The popular segment 60 Seconds of Pop returns, this time with Nepo Babies and Mario characters. Plus, they play a round of “Poorly Explained Movies” and share their latest likes and dislikes—ranging from espresso budgets to yardwork guilt.

Also in this episode:

A dramatic original song about a garage invader

A rat’s-eye view of suburban warfare

Why no one wants to check the mail anymore

Thoughts on parenting, perimenopause, and Portland mugs

It’s heartfelt, hilarious, and slightly gross—but it’s real life, and it’s Pop Culture Fun Time.

Jason and Anna are back—fresh off graduation parties, summer heat waves, and one deeply unnecessary RV fantasy. In this slightly off-the-rails episode, they unpack everything from sequels that should’ve stopped at one, to emotionally unstable TV execs, to a 400-lb bear that may or may not have RSVP’d.

🔥 Highlights:

60 Seconds of Pop:
– Unwanted movie sequels
– Fast food mascot lightning round

Streaming Recap:
– In the Heights heatwave therapy
– Man on the Inside (Ted Danson goes full spy-grandpa)
– The Studio – award show chaos, Kool-Aid casting, and cancer-doctor jealousy
– Murderbot – hugs optional, sarcasm mandatory

Hometown News:
– Huckleberry panic in the woods
– Dog poop bag brawls
– “Meth” misunderstandings
– Goat-eating bear

Three Questions:
– Unnecessary lottery splurges (looking at you, luxury RV)
– Personal versions of hell
– Celebrity crushes and DMV nightmares

Song of the Week:
– “Say My Name, Zoë Kravitz” — an original power ballad about award show ego and unspoken gratitude

Jason and Anna welcome a special in-studio guest for this week’s episode filled with friendship, misadventures, and pop culture mayhem. From wildflower hikes and lost glasses to secondhand shopping and cinnamon rolls the size of a cat’s head, the crew covers it all. Plus, the warm-up game “60 Seconds of Pop” returns, there’s a new round of “Chain Reaction,” and someone plays the ultimate wildcard: Juan Singleton.

Jason and Anna recap a weekend of hikes, vintage shops, and epic cinnamon rolls

1. Special guest Ginger joins the show—and brings the chaos

2. A heated round of “60 Seconds of Pop” features Lost characters and comfort movies

3. “Chain Reaction” spirals into confusion, Catherine O’Hara is possibly in Shrek, and Pete Davidson gets a rebrand

4. Theater talk: Book of Mormon finally happens (five years late)

5. Streaming roundup: Mufasa, Fountain of Youth, and The Last of Us finale reactions

6. One brave candle makes it through TSA

Things get personal in a round of 3 Questions that tests their memory, marriage, and Muppet preferences. Meanwhile, Dakota Johnson takes some heat, Will Trent fully jumps the shark, and Conan O'Brien Must Go delivers unhinged brilliance from Austria.

Also in the mix:

A debate over 20 duck-sized Batmans vs. one giant Paddington

A relaxing bear on a porch

Suspicious TikTok lug nut trends

Liquid fingers and listener mail from Mexico

If you like your pop culture with snacks, sarcasm, and slightly unhinged hypotheticals, you’re in the right place.

🔥 Highlights

🏁 Intro & Life Catch-Up

• Why there was a gap between episodes (spoiler: it involves food poisoning and a 7-hour birthday).

• Introducing Kip the Rat (spelled with a C).

• Listener shout-outs! We’ve got at least three now.

📚 Book Chat

• Space 1969 by Bill Oakley – Nixon narrates his own life while JFK builds moon bases.

• Big Dumb Eyes by Nate Bargatze – maybe rushed to print?

• Being Mortal by Atul Gawande – last-minute heartfelt recommendation.

📺 What’s Streaming

• Last of Us – the revenge arc isn't thrilling Jason. Anna is still team “Daddy’s back.”

• Scarlett Johansson on SNL – flat sketches, meh monologue, wasted potential.

