Pop Culture Crush
By Pop Culture Crush
Pop Culture CrushNov 25, 2019
Movies for the Lock-Down! (PCC148)
We’re continuing with our quarantine entertainment party this week with CoCo and me sharing the movies we’ve recently watched. There are some old favorites and a few new finds in the mix and get ready for a long list!
QuaranTV with Jess & CoCo! (PCC147)
CoCo and I are watching a lot of TV right now during shelter-in-place so we’re going to talk about it! We count down our Pop 5 currently watching list and do a deep dive into what sounds a tiger makes.
CoCo’s ‘Social Distancing’ Playlist!
It's a weird time for most of us, thankfully CoCo is back to share what's been on the stereo while we maintain our distance, socially speaking, from everyone else.
Zombie Trivia Extravaganza!
Since I’m like a lot of you and stuck inside, let’s have some fun with a trivia challenge! And just to stay topical, I’m giving you 10 questions on zombie movies and TV shows. Grab a pad of paper and play along, then let me know how you did!
There's Something in the Air (PCC144)
I know it's scary out there right now, but that doesn't mean we can't at least enjoy a little movie talk! I'm going through my Pop 5 disease outbreak movies, just in time for some quarantine viewing parties!
My Love for Reality TV is Blind (PCC143)
Last weekend CoCo and I binged Love Is Blind on Netflix. It's amazing and you need to watch it then message me immediately. In honor of that experience, I decided to go back and celebrate some of the other reality TV shows that I've loved.
Happy Birthday Rebel Wilson (PCC142)
Rebel Wilson is celebrating her 40th birthday today!! She’s one of those special ladies that never fails to make me laugh out loud, so I wanted to celebrate some of my favorite movies featuring Rebel.
Liam's Favorite Star Wars Literary Pieces! (PCC141)
Liam Poach from the Earful of Dirt podcast joins me to do a deep dive into the Star Wars literary world and share an update from the big Project Luminous announcement earlier this week.
Happy Presidents Day! (PCC140)
Happy Presidents Day! This is the perfect time for me to go through some of my favorite on-screen presidents. Fun, right?!
Valentine's Day Special with CoCo (PCC139)
Alert: We had some audio issues with this one, but it's still pretty great. CoCo and I go through our Pop 5 RomComs, and I'll bet you can't guess what they are!
Let's Talk About The Oscars! (PCC138)
Hollywood's biggest night had a lot going for it this year. There were also one of two things that needed a little... improving? I'm excited to share my thoughts on the 202 Academy Awards and really want to hear from you on how you thought the night went.
Happy Birthday Garth Brooks! (PCC137)
No big deal, but it's happy birthday time to the guy who sang some of my FAVORITE SONGS EVER!
Happy (belated) Birthday Justin Timberlake! (PCC136)
CoCo's back with another music list for us. This time we're all celebrating JT's birthday with a truly pop-tastic Pop 5!
Kobe Bryant (PCC135)
There are some people in our society that transcend their field. Kobe Bryant, who passed away on Sunday, was just such a person. I'm taking a few minutes today to talk about his legacy while also sharing my Pop 5 favorite basketball movies.
Happy Birthday Neil Diamond! (PCC134)
There's no way a song from today's list wont be stuck in your head once I'm done talking about Neil Diamond!
What’s New On My DVD Rack? (PCC133)
I don't buy a lot of blu-rays anymore, but when I do you better believe it's because I love the movie! SO today I'm talking through my Pop 5 2019 movie purchases.
Happy Birthday Jim Carrey! (PCC132)
Another day, another special birthday!!! This time around we're honoring one of the all-time great funny men, Jim Carrey. I've got my Pop 5 (or 8) all lined up, but what are your favorites? Hit me up on social, let's talk!
I Miss You Already (PCC131)
It's a new year so I'm going through my Pop 5 shows ending in 2020 that I'm sad to see go. I know all good things must end, but some of these really hurt. Also, stay tuned at the end for a special announcement.
Still Happy Birthday Elvis Presley! (PCC130)
In honor of what would have been Elvis' 85th birthday this week, I talked with the world's biggest Elvis fan - my mom, Terri! Today is our second of two episodes on Elvis, this time around we're talking about our favorite songs by The King.
Happy Birthday Elvis Presley! (PCC129)
In honor of what would have been Elvis' 85th birthday this week, I talked with the world's biggest Elvis fan - my mom, Terri! Today we go through our favorite Elvis movies, then on Wednesday we'll have our favorite songs lists.
My Updated Disney+ Review (PCC128)
Disney+ is almost two months old already, can you believe it!? It's aging faster than Baby Yoda! So I'm skipping my usual Pop 5 this episode to bring you an update on my experience with the streaming service -- what I love and what's a little lacking.
HAPPY NEW YEARS!!!!!!!!!!!!! (PCC127)
2019 is over, but I watched a LOT of great TV in the last 12 months, so today I'm talking through some of my favorites from the year!
CoCo’s Year End Music Roundup! (PCC126)
It's almost 2020, time to take a moment and look at 2019. CoCo is back with his Pop 10 favorite records of the year that was!
Jess & CoCo's Christmas Mega-Show Adventure (PCC125)
We've hit Episode 25 just before December 25th! CoCo is back to help me break down our favorite holiday traditions, everything from food, to church, to rock and roll. We're off for the rest of the week to celebrate Christmas with our families, but we'll be back next Monday!
Favorite Christmas Movies, I Couldn't Pick Just Five! (PCC124)
There's a lot of movies I like to watch this time of year. So many in fact, I'm bringing you a Pop 10 Favorite Christmas Movies list! Get ready for some surprising picks too, I don't think any of you will see all these coming!
