PS You're Wrong: A Pop Culture Podcast

The Drama (Episode 330)

Shelby and Matt — Thu, 16 Apr 2026 05:44:00 +0000

Shelby's back from vacation and ready to discuss the marital woes of Zendaya and Robert Pattinson in The Drama with Matt. Did they like the twist? Did they like the ending? Did they like Alana Haim's acting? All answers are revealed.

Mike & Nick & Nick & Alice (Episode 329)

Shelby and Matt — Thu, 02 Apr 2026 13:04:22 +0000

With no solid films heading to theaters this week, Matt and Shelby braved the world of Netflix releases, dragging themselves through the time-travel mobster movie Mike & Nick & Nick & Alice. Was it good? No. How bad was it? Listen to find out.

Project Hail Mary (Episode 328)

Shelby and Matt — Thu, 26 Mar 2026 05:57:00 +0000

Shelby and Matt are back to discuss Ryan Gosling's new film Project Hail Mary. Together, the pair discusses whether this is a kid's movie, how amnesia works, and why Sandra Huller deserves an Oscar nomination for this role.

Pop Culture Roundup #208

Shelby and Matt — Tue, 24 Mar 2026 05:34:00 +0000

Chappell Roan is yelling at kids, Taylor Frankie Paul is throwing chairs at kids, and one kid exploded into a pile of blood during Ready or Not 2: Here I Come. Matt & Shelby are here to discuss it all as well as Company Retreat during this week's PCR.

2026 Academy Awards (Episode 327)

Shelby and Matt — Thu, 19 Mar 2026 05:11:00 +0000

For the 8th year in a row, Matt and Shelby are breaking down the Academy Awards. From the snubs and surprises to the red carpet looks, PSYW is here to let you know the real winners and losers of the night.

2025 Film Rankings (Episode 326)

Shelby and Matt — Thu, 12 Mar 2026 05:25:00 +0000

Back for their eighth year in a row, Matt and Shelby are ranking every single movie they saw in 2025 from Oscar darlings to box office bombs. What will claim the coveted top spot and will it be Ella McCay?

Wuthering Heights (Episode 325)

Shelby and Matt — Thu, 19 Feb 2026 06:37:00 +0000

Shelby and Matt (chained to the fireplace) are back to discuss/bark about the new Wuthering Heights adaptation from Emerald Fennell. Is it a good adaptation? No. But is it fun? Also no. But does it have an interesting point of view? No, again. BUT is it memorable? We shall see, but probably not. Did Shelby like it, though? Yes.

The Moment (Episode 324)

Shelby and Matt — Thu, 12 Feb 2026 06:57:00 +0000

Shelby and Matt are using all their best pop girl knowledge to unpack Charli XCX's new film The Moment (which may or may not be about Taylor Swift). There's plenty to unpack, including the cameos, the fans, and Charli's career post-Brat.

Send Help (Episode 323)

Shelby and Matt — Thu, 05 Feb 2026 10:27:00 +0000

Matt and Shelby revel in Sam Raimi's latest horror comedy, Send Help. If these two got stuck on a desert island it would probably go something like this anyways.

2026 Oscar Nominations (Episode 322)

Shelby and Matt — Thu, 29 Jan 2026 06:15:00 +0000

Since there weren't any great new releases playing in theaters this week, Matt and Shelby turned their attention to the 2026 Oscar nominations. The pair unpack the snubs and surprises catagory by catagory.

Pop Culture Roundup #207

Shelby and Matt — Tue, 27 Jan 2026 06:40:00 +0000

Oh no! Matt and Shelby's text messages have been confiscated by the court and it turns out they're calling everyone a "little bitch." This week the pair are discussing Blake Lively and Taylor Swift's texts, Colton Underwood crashing out on The Traitors, the new animated movie Arco and Kate Hudson's Oscar-nominated turn in Song Sung Blue.

Primates We Meet on Vacation (Episode 321)

Shelby and Matt — Thu, 22 Jan 2026 06:00:00 +0000

Matt and Shelby are back with one of their signature unhinged double-feature episodes. This week they'll be discussing the creature horror film Primate as well as Netflix's latest rom-com People We Meet on Vacation. Both were bad, but which was worse? That's up for debate.

2026 Film Preview (Episode 320)

Shelby and Matt — Thu, 15 Jan 2026 06:58:00 +0000

Shelby and Matt are back to discuss all the movies coming out this year, while predicting their Rotten Tomatoes scores. Are they excited about The Devil Wears Prada 2? Avengers: Doomsday? Wuthering Heights? Find out here.

Pop Culture Roundup #206

Shelby and Matt — Tue, 13 Jan 2026 14:48:29 +0000

It's awards season baby! Matt and Shelby break down everything that happened at the 2026 Golden Globes before pivoting to The Traitors, RuPaul's Drag Race, and Heated Rivalry. Then Matt discusses old Oscar winners, and Shelby discusses a rabid monkey for love it or hate it.

Stranger Things Season 5 (Episode 319)

Shelby and Matt — Thu, 08 Jan 2026 06:57:00 +0000

SURPRISE! This is actually the secret bonus episode of Stranger Things Season 5! Matt and Shelby venture into the Upside Down one final time (at least until the reboot) to break down the end of Stranger Things.

Pop Culture Roundup #205

Shelby and Matt — Tue, 06 Jan 2026 10:10:00 +0000

Happy New Year PSers! We've got coverage on Critics Choice Awards, Este Haim's wedding, and all the millionaire yacht antics you never knew about. It's a roundup for the books as we kick off a brand new year

Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery (Episode 318)

Shelby and Matt — Thu, 18 Dec 2025 06:59:00 +0000

Benoit Blanc is back, and Matt and Shelby are here to talk about it! Your favorite podcast hosts discuss Wake Up Dead Man, the third Knives Out film, along with its ensemble cast and Oscar chances.

Pop Culture Roundup #204

Shelby and Matt — Tue, 16 Dec 2025 14:40:06 +0000

This is mostly a TV recap with Shelby and Matt catching up on Stranger Things, The Real Housewives, I Love LA, and, of course, the Taylor Swift documentary.

Eternity (Episode 317)

Shelby and Matt — Thu, 11 Dec 2025 07:58:00 +0000

Matt and Shelby break down the many versions of the afterlife, including the complicated Mormon structure, the vague Christian one, and the version in Eternity.

Wicked: For Good (Episode 316)

Shelby and Matt — Thu, 04 Dec 2025 06:36:00 +0000

Matt and Shelby took the Thanksgiving break to process everything that happened in Wicked: For Good and as you can imagine, they've got some thoughts on the matter. The pair discuss the new songs, Elphaba's sex cardigan, and if Wicked should have been split into two films in the end.

Pop Culture Roundup #203

Shelby and Matt — Tue, 02 Dec 2025 12:47:15 +0000

Matt and Shelby discuss Dancing With the Stars, Beyonce's Act II rollout, and why Taylor Swift is letting Donald Trump use her music at rallys.

The Running Man (Episode 315)

Shelby and Matt — Thu, 20 Nov 2025 06:28:00 +0000

Matt and Shelby are back to discuss running, men, Glen Powell, Stephen King, and where they'd hide from the law.

Frankenstein (Episode 314)

Shelby and Matt — Thu, 13 Nov 2025 10:06:00 +0000

Two nerds arguing about the merits of Frankenstein? No, it's not your English 101 course but it might as well be!! Matt and Shelby are at odds as they discuss the themes, motifs, and visual hang ups with Guillermo del Toro's new monster flick.

Bugonia (Episode 313)

Shelby and Matt — Thu, 06 Nov 2025 08:16:00 +0000

Matt and Shelby have a lot of thoughts on conspiracy theories, aliens and Emma Stone's net worth on this episode focusing on Yorgos Lanthimos's new film Bugonia.

A House of Dynamite (Episode 312)

Shelby and Matt — Thu, 30 Oct 2025 05:12:00 +0000

Kathryn Bigelow has returned with another stressful movie about America, only this time it's focused on a fictional missile strike on Chicago. Matt and Shelby have a lot of opinions, but don't share that many.

Pop Culture Roundup #202

Shelby and Matt — Tue, 28 Oct 2025 07:17:00 +0000

Obviously there is more Taylor Swift news to disect, but we've also got Lily Allen's new album, a horror film named after Shelby and our nemesis Colleen Hoover.

The Life of a Showgirl (Episode 311)

Shelby and Matt — Thu, 16 Oct 2025 10:00:00 +0000

It's the moment you've all been waiting for! Matt and Shelby are back to discuss Travis Kelce's redwood, Elizabeth Taylor's husbands and or course Taylor Swift's feud with Charli XCX. Your favorite Swiftie and your favorite Swiftie Hater are here to break down The Life of a Showgirl track by track.

Pop Culture Roundup #201

Shelby and Matt — Tue, 14 Oct 2025 15:30:17 +0000

We're back and ready to discuss Taylor Swift's upcoming video project, the premiere of Marty Supreme and whether or not Amy Poehler needs a project to host SNL.

One Battle After Another (Episode 310)

Shelby and Matt — Thu, 02 Oct 2025 17:29:46 +0000

Matt and Shelby are unpacking one of the best movies of 2025 and pondering the question of if this is actually a good title for the movie.

The Long Walk (Episode 309)

Shelby and Matt — Thu, 25 Sep 2025 12:25:19 +0000

Shelby and Matt break down the biology, the script and the nihilism at play in The Long Walk, as well as which of them would fare better in an apocalypse.

Pop Culture Roundup #200

Shelby and Matt — Tue, 23 Sep 2025 05:13:00 +0000

It's our 200th Pop Culture Roundup, but in true PSYW fashion, we didn't remember that and so make no mention of it in this episode. Instead we talk about Taylor Swift's new movie-ish thing that's coming to theaters as well as Jimmy Kimmel, Downton Abbey and freedom of speech.

The Summer I Turned Pretty w/ Mica and Mairen Polo (Episode 308)

Shelby and Matt — Thu, 18 Sep 2025 10:05:00 +0000

Belly might have Cousins and both brothers and now Paris, but Shelby has her sisters-in-law on to rant about Jeremiah so who's the real winner? We're talking needle drops, side plots, and all the fan theories as we dish on the series (season?) finale of The Summer I Turned Pretty.

The Roses (Episode 307)

Shelby and Matt — Thu, 04 Sep 2025 07:32:24 +0000

The Roses are getting a divorce, but Matt and Shelby will be together forever. Plus the pair discuss the impending nuptuals of Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce.

Pop Culture Roundup #199

Shelby and Matt — Tue, 19 Aug 2025 14:28:34 +0000

Unfortunately or fortunately (depending on who you are), we're back in the middle of another Taylor Swift album release cycle and Matt and Shelby are discussing it. Plus Matt is ranting about the And Just Like That finale and there's some Super Bowl discourse to get to as well.

Freakier Friday & Weapons (Episode 306)

Shelby and Matt — Thu, 14 Aug 2025 13:46:52 +0000

A witch is forcing children to swap bodies with their mothers in Freakier Friday. A witch is kidnapping children in Weapons. And some kind of which must have put a curse on Taylor Swift to make her choose such an ugly album cover. Matt and Shelby are here to break down it all on this week's episode.

Pop Culture Roundup #198

Shelby and Matt — Tue, 12 Aug 2025 12:52:48 +0000

Taylor Swift is coming back? And Just Like That is ending? Matt and Shelby are actually recording a Pop Culture Roundup? Lots going on in the world as it turns out.

Top Ten Films of 2025 So Far... (Episode 305)

Shelby and Matt — Thu, 07 Aug 2025 10:28:00 +0000

We believe in traditions so gather round for another unserious roundup of our favorite movies out this year. Does Snow White make the cut? Did Shelby finally see Drop? Will Matt ever let On Becoming a Guinea Fowl go? Listen for all our favorites and where to watch them!

Pop Culture Roundup #197

Shelby and Matt — Tue, 05 Aug 2025 10:16:00 +0000

We have great jeans--but they're Levi's as we avoid talking about SS and AE to instead focus on Beyonce's Act III. Plus there's talk on And Just Like That, Justin Timberlake, and our favorite new, definitely real couple, Liam Neeson and Pamela Anderson.

The Fantastic Four: First Steps (Episode 304)

Shelby and Matt — Thu, 31 Jul 2025 15:55:14 +0000

People want this Fantastic Four to reset the MCU. Shelby just wants it to be better and Matt...just wants to talk about And Just Like That. It's another Pedro Pascal vehicle, another superhero flick, and another mess of an episode. We herald...this nonsense.

Eddington (Episode 303)

Shelby and Matt — Thu, 24 Jul 2025 13:53:46 +0000

We have to go back Shelby! To COVID! Matt and Shelby dive back into mask debates, social distancing and TikTok as they discuss Ari Aster's pandemic-era western Eddington. They argue as you might have guessed.

Superman (Episode 302)

Shelby and Matt — Thu, 17 Jul 2025 13:38:12 +0000

The DCEU is dead, but the DCU is just getting started. Shelby and Matt chat about the latest Superman iteration, Matt's hatred of dogs and why listeners should refrain from dying their hair bleach blonde even if it looks good on Nicholas Hoult.

Pop Culture Roundup #196

Shelby and Matt — Tue, 15 Jul 2025 12:24:44 +0000

Matt and Shelby are back to discuss Jojo Siwa, Love Island and The Devil Wears Prada 2. Plus an in-depth look at Haim's newest album and the animated Oscar race.

Jurassic World Rebirth (Episode 301)

Shelby and Matt — Thu, 10 Jul 2025 12:12:55 +0000

As if Matt and Shelby could skip a Jurassic Park/World episode. Matt is back from vacation and the pair are ready to discuss gentle mercenaries, sea monsters and Jonathan Bailey's American accent.

Mailbag Spectacular (Episode 300)

Shelby and Matt — Thu, 12 Jun 2025 05:44:00 +0000

To celebrate 300 episodes of the podcast, Matt and Shelby are answering listerner questions from our loyal fans. What are their real jobs? What are there favorite movies? Why are they still hosting this podcast nearly seven years later? The answers are within.

Overcompensating Season 1 (Episode 299)

Shelby and Matt — Thu, 05 Jun 2025 05:30:00 +0000

Shelby did not get into Candid Campus Couture and Matt did not have a poster of Megan Fox in his dorm, but they still related to a lot of the millenial cringe going on in Overcompensating Season 1. Plus who doesn't want to hear Matt discuss being straight in college and Shelby try not to be homophobic during pride month?

Pop Culture Roundup #195

Shelby and Matt — Wed, 04 Jun 2025 12:26:33 +0000

No one has been talking about Taylor Swift so we figured that we would do it.

Mission: Impossible — The Final Reckoning (Episode 298)

Shelby and Matt — Thu, 29 May 2025 13:48:56 +0000

Mission Impossible has its final reckoning—but don’t call it a part two!! We’re talking about the end of an era with more stunts, more exposition, more villains and even more questions.

Thunderbolts (Episode 297)

Shelby and Matt — Thu, 22 May 2025 12:26:01 +0000

PS You're Wrong* takes on Thunderbolts*

The most annoying people you know take on the best Marvel movie in quite some time.

P.S. You're Wrong About Gerard Butler (Episode 296 - Birthday Special)

Shelby and Matt — Thu, 15 May 2025 11:14:48 +0000

Shelby is still older than Matt and in honor of her turning another year more ancient, we're discussing her favor genre of movies: disaster flicks and more specifically those starring Gerard Butler. From terrorists destroying the White House to dragons destroying gardens to Xerxes destroying 300 Spartans, there's a lot of disaster to go around. But maybe the greatest disaster of all is Gerard Butler's career? Let's unpack.

Sunrise on the Reaping (Episode 295)

Shelby and Matt — Tue, 22 Apr 2025 05:02:00 +0000

After some technical difficulties, we're delivering last week's main episode this week instead. Halfway through recording our episode on the latest Hunger Games book, Matt's audio cut out, so we re-recorded the back half of the episode. However, that means there are some points we discuss twice in this episode and some we don't hit on at all. May the odds ever be in your favor as you piece through this episode, and we'll be back in a few weeks when Shelby returns from her Japanese vacation.

Pop Culture Roundup #194

Shelby and Matt — Tue, 15 Apr 2025 13:06:00 +0000

Blue Origin sent Gayle King screaming into space. Aimee Lou thinks SNL went too far. Weezer has Coachella but they also have legal problems (attempted murder). For love it or hate it, Matt declines Drop and Shelby’s returned to The Last of Us.

The White Lotus Season 3 (Episode 294)

Shelby and Matt — Thu, 10 Apr 2025 11:26:08 +0000

“I’m just a people pleaser,” we say as we finally get to dedicate an entire episode to White Lotus S3. With incest, female friendship, and blood money in the balance, was Mike White able to stick the landing on his most ambitious season yet? There might not be tsunamis, but there’s still a lot (for brothers) to love.

Pop Culture Roundup #193

Shelby and Matt — Tue, 08 Apr 2025 13:02:22 +0000

Olivia Munn asks the brave question about Katy Perry’s ASStronauts. SNL *is* god's country. Team Gabby had their first crisis of faith. And Minecraft is…succeeding? For love it or hate it, we’re both gaga for The Studio so you better watch it.

Death of a Unicorn (Episode 293)

Shelby and Matt — Thu, 03 Apr 2025 10:34:23 +0000

Matt and Shelby discuss unicorns, big pharma and the prospect of being ripped in half for your boss.

Pop Culture Roundup #192

Shelby and Matt — Tue, 01 Apr 2025 15:20:22 +0000

Ben Platt's dad is flying across the country, Matt is listening to religious podcasts and Shelby has thoughts on The White Lotus Season 3.

Snow White (Episode 292)

Shelby and Matt — Thu, 27 Mar 2025 05:48:00 +0000

Snow Woke is finally out but is it as bad as every corner of the internet seemed to expect? With bad press, controversial stars, an ableist issue, and about a billion worldbuilding questions, we have plenty to say about Disney's latest live action.

Pop Culture Roundup #191

Shelby and Matt — Tue, 25 Mar 2025 05:58:00 +0000

Barely anything happened this week in the news but we somehow managed to run long and talk about random things such as Justin Bieber and Selena Gomez's relationship from 15 years ago.

Opus (Episode 291)

Shelby and Matt — Thu, 20 Mar 2025 12:41:43 +0000

Dina and Simone can't be with us today, but Matt and Shelby are on hand to discuss bodies stuffed in bean bags, if paparazzi members get invited on press trips and cults.

Pop Culture Roundup #190

Shelby and Matt — Tue, 18 Mar 2025 11:49:00 +0000

Jonathan Majors and Kanye West are back again. Lucky us. Also Matt and Shelby argue about Yellowjackets and discuss White Lotus Season 3.

Mickey 17 (Episode 290)

Shelby and Matt — Thu, 13 Mar 2025 12:18:27 +0000

From creepers and sauces to cloning and robots, Matt and Shelby discuss the latest Bong Joon-Ho film in depth.

Pop Culture Roundup #189

Shelby and Matt — Tue, 11 Mar 2025 12:00:00 +0000

Much to discuss this week including more Blake Lively drama, Meghan Markle's new show, Lady Gaga's new album and the state of the world as a whole.

2025 Oscars (Episode 289)

Shelby and Matt — Thu, 06 Mar 2025 06:24:00 +0000

From Anora and Emilia Perez to Demi Moore and Adrien Moore, Matt and Shelby have a lot of opinions on the 2025 Oscars.

Pop Culture Roundup #188

Shelby and Matt — Tue, 04 Mar 2025 19:14:00 +0000

Katy Perry is going to outer space and Shelby has some thoughts on that. Also Matt and Shelby break down this season of The Traitors.

2024 Film Rankings (Episode 288)

Shelby and Matt — Thu, 27 Feb 2025 14:42:01 +0000

For the 7th year in a row, Matthew and Shelby are ranking every movie they've seen from best to worst. Will Shelby drag down a campy musical? Will Matthew tank the placement of a summer popcorn flick? Where will Madam Web land? Listen to find out how all 105 movies faired.

The Substance (Episode 287)

Shelby and Matt — Thu, 13 Feb 2025 05:09:16 +0000

Shelby and Matt see if they are one as they discuss the bloodiest Oscar’s Best Picture entrant, The Substance. With love for Demi Moore and hate for the sledgehammer of a message, there is a lot of gore to sift through to get to a very obvious point.

Pop Culture Roundup #187

Shelby and Matt — Tue, 11 Feb 2025 14:46:35 +0000

Shoutout to sports on their big day. We talk the Eagles, Kendrick Lamar, Taylor Swift and what the smaller awards may mean for the Oscars. Plus Shelby struggles to see oscar contenders and Matt reveals the first real dud this dumpuary.

Companion (Episode 286)

Shelby and Matt — Thu, 06 Feb 2025 06:07:00 +0000

Matt and Shelby are discussing AI, dating and of course What We Do in the Shadows on this week's episode of the pod focused on Companion.

Pop Culture Roundup #186

Shelby and Matt — Tue, 04 Feb 2025 22:08:26 +0000

Emilia Perez might be a bigot. Justin Baldoni and Blake Lively told to stop tainting the jury pool. Grammys delivered on all fronts. Lady Gaga is making commercial music. And Beyoncé is finally going on tour. For love it or hate it, Shelby recommends Sugarcane and Matt tries to convince yall to like You’re Cordially Invited.

Emilia Perez (Episode 285)

Shelby and Matt — Thu, 30 Jan 2025 13:32:00 +0000

The Oscars may love Emilia Perez but we’re stuck wondering who this is for.

Pop Culture Roundup #185

Shelby and Matt — Tue, 28 Jan 2025 06:50:00 +0000

Matt and Shelby spend most of their time breaking down the new Oscar nominees, but then there is also some chit chat about Traitors and Presence at the end. Plust Taylor Swift and Blake Lively because why not?

One of Them Days (Episode 284)

Shelby and Matt — Thu, 23 Jan 2025 06:53:00 +0000

A bit of a hodge podge episode that does include content related to Blake Lively, a Polish Nobel Prize Winner and Keke Palmer.

2025 Film Preview (Episode 283)

Shelby and Matt — Thu, 16 Jan 2025 14:23:21 +0000

2025 is bringing with it a whole slate of new films from this weekend's Keke Palmer comedy to Avatar 3. Shelby and Matt break down 30 movies heading to theaters in 2025, trying to separate the best from the worst.

Nosferatu (Episode 282)

Shelby and Matt — Thu, 09 Jan 2025 06:35:00 +0000

Dracula is coming. Look busy.

Pop Culture Roundup #184

Shelby and Matt — Wed, 08 Jan 2025 00:49:07 +0000

Ring in a new year with new new gossip! Nicki Glaser roasted the Golden Globes. Zendaya got engaged. Blake Lively continues to divide the internet. Lin Manuel-Miranda always wanted . And Shelby has more to say about Babygirl.

Carry On (Episode 281)

Shelby and Matt — Thu, 19 Dec 2024 19:22:00 +0000

What's worse: Going through TSA or watching a movie about it?

Pop Culture Roundup #183

Shelby and Matt — Tue, 17 Dec 2024 06:30:00 +0000

Holiday Catch Up (Episode 280)

Shelby and Matt — Thu, 12 Dec 2024 13:37:00 +0000

Matt has been on vacation so he and Shelby have a lot to catch up on including Wicked, Moana II, Gladiator II, Juror #2 and of course I Saw the TV

Heretic (Episode 279)

Shelby and Matt — Thu, 14 Nov 2024 17:22:49 +0000

Sister Shelby and Brother Matt break rank to talk faith crises and Christ figures in the new horror film Heretic.

Agatha All Along (Episode 278)

Shelby and Matt — Thu, 07 Nov 2024 05:22:00 +0000

Matt and Shelby have a few people they'd like to toss in those mud pits and send the Salem Seven after, but instead they're just trying to vibe out on the Witches' Road with Patti LuPone and the gays.

Pop Culture Roundup #182

Shelby and Matt — Tue, 05 Nov 2024 16:23:35 +0000

Forget about your troubles and listen to us talk about Armie Hammer Time, Channing Tatum, Shawn Mendes, and Jason Kelce fighting homophobia with homophobia! It’s a pop culture roundup for the times (hectic, disorganized, completely unhinged).

Conclave (Episode 277)

Shelby and Matt — Thu, 31 Oct 2024 13:37:00 +0000

Religious Trauma: The Podcast is back with your hosts Shelby and Matt discussing the pros and cons of the Roman Catholic Church. Shelby loves how many men are involved while Matt is really jazzed on their LGBTQ+ stances. Plus, they chat about that twist at the end of Conclave and where exactly the Pope sleeps at night.

Pop Culture Roundup #181

Shelby and Matt — Tue, 29 Oct 2024 12:04:45 +0000

There’s an election. There’s also another Chappell Roan story. Hugh Jackman isn’t gay. And Timothee Chalamet has a mustache. So it’s bad news all around on this week’s pop culture roundup.

We Live in Time (Episode 276)

Shelby and Matt — Fri, 25 Oct 2024 18:41:00 +0000

A cancer patient and a golden retriever partner is basically how we pitch our podcast so OF COURSE we had to talk about We Live In Time, the new romantic drama starring Florence Pugh and Andrew Garfield.

Pop Culture Roundup #180

Shelby and Matt — Tue, 22 Oct 2024 05:50:00 +0000

It’s bad news at the top half with coverage of Diddy, Liam Payne, and TMZ. Then divas only with Cynthia Erivo, Charli XCX, and Taylor Swift. For Love It Or Hate It, Matt praises sex workers in Anora and Shelby is surprised by Woman of the Hour.

It's What's Inside (Episode 275)

Shelby and Matt — Thu, 17 Oct 2024 11:10:00 +0000

“It’s What’s Inside needs no explanation,” said no one ever. But that's why we're here.

Pop Culture Roundup #179

Shelby and Matt — Tue, 15 Oct 2024 05:09:00 +0000

Shelby attempts to break down the Diddy case. Princess Diaries is getting a third entry. Anne Hathaway is winning a viral moment. J Lo is learning something through this summer. And Jessica Chastain is our penny pinching queen. For love it or hate it, it’s Brat but it’s different for Matt and Shelby declares her undying love for AMC’s Interview with the Vampire.

The Wild Robot (Episode 274)

Shelby and Matt — Thu, 10 Oct 2024 11:59:00 +0000

We might suffer from folie a deux but we’re not talking about it this week! Instead we tune in to the feel-good, look-good Dreamworks animation celebration, The Wild Robot.

My Old Ass (Episode 273)

Shelby and Matt — Thu, 26 Sep 2024 14:56:32 +0000

These two old asses talk about Aubrey Plaza’s much hotter one as we gush about the new time travel movie My Old Ass.

Pop Culture Roundup #178

Shelby and Matt — Tue, 24 Sep 2024 13:49:00 +0000

Chappell Roan gets another bad headline cuz people CAN’T READ. Biopics are getting WEIRD for Pharrell and Robbie Williams. Katy Perry has a TERRIBLE album release week. Hayden Panettiere is sick of EVERYONE being up in her business. And Devin from The Bachelorette being a certified stalker WAS on Shelby’s bingo card. For Love it or Hate It, Shelby’s ready to join the coven singing praises to Agatha All Along and Matt is all for the bloody mess that is The Substance.

Blink Twice (Episode 272)

Shelby and Matt — Thu, 29 Aug 2024 12:34:00 +0000

Zoe Kravitz put on her director’s hat with her debut film Blink Twice and we’re split on whether or not it’s a good look for her. With missed trigger warnings and mature content, it’s a divisive film with maybe too much going on. Nail art, proverbial (and literal) snakes, men and boys and too many characters for Matt to keep track of, we’re butting heads on what works and what doesn’t in this feminist manifesto on power, abuse, and the #MeToo of it all.

