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This Week in Pop Culture History: November 24 - November 30

This Week in Pop Culture History: November 24 - November 30

This week in pop culture history features the first baseball rookie to win MVP, a legendary farewell concert & the beginning of a Thanksgiving tradition.
04:0725/11/2024
This Week in Pop Culture History: November 17 - November 23

This Week in Pop Culture History: November 17 - November 23

This week in pop culture history includes a boxing tragedy, the debut of one of TV's longest-running shows and the funniest instance of TV signal hijacking.
05:1917/11/2024
This Week in Pop Culture History: November 10 - November 16

This Week in Pop Culture History: November 10 - November 16

This week in pop culture history includes "the worst song ever" hitting No. 1, the premiere of a Disney classic and the crowning of a NASCAR great.
04:0212/11/2024
This Week in Pop Culture History: November 3 - November 9

This Week in Pop Culture History: November 3 - November 9

This Week in Pop Culture History includes dispelling the Paul Is Dead hoax, the debut of HBO and NFL history.
04:1603/11/2024
2025 Grammy Song of the Year Dream Ballots

2025 Grammy Song of the Year Dream Ballots

The Word on Pop Culture's Julian Spivey and Tyler Glover perused all of the songs submitted for the 2025 Grammy Song of the Year category and picked the 10 they would included on their ballot.
31:4601/11/2024
This Week in Pop Culture History: October 27 - November 2

This Week in Pop Culture History: October 27 - November 2

This week in pop culture history includes Prince's breakthrough, the debut of a legendary commercial and NASCAR's first multiple-time champion.
04:2228/10/2024
NBA's 10 Best Players Right Now

NBA's 10 Best Players Right Now

The Word on Pop Culture's Julian Spivey and Eric Fulton do their yearly NBA top 10 players right now list.
25:4921/10/2024
This Week in Pop Culture History: October 20 - October 26

This Week in Pop Culture History: October 20 - October 26

This week in pop culture history includes the unfortunate only No. 1 hit of a music legend's career, the costliest error in World Series history and an American legend's final performance.
04:3420/10/2024
This Week in Pop Culture History: October 13 - October 19

This Week in Pop Culture History: October 13 - October 19

This week in pop culture history includes the birth of a horror movie icon, the premiere of one of Hollywood's greatest musicals and something an American Olympian has only done once in Olympic history.
04:0413/10/2024
This Week in Pop Culture History: October 6 - October 12

This Week in Pop Culture History: October 6 - October 12

This week in pop culture history includes a couple of historic World Series moments, the debut of a major TV network and one of the biggest trades in sports history.
04:5907/10/2024
October Streaming Recommendations: Shrinking (Season 2) and 2024 Rock Hall Ceremony & More!

October Streaming Recommendations: Shrinking (Season 2) and 2024 Rock Hall Ceremony & More!

The Word on Pop Culture recommends the best looking shows and events on streaming for October.
04:3704/10/2024
This Week in Pop Culture History: September 29 - October 5

This Week in Pop Culture History: September 29 - October 5

This week in pop culture history features a couple of World Series broadcasting firsts, one of the most memorable home runs in baseball history & the finale of one of the greatest TV series of all time.
05:3229/09/2024
This Week in Pop Culture History: September 22 - September 28

This Week in Pop Culture History: September 22 - September 28

This week in pop culture history includes one of baseball's greatest pitching records, the death of one of the greatest drummers & one of the most successful one-hit wonders of all time.
04:3322/09/2024
This Week in Pop Culture History: September 15 - September 21

This Week in Pop Culture History: September 15 - September 21

This Week in Pop Culture History includes baseball and golf history, KISS unmasked and the pandemic Emmys.
04:4315/09/2024
This Week in Pop Culture History: September 8 - September 14

This Week in Pop Culture History: September 8 - September 14

This week in pop culture history includes the debut of a Chicago Cubs trio immortalized in poem, a trio scoring the EGOT at the same time and the death of a Hollywood princess.
05:4308/09/2024
2024 Emmy Award Predictions & Preview

2024 Emmy Award Predictions & Preview

The Word on Pop Culture's Julian Spivey and Tyler Glover discuss the major nominations for the 76th annual Emmy Awards and predict the night's biggest winners. The 76th annual Emmy Awards air on ABC on Sunday, September 15.
40:5406/09/2024
'Slow Horses,' 'Frasier' Highlight September Streams

'Slow Horses,' 'Frasier' Highlight September Streams

The Word on Pop Culture shares its streaming recommendations for the month of September.
03:1301/09/2024
This Week in Pop Culture History: September 1 - September 7

This Week in Pop Culture History: September 1 - September 7

This Week in Pop Culture History includes the shooting of a hip hop legend, the premiere of the longest-running game show in TV history and the debut of the first Japanese Major Leaguer.
05:2601/09/2024
NFL's 10 Best Players of 2024

