Investigative journalist and pop culture junkie Tess Barker, dives into the pop culture moments that have puzzled her for years. This addictive, informative and revelatory show dives features the deep research and first person reporting that helped her launch the #FreeBritney movement while co-hosting Britney's Gram. Each episode unpacks a moment in celebrity news that was misunderstood or intentionally covered up at the time. Part true crime, part comedy, part deconstructing pop culture tri ...
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Tess Barker Podcasts
Comedians Babs Gray, Brandie Posey, and Tess Barker host this hilarious and raw weekly show in which they invite a fourth notable guest to play sleepover games, answer advice and delve into ridiculous tangents. After 500+ episodes, these lifelong friends know a thing or two about comedy and riffing on everything from pop culture to fitness, life hacks, and lady problems. The podcast often features the best in female and queer comic voices. Past guests include Nicole Byer, Jodie Sweetin, Laci ...
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Each week, comedians Tess Barker and Barbara Gray discuss and dissect Britney Spears's Instagram posts.
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Hosts Tess Barker and Babs Gray lay out everything you need to know about Britney Spears, her controversial conservatorship, and the movement of fans trying to end it. They talk to exclusive sources, examine new sides of the story, and uncover disturbing truths about our legal system that go way beyond Britney.
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Comedians Cameron Esposito and Rhea Butcher bring you fresh sets and backstage interviews from all of your favorite comedians. All in front of a live UCB audience. Get ready to clap!
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Stories about the aquatic experiences that shape us. Listen with Lauren L. Hill and Dave Rastovich as they talk story with some of the most adept waterfolk on the planet. Waterpeople is a gathering place for our global ocean community to dive into the themes of watery lives lived well: ecology, adventure, community, activism, science, egalitarianism, inclusivity, meaningful play, a sense of humour. And, surfing, of course.
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"Putting on the Splits" ft. Brittany Ross
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Brittany Ross (@iambrittanyross) joins the ladies to talk about her days as a cheerleader, having a waterbed as a child and her podcast Full Out. They also talk about gross ice machines, they play This or That and answer a lady problem about a husband that takes too many baths! Have a lady problem that needs answering? Send the ladies an email at: …
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Susan Burke joins the ladies to talk about ordering sandwiches from counters at the grocery store, meal prepping, Susan's losses from the Eaton fire and the best way to buy from discount stores. They also talk about jobs they would want when the world ends and answer a lady problem about a boyfriend who wants to move back to his hometown! Have a la…
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Layne Beachley + Tess Brouwer: Mental Fitness
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Two friends chart a path from pain to agency: Layne Beachley examines the drive behind seven world titles and finds a search for self-worth, while Tess Brouwer turns a hidden spinal injury and a hospital-bed reckoning into a mental fitness toolkit. Together, Layne and Tess are the co-authors of the book Awake Academy, wherein they share the life al…
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Michael Jackson, Sean Diddy Combs, and the Man in the Middle
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Two disgraced superstars. One man who acted for both as their head of security. Is it just a coincidence that a man named Fahim Muhammed played key roles in both Sean Diddy Comb’s and Michael Jackson’s life? Tess dives into the strange connection between the end of life and death of Michael Jackson, and the alleged litany of crimes committed by Sea…
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"Oprah’s Impersonator Club" ft. Jenny Yang
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Jenny Yang (@jennyyangtv) joins the ladies to talk about the Riyadh comedy festival, celebrity romance scams and all the different celebrity impersonators. They also talk about how rich people are awful, things they always thought were fancy and answer a lady problem about making up lost income! Have a lady problem that needs answering? Send the la…
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A judge has decided how long will Sean Combs will serve for the two counts of transportation for prostitution he’s been accused of. Here’s a look at the spectacle and ego that surrounded Combs’ Manhattan sentencing. Watch the full Combs sentencing hype video here. Follow Pop Mystery Pod on Twitter, Instagram, and TikTok @popmysterypod Pop Mystery P…
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"Unverified Crevice Nude" ft. Just the Ladies
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It's just the ladies this week! They talk about the Dave Matthews Band poop incident, Tess's dream for a dance re-creation, they play This or That and answer a lady problem about finding your daughter’s nude photo! Have a lady problem that needs answering? Send the ladies an email at: [email protected] or, better yet, leave us a voicemail …
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Elevatorgate (with Lauren Smith and Rachel Smith)
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The footage was silent, but it still felt like a shot heard round the world. The infamous leaked elevator security camera footage of Beyonce and Solange Knowles seemingly giving Jay Z his due is one of the most compelling moments in history. (According to this historian at least.) Joining Tess to unpack what actually went down that famous night aft…
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"Now We’re Cooking with Gas" ft. Beth Stelling
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Beth Stelling (@bethstelling) joins the ladies to talk about catchphrases, her new special The Landlord Special and making and releasing her own comedy special. They also talk about bad landlords, they play Believe and answer a lady problem about a boyfriend who doesn't work out or want to have sex! Have a lady problem that needs answering? Send th…
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All of the Times Harrison Ford Has Crashed a Plane (with Jon Gabrus)
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Harrison Ford is a long-time pilot. That doesn’t mean he’s a great one. The only thing perhaps more impressive than Harrison’s long acting resume is the number of times he’s managed to find himself involved in aviation incidents. How many times has this star come pummeling frim the heavens? And why does he keep going back? Joining Tess to talk thro…
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"Professor Blonde Weinerdog" ft. Amy Silverberg
