Pop Culture Happy Hour

Host Stephen Thompson, Vulture critic Roxana Hadadi, and writer Jordan Morris discuss the new Resident Evil reboot, praising its horror-comedy tone,…

Hosts Linda Holmes, Margaret H.

NPR's Pop Culture Happy Hour reviews the Netflix series *Crew Girl*, a teen drama about a wealthy student navigating a prep school crew team and a love triangle.

Glenn Weldon and Linda Holmes recap the 2026 Emmys, highlighting *Widow's Bay*'s sweep of comedy awards and Matthew Rhys's historic double win.

Pop Culture Happy Hour discusses the release of *Practical Magic 2*, with guests debating the sequel’s mixed reception.

Hosts Linda Holmes, Ayesha Harris, Stephen Thompson, and Glenn Weldon share their favorite "basic" pop culture pleasures, dubbed "pumpkin spice lattes.

Pop Culture Happy Hour discusses the film Filiana, a debut feature set in a Philippine country club that critiques colonialism and wealth inequality through lush, Wes Anderson-esque visuals.

NPR’s Pop Culture Happy Hour explores the rise of undisclosed paid music promotion on social media, a modern form of payola.

Stephen Thompson, Isabella Gomez Sarmiento, and Candace Lim discuss the Amazon Prime series *Sterling Point*, praising its naturalistic teen dialogue…

Hosts Linda Holmes and Glenn Weldon recommend five mobile games to expand your daily routine beyond Wordle.

Pop Culture Happy Hour hosts Glenn Whelan and Ayesha Harris, along with guest Jordan Crucchiola, discuss the psychological horror film *It Ends*.

Hosts Glenn Weldon and Ayesha Harris, joined by Chris Klimek, discuss Ridley Scott’s post-apocalyptic film *The Dogs of War*.

Pop Culture Happy Hour reviews the film *Wile E.

In this Pop Culture Happy Hour encore, host Ayesha Harris is joined by alumni Candace Lim and Keiana Fitzgerald to discuss the second season of the FX series *Adults*.

On this episode of Pop Culture Happy Hour, hosts Linda Holmes, Aisha Harris, Glenn Weldon, and guest B.

Glenn Weldon, Roxana Haddadi, and Ronald Young Jr.

Aisha Harris and Linda Holmes discuss *Tony*, a biopic about Anthony Bourdain’s formative summer in 1975, praising its focus on his early culinary…

In this 1971-themed encore episode of Pop Culture Happy Hour, hosts Linda Holmes, Stephen Thompson, Aisha Harris, and Glenn Weldon discuss iconic cultural works from that year.

Stephen Thompson hosts NPR music critic Anne Powers and producer Elle Mannion to discuss Phoebe Bridgers’ new album, *Punisher*.

Hosts Glenn Weldon and Aisha Harris, along with guest Jordan Cruciola, review Jane Schoenbrunn’s new film *Teenage Sex and Death at Camp Miasma*.

Hosts Linda Holmes and Stephen Thompson join critic Bidatri D.

Hosts Glenn Weldon and Stephen Thompson, along with guests Ronald Young Jr.

NPR’s Pop Culture Happy Hour hosts Stephen Thompson, Linda Holmes, and guest Gene Demby review the fourth season of *Ted Lasso*.

Hosts Glenn Weldon, Linda Holmes, Stephen Thompson, and guest Waylon Wong discuss their ideal fictional TV workplaces.

Linda Holmes, Aisha Harris, and guest Waylon Wong review the rom-com *One Night Only*, debating its high-concept "sex purge" premise and mixed chemistry.

Stephen Thompson, Isabella Gomez-Sarmiento, and Sheldon Pierce discuss Ariana Grande’s new album, *Pedal*, and her announcement to step back from public life.

In this encore episode of Pop Culture Happy Hour, hosts Linda Holmes, Stephen Thompson, Aisha Harris, and Glenn Weldon debate the "sweatiest movie of all time.

Hosts Glenn Weldon, Aisha Harris, and Mark Rivers discuss Greg Araki’s new film *I Want Your Sex*, starring Olivia Wilde and Cooper Hoffman.

Hosts Aisha Harris and Linda Holmes join Vulture critic Roxana Haddadi to discuss Hulu’s new series *Furious*, starring Emmy Rossum as an FBI agent hunting a female serial killer.

Host Linda Holmes and co-hosts Stephen Thompson, Glenn Weldon, and guest Aisha Harris play a game guessing listener preferences for summer snacks.

Hosts Linda Holmes and Glenn Weldon, joined by Margaret H.

Hosts Glenn Weldon and Linda Holmes revisit the viral interview show Hot Ones, analyzing its format and cultural impact.

Aisha Harris, Stephen Thompson, and Isabella Gomez-Sarmiento discuss music festival etiquette on Pop Culture Happy Hour.

NPR’s Pop Culture Happy Hour hosts Aisha Harris, Travell Anderson, and Ronald Young Jr.

Pop Culture Happy Hour hosts Glenn Weldon, Stephen Thompson, Waylon Wong, and Chris Klimek review Christopher Nolan’s epic adaptation of The Odyssey, starring Matt Damon, Tom Holland, and Zendaya.

Pop Culture Happy Hour hosts Glenn Weldon, Linda Holmes, Aisha Harris, and Stephen Thompson review the raunchy comedy "Gail Daughtry and the Celebrity Sex Pass.

Linda Holmes, Kristen Meinzer, and Soraya Nadia McDonald discuss Netflix’s new *Little House on the Prairie* series, which focuses on the Ingalls family’s time in Kansas.

Pop Culture Happy Hour hosts Linda Holmes and Aisha Harris, along with guest Soraya Nadia McDonald, review Olivia Wilde’s new comedy *The Invite*.

Stephen Thompson and guests Ronald Young Jr.

Hosts Glenn Weldon, Linda Holmes, and Ayesha Harris break down the Emmy nominations, highlighting favorites like *Hacks*, *The Bear*, and *Widow’s Bay*.

This episode of Pop Culture Happy Hour features a segment from It’s Been a Minute, where host Brittany Luce discusses the box office success of…

Linda Holmes hosts a quiz game with Glenn Weldon, Stephen Thompson, and Aisha Harris about bizarre movie and TV brand collaborations.

Stephen Thompson, Rihanna Cruz, and Candice Lim review *Minions: The Rise of Gru*, debating its 1920s Hollywood setting, film references, and historical inaccuracies.

NPR’s Pop Culture Happy Hour hosts Linda Holmes and Glenn Weldon, joined by Vulture critic Roxana Haddadi, review the final season of The Bear.

NPR’s Pop Culture Happy Hour hosts Stephen Thompson, Linda Holmes, Aisha Harris, and Glenn Weldon discuss pop culture depictions of the American dream.

Stephen Thompson hosts Ronald Young Jr.

Hosts Linda Holmes, Glenn Weldon, and guest Daisy Rosario review the new *Supergirl* movie, praising Millie Alcock’s performance but criticizing the flat villain and tonal inconsistencies.

Host Aisha Harris is joined by Linda Holmes, Bob Mondello, and Walter Chow to recommend overlooked films.