Best Alaina And Jason Podcasts (2025)

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Jason Forever: Looking at the Friday the 13th Series 38:08

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9h ago38:08

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The Friday the 13th movie series is one of the top slasher movie franchises of the 1980s and beyond, so this week the Junkies take a look at Jason Voorhees, the unkillable movie monster with the staggeringly high body count who has been to camp, to hell, to outer space and has battled Freddy Krueger. The Junkies look at all 12 (not 13?) movies in t…

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Trains, Dylan & The Trickster: A Chat with Ketch Secor 51:51

1d ago51:51

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Exploring the Heart of Country Music with Ketch Secor | Curious Goldfish PodcastJoin Jason English on the Curious Goldfish Podcast as he sits down with Ketch Secor, the voice and fiddle behind Old Crow Medicine Show. In this episode, they delve into the transformative power of music, Ketch's solo album 'Story the Crow Told Me,' and his role as a st…

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“One Gallop for Womankind”: The 100th Episode 2:17:24

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Hey Legends! Happy 100th* episode! To celebrate, the Narcissists dole out 100 pieces of their best advice. Other topics include Halloween, hair shedding, Ralph Lauren Xmas, Only Murders in the Building, Stranger Things recap, “shoe diva” aesthetic, Zombies 4, Frankenstein, The Aces, work happy hours, and our favorite baby names. Thank you all for l…

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PCJ Pop #15 4:52

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In PCJ Pops, the Pop Culture Junkies share their recommendations on what to experience in pop culture, today and yesterday. This week, Olivia encourages you to binge The Girlfriend, a spicy drama starring Robin Wright and Olivia Cooke airing on Prime, and Shauna strongly recommends the television equivalent of a warm hug, The Great British Baking S…

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Tilly Norwood and Other AI Nightmares —with Alaina Lightfoot 47:43

8d ago47:43

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Olivia and Shauna devote their last Spooky Season episode to the modern horror that is Generative AI, the inescapable technology that is not only replacing working writers and artists, but also must steal their work in order to do so. Recently, an AI "actress" going by the name Tilly Norwood stirred up a lot of controversy in Hollywood, so for this…

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"Beef Stroganoff Junior Mints" 1:48:14

17d ago1:48:14

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Happy Halloween, Legends. The Narcissists are celebrating early since next week is their 100th episode!! Can you even believe it?! Our producer, George Glass, didn’t take any notes, so we didn’t have much to include in this description. I do think you’ll figure it out though!! To stay connected: email our producer, George Glass, at narcissiststalki…

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PCJ Pop #14 5:04

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In PCJ Pops, the Pop Culture Junkies share their recommendations on what to experience in pop culture, today and yesterday. This week’s Pop is all about zombies. Shauna promotes the wildly enjoyable CW series iZombie featuring Rose McIver and Rahul Kohli, and Olivia thinks you will enjoy the 2014 movie Cooties, which stars Elijah Wood, Alison Pill …

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Buffy the Vampire Slayer 101 50:10

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This week's episode covers a topic the Junkies rarely talk about: Buffy the Vampire Slayer. Kidding! But in this in-depth look at the iconic television drama, Shauna and Olivia take a deep dive into the background, lore, and future of the show that brought them together as friends long ago, during the plague years. The Junkies take you through the …

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"Sometimes You’re Off-Putting When You're Happy" 2:30:20

1M ago2:30:20

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Hey Legends, it’s us, the Narcissists. Usually I write in third person for these descriptions, but not tonight…. I just… can’t…. We feed you tonight. Tonight’s topics include lots of Disney/Epic Universe and Taylor Swift. If you are an annoying white person, this will be perfect for you!! Other topics include: The Twits, Neil Diamond musical, The A…

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PCJ Pop #13 5:45

1M ago5:45

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A Chat with Shayfer James 33:35

1M ago33:35

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Exploring Music and Authenticity with Shayfer James | Curious Goldfish PodcastJoin host Jason English on the Curious Goldfish Podcast as he dives deep into a conversation with musician Shayfer James. Calling in from Calgary, Shayfer shares insights about his new album, his approach to touring, and his dedicated fan base. They discuss the challenges…

