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Pop and Prose
Hosted by Kristen Marcom and Chloe Soto · EN
Where hot takes meet hardcover. Two twenty-something besties who read books and rooms- spilling on pop culture and the books we can't stop talking about.
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January Loser Lineup & Discussing the Matzah Ball
Jan 1201:05:17Tap to summarizeHappy New Year! In this episode, we discuss the funeral stud, New Year’s resolutions, and a Hinge dating update from Chloe. Our book discussion of The Matzah Ball by Jean Meltzer is at the end of the episode, so stick around to hear our thoughts. As always, we dive into the pop culture picks of the month:Ashley Tisdale leaving her “toxic” mom groupZach Bryan marrying a Brianna Chickenfry doppelgängerClaudia Oshry on The Masked Singer (allegedly?)Tom Brady and Alix Earle canoodling on New Year’s EveThe book of the month for February is Remarkably Bright Creatures by Shelby Van Pelt. Read along with us and tune in to February’s episode for the discussion!
Transcribe →The Airbnb From Hell and Priscilla Presley Gaslighting Us for 10 Hours Straight
Dec 101:06:28Tap to summarizeThis episode, we discuss an Airbnb experience from hell and our thoughts on Priscilla Presley’s newest memoir. As always, we dive into the pop culture picks of the month:Robert Irwin winning DWTSWhitney Leavitt and Mark Ballas on Call Her DaddyHugh Jackman’s involvement in the Justin Baldoni and Blake Lively lawsuitEmma Chamberlain as SallyThe book of the month for December is The Matzah Ball by Jean Meltzer. Read along with us and tune into January’s episode for the discussion!
Transcribe →Beefing with the Stars and Discussing Such Sharp Teeth
Nov 300:55:14Tap to summarizeWe cover Thanksgiving menus and death row meals, as well as an unfortunate camel-toe situation, on this month's episode. Our book discussion of Such Sharp Teeth by Rachel Harrison is at the end of the episode, so make sure to stick around for our thoughts on this werewolf novel. Of course, we dive into the pop culture picks of the month:1. Hillary Duff and Frankie Muniz's beef 2. Julia Fox and her controversial Halloween costume 3. Jen Affleck's DWTS elimination 4. Taylor Frankie Paul as the next bachelorette The book of the month for November is Softly, As I Leave You: Life After Elvis by Priscilla Presley. Read along with us and tune in to December's episode for the discussion!
Transcribe →Defying Pink Eye and Discussing The Thursday Murder Club
Oct 600:44:11Tap to summarizeThis month, we discuss a mysterious case of pink eye (don’t worry, it’s not contagious through audio) and reminisce about that time we met Cynthia Erivo. Our book discussion of The Thursday Murder Club comes at the end of the episode—so stick around to hear whether it lived up to the hype. We also dive into our pop culture picks of the month:Taylor Swift’s new albumThe Summer I Turned Pretty movie announcementBad Bunny as the Super Bowl halftime performerLauren Graham receiving a star on the Hollywood Walk of FameThe Book of the Month for October is Such Sharp Teeth by Rachel Harrison. Read along with us and tune in to November’s episode for the discussion!
Transcribe →The Summer We Started a Podcast
Sep 100:49:15Tap to summarizeIntroducing the world of Pop and Prose and diving into our first pop culture picks: 1. Sabrina Carpenter's new album 2. Ariana Grande's tour announcement 3. Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift engagement 4. Love Island USA reunion The book of the month for September is The Thursday Murder Club By Richard Osman. Read along with us and tune in to October's episode for the discussion!
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