Best Flop Soup Podcasts (2025)

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Is the Pentagon Pizza Index Flopping? (feat. the Crumbl CEO, Burning Man's Flop Era, and the Jonas Brothers' WASHED Tour) 1:05:39

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Send us a text Hi Floptarts, Finally back to weekly episodes! Flops this week include: P!nk contracting e. coli on vacation Sydney Sweeney and Scooter Braun dating Burning Man Orgy Dome Jonas Brother Tour Crumbl CEO being "outed" Wizard of OZ produced by Gwen Stefani and Blake Shelton Bradley Cooper's directorial debut with "Is This Thing On"? The …

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Moon Doinking Cutie Pies 52:17

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Kurt and Scotty talk about a man who stole lunar rocks to use during sex after promising girlfriend the moon and the hidden power of sharing cute animal pics! Support this podcast by shopping our latest sponsor deals and promotions at this link: https://bit.ly/4a61tMk See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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How AI slop is clogging your brain 18:55

1d ago18:55

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Bizarre videos, uncanny photos, and Luigi Mangoine's likeness on Shein...? AI slop is taking over the web. It's putting money in people's pockets, and driving them offline, too. This is AI + U. Each Monday this month, Brittany is exploring how you are already seeing the impacts of AI. Artificial Intelligence has become a constant in ways we can and…

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Is “Kidz Bop: It’s the Devil” the song of the summer? 20:36

5d ago20:36

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KPop Demon Hunters, or as Brittany's mom keeps mistakenly calling it "Kidz Bop: It's the Devil," is dominating the music charts. And, thank god! These bombastic bangers are a welcome reprieve after a summer full of sad songs. We need to talk about those bangers, but we also need to talk about the void KPop Demon Hunters is filling. This summer was …

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The lessons I learned from 'Alligator Alcatraz' 19:26

6d ago19:26

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The Florida detention center, "Alligator Alcatraz," may close, but what can you learn from its short but impactful run? First, the name echoes old Southern American racist tropes and adapts them for a modern audience. Second, its casually playful name is a blueprint for other detention centers popping up across the United States. But what does this…

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Flop Gun 41:26

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Kurt and Scotty talk about an F15 ridealong passenger accidentally ejects himself on the ground, San Antonio’s new milkman Dick Tips and how you can fund your wedding by selling seats to strangers! Support this podcast by shopping our latest sponsor deals and promotions at this link: https://bit.ly/4a61tMk See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy in…

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Taylor Swift & Travis Kelce need your attention 15:56

8d ago15:56

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It's official: Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce posted one of the most liked Instagram photos of all time. Also, they're officially engaged. Swift and Kelce are no strangers to the spotlight, but we still know very little about their relationship aside from what they are willing to share. And Molly McPherson, a public relations expert, says that's no …

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The Life of a Flopgirl? (feat. Cracker Barrel, Snoop Dogg, and Rachel's Version) 1:02:10

11d ago1:02:10

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Send us a text We're back for another week of flopcore and, in case you're wondering, YES we DID record this analysis of The Life of a Showgirl announcement HOURS before Taylor got engaged but we ARE catching up on culture and YOU will live! More on all the rest of that later... Other flops discussed: Snoop Dogg is scared to talk to his grandson ab…

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Did Trump bet wrong? Americans are flip-flopping. 17:26

11d ago17:26

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Have Americans changed their minds? Polling on immigration suggests a seismic shift in public opinion. According to Gallup, 79% of Americans now say immigration is a good thing for the country, which is a record high. Plus, the share of Americans who want lower rates of immigration has dropped from 55% in 2024 to 30% this year. And it's not just th…

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"George Bush doesn't care about Black people" 20 years later 18:03

13d ago18:03

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On September 2, 2005, on a telethon to raise money for victims of Hurricane Katrina, Kanye West went off script and said, "George Bush doesn't care about Black people." 20 years later, would those words have the same impact today? In this episode, Brittany, NPR music correspondent Rodney Carmichael, and Code Switch's Leah Donella revisit that momen…

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The Anteater is the Honda Accord of the Natural World 51:47

15d ago51:47

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Kurt and Scotty talk about a man who discovered he bought his own stolen car, why things keep evolving into anteaters and scientists finally know where potatoes come from! Support this podcast by shopping our latest sponsor deals and promotions at this link: https://bit.ly/4a61tMk See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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'Poverty porn' in the digital age 17:30