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The Cryptid Prophecies: Pop Culture's Legendary Creatures 45:31

1M ago45:31

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An upcoming trip to Appalachia has Olivia thinking about creatures of myth and legend, so she and Shauna explore the spooky, scary and sometimes silly world of cryptids, and how they are represented in pop culture. After defining what a cryptid is and isn't (sorry, Slenderman fans, your guy isn't one), the Junkies discuss their favorite cryptids, d…

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PCJ Pop #12 6:42

2M ago6:42

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In PCJ Pops, the Pop Culture Junkies share their recommendations on what to experience in pop culture, today and yesterday. This week, Shauna warns that you will cry when you watch Tom Hanks’ award-winning performance in Castaway from 2000, and Olivia revisits the year 2006 with the fun revenge romp John Tucker Must Die featuring Jesse Metcalfe, Br…

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"Sometimes You Can Feel Very Lonely in a Crowded Room" 1:30:15

2M ago1:30:15

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Did you miss them? Oh I’m sure, Legends… The Narcissists are back in your ears after Jason finally freaking returned from Romania. Lots to chat about! Lainie and Jason immediately discuss Vlad the Impaler before moving into “hot” vs “nice” people, the Wuthering Heights trailer, The Long Walk, Thunderbolts, our rapture plans, Conrad yearning, Thursd…

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Best and Worst: Pop Culture Parents 49:02

2M ago49:02

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Olivia coaches Shauna on how to score the coveted Lady Gaga tickets for the lowest possible price and the two relive Shauna's recent visit to the City by the Bay. Then it's time for some inappropriate dead parent jokes as the Junkies list their choices for the best and worst moms and dads in movies and TV. Some of their choices are controversial - …

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A Chat with Alaina Stacey: EP Trilogy Captures Life's Experiences 39:40

2M ago39:40

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Alaina Stacey: Songwriting, Bittersweet Reflections & New BeginningsJoin Jason English on the Curious Goldfish podcast as he interviews singer-songwriter Alaina Stacey. Alaina delves into her trilogy of EPs, 'Dawn, Day, and Dusk,' exploring the inspirations behind her deeply personal songs. From her grandfather's battle with Alzheimer's to the bitt…

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PCJ Pop #11 5:50

2M ago5:50

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In PCJ Pops, the Pop Culture Junkies share their recommendations on what to experience in pop culture, today and yesterday. This week, Olivia wants you to binge both seasons of Tell Me Lies on Hulu so you are caught up for the S3 premiere, and Shauna recommends you watch Lindsay Lohan and Jamie Lee Curtis in Freaky Friday from 2003, and to catch th…

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“Mustache-philia”: Conclusion of Sibling Summer w/ Erik 2:06:45

2M ago2:06:45

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Welcome back, Legends, to the final installment of Sibling Summer! Narcissists, Lainie and Jason, welcome back Brother Erik, making him their most returning guest. Topics include: Fantasy Football, Erik’s app ideas, SNL casting changes, Man’s Best Friend, Caught Stealing, Juicy Yank Yank, doggie puke, Depot wins, Lainie’s running journey, and growi…

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PCJ Book Club: Romantasy Recommendations 49:45

2M ago49:45

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After a brief diversion into talking about the upcoming Wedding of the Century, the Junkies convene the Pop Culture Junkie Book Club for a discussion of the book genre reshaping the publishing business: Romantasy. This genre blends Romance and Fantasy and certainly isn't new; the Twilight series came out in the 90s and the genre reaches back even f…

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A Chat with Caitlin Cannon: Going Deep with Nashville's 'Love Addict' 1:08:45

2M ago1:08:45

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Caitlin Cannon on "Slut Energy," Her 'Love Addict' Album, and Songwriting in PrisonsDive deep with Americana artist Caitlin Cannon as she joins Jason English for a raw and unfiltered conversation. Caitlin opens up about her provocative appearance on the Kill Tony show, the "slut energy" she brings to her music, and navigating the industry in her fo…

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"Manufactured Authenticity" w/ Jenna and Brother Adam 2:28:02

