The Popcast With Knox and Jamie

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A weekly pop culture podcast seeking to educate on things that entertain, but do not matter.

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481: Ryan Reynolds Explained

11.23.2022

In this episode, we explain all things Ryan Reynolds, arguably the best Ryan in Hollywood these days. We cover his Canadian origins story, whose lunch money he stole, and how the Blake Lively of it all keeps his star on ...

The Popcast With Knox and Jamie episodes:

11.23.2022 481: Ryan Reynolds Explained In this episode, we explain all things Ryan Reynolds, arguably the best Ryan in Hollywood these days. We cover his Canadian origins story, whose lunch money he stole, and how the Blake Lively of it all keeps his star on ...
11.16.2022 480: Please Advise 5 In this episode, we play life coach and solve real-life listener dilemmas in our fifth installment of Please Advise. If you’re stumped on anniversary gifts, want to give your dog or kid a questionable name, or always have the urge ...
11.09.2022 479: The More You Know In this episode of The More You Know, we imagine what it would be like if we were casting directors with a time machine as we discuss which movies and shows we’d recast if we could. Plus we recap the ...
11.02.2022 478: Hallmark Movies Explained In this episode, we deep dive those feel-good Hallmark holiday movies. We discuss how they came to be, why there are so many of them ($$$), and which Countdown to Christmas movies sound actually amazing and which sound amazingly silly. ...
10.26.2022 477: Tricks and Treats of the Year In this episode, we are reviewing the biggest tricks and treats in pop culture this year. Join us as we share our own surprise triumphs and disappointments of 2022 so far and discuss staff and listener submissions.
10.19.2022 476: The Best Chris and Worst Chrises in Pop Culture In this episode, all the famous Chrises are up for re-Chriscideration. We discuss historically cool Chrises, revisit our own 2017 Chris America Pageant, name-drop the anti-Chrises, and pay a brief homage to the Chrises who didn’t quite make this year’s ...
10.12.2022 475: The More You Know In this episode of The More You Know, we discuss the latest in pop culture news. Join us as we talk about adult Happy Meals, the downfall of famous wife guys, Mario’s accent, and Arthur (the aardvark) becoming our competition. ...
10.05.2022 474: Popcast Urban Dictionary In this episode, we are back for a special edition of our beloved Urban Dictionary series. Join us as we go over some Popcast-centric vernacular, including the episodes that birthed mainstays “don’t waste it, Greg” and “weapons or fists”.
09.28.2022 473: The Fall Movie Preview In this episode, we preview the upcoming slate of fall movies. But first, we are held accountable for our 2019 fall movie predictions. Join us as we discuss which fall movies we’re looking forward to and which we can’t even ...
09.21.2022 472: The NOs of Fall In this episode, the knives come out, as we carve up the nos of fall. Join us in this final summer bash as we lodge our complaints about autumn. Plus hear from some of our listeners as they list their ...
09.14.2022 471: The Queens Snake Draft In this episode, we snake draft queens in pop culture. We are joined by Popcast royalty Erin Moon and Terrance Jackson as we pick our perfect queen teams. Plus we debate which desserts we’d sell out our families for (hint: ...
09.07.2022 470: The More You Know In this episode of The More You Know, we discuss the Don’t Worry Darling drama. We also play matchmaker for Leo and tell you have we really feel about Rings of Power and House of the Dragon. Plus Erin plays ...
08.31.2022 469: The Smooch, Marry, and Kills of September In this episode, we share our smooch, marry, and kills of September. We discuss what you should give a shot (smooch), what you should make a commitment to (marry), and what you should just pass on by (kill) this fall. ...
08.24.2022 468: Flavor Town 8 It’s time for the semi-annual opening of the Flavor Town gates! In this eighth installment of Flavor Town, we celebrate the newest citizens with the spiciest of takes. Plus we crown our new mayor while denying citizenship to her potential ...
08.22.2022 Another Show in the PMG Family, You Say? Knox and Jason wax poetic about the best NIL deal in that land, Tom Brady's sabbatical, LeBron's contract, the NFL coaches that Jason has a crush on and much more.
08.17.2022 467: Plot Twists In this episode, we discuss the things that are designed to disrupt: plot twists. From the best moments we didn’t see coming, to the surprises that made us roll our eyes, join us as we chat about unexpected plot lines ...
08.10.2022 466: The More You Know In this episode of The More You Know, we discuss Top Gun’s continued box office dominance, movies no one wants, and the convenient timing of the Kim and Pete breakup. Plus we discuss what’s bigger: Kris Jenner’s reach or Peppa ...
08.03.2022 465: The NOs of Birthdays In this episode, we are celebrating nine years of The Popcast. It’s our birthday, so put on your party hat because you’re invited to this very special Nos of Birthday episode. Join us as we discuss the things we’d prohibit ...
07.27.2022 464: Forgotten Trends We're Nostalgic For In this episode, we share the things we find ourselves nostalgic for and we ask our listeners what pop culture trend they’d like to bring back. So grab your Auntie Anne’s and Sbarro's and meet us at the mall food ...
07.20.2022 463: Best TV of the Past and Present In this episode, we recap this year’s Emmy nominations and revisit the Emmys from five and ten years ago. We discuss which shows stand the test of time, which snubs still hurt, and which actors got pity Emmys. Plus stay ...
07.13.2022 462: The More You Know In this The More You Know Episode, we review Thor: Love and Thunder and we reveal how we really feel about Kevin Feige and Phase 4 of The Marvel Cinematic Universe. Plus we talk about how no one is talking ...
07.12.2022 The Bachelorette 2022 Premiere Recap Sneak Peek Welcome to a sneak peek at our Bachelor Premiere Episode Recap! To hear the entire recap and get exclusive content every week, simply become a Friend or Best Friend of the Show at www.knoxandjamie.com/patreon.
07.06.2022 461: Deep Diving the ER Pilot In this episode, we wheel our pilot program gurney down the 1994 procedural drama hallway of ER. Join us in the exam room as we discuss how ER was the defibrillator for NBC, why George Clooney was basically a baby ...
06.29.2022 460: The Smooch, Marry, and Kills of July In this episode, we share our smooch, marry, and kills of July. We discuss what you should give a shot (smooch), what you should make a commitment to (marry), and what you should just pass on by (kill) this summer. ...