• Conan O’Brien Mark Twain Prize – a Netflix gem with nostalgic laughs.

• The Studio – Seth Rogen’s intensity makes it a “watch in small bites” show.

• Four Seasons – loving the cast and cameos.

• Andor – they’re determined to keep watching... once they find time.

• Welcome to Wrexham – heartwarming soccer meets Tom Brady rivalry.

• Murderbot – Full frontal robot nudity and existential angst. Anna’s still not into robots.

🎲 Amelie Game – Likes & Dislikes

• Likes:

  • A strangely satisfying smoothie

  • A fresh, fluffy friend

  • A strengths-based revelation

  • A supportive online space for “not caring”

  • A comedy clip worth revisiting

• Dislikes:

  • A late-night food regret

  • Loud skies and distracted drivers

  • Endless loops with a certain helpful “assistant”

  • Major vacation envy

  • That sinking feeling when you knew it would go wrong (and it did)

🎵 Song of the Week: “All Ken Down There”

A soulful robot anthem inspired by Murderbot. Smooth parts, zero shame, 100% awareness.

This week on Pop Culture Fun Time:

Prom dresses, softball chaos, and a golden retriever who demands attention. Jason and Anna break down irrational fears, terrible pop songs, and the unstoppable power of Yacht Rock.

Also, Anna makes a bold—but very wrong—Chain Reaction move involving Michael Caine, and Jason doesn’t stop her in time. The result? A completely unnecessary, completely hilarious musical tribute: “Michael Caine in Misery.”

In this episode:
• 60 Seconds of Pop: Love Songs + Stephen King Books Jason claims he’s read
• Thunderbolts review (with way too much shirt commentary)
• Rewatch: A League of Their Own (yes, we cried)
• 80s Remake Watch: Tron: Ares, Predator: Badlands, Karate Kid Legends
• Streaming Recap:
 – The Last of Us (on to Seattle)
 – Andor (still stuck)
 – The Studio (cringe, but Ron Howard!)
 – Brett Goldstein stand-up (tight jeans, loose jokes)
• Hometown News: Taco sauce, heelys, immortals, and a porch dog with no room to stretch

Plus:
🎤 Three Questions returns! Topics include:
– A pop song you’d erase from existence
– Your irrational fear (X-Files porta-potty trauma, anyone?)
– Social anxiety vs. crawlspaces
– A Halloween costume you’d wear forever

🎵 Song of the Week:
“Michael Caine in Misery” – A musical tribute to a movie he was never in... but absolutely should have been.

Mall-Walking for the Cool Kids:
Jason’s accidental adventure into the world of mall walkers (but make it fashion).

Pop Culture Rants & Raves:
🎤 Let Katy Perry Live – A plea for internet mercy after her “cringy” space adventure.
🎥 Movies Watched More Than Six Times 

Book Chat:
📚 Jason’s listening to Space 1969 by Bill Oakley – narrated by Richard Nixon.
📚 Finished The Institute by Stephen King – Creepy kids with powers? Yes, please.
📚 Anna’s picks: Lessons in Chemistry  and All the Light We Cannot See.

Streaming Recap:
🧟‍♂️ The Last of Us Episode 2 – Full spoilers! They break down that shocking Joel moment, golf clubs included.
🌌 Andor – They’re loving it without fully understanding it. Waiting for Alan Tudyk to save the day.
📺 Righteous Gemstones – Stuck on Season 1, Episode 6 (they’re working on it!).
🔮 New trailers: Wednesday Season 2 (darker vibes!) and Murderbot (Jason's intrigued, Anna still doesn’t care about robots).

Hometown News (Animal Edition):
🐾 Cats in standoffs, women giving squirrels mouth-to-mouth, bear sniffers, chicken coups under siege, and goose chases with a car (Montana life is wild).

Game Time: Chain Reaction with Maggie!
🎲 Longtime listener Maggie from Virginia joins for a round of Chain Reaction (movies and actors).
🎬 The challenge? Remember any Ellen Burstyn movie. 