Pop Culture Roundup #177

Shelby and Matt — Tue, 27 Aug 2024 12:14:00 +0000

Taylor Swift breaks her silence on breaking her silence. Chappell Roane is setting up boundaries around her stardom. The DNC tried to bully Beyonce into showing up. And Kaitlyn Bristowe f*cks around and finds out when it comes to Tayshia Adams and Bachelor Nation. For Love It or Hate It, Shelby recommends psychothriller Strange Darling and Matt sings praises to Sabrina Carpenter’s “Short’n’sweet”

Alien: Romulus (Episode 271)

Shelby and Matt — Thu, 22 Aug 2024 13:16:00 +0000

Crawling spider aliens, big acid blood aliens, human baby aliens. Matt and Shelby are discussing all things alien on this episode on Alien: Romulus.

Pop Culture Roundup #176

Shelby and Matt — Tue, 20 Aug 2024 05:54:00 +0000

There’s new interest in the Blake Lively witch hunt. Taylor Swift is also having a week of it. Ryan Murphy also has his eye on the Chiefs. Doja Cat finally got hooked up with Jonathan Quinn. And there’s a whole lot in there about gay mormons and still-a-child Millie Bobbie Brown. For Love it or Hate It, Matt can’t stand by everything Lady Gaga does but he is back on the Big Brother train and Shelby tries her best to recommend the YA horror novel, The Honeys.

The Bikeriders (Episode 270)

Shelby and Matt — Thu, 15 Aug 2024 05:14:00 +0000

This weird movie is streaming on Peacock but we don't recommend you watch it. Just listen to this episode of the podcast instead. Shelby basically acts out most of the film.

Pop Culture Roundup #175

Shelby and Matt — Tue, 13 Aug 2024 05:02:00 +0000

Joaquine Phoenix is weird. Blake Lively is weird. D23 is weird. It's really becoming a weird summer real quick.

Trap (Episode 269)

Shelby and Matt — Thu, 08 Aug 2024 05:02:00 +0000

The world's kindest pop star. The world's weirdest concert. The world's hottest podcasters. Three things addressed on this episode. M. Night Shyamalan's latest disaster gets unpacked as we ask "why?" hundreds of times.

Pop Culture Roundup #174

Shelby and Matt — Tue, 06 Aug 2024 05:22:00 +0000

Twisters (Episode 268 w/ Laura Boyer)

Shelby and Matt — Thu, 25 Jul 2024 13:17:00 +0000

Is it a love triangle or is it two people who meant to work together beset upon by a pesky third? Thus is the question of Twisters and also this podcast as frequent guest/Shelby's sister joins the fray this week. Matt, Shelby, and Laura break down the science of volcanos, the science of hottness, and of course the science of British/Irish/Oklahoman accents. If you feel it, listen to the pod.

Pop Culture Roundup #173

Shelby and Matt — Tue, 23 Jul 2024 14:07:27 +0000

Katy Petty insists she understands satire. Kamala Harris claims her brat summer. But it’s Matt who has the story to tell in this absolute mess of an episode.

Top Ten Films of 2024 So Far... (Episode 267)

Shelby and Matt — Thu, 18 Jul 2024 04:48:00 +0000

It’s another long honored tradition here at PSYW where we take a moment to reflect on our favorites of the year so far—and just how mad our choices can make each other.

A Quiet Place: Day One (Episode 266)

Shelby and Matt — Thu, 04 Jul 2024 12:52:00 +0000

Who printed that copy of the New York Times? Would a dog survive the apocalypse? Is Patsy's actually a pizza restaruant in New York? Did Matt know this was a cancer movie before he sat down? Shelby and Matt unpack A Quiet Place: Day One, unpacking all of your most pressing questions about the franchise.

Pop Culture Roundup #172

Shelby and Matt — Tue, 02 Jul 2024 05:49:00 +0000

There’s little news but much to discuss as we share our thoughts on The Bear, Freaky Friday take two, JoJo Siwa in general, and all the things we’re loving.

Inside out 2 (Episode 265)

Shelby and Matt — Thu, 27 Jun 2024 05:55:00 +0000

Shelby and Matt are discussing emotions, and also Inside Out 2. Is Pixar's latest a hit or a flop? Why was Mindy Kaling recast? Which co-host has more anxiety? All your questions will be answered.

Pop Culture Roundup #171

Shelby and Matt — Tue, 25 Jun 2024 04:33:19 +0000

After a long hiatus of pop culture roundcasts, Matt and Shelby are back with a Tuesday episode discussing the state of pop music from Justin Timberlake's DUI and Charli XCX's "feud" with Lorde to Taylor Swift's latest on stage guests and your favorite artist's favorite artist.

Bridgerton Season 3 w/ Philly Tilaye (Episode 264)

Shelby and Matt — Thu, 20 Jun 2024 09:44:00 +0000

Shelby couldn't resist doing an episode on Bridgerton so she brings on *another* friend from work, Philly, to talk all things Pollin--the good and the (mostly) bad for this third season of Netflix's horny romdramcom.

Hit Man (Episode 263)

Shelby and Matt — Thu, 13 Jun 2024 11:51:00 +0000

Well let's start by all saying ACAB. Then we can get into Glen Powell's undercover cop comedy Hit Man. Shelby and Matt also discuss the latest in Taylor Swift news because Shelby always has thoughts.

Furiosa (Episode 262)

Shelby and Matt — Thu, 30 May 2024 05:07:00 +0000

The longer the episode goes, the less Matt likes this movie. The longer this episode goes, the more Shelby craves cabbage.

P.S. You're Wrong About Kirsten Dunst (Episode 261 - Birthday Special)

Shelby and Matt — Thu, 16 May 2024 05:50:00 +0000

Shelby is turning *redacted* and in honor of her birthday we are looking back at the career of relatable queen Kirsten Dunst. From Wag the Dog to Shelby believing she could befriend Kirsten in a dog park, we break down the OG Mary Jane/Amy March/Marie Antoinette and her fantastic filmography. Also there are aliens involved.

The Idea of You & The Fall Guy (Episode 260)

Shelby and Matt — Thu, 09 May 2024 05:52:00 +0000

It's rom-com week on the pod! And also I'm realizing typing this up that it's a Devil Wears Prada-themed week as well. Anne Hathaway. Emily Blunt. Some boys. No Meryl.

Challengers (Episode 259)

Shelby and Matt — Thu, 02 May 2024 05:59:00 +0000

Noted tennis experts, Shelby and Matt discuss the technical aspects of the film Challengers. Was Zendaya serving looks? Did the product placement double fault? And did the boys ever....umm....grand slam each other? We're here to break it down.

The Tortured Poets Department (Episode 258)

Shelby and Matt — Thu, 25 Apr 2024 05:14:00 +0000

Just as Shelby's long hard faught battle to turn Matt into AOC has been working incredibly well, Matt's deprogramming of Shelby as a Swiftie takes another step in the right direction. The Tortured Poets Department is out and mostly just torturing listeners. Shelby and Matt attempt to breakdown a 31-track album and discuss what is going on in Taylor Swift's head.

Civil War (Episode 257)

Shelby and Matt — Thu, 18 Apr 2024 05:25:00 +0000

We have another Alex Garland movie to argue about with his take on the American hellscape in Civil War. In the spirit of taking sides, Shelby roots for and Matt stands against and there’s probably no winner but they’ll be damned if they ever admit one of them is wrong.

Monkey Man (Episode 256)

Shelby and Matt — Thu, 11 Apr 2024 15:15:00 +0000

Shelby and Matt join the gaggle of hes, shes and theys giggling over Dev Patel. It’s an episode all about his directorial, leading--action-man debut Monkey Man that’s making the internet say John Wick who?

Cowboy Carter (Episode 255)

Shelby and Matt — Thu, 04 Apr 2024 05:01:00 +0000

After far too many expeditions into Taylor Swift's discography, Matt has finally coerced Shelby into discussing a Beyonce album. The pair unpack Cowboy Carter in a way that only two white kids who haven't listened to country music in years can do.

Immaculate (Episode 254)

Shelby and Matt — Thu, 28 Mar 2024 05:37:00 +0000

Shelby offends Italians, Catholics and conservatives while Matt breaks down just how political boobs can be. It's time to talk Immaculate and just how many religious tokens can be used to k*** a person.

Cancer Catch Up (Episode 253)

Shelby and Matt — Thu, 21 Mar 2024 05:12:00 +0000

Matt has cancer, and as a result these episodes are getting more chaotic. Dune 2. Cowboy Carter. Madame Web. The Oscars. Dead Poet's Society of Tortured Artists. This episode has a little bit of everything, and yet not one important thing was said.

2023 Film Rankings (Episode 252)

Shelby and Matt — Thu, 29 Feb 2024 06:12:00 +0000

Tradition time! Shelby and Matt ruin the rest of the year as they look back and rank every single movie they saw in 2023. From Shelby’s faves to Matt’s least, we have to DO MATH to figure out who’s taste reigns supreme and what our favorites are according to this combined monstrosity.

Pop Culture Roundup #170

Shelby and Matt — Tue, 13 Feb 2024 09:00:00 +0000

Live and in person Shelby and Matt break down the Super Bowl royalty, Usher's halftime show, Beyonce's genre pivot, and then Dakota Johnson's press tour and Drake's leaked nudes. For love it or hate it, Matt authentically recs Beyonce and Shelby full-heartedly shrugs at Nyad.

Argylle (Episode 251)

Shelby and Matt — Thu, 08 Feb 2024 06:42:00 +0000

Shelby and Matt unspool the plot twists in this weirdly anticipated, definitely panned spy comedy/thriller. Sam Rockwell vs Bryce Dallas Howard. Zany twists vs illogical leaps. Ugly dresses vs the worst haircuts you've ever seen. There's a lot to hate about this movie but doesn't that just mean there's more for us to love?

Pop Culture Roundup #169

Shelby and Matt — Tue, 06 Feb 2024 20:18:26 +0000

The Grammys take the main stage with call outs and album announcements and celebrity snubs. Is Taylor headed to over saturation? Will the new poets society be a total snooze? Did Celine Dion deserve a hug? It’s a long roundup but we spare some time for Justin Timberlake slander (46:45) before diving into our love it or hate it (52:05).

250th Episode Special (Episode 250)

Shelby and Matt — Thu, 01 Feb 2024 13:19:32 +0000

It's the 250th episode! In honor of all the movies Shelby and Matt have sat through, they’re announcing their own Oscar (PSer?) nominations. Listen as they build out a ballot for best actor, best screenplay, best director, etc. etc. etc. from their own accursed archives. Since most of the things they’ve covered are bad, you know it’s bound to be good.

Pop Culture Roundup #168

Shelby and Matt — Tue, 30 Jan 2024 06:15:00 +0000

The Oscars have a certain demographic enraged (0:35). Bradley Cooper is officially Gigi Hadid’s new arm candy (21:20). SNL tries to make Justin Timberlake happen (23:45). For love it or hate it (28:35), Shelby rails against the machine in Netflix’s American Nightmare and Matt thinks everyone is talking about The Traitors.

2024 Movie Preview (Episode 249)

Shelby and Matt — Thu, 25 Jan 2024 06:35:00 +0000

Shelby and Matt keep their tradition alive with a SIXTH ANNUAL movie preview roundup where they take a guess at the movies they're looking forward to as well as the ones they're sure to hate. From superhero spinoffs to vampiric remakes, it's a lineup of the best--and worst--coming out in 2024.

Pop Culture Roundup #167

Shelby and Matt — Tue, 23 Jan 2024 05:23:56 +0000

The Emmys happened (0:45). Renee Rapp is making millennials mad (8:45). Matt checks in on Taylor Swift (17:15). And Shelby plots her boycott of Stranger Things (25:05). For love it or hate it (28:40), Matt co-signs Godzilla Minus One and Shelby obsesses over Society of the Snow.

Mean Girls (Episode 248)

Shelby and Matt — Thu, 18 Jan 2024 06:31:00 +0000

Mean Girls the Musical the Movie is officially out and fans are saying it’s absolutely *not* fetch. Shelby and Matt walk through its various iterations as they try to decide what is and is not working for this zillennial rebranding.

Pop Culture Roundup #166

Shelby and Matt — Tue, 16 Jan 2024 14:39:29 +0000

Things go off the rails pretty quickly, but there’s conspiracies around the new movie Argylle (2:05), Selena Gomez making another questionable decision (16:45), Matt stanning Matt’s, Bradley Cooper’s directorial demands, and Ava Duvernay’s Oscar odds (25:40). For love it or hate it (32:10), Matt remains team Ariana and Shelby rants about awards darling The Holdovers.

2024 Golden Globes (Episode 247)

Shelby and Matt — Thu, 11 Jan 2024 06:41:00 +0000

Shelby and Matt break down their reactions to the newly returned Golden Globes. From a rough start to the wins and losses, they might have been a sleepy affair but there’s still lots to talk about.

Pop Culture Roundup #165

Shelby and Matt — Tue, 09 Jan 2024 05:13:42 +0000

Gypsy Rose has a new fanbase (3:25). Gaylor theories hit the mainstream (9:23). Real Housewives of SLC actually lives up the hype (16:30). Halle Bailey secretly became a mom (29:35). For love it or hate it (38:45), Shelby swings for The Iron Claw and Matt rejects Anyone but You.

Wonka (Episode 246)

Shelby and Matt — Thu, 21 Dec 2023 06:51:00 +0000

Shelby and Matt ring out the year with one of the weirdest movies to ever get the star treatment, Wonka. With forgettable music and a puzzling critic score, they try to figure out if anything works in this prequel nobody asked for.

Pop Culture Roundup #164

Shelby and Matt — Tue, 19 Dec 2023 06:50:00 +0000

Jonathan Majors is dropped (3:25). Too many people are down for a 9-month cruise (6:30). George Santos won't go away (15:00). And the Senate has a sex scandal (17:00). For love it or hate it (22:15), Shelby stumbles into fanfic and Matt hears out Nicki Minaj.

Leave the World Behind (Episode 245)

Shelby and Matt — Thu, 14 Dec 2023 06:04:36 +0000

Shelby and Matt face their fears with Leave the World Behind — for him, facing nature; for her, a bad book adaptation. This divisive disaster flick might star Julia Roberts and Mahershala Ali but it still leaves something to be desired.

Pop Culture Roundup #163

Shelby and Matt — Tue, 12 Dec 2023 06:55:00 +0000

Hugh Jackman might have a new lover (5:35). Taylor Swift is the person of the year (11:00). The Golden Globes finally found a new home (20:00). And we have a new he-who-shall-not-be-named (35:20). For love it or hate it (37:20) Matt praises Beyoncé's Renaissance and Shelby swoons for Godzilla Minus One.

P.S. You're Wrong About Natalie Portman (Episode 244 - Birthday Special)

Shelby and Matt — Thu, 30 Nov 2023 05:29:42 +0000

Matt finally admits he’s getting older with a special birthday episode looking at the careeer of notes peer and triple threat, Natalie Portman. She can act, she can dance, she can write a college thesis! She’s also been in a ton of movies that Matt loves and Shelby’s never seen so buckle up! As noted co-star Jar Jar Binks might say “Dissen ganna be bery messy!”

The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes (Episode 243)

Shelby and Matt — Thu, 23 Nov 2023 06:42:00 +0000

Shelby and Matt use the long holiday to talk about The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes, a book they didn’t like turned into a movie they can’t agree on.

The Marvels (Episode 242)

Shelby and Matt — Thu, 16 Nov 2023 06:49:00 +0000

Shelby and Matt are surprised by The Marvels—from the runtime, the humor, and all of the hate. With a new director, varied source material, and sexism still to combat, the audience is split on the latest MCU film but Shelby and Matt have a good time talking about it!

Pop Culture Roundup #162

Shelby and Matt — Tue, 14 Nov 2023 06:54:00 +0000

The SAG strike is over (0:30). Mean Girls the musical doesn’t want to talk about being a musical (3:45). Taylor Swift sings her heart out back on tour (18:45). And the Grammy noms are out if you’re paying attention (26:40). For love it or hate it (29:10), Shelby gives an update on Selling Sunset and Matt negotiates genres for Nicolas Cage’s Dream Scenario.

Priscilla (Episode 241)

Shelby and Matt — Thu, 09 Nov 2023 06:58:00 +0000

Shelby and Matt sort through their feelings on another Elvis-themed movie, this time about his almost child bride, Priscilla. Can Sofia Coppola inject enough pastel pink to bring some color to this quiet character study or is it still holding back on its towering pop icon?

Five Nights at Freddy's (Episode 240)

Shelby and Matt — Thu, 02 Nov 2023 12:16:18 +0000

Shelby and Matt have no idea what they’re getting into with the surprise hit Five Nights a Freddy’s. Critics hate this video game turned movie but that’s not stopping it from breaking records and bringing another win for theaters and streaming alike. Is there enough to love about this murdered-kids horror comedy (?) or is it a case of needing to be in on the joke?

Pop Culture Roundup #162

Shelby and Matt — Tue, 31 Oct 2023 04:51:19 +0000

Halloween is happening for some of us (1:45). Hasan Minhaj breaks his silence (7:20). Taylor Swift might actually be straight—and swifties have thoughts on 1989 TV (17:15). For love it or hate it (37:40), Shelby talks through Britney Spears’ The Woman in Me and Matt recommends House of Villains.

Killers of the Flower Moon (Episode 239)

Shelby and Matt — Thu, 26 Oct 2023 05:26:00 +0000

With Martin Scorcese’s latest epic, Shelby and Matt take about an hour to talk over a 3+ hour movie about a nearly 400 page book. But who does a better job at telling the story? The shocking story of the 1920s Osage murder plot is given the star treatment, but with white men still doing the heavy lifting, is it too much of a good thing or not enough from the right perspective?

Pop Culture Roundup #161

Shelby and Matt — Tue, 24 Oct 2023 04:26:07 +0000

Jada Pinkett Smith has more to say about her non-relationship relationship with her non-husband husband (0:40). Sydney Sweeney’s new romcom trailer fails to bring the heat (8:40). Britney Spears is preparing to tell all (11:40). And SAG-AFTRA would like members to remember them this Halloween season (17:30). For love it or hate it (22:40), Matt is waiting for Emily Blunt’s apology for Pain Hustlers and Shelby thinks Love is Blind may have finally gone too far.

Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour (Episode 238)

Shelby and Matt — Thu, 19 Oct 2023 05:45:00 +0000

Matt finally sat his a** down to watch Taylor Swift’s masterclass that is her new concert movie, Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour. But was it enough to make this hater a lover? Or does he still need to calm down on being so mean? Get ready for it as Shelby and Matt break down the making/reception of the film before *diving in* (ifykyk) to the full concert experience. These self-proclaimed stand ins for the girls and the gays have a marvelous time talking about (ruining?) everything.

The Creator (Episode 237)

Shelby and Matt — Thu, 05 Oct 2023 05:06:00 +0000

Shelby and Matt saw the biggest movie you probably never heard about and now they get to talk about it. Listen as they unpack The Creator, an original concept sci-fi that bravely goes where so many have gone before. Is it good if not original? Is it fun if not a lil harmful? With rants on technobabble and nepo babies, they probably get too heated over a movie that’s probably not worth the fuss.

Pop Culture Roundup #160

Shelby and Matt — Tue, 03 Oct 2023 05:13:17 +0000

Taylor Swift’s love life continues to dominate headlines (0:45). Beyoncé is bringing renaissance to theaters near you (17:40). And the studios finally paid WGA their dues (33:30). For love it or hate it (36:45), Shelby is charmed by The Golden Bachelor and Matt recommends Fair Play.

Pop Culture Roundup #159

Shelby and Matt — Tue, 26 Sep 2023 08:06:00 +0000

Shelby enlists her sister Laura to talk through all the news she could no longer sit on while Matt's away.

Taylor Swift x Travis Kelce (4:15). Sophie Turner vs Joe Jonas (17:23). The Bachelor's Clayton Echard feat. baby mama drama (28:48). For love it or hate it (39:50), Laura lusts after a couple people/thing and Shelby sends them on a tangent to deep space as they discuss Apple TV's Foundation.

A Haunting in Venice (Episode 236)

Shelby and Matt — Thu, 21 Sep 2023 05:57:00 +0000

Shelby and Matt put on their detective caps for the latest Hercule Poirot murder mystery, A Haunting in Venice. With new twists and daring rewrites, is there enough good here to fill the Nile?

Pop Culture Roundup #158

Shelby and Matt — Tue, 19 Sep 2023 05:08:00 +0000

Drew Barrymore walks back across the picket line (0:35). Hasan Minhaj is maybe lying too much? (10:05) *NSYNC is definitely on its way back (20:25). And Anne Hathaway will not be pitting women against women (22:15). For love it or hate it (31:15), Shelby likes how Olivia Rodrigo spills her Guts and Matt applauds Dumb Money.

You Are So Not Invited to My Bat Mitzvah (Episode 235)

Shelby and Matt — Thu, 31 Aug 2023 11:18:14 +0000

Shelby and Matt talk about the nepo vehicle You Are So Not Invited to My Bat Mitzvah starring not one, not two, but FOUR Sandlers. This new tween comedy might seem odd on paper, but one of them burst into tears and the other works through some religious trauma live and on air.

Pop Culture Roundup #157

Shelby and Matt — Tue, 29 Aug 2023 05:03:00 +0000

Dune is getting pushed back (5:15). The strike marches on (13:40). Ed Sheeran shills for Starbucks (18:15). Scooter Braun faces some potential tayvoodoo — and Matt learns what that is (20:45). Rachel Ziegler is somehow enemy #1 (30:25). For love it or hate it (38:45), Shelby gets the feels from Miley Cyrus’s new song and Matt shows love for the lesbians with Bottoms.

Top Ten Films of 2023 So Far (Episode 234)

Shelby and Matt — Thu, 24 Aug 2023 05:56:00 +0000

Red, White & Royal Blue (Episode 233)

Shelby and Matt — Thu, 17 Aug 2023 05:36:00 +0000

Shelby brings her love for the book and Matt brings his love for abs as they talk about the straight-to-streaming adaption of Red White and Royal Blue.

Pop Culture Roundup #156

Shelby and Matt — Tue, 15 Aug 2023 17:12:41 +0000

Taylor Swift dominates the news cycle and Karlie Kloss takes some of the shine (0:30). Lizzo is facing a bad reputation (21:00). And turns out The Blind Side is a pretty apt title (38:25). For love it or hate it (43:12), Matt ships Passages and Shelby recommends the new Hollywood tell-all Burn it Down.

Five Year Anniversary Special: Our Life Stories As Told By Pop Culture Moments (Episode 232)

Shelby and Matt — Thu, 10 Aug 2023 05:46:00 +0000

To celebrate five years of medoicre podcasting, Matt and Shelby are taking a walk down memory lane to discuss the pop culture moments that shaped them. Each is summing up their life in 10 media artifacts. Movies, TV, books, concerts, and one amateur audiobook lost to time and space. Want to know the life story of your hosts? Here they are.

Oppenheimer (Episode 231)

Shelby and Matt — Thu, 03 Aug 2023 12:14:38 +0000

Shelby and Matt finish out the Barbenheimer duology with their review of the three hour biopic from the mind of Christopher Nolan. Is it an ode to ego or a cautionary convergence of white dudes? Even on an episode Shelby didn’t want to make, they’re still duking it out for last word on the movie event of the summer.

Pop Culture Roundup #155

Shelby and Matt — Tue, 01 Aug 2023 04:08:00 +0000

Ariana Grande is officially not a girl’s girl (6:20). The SAG-AFTRA strike is all for indie darlings (12:15). Barbie is breaking the billion dollar mark (9:35). Michelle Yeoh brought her Oscar to her wedding (18:55). And concert etiquette is out the window (21:55). For love it or hate it (31:10), Matt loves A24’s new horror Talk To Me and Shelby recommends AppleTV’s Hijack.

Barbie (Episode 230)

Shelby and Matt — Thu, 27 Jul 2023 05:06:00 +0000

Theological debates. Feminist grandstanding. Questions of ethical consumption under capitalism. DEI efforts and whether men can ever actually “get” it. Barbie is everything and he’s just Matt.

Mission: Impossible - Dead Reckoning Part One (Episode 229)

Shelby and Matt — Thu, 20 Jul 2023 05:48:00 +0000

Shelby and Matt take on the impossible mission of understanding Tom Cruise's latest. It's a dead reckoning of how far they're willing to let plot holes and character gaps go before the action isn't enough to call this a good movie.

Pop Culture Roundup #154

Shelby and Matt — Tue, 18 Jul 2023 12:52:46 +0000

The actors are on strike (3:15). Jonah Hill is a menace (16:34). Ben Platt needs to loosen up (23:19). Britney Spears got a book deal (25:03). Ariana Grande lost a husband (28:32). And the Emmys are manifesting a show (29:40). For love it or hate it (37:04) Shelby shares her thoughts on Speak Now (Taylor’s Version) and Matt pivots to The Japanese House.

No Hard Feelings (Episode 228)

Shelby and Matt — Thu, 29 Jun 2023 05:02:00 +0000

Shelby and Matt come in hot for Jennifer Lawrence’s new/first R-rated comedy, No Hard Feelings. First to talk about the controversy around an “ick” premise, then to see who loves/hates/laughs the hardest through this slapped together slapstick.

Pop Culture Roundup #153

Shelby and Matt — Tue, 27 Jun 2023 05:10:00 +0000

The Oscar’s might be getting a face lift (6:05). Tom Cruise is not happy about Oppenheimer (10:10). Netflix lost Ryan Murphy (14:00). Spotify gave up Meghan and Harry (16:05). Kendall Jenner is not like the other girls (27:05). For love it or hate it (31:40), Matt is sold on season two of Claim to Fame and Shelby is drooling over The Bear.

Elemental (Episode 227)

Shelby and Matt — Thu, 22 Jun 2023 05:05:00 +0000

Shelby and Matt try and find the positive in this listener requested episode on Pixar’s new movie, Elemental. But with little spark and a flood of confusion, they can’t quite breathe life into this half-hearted immigrant/xenophobic/star-crossed lovers/DCOM inspired/“I’m not giving up my dream I’m giving up YOURS” addition to Disney’s fading catalog.

Pop Culture Roundup #152

Shelby and Matt — Tue, 20 Jun 2023 05:28:00 +0000

The Flash loses speed at the box office (8:20). Kourtney Kardashian announced her pregnancy (17:00). AI is coming for The Beatles (19:55). Stranger Things has an update (27:40). And swifties finally got Cruel Summer as a single (28:40). For love it or hate it (31:50), Shelby is disappointed by Never Have I Ever and Matt loved -- and learned from -- The Blackening.

Summer Reading w/ Ciera Velarde (Episode 226)

Shelby and Matt — Thu, 15 Jun 2023 05:52:00 +0000

Shelby and Matt bring Ciera back on for a book rec roundup. They’re all over the place with likes, dislikes, genre and reason but chances are something will stick — be it sad girl summer, Japanese novels, or whatever the hell Shelby’s reading.

Pop Culture Roundup #151

Shelby and Matt — Tue, 13 Jun 2023 05:45:00 +0000

The Tony’s go unscripted (3:35). Golden Globes gets bought (8:05). Ronald from Jury Duty might be having a mental health crisis (9:45). For love it or hate it (15:40), Shelby talks Shiny Happy People and Matt is torn on RuPaul’s Drag Race.

Spider-Man: Across the Universe (Episode 225)

Shelby and Matt — Thu, 08 Jun 2023 05:31:00 +0000

Shelby and Matt swing into the spiderverse sequel with their takes into, across, and beyond the animated Spider-Man’s sophomore efforts.

