Who Can Save Pop Music?
Even though 2025 gave us big albums from artists like Lady Gaga and Bad Bunny, did pop music fall short overall? Sam breaks down the year’s hits and misses with Reanna Cruz, music journalist and prod...
23 Dec 202533min
Samara Joy: What’s A Church Girl To Sing?
Grammy winner Samara Joy is a jazz prodigy, but her singing is rooted in gospel music. She tells Sam about discovering jazz in high school, her family’s famous Godmobile, and how faith shaped the art...
19 Dec 202537min
Can We Survive the Gift Guide Industrial Complex?
Tis’ the season! It’s that time of year when we’re bombarded by gift guides. Something for your partner, your friends, White Elephant gifts, and the always daunting task of getting something for your ...
16 Dec 202530min
K-Pop, AI Slop & Ms. Rachel? 2025 Pop Culture Review
This year saw some pretty spectacular pop culture moments… but there’s a few we hope to never see again. We’re breaking down the best and worst of 2025, from blockbuster hits like KPop Demon Hunters ...
12 Dec 202544min
How Queer Was 2025?
HBO’s new gay romance series Heated Rivalry has the internet… feeling things. It tells the steamy story of two feuding hockey players who secretly desire (and devour) each other. The series rounds out...
9 Dec 202530min
Ruth E. Carter: What Makes an Iconic Costume?
Oscar-winning costume designer Ruth E. Carter makes people look good on the big screen — especially Black people. She’s the mind behind the costumes for countless iconic films including Malcolm X, Do...
5 Dec 202538min
Will AI Ever Make Good Music?
Solomon Ray is the hottest new voice in Gospel music, but there’s a catch. He’s not real. Sam chats with Andrew R. Chow, a correspondent for Time where he covers technology. They break down the rise ...
3 Dec 202525min
The Healing Powers of Smothered Chicken (from Your Mama’s Kitchen)
To celebrate Thanksgiving, we’re sharing a special episode of Your Mama's Kitchen. In the podcast, host Michele Norris and guests explore how our earliest culinary experiences shape our personal and ...
28 Nov 202549min