3M ago2:28:02

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Welcome back to Sibling Summer, Legends. Siblings of the day: Adam and Jenna. This episode is (basically) a full Exploration:Live segment, so if you don’t want to pick apart sidewalk dominance or explore the complexities of taking a picture at a sunset, this episode is not for you. The Narcissists also rate the 14 MN state fair foods they tried, an…

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PCJ Pop #10 4:51

3M ago4:51

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In PCJ Pops, the Pop Culture Junkies share their recommendations on what to experience in pop culture, today and yesterday. This week, Shauna loved the animated movie K-Pop Demon Hunters on Netflix and its incredible soundtrack, and Olivia recommends the gross but engrossing Netflix documentary Trainwreck: Poop Cruise as well as all the Trainwreck …

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A Chat with Levi Foster: Nashville Dreams Coming True After Living in a Van 32:50

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In this episode, Host Jason English sits down with Virginia native and Nashville-based artist Levi Foster, a traditional country voice with an old soul. Levi shares his incredible journey from living in his van to signing a publishing deal and writing over 300 songs. He discusses the inspiration behind his debut album, "We Made Fire," the classic c…

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A Chat with Drew Copeland: After 30 Years, Sister Hazel Still Has the Fire 29:55

3M ago29:55

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Celebrating 30 Years with Sister Hazel: An Interview with Drew CopelandJoin host Jason English on Curious Goldfish as he sits down with Drew Copeland from Sister Hazel. Drew shares anecdotes from the band's journey, including his memorable experience on 'The Price is Right,' their ongoing commitment to fans, and reflections on the band's longevity.…

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Fetishized: A Conversation with Kaila Yu 51:58

3M ago51:58

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Shauna interviews author Kaila Yu, whose fascinating and deeply personal debut memoir Fetishized: A Reckoning with Yellow Fever, Feminism, and Beauty was published on August 19th. Kaila, who is also a singer, travel and culture writer and model, discusses everything that led her to writing the book: the terrible lessons of The Little Mermaid (both …

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"The Multiple Summers I Made Many Bad Choices" 1:48:17

3M ago1:48:17

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Hey Legends. In this episode, the Narcissists are really in their bag. They talk Weapons, AnnaSophia Robb, The Life of a Showgirl, cursed fiscal calendars, cold air, Survivor AU vs the World, and L’Eclisse (one of Jason’s fancy films). There’s a lot of music to talk about: new Conan Gray, The Aces, Renée Rapp, and Pocahontas. Lainie breaks down the…

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Mr. Fantastic: A Converation with Alex Hyde-White 1:03:41

3M ago1:03:41

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The Junkies welcome Alex Hyde-White for a super-powered conversation. Alex, who goes by the nickname Punch, and was the first person to play a live-action Reed Richards/Mr. Fantastic in the never-released but widely-viewed movie The Fantastic Four, completed in 1994. Shauna and Olivia ask Alex about his career, which includes appearances in iconic …

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PCJ Pop #9 6:23

3M ago6:23

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In PCJ Pops, the Pop Culture Junkies share their recommendations on what to experience in pop culture, today and yesterday. This week, Olivia backs Death of a Unicorn, the weird A24 fantasy-comedy starring Paul Rudd and Jenna Ortega and Shauna recommends the book Lights Out by Navessa Allen, a dark romantic comedy that she found sexy and scary. We …

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"Yuck on Whomever That Was" 1:38:25

3M ago1:38:25

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Now, Legends, watch me whip 😜 👊/||\_ _/¯ ¯\_ Now watch me nae nae 👋 \ 😳 || \_ _/¯ ¯\_ Just kidding!! Welcome back to another totally awesome episode with Lainie and Jason. They had nothing to talk about, so it’s a wild one. Topics include: Boobs out in MN lewd??, elephants, ballet, Jason’s “song,” stinky elevator, climbing up slides, Halloween cost…

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Romantic Mayhem in the Movies 42:14

3M ago42:14

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Shauna reveals her deep but temporary jealousy of Olivia, because of her amazing experience seeing Lady Gaga in concert, but is soon over it. Then the Junkies get right to the topic: that specific genre of mainstream movies where at least one member of a married couple desperately want to kill someone - maybe even their spouse. Thinking all the way…