Pop Culture Roundup #150

Shelby and Matt — Tue, 06 Jun 2023 05:42:00 +0000

Taylor Swift trots out Black friends, pride speeches, and NO Matty Healy (3:50). Ted Lasso fumbles its ending (25:30). The writers strike marches on (26:50). And Little Mermaid’s Prince Eric talks about the body that wasn’t meant to be (33:15). For love it or hate it (34:12), Shelby stands up for Yellowjackets second season and Matt sneaks a peak at indie darling Past Lives.

The Little Mermaid (Episode 224)

Shelby and Matt — Thu, 01 Jun 2023 05:12:00 +0000

Shelby and Matt venture under the sea to share their thoughts on the new The Little Mermaid. With added backstory and surprising sexual tension, it ain’t that bad being part of her world.

Fast X (Episode 223)

Shelby and Matt — Thu, 25 May 2023 05:06:00 +0000

FasTEN your seatbelts because Shelby is in these STREETS hyping up the latest high octane film in the Fast franchise — and Matt…is along for the ride. High jinks, high stakes, and hail Mary’s DRIVE the plot in this part one of two finale, but with new baddies, old buddies, and action behind and in front of the WHEEL, has the franchise finally run its COURSE?

Pop Culture Roundup #149

Shelby and Matt — Tue, 23 May 2023 05:55:00 +0000

Matty Healy is ruining Taylor Swift for Shelby (1:57). The writers are rightfully striking (29:05). Meghan Markle and Prince Harry get chased by some bad press (32:20). And Cannes is coming along (37:05). For love it or hate it, Matt hypes up Succession and Shelby voices her frustration with Ted Lasso.

P.S. You're Wrong About Jennifer Lawrence (Episode 222 - Birthday Special)

Shelby and Matt — Thu, 11 May 2023 05:43:00 +0000

Are You There God? It's Me Margaret (Episode 221)

Shelby and Matt — Thu, 04 May 2023 05:20:00 +0000

Shelby and Matt remember their sheltered marches toward puberty as they talk about the new adaptation of Judy Blume’s classic — and controversial — novel Are You There God? It's Me, Margaret. They join the chorus of other INDUSTRY EXPERTS saying it’s a must see, and nearly perfect, and a great excuse to talk about Rachel McAdams for an extended period of time.

How to Blow Up a Pipeline (Episode 220)

Shelby and Matt — Thu, 27 Apr 2023 05:42:00 +0000

Shelby and Matt talk about How to Blow Up a Pipeline. Not like instructions, just the movie. …and how relatable and galvanizing and sympathetic and watcheable and even mesmerizing it is. Again, not instructions. Just a movie discussion. About climate doomism vs activism and if this movie stands a chance against big oil. Shelby may have her therapist on speed dial, but FBI agents need not listen. It’s just a movie.

Pop Culture Roundup #148

Shelby and Matt — Tue, 25 Apr 2023 05:46:00 +0000

Twilight is back (10:45). Jonathan Majors is out (16:45). Coachella got Zendaya (22:15). For love it or hate it (34:05), Matt’s in on Jury Duty and Shelby spills the tea on Love is Blind.

Renfield (Episode 219)

Shelby and Matt — Thu, 20 Apr 2023 05:31:00 +0000

Shelby and Matt try and make their way through an episode on Renfield, the modern Dracula dark comedy that’s more just alright than actual bite. Even with Nicolas Cage and maybe cuz Nicholas Hoult, they slog through the blood and the bits to decide if there’s anything more to sink their teeth into.

Pop Culture Roundup #147

Shelby and Matt — Tue, 18 Apr 2023 05:20:00 +0000

Taylor is still single but swifties have something else to talk about (0:45). Shawn Mendes is kissing Camilla Cabello again (22:50). There's always more streaming drama (25:45). For love it or hate it (42:55), Shelby watched Pretty Baby: Brooke Shields and Matt catches us up on Super Mario Bros.

Pop Culture Roundup #146 (Taylor's Breakup)

Shelby and Matt — Tue, 11 Apr 2023 15:29:00 +0000

It's Taylor Swift's breakup and we're just reeling from it in this Pop Culture Roundup (Taylor's Version). From stan denial to Gaylor truthers, there are conspiracies and theories galore as Shelby and matt try to suss out what exactly went down - and what comes next.

Dungeons and Dragons: Honor Among Thieves (Episode 218)

Shelby and Matt — Thu, 06 Apr 2023 12:37:50 +0000

Shelby and Matt get lost in the weeds talking about remakes and live actions but eventually get to the point in this episode about Dungeons and Dragons: Honor Among Thieves. It’ the little fantasy comedy that could…get past horrible trailers, make D&D cool, and prove once again that Chris Pine is the superior Chris.

March Catch Up (Episode 217)

Shelby and Matt — Thu, 30 Mar 2023 05:09:00 +0000

Shelby and Matt catch up on all of the things. From TV show, to movies, and a book, they walk you through the things to watch — and to skip.

Pop Culture Roundup #145

Shelby and Matt — Tue, 28 Mar 2023 05:04:00 +0000

Matt is back so Shelby catches him up on Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour (8:40). So beware of spoilers!! Then it’s Gwyneth Paltrow’s trial (29:40). Jonathan Majors turn for the worse (31:30). And Donald Glover’s new show (40:30).

The Last of Us (Episode 216) w/ Laura Boyer

Shelby and Matt — Tue, 21 Mar 2023 08:51:00 +0000

Shelby brings her sister back to the pod so they can talk about their feelings around video games, zombies, and Pedro Pascal's mustache in their riotous review of HBO Max's The Last of Us. It's a lot of laughs for a dark, post-apocalytic, fungi trip of the flesh eating variety, but that's just how some of us cope. Listen for all their thoughts on the show, the reviews, and the episode by episode recounting two sisters can't always agree on.

And yes there is no Pop Culture Roundup this week entirely because Shelby is avoiding spoilers for Taylor Swift's tour. We'll be back to our regularly scheduled programming next week!

The 95th Academy Awards (Episode 215) w/ Mairen Polo

Shelby and Matt — Thu, 16 Mar 2023 08:35:00 +0000

Shelby brings in reinforcements with friend of the pod and newly named industry maven, Mairen (@mairenpolo). Together they break down this year's oscars as they talk about the show, the hosts, and the wins

Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania (Episode 214)

Shelby and Matt — Wed, 22 Feb 2023 06:03:00 +0000

Shelby and Matt have infinite takes on this episode as they break down the quantumverse, Marvel’s introduction of a new big baddie, and just how zany our comedic hero can get before we draw the line. With more Ant-Man then the Wasp, this lukewarm received launch into phase 5 might leave a little more to be desired

Pop Culture Roundup #144

Shelby and Matt — Tue, 21 Feb 2023 06:29:00 +0000

The Little Mermaid might be bad (4:05). Her sister Chloe partners with Chris Brown (9:05). Penn Badgley is talking fidelity (23:30). Shelby can’t get over the @noitsashley13 drama on Taylor swift tok (33:05). For love it or hate it (40:50), Shelby talks the Fleishman effect with Fleishman is in Trouble and Matt recommends the documentary Navalny.

2022 Film Rankings (Episode 213)

Shelby and Matt — Thu, 16 Feb 2023 06:24:00 +0000

This is what you get when two movie obsessed podcasters with very different takes attempt to rank every single movie they saw last year. Five years in and these are just getting longer. You have been warned.

Knock at the Cabin (Episode 212)

Shelby and Matt — Thu, 09 Feb 2023 06:16:00 +0000

Shelby and Matt go apocalyptic in their dislike for M. Night Shyamalan's very untwisty movie, Knock at the Cabin. Looking for depth where there is none, and wishing the nuance wasn’t quite so homophobic a flavor, there’s more to hate than love in this divisive faith adjacent film.

Pop Culture Roundup #143

Shelby and Matt — Tue, 07 Feb 2023 06:01:00 +0000

Matt is battling for Beyoncé tickets (0:35) and they’ve got the Grammys to discuss (12:25). For love it or hate it (28:05), Shelby read a book and Matt saw 80 for Brady.

2023 Oscar Nominations (Episode 211)

Shelby and Matt — Thu, 02 Feb 2023 13:42:00 +0000

Shelby and Matt come in with the final word on Oscar nominations as they discuss this year’s reactions and then break down their predictions for the main categories.

Pop Culture Roundup #142

Shelby and Matt — Tue, 31 Jan 2023 06:42:00 +0000

Hilary Duff might be down to bring back Lizzie McGuire (4:35). Nicole Kidman is promising another limited series (10:30). Michael Jackson is getting a biopic (12:30). And Taylor Swift finally found a reason to release Lavender Haze (18:30). For love it or hate it (28:15), Shelby watched You People and Matt went to a monster truck rally.

2023 Film Preview (Episode 210)

Shelby and Matt — Thu, 26 Jan 2023 06:42:00 +0000

Shelby and Matt continue their bonkers tradition of predicting their favorites/least of the year to come. It’s a preview episode where they talk about all the major releases and maybe bombs (of the atomic variety) coming out this year.

Pop Culture Roundup #141

Shelby and Matt — Tue, 24 Jan 2023 06:25:00 +0000

The Oscar nominations might be out but we’re still guessing (2:30). Beyoncé is doing private concerts in Dubai (9:45). Todrick Hall is ranting about pay equity (17:35). And Selena Gomez might be in a throuple (29:50). For love it or hate it (35:30), Matt talks about The Traitors and Shelby has questions about The Last of Us.

Plane (Episode 209)

Shelby and Matt — Thu, 19 Jan 2023 06:18:00 +0000

Shelby and Matt are live (prerecorded) and in studio (her apartment) to talk about another dumpuary surprise, Plane. With Gerard Butler and mystery islands and mercenaries galore, this action disaster might just be the meet-in-the-middle kind of movie they've been waiting for.

M3GAN (Episode 208)

Shelby and Matt — Thu, 12 Jan 2023 06:36:00 +0000

Pop Culture Roundup #140

Shelby and Matt — Tue, 10 Jan 2023 06:26:00 +0000

Prince Harry has some things to (over)share (1:35). Hailey Bieber wants to be queen nepo bae (11:10). Paul Mescal got some job security (12:55). Leonardo DiCaprio is definitely NOT dating anyone (15:02). Rolling Stones attracts a crowd (17:30). And Jen Shah of RHOSLC gets her dues (18:55). For love it or hate it (24:15), Shelby’s not into The Whale and Matt is out of his War and Peace era.

Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery (Episode 207)

Shelby and Matt — Thu, 05 Jan 2023 06:11:00 +0000

Shelby and Matt talk Benoit Blanc and Netflix as they peel back the layers on Glass Onion, the latest from Rian Johnson. From the first Knives Out to the sequel, it’s all about how the cast compares, the mystery pays off, and that accent makes sense.

Pop Culture Roundup #139

Shelby and Matt — Tue, 03 Jan 2023 06:50:00 +0000

Nepo babies speaking out on Nepo babies (7:25). Taylor Swift making an Oscar shortlist (14:40). Rolling Stone getting dragged for their best singer list (21:00). James Cordon thinking of what could have been (26:45). For love it or hate it (31:10), Matt gives a sneak peak on The Pale Blue Eye and Shelby reviews Matilda the Musical.

Avatar: The Way of Water (Episode 206)

Shelby and Matt — Thu, 22 Dec 2022 14:39:00 +0000

Shelby and Matt break open Pandora’s box with an episode all about Avatar: The Way of Water. It’s a push and pull on what works, what doesn’t, and what was intentional as they break down the plot of a film praised mostly for its visual effects. With hints of appropriation, too many dreadlocks, and other general icks, it may not be a good movie…but is it a great one?

Pop Culture Roundup #138

Shelby and Matt — Tue, 20 Dec 2022 06:22:00 +0000

AI art is a thing now (7:00). Elon Musk continues to lose the popular vote (12:45). Henry Cavill is the latest victim in the DCEU shakeup (15:00). And the golden globes are trying to make the golden globes happen again (23:32). For love it or hate it (26:47), Matt loves Babylon and Shelby can’t get enough of Meghan and Harry.

White Lotus Season 2 (Episode 205)

Shelby and Matt — Thu, 15 Dec 2022 06:04:00 +0000

Shelby and Matt check in with the thots of Seaon Two's The White Lotus as they talk about toxic masculinity, making sex dirty again, and why Shelby's vindicated about Meghann Fany's rise to fame

The Menu (Episode 204)

Shelby and Matt — Thu, 08 Dec 2022 06:17:00 +0000

Shelby and Matt serve up a tasty review as they talk about the dark comedy, maybe horror foodie film starring Anya Taylor-Joy and Ralph Fiennes, The Menu. It’s mountains of food puns and spicy takes as they discuss the eat-the-rich entrant that might spoil the appetite but also beg for a second serving. Spoilers abound but that's half the fun

Pop Culture Roundup #137

Shelby and Matt — Tue, 06 Dec 2022 06:17:00 +0000

We are back and we are loud: about Matilda the Musical (1:15), Twitter’s demise (9:20), the definition of a movie bomb (14:15) and eventually some news about Keke Palmer (28:55) and Harry and Meghan (30:30). For love it or hate it (35:35) we break from tradition and make our predictions for this season of The White Lotus ahead of the finale.

P.S. You're Wrong About: Timothee Chalamet (Episode 203 - Birthday Special)

Shelby and Matt — Thu, 24 Nov 2022 06:29:00 +0000

Move over pilgrims, there's a new "it" factor in town this Thanksgiving as we celebrate gay icon Mattieu Huff and his cause célèbre, Timothée Chalamet. Has he saved men's fashion? Is his personal life that uninteresting? Will he ever let himself have fun in a movie? Idk but we sure have thoughts!

Black Panther: Wakanda Forever (Episode 202)

Shelby and Matt — Thu, 17 Nov 2022 06:05:00 +0000

Shelby and Matt spend the first half talking about the war that is getting Taylor Swift tickets. In these trying times at least one of them is definitely trying. But then it’s onto Wakanda Forever, as they discuss how Ryan Coogler et al we’re able to make art out of the tragedy. With a discussion on how this plays into the larger MCU, it might be all over the place but hey the movie is too.

TAR (Episode 201)

Shelby and Matt — Thu, 10 Nov 2022 06:01:00 +0000

Shelby and Matt take turns conducting a conversation about Cate Blanchett's ~existential~ character study in award darling Tár. It's a Me Too / cancel culture moment so they both have thoughts on what this movie intended and why it needs to exist anyways.

Ranking Every Movie We've Covered (Episode 200 Special)

Shelby and Matt — Thu, 03 Nov 2022 05:54:00 +0000

Nobody asked but we deliver on this SPECIAL episode commemorating our milestone of 200 episodes! So here is every single movie we've talked about over the 4+ years of PSYW, ranked from trash to barely stomachable to -- omg what have we done?

Midnights w/Ashley Hancock (Episode 199)

Shelby and Matt — Thu, 27 Oct 2022 05:49:00 +0000

Shelby and Matt are joined by Swiftish's Ashley Hancock for a long walk through Taylor Swift's Midnights. With opinions on Taylor and her trajectory after being ten albums deep, they break down every track -- from 12am to 3pm -- to see if this will be the tune that melts Matt's cold, dead heart.

Pop Culture Roundup #136

Shelby and Matt — Tue, 25 Oct 2022 05:22:00 +0000

James Cordon is not getting served (2:35). Matt is missing Leslie Jordan (8:50). Kanye West is not worth platforming (10:10). Olivia Wilde gets shady (17:15). And Star Wars has a new movie on the books (21:30). For love it or hate it (28:00), Shelby can’t find the words to discuss Black Adam and Matt sat through Amsterdam.

The Luckiest Girl Alive & Catherine Called Birdy (Episode 198)

Shelby and Matt — Thu, 13 Oct 2022 18:55:00 +0000

Shelby and Matt bring their best feminist rants to this double feature as they talk about Mila Kunis in The Luckiest Girl then pivot to Lena Dunham’s wisdom in Catherine Called Birdy (28:45). It might be a weird mashup but, hey, #girlpower

Pop Culture Roundup #135

Shelby and Matt — Tue, 11 Oct 2022 05:00:00 +0000

There is talk of Negronis and drinking (1:10). Taylor Swift and lavender (5:35). The Try Guys and infidelity (11:48). TwitchCon and broken backs (20:05). And Knives Out coming to a screen near you. For love it or hate it (25:45), Matt stans for Tar and Shelby gives a mini fall TV roundup.

Bros (Episode 197)

Shelby and Matt — Thu, 06 Oct 2022 12:47:00 +0000

Shelby and Matt bring the straight and gay perspective to their discussion on the multi-hyphenate landmark romcom Bros. With a tireless campaign by Billy Eichner to be THE most important thing an ally could do, liking yelling is a real litmus test on how you’ll feel with the laughs, love, and representation.

Pop Culture Roundup #134

Shelby and Matt — Tue, 04 Oct 2022 05:34:00 +0000

Lena Dunham has her funeral planned (1:05). Lizzo is destroying America via flute (9:35). The golden globes want a second chance (15:40). And Netflix is facing fleck for their LGBT title Dahmer (20:05). For love it or hate it (25:55), Shelby watched Ambulance and Matt raves about Hocus Pocus 2.

Don't Worry Darling (Episode 196)

Shelby and Matt — Thu, 29 Sep 2022 05:42:00 +0000

After approximately 500 years of promotion, it’s time to worry darling. Shelby and Matt finally get to talk about Olivia Wilde’s second film, from start to finish — and all the bad press in between.

Pop Culture Roundup #133

Shelby and Matt — Tue, 27 Sep 2022 05:21:00 +0000

Rihanna is headlining the Super Bowl halftime show (1:23). Bachelor Nation is racist again (7:10). Ellen Degeneres has more bad press (17:50). And Brad Pitt has a skin care line (24:30). For love it or hate it (29:10), Shelby goes literary with Notes on an Execution and Matt gets scared with Barbarian

The Woman King (Episode 195)

Shelby and Matt — Thu, 22 Sep 2022 13:21:00 +0000

Shelby and Matt share their thoughts on the new — and controversial — warrior epic The Woman King. With lots to love and more to discuss, is it really the place of these two white kids to decide if this has value or not? Probably not but here we are anyway!

Pop Culture Roundup #132

Shelby and Matt — Tue, 20 Sep 2022 05:11:00 +0000

There’s more discourse on The Little Mermaid (4:10). Taylor Swift has some Easter eggs (8:20). JVN and Antoni announce a new partnership (18:35). And Zac Efron explains his new face (23:50). For love it or hate it (29:45), Shelby can’t get enough of Do Revenge and Matt does not get Blonde.

2022 Emmy Nominations (Episode 194)

Shelby and Matt — Thu, 08 Sep 2022 12:11:00 +0000

Breaking with tradition, Shelby and Matt do an Emmy predictions episode as they talk all about their thoughts ahead of next week’s award show and the prime time nominees they’re hoping — and theorizing — come out victorious.

Pop Culture Roundup #131

Shelby and Matt — Tue, 06 Sep 2022 05:36:00 +0000

Taylor Swift goes threat level midnight with her new album announcement (1:30). Olivia Wilde has us all worried darling (15:50). Harry is struggling with the press. Shia LaBeouf stumbles on his redemption tour. And Lea Michelle still might not be able to read (26:15). For love it or hate it (32:10), Matt sings praises to The 1975 and Shelby is enraptured by LOTR The Rings of Power.

She-Hulk & House of the Dragon (Episode 193)

Shelby and Matt — Thu, 25 Aug 2022 05:35:00 +0000

Shelby and Matt couldn’t decide what to cover so here’s a mini roundup of the most talked about streaming premieres. They first talk about the M-she-U controversy with Marvel’s new show, She-Hulk: Attorney at Law. Then it’s a return to westeros with the Game of Thrones prequel, House of the Dragon.

Bodies Bodies Bodies (Episode 192)

Shelby and Matt — Thu, 18 Aug 2022 11:25:00 +0000

Shelby and Matt come together to talk about bodies bodies bodies, the Gen Z horror comedy that might hit a little too close to home. With wealth and murder and buzzwords galore, they break down their trauma response as the deaths pile up.

Pop Culture Roundup #130

Shelby and Matt — Tue, 16 Aug 2022 05:17:00 +0000

No news is still news on this pop culture roundup featuring Bryce Dallas Howard’s pay gap fix (0:50), Jennette McCurdy’s perfect book title (4:15), Biden’s do-gooder attempt to stop Penguin Randomhouse from absorbing another publishing house (14:25), and just who’s watching the CW (20:50). For Love it or Hate it (25:50), Shelby stumbles over her love for Prey and Matt throws it back to The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas.

Bullet Train (Episode 191)

Shelby and Matt — Thu, 11 Aug 2022 05:49:00 +0000

Shelby and Matt put their best brit forward as they talk about Brad Pitt’s new action comedy Bullet Train.

Pop Culture Roundup #129

Shelby and Matt — Tue, 09 Aug 2022 05:15:00 +0000

Pete Davidson says goodbye to Kim K (4:18). Hamilton gets the Bible school treatment (6:15). James Franco is back in the news (13:40). And the Discovery+HBO Max merger causes some panic (19:05). For love it or hate it (31:10), Matt is building interest for Five Days at Memorial and Shelby is begging people to listen to Sabrina Carpenter’s new album emails I can’t send.

Vengeance (Episode 190)

Shelby and Matt — Thu, 04 Aug 2022 10:41:00 +0000

Shelby and Matt channel their inner NPR gods to pick apart the themes of humanity in B. J. Novak's new film Vengeance. Dead white girls and douchebags galore, it's time to see if this indie film is taking hits or pulling punches

Pop Culture Roundup #128

Shelby and Matt — Tue, 02 Aug 2022 14:27:00 +0000

Taylor Swift is a climate criminal (0:35). Will Smith is finally apologetic (18:10). Bridgerton the musical is officially on thin ice (23:45). And Shakira might be going to prison (29:10). For love it or hate it (31:50), Shelby liked Not Okay and Matt explains Beyoncé’s Renaissance.

Nope (Episode 189)

Shelby and Matt — Thu, 28 Jul 2022 05:18:00 +0000

It’s a yes and a maybe for Jordan Peele’s Nope. This sci-fi/horror/allegory/monster blockbuster is breaking records and blowing minds — but can it live up to scrutiny or is it jsut a dish best served twice?

Pop Culture Roundup #127

Shelby and Matt — Tue, 26 Jul 2022 05:22:00 +0000

Shelby and Matt celebrate four years podcasting together. Marvel has the next four years planned at Comic-Con (5:25). Streaming might be changing…again. And Florence Pugh doesn’t want to talk about Don’t Worry Darling (28:30). For love it or hate it (35:10), Shelby recommends The Girl in the Picture and Matt finally saw the Backstreet Boys doc.

Top Ten Movies of 2022 So Far (Episode 188)

Shelby and Matt — Thu, 21 Jul 2022 12:56:00 +0000

Pop Culture Roundup #126

Shelby and Matt — Tue, 19 Jul 2022 12:46:00 +0000

It’s weird pregnancy news first with Khloe Kardashian (1:25) then Errol Musk (5:30). Constance Wu has a humbling update (6:50). Kehlani will not be bothered (16:00). J Lo actually married the guy (20:10). And Will Byers is officially gay (22:10) which leads us to Emmy news (30:25). For love it or hate it (36:15), Matt is enjoying season two of Hacks and Shelby joins a chorus of praise for The Bear.

Thor: Love and Thunder (Episode 187)

Shelby and Matt — Thu, 14 Jul 2022 13:22:00 +0000

Shelby and Matt bring the love and the thunder as they talk about the latest entrant into the MCU. Thor: Love and Thunder is short and sweet but is it much else? With goats and jokes and Valkyrie in between, there’s plenty to talk about even if Taika Waititim’s vision didn’t have much to say.

Pop Culture Roundup #125

Shelby and Matt — Tue, 12 Jul 2022 05:43:00 +0000

Lea Michele officially ousted Beanie (6:20). Wicked is determined to be a two partner (11:20). Doja Cat thinks DMing minors is chill but posting those dms is wack (14:15). Heard vs Depp has a case of runaway juror (21:20). And Kim Kardashian is feeling totally chill about aging (25:15). For love it or hate it (34:40), Matt has his fingers crossed on the new reality show Claim to Fame and Shelby is here to tell y’all to see Mr. Malcolm’s List.

Stranger Thing Season 4 (Episode 186)

Shelby and Matt — Thu, 07 Jul 2022 05:58:00 +0000

Shelby and Matt are running up that hill to figure out if the latest season of Stranger Things is the best -- or worst -- yet. With about 27 characters and almost that many hours, this episode is posesessed with the side stories, secondary locations and Soviet Union of it all. Is Matt the heart of the party? Can Shelby outrun the sense of dread? Is Jason all that bad? More questions than answers on this episode tbh

Elvis (Episode 185)

Shelby and Matt — Thu, 30 Jun 2022 05:56:00 +0000

Shelby and Matt are in the building to talk about Baz Luhrmann, bad accents, and the king of pop and pompadours. But with a cliff notes approach and a nearly three-hour runtime, maybe what we really need is a little less Tom Hanks, a little more editing, please. Okay mama thank you, thank you very much

Pop Culture Roundup #124

Shelby and Matt — Tue, 28 Jun 2022 05:48:00 +0000

Shelby and Matt take a moment (0:35) to parse through the rollback of rights in this country so TW: abortion talk and also fascism talk and also wtf can we do now talk.

Lighter news? Beyoncé has a new song (16:02). Alec Baldwin remains the worst (19:46). And Jack Harlow was at the BETs? (26:15). For love it or hate it (31:15), Shelby is feeling optimistic about Ms. Marvel and Matt thinks everyone should see Marcel the Shell.

Jurassic World: Dominion (Episode 184)

Shelby and Matt — Thu, 23 Jun 2022 12:14:00 +0000

Shelby and Matt come full circle as they revisit the Jurassic World trilogy and the franchise that’s been ruined three times over. With the return of the OG cast and rapidly reproducing dinosaurs on the loose, can this final film bring back some of the magic? Or were they just so preoccupied with whether or not they could make a movie about prehistoric locusts they didn’t stop to ask if they should?

Pop Culture Roundup #123

Shelby and Matt — Tue, 21 Jun 2022 05:26:00 +0000

Matt did Tribeca (0:45). Joker 2 might be a musical (7:55). Ripleys cannot believe you’re upset about the dress (14:25). Lea Michelle might finally make it (27:10). And a half dozen other stories came up (30:03). For love it or hate it (34:40), Shelby is disappointed by Lightyear and Matt is obsessed with Good Luck to You Leo Grande.

Under the Banner of Heaven (Episode 183)

Shelby and Matt — Thu, 09 Jun 2022 05:27:00 +0000

Shelby is here to give an insiders perspective on Under the Banner of Heaven, the Mormon true crime drama series starring Andrew Garfield and a dozen other plot points. With religious ramblings and a Q&A between Brother Matt and Sister Shelby, this episode may send them to heck in a hand basket.

Pop Culture Roundup #122

Shelby and Matt — Tue, 07 Jun 2022 05:56:00 +0000

Mathew Morrison shared his DMs (5:15). Morbius got a second chance (11:25). Scream lost its queen (13:45). The Heard vs Depp case is not good news (20:20). And Kesha might start hunting ghosts (27:10). For love it or hate it (30:05), Shelby shared her thoughts on Stranger Things Part 1 and Matt recommends Fire Island.

Top Gun: Maverick (Episode 182)

Shelby and Matt — Thu, 02 Jun 2022 05:41:00 +0000

Pop Culture Roundup #121

Shelby and Matt — Tue, 31 May 2022 05:41:00 +0000

Someone attacked the Mona Lisa (7:05). Mathew Morrison is leaving So You Think You Can Dance (11:00). The Bachelorette proposed (19:05). So did Jack Antonoff (23:20). And Mormon mom tok is swinging into controversy (25:35). For Love it or hate it (31:10) Matt tips his hat to Downton Abbey and Shelby is watching The Staircase.