15d ago17:30

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Social media is full of images of unhoused people that's either meant to make you angry or laugh. For Leah Goodridge, this content is a new form of 'poverty porn.' 'Poverty porn' used to refer to charity commercials showing malnourished children to evoke empathy from sympathetic viewers. But according to New York City attorney and tenant advocate L…

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Inside the White House meme factory 20:24

18d ago20:24

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We need to talk about the memes your tax dollars paid for. What is the federal government trying to communicate with them? The social media accounts of the White House and the Department of Homeland Security have been chock-full of memes: memes that mock people being deported, memes that are aimed at recruiting new ICE agents, even a meme that seem…

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Cringe culture says stop. We say lean in. 21:20

20d ago21:20

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Has online hate ever been this cruel? Brendan Abernathy is a singer-songwriter who went viral earlier this year for an earnest performance of his song "married in a year." The backlash was immediate, and one word popped up over and over again in the comments: "cringe." Brittany and Ramtin Arablouei, co-host of NPR's Throughline, get into the rise o…

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Wolfing Down the Kia Kids 45:53

22d ago45:53

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Kurt and Scotty talk about an Ohio woman who had car repossessed takes legal ownership of dealership name, rowdy kids causes brewery to put down new rules and Adam Driver and Scarlett Johansson fighting in Marriage Story is used to scare off wolves! Support this podcast by shopping our latest sponsor deals and promotions at this link: https://bit.l…

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The newest influencers? Porn stars. 12:04

22d ago12:04

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Sex sells. So does outrage. That's why these sex workers are making rage bait. In the past few months, UK and Australian-based OnlyFans creators like Bonnie Blue and Annie Knight made headlines for their extreme sex stunts, most notably for sleeping with over 100 men in one day. But in addition to these stunts, they also appear on controversial pod…

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What really counts as "cheating?" 17:12

25d ago17:12

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Are you scared of being cheated on? You're not alone. There are apps and social media groups dedicated to outing a cheater. But is our paranoia about cheating actually hurting our relationships? And on top of that, definitions of "cheating" vary widely. How do you decide for yourself what really counts as cheating? And what's really fueling our fea…

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The rise (and fall?) of Tyler Perry 21:34

27d ago21:34

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Tyler Perry is many things, but is he someone we should aspire to be? Entertainment mogul Tyler Perry has built a media empire that has spanned theater, film, and television. And he’s recently been accused by an employee of sexual harassment. Brittany is joined by entertainment journalist and author Tre'vell Anderson and SUNY Purchase theater and p…

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Parachuting Cats and Wedding Proposals 52:31

29d ago52:31

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Kurt and Scotty talk about everything you need to know about operation cat drop, a woman says yes to boyfriend who proposed 43 times and tributes paid to the world's longest KFC employee! Support this podcast by shopping our latest sponsor deals and promotions at this link: https://bit.ly/4a61tMk See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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Jubilee & the ethics of "platforming" 20:14

30d ago20:14

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Jubilee has become one of the go-to open forums for debate in the digital age. Videos like: "Flat Earthers vs Scientists," "1 Conservative vs. 20 Feminists," and, "What Makes a Real Man?" are just some of the few topics they cover. It's what caused The Atlantic staff writer Spencer Kornhaber to write his article, "Jubilee is Like Gen-Z's 'Jerry Spr…

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Are Justins Flopping? (feat. Marriage Story Getting Thrown to the Wolves, Skims Chin Strap, and AJLT Cancelled) 59:39

1M ago59:39

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Send us a text Hi Flop Tarts, Floppy Floppington called and BOY did he deliver! This week we're talking about: Cassandra wanting to know: what IS K Pop Demon Hunters? Why can't Justin remember Hulk Hogan is dead? Plus: Sydney Sweeney confirmed Republican and then Tr*mp's deranged Truth Social post about it Jaguar ad that threw conservative outlets …

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Are the phones melting our brains? Or is it just me? 18:42

1M ago18:42

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Finding it hard to concentrate? Are you glued to social media for longer than you’d like? Well, maybe it’s not you… maybe it’s the phones.Brittany is joined by Magdalene Taylor, writer, cultural critic and senior editor at Playboy, and Fio Geiran, producer at TED Radio Hour and a writer of their Body Electric newsletter, to discuss this phrase: “it…

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It's never too late to find a good relationship. Here's proof. 18:46

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Have you ever stayed in a relationship, because you felt like it would be too hard to find another partner? This episode is for you. Let this be a lesson for us all. Divorce is on the decline except for one key demographic: people over 50. So, in a world where many of us say it's harder to find friends or new relationships later in life, why are pe…

