This week on For the (Pop) Culture, we’re snowed in but still clocked in. Recording virtually thanks to a winter storm, we jump into our Heated Rivalry segment, breaking down what happens when competition gets personal and why the love story always pulls us in.

In our pop culture roundup you definitely have opinions on the Ulta Beauty World ticket fiasco that left fans refreshing in panic, plus our reactions to the Oscar nominations, including the surprises, snubs, and moments that had us side-eyeing the Academy.

Cold weather, hot takes, and zero chill. Let’s get into it.

*editors note- there are some sound quality issues due to recording virtually for the first time. We apologize and hope you’re still able to enjoy the episode!

Welcome back to episode two of For the (Pop) Culture. We start with a quick pop culture roundup covering the Golden Globes, NeNe Leakes return to Bravo, and the latest episodes of The Traitors. Then we rewind to 2016.

DeAnna breaks down the impact of Beyoncé’s Lemonade and why it still resonates today, while JoElle shares a personal reflection on her final memories of 2016 before a life changing medical emergency. Pop culture, nostalgia, and real life all collide in this one.

Welcome to the very first episode of For the (Pop) Culture!

In this episode, we recap Season 4, Episodes 1–3 of The Traitors US, breaking down early alliances, standout moments, and our initial thoughts on who’s playing the game well (and who’s already in trouble). Spoilers ahead.

We also dive into a Pop Culture Roundup, discussing Bruno Mars and the conversation surrounding his return, plus highlights and reactions from the Critics Choice Awards.

Please note: this is our first episode, and we’re still learning our recording setup, so you may notice some sound quality issues as we navigate the process.