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Amy Silverberg (@amysilverberg) joins the ladies to talk about Amy’s new book First Time, Long Time, the process of coming up with a story and love triangles. They also talk about whether they are good at bowling, they play MySpace and answer a lady problem about staying motivated while writing a book! Have a lady problem that needs answering? Send…
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Brenden 'Margo' Margieson: Renaissance Man
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Every mid-aged Aussie bloke's favourite surfer? That's Margo. Widely recognised as the first paid freesurfer - Brenden 'Margo' Margieson is famed almost as much for his gentle demeanour as his explosive power surfing. We traced some of his undulating journey through a surfing life's highs and lows. From early days being propelled by legendary filmm…
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Lisa Left Eye Lopes Barbecues Her Some Shoes (with Ashley Ray)
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TLC was the definitive girl group of the ‘90s. They dominated both the hip hop and pop music scenes. They were pioneers of feminist music and culture. Perhaps no member of TLC embodied the group’s independent ways more than Lisa Left Eye Lopes. After Lopes was charged with arson for setting the home she shared with her football player boyfriend on …
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"Too Old for a Hostel" ft. Sydnee Washington
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Sydnee Washington (@justsydbw) joins the ladies to talk about weird dreams, gross male comedian apartments and when you are too old to stay at a hostel. They also talk about Sydnees' new special LOL Live on Hulu, play The Best and answer a lady problem about hiring a friend to dog sit! Have a lady problem that needs answering? Send the ladies an em…
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“Sprinkle of Grift” ft. Nikki Boyer of Dying for Sex
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Nikki Boyer (@nikkiboyer) joins the ladies to talk all about her podcast and show Dying for Sex, her friendship with Molly and the power of female friendships. They also talk about where to get the best hotel brunch and answer a lady problem about ending a friendship with a co-worker! Have a lady problem that needs answering? Send the ladies an ema…
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A competitive plastic surgery reality show. Perhaps premise kind of sells itself. It certainly did in 2004, when 15 million people tuned in to watch this darkly comic trainwreck. How did “The Swan,” even happen? And, perhaps less puzzling, why? Joining Tess to navigate the wild west of 2004 reality TV is comic, actor, and writer Jackie Johnson (Nat…
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"House of Deranged Kids" ft. Vinny Thomas
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Vinny Thomas (@vinn_ayy) joins the ladies to talk about virtue names, Vinny's pet snake and pooping habits. They also talk about confirmation songs, they play That’s So Random and answer a lady problem about changing careers and not finding a job! Have a lady problem that needs answering? Send the ladies an email at: [email protected] or, …
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Theory of Change (pt. 1): Waterwomen Camp Out
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How does change happen when we, and the world, seem stuck in our ways? We’re curious about how change happens – and what people are doing on the ground, in our community, to create the causal pathways to shift social and environmental ideas, norms, and policy. Listen in for stories from the 2025 Waterwomen Camp Out put on by the NGO Surfers for Cli…
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This timeline sucks, yes? This week, we’re doing something a little different, a quick time travel back to the world of September 15, 2003. Tess flips through an US Weekly from this glorious time, when Madonna and Britney had just kissed at the VMAs, Beyonce was just starting to go solo, and life was pretty good. Follow Pop Mystery Pod on Twitter, …
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"A Special No Sleep Special " ft. Just the Ladies
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The ladies do a podcast at 6am after being up all night! They reminisce about their pie eating contest, talk about giving away open jars of pickles, how they could be tricked into joining a cult and more! Have a lady problem that needs answering? Send the ladies an email at: [email protected] or, better yet, leave us a voicemail at (323) 6…
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Mariah and Mom’s Spaghetti (with Kara Luiz)
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In part two of this Mariah tale, we get into the nitty gritty of what actually went down between Mariah Carey and Eminem. Did Mariah and Marshall Mathers actually date? Why is Eminem so obsessed with her? Was it all worth it, for us to get a music video of Mariah in drag as Eminem? We’ll say this - beware of all Detroit “touchdowns.” Joining Tess t…
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"Slipknot is Father" ft. Symone Baptiste
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Symone Baptiste (@symone.baptiste) joins the ladies to talk about reliving the early 2000’s, old vs. young millennials and how Brandie met Slipknot's son. They then play Believe and answer a lady problem about not wearing a bra around the in-laws! Have a lady problem that needs answering? Send the ladies an email at: [email protected] or, …
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The Incarceration of Mimi (with Kara Luiz)
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Mariah Carey is, in many ways, a definitive diva. She’s got the pipes, she’s got the style, and the attitude. Behind Mariah’s coy smile and wind blown curls, though, there is a person who has survived extraordinary circumstances. As Mariah Carey was blowing up as one of the most famous and successful recording artists in the world, she was living a…
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River Butcher (@rivbutcher) joins the ladies to talk about the pros and cons of social media, if Mr. Bean is a ladies man and they get deep about capitalism. They also talk about AI slop and answer a lady problem about what to do with your hair after working out! Have a lady problem that needs answering? Send the ladies an email at: ladytoladycomed…
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Is there a particular fear that's still holding you back? Holistic surf therapist and coach Holly Beck talks us through the way she sees terrestrial life play out in the water - in terms of how we behave and how we engage with others and with the ocean. Holly spent 10 years as a professional surfer, where she pioneered new pathways for women in the…
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Everyone F—-ing Everyone in Fleetwood Mac (with Jackie Zebrokwski)
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“Rumors,” is an apropos name for the dream of an album that was born of two and a half couples all sharing a tiny recording studio while actively doing all of the cocaine. Rumors, indeed, have long circulated that while Fleetwood Mac was creating its opus, each member was also actively destroying their lives. What really happened in those powder fi…
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