Men (Episode 181)

Shelby and Matt — Thu, 26 May 2022 05:31:00 +0000

Shelby and Matt come together to share their thoughts on Men. Not generally, just the new folk horror from A24. With a limited cast and a prolific director, this ode/allegory to toxic masculinity doesn’t leave a lot of room for nuance. Is it adding to the conversation or is it just mansplaining masquerading as something new to say?

Pop Culture Roundup #120

Shelby and Matt — Tue, 24 May 2022 05:15:00 +0000

Saturday Night Live is losing some cast members (1:50). Kourtney Kardashian got married…again (9:50). Deauxmoi was officially exposed (15:30). And Laura Dern might have ruined Jurassic Park for us?? (25:00) For love it or hate it (30:35), Matt has thoughts on Harry Styles and Conversations with Friends while Shelby recommends a new movie The Valet.

Senior Year (Episode 180)

Shelby and Matt — Thu, 19 May 2022 05:53:00 +0000

Shelby and Matt are back for a movie review but first Shelby has to get something off her chest — that revolves around millionaires, Taylor Swift, and cucumbers (in that order). Then it’s on to Senior Year, the Netflix comedy starring Rebel Wilson and a whole slew of somebodies. Is it funnier than Isn’t it Romantic? Is it as dumb as Rotten Tomatoes would have you think? Idk but Shelby and Matt talk about it for the better part of an hour as they talk 90s nostalgia, attempted murder, and the morality of a coma patient dating life.

Doctor Strange and the Multiverse of Madness (Episode 179)

Shelby and Matt — Thu, 12 May 2022 13:17:00 +0000

Shelby and Matt have a lot of opinions about the new Doctor Strange, this era of MCU, and how a multiverse can be so dull. Spoilers abound but so do the hot takes and feminist rants around this divisive second film.

P.S. You're Wrong About: Brie Larson (Episode 178 - Birthday Special)

Shelby and Matt — Thu, 05 May 2022 05:29:00 +0000

Shelby and Matt do a deep dive into SJW -- I mean, Captain -- Brie Larson as they talk all the child actor no one remembers to the Oscar winner MCU bros everywhere wish we'd forget. She is the quirky nerd to her peer's cool girl, but is it all an act? Does she have a dream? Is she desperate for fame? IS SHE ANY GOOD?!

They break down the hate around her as they try to parse out what works and what doesn't before breaking down her entire filmography. Love her, hate her, but you're probably wrong about her.

The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent (Episode 177)

Shelby and Matt — Thu, 28 Apr 2022 14:06:00 +0000

Shelby and Matt talk about Nic f**********cking Cage as they break down the splashy meta comedy Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent. From Hollywood jokes, to Nic Cage references, it’s not a question of if it worked but more was it worth it?

Turning Red (Episode 176)

Shelby and Matt — Thu, 21 Apr 2022 05:04:00 +0000

It's finally time to talk about Turning Red! Shelby and Matt might be late to the party but that just means they have more to say about this coming-of-age, pro-period Pixar flick that had conservatives feeling all sorts of way.

Pop Culture Roundup #119

Shelby and Matt — Tue, 19 Apr 2022 11:41:00 +0000

It’s a slow news week but they talk about Coachella (0:55) and the future of Fantastic Beasts (15:05) plus Barbie gets a shoutout (25:25). For love it or hate it (27:55) Shelby sees Flesh and Matt saw All the Old Knives.

Everything Everywhere All At Once (Episode 175)

Shelby and Matt — Thu, 14 Apr 2022 05:31:00 +0000

Pop Culture Roundup #118

Shelby and Matt — Mon, 11 Apr 2022 05:48:00 +0000

Will Smith gets banned (0:31). Shelby tries to name a Shrek fan (9:55). Kylie Jenner has rules about red carpet (17:50). Jojo Siwa was nominated but not invited (22:55). Bennifer and Britney are reliving the 2000s (26:20). And Brie Larson finally made it (29:00). For love it or hate it (31:50), Shelby sort of recommends The Great and Matt is all in on Sonic 2.

The Lost City (Episode 174)

Shelby and Matt — Thu, 07 Apr 2022 05:23:00 +0000

Shelby and Matt talk about The Lost City and the return of the adventure romance genre. With a surprising cast and familiar beats, it's a lot of wondering what works — and what would have worked better.

Pop Culture Roundup #117

Shelby and Matt — Tue, 05 Apr 2022 13:59:00 +0000

There’s an update on The Slap (:40). Then an easy transition to The Grammys (11:45). They talk about Legally Blonde 3 (24:45) and then the sad news about Bruce Willis (27:30). For love it or hate it (33:40), Shelby watched Moonshot on HBO and Matt touts Killing It on peacock.

The 94th Academy Awards (Episode 173)

Shelby and Matt — Thu, 31 Mar 2022 05:38:00 +0000

Shelby and Matt come back to talk about the Oscars — the good, the bad, and the Amy Schumer of it all. They start with the red carpet (:45) then dive into the show (8:12) and then finish off with the wins (42:15). Even without the Will Smith discourse, was this a night to remember or one the academy should be desperate to forget?

Pop Culture Roundup #116

Shelby and Matt — Tue, 29 Mar 2022 05:52:00 +0000

Shelby and Matt talk about the only thing that anyone’s talking about with this special roundup dedicated to Will Smith vs Chris Rock and the slap heard round the world. For love it or hate it (46:25), Matt saw Everything Everywhere All at Once and Shelby binged Bridgerton Season 2.

2021 Film Rankings (Episode 172)

Shelby and Matt — Thu, 24 Mar 2022 05:55:00 +0000

It's that time of year again! With the Oscars just a few days away, Matt and Shelby are ranking every movie they saw from 2021. Yes....every. single. one. What will top the list? What will send Shelby into a tailspin? What will make Matt scream in disgust? Listen to find out.

The Batman (Episode 171)

Shelby and Matt — Thu, 10 Mar 2022 06:43:00 +0000

Pop Culture Roundup #115

Shelby and Matt — Tue, 08 Mar 2022 06:24:00 +0000

Matt got Gaga tickets but that’s not even close to the important news. Because Love is Blind had a reunion (6:25), Disney doesn’t want to talk about how they’re meddling in politics (14:27), and TikTok dancers might be in a cult (23:20)? For Love It or Hate It (31:20) Shelby finally watched The Woman in the House Across the Street from the Girl in the Window and Matt tried listening to LÉON.

Euphoria Season 2 (Episode 170)

Shelby and Matt — Wed, 02 Mar 2022 06:27:00 +0000

Shelby and Matt are talking about Euphoria, the teen show people love to hate? Hate to love? Watch obsessively but question who hurt Sam Levinson? They break down the season's twists and turns and plot holes, plays and penises, digressing a bit to talk about why their tastes never align and just what they’re looking for in a teenage soap.

Pop Culture Roundup #114

Shelby and Matt — Tue, 01 Mar 2022 06:47:00 +0000

Colton Underwood got his final rose (:35). The Oscars are snubbing their own industry (4:15) and SAG awards picked their favorites (19:50). For Love It or Hate It (26:10), Shelby recommends the new sitcom Abbott Elementary and Matt says to avoid Four Good Days

Death on the Nile (Episode 169)

Shelby and Matt — Thu, 24 Feb 2022 06:46:00 +0000

Who will get murdered? Who is doing the murdering? Do they actually have enough champagne to fill the Nile? Matt and Shelby answer these questions and plenty more as they break down the latest adaptation of Agatha Christie's famous whodunit Death on the Nile.

Pop Culture Roundup #113

Shelby and Matt — Tue, 22 Feb 2022 06:05:00 +0000

Wordle is making people angry. The Oscars might have a secret (7:43). Euphoria has a nudity problem (13:20). Stranger Things gets another season (22:50). Kelly might not be Clarkson soon (28:25). For Love It or Hate It (32:53), Matt is catching up on RHONY and Shelby is watching Love Is Blind 2.

2022 Oscar Nominations (Episode 168)

Shelby and Matt — Thu, 17 Feb 2022 06:19:00 +0000

Shelby and Matt finally get to talk about Oscar nominations breaking down the news of new hosts, hosts and justifying the lack of Spider-Man love. Then it’s on to the surprises and snubs in the major categories as they try to decide what winners would make them happiest—-and who deserved better.

Pop Culture Roundup #112

Shelby and Matt — Tue, 15 Feb 2022 18:41:00 +0000

The Super Bowl happened (2:50). Julia Fox has her moment and Kanye won’t move on from his (13:10). For Love it or hate it (20:15), Shelby watched Marry Me and Matt liked I Want You Back.

Moonfall (Episode 167)

Shelby and Matt — Thu, 10 Feb 2022 06:55:00 +0000

Moonfall was a terrible movie, but we watched it, so you gotta hear about it. Sorry.

Pop Culture Roundup #111

Shelby and Matt — Tue, 08 Feb 2022 06:24:00 +0000

The Queen is maybe still alive (0:35). Joe Rogan will not be sipping tequila with The Rock (4:10). Kylie Jenner had her baby (16:00). And the Super Bowl has a lot lined up (20:25). For Love It or Hate It (26:55), Shelby swipes left on Tinder Swindler and Matt is curious about Suspicion.

Pop Culture Roundup #110

Shelby and Matt — Tue, 01 Feb 2022 06:09:00 +0000

Rihanna is pregnant (0:35). Taylor Swift is writing tweets (7:05). Spotify is losing subscribers (16:20). And Dakota Johnson might be a bit weird? (25:40) For love it or hate it (29:30), Shelby recommends Coda and Matt finally watched Second Act.

Yellowjackets Season 1 (Episode 166)

Shelby and Matt — Thu, 27 Jan 2022 06:30:00 +0000

Shelby (and the general public) pressured Matt into watching Yellowjackets, so now we get to talk about cannibalism and hormones. It turns into a love it or hate it, but they nosedive into likeable girls, realistic gore, and all the possible ghosts in this Showtime original.

Pop Culture Roundup #109

Shelby and Matt — Tue, 25 Jan 2022 06:00:00 +0000

West Elm Caleb has the internet’s ire (1:05). Colin Jost and Pete Davidson have a ferry (11:55). Ana de Aromas’ fans have a problem (17:50). Adele has no show (23:40) and the Green M&M has no boots (27:35). For love it or hate it (34:30) Shelby talks Cheer and Matt officially falls for Euphoria.

Scream (Episode 165)

Shelby and Matt — Thu, 20 Jan 2022 14:24:00 +0000

There's a new Scream movie out (not called Scream 5 even though it is). Matt dragged Shelby to the theater despite her fear of horror movies and now they're talking about it.

Pop Culture Roundup #108

Shelby and Matt — Tue, 18 Jan 2022 06:34:00 +0000

Megan Fox and Machine Gun Kelly got engaged for the first time in this life (4:40). Jamie Lynn Spears is trying to sell books (11:00). Joss Whedon is angling for a comeback (15:25). And the Oscars are hoping for a host (). For love it or hate it (25:25), Matt is watching Euphoria and Shelby is trying to make Yellowjackets happen.

2022 Film Preview (Episode 164)

Shelby and Matt — Thu, 13 Jan 2022 14:32:00 +0000

Shelby and Matt are on their fourth annual film preview where they make predictions on all the major releases coming out. They may not be good at it but, hey, someone’s gotta do it. From sequels to standalone, high brow to low brow, see what they’re anticipating loving — and hating.

Pop Culture Roundup #107

Shelby and Matt — Tue, 11 Jan 2022 06:54:00 +0000

The Golden Globes went live…on twitter (5:25). Tristan Thompson sewed some wild oats (11:03). And we said goodbye to too many legends (18:25). For love it or hate it (25:00) Matt sat through the new Matrix and Shelby is watching Station Eleven.

Don't Look Up (Episode 163)

Shelby and Matt — Thu, 06 Jan 2022 06:52:00 +0000

Shelby and Matt are back to talk about the happy holiday film, Don’t Look Up. From climate change to covid and the deniers in between, they break down what works and what doesn’t in this celebrity fueled satire

Spider-Man: No Way Home (Episode 162)

Shelby and Matt — Thu, 23 Dec 2021 06:02:00 +0000

Shelby and Matt coming swinging in with their hot takes on Marvel's latest blockbuster, Spider-Man: No Way Home. Spoilers abound as they argue about surprises, revelations, and what-comes-nexts.

Pop Culture Roundup #106

Shelby and Matt — Tue, 21 Dec 2021 05:33:00 +0000

Shelby and Matt talk about this new season of Covid but eventually get to the point with what Ben Affleck’s been doing (10:55), who cares about the Golden Globes (16:20), and when John Mulaney actually broke things off (18:21). For Love It or Hate It (23:01), Shelby talks about the nasty new Showtime hit Yellowjackets and Matt gets sucked into RHOSLC.

West Side Story (Episode 161)

Shelby and Matt — Thu, 16 Dec 2021 12:23:00 +0000

Cool your jets cuz Shelby and Matt are back to talk about a musical neither of them care much for. It's West Side Story take 2, but can Steven Spielberg salvage a problematic story or is a woke washing not enough to justify touching the beloved original?

Pop Culture Roundup #105

Shelby and Matt — Tue, 14 Dec 2021 06:43:00 +0000

The Golden Globes are trying to make the golden globes happen (2:42). Sex and the City has it out for Peloton (8:28). The Jeremy Strong profile leaves friends reeling (15:50). And Zendaya and Tom come out publicly (23:01). For love it or hate it (28:18), Shelby talks Selling Sunset and Matt discusses Succession.

P.S. You're Wrong About: Lady Gaga (Episode 160 - Birthday Special)

Shelby and Matt — Thu, 02 Dec 2021 06:59:00 +0000

Pop Culture Roundup #104

Shelby and Matt — Tue, 23 Nov 2021 06:12:00 +0000

Adele’s got a new album (:45). Britney Spears is calling people out (5:35). Tayshia and Zac broke up (8:30). But so did Camila Cabello and Shawn Mendes (11:55). Taylor got a number one (18:00). And Kim K got a new boyfriend (19:20). For Love It or Hate It (23:35), Matt saw King Richard and Shelby appreciated a recommendation for What the Constitution Means to Me.

Red (Taylor's Version) (Episode 159)

Shelby and Matt — Thu, 18 Nov 2021 15:29:00 +0000

Shelby gets Matt to listen to Red (Taylor’s Version). It’s a happy, free, confused and verbose time talking about the re-recordings and their general feelings before getting into the bonus tracks and their thoughts on the new All Too Well.

Pop Culture Roundup #103

Shelby and Matt — Tue, 16 Nov 2021 06:01:00 +0000

Britney Spears is free (5:00). Adele is coming (7:25). Paris Hilton got married. Taylor Lautner found another Taylor. For love it or hate it (14:20) Matt saw Belfast and Shelby revisits The Baby-Sitter’s Club.

Eternals (Episode 158)

Shelby and Matt — Thu, 11 Nov 2021 18:53:00 +0000

Shelby and Matt talk about Marvel’s Eternals — the good, the bad and…well, none of them are ugly. Hard spoilers at # but expect a general discussion on what works, what didn’t, and what Matt missed when he walks out before the credits are over.

Pop Culture Roundup #102

Shelby and Matt — Tue, 09 Nov 2021 06:06:00 +0000

Wicked got a cast (:31). Chris Pratt stepped in it (10:20). Will Smith thinks he could get away with murder (19:55). And Tragedy struck at Astroworld (23:35). For love it or hate it (30:55), Matt watched Last Night in SoHo and Shelby recommends Hulu’s Dopesick.

Pop Culture Roundup #101

Shelby and Matt — Tue, 02 Nov 2021 05:58:00 +0000

Celebrities are celebrating Halloween (1:10). Kim Kardashian is holding Pete Davidson’s hand (15:05). Zayn Malik has an anger issue (21:35). And fast food chains are finding new ways to sell combos (24:30). For love it or hate it (31:25), Shelby recommends reading Tokyo Ever After and Matt discovers The Nightmare on Elm Street.

Dune (Episode 157)

Shelby and Matt — Thu, 28 Oct 2021 13:15:00 +0000

Shelby and Matt are just a couple of sandworms in need of wrangling as they talk about Dune — both the plot, the acting, and the Duncan Idaho of it all. From how it compares to the book, to how many minutes Zendaya actually features, it’s the first big movie of the season and they have thoughts.

Pop Culture Roundup #100

Shelby and Matt — Tue, 26 Oct 2021 17:22:00 +0000

We discuss the tragic accident on the set of Alec Baldwin’s film Rust (1:26). Then Matt gives the rundown on Golden Globes (8:15) and Oscar front runners (14:10) with enough time to spare on Olivia Munn (19:30) and Dave Chapelle (22:00). For love it or hate it (27:35) Shelby rates this season of You and Matt gives his thoughts on The French Dispatch.

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Halloween Kills (Episode 156)

Shelby and Matt — Thu, 21 Oct 2021 05:23:00 +0000

No Time To Die (Episode 155)

Shelby and Matt — Thu, 14 Oct 2021 14:23:00 +0000

Shelby and Matt are here to break down the BIGGEST FRANCHISE IN HISTORY. It’s been a long time coming but No Time to Die is finally out and Shelby and Matt are ready, super ready. They talk about the movie, and spoilers, and the future and then rapid fire questions (42:30).

Pop Culture Roundup #99

Shelby and Matt — Tue, 12 Oct 2021 05:00:00 +0000

Matt is back and we are answering the important questions like — who is the bad art friend (5:10)? How did Kim Kardashian do SNL (14:55)? What did Andrew Lloyd Webber think of Cats (19:30)? And when is Adele’s new album coming out (22:12)? For love it or hate it (27:01), Shelby sings praises to Squid Game and Matt made time for The Many Saints of Newark.

The 73rd Annual Emmy's (Episode 154)

Shelby and Matt — Thu, 23 Sep 2021 05:50:00 +0000

Shelby and Matt break down the return to normalcy at the Emmys -- from being in person, to being so white. But it wasn't all bad as they talk about their favorite looks, bits, and wins.

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Pop Culture Roundup #98

Shelby and Matt — Tue, 21 Sep 2021 06:51:00 +0000

The Met Gala happened (2:25). Not that Nicki Minaj was attending (10:15). Then the Rolling Stone’s chose violence with their ranking of the 500 Greatest Songs of All Time (18:14). For Love it or Hate It (26:23), Shelby talks about FX’s Y:The Last Man and Matt sings praises to the new Lil Nas X album Montero.

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Star-Crossed (Episode 153)

Shelby and Matt — Thu, 16 Sep 2021 05:58:00 +0000

Shelby gives a rundown on Bachelor in Paradise (2:30). Matt watched part of the VMAs (16:20). They both cringe about The Activist (20:25). And then TS rapid fire news stories about Britney Spears, Bennifer, and more (25:03). For love it or hate it (28:25), Shelby watched the LuLaRoe documentary and Matt liked Candyman.

Pop Culture Roundup #97

Shelby and Matt — Tue, 14 Sep 2021 05:41:00 +0000

Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings (Episode 152)

Shelby and Matt — Thu, 09 Sep 2021 05:50:00 +0000

Shelby and Matt are back in the Marvel Cinematic Universe to talk about Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings. It’s a spoiler lite episode as they mostly talk about the making of and general good feelings in this origin story that might be exactly what the MCU needs.

Pop Culture Roundup #96

Shelby and Matt — Tue, 07 Sep 2021 05:21:00 +0000

Dancing with the Stars is back with a problematic cast (6:08). Kanye West has a new album we don’t want to talk about (10:20). Shelby has an excuse to rant about Brad Pitt (13:50). And the VMAs are officially happening (19:50). For love it or hate it (23:00), Matt finally watched The Morning Show and Shelby can’t decide what to mention.

Free Guy (Episode 151)

Shelby and Matt — Thu, 26 Aug 2021 05:57:00 +0000

Shelby and Matt finally get to talk about Free Guy. Between the cameos and Mariah Carey covers, they talk about the surprise success of Ryan Reynold’s latest production.

Pop Culture Roundup #95

Shelby and Matt — Tue, 24 Aug 2021 05:38:00 +0000

Taylor Swift is on TikTok (:31). Matt gives his expert opinion on streaming services (8:30). Kacey Musgrave’s has a new album coming out (13:16). OnlyFans is making some choices (15:45). And Jeopardy is struggling to find its host (18:58). For Love It or Hate It (24:25), Matt talks about Lorde’s new album and Shelby gives an update on Bachelor in Paradise.

The White Lotus (Episode 150)

Shelby and Matt — Thu, 19 Aug 2021 05:46:00 +0000

Shelby and Matt talk about summers surprise hit, The White Lotus. From all the characters and themes to that final twist, they break down why exactly this HBO show might be the best thing to come out of 2021.

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Pop Culture Roundup #94

Shelby and Matt — Tue, 17 Aug 2021 05:33:00 +0000

Shelby gives the Bachelorette recap a week late (:43). Dolly Parton is writing a novel with James Patterson (10:40). There are Fboy Island finale spoilers (13:50) and some random production announcements (19:34). For love it or hate it (21:25), Shelby watches Panic for a listener and Matt catches us up on Bama Rush.

The Suicide Squad (Episode 149)

Shelby and Matt — Thu, 12 Aug 2021 05:16:00 +0000

Shelby and Matt talk about The Suicide Squad, emphasis on the. From its messy beginnings to the mid-pandemic release, was there enough here to make it a movie worth watching?

Pop Culture Roundup #93

Shelby and Matt — Tue, 10 Aug 2021 05:49:00 +0000

The internet has something to say about Simone Biles (2:40). Reese Witherspoon brought some dudes to the table (7:25). DaBaby has some growing up to do (15:00). And celebrities are coming clean about their bathing habits (21:05). For love it or hate it (25:55), Shelby watches Fboy Island and Matt ponders Green Knight.

Old (Episode 148)

Shelby and Matt — Thu, 29 Jul 2021 07:16:00 +0000

Shelby and Matt try to enjoy M. Night Shyamalan’s Old, his latest Big Idea masquerading as a movie. Was it good? Was it bad? Would aging really work that way? Idk but they’re talking all about the accents, explanations, and family-sized cars along the way.

Pop Culture Roundup #92

Shelby and Matt — Tue, 27 Jul 2021 17:45:00 +0000

The Olympics have started (:30), J-Lo is back with Ben Affleck (10:47), and Kanye might have a new album — and a new home (15:31). For Love It or Hate It (21:45), Matt saw Pig so you might want to and Shelby binged Never Have I Ever.

2021 Emmy Nominations (Episode 147)

Shelby and Matt — Thu, 22 Jul 2021 05:04:00 +0000

t’s time to break down the Emmy nominations! They go through the main categories and make their predictions on limited series, comedy, and drama.

Pop Culture Roundup #91

Shelby and Matt — Tue, 20 Jul 2021 05:32:00 +0000

Prince Harry pitches a tell-all book (3:37). Netflix is looking into video games (7:50). Britney Spears has some thoughts (10:50). And Sports Illustrated makes a good choice (16:30). For love it or hate it (18:08), Shelby is Team Loki and Matt prefers the OG Space Jam.

Black Widow (Episode 146)

Shelby and Matt — Wed, 14 Jul 2021 05:18:00 +0000

Black Widow is finally out so Shelby and Matt get to talk about it and Marvel and Florence Pugh, so it’s a win all around. Rapid fire questions at 31:50

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Pop Culture Roundup #90

Shelby and Matt — Mon, 12 Jul 2021 05:08:00 +0000

The Emmys are coming up (3:50) and Sex and the City is coming back (6:15). Instagram doesn’t want to do photos anymore (12:23), Tom Holland gets out of the friend zone (12:23), and Bachelor in Paradise announces their cast (19:53). For love it or hate it (21:40) Matt checks in on Gossip Girl and Shelby finally talks about Zola.

The Tomorrow War (Episode 145)

Shelby and Matt — Thu, 08 Jul 2021 12:21:00 +0000

Shelby and Matt are back to talking about straight-to-streaming movies with Amazon’s latest, The Tomorrow War. With weird time travel, tonal inconsistencies, and the least liked of the Chrises, they try to decide if there’s anything in here worth celebrating.

F9 (Episode 144)

Shelby and Matt — Thu, 01 Jul 2021 05:59:00 +0000

Shelby and Matt pull out all the stops as they talk about F9, family, and favorite cars they definitely know the names of. There’s a quick review of The Fast and the Furious franchise, but can this movie stand on its own it’s all about the chases, special effects, and those cameos. But was it enough for Matt? Rapid Fire Questions at 33:30

Pop Culture Roundup #89

Shelby and Matt — Tue, 29 Jun 2021 05:13:59 +0000

Shelby and Matt break down #FreeBritney (2:12). The Bachelor alums get greedy during the pandemic (15:45). And Joshua Bassett is speaking his truth (22:15). For love it or hate it (27:50), Matt talks about the new season of RuPaul and Shelby contemplates the new Lorde single.

Matt Is Gay So Here's A Pride Episode (Episode 143)

Shelby and Matt — Thu, 24 Jun 2021 05:44:08 +0000

It’s Pride Month and Shelby and Matt take the time to talk about favorite movies, shows, and representation in general — but is there a bigger reason???????????? For more content and bonus episodes, join our Patreon at Patreon.com/psyourewrong Check out our merch at psyourewrong.square.site!

Pop Culture Roundup #88

Shelby and Matt — Tue, 22 Jun 2021 05:28:01 +0000

Rachel Lindsay puts The Bachelor on blast (3:33). The HFPA faces criticism from the inside (10:56). Victoria’s Secret loses the angels (12:40). And Lucas Hedges is trying a new look (18:06). For love it or hate it (20:52), Shelby talks about Luca and Matt recommends Hacks. For more content and bonus episodes, join our Patreon at Patreon.com/psyourewrong Check out our merch at psyourewrong.square.site!

In the Heights (Episode 142)

Shelby and Matt — Thu, 17 Jun 2021 05:57:23 +0000

n the Heights is finally out and Shelby and Matt can’t hide their enthusiasm as they talk about it. But with disappointing box office numbers and a few controversies already under its belt, can the good outweigh the bad? (Definitely. Yes.)

Pop Culture Roundup #87

Shelby and Matt — Tue, 15 Jun 2021 05:08:49 +0000

Chrissy Tiegan is blogging her apologies now (5:26). Chris Harrison is officially out of Bachelor Nation (14:06). Keeping Up with the Kardashian’s has come to an end (18:51). And there was an incident filming Slip n Slide (23:20). For love it or hate it (25:10), Shelby falls for Loki and Matt recommends Bo Burnam’s Inside.

Cruella (Episode 141)

Shelby and Matt — Thu, 10 Jun 2021 05:37:15 +0000

Shelby and Matt come together to talk about Disney’s Cruella, their latest venture into live-action, villain-origin territory met with….acclaim? Disdain? Something in between? They talk about dogs, fashion, feminism vs. the girl boss, and just if the dog murderer can change her spots. For more content and bonus episodes, join our Patreon at Patreon.com/psyourewrong Check out our merch at psyourewrong.square.site!

A Quiet Place: Part II (Episode 140)

Shelby and Matt — Thu, 03 Jun 2021 05:03:09 +0000

Shelby and Matt are back to their opposite ends of the country in time to talk about *A Quiet Place: Part II*. Going into full spoilers, they talk about the original, the theatrical experience, and just why these movies might be good birth control. Join our Patreon for more at Patreon.com/psyourewrong Check out our merch at psyourewrong.square.site!