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PCJ Pop #8 5:12

4M ago5:12

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In PCJ Pops, the Pop Culture Junkies share their recommendations on what to experience in pop culture, today and yesterday. This week, Shauna recommends the movie Perfect Sense with Ewan McGregor and Eva Green, and special guest Producer Jeff raves about the Apple TV+ series The Studio starring Seth Rogan, Ike Barinholtz and a plethora of Hollywood…

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PCJ Classic - Roar: The Most Dangerous Movie Ever Made 24:39

4M ago24:39

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In this classic episode, the Junkies talk about the lighthearted family comedy/snuff film their producers made them watch: Roar, also called "The Most Dangerous Movie Ever Made." While Shauna and Olivia weren't impressed with the whisper-thin plot and so-so acting (even though it stars Tippi Hedren and Melanie Griffith), they couldn't help but be a…

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PNTDS (Post-Narcissists Talking Depression Syndrome) 2:06:59

4M ago2:06:59

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Tell your friends that the Narcissists are back. Jason has returned from seeing Evita and Oscar at the Crown in London, and he tells all! They also talk about Bachelor in Paradise, good books, The Summer I Turned Pretty, Paris is Burning, Roald Dahl being weird AF, Snow White, the Bent-Neck Woman, and Big Brother. Rachel Zegler please come on the p…

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PCJ Pop #7 5:37

4M ago5:37

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In PCJ Pops, the Pop Culture Junkies share their recommendations on what to experience in pop culture, today and yesterday. This week, Shauna recommends the Star Wars series Andor because of and despite its parallels to today’s political climate, and Olivia wants you to head over to Netflix to pop the chilling Cold Case: The Tylenol Murders. Websit…

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"The Villain is Here" w/ Lilli 1:57:25

4M ago1:57:25

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Legends, welcome to the official start of sibling summer! Today’s guest is Lainie’s sister, Lilli, our most vile legend. She has much to update you on regarding her iPad games, Sims packs, and eating habits. Narcissists Jason and Lainie share their love of K-Pop, Demon Hunters, Kimberly Akimbo, and Squid Game. They also chat Superman, In the Mood f…

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Baby, What's Going On with Justin Bieber? 47:16

4M ago47:16

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This week Shauna and Olivia dish some celebrity goss and figure out their weekend plans - they are true multi-taskers! Then it's on to the main topic - What's happening with Justin Bieber? The singer, who became mega-famous at a very early age, recently posted a candid message to Instagram that said "Don't you think if I could have fixed myself I w…

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PCJ Pop #6 5:04

5M ago5:04

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In PCJ Pops, the Pop Culture Junkies share their recommendations on what to experience in pop culture, today and yesterday. This week, Olivia’s pick is the Netflix true weather doc The Twister: Caught in the Storm and Shauna vouches for Ballerina: From the World of John Wick. You can watch the Pop Culture Junkie Podcast on YouTube! Click here: http…

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Bring on the Fireworks: Independence Day (1996) 37:13

5M ago37:13

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Olivia and Shauna discuss their summer plans: Olivia's seeing as much live music as possible, and Shauna's just trying to beat the punishing Phoenix heat...at an emo/anime dance party? The Junkies then discuss how to celebrate our nation's birthday in these...challenging times, and they decide there's no better way than to watch Independence Day fr…

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"Thou Shall Not Covet Thy Neighbor's Stadium Dog" 1:41:46

5M ago1:41:46

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What’s freaking up, Legends? Jason and Lainie are back with a titillating episode filled with laughter, singing, and a bit of drama. Topics include: Purple Noon (Plein Soleil), Addison Rae Ticket disaster, Jimmy Awards, Evil Under the Sun, Materialists, cabin life, amateur definition, and Jimmy Neutron. They also introduce Sibling Summer! Hopefully…

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PCJ Pop #5 6:18

5M ago6:18

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In PCJ Pops, the Pop Culture Junkies share their recommendations on what to experience in pop culture, today and yesterday. This week, Shauna is all about Dexter: Original Sin as she awaits the next entry in the Dexter-verse, and Olivia recommends the AI-gone-wrong thriller Companion.By Pop Culture Junkie

