesting to skip these things.
• March Vibe Check: Spring is Coming?  | Pisces season | Holy Fasting Season (see also: Ramadan Cats) | Woman’s History Month | March Madness
• Asides: Stephen Colletti | The Bachelorette | Celebrity All-Star Game | SLOMW

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In this episode, we’re opening the Flavor Town gates! In this eleventh installment of Flavor Town, we’re taking on our listeners’ spiciest book-themed takes. From controversial opinions about beloved genres to reading habits that should maybe stay private, there’s enough literary chaos to scorch your TBR list. Plus, we get Erin’s real-time reaction to some heartbreaking news.

Relevant links: 

• Our full show notes are at knoxandjamie.com/647
• Rewind: Flavor Town episodes | Shop Bundle | Instagram Post
• In Memoriam: Robert Duvall | IMDb | Lonesome Dove by Larry McMurtry | Final Message | Erin’s Spreadsheet
• Mentions: Fanfic Episode | Dramione Spreadsheet | Dungeon Crawler Carl by Matt Dinniman | Sunday Night Lights | The Brothers Karamazov by Fyodor Dostoevsky | The Curious Notoriety of “Performative Reading” (via The New Yorker) | Faith Adjacent Romance Novels Episode 
• Newest residents: @katiestrout, @meagks11, @wifeofataxidermist, @madison_hambino, @ashleystartin, @kristi.brokaw 
• Congrats to our new Mayor: @cheyenneomans and Deputy Mayor: @simplygiann
• Red Light Mentions: Pima County, Arizona | Obama on Brian Tyler Cohen | “Wuthering Heights” (see also: 7-day free trial to hear more on TMYK | Alison Oliver)  

Green Lights:

• Jamie: book - Reign & Ruin by J.D. Evans 
• Knox: book - The Stalker by Paula Bomer

Bonus segment: 

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In this episode, we recap this week in pop culture news. Join us as we unpack all things Super Bowl LX - from the highlights, to the commercials that actually landed (and the ones that deserved to be benched), and of course, we share our very serious feelings about Bad Bunny’s historic halftime show. Whether you watched for the touchdowns or the snacks, we’ve got the takes you didn’t know you needed

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• Our full show notes are at knoxandjamie.com/646
• Want to hear us talk about the Gold, Silver, and Bronze of The Cutting Edge, Cool Runnings and Miracle? Check out our new Winter Olympics Collection at knoxandjamie.shop
• Weekly TMYKs are waiting for you at KnoxandJamie.com/patreon
• Super Bowl Highlights: Defense Touchdown | Jody Allen with Trophy | Shirtless Youtuber | Jon Hamm dancing 
• Yes Chef Commercials Playlist 
• No Chef Commercials Playlist
• Halftime Show: Watch it | Bad Bunny Spotify | Wiki | The Couple | Zara controversies | Puerto Rico Flag 
• Red Light Mentions: Olympics Opening Ceremony (see also: Minions, #penisgate) | Big Air finals Hot Mic | Lindsey Vonn | Cool Runnings re-enactment | Double Luge | Solo Mio (see also: Feb SMK | Matt Taylor)

Green Lights:

• Jamie: book - How To Kill A Guy In Ten Dates by Shailee Thompson
• Knox: show - Steal

Bonus segment: 

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In this episode, we’re handing out pop culture Olympic medals. Join us as we hand out medals in the events no one trained for, but everyone has opinions about. From overexposed icons to nepo babies who are outrunning their last names, we’re awarding Gold, Silver, and Bronze in cultural chaos. It’s competitive, unhinged, and the only Olympics judged entirely by vibes and side-eye.

