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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• 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! 
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• Asides: Box Breathing | Cricket Feet & T-Rex Arms | TikTok Trend 2016
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• 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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• 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

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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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In this episode, we’re deep diving the first movie of the Twilight Saga. Join us as we relive the glittery angst, questionable life choices, and epic baseball scene that made this series iconic - for better or worse. It’s the perfect way to remember the magic (or madness) of Twilight without actually rewatching the movies.

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• The Movie: Watch It | Rotten Tomatoes | Read It | Goodreads | The Soundtrack
• IMDbs: Kristen Stewart | Robert Pattinson | Catherine Hartwicke | Carter Burwell | Cam Gigandet | Taylor Lautner (see also: podcast | Eras appearance)
• More Deep Dives: The Harry Potter Collection | Faith Adjacent Marvel Bundles | Narnia Sacred Cinema & Books 
• Books Mentioned: Midnight Sun by Stephenie Meyer | Fifty Shades of Grey by E.L. James | Other Stephenie Meyer book (see also: movie adaptation)
• Must Haves: Edward’s Peacoat | Cullen’s House
• Drive-By Mentions: Exclusive Covers in Entertainment Weekly | Percy Jackson | David Harper Santa Movie | Zoolander | 

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In this episode, we’re deep diving the Gen-X American classic A Christmas Story. We’re serving hot takes, heavy nostalgia, and just enough side-eye to keep things honest—making this the perfect companion to your inevitable 24-hour marathon. Consider it the commentary track Ralphie never knew he needed. 

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• The Movie: Watch It | Wikipedia | Rotten Tomatoes | Letterboxd | IMDb | Read It  
• Drive-bys: The Wonder Years | Restaurant Sing-Along Scene | Iconic House 
• Must Haves: Get your own leg lamp | Red Rider BB Gun | Bunny Suit  

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In this episode, we’re opening the group chat to listener submissions about what deserves a firm (and perhaps permanent) no-contact heading into 2026. Consider this your permission slip to protect your peace and maybe block a few things while you’re at it. Plus, Knox and Jamie have a rare mutual green light.

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• See the art and read the IG Comments | No-Contact explainer  | Oprah’s podcast episode 
• Jamie, Knox and Erin’s No-Contact Mentions: Mel Robbins op Ed (via NYT) | John Cena | IT: Welcome to Derry | Michigan Football Controversy 
• Drive-bys: Podcast Golden Globes Nominees | You can filter keywords?! | Try to guess what Jamie got her Niece here | Will Ferrell & Reese Witherspoon movie | Soup Season | Erin’s Substack | Knox’s Substack
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In this episode, we recap this week in pop culture news. Join us as unpack Quentin Tarantino’s podcast appearance and the fallout from his extra-spicy commentary and dig into Netflix’s bold attempt to buy Warner Bros. Plus, we weigh in on the new Mother Mary trailer and ask the only question that really matters: is dark-and-twisty Anne Hathaway actually peak Anne Hathaway?

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• Quentin Tarantino Keeps it (too) Real? // Controversies & Bret Easton Ellis Podcast | There Will Be Blood | Paul Dano
• Netflix Buys WB //  Paramount’s Hostile Offer | WGA’s Statement | Anonymous A-Listers’ Email to Congress | WB IP list
• Mother Mary Trailer (see also: Rachel Gets Married) | Michaela Coel IMDb | FKA twigs 
• Asides: Kristen Stewart NYT interview | David Ellison (see also: Larry Ellison) | Abigail Disney’s private plane problem | The Diplomat | The Young Pope
• Fact check: Larry Ellison owns Lanai?! | Deutsche Bank promoting Oracle stock?!)
• Red Lights Mentions: Page Six breaking old news | Mckenna Grace (see also: “Freddy Fridays”, Troop Zero, Sunrise on the Reaping) | Cynthia Erivo’s memoir controversy | The Book | Boomer Entitlement | The Dog Museum NYC | College Football Playoffs

Green Lights:

• Jamie: movie - Sentimental Value | documentary - Marlee Matlin: Not Alone Anymore
• Knox: play - Stranger Things: The First Shadow | book - The Hounding by Xenobe Purvis

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In this episode, we’re joined by Erin Moon as we snake draft the most underrated Christmas rage bait. We’re talking everything from bygone classics like the beloved popcorn tin, to the aggressively mediocre commercialization of ugly sweaters, to traditions that deserve a one-way ticket back to the North Pole (yes, Elf on the Shelf and matching Christmas PJs, we mean you). It’s festive, it’s feisty, and it’s the holiday catharsis you didn’t know you needed.

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• Have a gift-buying obstacle? We gotchu! Head to knoxandjamie.com/giftguide for our amazing gift guide or give the gift of Patreon at knoxandjamie.com/giveagift
• Snake Drafts Revisited | Don’t miss our Holiday Episodes Bundle! | Rage Bait Defined
• Stranger Things (minor) Spoiler Alert: @ 4:57-6:40
• Erin’s Picks: Lack of Sectioned Flavored Popcorn Tins | Ugly Sweater Accessibility | Glitter Puss the Elf | Christmas PJs
• Jamie’s Picks: Cranberries | Wrapping Paper | Non-Peppermint Flavored Candy Canes | Trauma Disclaimer
• Knox’s Picks: Extended Family Variable Cuckers | Driving to Look at Lights | Salvation message during Christmas Eve Service | Holiday Humble brag 
• Red Light Mentions: Propaganda against glass straws | Inelegant Scammers

Green Lights:

• Jamie: movie- Hamnet | podcast - What We Spend
• Knox: book - So Far Gone by Jess Walter

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In this episode, we’re deep diving Wicked: For Good, the long-awaited second half of the film adaptation of the beloved musical. We break down how it measured up to the hype, who won and lost the movie, and debate which nominations are actually at play this time around. Plus, Erin joins us in full Theater Kid glory and makes a case for Jonathan Bailey’s undeniable on-screen chemistry. 

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• Where to Watch (get those recliner seats, y’all!)
• Chain of Custody: Wicked Part 1 Recap | Where to Watch Pt 1 | Wicked The Musical | 1995 Novel by Gregory Maguire | 1900 Novel by L. Frank Baum | 1939 The Wizard of Oz | Rotten Tomatoes | IMDb
• The Players: Ariana | Cynthia | Jonathan Bailey | “Spongebob” 

Green Lights:

• Jamie: book - The Zorg by Siddharth Kara
• Knox: documentary - The Age of Disclosure

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In this episode, we dispense wisdom and solve real-life listener dilemmas in our eighth installment of Please Advise. We’re weighing in on whether bringing a DJ to your brother-in-law’s wedding is festive or fully unhinged, and how to deal with a new coworker who keeps strumming a guitar like he’s the office troubadour. Plus, Erin finally gets to dust off her theater degree and deliver guidance to a mom with local theater aspirations. 

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• Please Advise Archive: Ep. 610 | Ep. 547 | Ep. 480 | Please Advise Post Chaos
• Relevant Links: One Battle After Another | Barbie: Push by Ken | Jury Duty | Hair the Musical
• “Link in Bio” Drive-bys: Sonic Ice Machine | Predatorpeestore.com
• Red Light Mentions: Mary Claire Haver’s Ad Choice | Traitors S4 trailer

Green Lights:

• Jamie: movie- Jane Austen Wrecked My Life | youtube - Josh Johnson
• Knox: movie - The Running Man

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