Sour by Olivia Rodrigo (Episode 139)

Shelby and Matt — Thu, 27 May 2021 05:37:18 +0000

Shelby and Matt are in their teenage feels as they talk about Olivia Rodrigo’s debut album, *Sour.* First it’s all things about the album, then it’s a track by track discussion, and finally a wrap up on what happens next for this teen star. Want more? Consider joining our Patreon at Patreon.com/psyourewrong Check out our merch at psyourewrong.square.site!

Pop Culture Roundup #86

Shelby and Matt — Tue, 25 May 2021 05:07:09 +0000

Scooter Braun wants to reinvigorate *Phantom of the Opera* (3:37). Kevin Spacey is heading to Italy for his career (7:21). *Knives Out 2* is getting crowded (10:40). And Taika Waititi is getting lucky (16:19). For love it or hate it (19:54), Matt is late to *The Other Two* and Shelby is so-so on *Army of the Dead*. Want more? Consider joining our Patreon at Patreon.com/psyourewrong Check out our merch at psyourewrong.square.site!

The Woman in the Window (Episode 138)

Shelby and Matt — Thu, 20 May 2021 05:32:23 +0000

Shelby and Matt talk about the long awaited psychological thriller nobody wanted to watch, *Woman in the Window*. Featuring Amy Adams overacting and Matt’s surprising takes, it’s an episode with more twists than the actual storyline. Want more? Consider joining our Patreon at Patreon.com/psyourewrong Check out our merch at psyourewrong.square.site!

Pop Culture Roundup #85

Shelby and Matt — Tue, 18 May 2021 05:05:18 +0000

Ellen is officially over. (4:33) Bennifer is maybe back? (8:38) NBC is canceling the Golden Globes (13:32). And Ariana Grande is officially married (21:11). For Love it or Hate it (21:30) Shelby has more to say on *Girls5Eva* and Matt went to theaters to watch *Together Together.* Want more? Consider joining our Patreon at Patreon.com/psyourewrong Check out our merch at psyourewrong.square.site!

P.S. You're Wrong About: Justin Bieber (Episode 137 - Birthday Special)

Shelby and Matt — Thu, 06 May 2021 05:07:50 +0000

For Shelby’s birthday episode, she leads a deep dive into the career of Justin Bieber. From his days as teen hearthrob to his fall from grace again … and again, until his most recent iteration as a Jesus-faring, RnB playing, dreadlocks-wearing, full-fledge adult that might still be suffering from some arrested development. They are talking about it all and whether or not, by the end of it, they have any love for the Biebs. Want more? Consider joining our Patreon at Plus check out our merch at psyourewrong.square.site!

The 93rd Academy Awards (Episode 136)

Shelby and Matt — Thu, 29 Apr 2021 05:20:43 +0000

Shelby and Matt break down the 93rd Academy Awards as they talk about the choices — and disappointments — of this delayed award show. From the format to the wins (26:07) they have all their reactions here. Want more? Consider joining our Patreon at patreon.com/psyourewrong Plus check out our merch at psyourewrong.square.site!

Pop Culture Roundup #84

Shelby and Matt — Tue, 27 Apr 2021 05:42:48 +0000

There is a refresher on *Bachelor* nation (4:53). Elon Musk is heading to *SNL* (8:34). Matt doesn’t understand NFTs. And Scott Rudin is finally on the outs (13:47). For love it or hate it (25:18), Matt found a new trash teen show in *Cruel Summer *and Shelby escaped to space with *Stowaway*.

2020 Film Rankings (Episode 135)

Shelby and Matt — Thu, 22 Apr 2021 05:48:33 +0000

Shelby and Matt bring you their third annual rankapalooza as they average out their individual rankings of every movie they saw in 2020 … plus two months for an average list from absolute worst to definite best. Be sure to check out our NEW merch at psyourewrong.square.site!

Thunder Force (Episode 134)

Shelby and Matt — Thu, 15 Apr 2021 05:04:53 +0000

Shelby and Matt try and find the energy to talk about Thunder Force, Melissa McCarthy and Octavia Spencer’s superhero comedy we all could have done without. Rapid fire questions at 30:49 Be sure to check out our NEW merch at psyourewrong.square.site!

Pop Culture Roundup #83

Shelby and Matt — Tue, 13 Apr 2021 05:29:50 +0000

January Jones takes a hammer to some rattlesnakes (10:00) while Khloe Kardashian takes a totally unfiltered video to prove she’s still prettier than another unfiltered photo making the rounds (12:34). The MET Gala is back on (21:39) and so is *Game of Thrones*...sort of (23:35). For Love it or Hate it (27:13), Matt recommends *The Mothers* by Brit Bennet and Shelby points out *Two Distant Strangers* on Netflix. Be sure to check out our NEW merch at psyourewrong.square.site!

Godzilla Vs. Kong (Episode 133)

Shelby and Matt — Thu, 08 Apr 2021 05:52:12 +0000

It’s Shelby vs. Matt on this podcast battle royals as they talk MonsterVerse’s fourth chapter, *Godzilla vs. Kong*. There’s not much to say but they still manage to say it all. Rapid fire questions at 32:55.

Pop Culture Roundup #82

Shelby and Matt — Tue, 06 Apr 2021 05:22:59 +0000

Shelby and Matt might finally have a merch store. But the real news is Chrissy Tiegan left Twitter (9:44). The Duke left *Bridgerton* (14:22). And Rachel Hollis left relatability behind (19:55). For love it or hate it (26:45), Shelby and Matt bring back the great documentary debate of 2021.

2021 Film Preview (Episode 132)

Shelby and Matt — Thu, 01 Apr 2021 05:24:29 +0000

Yes its April, and late to be doing a preview of the year's films BUT it is a weird year. Shelby and Matt disucss the films that were bumped from last year due to Covid as well as plenty of new movies that have been added to the lineup. For each one, they guess the eventual Rotten Tomatoes score, and sometime early 2022, we'll know who wins.

Pop Culture Roundup #81

Shelby and Matt — Tue, 30 Mar 2021 05:25:49 +0000

We talk about our favorite Beverly Cleary (3:55), then it’s time to get into Hottest Bald Men (5:42), Lil Nas X devil shoes (8:10), good will for author Dav Pilkey (17:46), and bad vibes from Olivia Jade (20:27). For Love it or Hate It (25:24), Matt visits some of the Oscar documentary contenders and Shelby recommends *Rogue*.

Zack Snyder's Justice League (Episode 131)

Shelby and Matt — Thu, 25 Mar 2021 05:10:55 +0000

It’s time to #releasetheSnydercut as Shelby and Matt talk about all things DCEU from the theatrical release, all the behind the scenes, and finally what goes down in Snyderverse.

Pop Culture Roundup #80

Shelby and Matt — Tue, 23 Mar 2021 05:04:31 +0000

Kylie Jenner forgets she’s a millionaire (3:59). *Promising Young Woman* is getting her dues (9:09). David Dobrik is too (10:59). And then there’s Vin Diesel’s son (19:05). For love it or hate it (25:56) Matt recommends *Minari* and Shelby gets serious about *Falcon and the Winter Soldier*.

2021 Oscar Nominations (Episode 130)

Shelby and Matt — Thu, 18 Mar 2021 05:59:44 +0000

Shelby and Matt break down the Oscar nominees for a very strange 2020+ season. With few movies to choose from—and even fewer to miss—they talk faves, snubs, and surprises.

Pop Culture Roundup #79

Shelby and Matt — Tue, 16 Mar 2021 05:13:06 +0000

Chris Harrison is sort of gone but not forgotten (0:40). Piers Morgan quit over Meghan Markle (5:22). The Grammys...happened (8:30). And Selena Gomez might retire (21:30). For love it or hate it (25:03), Matt liked *Dick Johnson is Dead *and Shelby recommends *Raya and the Last Dragon*.

Wandavision (Episode 129)

Shelby and Matt — Thu, 11 Mar 2021 06:47:02 +0000

Matt and Shelby are time hopping through sitcoms this week as they discuss Marvel's first foray into television on Disney+ with Wandavision. They break down Wanda Maximoff, Dick Van Dyke, and whats going on with the MCU.

Pop Culture Roundup #78

Shelby and Matt — Tue, 09 Mar 2021 06:40:34 +0000

Meghan Markle sticks to American tradition and spills the tea on the Brits (8:17). *The Queen’s Gambit* is getting a musical treatment (22:01). Jason Sudekis thanks Olivia Wilde (24:35). And Taylor night wreak havoc at the Grammys? For love it or hate it (27:46), Shelby breaks down the Millennial vs. Gen Z debate and Matt recommends *Barb and Star Go to Vista Del Mar*.

The 78th Golden Globes (Episode 128)

Shelby and Matt — Thu, 04 Mar 2021 06:56:59 +0000

Shelby and Matt talk about the Golden Globes. From the ceremony (0:22) to its winners in TV (21:41) and film (28:29), they’re giving you the details on the zoom themed start to this year’s award season.

Pop Culture Roundup #77

Shelby and Matt — Tue, 02 Mar 2021 06:08:13 +0000

Taylor Swift’s fans are coming for...Chadwick Boseman? (6:12) Lady Gaga is paying dognappers? (12:55) *The Bachelor*’s wokest cast members have a secret past? (17:53) What is going on in the world? But hey, at least movie theaters are opening back up! (25:05). For Love It or Hate It, Shelby discusses HBO’s new Woody Allen doc *Allen v. Farrow* while Matt informs listeners about two new seasons of *RuPaul’s Drag Race*.

I Care a Lot (Episode 127)

Shelby and Matt — Thu, 25 Feb 2021 06:48:31 +0000

Shelby and Matt care a lot about *I Care a Lot* — but do they both love it? They talk Rosamund Pike, power suits, and just what makes an antihero fun enough to watch. Rapid fire questions at 41:09.

Pop Culture Roundup #76

Shelby and Matt — Tue, 23 Feb 2021 06:00:22 +0000

Olivia Wilde sings praises to her maybe boyfriend (3:28). Anne Hathaway admits she wasn’t first pick (6:45). The HFPA has a bribery issue (9:40). And there are some thoughts on casting news (15:45). For love it or hate it (25:02) Shelby gives an update on the *To All the Boys* franchise and Matt talks Oscars and *Nomadland*.

Rodger and Hammerstein's Cinderella (Episode 126)

Shelby and Matt — Thu, 18 Feb 2021 06:06:16 +0000

Shelby and Matt celebrate Brandy’s Cinderella when it finally comes to streaming. They talk about the groundbreaking casting, everything it took to get made, and just why we keep remaking Cinderella in the first place.

Pop Culture Roundup #75

Shelby and Matt — Tue, 16 Feb 2021 06:20:36 +0000

Shelby breaks down the Bachelor Nation saga (5:00). Then it’s all about cancel culture as they talk about Gina Carano (19:09) and Justin Timberlake (26:54). For love it or hate it (33:27), Shelby talks about Taylor Swift’s *Love Story (Taylor’s Version)* and Matt loves *Judas and the Black Messiah*.

2021 Golden Globe Nominations (Episode 125)

Shelby and Matt — Thu, 11 Feb 2021 06:57:44 +0000

Shelby and Matt break down the Golden Globe nominees from TV (1:00) to film (20:02) and all the snubs and surprises in between.

Pop Culture Roundup #74

Shelby and Matt — Tue, 09 Feb 2021 06:38:07 +0000

From Super Bowl talk (:32) to all the hype about Clubhouse (13:40) and just what the Obama’s are producing (20:45), Shelby and Matt try to act cooler than they are. For love it or hate it (26:16) Shelby talks about *Framing Britney Spears* and Matt hates on *Malcolm and Marie*.

The Little Things (Episode 124)

Shelby and Matt — Thu, 04 Feb 2021 06:53:09 +0000

Shelby and Matt come together to talk about the little things — like all the little things they didn’t like about *The Little Things*. Lightning Round at 36:18.

Pop Culture Roundup #73

Shelby and Matt — Tue, 02 Feb 2021 06:22:20 +0000

They’re scraping at the bottom of the barrel, but they review the drivers license drama (3:50), GameStop strategy (8:46), and Luca Guadagnino’s new cannibal movie (15:33). For love it or hate it (20:09) Shelby talks network TV’s attempts at COVID and Matt revisits *Riverdale*.

Promising Young Woman (Episode 123)

Shelby and Matt — Thu, 28 Jan 2021 06:51:15 +0000

Shelby and Matt finally discuss the long-awaited *Promising Young Woman* as they break down Emerald Fennel’s directional debut and Carey Mulligan's turn as female rage personified. Rapid Fire at 41:41.

Pop Culture Roundup #72

Shelby and Matt — Tue, 26 Jan 2021 06:39:20 +0000

Clare and Dale broke up and Bachelor Nation is *not* shook (3:28). Ben Affleck broke up with Ana de Armas (7:28). And now there’s talk of a new *Harry Potter* (10:34). For Love it or Hate It (24:27) Matt talks Tom Hanks’ western and Shelby shares a little about *Bling Empire*.

Bridgerton Season One (Episode 122)

Shelby and Matt — Thu, 21 Jan 2021 06:23:36 +0000

Shelby and Matt turn to high society as they break down *Bridgerton* on Netflix — the sex, scandal, and Shonda of it all. Rapid fire at 44:11.

Pop Culture Roundup #71

Shelby and Matt — Tue, 19 Jan 2021 06:01:21 +0000

Armie Hammer starving for good press (4:49). *The High School Musical: the Musical: the Series: the Musical: the Love Triangle* is the story that keeps on giving (10:42). Plus Jamie Lynn Spears has some tips for Elon Musk (14:16) and *The Masked Dancer* is finding new celebrities (18:23). For Love it or Hate It (23:02) Matt talks *Wandavision* and Shelby recommends *Ted Lasso*.

Winter Break Roundup (Episode 121)

Shelby and Matt — Thu, 14 Jan 2021 06:11:52 +0000

Shelby and Matt give a rundown on all the stuff they watched and read over winter break. From movies (2:35), to TV (23:31), and even some books (38:04) they’re sharing all the must sees and the probably okay to skip.

Pop Culture Roundup #70

Shelby and Matt — Tue, 12 Jan 2021 06:26:21 +0000

The Pop Culture Roundup is back and they are bringing the news. Harry Styles is dating Olivia Wilde (7:46). Kim Kardashian and Kanye may be getting divorced but is Jeffree Star involved? (12:09). There’s a new *Batman* (16:58), an older *Sex and the City* (21:39), and Armie Hammer might be a cannibal (24:32). For Love it or Hate it (26:31), Matt hates on *Braven* and Shelby dishes the tea on new song “drivers license.”

Wonder Woman 1984 (Episode 120)

Shelby and Matt — Thu, 07 Jan 2021 06:06:21 +0000

Just like the reanimated spirit of Chris Pine’s character in *Wonder Woman*, Shelby is back! She and Matt join forces to discuss Kristin Wiig’s cat makeup, Pedro Pascal’s magic rock, and Gal Gadot’s new armor in *Wonder Woman 1984*. Listen in!

The Bachelorette Season 16 (Episode 119)

Shelby and Matt — Thu, 31 Dec 2020 06:40:12 +0000

Matt suffered through a whole season of *The Bachelorette*, so with or without Shelby, they’re doing an episode. Matt is joined this week by Hannah Ward from *Here for the Right Riesling* to break down America’s favorite dating show. But first, they must discuss the Kardashian’s 2020 Christmas Eve outfits (including Kim’s Hulk cosplay) (3:52) and Ariana Grande’s new fiance (8:48). Then it’s on to *The Bachelorette* (16:10), where they discuss Clare, Tayshia, the La Quinta resort, and of course strip dodgeball. For Love It or Hate It, Hannah gives us some book recommendations, and Matt stumps for *Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom*.

The Prom w/ Ciera Velarde (Episode 118)

Shelby and Matt — Thu, 17 Dec 2020 06:06:37 +0000

With Shelby out of the picture, Matt has a new date for *The Prom*. Third-time guest Ciera Velarde has returned. The pair discuss Disney’s new slate of shows including a crap ton of *Star Wars* spinoffs (6:45), before cringing at Matthew Morrison’s live action performance in *The Grinch* (15:32). Then it’s off to *The Prom* (21:06) to breakdown Meryl Streep’s singing, Nicole Kidman’s dancing, and everything that James Corden is doing. For Love It or Hate It (1:07:10), Ciera endorses Riz Ahmed’s *Sound of Metal* while Matt goes for another Meryl Streep film, HBO Max’s *Let Them All Talk*.

Evermore Part Two w/ Ashley Hancock (Episode 117)

Shelby and Matt — Mon, 14 Dec 2020 06:00:00 +0000

Welcome to Part Two of the great evermore crossover extravaganza. (If you’re looking for Part One, head over to the Swiftish podcast feed). Despite Shelby’s maternity leave, Matt is here to talk about Taylor Swift’s new album* evermore*, and he’s joined by Shelby’s Swiftish co-host Ashley Hancock, and a super secret extra special guest. The three break down the tracks of evermore one at a time, discussing easter eggs, song rankings, and juicy Taylor gossip along the way.

Mank w/ Josh Troutman (Episode 116)

Shelby and Matt — Thu, 10 Dec 2020 06:09:57 +0000

While Shelby was having a baby, Matt was watching Netflix’s new David Fincher film *Mank*. He’s joined by Josh Troutman, old Hollywood film buff and Orson Welles fangirl, to break down the new black-and-white Oscar bait. But first they discuss Amanda Seyfried’s Catskills home (4:40) and Felicity Huffman’s new sitcom (10:43). Since *Mank* turned out to be largely unintelligible to anyone without a PhD in cinema history, Matt and Josh dish out a primer on William Randolph Hearst, *Citizen Kane*, and MGM (14:44) before diving into the new Gary Oldman vehicle (41:59). For Love It or Hate It (1:09:39), Josh fawns over *Euphoria* and Matt complains about *Ready Player Two*.

Hillbilly Elegy w/ Sarah Grill (Episode 115)

Shelby and Matt — Thu, 03 Dec 2020 06:34:56 +0000

Shelby is off on maternity leave which means Matt is running the show! (This is now a *Hubie Halloween* fan podcast.) To help him steer the ship, he is joined this week by the great Sarah Grill. They discuss the surprising appearance of a rat on *The Crown* and the surprising lack of an appearance by The Weeknd in the Grammy nominations. Then it’s off to suburban Ohio to discuss this week’s feature presentation *Hillbilly Elegy*. Matt and Sarah breakdown JD Vance's 2016 bestselling memoir, the new Netflix film, and Glenn Close’s wig. For Love It of Hate It, Sarah wants to chat about HBO Max’s *The Flight Attendant* while Matt is stumping for Hulu’s *Happiest Season*.

P.S. You're Wrong About: Tom Cruise (Episode 114 - Birthday Special)

Shelby and Matt — Thu, 19 Nov 2020 06:36:24 +0000

Shelby’s last week. Matt’s almost birthday. So that means we’ve got quite the show for you as we break down Tom Cruise’s career from start ... to Oprah’s couch ... to return of the action icon/demise of the artiste? We walk you through his movies, scandals, relationships and more as we try to figure out just who’s right and who’s wrong about this controversial star.

The Queen's Gambit (Episode 113)

Shelby and Matt — Thu, 12 Nov 2020 06:47:53 +0000

Shelby and Matt discuss the new Netflix darling The Queen’s Gambit, whether Matt paid any attention or not. From the source material to the cast, they break down what worked in this slow burn limited series trying to make chess cool again. Rapid fire questions at 40:11.

Pop Culture Roundup #69

Shelby and Matt — Tue, 10 Nov 2020 06:02:25 +0000

This frazzled pop culture roundup is brought to you in part by the US election results. From the Four Seasons Total Landscaping debacle, to word of Blue Ivy’s voice work debut, to Johnny Depp’s resignation from Fantastic Beasts, it’s a miracle we get through any of it. Such a mess, we don't even have time stamps. For Love It or Hate It Matt recommends a cookie (really. He does.) and Shelby wishes she’d avoided Emma.

Emily in Paris (Episode 112)

Shelby and Matt — Thu, 05 Nov 2020 06:04:02 +0000

Shelby and Matt finally break down **Emily in Paris** as they discuss the plot, the boys, and the Americanness of it all before deciding whether it’s a guilty pleasure or just another covid hate watch. Rapid fire questions at 43:16.

Pop Culture Roundup #68

Shelby and Matt — Tue, 03 Nov 2020 06:47:52 +0000

Celebrities got all dressed up with nowhere to go on Halloween (7:00). Kim Kardashian took over an island for her 40th and won’t hear any complaints about it (14:30). Trump’s office created a dossier of fun celebrity factoids (21:34). And Megan Fox had enough of her ex’s antics (25:04). For love it or hate it (28:36), Shelby rejects **The Holidate** and Matt was okay with **Dune**.

The Witches (Episode 111)

Shelby and Matt — Thu, 29 Oct 2020 05:14:30 +0000

Shelby and Matt talk about the trailer for the new Netflix musical, **The Prom** (1:16). Then they dive into **The Witches** (8:43) as they talk about the book and what the new adaptation gets right and wrong. Rapid fire questions at 40:39.

Pop Culture Roundup #67

Shelby and Matt — Tue, 27 Oct 2020 05:12:35 +0000

Chris Pratt is sad to be ranked last (9:39). Michael B. Jordan is directing **Creed** (15:32). Jared Leto is back in **Suicide Squad **(18:14). Clare is killing it as **The Bachelorette** (18:58). And Quibi is cancelled (23:46). For love it or hate it (25:37), Matt listens to **Golden Hour** by Kacey Musgraves and Shelby watched **The Haunting of Bly Manor**.

The Trial of the Chicago 7 (Episode 110)

Shelby and Matt — Thu, 22 Oct 2020 05:00:51 +0000

Shelby and Matt talk about **The Trial of the Chicago 7** as they break down the star studded cast and a subject matter that still feels a little close to home. Rapid fire questions at 34:45.

Pop Culture Roundup #66

Shelby and Matt — Tue, 20 Oct 2020 05:43:36 +0000

The Tony’s are being picky about their nominations (5:18). TV shows are being cancelled (11:58). Furiousa found its cast (17:46). And Dominic West’s marriage is fine if you believe the handwriting (20:52). For love it or hate it (23:41), Matt revisits **Tenet** and Shelby can’t get enough of **Lovecraft Country**.

Hubie Halloween (Episode 109)

Shelby and Matt — Thu, 15 Oct 2020 05:27:12 +0000

It’s spooky season so Shelby and Matt decide to cover Adam Sandler’s latest Netflix flick, **Hubie Halloween**. From bad gags to his filmography, there’s a question of what’s most scary— and what works best. Rapid fire questions at 32:01.

Pop Culture Roundup #65

Shelby and Matt — Tue, 06 Oct 2020 05:27:40 +0000

Jeffree Starr has boyfriend troubles (6:33). Chris Pratt is campaigning for a People’s Choice Award (10:48). Jamie Foxx might be back in **Spider Man** (18:33). And movies are still being postponed (20:25). For Love It or Hate It (26:53), Shelby reminds everyone to watch **Schitt’s Creek** and Matt starts the new season of **Fargo**.

Enola Holmes (Episode 108)

Shelby and Matt — Thu, 01 Oct 2020 05:37:41 +0000

Shelby and Matt cover the new Netflix hit, **Enola Holmes**. From Millie Bobby Brown to children’s films today — plus some JK Rowling tea for good measure — they are all over the place in their discussion of the latest entry in the Sherlock Holmes universe. Rapid fire questions at 33:40.

Pop Culture Roundup #64

Shelby and Matt — Tue, 29 Sep 2020 05:28:07 +0000

Vin Diesel starts his music career (7:23). Demi Lovato ends her engagement (11:06). Harry Styles might be dating Tracee Ellis Ross (17:44). M. Night Shyamalan is back at it (21:15) but movies are still being pushed back (25:26). For love it or hate it (30:38), Shelby revisits *The Office* and *New Girl* while Matt admits to finishing *Modern Family*.

The 72nd Annual Emmys (Episode 107)

Shelby and Matt — Thu, 24 Sep 2020 05:22:00 +0000

Shelby and Matt break down the Emmys in the time of corona. From what the ceremony did right (0:31) to all the awards of the night (23:03), they talk about what worked and what didn’t in a show devoid of the usual glitz and glamor.

Pop Culture Roundup #63

Shelby and Matt — Tue, 22 Sep 2020 05:22:00 +0000

Ellen DeGeneres is back with an apology (8:37). People won’t leave Brad Pitt and Jennifer Aniston alone (16:33). Carol Baskin is dancing against all odds and ads (21:20). And Harry Styles is ready to flex that acting muscle (24:25). For love it or hate it (29:38) Shelby thinks about ending *I’m Thinking of Ending Things* and Matt recommends new memoir *Stray*.

Mulan (Episode 106)

Shelby and Matt — Thu, 17 Sep 2020 05:02:00 +0000

Shelby and Matt start off talking about the trailer for a new horror comedy *Freaky* (1:09). Then it’s all in on the new *Mulan* (6:36) as they discuss the controversies around Disney’s latest live action remake. Rapid Fire Questions at 42:25.

Pop Culture Roundup #62

Shelby and Matt — Tue, 15 Sep 2020 05:15:00 +0000

Bachelor nation is rocked with a stalking scandal (6:04). The Kardashians decide we’ve all caught up enough (10:46). And the Oscars have new diversity plans (18:22). For Love It or Hate It (28:22), Matt finally watched *Watchmen* and Shelby recommends *The Vow*.

Tenet (Episode 105)

Shelby and Matt — Thu, 10 Sep 2020 05:14:00 +0000

Shelby and Matt try to puzzle out Christopher Nolan’s latest mind bending blockbuster, *Tenet*. From the cast, to the director, through the plot and into all the many lingering questions, was this a hit or a miss for COVID’s first big film? Rapid fire questions at 56:30.

Pop Culture Roundup #61

Shelby and Matt — Tue, 08 Sep 2020 05:28:00 +0000

We got an email! Then it’s all about John Boyega (8:03), *The Batman*’s cursed production (13:27), and *Dancing with the Stars* new cast (15:36). For love it or hate it (23:04), Shelby catches you up on her reading and Matt finally watches the *Bill and Ted* franchise.

The New Mutants (Episode 104)

Shelby and Matt — Thu, 03 Sep 2020 05:14:00 +0000

Shelby and Matt both made it back to the movie theaters to check out *The New Mutants*, an X-Men movie four years in the making. Was it worth the risk? Did it live up to its negative hype? Is there a reason Disney led with this instead of anything else? We answer all your questions and more as we break down this *Breakfast Club* horror wannabe.

Pop Culture Roundup #60

Shelby and Matt — Tue, 01 Sep 2020 01:09:00 +0000

We start with a word about Chadwick Boseman’s passing (1:30) the NBA strike (5:32). Then it’s Brad Pitt’s new girl (11:26), the strangeness of this years VMAs (16:53), and then Bella Thorne’s foray into OnlyFans (21:52). For Love it or Hate It (28:35), Matt loves What We Do In the Shadows and Shelby is on the other end with Katy Perry’s new album Smile.

Love in the Time of Corona (Episode 103)

Shelby and Matt — Thu, 27 Aug 2020 05:01:00 +0000

Shelby and Matt talk about the new COVID themed miniseries from Freeform, “Love in the Time of Corona.” Maybe love can’t be quarantined, but should this show have been shelved? Rapid fire questions at 49:18.

Pop Culture Roundup #59

Shelby and Matt — Tue, 25 Aug 2020 05:50:00 +0000

Netflix botches a movie’s promotional material (7:11). Drew Barrymore plans for a posthumous bar crawl (13:06). Teen dramas are being cancelled due to corona (16:08). And Matt opens up about the movie theater experience (18:33). For love it or hate it (27:59), Matt sings praises to *Work It* and Shelby can’t get enough of *Lovecraft Country*.