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• Our full show notes are at knoxandjamie.com/645
• Get our brand new Winter Olympics Collection at knoxandjamie.shop
• The Winter Olympics: Watch the Opening Ceremonies | Italian Mafia | Pope Leo & JD Vance | Heated Rivalry carrying the Olympic Torch | Lindsey Vonn | Andrea Bocelli | Scott Hamilton | Johnny Weir & Tara Lipinski
• Newsworthy Mentions: Elon Musk cancels Model X | 6-7 | Wired Headphones
• Not A Sponsor: Skin Glaze gummies | MeaTech 
• Wikis & IMDbs: Ashton Kutcher | Jacob Elordi | Druski | Jason Kelce | Maya Hawke | Jack Quaid | Lily-Rose Depp | Michael Douglas | George W. Bush | Robert Pattinson
• Coming Soon: Euphoria S3 | Heated Rivalry S2
• Music Corner: Jelly Roll | Olivia Dean
• Asides: All’s Fair Pilot Program | Margot Robbie film w/ Colin Farrell | The Traitors
• More Nepo Baby Content: Episode 490 | Quiz
• Fact Check: Where did the other Popes come from? | How does 3d printing work? | What is lossless audio?
• Drive-Bys: Read more books, get a Brick | Chick-Fil-A Sauce Chips?! | Minions 3 | Cookie Fix | JT crying on Punk’d | Chris Pratt & Swedish Nightingale | Lainey Wilson | Noah Kahan’s new deconstruction song | You, Me and Dupree  
• Red Light Mentions: Catherine O’Hara RIP | Mariah Carey Tributes | Peter Attia | The Pete Davidson Show    

Green Lights:

• Jamie: movie- Send Help
• Knox: movie - Train Dreams

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In this episode, we share our smooch, marry, and kills for February. We break down what’s worth a fling (smooch), what deserves your full commitment (marry), and what to ghost immediately (kill) during the most “runner-up” month of the year. Join us as we reveal the TV shows made for blanket burritos, the books begging to be read with a mug in hand, and the pop culture picks that will emotionally carry you through the shortest month of the year.

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• Our full show notes are at knoxandjamie.com/644
• It’s a great time to join us on Patreon! Celebrate the Winter Olympics opening ceremonyon 1/30 with our Cinema Sidepiece: The Cutting Edge. New, free, and returning members can get a 7- day free trial at knoxandjamie.com/patreon
• February Vibe Check: Shortest Month | Black History Month | Reese’s Hearts | Groundhog Day | Presidents’ Day | Galentine’s Day | Superbowl LX | Winter Olympics | Erin’s Book Birthday  
• Refresh: Smooch= give a shot, Marry = commit time to, Kill = do not murder! We’re just suggesting to skip these things.
• Rewind: Nov SMK | Aug SMK | April SMK | We do SMK most weeks on Instagram at #popcastsmk
• SMOOCH // Crime 101 
• Asides: Task | Get Out

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In this episode, we’re weighing in on beige flags. Join us as we confess our own behaviors that aren’t full red flags but definitely deserve a closer look, then react to listener submissions with equal parts curiosity, chaos, and confusion. Some are totally fine, some are secretly alarming, and some are weirdly iconic.

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• Our full show notes are at knoxandjamie.com/643
• Follow us on instagram.com/thepopcast and enjoy our new #popcastsmk and so much more!
• Rewind: The OG - Ep 542
• Enjoy the chaos of 600 comments on this Instagram Post 
• Beige Flag as defined by JBG: An odd trait, while not an immediate cause for concern, is cause for pause. It’s not a deal breaker like a red flag, but it’s not exactly a plus, like a green flag. The key is that it’s weird, but harmless. Example: eating pizza with a fork.
• Fact check: What are virtues? | What are vices? | Aerosol Poop | Is there a difference between a coat and jacket? | How much toothpaste should you use?
• Mentions: Se7en | Murder, She Wrote | Matlock | Poker Face | Only Murders in the Building
• Link in Bio: R2Dust2 | Camping Spork | Heavy Duty Plungers | Lululemon Men’s (see also: our incredible sponsor, Fabletics!) | To Go Cups for outside! 
• Not a Sponsor: Dove Baby Wash | Block Blast! | Nut Sort | Hole Em All 
• Asides: Box Breathing | Cricket Feet & T-Rex Arms | TikTok Trend 2016
• Special Thanks To our Contributors: @Amymolo, @Chjorth22, @Kathryncw, @kellycookephoto, @jayesimp, @carsonpeacock_, @tiffanydolsen, @shelley.colpo, @jonathanarcherz, @gdasilva89, @blh1760
• Red Light mentions: Baldoni v. Lively Depositions | Jack Smith testifying in front of Congress | Dog UTIs 

Green Lights:

• Jamie: show - Ponies
• Knox: book - A Marriage at Sea by Sophie Elmhirst

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In this episode, we recap this week in pop culture news. Join us as we discuss the implications of the new Emmy Legacy Award, spiral through the wild alternate-ending theories for Stranger Things, and unpack the loss of anonymity that came with Hudson Williams’ meteoric rise to fame. Plus, Erin crowns this week’s Say Less Champion (question mark?), and Jamie kicks off the year with a Golden Globes–themed Rapid Red Lights.