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"Twice the Pride, Double the Fall" 3:03:03

5M ago3:03:03

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Happy 2-year anniversary to Narcissists Talking! Your favorite hosts, Lainie and Jason, are giving you a special treat… 2x the length of a normal ep!! Thankfully for them, they have a lot to talk about. Topics include: Overcompensating, Adults, Addison, Traitors cast reveal, Paris is Burning, Angelina the Crow death and resurrection, Life of Chuck,…

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Superheroes and Sequels: A Summer Movie Preview 40:46

5M ago40:46

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Shauna shares her upcoming cosplay plans, while Olivia shares her musical revenge against a petty neighbor, and they both wonder if the podcast is becoming a little too murder-y (or is it just murder-y enough?) Then it's time to preview the films that will be keeping them both indoors during the heat (or fog) this summer. Olivia's looking forward t…

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PCJ Pop #4 6:15

5M ago6:15

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In PCJ Pops, the Pop Culture Junkies share their recommendations on what to experience in pop culture, today and yesterday. This week, Olivia wants you to watch Overcompensating on Prime starring TikTok-er Benito Skinner so she gets a second season, and Shauna has only good things to say about the books Bonfire and Retreat, by Krysten Ritter (yes, …

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"You Just Got ‘Stiltskinned!" 1:41:13

5M ago1:41:13

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Hey, Legends, Jason and Lainie are back with another hit podcast. From Reputation TV to polycules to hot dog water, this episode truly covers everything. The Narcissists discuss recent watches (Final Destination: Bloodlines, and Overcompensating), our worlds biggest mysteries (Amelia Earhart death, Eel reproduction in the Sargasso Sea (yes again,) …

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Return of the Athletic Zombies: 28 Years Later 42:17

6M ago42:17

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The Junkies compare vacations: Shauna stayed in a hostel and didn’t get murdered (yay!) and Olivia enjoyed the Big Little Lies vibes at an oyster farm north of San Francisco. Then it’s time to talk zombies: specifically the scary-fast ones featured in the 28 Days Later movie series. They both can’t wait for the premiere of the third movie, 28 Years…

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“Left Half My Sloppy Joe in Havana Oh Na Na” 1:26:49

6M ago1:26:49

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From Sloppy Joe’s to Ernest Hemingway, this episode has it all! Welcome back, Legends. Jason and Lane Dog, cannot wait for Taylor to announce Reputation (Taylor’s Version) at the AMA’s tonight! Until that happens, they talk Mission Impossible: Final Reckoning, white people music, Final Destination (1-5), Saturn Return, feathering, bleeding, ghostin…

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PCJ Pop #3 4:17

6M ago4:17

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This week, the Pop Culture Junkies share their recommendations on what to experience in pop culture, today and yesterday. Shauna recs Star Wars: Revenge of the Sith and Olivia pushes everyone to see Speak No Evil with James McAvoy.By Pop Culture Junkie

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"Stick Shift Summer" 1:41:17

6M ago1:41:17

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Hey legends! Welcome back to Narcissists Talking with Jason and Lainie. Today’s topics: dry cleaning, dog sitting, Alaina’s New York City trip, the Met Gala, SNL’s future, Kate Berlant, Andor, Broadway tea, and stick shift summer (to prepare for the Amazing Race). They also discuss for the second time what fairy they would be in Pixie Hollow. Good …

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The Problem(s) with Katy Perry 34:29

6M ago34:29

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This week, Shauna and Olivia are finally face to face and back in the studio after Olivia temporarily cures her Seasonal Affect Disorder with a trip to the sunny desert from gloomy San Francisco. After a brief celebration, the Junkies turn to one of today's most serious problems: Katy Perry. Once a teenage dream, now a middle-aged nightmare, Katy o…

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PCJ Pop #2 7:23

6M ago7:23

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In PCJ Pops, the Pop Culture Junkies share their recommendations on what to experience in pop culture, today and yesterday. This week, Shauna breaks down the Cobra Kai finale and Olivia describes everyone’s shock at The Last of Us, season 2, episode 2.By Pop Culture Junkie