NFL's 10 Best Players of 2024

The Word on Pop Culture's Julian Spivey and Eric Fulton take their annual dive into the NFL Network's top 10 players right now as selected by the players themselves and make their own top 10 lists.
32:5428/08/2024
This Week in Pop Culture History: August 25 - August 31

This Week in Pop Culture History: August 25 - August 31

This Week in Pop Culture History includes the first song ever performed live on television, the first father-son baseball teammates & the birth of a legendary novelist.
05:0225/08/2024
This Week in Pop Culture History: August 18 - August 24

This Week in Pop Culture History: August 18 - August 24

This Week in Pop Culture features one of the worst brawls in sports history, one of the biggest publicity stunts in sports history and the birth of a great TV character.
06:0818/08/2024
This Week in Pop Culture History: August 11-17

This Week in Pop Culture History: August 11-17

This Week in Pop Culture features a fine day to premiere films starring The Beatles, Nelly's hot 2002 and one of the most tragic days in baseball history.
05:1511/08/2024
This Week in Olympic History: August 4 - August 10

This Week in Olympic History: August 4 - August 10

This Week in Pop Culture History is taking on an Olympic theme, featuring some of the greatest moments in Olympic history as well as some of its darkest.
05:5004/08/2024
August Streaming Recommendations: Olympics, Only Murders in the Building & More!

August Streaming Recommendations: Olympics, Only Murders in the Building & More!

The Word on Pop Culture shares its August streaming recommendations, including the finish to the 2024 Paris Olympics and the fourth season of "Only Murders in the Building."
04:4401/08/2024
This Week in Olympic History

This Week in Olympic History

This Week in Pop Culture History is taking on an Olympic theme this week featuring some of the greatest moments in Olympic history, as well as one of its darkest moments.
05:5828/07/2024
Olympic Sport Draft

Olympic Sport Draft

The Word on Pop Culture's Julian Spivey is joined by contributors Aprille Hanson-Spivey and Eric Fulton (making his draft debut) for the latest pop culture draft ... picking the best Olympic Sports! If you're as excited about the 2024 Paris Olympics as we are you'll be sure to want to catch this episode!!
49:2224/07/2024
This Week in Pop Culture History: July 21 - July 27

This Week in Pop Culture History: July 21 - July 27

This week in pop culture history includes the premiere of Billboard's record-tabulating chart, a singer replacing his ex-band at No. 1, and creating an American anthem.
04:5221/07/2024
This Week in Pop Culture History: July 14 - July 20

This Week in Pop Culture History: July 14 - July 20

This week in pop culture history includes a couple of history-making Wimbledon moments, the first ever inflight movie, and the beginning of one of music's longest-running festivals.
04:5314/07/2024
This Week in Pop Culture History: July 7 - July 13

This Week in Pop Culture History: July 7 - July 13

This week in pop culture history includes the first female gold medalist in Olympic history, one of the greatest rock songs hitting No. 1 and the debut of one of TV's longest-running game shows.
04:4307/07/2024
July Streaming Recommendations: Olympics, Shark Week & More!

July Streaming Recommendations: Olympics, Shark Week & More!

The Word on Pop Culture shares its July streaming recommendations, including the Summer Olympics from Paris, the 35th Shark Week and the return of one of our favorite cops from the '80s.
04:2001/07/2024
Today in Pop Culture History: June 30 - July 6

Today in Pop Culture History: June 30 - July 6

This week in pop culture history includes the premiere of the longest-running soap opera, the inaugural Tour de France, Wimbledon history and a riot started by a popular rock band.
05:3430/06/2024
This Week in Pop Culture History: June 23 - June 29

This Week in Pop Culture History: June 23 - June 29

This Week in Pop Culture History includes the death of pop music's king, one of the weirdest moments in sports history and the premiere of a film that led to Academy Award history.
04:3223/06/2024
This Week in Pop Culture History: June 16 - June 22

This Week in Pop Culture History: June 16 - June 22

This Week in Pop Culture History includes an NBA trade that revitalized the Los Angeles Lakers, World Cup history, the debut of one of Hollywood's most successful film series and a prominent film retirement.
04:3416/06/2024
Fantasy Concert Setlist: The Rolling Stones

Fantasy Concert Setlist: The Rolling Stones

The Word on Pop Culture Podcast continues its series of Fantasy Concert Setlists with guest Tim Harrington choosing what he would pick for his perfect The Rolling Stones set.
58:2113/06/2024
This Week in Pop Culture History: June 9 - June 15