Anna’s mom drops in for theater, fashion, and a year-long quest for the perfect pair of pants, while the couple dives into upcoming summer movies, including a not-so-“live action” Lilo & Stitch and the latest Mission: Impossible entry. They reflect on the brilliance of Life of Pi on stage and the haunting intensity of The Pit finale.

Games are in full swing as Anna forgets Flounder’s name in a frantic Disney sidekick challenge — and the two face off in a fresh round of “Three Questions” that covers zombie apocalypse exit strategies, childhood myths, and minor annoyances that might just spark a monologue.

Add in some Funko Pop inventory trivia, a candle that smells like snacks, and you’ve got an episode filled with randomness, ridiculousness, and real fun.

🎧 Tune in, laugh hard, and maybe—just maybe—win that exclusive “Seacrest Out” candle.

In this episode of Pop Culture Fun Time, we cover everything from Amity’s foray into softball (spoiler: it’s no soccer) to the hormonal chaos of perimenopause, which we agree feels like being a senior citizen with a middle schooler’s emotional state. With Elliot preparing for film school, we start curating an essential movie list—Jaws, Star Wars, Lord of the Rings, and debate what else truly qualifies as required viewing. Amity joins us for “60 Seconds of Pop,” our lightning-round game where we name as many pop culture picks as we can in 60 seconds. This week’s categories: TV shows with satisfying endings, Disney characters who can fly, and Disney princes.

We also dive into what we’re watching—Amazing Race, The Righteous Gemstones, Phineas and Ferb, The Studio, Paradise, and a preview of The Last of Us, with a quick detour back into the chaos of Yellowjackets. In this week’s round of “Hometown News,” we share some truly unforgettable stories: a man who called 911 while identifying as an octopus and singing Cher, a ski resort igloo eviction, a bad breakfast burrito gone worse, a panicked pickup truck mix-up, and an unprovoked soda attack at a stoplight. And a song about how Jack Black sings in literally every movie he’s in—because of course he does.

In our very first episode of Pop Culture Fun Time, we kick things off by reintroducing ourselves and laying the groundwork for what this podcast is all about—pop culture, family life, and a bit of fun chaos. We talk about what’s been going on in our world lately, including prom season, prepping for college, and catching Portland Thorns games from the comfort of our couch. We also dive into what we’ve been watching lately, from the intense twists of Yellowjackets and the emotional weight of The Pit, to comfort rewatches like The Good Place and Schitt’s Creek. There’s a quick detour into music with thoughts on Benny Blanco and our guest Elliot’s full-blown Swiftie enthusiasm.

Elliot joins us mid-episode to share their top four favorite movies and help us explore the generational divide in pop culture—especially when it comes to comedy. We wrap up the episode with a game of “Where Am I in the Disney Park?” that turns into a fun (and slightly chaotic) guessing session featuring Pixar Pier and the Haunted Mansion. This episode sets the tone for what’s to come: a mix of honest conversations, pop culture deep-dives, and interactive games you can play along with. We’re glad you’re here.

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Pop Culture Fun Time!

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Here we go!

Verse:
We're all in this together
Leave your drama at the door.
We’re here to share laughs and hanging out.
The fun won't end 'til Seacrest out!

Chorus:
Gettin’ kinda hangry, eating Oreos again,
Playing games and smiling like the night will never end,
We’re rolling out the stories and the memories that last,
With pop culture fun and a blast from the past!

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Bridge:
We’re guessing, laughing, catching a thrill,
Give us a call, join in, you know the drill.
Grab a snack, take a seat, don’t hesitate,
It's Pop Culture Fun Time—don't be late!

Outro:
The good times only end when we shout Seacrest Out!
Pop Culture Fun Time—that's what it's all about.

SEACREST OUT - Seacrest OUT!

Spoken:
Hey pass the Oreos.