249: How Rom Coms Ruined Us

249: How Rom Coms Ruined Us

Author: PodcastOne November 13, 2024 Duration: 53:02
Lauren, Chan, and returning guest Joe Peacock are diving in to chat about the biggest misconceptions and unrealistic expectations that romantic comedies have given them, from jobs and apartments to the way a partner should be expressing their love. Lauren, Chan, and Joe take a look at some of the rom coms that have lied to them the most: You’ve Got Mail, Runaway Bride, Pretty Woman, How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days, and more. They also chat about the rom com male archetypes and why rom com writers have set women and men up for disappointment. Finally, Chan shares where she was looking for her perfect meet-cute to happen, Lauren recalls a time where she tried to create a rom com moment in her life, and Joe shares his dream of dating someone adjacent to a certain celebrity.  Shop Clean Simple Eats protein powder a nd use code POPAPOLOGISTS for 10% off! Click here to try EarlyBird CBD/THC gummies and use code POP20 for 20% off.  To support the show, consider subscribing on Patreon, where you can get a bonus epi sode of Pop Apologists every Friday! Please note this episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct or indirect financial interest in products or services referred to in this episode. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Ever wonder why we invest so much emotional energy in the lives of famous people? That’s the central, messy question at the heart of Pop Apologists. Hosted by two sisters with an uncanny ability to dissect celebrity culture with the same intense scrutiny they apply to their own family dynamics, this podcast digs into the strange, often unspoken contract between the public and the famous. Each episode feels like a lively, sometimes heated, kitchen-table conversation where a pop culture moment-a viral scandal, a career comeback, a baffling feud-is picked apart not just for gossip, but for deeper meaning. They explore what our fascination says about modern society, our values, and our own personal narratives. You’ll hear them debate with the passion of lifelong fans and the critical eye of cultural observers, arguing whether a celebrity’s misstep is a genuine failing or a media construct, and why we feel compelled to defend or condemn them. Produced by PodcastOne, this isn’t just a recap of headlines; it’s a thoughtful, often funny, and deeply personal examination of why we care, how celebrity shapes culture, and why analyzing someone like a distant cousin can be surprisingly revealing. Tune in for a unique blend of personal anecdote and cultural critique that makes you rethink your own pop culture investments.
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274: Is Taylor Swift Team Justin? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

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272: The Death of John O’Keefe & the Trial of Karen Read Part 2 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

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271: The Death of John O’Keefe & the Trial of Karen Read Part 1 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:04:38
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270: Trust Issues, Money Drama, & How to Keep the Spark Alive [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 56:28
Marriage is magical… but also occasionally maddening. In this episode, we welcome licensed marriage and family therapist Aly Bullock, to spill her wisdom on making love last long after the honeymoon. 💥 [00:02:10] We kick…
269: Katy Perry Went to Space. We Have Thoughts. [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 57:35
[00:00–02:00] 🚀 Was this really a “medium news week”? The girls dive into the headline that sent them — literally — into orbit. [02:00–06:00] 🌌 Katy Perry returns from space and says she’s “never felt more connected to l…
267: Celeb Interiors, Budget-Friendly Design, and Making Your Home YOU [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:11:21
Lauren and Chan are joined by Olivia Snow of Mother’s Daughter Design (@mothersdaughterdesign on Instagram) to chat about all things interior design. They dive into discussing their favorite celebrity homes, as well as a…