This Week in Pop Culture History: June 9 - June 15

The Word on Pop Culture highlights some of the biggest pop culture moments from history that happened from June 9 - June 15, including major sporting moments and tragedies, controversial music moments and one of the biggest hits in Broadway history.
08:3509/06/2024
Taylor Swift Song Draft

Taylor Swift Song Draft

The latest pop culture draft on The Word on Pop Culture Podcast sees contributors Tyler Glover, Aprille Hanson-Spivey, Donna Hubbard and Emily Roberts drafting their favorite Taylor Swift songs!
40:0203/06/2024
Beyoncé 'Cowboy Carter'

Beyoncé 'Cowboy Carter'

The Word on Pop Culture Podcast discusses Beyoncé's eighth studio album "Cowboy Carter" and whether or not it's country music and if genre even matters.
41:4729/04/2024
10 Best Players in Major League Baseball Right Now

10 Best Players in Major League Baseball Right Now

The Word on Pop Culture's Julian Spivey & Eric Fulton count down the 10 best players currently in Major League Baseball.
28:0630/03/2024
Major League Baseball 2024 Season Preview & Predictions

Major League Baseball 2024 Season Preview & Predictions

The Word on Pop Culture Podcast’s Julian Spivey and Eric Fulton make their predictions for all six MLB division, all six Wild Cards, World Series and the biggest awards!
48:0819/03/2024
Academy Award 2024 Predictions

Academy Award 2024 Predictions

Film critic Philip Price rejoins The Word on Pop Culture Podcast to predict the major Oscar categories and share who he would’ve voted for.
01:00:5802/03/2024
Toby Keith’s Greatest Songs

Toby Keith’s Greatest Songs

The Word on Pop Culture’s Julian Spivey and Aprille Hanson-Spivey take time to remember Toby Keith’s best songs following his death earlier this week.
21:3609/02/2024
Grammy Awards 2024: Who Will Win & Who Should Win

Grammy Awards 2024: Who Will Win & Who Should Win

The Word on Pop Culture’s Julian Spivey and Tyler Glover go through the biggest categories at the Grammy Awards and predict the winners and choose the ones they would vote for.
49:2404/02/2024
Emmy Award Predictions

Emmy Award Predictions

The 2023 Emmy Awards are finally going to happen after being delayed four months by Hollywood strikes on Monday, January 15. The Word on Pop Culture’s Julian Spivey and Tyler Glover share their predictions on who they believe will take home the night’s biggest honors.
58:5108/01/2024
Pop Culture Wishes for 2024

Pop Culture Wishes for 2024

The Word on Pop Culture’s Julian Spivey and Aprille Hanson-Spivey continue their tradition of pop culture wishes for the year and discuss whether the ones they made in 2023 came true!
30:1803/01/2024
Best Pop Culture of 2023

Best Pop Culture of 2023

It’s The Word on Pop Culture’s 100th episode!! And we’re back with our annual end of year episode featuring the best in the world of pop culture for 2023. Tyler Glover and Aprille Hanson-Spivey discuss their love for “Barbie,” the biggest box office hit of the year (0.50). Tyler Glover then discusses the whirlwind year for Taylor Swift, TIME’s Person of the Year (10:30), Julian Spivey and Aprille Hanson-Spivey talk their favorite music albums of 2023 (24:20), Julian and Aprille discuss their favorite TV shows of the year (38.40) and we wrap it up with film critic Philip Price’s favorite films and performances of the year (60).
01:35:1827/12/2023
Christmas Movie Draft

Christmas Movie Draft

The Word on Pop Culture Podcast enjoyed the Christmas Song draft so much last year that we decided to take on our favorite Christmas movies this holiday season!
53:1111/12/2023
Best of Sports 2023 (Teams, Athletes & More)

Best of Sports 2023 (Teams, Athletes & More)

The Word on Pop Culture’s Julian Spivey and Eric Fulton select their best in sports of 2023 honorees for: Best Team, Best Athlete, Best Coach and Best Game.
29:2627/11/2023
Grammy Song of the Year Nominee Wishlist

Grammy Song of the Year Nominee Wishlist

The Word on Pop Culture’s Julian Spivey and Tyler Glover select the 10 songs they would choose to nominate for Song of the Year for the 2024 Grammy Awards.
49:3807/11/2023
NBA’s 10 Best Players for 2023-24

NBA’s 10 Best Players for 2023-24

The Word on Pop Culture’s Julian Spivey and Eric Fulton discuss ESPN’s NBA player rankings and choose their own top 10!
51:2322/10/2023
Emmy Awards Draft

Emmy Awards Draft

The Word on Pop Culture Podcast embarks on its biggest pop culture draft yet! Julian, Aprille and Tyler are all tasked with picking their team of best Emmy winners in drama and comedy categories, but here’s the kicker - once they pick a winner from a show they can’t choose anything from that show again!
01:21:3109/10/2023