Pop Culture Happy Hour

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Episodes

Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu and What’s Making Us Happy

Today (05/22/2026) 00:19:00Stephen Colbert and late night

Yesterday (05/21/2026) 00:17:07 Is God Is

05/20/2026 00:21:19Nemesis

05/18/2026 00:20:20Obsession and What’s Making Us Happy

05/15/2026 00:23:21 Show all episodes

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Pop Culture Happy Hour is a must-listen podcast for anyone obsessed with the latest in books, music, movies, TV, games, and more. Hosted by a team of talented arts journalists, including Linda Holmes, Glen Weldon, Stephen Thompson, and Aisha Harris, and featuring a rotating cast of guest pop culture enthusiasts, the podcast offers recommendations and commentary on the buzziest topics of the moment. With episodes from Monday to Friday and clocking in at just 20 minutes, the team provides a range of reactions and opinions on the latest in pop culture. Pop Culture Happy Hour is a film reviews podcast by NPR.