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• Our full show notes are at knoxandjamie.com/642
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• How Do We Feel? 
• Golden Globes | Amy Poehler’s acceptance speech| Will Arnett & Laura Dern Movie? 
• The Emmy Legacy Award 
• What’s The Word?
• Stranger Things Conformity Gate Explainer | Duffer Divorce Explainer | The Duffer Brothers Wiki | Leigh Janiak Wiki | Sarah Hindsgaul’s Hair Care Line | Documentary
• The Say Less Champion
• Hudson Williams | Controversy Explainer | Letterboxd reviews | Glambot
• Dax Shepard Egg Freezing Controversy
• Las Culturistas (see also: “I don’t think so, honey” with Tina Fey)
• Red Lights Mentions: The Golden Globes Official playlist | Rob Reiner tribute | Mel Robbins launches protein shot drinks | Lame play-by-play announcing | Coach Cig’s Quarter Zips | Fernando Mendoza | Miami QB looks like Syd from Ice Age  

Green Lights:

• Jamie: movie - Bob Trevino Likes It
• Knox: show - Industry S4 | show - The Traitors S4 | album - With Heaven on Top by Zach Bryan

Bonus segment: 

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In this episode, Knoxtradamus and Jamie dust off the crystal ball to predict the pop culture future of 2026. From comebacks we’re already dreading to the press tours we’re pre-judging months in advance, we’re forecasting the good, the bad, and the delightfully unhinged moments headed our way. Plus, we place our boldest bets yet by predicting which movies Erin will actually watch this year—and yes, the odds are slim.

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• Taint Recap: Watch Chuck on his Zero Turn | Zach Bryan’s Wedding (see also: controversy corner)
• Accountability: 2025 Predictions | Alix Earle & Tom Brady | Tangled loses ScarJo | Tomb of the Missing Pharaoh & Scotland’s Callanish Standing Stones | FA Dead Sea Scrolls Field Trip | Caitlin Clark Nike ad | Power Rangers Reboot | Dua Lipa’s Book Club | Ne Zha 2 
• Flyby Mentions: Denny’s Demise | President Trump’s McDonald’s order | Is It Cake? | Gambling Predictions Scandal | John Travolta & Riley Keough | Ashley Tisdale Scourched the Earth | Obama/ Larry David sketch show | Dax & Cher interview
• IMDb: Callum Turner | Paapa Essiedu | Nick Frost | Janet McTeer | John Lithgow | Casey Affleck | Ashton Kutcher | Josh O’Connor | Emilia Jones | Bradley Whitford | Aaron Pierre | Danielle Deadwyler | Anne Hathaway | Zendaya | Tom Holland
• Movies // Spaceballs 2 | Digger | Avengers: Doomsday | “Wuthering Heights” | Project Hail Mary | The Devil Wears Prada 2 | Toy Story 5 | The Odyssey | Mega Minions | Greta Gerwig’s Narnia | The Bride! | The Love Hypothesis | Mother Mary | Flowervale Street | Verity
• Events // Tayvis Wedding | World Cup 
• Shows // His & Hers | Pride and Prejudice | Margo’s Got Money Troubles | Death by Lightning | Lanterns | Rooster | Love Story
• Books // Yesteryear by Caro Claire Burke
• Smash or Pass: The Testaments | A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms | Ted Lasso | Yellowjackets | Bridgerton S4 | Euphoria 
• Fact Check: Kansas City stadium move? | The Pitt vs ER legal battle? | What’s an Ambassador? (see also: What’s a Diplomat?) 
• Red Light Mentions: Adults not getting Christmas gifts (see also: Jamie's Perfume) | Dance Moms Hyperfixation | Stranger Things 

This episode has been edited to remove a false statement that should not have been made.

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Green Lights:

• Jamie: show - Heated Rivalry | comedy - Kumail Nanjiani: Night Thoughts
• Knox: movie - Marty Supreme

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