Project Power (Episode 102)

Shelby and Matt — Thu, 20 Aug 2020 05:48:00 +0000

Shelby and Matt talk about Netflix’s new original film, *Project Power*. There’s not much to say but there are a lot of thoughts — from the strange powers to the freestyle raps. Rapid Fire Questions at 42:46.

Pop Culture Roundup #58

Shelby and Matt — Tue, 18 Aug 2020 05:36:00 +0000

They catch up on *The Bachelorette* (2:41), *Jurassic Park* (5:50), movie theaters (10:26), Chrissy Tiegan (19:02) and *checks notes* Joyce Carol Oates (21:37)? For love it or hate it (21:22), Matt finally bears witness to Beyoncé and Shelby binges *Selling Sunset* season 3.

Taylor Swift's folklore w/ Ashley Hancock (Episode 101)

Shelby and Matt — Thu, 06 Aug 2020 05:21:00 +0000

Shelby and Matt are joined by *Swiftish* co-host Ashley for a deep dive into Taylor Swift’s newest album *folklore*. With a quick review of the surprise release (:37), then a guess at favorites (24:43), they jump in with a track by track discussion (27:57) of this indie record not even these two swifties saw coming.

Pop Culture Roundup #57

Shelby and Matt — Tue, 04 Aug 2020 05:44:00 +0000

*The Bachelorette* may have quit (2:57), and Shelby can’t get enough of it. Plus Emmy noms (13:57) and *The Ellen Show*'s downfall (24:46). For love it or hate it (30:12) Shelby denounces a book and Matt finds a new favorite classic film.

Shelby and Matt Open a Movie Theater (Special 100th Episode)

Shelby and Matt — Thu, 30 Jul 2020 05:21:00 +0000

It’s our 100th full blown episode so congratulations if you made it this far! Shelby and Matt wax nostalgic over the last two years before getting to their special presentation of what would we screen at a theater if we could screen anything (8:39). If it sounds chaotic that’s because it is, as both of them name eight movies to draw a quarantine crowd. From classics to cult favorites and whatever else in between, it wouldn’t be a PS branded episode if one of them wasn’t, well, wrong.

Pop Culture Roundup #56

Shelby and Matt — Tue, 28 Jul 2020 05:03:00 +0000

Taylor Swift dropped a whole new album (6:20). *Big Brother* is casting a quarantine house and the *Bachelorette* is filming finally (11:00). Gigi Hadid struggles with interior design (19:06). And we’ve got guesses on the Emmy nominations (25:07). For Love it or hate it (26:42), Shelby recommends *Stateless* on Netflix and Matt gives a nod to *I’ll Be Gone In the Dark* on HBO.

Top Ten Movies of 2020 So Far (Episode 99)

Shelby and Matt — Thu, 23 Jul 2020 05:51:00 +0000

Even in corona, tradition waits for no one. So at the halfway mark in this the year 2020 Shelby and Matt are still bringing each other their top ten movies of the year so far. With so few choices and some weird admissions, they guess each other’s top three and then countdown from 10-1.

Pop Culture Roundup #55

Shelby and Matt — Tue, 21 Jul 2020 05:03:00 +0000

Shelby and Matt start off talking about Harry Potter (2:00) but then it’s on to Jeffree Star (11:05) Jake Paul (16:45), Netflix’s idea of a blockbuster (18:35), and *Tenet*’s chances at a release date this year (22:10). For Love it or Hate It (26:35) Matt catches up on *The Crown*, and Shelby catches the feels with *Down to Earth*.

The Old Guard (Episode 98)

Shelby and Matt — Thu, 16 Jul 2020 05:46:00 +0000

Shelby gets Matt to talk about the new Netflix movie, *The Old Guard*. With Charlize Theron leading some immortal warriors, and Dudley Dursley making his overdue reappearance, there’s something for everyone in this action flick. Rapid Fire Questions at 36:51.

Pop Culture Roundup #54

Shelby and Matt — Tue, 14 Jul 2020 05:09:00 +0000

Brie Larson’s YouTube channel isn’t going well (5:29). Neither is Lady Antebellum’s name change (13:58). But at least Will and Jada’s marriage is on a new level (25:35). For Love it or Hate It (32:10), Shelby talks *The Baby-Sitters Club* and Matt sings praises to *Search Party*.

Hamilton (Episode 97)

Shelby and Matt — Thu, 09 Jul 2020 05:11:00 +0000

It’s *Hamilton* fever on the podcast! Shelby and Matt talk about being in the [city] where it happened back in 2015, then dive into #Hamilfilm now out on Disney+ (14:52). It’s all the controversies and criticisms as they discuss if this is a moment or a movement. Rapid Fire Questions at 49:16, so no need to wait for it. We are out of Hamilton puns. Werk.

Pop Culture Roundup #53

Shelby and Matt — Tue, 07 Jul 2020 05:22:00 +0000

Kim Kardashian is also NOT a Billionaire (5:43). Kanye is maybe running for president? (7:39). There’s a mystery solved on the dogstagram of the week (11:21) and *Katy Keene* just got cancelled (20:00). For Love It or Hate It (24:51), Matt shares his feelings on the *Alien* franchise and Shelby recommends an impossible to describe YA sci-fi epic.

Eurovision Song Contest: The Story of Fire Saga (Episode 96)

Shelby and Matt — Thu, 02 Jul 2020 05:42:00 +0000

Shelby and Matt are talking about Will Ferrell’s latest, *Eurovision Song Contest: The Story of Fire Saga*. From first thoughts to lasting impressions, it’s everything they loved (and maybe didn’t) about this musical comedy. Rapid Fire Questions at 36:52.

Pop Culture Roundup #52

Shelby and Matt — Tue, 30 Jun 2020 05:34:00 +0000

YouTube is cleaning house (3:16). Theatrical releases are delayed — again (10:01). Kanye is heading to the Gap (17:10). And the VMAs still want to go live (21:59). For love it or hate it (24:49), Shelby finally sees *X-Men: First Class* and Matt catches the new *Artemis Fowl*.

Love, Victor (Episode 95)

Shelby and Matt — Thu, 25 Jun 2020 05:27:00 +0000

Shelby and Matt are covering *Love, Victor*. But first they talk about *Love, Simon* and what works—and what doesn’t— with this Disney+ turned Hulu original series.

Pop Culture Roundup #51

Shelby and Matt — Tue, 23 Jun 2020 05:44:00 +0000

There’s a reckoning for Ansel Elgort (5:13) and Chris D’elia too (11:01). But at least *Mamma Mia* is getting another sequel (14:38), two guys pulled off an epic prank (17:32), and TikTok might save democracy? (20:02) For Love it or Hate It (23:07) Shelby recommends a new book and Matt has a favorite old horror film.

Da 5 Bloods (Episode 94)

Shelby and Matt — Thu, 18 Jun 2020 05:58:00 +0000

Shelby and Matt contemplate what could have been before COVID (1:02). But cinema is saved with a new Spike Lee movie! They talk all about *Da 5 Bloods* (5:53) as they discuss themes, style, and violence. Luckily, no spoilers! Rapid Fire Questions at 45:50.

Pop Culture Roundup #50

Shelby and Matt — Tue, 16 Jun 2020 05:58:00 +0000

The Oscars are adding a few months to the calendar year (5:41). Bachelor is finally finding some diversity (12:29). Nickelodeon might have outed Spongebob? (19:22) and Lady Antebellum decides maybe it’s time for a rebranding (20:58). For Love it or Hate It (28:18), Shelby lives for Queer Eye and Matt is just okay with Scoob.

The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes (Episode 93)

Shelby and Matt — Thu, 11 Jun 2020 05:43:00 +0000

Shelby and Matt are reliving their youth with a look at the new *Hunger Games* novel, *The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes*. First they talk about the original trilogy (:01) and how this prequel came about (13:02). Then it’s all in on what works — and what doesn’t — with this villain origin story. Spoiler alert starts at 28:43.

Pop Culture Roundup #49

Shelby and Matt — Tue, 09 Jun 2020 05:26:00 +0000

Theaters are starting to open up (8:19) and so is JK Rowling… (13:30). Plus Ben Affleck has a secret Instagram account (21:20) and Kylie Jenner lost her billionaire status (25:08). For love it or hate it (30:10), Matt recommends *Tangerine* and Shelby watches *For Life*.

Run Season One (Episode 92)

Shelby and Matt — Thu, 04 Jun 2020 05:03:00 +0000

Shelby and Matt break down some Love It or Hate It’s for the week (6:18). Then it’s a final review of *Run* on HBO (14:13). From first impressions to the final episode, was this mystery/comedy a home run or did it fly off the rails? Rapid fire questions at 46:21.

The Lovebirds (Episode 91)

Shelby and Matt — Thu, 28 May 2020 05:16:00 +0000

Shelby and Matt watch the meant-for-theaters but wound-up-on-Netflix romcom *The Lovebirds*. They talk about the comedy pairing of Kumail Nanjiani and Issa Rae and whether or not quarantine is the best thing to happen to this murder mystery. Rapid Fire Questions at 29:26.

Pop Culture Roundup #48

Shelby and Matt — Tue, 26 May 2020 05:56:00 +0000

Lana Del Ray took on feminism (4:07) and Ruby Rose took off from *Batwoman* (11:06). #ReleasetheSnyderCut finally worked (14:40) and Universal Studios is practicing some social distancing this June (25:16). For Love it or Hate It (29:32), Shelby is all in on the Netflix real estate reality show *Selling Sunset* and Matt goes off on the new best seller *Where the Crawdad Sings*.

The Wrong Missy (Episode 90)

Shelby and Matt — Thu, 21 May 2020 05:12:00 +0000

Shelby and Matt talk about what could have been as they look at the old lineup for movie releases (1:33). But instead they’re here to discuss Netflix’s latest Adam Sandler produced comedy, *The Wrong Miss*y (3:46). Rapid Fire Questions at 27:46.

Pop Culture Roundup #47

Shelby and Matt — Tue, 19 May 2020 05:37:00 +0000

Movie theaters may be opening (4:53). Bachelorette Hannah Brown got in hot water (9:51). Someone is counting swear words (18:06). And TV shows contemplate the covid angle (21:42). For Love it or hate it (26:29), Matt becomes a *Jupiter Ascending* stan and Shelby would die for *Dead to Me*.

P.S. You're Wrong About: Emma Stone (Episode 89 - Birthday Special)

Shelby and Matt — Thu, 14 May 2020 05:47:00 +0000

Shelby’s birthday means it is time to go all in on one Acteur™, this time Emma Stone. From her humble beginnings (17:37) to a breakdown of her entire filmography (20:24), to just what she should do next (1:26:49) Shelby and Matt ask the question: is she really an icon?

Bad Education (Episode 88)

Shelby and Matt — Thu, 07 May 2020 05:05:31 +0000

Shelby and Matt talk about HBO’s new movie, *Bad Education*. From Hugh Jackman’s performance to the twists in this scandal neither of them had ever heard about, there a lot to love.

Pop Culture Roundup #46

Shelby and Matt — Tue, 05 May 2020 05:05:00 +0000

The Oscars have new rules (10:39) and Universal is trying something new out too (13:26). Plus, *Twilight* is getting a reboot (17:40), Gigi Hadid is having a baby (23:52), and Pete has chosen another *Bachelor* castoff (24:23). For Love It or Hate It (28:17) Shelby likes *Never Have I Ever* and Matt is so-so on *Normal People*.

Extraction (Episode 87)

Shelby and Matt — Thu, 30 Apr 2020 05:05:09 +0000

Day whatever in quarantine finds Shelby and Matt turning to Chris Hemsworth’s new Netflix movie, *Extraction*. But first it’s a walk down if-only lane as they talk about what would have been on the schedule had corona never come (3:06). Then it’s all in on this stunt-heavy, action-driven thriller and its many gruesome choices (7:52). Was it good? Was it bad? Or was it the perfect blend of the two? Rapid Fire Questions at 33:49.

Pop Culture Roundup #45

Shelby and Matt — Tue, 28 Apr 2020 05:05:12 +0000

*Parks and Rec* is reuniting for a special coronavirus episode (6:31). *Saturday Night Live* is trying to stay alive during covid (8:43). Ariana Grande is not a fan of impressions, but she is a fan of costumes (11:20). *American Idol* goes full quarantine (15:13). SXSW sends some smaller titles to Amazon (17:45). And *Love, Simon* spinoff, *Love, Victor* really is too edgy for Disney (20:34). For Love It or Hate It (23:03), Matt rejects the pandemic horror *It Comes At Night* and Shelby gushes about the HBO show *Run*.

Quarantine Reads w/ Ciera Velarde (Episode 86)

Shelby and Matt — Thu, 23 Apr 2020 05:05:41 +0000

Shelby and Matt welcome Ciera Velarde back to the podcast to discuss quarantine reads! From current favorites to disappointments (10:57) and final recommendations for social isolation (39:48), there’s bound to be at least one book you’ll want to pick up.

Pop Culture Roundup #44

Shelby and Matt — Tue, 21 Apr 2020 05:00:36 +0000

Shelby is back! So of course Matt brings up Taylor Swift’s cancelled tour (4:15). Shelby talks about Demi Lovato’s finsta (8:27). Then it’s on to John Krasinski’s Good News prom (14:08), the bad news for Ellen Degeneres crew (16:23) and Florence Pugh’s instanews that she’s still dating Zach Braff (21:32). For Love it or Hate it (26:31), Matt recommends Netflix’s reality show *Too Hot to Handle* and Shelby sings praises to Hulu’s *Mrs. America*.

Quibi w/ Vassileia Kazee (Episode 85)

Shelby and Matt — Thu, 16 Apr 2020 05:05:30 +0000

While Shelby is out, Matt and guest host Vass discuss Quibi, the internet's newest streaming sensation. The pair break down the phone-only platform where episodes are all under ten minutes and jam-packed with all the biggest stars. They discuss Quibi generally before breaking down some of the app's biggest shows.

Pop Culture Roundup #43 w/ Vassileia Kazee

Shelby and Matt — Tue, 14 Apr 2020 05:05:38 +0000

Shelby is out of commission this week due to a mysterious non-Coronavirus illness, so friend of the pod Vassileia Kazee is stepping in. Your new favorite podcasting duo break down the Olivia Jade application photos (5:15), the Cheetah Girls drama (8:15), sketchy behavior from the *Wizards of Waverly Place* dad (12:20), more *Tiger King* drama (13:25), and Caroline Calloway's unique marketing strategies (16:56). For Love It or Hate It (18:30), Vass brings up *The Real Housewives of New Jersey* while Matt discusses *Hunters*. Also who is Shelby Boyer again? That name isn't ringing any bells.

Pixar Film Rankings (Episode 84)

Shelby and Matt — Thu, 09 Apr 2020 05:05:42 +0000

Shelby and Matt rank all twenty-two Pixar movies. That’s it. That’s the episode.

Pop Culture Roundup #42

Shelby and Matt — Tue, 07 Apr 2020 05:05:38 +0000

Disneys reschedules some movies (5:10), Ezra Miller goes full villain (12:16), Louis CK thinks he’s still funny (16:21), and *Tiger King* is getting a sequel (19:26). For Love It or Hate It (24:14), Shelby watches *Portrait of a Lady on Fire* and Matt catches up on *Schitt’s Creek*.

Tiger King (Episode 83)

Shelby and Matt — Thu, 02 Apr 2020 05:00:13 +0000

Shelby and Matt catch you up on the cool cats and kittens from Netflix’s surprise hit *Tiger King*. Rapid Fire Questions at (40:43)

Pop Culture Roundup #41

Shelby and Matt — Tue, 31 Mar 2020 06:05:57 +0000

*Big Brother Canada *disbands due to coronavirus (6:54). Kim Kardashian has a proposition (9:37). Network TV pilot season might not be happening (11:38). Peter is going through his *Bachelor* rejects (13:39). And Demi Lovato is definitely dating someone (16:19). For love it or hate it (21:55), Shelby is all in on Dua Lipa’s new album and Matt discovers T*he Talented Mr. Ripley*.

The Hunt (Episode 82)

Shelby and Matt — Thu, 26 Mar 2020 06:05:18 +0000

Thanks to Covid-19, Shelby and Matt are now watching and discussing *The Hunt*, the horror film, twice barred from theaters and now hanging out in VOD land. The pair break down the movie’s complex production history and deranged plot points before heading into a round of rapid fire questions (38:03).

Pop Culture Roundup #40

Shelby and Matt — Tue, 24 Mar 2020 05:05:17 +0000

Matt asks for an update on *The Bachelor* contestants (3:38). Shelby catches you up on a new chapter in the Kanye/Taylor Swift feud (8:41). Plus Lena Dunham is writing a book...sort of (20:26) and celebrities across the world are struggling to cope with the coronavirus (24:50). For Love it or Hate It (28:04) Shelby finds a new passion in TikTok and Matt is excited for a new season of *Westworld*.

Contagion, Outbreak & Coronavirus (Episode 81)

Shelby and Matt — Thu, 19 Mar 2020 05:05:25 +0000

Shelby and Matt are deep in quarantine so they turn to two pandemic movies for some insight. First they discuss *Contagion* (4:00), then they talk about *Outbreak* (28:22). Rapid Fire Questions at 41:19.

Pop Culture Roundup #39

Shelby and Matt — Tue, 17 Mar 2020 05:05:10 +0000

Shelby and Matt try to unpack their feelings about the coronavirus. First they break down Madi and Peter’s *Bachelor *breakup (7:19). Then it’s all the celebrities infected (14:34), the movie cancellations (27:19), and just how fans are convincing their pop faves that their music is universal. For Love it or Hate It (27:19) Shelby talks about pandemic novel *Severence* and Matt catches a last-minute screening of *Onward*.

The Bachelor Season 24 (Episode 80)

Shelby and Matt — Thu, 12 Mar 2020 06:05:43 +0000

It’s the episode you’ve been waiting for as Shelby and Matt finally cover this season of *The Bachelor*! After being forced to watch, will Matt finally admit he likes it? Can Shelby get over this season? Listen for all the takes on THE most dramatic season yet.

Pop Culture Roundup #38

Shelby and Matt — Tue, 10 Mar 2020 05:05:31 +0000

Apple is picky about product placement (7:27). Hachette decides to cancel the Woody Allen memoir (10:17). Disney+ rejects *Love Simon* and *Lizzie McGuire* as M for Mature (16:31). And *RuPaul’s Drag Race* stumbles into a serious scandal (27:01). For love it or hate it (33:55), Shelby talks about *The Invisible Man* and Matt brings up *All the Bright Places*.

Love Is Blind w/ Laura Boyer (Episode 79)

Shelby and Matt — Thu, 05 Mar 2020 07:05:53 +0000

Shelby takes over the podcast with a rogue episode guest starring her sister Laura to break down the Netflix phenomenon, Love Is Blind. They’re all in on this bonkers dating reality show as they walk you through the infamous pods all the way down the aisles on these will-they-won’t-they couples and their many wild moments.

Mailbag #1 (Episode 78)

Shelby and Matt — Thu, 27 Feb 2020 06:05:36 +0000

This week Shelby and Matt finally answer all your burning questions. After months of talking about it, it’s time for a MAILBAG EPISODE! You submitted question, and we're here to answer them.

Pop Culture Roundup #37

Shelby and Matt — Tue, 25 Feb 2020 06:05:16 +0000

Pete Davidson isn’t a fan of *SNL* (3:08) but Billie Eilish is a fan of Michael B Jordan. *Riverdale* is losing cast members (7:30) and Jake Paul is losing twitter fights (11:26). And HBO Max is a thing Matt is determined to explain (15:02). For Love It or Hate It (20:24) Shelby talks about Netflix’s *Love Is Blind* and Matt rejoices in the new season of *Survivor*.

Sonic the Hedgehog (Episode 77)

Shelby and Matt — Thu, 20 Feb 2020 06:05:56 +0000

Matt needs to mention *The Hunt*’s new release date, but the real trailer of the week is *The French Dispatch *(2:44). Then it’s time to talk about the long-awaited, oft-derided *Sonic the Hedgehog* (8:36). Matt and Shelby May disagree on if it’s a good movie, but they have a good time talking about it. Rapid Fire Questions at 40:43.

Pop Culture Roundup #36

Shelby and Matt — Tue, 18 Feb 2020 06:05:12 +0000

Justin Bieber has a new album to promote (2:57), *Stranger Things* a new season (9:04), and Sophie and Joe Jonas a new baby? Maybe? (14:08). Plus Rick Moranas is back (18:44) and for Love It or Hate It (23:00) Matt talks *Fantasy Island* and Shelby brings up *To All the Boys 2: PS I Still Love You*.

The 92nd Academy Awards (Episode 76)

Shelby and Matt — Thu, 13 Feb 2020 06:00:34 +0000

Shelby and Matt are here to talk about the 2020 Oscars celebrating the 2019 films. From the red carpet to the ceremony (10:51) then on to the winners themselves (29:23), they go through the highs and lows of this year's Academy Awards.

Pop Culture Roundup #35

Shelby and Matt — Tue, 11 Feb 2020 06:05:41 +0000

Beyonce might have a secret project (5:52). The Bachelor has a White Lives Matter scandal (9:01). Barnes and Noble puts blackface on...books? (15:30) Plus Jameela Jamil makes a mess of a situation (19:49) while Blake Lively makes a whole movie disappear (25:15). For Love it or Hate It (27:07) Shelby sings praises to *Birds of Prey* and Matt shares the anxiety of *The Assistant*.

2019 Film Rankings (Episode 75 - Special Edition)

Shelby and Matt — Thu, 06 Feb 2020 07:45:26 +0000

Buckle up, this one’s a doozy. Shelby and Matt rank every movie they saw in 2019 from worst to best. The catch: it’s the average of the rankings they each did individually. Who’s taste will come out on top? To skip around in the bloodbath, here are the timestamps for 113 (6:41), 100 (15:50), 75 (43:54), 50 (1:07:22), 25 (1:30:53), and our top 10 (1:49:04).

2020 Grammys (Episode 74)

Shelby and Matt — Thu, 30 Jan 2020 06:05:25 +0000

Shelby and Matt talk about the Grammys and how they’re maybe sort of scammy? From the controversy around the show, to every performance, and the wins worth mentioning, they break down the show they would have been happy to miss.

Pop Culture Roundup #34

Shelby and Matt — Tue, 28 Jan 2020 06:05:29 +0000

Shelby talks about *Mean Girl the Musical the Movie* (5:43). Matt brings up Julianne Hough’s energy exorcism (8:57). Then it’s Halsey’s unfortunate joke (13:51) and Oprah’s controversial book club pick (16:16). For Love It or Hate It (23:41) Shelby flexes the high brow with a book recommendation while Matt goes low with some of the stragglers on the Oscar list.

2020 Film Preview (Episode 73)

Shelby and Matt — Thu, 23 Jan 2020 06:05:09 +0000

This week Shelby and Matt are doing a film preview for 2020. First they look back at their 2019 predictions to see who did best (2:07). Then they talk about their most and least anticipated films of the year (7:51) and wrap it up with a rapid fire round (1:09:56) where they make guesses on Rotten Tomatoes scores for 2020 based on almost nothing.

Pop Culture Roundup #33

Shelby and Matt — Tue, 21 Jan 2020 06:05:13 +0000

Shelby and Matt break down the SAG awards, from the obsession with Brad Pitt and Jennifer Aniston to the Parasite surprises (3:18). Then it’s an update on Prince Harry (10:11), a *Downton Abbey* sequel (13:12), and why Taylor Swift tried to kick Justin Bieber out of her gym (15:50). For Love it or hate it (18:35), Matt talks about the Oscar documentary contender *The Edge of Democracy* and Shelby praises the Netflix docuseries *Cheer*.

2020 Oscar Nominations (Episode 72)

Shelby and Matt — Thu, 16 Jan 2020 06:05:26 +0000

It’s Oscar season! First Matt and Shelby talk about the trailer for the marvel-adjacent *Morbius* (1:30). But then it’s all in on the 2020 Oscar nominations (4:57). From scandals and snubs to their dream nominees, they talk in depth about the big six categories (27:01) before breaking down the craft categories (49:24) and just what they’re looking forward to come Oscar night.

Pop Culture Roundup #32

Shelby and Matt — Tue, 14 Jan 2020 06:05:03 +0000

Shelby and Matt talk about Prince Harry and Meghan’s brexit (4:52), the strange departure around *Doctor Strange* (14:27), Amy Poehler and Tina Fey’s return to the Golden Globes (20:35), and just who Warner Brothers is hiring to do their film analyses (22:27). For love it or hate it (27:12) Matt gives *The Bachelor* a chance and Shelby was always destined to love *Underwater*.

The 77th Golden Globes (Episode 71)

Shelby and Matt — Thu, 09 Jan 2020 06:05:26 +0000

First there’s discussion of the new *Mulan* trailer (1:16) and whether this is the one to bring honor to the live action remakes. Then Shelby and Matt break down the boozy Golden Globes as they talk about the red carpet (6:33), the production (11:38), the honorary awards (20:28) and which movies (26:49) and TV shows (48:53) took home trophies.

Pop Culture Roundup #31

Shelby and Matt — Tue, 07 Jan 2020 06:30:53 +0000

Shelby and Matt catch you up on Justin Bieber’s new single promotion (5:06), the drama behind *The New Mutants* (9:30), and exactly how the Kardashians feel about the Australian fires (17:33). For love it or hate it (23:51), Shelby thanks Netflix for *You* season two and Matt gives in to their new reality show *The Circle*.

Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker (Episode 70)

Shelby and Matt — Thu, 02 Jan 2020 06:05:19 +0000

Shelby’s husband Rob is back on the podcast for all things Star Wars as they discuss *The Rise of Skywalker*. First, it’s about Christopher Nolan’s new trailer, *Tenet* (4:21). Then they break down the Star Wars franchise (8:03) before they go all in on the surprisingly controversial finale of the trilogy of trilogies that left everyone in the world with thoughts (18:23). Rapid Fire Questions at 59:20.

Pop Culture Roundup #30

Shelby and Matt — Tue, 31 Dec 2019 06:00:11 +0000

After the holiday, Shelby and Matt are back with all the best news. *Cats* crashes and burns (3:09), Obama releases his must reads that he probably didn’t read (6:45), Zac Efron almost died (12:33), Kim Kardashian gives the best gifts (16:03) and Kevin Spacey is...back? (18:57) For Love it or Hate It (20:10) Matt loves *Riverdale* and Shelby needs everyone to watch *Little Women*.

Jumanji: The Next Level (Episode 69)

Shelby and Matt — Thu, 19 Dec 2019 06:05:24 +0000

Shelby and Matt start things off with a conversation on the lackluster *Ghostbusters* trailer (3:50) and then it’s time to level up with their take on *Jumanji: The Next Level* (8:00). Winners and losers at 36:16. Rapid Fire Questions at 40:33.

Pop Culture Roundup #29

Shelby and Matt — Tue, 17 Dec 2019 06:05:31 +0000

Matt catches us up on the Oscar shortlist (2:59). Shelby talks about the *Marriage Story* Twitter discourse (7:03). Kumail Nanjiani is ripped (11:19). Hallmark is maybe discriminatory (14:17). And the Streamys are a thing that happened (17:47). For love it or hate it (24:12) Shelby and Matt talk about Disney Plus with their thoughts on *The Mandolorian* and *Encore*.

2019 Golden Globe Nominees (Episode 68)

Shelby and Matt — Thu, 12 Dec 2019 06:05:07 +0000

Shelby and Matt talk about the Golden Globe nominees as they walk through the movies (3:00) and TV (39:11) nominations to decide what they’re rooting for and just what the Hollywood Foreign Press already got wrong.

