05-19 REALITY DIGEST | Farmer Wants a Wife, The Valley, RHORI, Summer House, Below Deck Down Under

INDUSTRY PLANTS: the origin of

Welcome to Pop Cult: The Fame Files In our first rendition of “the origin of” we are talking about Industry Plants. What is an industry plant? Are they actually real? Or could they all be industry plants in one way or another? We’re not sure we have the answer but we of course are sharing our opinion and our personal industry plants.  The Fame Files is part of Pop Cult, where we unpack pop culture’s biggest stories, scandals, and icons. Join us on Tuesday for our next episode of Reality Digest, where we’ll cover the previous weeks’ pop culture chaos and debrief the latest episodes of our favorite reality shows!  Follow us on socials! Youtube: @PopCultPodcast Instagram: @pop.cult.podcast TikTok: @pop.cult.podcast Disclaimer: The stories we cover are based on research and publicly available sources. While we strive for accuracy, some details may be disputed or unverified, and this episode is for entertainment and informational purposes only. All research in this episode is based on publicly available reporting and archival interviews and documentaries. Full list of sources available upon request.

WHERE ARE THEY NOW: ‘Bachelor in Paradise’ couples pt 2

Welcome to Pop Cult: The Fame Files In the final part of this rendition of Where Are They Now, we deep dive into the lives of 4 more Bachelor in Paradise couples and what they have been up to since the show. One thing we learned for sure is that this show is, without a doubt, a one-way ticket to the land of influencing. The Fame Files is part of Pop Cult, where we unpack pop culture’s biggest stories, scandals, and icons. Join us on Tuesday for our next episode of Reality Digest, where we’ll cover the previous weeks’ pop culture chaos and debrief the latest episodes of our favorite reality shows!  Follow us on socials! Youtube: @PopCultPodcast Instagram: @pop.cult.podcast TikTok: @pop.cult.podcast Disclaimer: The stories we cover are based on research and publicly available sources. While we strive for accuracy, some details may be disputed or unverified, and this episode is for entertainment and informational purposes only. All research in this episode is based on publicly available reporting and archival interviews and documentaries. Full list of sources available upon request.

05-19 REALITY DIGEST | Farmer Wants a Wife, The Valley, RHORI, Summer House, Below Deck Down Under

This week our favorite farmers are losing women at rapid rates this week and truly are keeping us on our toes - but they’re mostly all on our good side…..for now. On the contrary it’s everything The Valley men can do to keep themselves out of our metaphorical prison cell. Danny, we’re looking at you. Speaking of terrible men, it’s finally been confirmed that Kyle Cooke does in fact have a Napoleon Complex. Glad we could clear that one up. What we’re still not clear on though is everything that has to do with Rulla and Kelsey. We’re starting to wonder if the RHORI women realize that this show is supposed to be about their actual lives. And of course the highlight of our week is watching our favorite yacht crew disintegrate in front of our eyes. There’s no telling how this yacht season is going to end. Reality Digest is part of Pop Cult, where we break down the wildest moments in reality TV and the week’s biggest celebrity stories.  Join us on Thursday for The Fame Files! Every week we do an episode on a pop culture moment. Be it a celebrity scandal, court case, deep dive or general pop culture phenomenons throughout the years. We’re always looking for requests, so send them our way! Follow us on socials! Youtube: @PopCultPodcast Instagram: @pop.cult.podcast TikTok: @pop.cult.podcast Disclaimer: The stories we cover are based on research and publicly available sources. While we strive for accuracy, some details may be disputed or unverified, and this episode is for entertainment and informational purposes only. All research in this episode is based on publicly available reporting and archival interviews and documentaries. Full list of sources available upon request.

MUSIC FESTIVAL SCAM: why fyre festival was doomed from the start

Welcome to Pop Cult: The Fame Files We love a music festival episode around here and we think Fyre Festival might just take the cake…or the cheese sandwich, in this case. At the helm of this story might just be the most notorious scammer of the millennial generation. But don’t tell him we said, his head is big enough as it is.  The Fame Files is part of Pop Cult, where we unpack pop culture’s biggest stories, scandals, and icons. Join us on Tuesday for our next episode of Reality Digest, where we’ll cover the previous weeks’ pop culture chaos and debrief the latest episodes of our favorite reality shows!  Follow us on socials! Youtube: @PopCultPodcast Instagram: @pop.cult.podcast TikTok: @pop.cult.podcast Disclaimer: The stories we cover are based on research and publicly available sources. While we strive for accuracy, some details may be disputed or unverified, and this episode is for entertainment and informational purposes only. All research in this episode is based on publicly available reporting and archival interviews and documentaries. Full list of sources available upon request.

05-12 REALITY DIGEST | Farmer Wants a Wife, The Valley, RHORI, Summer House, Below Deck Down Under

We’re rejoicing at Summer House nearing its daunting end as we are exhausting at suspending disbelief EVERY EPISODE!!!!! Either the editors really do know what they’re doing or we’re just trying to see the best in these ppl……unlike Lindsay and Ciara whilst giving Loverboy’s esteemed CEO the third degree in front of everyone - including the poor, unsuspecting private chef. Speaking of chefs, Ellie is single-handledly proving every chef stereotype right this season. If you can “out crazy” Ben, there may be a problem. But back to problematic men, Danny is making us want to root for the demise of this marriage as Nia truly could do a better job on her own at this point. We’re also concerned about Tom Schwartz’s decision making when it comes to women that he dates. Matter of fact, where is he going at 43 years of age that he’s still regularly meeting women in their 20s???? Speaking of being 20 - Farmer Sean is showing his age this week and he better hope there’s no pitchforks readily available on his farm. Perhaps we should sign up Kesley for this show next season since she’s finally freed herself from mystery man. Reality Digest is part of Pop Cult, where we break down the wildest moments in reality TV and the week’s biggest celebrity stories.  Join us on Thursday for The Fame Files! Every week we do an episode on a pop culture moment. Be it a celebrity scandal, court case, deep dive or general pop culture phenomenons throughout the years. We’re always looking for requests, so send them our way! Follow us on socials! Youtube: @PopCultPodcast Instagram: @pop.cult.podcast TikTok: @pop.cult.podcast Disclaimer: The stories we cover are based on research and publicly available sources. While we strive for accuracy, some details may be disputed or unverified, and this episode is for entertainment and informational purposes only. All research in this episode is based on publicly available reporting and archival interviews and documentaries. Full list of sources available upon request.