06.22.2022 459: The Bachelorette Contestant Preview In this very special two-hour episode, we chat about our new co-bachelorettes Gabby and Rachel and the 32 men competing for their love, social media stardom, and the opportunity to get down on one knee to propose with a donated ...
06.15.2022 458: Father of the Bride Deep Dive In this episode, you are cordially invited to the Deep Dive of 1991’s sentimental classic Father of the Bride. We walk you down the memory lane aisle to discuss what in this film is an “I do” versus “I don’t”. ...
06.08.2022 457: The More You Know In this episode of The More You Know, we cover the latest in pop culture events including The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee. We discuss the latest box office winners and discuss which reboots we’d green light.
06.01.2022 456: Please Advise LIVE In this episode, we help actual listeners and live show attendees solve their real-life dilemmas. We council a conflict adverse enneagram 9, someone going through a hard friendship breakup, a woman considering cohabitating with her newly single mom on the ...
05.25.2022 455: The Typecast Danger Zone In this episode, to honor the long-awaited release of Top Gun: Maverick, we discuss the danger zones of typecasting. We commend those who have escaped and transcended being typecast, we call out those who continually play the same parts despite ...
05.18.2022 454: The NOs of Neighbors In this episode, we’ve sought permission from the HOA and gathered listener-submitted stories of bad neighbors. From the noisy to the nosey, together we peek over the fence to see who none of us want next door.
05.11.2022 453: Fixing Zac Efron and Parenting Snake Draft In this The More You Know episode, Erin steps in for Jamie and we dream up a new career path for Zac Efron, we cast the deep fake versions of ourselves in honor of Kendrick Lamar’s The Heart Part 5 ...
05.04.2022 452: Summer Movie Preview In this episode, for the first time since 2019, we break down the summer movie slate.This episode is your floatation device so you can avoid drowning in the flood of movies that are finally being released. We tell you which ...
04.27.2022 451: Urban Dictionary 20 In this episode, we are back for our 20th installment of Urban Dictionary. Join us as we introduce new-to-you words that will help you update your vocabulary arsenal and get you the green flag from the youths.
04.20.2022 450: Behind the Scenes of the PMG In this very special behind-the-scenes episode, we invite you to be our seatmate as we journey around the country for The Popcast Live tour. Eavesdrop on our team as they share their live show hopes and dreams, document their travel ...
04.13.2022 449: The More You Know In this episode of The More You Know, we discuss why more established tv shows may move behind a paywall, the upcoming Spirit Halloween and Play-Doh movies (yes, really), and which movies won the box office this week. Plus we ...
04.06.2022 448: 13 Going On 30 Deep Dive In this episode, we bust out our Thriller dance moves and open a pack of Razzles as we deep dive 2004’s romantic comedy 13 Going on 30. Listen as we discuss nostalgia done right, New York portrayed unrealistically, and the ...
03.30.2022 447: The Smooch, Marry, or Kills of April In this episode, we share our smooch, marry, and kills of April. We discuss what you should give a shot (smooch), what you should make a commitment to (marry), and what you should just pass on by (kill) this spring. ...
03.23.2022 446: Revisiting the Oscars 5, 10, and 20 In this episode, to honor this Sunday’s Oscars ceremony, we’re taking a trip down the Academy Awards memory lane by talking about Hollywood’s biggest night from 5, 10, and 20 years ago. We recap the winners, debate the snubs, and ...
03.16.2022 445: The More You Know In this episode of The More You Know, we vote to pass or smash on a slew of recent releases including WeCrashed, Moon Knight, and Halo, we address Chris Pine’s new beard, and we snake draft our least favorite Bachelors. ...
03.09.2022 444: The NOs of Travel In this episode, we invite you to be seatmates with us and special guest Ben Rector as we share listen-submitted Nos of Travel. From urgent pit stops to road trips gone awry, fasten your seatbelt as we unpack trip-related emotional ...
03.02.2022 443: Fauxmances In this episode, we discuss fauxmance, fake romances between celebrities. We discuss the benefits of pretending to be a couple, the difference between a fauxmance and a showmance, and who started as a fauxmance but now they’re fo’real. Plus we ...
02.23.2022 442: Flavor Town 7 It’s time for the semi-annual opening of the Flavor Town gates! In this seventh installment of Flavor Town, we roast the applications that were just plain bland and we celebrate the newest citizens with the spiciest of takes. Plus we ...
02.16.2022 441: For your Consider-Jason In this episode, to honor our beloved senior intern Jason Waterfalls, we take a look at the most competitive Jasons in pop culture. Who discuss the favored nominees, who isn’t worthy of the name Jason, and who takes home the ...
02.09.2022 440: The More You Know In this episode of The More You Know, we discuss The Masked Singer, Queen Elizabeth’s impending demise, and Pam & Tommy. Plus we admit we’ve changed our minds about Dakota Johnson.
02.02.2022 439: The Matchelor In this episode, we play matchmaker and set up some of the PMG staff with their next pop culture loves. Join us as we caution one staffer against cults, recommend three different musicals to three different people, and tell one ...
01.26.2022 438: Pilot Program - LOST “Guys… where are we?” In this episode, we introduce Pilot Program, our brand new series where we review significant television series debuts. For our pilot episode, we have to go back– all the way back to 2004 for the premiere ...
01.19.2022 437: The NOs of Instagram In this episode, we’re tagging you all in this loop as we share listener-submitted Nos of Instagram. From normals acting like influencers to influencers posting “casual” photo dumps to look like normals, we chat about the things that make you ...
01.12.2022 436: The More You Know In this episode of The More You Know, we rate the shade of the Kim Kardashian / Pete Davidson and Kanye West / Julia Fox pairings, discuss The Magnolia Network breaking up with the Merediths, and debate whether or not ...
01.05.2022 435: 2022 Predictions In this episode, we’re gazing into our crystal ball and foretelling the future for our 2022 predictions in pop culture. But first, we review our 2021 predictions to see what came true and what did not.
01.04.2022 The Bachelor 2022 Premiere Recap Sneak Peek Welcome to a sneak peek at our Bachelor Premiere Episode Recap! To hear the entire recap and get exclusive content every week, simply become a Friend or Best Friend of the Show at www.knoxandjamie.com/patreon.