Pop Culture Roundup #28

Shelby and Matt — Tue, 10 Dec 2019 12:40:11 +0000

Shelby and Matt are finally back with all your pop culture news. From Lena Dunham’s new teen sex show (6:17) to a Peloton commercial that made heads explore (10:03), Dakota Johnson’s clapback on Ellen (16:10), and Chrissy Teigan’s insights into celebrity life (22:34) -- we’ve got it all. For Love it or Hate It (28:37), Shelby feels reinvigorated by the new *Wonder Woman* trailer while Matt is baffled by *Frozen 2*.

Best of the Decade Lists (Episode 67)

Shelby and Matt — Thu, 05 Dec 2019 07:00:12 +0000

Shelby and Matt are back and ready to talk about the end of the decade as they give their rankings for their film and television favorites of the last ten years. Together they go through their best of lists for TV shows (9:32), movies (37:56), film performances (42:03), and movie scenes (56:55).

P.S. You're Wrong About: Leonardo DiCaprio (Episode 66 - Birthday Special)

Shelby and Matt — Thu, 21 Nov 2019 06:25:28 +0000

Happy Birthday Matt!! In honor of our (younger and wiser) co-host’s birthday, we’re doing a deep dive into the filmography of Leonardo DiCaprio. From *Titanic* and *Romeo + Juliet* to *Django Unchained* and *Blood Diamond*, we’re breaking down Leo’s performances. Plus Shelby is analyzing the ages of his girlfriends, Matt is fixated on accents, and they both weigh in on whether *Inception* or *Shutter Island* has the better twist.

Last Christmas w/ Abby Kass (Episode 65)

Shelby and Matt — Thu, 14 Nov 2019 06:50:48 +0000

Shelby and Matt welcome special guest Abby Kass for all the talk on Christmas cheer but first they discuss the new trailer for Pixar’s *Soul* (3:11). Then they dive into *Last Christmas* (9:40) and talk all about musical plot twists and political backdrops of this holiday romcom. SPOILERS ABOUND. Winners and Losers at 48:44. Rapid Fire Questions at 52:22.

Pop Culture Roundup #27

Shelby and Matt — Tue, 12 Nov 2019 06:05:24 +0000

Martin Scorsese has a lot of opinions about Marvel (5:39). The rapper T.I. thinks virginity testing is still a thing (13:24). Emma Watson has a new partner in her life (18:30). James Dean is starring in a movie posthumously (20:20). And Constance Wu is fresh off *Fresh Off the Boat*. For Love it or Hate it (26:21), Shelby admits Matt was right about *Parasite* and Matt admits twitter was right about *Marriage Story*.

Terminator: Dark Fate (Episode 64)

Shelby and Matt — Thu, 07 Nov 2019 06:05:17 +0000

Shelby and Matt first give their thoughts on *The Mandelorian* trailer (1:05) but mostly they’re here to talk about the latest in the *Terminator* franchise, *Terminator: Dark Fate* (8:24). From Arnold Schwarzenegger to commercialized feminism, they talk about what works and what doesn’t. Winners and Losers at (43:01). Rapid Fire Questions at (47:49).

Pop Culture Roundup #26

Shelby and Matt — Tue, 05 Nov 2019 06:05:40 +0000

Spiderverse is getting a sequel (5:09). There’s a Selena Gomez, Kim Kardashian, Taylor Swift love/hate triangle on Twitter (6:16). *Game of Thrones* is losing spinoffs (11:09). And now it’s time to talk about Artist of the Decade (17:07). For Love it or Hate it (25:25), Matt recommends *JoJo Rabbit* and Shelby does a roundup of the new Apple TV.

Halloween Special (Episode 63)

Shelby and Matt — Thu, 31 Oct 2019 05:05:05 +0000

HAPPY HALLOWEEN! This special episode is all about scary movies so listen as Shelby and Matt go through their childhood exposure to all things horror as they pick their favorites and bridge the gap between Shelbys scaredy-cat and Matt’s gorethusiast.

Pop Culture Roundup #25

Shelby and Matt — Tue, 29 Oct 2019 05:05:12 +0000

*The Joker* stairs become a tourist trap (4:37). Kylie Jenner ruins the joke (7:49). *Cats* is getting on Matt’s last nerve (9:33). And Kelly Ripa’s kids are living in extreme poverty (15:40).For Love It or Hate It (18:38), Matt talks about the new Kanye Album *Jesus Is King* and Shelby recommends Netflix’s *Dolemite Is My Name*.

2019 Fall Network TV Pilots (Episode 62)

Shelby and Matt — Thu, 24 Oct 2019 05:35:06 +0000

Shelby and Matt are back with their second annual Fall TV roundup. First they review their rankings from last year and where they wound up. Then it’s time to rank the 2019 Fall TV pilots from worst to best (7:03) as they share a little bit about each of the sixteen shows you probably (definitely) missed.

Pop Culture Roundup #24

Shelby and Matt — Tue, 22 Oct 2019 05:05:35 +0000

Gina Rodriguez fails the apology game (5:05). Barney gets a dramatic makeover (10:02). And Miley Cyrus isn’t as funny as she thinks she is (17:40). For Love it or Hate it (21:07) Matt urges everyone to watch the already awards-darling *Parasite* and Shelby can’t get over the novel *Red White and Royal Blue*.

Succession Season 2 w/ Paige Hanson (Episode 61)

Shelby and Matt — Thu, 17 Oct 2019 05:25:12 +0000

Shelby and Matt are joined by Paige Hanson for a discussion on this year’s most dramatic comedy on television. First they discuss the new trailer for Robert Downey Jr’s *Dolittle* (3:50) a new high/low in CGI animals (depending on who you talk to). Then it’s time to discuss the Roy family as they go all in on HBO’s *Succession* (9:04) from the first season to season 2’s finale. Rapid Fire Questions at 1:03:27.

Joker (Episode 60)

Shelby and Matt — Thu, 10 Oct 2019 05:25:29 +0000

Shelby and Matt are here to talk about one controversial comic book movie but first they’re talking about the trailer for another, Suicide Squad’s spin-off *Birds of Prey* (1:03). Then it’s time to reveal what they thought of *Joker* (5:00) as they talk about its many controversies and whether or not the movie warranted so many hot takes. Winners and losers at 45:30. Rapid Fire Questions at 48:39.

Pop Culture Roundup #23

Shelby and Matt — Tue, 08 Oct 2019 05:05:48 +0000

Demi Lovato wades into some deep trouble with an Israeli vacation (5:16). Lady Gaga is maybe going Adele (10:20). Prince Harry takes on the British tabloids for his princess (13:50). And Martin Scorsese takes on the MCU for #reasons (17:35). For Love it or Hate it (22:43), Matt struggles to see the appeal of Judy and Shelby revels in seeing Lizzo live.

Ad Astra (Episode 59)

Shelby and Matt — Thu, 03 Oct 2019 05:05:26 +0000

Shelby and Matt come together for the latest in sad-man-in-space movies. But first they talk about the surprise trailer for The *King’s Man* (1:45) a prequel in the *Kingsmen* franchise. Then it’s time to get into *Ad Astra* (8:08) as they discuss daddy issues, space pirates, and monkey business. Winners and Losers at (37:20). Rapid Fire Questions at (40:26).

Pop Culture Roundup #22

Shelby and Matt — Tue, 01 Oct 2019 05:45:46 +0000

Jennifer Lopez and Shakira are doing the Super Bowl (4:36). Diplo is pranking the Jonas Brothers (6:54). Justin and Hailey Bieber are getting married….again (10:12). Ansel Egort is looking for more love (14:13) and Demi Moore is talking all about her love (18:24). For Love It or Hate It (22:36), Matt revisits *Big Fat Liar* and Shelby sings praises to Netflix’s *Unbelievable*.

The 71st Annual Emmy's (Episode 58)

Shelby and Matt — Thu, 26 Sep 2019 05:05:01 +0000

Shelby and Matt try to bring some energy to the Emmys as they break down televisions most glamorous night. With a recap of the red carpet and the ceremony itself, they break down the actual awards (22:38) as they discuss the wildest moments and the disappointments inbetween.

The Goldfinch w/ Anupa Otiv (Episode 57)

Shelby and Matt — Thu, 19 Sep 2019 05:05:07 +0000

Matt and Shelby are joined by special guest and improv star Anupa Otiv. They start things off with a review of the new trailer for Ford vs Ferrari (2:56). But then it’s time to talk about the box office bomb The Goldfinch (8:10). With Matt and Anupa’s differing takes on the Pulitzer Prize winning novel it’s based on and Shelby’s complete disinterest in this art thief thriller without the thrill, they talk all about why this film absolutely failed to find its audience. Winners and Losers at 53:00. Rapid Fire Questions at 55:55

Pop Culture Roundup #21

Shelby and Matt — Tue, 17 Sep 2019 06:05:25 +0000

*SNL* briefly hired a racist (1:37). The Creative Arts Emmys found Beyoncé robbed yet again(8:59). Shawn Mendes and Camila Cabello go TMI to prove their affection (15:05). And Mike from *The Bachelor* might be seeing Demi Lovato (18:50). For Love It or Hate it (23:06), Shelby sings praises to *Hustlers* and Matt comes to bat for *Succession*.

Pop Culture Roundup #20

Shelby and Matt — Tue, 10 Sep 2019 05:05:24 +0000

Jeremy Renner loses his app (2:57). Scarlett Johansson goes to bat for Woody Allen (8:20). Timothee Chalamet goes tongue to tongue with Lily Rose Depp (12:54). *Crazy Rich Asians* loses its writer (15:11). And Nicki Minaj is definitely maybe possibly retiring (20:29). For Love it or Hate it (25:33), Matt recommends the podcast *Over My Dead Body: Joe Exotic*, and Shelby revisits *A Quiet Place*.

2019 MTV Video Music Awards (Episode 55)

Shelby and Matt — Thu, 05 Sep 2019 06:05:48 +0000

With no new movies to discuss, Shelby and Matt take it back to last week’s MTV Video Music Awards. It’s a chance to show just how sheltered they were as they talk about their favorite music videos growing up (1:21) and then dive into the VMAs today. First it’s time to talk about the show (13:58) and then they walk through the major winners (29:19) as they discuss how music videos have changed and which ones are worth checking out.

Pop Culture Roundup #19

Shelby and Matt — Tue, 03 Sep 2019 05:05:15 +0000

Fans of *The OA* are losing it outside of Netflix (3:21). Kim has her new shapewear name and is tapping her criminal justice endeavors for the promotion (9:14). But Kanye possibly has new music coming (13:54), Disney+ has more updates (16:07), Richard Linklater is planning 20 years in the future (20:54) and Taylor Swift’s first week numbers are out (23:51). For Love it or Hate it (25:51), Matt is reading an oral history of *Big Brother*’s infamous “Dan’s Funeral” moment and Shelby is struggling to catch the appeal of *Succession*.

Taylor Swift's Lover w/ Ashley Hancock (Episode 54)

Shelby and Matt — Thu, 29 Aug 2019 05:05:39 +0000

On this very special episode, two worlds collide as *PS You’re Wrong* joins ranks with Shelby’s other podcast *Swiftish*. Her co-host on that show, Ashley Hancock, comes on to talk all about Taylor Swift’s new album *Lover*. With a quick refresher on all things Taylor, they take a guess at each other’s favorites (16:05) and then dive in for a track-by-track review (21:48). For more Taylor Swift content, subscribe to Shelby and Ashley’s podcast Swiftish and follow them on Twitter [@swiftishpod13](https://twitter.com/swiftishpod13?lang=en) or IG [@swiftishpodcast](http://www.instagram.com/swiftishpodcast/?hl=en)

Pop Culture Roundup #18

Shelby and Matt — Tue, 27 Aug 2019 05:05:01 +0000

*Lizzie Maguire* is coming back thanks to Disney+ (6:01) but they also screwed up Marvel’s *Spider-Man* (13:11) so not all good news. But *Breaking Bad* is getting a movie (21:45) and *Dancing with the Stars* has a new cast (23:31). For Love it or Hate it (25:22), Shelby recommends *Peanut Butter Falcon* and Matt can’t get enough of *Ready or Not*.

Good Boys (Episode 53)

Shelby and Matt — Thu, 22 Aug 2019 03:22:47 +0000

Shelby and Matt walk you through the new Kristen Stewart trailer, *Underwater* (1:39). Then it’s time to get into the bad boy comedy *Good Boys* (6:59) as they talk about the NSFW tween hit. Winners and losers at (30:30). Rapid fire questions at (33:13).

Pop Culture Roundup #17

Shelby and Matt — Tue, 20 Aug 2019 05:05:19 +0000

Emma Watson and Tom Felton might be in love (4:57). Miley Cyrus is airing out Liam Hemsworth’s dirty laundry (7:09). Disney has problems with *Mulan* (11:23), Lil Nas X finally loses out to "Bad Guy" (15:32) and Katy Perry isn’t looking like a good girl (18:30). For Love it or Hate it (22:13), Shelby gives her final vote on season 3 of *The Handmaid's Tale* and Matt gets into *Russian Doll*.

The Kitchen w/ Sarah Grill (Episode 52)

Shelby and Matt — Thu, 15 Aug 2019 06:25:54 +0000

Shelby and Matt are joined by Sarah Grill to discuss the latest box office news. First, they cover the newly released trailer for *Little Women* (2:02). Then they get into the mobster flick, *The Kitchen*, that fizzled and burned at the box office (8:39). You might not have seen it, heard of it, or liked it, but they still have an uproariously good time talking about everything that went wrong with it. Winners and losers at 44:34. Rapid fire questions at 47:07.

Pop Culture Roundup #16

Shelby and Matt — Tue, 13 Aug 2019 05:05:24 +0000

Matt’s most anticipated film is cancelled (3:26) and so is love when Liam Hemsworth and Miley Cyrus announce their split (8:48). But there’s a new *American Crime Story* coming (10:53) and Ben Affleck and Matt Damon are back to write quite the movie (14:43). For Love it or Hate it (20:54), Matt loves *Fleabag* and Shelby is glad Netflix made season 3 of *Glow*.

Fast & Furious Presents: Hobbs & Shaw (Episode 51)

Shelby and Matt — Thu, 08 Aug 2019 05:05:25 +0000

Shelby and Matt talk gangsters and de-aging with the new trailer for *The Irishman* (0:50). But the real star of the show is The *Fast and Furious Presents: Hobbs and Shaw* (5:33). Shelby introduces Matt to the franchise and Matt wishes there were more kills. But both of them have a ball talking about this summer flick and the chemistry between its stars. Winners and Losers at 38:19. Rapid Fire Questions at 41:03.

Pop Culture Roundup #15

Shelby and Matt — Tue, 06 Aug 2019 05:45:39 +0000

Shelby and Matt are back at it with a new Pop Culture Roundup! Shelby catches you up on *The Bachelorette* (4:04), Matt revels in the bad news for *The Rookie* (9:13), then they talk Lili Reinhardt and Cole Sprouse (12:08), Katy Perry’s copyright battle (15:33) and Taylor Swift’s Secret Sessions (17:53). For Love it or Hate it (23:33) they’re make opposing arguments for *Once Upon a Time in Hollywood*.

The Lion King w/ Mairen Polo (Episode 50)

Shelby and Matt — Thu, 25 Jul 2019 05:05:49 +0000

Shelby and Matt welcome Beyoncé stan Mairen Polo for this week’s pop star infused episode. First there’s a quick review of the first *Cats* trailer featuring one Taylor Swift (1:21). Then they get into the non-live live-action remake of *The Lion King* (12:26). There’s talk of what worked, what didn’t, and what was in it for Beyonce. Winners and losers at 50:06. Rapid fire questions at 55:53.

Top Ten Movies of 2019 So Far (Episode 49)

Shelby and Matt — Thu, 18 Jul 2019 05:05:26 +0000

With half the year behind them, Shelby and Matt give their top ten movies of the year so far — and they’re hearing the others ranking for the first time. Hijinks ensue with a guess of each other’s top three and continue as they countdown from 10-1.

Pop Culture Roundup #14

Shelby and Matt — Tue, 16 Jul 2019 05:05:56 +0000

Will Smith overshares on Jaden’s birthday (3:24). Baz Luhrmann has his Elvis (5:17). HBO got a streaming site just for *Friends* (8:13). Scarlet Johansson wants to play a tree (12:14). And the truth comes out about this season of *Big Little Lies* (16:39). For Love it or Hate it(21:49), Matt is all in on the new Justin Bieber and Shelby finds a monster movie she doesn’t like with *Crawl*.

Stranger Things Season 3 (Episode 48)

Shelby and Matt — Thu, 11 Jul 2019 05:10:45 +0000

Shelby and Matt start with a quick review of the new teaser for the live action *Mulan* (1:11). Then it’s time to get into *Stranger Things* as they talk about the series as a whole (6:06) and then break down season 3 in true fan stan fashion. Prepare for lots of enthusiasm and thoughts as they unpack what makes this series such a hit.

Pop Culture Roundup #13

Shelby and Matt — Tue, 09 Jul 2019 05:05:36 +0000

Shelby and Matt catch you up on Taylor Swift (4:33) and *The Little Mermaid* casting (8:49) before finding something new to say on the World Cup (12:15), the Bottle Cap Challenge (13:09), everything wrong with Goop (15:35) and what Netflix promises to do better (19:38). For Love it or Hate it (21:49) Matt mentions *Midsommar* and Shelby brings up *Spider-Man: Far From Home*.

Yesterday w/ Vassileia Kazee (Episode 47)

Shelby and Matt — Thu, 04 Jul 2019 05:00:49 +0000

Shelby and Matt welcome music connoisseur Vassileia Kazee for this episode all about musical drama -- both the real and fictional variety. They start things off with a discussion of Taylor Swift and Scooter Braun (2:23) before getting into Danny Boyle’s new film, *Yesterday* (16:47) where they attempt to answer all the questions the science-fiction-turned-rom-com didn’t answer. Winners and Losers at 48:43. Rapid Fire Questions at 52:28. For more funny content, follow Vass at @vassileiafoxy and be sure to find us @psyourewrong on Twitter and Instagram.

Pop Culture Roundup #12

Shelby and Matt — Tue, 02 Jul 2019 12:49:44 +0000

Kim Kardashian discovers kimonos (8:55). *End Game* is back in theaters (14:33). *The Little Mermaid* might have found an Ursula (17:38). The democratic debate is feeling like a new season of Survivor (22:27). And A-Rod is a big fan of self-made billionaire Kylie Jenner (25:34). For Love it or Hate it (27:50), Matt talks about the *Booksmart* soundtrack and Shelby revisits *Stranger Things*.

Toy Story 4 (Episode 46)

Shelby and Matt — Thu, 27 Jun 2019 05:05:51 +0000

This week’s trailer review is dedicated to the latest and last *Stranger Things* Season 3 teaser (1:03). Then it’s time to dive into the sequel nobody saw coming, *Toy Story 4* (4:38). Was it good? Better than expected? The best one yet? From the new characters to the universe’s limitations, Shelby and Matt get into it all. Winners and Losers at 36:51 . Rapid Fire Questions at 43:33.

Pop Culture Roundup #11

Shelby and Matt — Tue, 25 Jun 2019 05:05:22 +0000

Matt mentions *Good Omens* (6:55). Shelby talks about Netflix’s blockbuster numbers (9:06). Plus there’s talk of YouTube relationships (13:12) Instagram influencer’s funding sources (16:05), and the lengths to which a bit-role actor will go to find his character (19:53). For Love it or Hate it (23:03), Shelby is back to talking up network television and Matt flexes his indie muscle.

Men in Black: International (Episode 45)

Shelby and Matt — Thu, 20 Jun 2019 05:05:58 +0000

Your hosts start things off with a review of the trailer for the horror-comedy of Matt’s Dreams, *Ready or Not* (1:13). Then they dive in to *Men In Black: International* (4:50) as they discuss franchise fatigue, Rotten Romatoes, and what there was to like about the movie nobody else bothered to see. Winners and Losers at 28:17. Rapid Fire Questions at 33:44.

Pop Culture Roundup #10

Shelby and Matt — Tue, 18 Jun 2019 05:05:37 +0000

They talk about Taylor Swift’s new single "You Need to Calm Down" (2:06). Then Matt breaks down bundles for the top Billboard spot (14:40). Shelby addresses HBO's *Euphoria* (19:06), Matt brings up J-Lo and A-Rod’s artistic love affair (21:40), and they both celebrate *The Hunger Games* prequel (23:40). For Love It or Hate It (26:17), Matt finally watches *Big Little Lies* season one and Shelby shares her thoughts on season three of *The Handmaid’s Tale*.

Vacation Catch-Up (Episode 44)

Shelby and Matt — Thu, 13 Jun 2019 05:05:57 +0000

Matt is back and so is your favorite podcast! Listen to your hosts catch up on all the things — from pop culture moments he missed (7:26) to all the movies, songs, and tv shows they managed to see (16:37). Honorable mention: Booksmart Late Night Jonas Brothers Katy Perry Taylor Swift Always Be My Maybe Rocketman Brightburn Ma When They See Us Big Little Lies

Game of Thrones Season 8 (Episode 43)

Shelby and Matt — Thu, 23 May 2019 05:05:12 +0000

Shelby and Matt unpack the final season of *Game of Thrones* (0:56) as Matt walks us through his fandom and Shelby admits she’s only seen part of it. Then they go through episode-by-episode as they talk about their frustrations with the finale and all the things that went wrong before finally discussing the legacy of the show. Winners and Losers at 51:13. Rapid Fire Questions at 54:09.

Pop Culture Roundup #9

Shelby and Matt — Tue, 21 May 2019 05:05:04 +0000

Matt gives an update on the Tati/James YouTube drama (2:35) and Shelby brings up Kim and Kanye’s new kid (7:03). Then they break down Britney Spears legal issues (9:30), *The Bachelor* vs Kelly Ripa (14:46) and the newest Batman (18:52). For Love it or Hate it (21:36) Matt talks about *John Wick 3* and Shelby recommends Netflix’s *The Society*.

Detective Pikachu (Episode 42)

Shelby and Matt — Thu, 16 May 2019 05:05:05 +0000

Shelby and Matt walk you through the trailer you definitely saw, *IT 2*, and the one you probably missed, Crawl (1:00). Then it’s time to take a walk through Ryme City as they talk all about *Detective Pikachu* (6:48). From cute Pokémon to crazy plot twists, they gotta catch them all. Winners and Losers at 34:50. Rapid Fire questions at 38:23.

Pop Culture Roundup #8

Shelby and Matt — Tue, 14 May 2019 05:05:37 +0000

Matt explains the James Charles and Tati Westbrook YouTube drama (3:33). Shelby explores what made Constance Wu so mad (9:41). Then it’s Disney’s next five years (14:04), what’s going on with the *Cats* movie (17:12), and a brief update on the Met Gala (18:24). For Love it or Hate it (21:13) Shelby talks about the *Veep* series finale and Matt shares his thoughts on Anne Hathaway’s *The Hustle*.

P.S. You're Wrong About: Will Smith (Episode 41 - Birthday Special)

Shelby and Matt — Thu, 09 May 2019 05:05:20 +0000

In their second birthday special, Shelby and Matt turn their attention to the one and only Will Smith. First, they talk about what they grew up watching if not Fresh Prince of Bel-Air (4:32). Then they get into the Will Smith of it all (13:00) as they go through his life, his scandals, then his entire filmography. It’s an episode exploring celebrity and mediocrity and they end with their thoughts on where Will Smith is going now.

Avengers: Endgame (Episode 40)

Shelby and Matt — Thu, 02 May 2019 05:05:21 +0000

Shelby and Matt talk about the new *Gemini Man* trailer (1:19) but the real fun starts when it’s finally time to unpack the most ambitious crossover event in history, *Avengers: Endgame* (4:59). It’s been the movie Matt was least looking forward to of a franchise Shelby had to keep explaining to him -- but did he like it? SPOILERS THROUGHOUT as they talk about their reactions, the making of, and whether or not this film deserves its billion dollar win. Winners and Losers at 47:00. Rapid Fire questions at 52:15.

Pop Culture Roundup #7

Shelby and Matt — Tue, 30 Apr 2019 05:00:34 +0000

It’s time to face the music as Shelby and Matt discuss Taylor Swift’s new single ME! (2:34). Then they talk about James Bond (15:04), celebrities dealing with criticism (16:41), changes to the Oscars (23:50), and whether or not Matt will join Kanye’s new church (26:21). For Love it or Hate It (27:09), Matt talks about season two of HBO’s *Barry* and Shelby summarizes the YA series *The Red Queen*.

Book-to-Film Adaptions w/ Ciera Velarde (Episode 39)

Shelby and Matt — Thu, 25 Apr 2019 04:03:12 +0000

Matt and Shelby welcome guest Ciera Velarde from *Buzzfeed* for this special episode. They talk about the new *Hobbs and Shaw* trailer (3:26) and then break down the best and worst of book to film adaptations. From *Jurassic Par*k to *The Hobbit*, *Big Little Lies* and *Breaking Dawn*, there’s a lot of opinions to be had. Best at the 8:23 mark. Worst at 45:45. Pitches for new adaptations at 1:03:31.

Pop Culture Roundup #6

Shelby and Matt — Tue, 23 Apr 2019 23:43:17 +0000

Shelby gives an update on Taylor Swift and her cover on *Time* 100 (1:52). Matt’s excited for new Justin Bieber new music (7:13), Shelby let’s him know about Lil Dicky’s "Earth" (8:25), and he reveals just how closely he watches *Jeopardy* (12:29). For Love it or Hate it (18:15) Matt revisits Beychella with the documentary *Homecoming* and Shelby remembers her time in New York with Netflix’s *Someone Great*.

Little (Episode 38)

Shelby and Matt — Thu, 18 Apr 2019 05:00:17 +0000

Shelby and Matt start the episode off talking about the most popular new movie trailers in a new segment (0:58). Then it’s time to get into *Little* (11:39), a movie that literalizes Black Girl Magic. Shelby shares the Winners and Losers of the week (32:35) and then they wrap it up with a lightning round of questions (37:20).

Pop Culture Roundup #5

Shelby and Matt — Tue, 16 Apr 2019 05:00:48 +0000

Shelby is fully thriving with rumors of a new Taylor Swift album (1:17) and Matt is stoked about *NSYNC crashing Ariana Grande’s Coachella set (5:39). Then it’s time to talk about Kim Kardashian West, esquire (8:25) the new Disney Plus lineup (14:51), and where Aunt Becky is with her prison sentence (19:56). For Love it or Hate it (21:51), Matt talks *Game of Thrones* and Shelby explains *Unicorn Store*.

Shazam! (Episode 37)

Shelby and Matt — Thu, 11 Apr 2019 05:00:03 +0000

Shelby and Matt start things off with a check in on their 2019 predictions (1:50). Then they get into *Shazam!*, the latest entry in the DCEU (6:28) as they talk about comedy and superheroes. They wrap it up with a new segment called Winners and Losers (36:50) before going into their rapid fire questions (41:08).

Pop Culture Roundup #4

Shelby and Matt — Tue, 09 Apr 2019 05:00:36 +0000

Matt can’t wait to bring up *Cats* and whether or not he’ll see James Cordon in a bodysuit (2:53) and Shelby is curious about Ariana Grande’s new song Monopoly and just what she gave up for the win (6:19). Then it’s talk of the Jonas Brothers favorite bar (12:09) and Allison Mack’s sex cult (16:10) before Shelby begs Matt to give a rundown on improv culture. For Love it or Hate it (25:26), Shelby gets serious with a recommendation for *Not That Bad* and Matt admits *Pet Sematary* was not that great.