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Dinghies Are For Waving 47:01

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Kurt and Scotty talk about Chuck E. Cheese being handcuffed and arrested, NYC nut job busted for naked boat joyride, a man who posed as an ambassador and ran fake embassy and balls out bowling! Support this podcast by shopping our latest sponsor deals and promotions at this link: https://bit.ly/4a61tMk See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy inform…

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The best American food of 2025 24:31

1M ago24:31

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Are you hungry? Brittany has some irresistable recommendations. In this episode, Brittany steps out to find the best American recipes: peanut butter egg rolls and the juiciest fried green tomatoes. Along the way she uncovers the stories of these dishes - ones that could have only come from the Midwest and the South. This is... Food for Thought. And…

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Are Blue Jeans Flopping? (feat. Celebrity Product Launches, Pedro Pascal's Press Tour, and The Devil Wears Prada 2: Here We Go Again) 59:05

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Send us a text We're so so deeply back again this week!! Tune in and hear what's flopping this week, diva! Including (but not limited to): A Labubu Left on Karl Marx's Grave Vatican taps hot priests & fuckable friars for Catholic recruitment Pedro Pascal "allegations" Avatar 3: Fire & Ash Trailer reaction and the reaction is "oh god this is really …

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Hasan Piker: a "himbo gateway drug" to the left? 27:10

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Not to be dramatic, but would you die for Hasan Piker? For some of you, Hasan Piker needs no introduction. He is one of the leading voices in progressive political content online, boasting a massive 2.9 million followers on Twitch alone. He's polarizing, charismatic, and (kind of) a bro. And his fans love him. Just take this Instagram comment for e…

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Would you marry someone for their health insurance? 16:18

1M ago16:18

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Many people feel that finding a lifelong partner can require a good bit of luck...but can the same be said for lifelong healthcare? Brittany is joined by Maris Kreizman, author of I Want to Burn This Place Down: Essays, to understand the precarious relationship between finding love and finding consistent health insurance. Learn more about sponsor m…

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Undercroft Inspector 51:05

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Kurt and Scotty talk about a Florida man who celebrated his birthday by doing meth, stealing a tour train and picking up riders, a minor league baseball team becomes the Humpback Chubs, bear sized giant beavers used to roam North America and a Melbourne man has unbelievable find after buying house! Support this podcast by shopping our latest sponso…

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How do you find a good restaurant these days? 16:44

1M ago16:44

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What are you looking for when you're picking a place to eat? And how do you find it? Michelin stars or TikTok? You've heard them referenced on The Bear and maybe even looked out for them when deciding your next meal: Michelin stars. The prestigious one to three star rating system awarded to the best of the best in dining. But Americans are expected…

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Is Leo Season Flopping? (feat. Barack Obama's Foray into Sketch Comedy, Anna Camp's Emmy Snub, and YEAH the Coldplay CEO Affair Scandal) 1:07:51

2M ago1:07:51

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Send us a text Hi Flop Tarts, Summer might be in full swing but the flops never stop and honey the heat is making EVERYTHING floppier! This week, we're dissecting these hot summer flops: JLo launching Leo season by releasing a song called "Birthday" on her Birthday Anna Camp SNUBBED (according to Anna Camp) John Malkovich chopped from Fantastic 4 O…

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Coldplaygate & our fear of being watched 22:04

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Whether it's the Coldplay kiss cam or screenshots of dating profiles, it feels like any one of our private lives could inadvertently go public any minute now. A Coldplay concert kiss cam video went viral when one couple featured jumped away from each other and hid their faces. The internet quickly identified the concertgoers, and it turned the coup…

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Is Christianity cool again? 25:12

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For the first time, multiple Christian musicians are charting on the Billboard Hot 100 at the same time — and staying there for weeks. Has the mainstream found God? Brittany talks with University of Michigan-Dearborn Professor Emerita Dr. Deborah Smith Pollard and Christianity Today reporter Kelsey Kramer McGinnis to understand the multi-billion do…

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Raccoon Retaliation with Whitney Cummings 50:11

2M ago50:11

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Whitney Cummings join Kurt and Scotty to talk about a mule riding Kentucky man accused of unleashing a raccoon in bar after being turned away, robot babies at school increased teenage pregnancies and a photographer found toad with eyes inside it’s mouth! Support this podcast by shopping our latest sponsor deals and promotions at this link: https://…