What Christmas Sounds Like to Me! (PCC123)
There are a lot of Christmas traditions out there, from activities, to food, to which cousin everyone talk about after they leave. But at my house growing up, music played a huge role in our celebrations. So today I'm bringing you my Pop 5 favorite Christmas albums or songs.
Happy Birthday Steve Buscemi (PCC122)
We have another birthday episode for you -- Steve Buscemi who is 62 today! Fun fact, Steve was born on Friday the 13th and today is Friday the 13th! So today I'm sharing my Pop 5 favorite Steve Buscemi performances.
Netflix: The New King of Christmas (PCC121)
I know what you're thinking, isn't Hallmark all about the cheesy Christmas movie? Well, guess what, there's a new player it town, and I'm diving head first into my favorite Netflix Christmas movies.
Popular Shows I Haven't Watched... Yet (PCC120)
One thing I probably am not allowed to complain about (but I’m going to anyway) is how many really good TV shows have been made in the last 15 years or so. There are so many, in fact, that there are some I just haven’t gotten to yet.
CoCo Unironically Shares a Favs List (PCC119)
You know who had a really good second half of 2019? Alanis-freakin-Morrisette, that's who! CoCo returns with his Pop 5 Morrisette tunes, but mostly just talks fondly about the 1990s for several minutes. Yeah, it gets awkward. Thanks for listening!
I'm Lovin' Me Some Fred Armisen
Happy Birthday Fred!!! Funny man Fred Armisen turned 53 today and I'm celebrating by counting down some of my favorite performances by him.
Let's talk about new TV shows! (PCC117)
Fall TV finales are just around the corner, so I wanted to take a minute and look at a few of my favorite new shows of the year. I decided to stick with the broadcasting networks like ABC, CBS, NBC, Fox because it would take me forever to try and narrow shows down if I went with streaming, too. So today is my Pop 5 favorite new shows of the fall!
Thanksgiving Food Fight! (PCC116)
I welcome my hubs, CoCo, back to the show to talk through our lists of favorite Thanksgiving foods, and share some memories of our six (so far!) turkey days together. Warning: This episode will make you hungry!
All Things Statham! (PCC115)
We've got a special guest today! Chris Maitland, a podcaster, blogger and Jason Statham Super Fan joins us to talk all things Statham. Find him online at maitlandsmadness.blogspot.com or on Twitter @cmaitlandmm.
Happy Birthday Scarlett Johansson! (PCC114)
Black Widow turns 35 today! And we're celebrating with a countdown of my favorite Scar-Jo movie rolls. This is a fun one, don't miss out!
Courting Controversy - Cult Classics I DON’T Love! (PCC113)
I'm living dangerously this time around, especially in my own house where the Hubs doesn't appreciate some of my picks. But this is a good chance to talk about movies that a lot of folks love that just aren't my jam. They're not bad, they're just not for me.
R.I.P. - TV Shows Gone Too Soon
Ok, this should have been a longer list, I admit it. But here ya go, my Pop 5 tv shows cancelled before their time.
CoCo Sings Happy Birthday to Chad Kroeger! (PCC111)
It's the return of CoCo! This time around we're celebrating Chad Kroeger's 45th birthday with a list of his guilty pleasure music. Remember what I always say - no judgments! But this time, it's going to be tough.
Favorite Restaurant or Chef Movies! (PCC110)
Sometimes you just need to indulge in movie about food. That time is now, that place is this podcast. Join me for a delicious list of my favorite restaurant or chef movies!
Happy Birthday Leonardo DiCaprio! (PCC109)
Somebody special is turning 45 TODAY! We're talking all things Leo today, with lots of trivia, especially about that weird boat movie he was in.
Hotel Movies... Random, I Know! (PCC108)
Ok, things are getting weird. I'm busting through my Pop 5 movies about, or that mostly take place in a hotel. Also, don't forget I'll be on IGTV tonight with my Pop Culture Crushes of the week.
Let's Talk About Disney+ (PCC107)
The streaming wars are about to be won by the Mouse House... Disney+ launches next week and I'm talking about the content I'm most excited for.
Happy Birthday Matthew McConaughey-hey! (PCC106)
There are a lot of beautiful men in Hollywood and Matthew McConaughey is definitely one of them! He's celebrating the big 5-0 today, so I'm talking through my favorite McConaughey movies! Know what your fav is? Hit me up and social and share your list.
CoCo's Favorite 90s Records! (PCC105)
We're welcoming in a new month and a new guest. My hubs CoCo shares his Pop 5 90s records today and I can't wait to hear what you think of them! Also, tune in Friday afternoon for my first ever Pop Culture Crush on Instagram Live. I'll tell you all about what I'm crushing on this week!
Halloween Extravaganza! (PCC104)
Buckle up folks, we're having a Halloween Extravaganza! I'm ditching the Pop 5 format for a spooktacular Pop 10 favorite Halloween movies list! CAN YOU HANDLE IT?!?!
Halloween Nostalgia TV! (PCC103)
You know those shows or specials you look forward to every year? Yeah, we're going to talk about them!
Happy Birthday Winona Ryder! (PCC102)
One of my favs is having a birthday today!!!! I'm talking about my favorite Winona Ryder movies, with a few special shout outs to a little TV show she worked on for Netflix. Know what it is?!
Welcome to the Show! (PCC101)
Hi everyone, welcome to Pop Culture Crush. I'm super excited to get to know you all and talk about movies, music, TV shows, books, food, really just about anything. So, without further delay, here's episode 1, featuring my favorite-most watched movies!
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