Us (Episode 36)

Shelby and Matt — Thu, 04 Apr 2019 05:00:26 +0000

Shelby and Matt attempt to unpack the much-talked-about new horror flick *Us*. They talk about Jordan Peele and how the film has done but SPOILER ALERT starting at 17:18. Then they go all in on wild theories, lingering questions, possible themes and whether or not this untethering worked for either of them.

Pop Culture Roundup #3

Shelby and Matt — Tue, 02 Apr 2019 05:00:58 +0000

After a brief hiatus, Shelby and Matt get into it over the new Apple streaming service (3:21) and Disney’s merger with Fox (6:52), Jussie Smollet (12:24), and what Jameela Jamil has to say about the Kardashians (14:44), and Kanye’s connection to *The Incredibles* (25:24). For Love it or Hate it (26:56), Matt stans for another critical failure, *Dumbo*, and Shelby catches you up on *The Rookie* and *A Million Little Things*….which she watched all of.

Five Feet Apart & Captive State (Episode 35)

Shelby and Matt — Thu, 21 Mar 2019 05:00:32 +0000

It’s a double feature! Starting with the doomed YA romance, *Five Feet Apart*, Shelby and Matt talk about where this movie came from and what it accomplishes and why exactly Shelby was weeping at the end. But things get heated when they turn to the alien thriller *Captive State* (19:25). Listen to them duke it out over extraterrestrial motivations and ensemble casts. Spoilers abound (but that just makes this conversation more fun).

Pop Culture Roundup #2

Shelby and Matt — Tue, 19 Mar 2019 05:00:15 +0000

Shelby and Matt jump right in with their take on the college admissions scam (3:43) before going in on James Gunn (14:27), the new *Double Shot of Love* (18:04), and Britney Spears’ feminist jukebox musical (19:54). Finally, JK Rowling gets explicit about Dumbledore’s sex life (23:47) and Shane Dawson never had sex with a cat (28:08). For Love it or Hate it (30:51), Matt discovers *RuPaul’s Drag Race* and Shelby is thrilled for a third season of *Queer Eye*.

Captain Marvel (Episode 34)

Shelby and Matt — Thu, 14 Mar 2019 08:00:35 +0000

This episode is all about *Captain Marvel*. From the MCU trolls to the box office numbers and everything in between, Shelby and Matt talk about what works, what doesn’t, and which of them actually liked the movie. Spoiler alert starting at 24:12 and lightning round questions at 40:44.

Pop Culture Roundup #1

Shelby and Matt — Tue, 12 Mar 2019 09:00:31 +0000

Shelby and Matt introduce a new format with their pop culture roundup coming to you separately. They talk about *The Bachelor* (6:22), Adnan Syed’s case (12:48), *The Hills* diversity problem (16:09), trouble in J-Lo and A-Rod’s newly minted paradise (18:16) and whether or not Idris Elba is making the right career choices (21:00). For Love it or Hate it, Shelby can’t stop listening to "Love You Like That" by Dagny and Matt talks up *Climax*, the horror/dance mashup of his dreams.

Survivor: Edge of Extinction (Episode 33)

Shelby and Matt — Thu, 07 Mar 2019 10:00:59 +0000

There’s an update on the Khloe Kardashian drama (3:56) and Pete Davidson’s BDE (9:49). Then we talk about billionaire Kylie Jenner (12:31), Luke Perry (13:33) and Steven Spielberg’s fight against Netflix (16:48). Matt’s dreams come true when they start talking *Survivor* (21:57). From 38 seasons of strategy to what the heck an idol is, Matt is answering all the questions as they unpack the *Edge of Extinction*. For Love It or Hate it (1:09:27), Shelby talks about *Fighting with my Family* and Matt makes a confession about *Isn’t It Romantic*.

The 91st Academy Awards (Episode 32)

Shelby and Matt — Thu, 28 Feb 2019 10:00:19 +0000

Shelby unpacks the latest in Taylor Swift fan theories (5:25). Matt catches us up on the Jussie Smollet case (12:48). Shelby revels in the latest Kardashian scandal (18:38). And Matt spills the beans on the Oscar gift bags (27:18). Then it’s time to recap the 91st Academy Awards, from all the things that worked and all the things that didn’t. Plus it’s a game of Would It Have Worked where we revisit all the things that could have been and the winner of our giveaway. For Love It or Hate It (1:19:41) Matt recommends one of the Oscar animated shorts and Shelby finally watches *The Americans*.

2018 Film Rankings (Episode 31 - Special Edition)

Shelby and Matt — Thu, 21 Feb 2019 10:00:42 +0000

Buckle up, this one's a doozy. Shelby and Matt rank every movie they saw in 2018 from worst to best. THe catch: it's the average of both. Who's taste will come out on top? To skip around in the bloodbath here are the timestamps for our top 113 (6:15), 100 (20:04), 75 (47:48), 50 (1:10:04), 25 (1:37:35), and 10 (1:53:42).

The Lego Movie 2 - The Second Part (Episode 30)

Shelby and Matt — Thu, 14 Feb 2019 10:00:04 +0000

Dina Lohan might be being catfished (5:00). Ryan Murphy got Matt’s hopes up about *Scream Queens* (8:36). Justin Bieber and Hailey Baldwin are working hard on their marriage (13:01). And celebrities are over F*ckJerry (20:14). But everything is awesome when they start talking about *The Lego Movie 2: The Second Part* (27:05) and whether or not this sequel can stack up to the original. For Love it or Hate It, Shelby does a deep dive into Ariana Grande’s new album, *Thank U Next* (1:06:34) and Matt cleanses his pallet with a recommendation for Troye Sivan and Lauv’s “I’m So Tired...”

Serenity (Episode 29)

Shelby and Matt — Thu, 07 Feb 2019 10:00:14 +0000

Shelby and Matt discuss Ariana Grande’s love of Japanese BBQ (3:48), Adam Levine’s half-hearted Halftime show (7:53), Liam Neeson (16:00), and the New Yorker story on Dan Mallory (20:34). Then it’s time to get into *Serenity* (25:45), the Matthew McConaughey and Anne Hathaway thriller no one’s seeing but everyone’s talking about. Spoiler warning at 37:22. For Love It or Hate It (57:54) it’s all about Netflix as Matt rails on *The Ballad of Buster Scruggs* and Shelby recommends *Abducted in Plain Sight*.

Glass (Episode 28)

Shelby and Matt — Thu, 31 Jan 2019 10:00:31 +0000

Matt runs wild with news of a *Princess Diaries* sequel (4:58) while Shelby dreams up some drama between Kim Kardashian and Taylor Swift (8:50). *Rent Live* reminds us all to always have a backup plan (11:21) while Pete Davidson milks the Ariana breakup for some comedy material (13:56). But Shelby and Matt are *split* on how they feel about the Feature Presentation: *Glass* (16:01). Is the M. N. Shyamalan trilogy finale half full or half empty? SPOILERS ABOUND (24:51). For Love It or Hate It (52:51), Matt talks about the documentary *Minding the Gap* and Shelby recommends Netflix’s new zombie series *Kingdom*.

2019 Oscar Nominees (Episode 27)

Shelby and Matt — Thu, 24 Jan 2019 13:20:46 +0000

It’s bad news as Shelby and Matt catch up on Chris Brown (1:59), Bryan Singer (5:29), and the *Cats* movie that is definitely happening (7:34). But at least there’s Ariana Grande’s newest album to look forward to (9:54). And then for the feature presentation (12:23) they’re talking about all the nominations for the 91st Annual Academy awards -- both what was nominated and what they wish had made the cut. For Love It or Hate It (1:02:24) Shelby gives *Riverdale* a chance and Matt reviews *Fyre* on Netflix.

2019 Film Preview (Episode 26)

Shelby and Matt — Thu, 17 Jan 2019 10:00:39 +0000

Shelby and Matt talk about *Big Brother Celebrity* (4:02), the most liked egg on Instagram (7:22), *Game of Thrones* (10:18), and Lifetime’s *Surviving R. Kelly* (12:18). Then they go through the movie releases of 2019 (1:20:56) as they attempt to guess their favorites and the critic darlings...based on nothing but hot takes. For Love it or Hate It (1:27:57), Matt sings praises to *Support the Girls* and Shelby is surprised to like Netflix’s *You*.

The 76th Golden Globes (Episode 25)

Shelby and Matt — Thu, 10 Jan 2019 10:00:14 +0000

Shelby and Matt discuss the *Bird Box* Challenge (3:23), Kendall Jenner’s big news (7:15), and the latest WTF musing from JK Rowling (12:27). Then it’s time to talk all about the Golden Globes (18:17) and what it means for the Oscar race. For Love it or Hate It (1:11:42), Matt goes off on *Vice* and Shelby is all in on *If Beale Street Could Talk*.

Mary Poppins Returns & A Holiday Movie Roundup (Episode 24)

Shelby and Matt — Thu, 03 Jan 2019 10:00:55 +0000

It’s a new year and all new drama. Kim and Kanye are expecting(5:57). NYE was a letdown (8:35). Tiffany Haddish had an off day (12:34). Miley Cyrus and Liam Hemsworth sealed the deal (15:46). And Louis CK does it again (17:26). Then Shelby and Matt catch you up on all the movies they saw over break (23:17) with *The Old Man and the Gun*, *Aquaman*, *The Grinch*, *Birdbox*, *The Mule*, and *Bandersnatch* before bringing it home with *Mary Poppins Returns* (48:08). For Love It or Hate it (1:13:03), Matt revels in *Riverdale*’s third season and Shelby proves she reads with a mention of *Educated* by Tara Westover.

Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse (Episode 23)

Shelby and Matt — Thu, 20 Dec 2018 10:00:45 +0000

Matt hyped up *Stranger Things* (2:38), Shelby has to mention Kanye and Ariana Grande (5:00). They talk about Beyoncé performing at weddings (10:43), whether or not Nicki Minaj should deal with public inquiries about her boyfriend (15:27) and how the Oscars are shaping up after the SAG nominations (21:32). For the feature presentation, it’s a movie Shelby’s been gunning for and one Matthew meant to avoid: it’s time to talk about *Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse* (28:00). For Love It or Hate It (59:09), Matt brags about his access to Broadway shows like *To Kill A Mockingbird* and Shelby laughs at Bradley Cooper on the *Hollywood Reporter* Directors Roundtable.

Green Book, Grammys & Golden Globes (Episode 22)

Shelby and Matt — Thu, 13 Dec 2018 10:00:11 +0000

Matt brings up Kevin Hart and the search for the perfect Oscar host (3:37) while Shelby mentions Katy Perry’s latest public display of awkwardness (14:12). Then it’s time to talk Grammy nominations (18:56) and an in-depth Golden Globes discussion (30:36) before jumping into the surprise critical contender, *Green Book* (53:54). They talk about the purpose of the film, what makes it so palatable, and if it could/should stand a chance in the Oscar race. For Love It or Hate It (1:15:56), Shelby gushes about *Killing Eve* and Matt raves about *The Favourite*.

Creed II w/ Hannah Ward (Episode 21)

Shelby and Matt — Thu, 06 Dec 2018 10:00:22 +0000

This week features a special guest and friend, Hannah Ward, bringing her expertise to the *Creed* discussion. But first it’s all about Nick Jonas and Priyanka Chopra’s sponcon wedding (3:52), Pete Davidson’s plea for respect, Ariana Grande’s *Thank U, Next* video (7:37), and Gigi Hadid’s biggest fear (16:45). Then it’s time for the action with *Creed II* (23:32). Shelby and Matt pick Hannah’s brain about being an extra and just how close she got to Michael B. Jordan as they discuss the film and the franchise’s future. For Love It or Hate It (1:02:55) the three of them talk Ella Mai, Christmas movies, and all the pretentious films you (maybe?) need to see before the end of the year.

Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald (Episode 20)

Shelby and Matt — Thu, 29 Nov 2018 10:00:20 +0000

Shelby and Matt catch you up on all the celebrity profiles of the week with Amanda Bynes (5:37), Lena Dunham (8:10), and Shawn Mendes (11:36) and then come back to *The Lion King* trailer (16:12) . Then it’s on to the Feature Presentation (20:49) where they rear their Potterheads with talk of JK Rowling, *Fantastic Beasts*, and the many crimes of *Crimes of Grindelwald*. Major spoilers start at 50:49. For Love it Or Hate It (1:06:47) Shelby stands up for *Widows* and Matt is taken aback by *Instant Family*.

P.S. You're Wrong About: Anne Hathaway (Episode 19 - Birthday Special)

Shelby and Matt — Thu, 15 Nov 2018 10:00:04 +0000

In this special episode honoring Matt’s birthday, Shelby and Matt take a break from their usual format to visit the highs and lows of a specific pop culture icon. For this inaugural Birthday Special, they’re talking all things Anne Hathaway. First, they get things started with a few stories about their celebrity encounters (5:53), including run ins with Taylor Swift and Kevin Spacey. Once things move to Anne Hathaway (19:28), they discuss the highs, the lows — and the Hathahaters before getting into her filmography (36:29) and then finishing with their favorite roles (1:26:50).

Bohemian Rhapsody (Episode 18)

Shelby and Matt — Thu, 08 Nov 2018 10:00:58 +0000

Shelby talks about Ariana Grande’s latest hit, Thank U Next (1:12) before Matt brings up Alec Baldwin’s most Alec Baldwin arrest (10:18). Then it’s Rebel Wilson and the battle for the best plus size rom com (11:46) and the spinoff of *The Walking Dead* that no one asked for (17:03). They mention Kanye’s personal Blexit (20:53) and Spice Girls lack of posh (23:25) before it’s finally time for the feature presentation: *Bohemian Rhapsody* (25:48). They talk about Queen, Rami Malek and fact versus fiction when it comes to this biopic no one seemed to love but everyone seemed to see. In Love It Or Hate It (1:02:48) Matt bemoans bad horror while Shelby has one she actually likes.

2018 Fall Network TV Pilots (Episode 17)

Shelby and Matt — Thu, 01 Nov 2018 09:00:17 +0000

There’s talk of Megyn Kelly’s talkshow (6:51), Justin Bieber’s burrito (11:19), Lena Dunham’s new project (16:00) and Cardi B and Nicki Minaj’s beef (20:13). But the real talk is every single new network television show (23:26). Shelby and Matt rank and discuss the sixteen new shows out this fall as they tell you what to watch and what to avoid. For Love It or Hate It (1:33:55), Shelby recommends *Superstore* and Matt rejects *Bad Times at the El Royale*.

The Hate U Give (Episode 16)

Shelby and Matt — Thu, 25 Oct 2018 09:00:06 +0000

Paula Abdul slipped (5:28), Amy Schumer got pregnant (7:26), Britney Spears did a drive by (9:11) and Bella Thorne raised 19 cats (13:30). But when Kristen Bell banned *Snow White* (16:48), Matt and Shelby had a lot to say on Disney, Pixar, and which character they most identify with. Then it’s on to the feature presentation as they discuss the Young Adult film, *The Hate U Give* (24:52). Spoiler alert at 1:01:20. For Love It or Hate It (1:13:39), Shelby talks about the only kind of scary movie she can handle with *Train to Busan* and Matt sings praises to the latest horror flick, *Halloween*.

First Man (Episode 15)

Shelby and Matt — Thu, 18 Oct 2018 09:00:05 +0000

Matt starts things off with the news of Ariana Grande’s breakup (4:09) which means they lasted less than this podcast. Shelby brings up the weirdness that is Tilda Swinton in the new *Suspiria* (8:37) which leads to talk of Drake’s weirdness (13:07), Lena Dunham’s weirdness (15:30) and finally, a staple in the podcast, Kanye West’s latest weirdness (16:58). But then they turn their sights to the horizon as they take on the fizzling *First Man *(23:54). While they cover the controversy and the technical achievements of the film, they’re at odds on whether or not it was any good. Their review covers the controversy, but no spoilers since...we all know how this one ends. With Love It or Hate it (1:13:23), Shelby gushes about the new season of *Schitt’s Creek* and Matt sings praises to *National Geographic*’s documentary, *Free Solo*.

A Star Is Born (Episode 14)

Shelby and Matt — Thu, 11 Oct 2018 09:00:29 +0000

Shelby is in her element with the latest Taylor Swift news (2:20) as they discuss her surprise — or well-planned? — foray into politics. Then there’s talk of Honey Boo Boo (11:35), Busy Philipps’ throwback about James Franco (13:40), and James Gunn’s shifting loyalties (18:10). But it’s finally time to talk about *A Star is Born* (20:21) as they discuss what worked, what didn’t, and what the movie about having something to say had to say. A serious spoiler is at 49:05. They wrap it up with a Love It or Hate It dedicated to network television (1:06:26) when Matt talks about *Survivor* and Shelby mentions *The Good Place*.

Netflix Original Maniac (Episode 13)

Shelby and Matt — Thu, 04 Oct 2018 09:00:37 +0000

Matt starts us off with some *Big Brother* news (5:49) before Shelby brings it back to the latest JK Rowling drama and the casting of Nagini (9:42). They get into the latest drama with Ye, the being formally known as Kanye (14:59), his relationship with Kim Kardashian (22:49), and then it’s onto Lindsay Lohan’s white savior attempt (26:09) and Cardi B’s brush with the law (27:55). The feature presentation is a little more optimistic as they discuss *Maniac* (29:24) and whether or not the show worked for them. There are mild spoilers throughout, but Love it Or Hate It (1:08:01) starts with a shared affection for *American Vandal* and a throwback from Shelby for Michael B. Jordan’s role in *Friday Night Lights*.

A Simple Favor (Episode 12)

Shelby and Matt — Thu, 27 Sep 2018 09:00:33 +0000

Shelby summarizes the most recent *Bachelor in Paradise* drama a la Reality Steve (4:47) before Matt opens up about his fears for the new *Joker* (12:06). Then it’s time to talk about Pete Davidson (17:13) where Matt learns it’s not okay to insult a person’s looks so he changes topics to the new season of *Serial* (19:24) before Shelby starts talking about Gerard Butler and how his newest movie looks (21:44). Finally they get to the feature presentation: *A Simple Favor* (26:14). They are split on whether this movie works but look out for a SPOILER ALERT starting at (41:41). In Love It or Hate It (55:21), Matt talks about Avril Lavigne’s return to music and Shelby urges everyone to watch Hannah Gadsby’s *Nanette*.

The 70th Annual Emmys (Episode 11)

Shelby and Matt — Thu, 20 Sep 2018 09:00:24 +0000

Shelby starts on a low note when she brings up Soon-Yi and Woody Allen (8:34) before Matt takes an anti-*TV Guide* stance against their Top 100 TV Shows of 2018 (14:02). Lena Dunham is trying too hard (19:12), Kanye is trying again (24:02), and Millie Bobby Brown thinks Drake is her best friend (26:12). Then it’s all thing Emmys (29:08) as they give you a rundown on all the fashion, faux diversity and if it was any fun at all. For Like It or Love It (1:15:45) Matt was so-so on* White Boy Rick* and Shelby was all in on *Ozark*.

Tom Clancy's Jack Ryan (Episode 10)

Shelby and Matt — Thu, 13 Sep 2018 09:00:30 +0000

Shelby and Matt go over the Cardi B and Nicki Minaj scuffle (4:00) before talking about Kanye’s bewildering involvement in the inaugural Pornhub Awards (10:45). Then it’s on to Olivia Munn and *The Predator* (16:10), and John Legend and the EGOT (20:39). But the real star of the show is John Krasinksi’s return to television in the Amazon Prime series *Jack Ryan* (28:15). They review the entire series so mild to moderate spoilers abound (48:17). And finally, in Love It or Hate It (1:14:46) Matt embraces the new season of *It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia* and Shelby stands up for Jennifer Garner’s *Peppermint*.

Searching (Episode 9)

Shelby and Matt — Thu, 06 Sep 2018 09:00:55 +0000

Shelby is very concerned about the announcement of a new *Bachelor* (6:02) while Matt is entertained by the trainwreck that was men watching Ariana Grande perform at the Aretha Franklin memorial (11:05). Then there’s talk of *Guardians 3* (15:20), *First Man* versus the flag (17:00) and a sad attempt at a #NikeIsOverParty (22:48). But the real star of the show is *Searching* (27:30) as Shelby and Matt discuss what works and what doesn’t in this desktop thriller when it comes to grief, connection, and the reality of technology today. They wrap it up with a discussion on the ending so SPOILER ALERT (57:39). But listen to Love It or Hate It (1:05:41) when Matt is late to the game on HBO’s *Barry* and Shelby feels some secondhand embarrassment watching Taylor Swift’s boyfriend play a nazi in *Operation Finale*.

Crazy Rich Asians (Episode 8)

Shelby and Matt — Thu, 30 Aug 2018 09:00:40 +0000

After a brief hiatus, Shelby and Matt are back at it and no subject is left unturned: from Nicki Minaj (2:47) and the VMAs (7:30) to Kendall Jenner’s foot-in-mouth syndrome (16:54) and Louis CK’s untimely return (22:20) there’s a lot to hate. But *Crazy Rich Asians* gives them a lot to love as they talk about the movie Hollywood didn’t see coming (28:53). And it doesn’t even star Scarlett Johansson. They keep the positivity coming during Love It or Hate it (1:19:41) when Shelby brings up Netflix’s *To All The Boys I’ve Loved Before* and Matt talks about a moving novel, *The Underground Railroad*.

The Meg (Episode 7)

Shelby and Matt — Thu, 16 Aug 2018 09:00:41 +0000

Everyone’s upset about the Oscars introducing a new “Popular Film” category (3:43) but Matt is just excited to be talking about award season already. Shelby leads them in a game of Rank Your Favorite Chris’s after breaking the news that talks to star both Chris Pine and Chris Hemsworth in *Star Trek 4* have stalled (24:33). There’s some music talk about Kanye, Justin Timberlake, and Nicki Minaj but the real star of the show is a prehistoric shark coming up to bite critics in the ass: *The Meg* (33:55). Matt and Shelby pick a side as they talk about whether this movie nailed its popcorn flick aspirations or took on more than it could chew. They do a deep dive into what little plot there is so SPOILER ALERT (50:57). And then it’s Love It or Hate It (1:20:44) as Matt goes off on *The Book Thief* and Shelby praises the trailer of a movie she’ll never see.

Christopher Robin (Episode 6)

Shelby and Matt — Thu, 09 Aug 2018 09:00:05 +0000

Shelby gives Matt the rundown on a little show called *The Bachelorette* and its final rose (4:00). Matt surprises everyone by bringing up the Marvel Universe to talk about the latest *Guardians of the Galaxy* drama (12:56). Then there’s talk of self-obsessed fans and Lady Gaga’s new Vegas show before they wrap up the Tell Me Something I Don’t Know segment with a look at the season premiere of *Keeping Up with the Kardashians* (21:00). But it’s good feelings only when they start talking about the feature presentation, *Christopher Robin*. After a review of Disney live action remakes (26:06) Shelby and Matt drop their usual cynicism to talk all about *Winnie the Pooh* and what the critics got wrong about this movie. They finish it off with Love It or Hate It (1:00:54) as Shelby talks about Michael Crichton’s *The Lost World* and Matt convinces Shelby to give Ryan Murphy’s sophomore season of *American Crime Story* a chance.

Mission: Impossible - Fallout (Episode 5)

Shelby and Matt — Thu, 02 Aug 2018 09:00:49 +0000

Matt is disappointed to find out he might have to watch Lady Gaga and Bradley Cooper’s *A Star Is Born* since it’s a Fall festival darling (12:30) and Shelby is only mildly interested in the backlash against Netflix's *Insatiable*. But the real drama is the announcement of a live-action movie musical nobody but James Corden wanted: *Cats*. After expressing disappointment in Taylor Swift’s career choices, Shelby shares the news of Nick Jonas and Priyanka Chopra’s engagement which leads to a game of “Which Summer Romance is most likely to succeed!” (15:53). Then it’s time to talk about the final days of Moviepass and the podcast sponsor that never was as they pay tribute to the last movie neither of them got to see through the app…. *Mission: Impossible - Fallout* (22:10). To combat Matt’s willful ignorance of the series, Shelby gives a history of the franchise (31:08) before getting into the nitty-gritty of what makes Fallout the best Mission yet. They wrap it up with Love It or Hate It (1:17:01) where Shelby goes off on *Mamma Mia *and Matt declares his love for *Castle Rock* just one episode in.

Skyscraper (Episode 4)

Shelby and Matt — Thu, 26 Jul 2018 09:00:40 +0000

Jeff Goldblum on the Thames. Kylie Jenner mutilating her baby’s ears. MoviePass tries upselling surge pricing. There’s a lot to know, but Shelby only really gets going when it’s time to talk VMA nominations -- and snubs (18:34). Matt puts up with the Taylor Swift talk as they discuss music awards and whether or not they mean anything and then it’s on to the star of the show: Dwayne Johnson, the highest paid actor of the year (35:04). They talk about his career and the need for more representation in film before launching into a surprisingly positive take on The Rock’s latest movie, *Skyscraper*. Then it’s Love It or Hate It (1:13:11) where Matthew mentions his love of *Big Brother* for the first but definitely not the last time and Shelby struggles to describe a Twitter joke about John Mullaney.

Sharp Objects Premiere (Episode 3)

Shelby and Matt — Sun, 22 Jul 2018 20:22:40 +0000

Shelby starts off with an update on Ariana and Pete and whether we can just let them live (1:53), then Matt catches her up on all the Emmy nomination drama (18:22). We also talk about Kylie Jenner and Forbes’ “self-made”-gate. Plus #Planebae breaks her silence making everyone involved feel dirty so Shelby and Matt take that as a cue to go full misery as they open discussion on HBO’s *Sharp Objects* premiere (32:22). They talk about Gillian Flynn, *Gone Girl*, and the trend of high brow television before discussing the first episode in depth. But listeners beware because SPOILER ALERT (55:55) Shelby and Matt talk about the novel’s ending and how they think the limited series will pan out. It’s safe to listen again with Love it or Hate it (1:09:43) when Matt tells us to watch a movie that hasn’t even been released widely and Shelby brings us full circle by bringing up Ariana...again.

Ant-Man and the Wasp (Episode 2)

Shelby and Matt — Sat, 21 Jul 2018 18:34:47 +0000

Justin Bieber is engaged and Shelby can’t stop talking about it until Matt distracts her with a discussion on Zac Efron’s new look and whether two white people have a say in the conversation about cultural appropriation. Plus, there’s talk of *Soprano*’s prequel and an unbelievable Lady Gaga casting before exploring the viral #PlaneBae saga and the consequence of a social media obsessed world. It makes it hard to transition to *Ant-Man and the Wasp* but Shelby and Matt do their best as they discuss their relationship to the Marvel Cinematic Universe (30:45). Watch out for spoilers (46:00) but catch them talking about franchise burnout, *Infinity War* theories, and the history of studios using bad wigs as character development for their female characters. For Love It Or Hate It, Shelby goes off on Netflix originals and Matt mentions one of his favorite podcasts (1:17:20).

Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom (Episode 1)

Shelby and Matt — Sat, 21 Jul 2018 18:11:32 +0000

Shelby and Matt are bright-eyed and bushy-tailed talking about themselves and their great taste before challenging each other to a round of “Tell Me Something I Don’t Know” (14:30) as they gab about Ariana Grande’s sudden engagement, an unfortunate dip in Johnny Depp’s finances, and the Tanacon disaster that rocked Youtube. Then it’s on to the feature presentation (30:50) with a deep dive into *Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom*. They talk about the *Jurassic Park* franchise and then head into spoiler territory as they talk about all the things that went wrong in this movie and one of the things that went right (51:00). Later they share their “Love it Or Hate It” (1:27:50) as Shelby talks *Queer Eye* and Matt mentions Michelle McNamara’s *I’ll Be Gone in the Dark*.