Pop Culture Happy Hour

Get obsessed with us. Four days a week, Pop Culture Happy Hour serves you recommendations and commentary on the buzziest movies, TV, music, books, videogames and more. Join arts journalists Linda Holmes, Glen Weldon, Stephen Thompson, and Aisha Harris - plus a rotating cast of guest pop culture aficionados. The Happy Hour team leaves room at the table for exploring a range of reactions and opinions on every bit of the pop universe. From lowbrow to highbrow to the stuff in between, they take it all with a shot of cheer.

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Recent TV Comedies You Don't Want To Miss

The hosts of Pop Culture Happy Hour recommend recent TV comedies, including the animated series 'Number One Happy Family USA,' the televangelist satire 'The Righteous Gemstones,' the Canadian small-town show 'North of North,' and the crime comedy 'Deli Boys.' They discuss each show's premise, humor, and unique qualities, offering listeners a range of options for lighter viewing.

Apr 21, 2025•15 min•Ep. 2053

Sinners And What's Making Us Happy

The very scary movie Sinners finds Michael B. Jordan playing twin brothers who open a 1930s juke joint. And opening night does not go as planned. Written and directed by Ryan Coogler, ( Black Panther), the film mixes blues music with classic horror in a standoff between the brothers and their friends on the inside and the bloodthirsty – and growing – menace outside. Follow Pop Culture Happy Hour on Letterboxd at letterboxd.com/nprpopculture Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoice...

Apr 18, 2025•26 min•Ep. 2052