John and Mom challenge each other (and listeners!) with a pair of custom-made pop culture quizzes. John cheerfully reports on his colonoscopy. Mom details her efforts to evade New Hampshire motor vehicle laws.
Mom reviews the new NBC SUNDAY NIGHT FOOTBALL THEME. John and Mom explore the morality of watching pro football. The story of Mom’s friend Marguerite deepens with a new chapter. Mom asks John if he has seen her Dustbuster.
Mom reviews the tenth season premiere of THE GREAT BRITISH BAKE-OFF. Mom frets over New Hampshire’s paucity of reliable ear-piercing facilities. John guesses how much one might pay for a giant bag of Brazil nuts.
Mom reviews the HBO comedy special MY FAVORITE SHAPES BY JULIO TORRES. John recounts an episode of impotent road rage. Mom frets over her inability to keep up with society’s ever-shifting standards of polite language.
Mom reviews ABC’s revival of TO TELL THE TRUTH. John tells Mom how his in-laws offended him with raisin bran. Mom is rude to people who call her on the telephone.
Mom reviews the Quentin Tarantino film ONCE UPON A TIME IN HOLLYWOOD. John and Mom discover an eerie coincidence in their moviegoing pasts. John and Mom fret over an upcoming Mister Rogers movie that looks like trouble.
Mom reviews the Netflix short FRANKENSTEIN’S MONSTER’S MONSTER, FRANKENSTEIN. Mom heaps scorn on her fellow library patrons. John encourages listeners to scream out their car window.
Mom reviews the new season of Jerry Seinfeld’s chat show, COMEDIANS IN CARS GETTING COFFEE. The debut segment of POP MOM ON THE ROAD brings us to the Billings Farm & Museum in Woodstock, Vermont. John and Mom make fun of Dad.
Mom reviews the talk show parody WHAT JUST HAPPENED??! WITH FRED SAVAGE. John and Mom compare notes on cannabinoids. Mom shares her young grandson’s tale of online-gaming woe.
Mom reviews the reality competition INSTANT HOTEL. Upon further consideration, John confesses his love for SPIN THE WHEEL. Mom proposes a spinoff travel podcast, POP MOM ON THE ROAD.
Mom reviews the new Fox game show SPIN THE WHEEL. Mom spins a tale of mistaken canine identity. John shares more listeners' advice for Mom's troublesome friendship dilemma.
Mom reviews the ABC game show revivals PRESS YOUR LUCK and CARD SHARKS. John questions Mom’s desire to inherit the credit card reward points of dead people. Mom shares a conversation with a pet-supply customer service representative from the future.
Mom reviews the Hulu miniseries CATCH-22. John asks Mom not to buy him underwear. Mom shares the story of the Wilmot Ghost Truck.
Mom reviews the fateful June 3 episode of JEOPARDY! featuring James Holzhauer and Emma Boettcher. A friendship quandary prompts Mom to ask the listeners for advice. Mom's parcel-delivery travails continue.
Mom reviews the 2019 documentary APOLLO 11. John celebrates his kids' inability to do math. Mom reports back from the Presbyterian yard sale.
Mom reviews LIVE IN FRONT OF A STUDIO AUDIENCE: NORMAN LEAR'S ALL IN THE FAMILY AND THE JEFFERSONS. John tries in vain to keep Mom from spreading lies about him online. Mom critiques local yard sales.
Mom reviews the Disney animated series DUCKTALES. John asks Mom to stop sending so much dark chocolate to his wife. Mom frets over an inane POP MOM review posted to Apple Podcasts.
Mom reviews the HBO series GENTLEMAN JACK. John and Mom argue over who burps the loudest. Mom once again tars the reputation of Dunkin' Donuts.
Mom reviews AVENGERS: ENDGAME. John frets that he “narc-ed” on a friend’s misbehaving kid. Mom recaps a luxurious baseball viewing experience.
Mom reviews HOMECOMING: A FILM BY BEYONCÉ. John learns the proper way to eat marshmallow Peeps. Mom complains that a neighbor’s duck-feeding habit has led to “too much quacking.”
Mom reviews Bill Hader's HBO series BARRY. John and Mom complain about going to the dentist. John punishes Mom's rude conduct toward his son by telling an embarrassing story from Mom's past.
Mom reviews Ricky Gervais' Netflix series AFTER LIFE. In a first-ever POP MOM TRUE CRIME SPECIAL, John and Mom investigate the case of a Mr. Potato Head stolen from an inn near Mom's home. Mom reflects on moments spent with her father as he succumbed to Alzheimer's disease.
Mom reviews the documentary TEA WITH THE DAMES. John and Mom reflect on their recent radio appearance. Mom accuses John of being an old-fashioned consumer of pastries.
Mom reviews the Aidy Bryant-starring Hulu series SHRILL. John and Mom put their own spin on March Madness with a TV game show bracket. John analyzes the mind of a toddler.
Mom reviews the NBC sitcom A.P. BIO. Mom recaps her latest post office encounter. Various neighborhood birds are ranked from best to worst. Mom complains about patrons having sex at IHOP. (Note: John’s audio this week has some clicks and pops in it. He has reprimanded the audio engineer—i.e., himself—and apologizes for the distraction.)
Mom reviews Michael Cohen's appearance before the House Oversight Committee. Mom and John survey the career of Alex Trebek. Mom wonders why there isn't more St Patrick's Day-themed candy on store shelves. (Note: This episode was recorded before Alex Trebek released the news of his cancer diagnosis.)
Mom reviews Maya Erskine and Anna Konkle’s middle-school comedy series PEN15. John and Mom wonder why some people can’t just shut up and listen sometimes. Mom explains how to remove double-sided tape from a window. Mom worries that John is offending Floridians.
Mom reviews the time-looping Netflix dramedy RUSSIAN DOLL. The quality and nomenclature of various Girl Scout cookies are discussed. Mom reiterates her hatred of snakes.
Mom reviews Fyre, Netflix’s documentary about the ill-fated Fyre Festival. Mom critiques the flavor and freshness of mass-market donuts. Mom refuses to apologize to John's 3-year-old son. The winner of the Pop Mom slogan contest is announced.
Mom reviews the Marvel animated film Spider-Man: Into The Spider-Verse. After hearing about Mom’s unpleasant encounter with a grocery store cashier, John asks Mom whether she attracts personal drama or creates it. Mom offers backhanded compliments to the nation’s TSA employees.