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The Popcast With Knox and Jamie

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The Popcast With Knox and Jamie episodes:

481: Ryan Reynolds Explained

480: Please Advise 5

479: The More You Know

478: Hallmark Movies Explained

477: Tricks and Treats of the Year

476: The Best Chris and Worst Chrises in Pop Culture

475: The More You Know

474: Popcast Urban Dictionary

473: The Fall Movie Preview

472: The NOs of Fall

471: The Queens Snake Draft

470: The More You Know

469: The Smooch, Marry, and Kills of September

468: Flavor Town 8

Another Show in the PMG Family, You Say?

467: Plot Twists

466: The More You Know

465: The NOs of Birthdays

464: Forgotten Trends We're Nostalgic For

463: Best TV of the Past and Present

462: The More You Know

The Bachelorette 2022 Premiere Recap Sneak Peek

461: Deep Diving the ER Pilot

460: The Smooch, Marry, and Kills of July

459: The Bachelorette Contestant Preview

458: Father of the Bride Deep Dive

457: The More You Know

456: Please Advise LIVE

455: The Typecast Danger Zone

454: The NOs of Neighbors

453: Fixing Zac Efron and Parenting Snake Draft

452: Summer Movie Preview

451: Urban Dictionary 20

450: Behind the Scenes of the PMG

449: The More You Know

448: 13 Going On 30 Deep Dive

447: The Smooch, Marry, or Kills of April

446: Revisiting the Oscars 5, 10, and 20

445: The More You Know

444: The NOs of Travel

443: Fauxmances

442: Flavor Town 7

441: For your Consider-Jason

440: The More You Know

439: The Matchelor

438: Pilot Program - LOST

437: The NOs of Instagram

436: The More You Know

435: 2022 Predictions

The Bachelor 2022 Premiere Recap Sneak Peek

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