Podcasts by Pop Mom

Pop Mom

I'm a TV critic. People think I'm pretty opinionated. Then they meet my mom.

Further podcasts by John Teti & Bonney Teti

Podcast on the topic TV und Film

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Sports Special from 2022-02-18T18:20:54

For a Pop Mom SPORTS SPECIAL, Mom reviews Super Bowl LVI and the XXVI Winter Olympic Games. Mom provides an update on the cleanliness of the local post office. Mom wants to know what John finds in ...

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TV Word Games from 2022-02-04T19:37:08

Mom and John mark Wordle-mania by remembering a bunch of TV word games. Mom discovers a book club that actually works. Mom thinks the biathlon is stupid.

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Abbott Elementary from 2022-01-28T16:13:13

Mom reviews the new sitcom ABBOTT ELEMENTARY. Mom has a bone to pick with a local sports columnist. Discord erupts on Mom’s local yard sale Facebook page.

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25 Words or Less from 2022-01-13T19:41:07

Mom reviews the game show 25 WORDS OR LESS. A hero dog saves the day. Mom questions Lay’s new dirt-centric promotion.

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The Super Bob Einstein Movie from 2022-01-06T19:24:54

Mom reviews THE SUPER BOB EINSTEIN MOVIE. Mom and John remember Betty White. John salutes the Christmastime heroism of postmaster general Louis DeJoy.

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The Mary Tyler Moore Show: "Christmas and the Hard Luck Kid II" from 2021-12-22T18:37:32

Mom reviews a classic MARY TYLER MOORE Christmas episode. Mom once again shares her unbeatable Chex mix recipe. John and Mom reflect on keeping memories of lost friends alive.

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Kath & Kim from 2021-12-09T16:32:48

Mom reviews the classic Australian sitcom KATH & KIM. Mom wants to rescue baby guinea pigs this Christmas. Mom wonders why Wikipedia keeps asking her for money.

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Succession, season 3 from 2021-12-02T17:47:23

Mom reviews the HBO drama SUCCESSION. John and Mom recount the pies and pitfalls of their Thanksgiving. Mom develops a reputation among local dentists.

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Everybody Loves Raymond: "No Fat" from 2021-11-24T20:38:18

Mom reviews the EVERYBODY LOVES RAYMOND Thanksgiving episode "No Fat." Mom spies on the Airbnb guests next door. Otters are not Christmas stamps.

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Seinfeld: "The Big Salad" from 2021-10-11T16:57:43

Mom reviews the SEINFELD episode "The Big Salad." John wants to know what makes apple butter and applesauce different. Someone at the library wants their 65 bucks back.

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Escape Perfecto from 2021-10-02T19:59:20

Mom reviews the Mexican game show ESCAPE PERFECTO. Mom has a surprisingly emotional visit with the dentist. John refuses an apple peeler.

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LuLaRich from 2021-09-27T21:23:30

Mom reviews the documentary series LULARICH. Mom struggles to complete her transaction at Jo-Ann Fabrics. A dog barks.

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You Bet Your Life With Jay Leno from 2021-09-18T21:13:14

Mom reviews YOU BET YOUR LIFE WITH JAY LENO. Mom offers advice to a sleep-deprived dog owner. Mom and John remember Norm Macdonald.

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Whew! from 2021-09-11T18:29:31

Mom reviews the long-lost game show WHEW! Mom tries not to laugh through her mammogram. John meets a “compassionate” Michigander.

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Only Murders in the Building from 2021-09-04T19:52:37

Mom reviews the comedy mystery series ONLY MURDERS IN THE BUILDING. Listeners have their say on TED LASSO. The buttermilk ranch mystery is solved.

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Ted Lasso from 2021-08-27T18:13:31

Mom reviews the soccer comedy TED LASSO. Mom reacts to the conclusion of THE WHITE LOTUS. A mystery: Is there a difference between ranch and buttermilk ranch?

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Fantastic Fungi from 2021-08-20T21:14:08

Mom reviews the mushroom documentary FANTASTIC FUNGI. John and Mom pay tribute to the late Sean Lock. John and Mom assess the wreckage of the Jeopardy! host search.

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Sexy Beasts from 2021-08-13T20:07:28

Mom reviews the animalistic dating show SEXY BEASTS. Mom weighs in on the new JEOPARDY! hosts. John pitches his lavatory-based reality TV concept.

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The White Lotus from 2021-08-06T19:08:54

Mom reviews the satirical miniseries THE WHITE LOTUS. Mom salutes the good people of Marshall’s department store. Mom has a berry-picking epiphany.

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8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown from 2021-07-30T22:09:54

Mom reviews the comedy game show 8 OUT OF 10 CATS DOES COUNTDOWN. Mom laments the sorry state of ice-cream-stand-parking-lot etiquette. John has trouble climbing his favorite mountain.

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Mother's Day Special from 2021-05-12T16:17:45

Mom and John recap their respective Mother's Day celebrations and test each other with a mom-themed pop culture quiz.

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The Great Pottery Throw Down from 2021-04-30T18:56:57

Mom reviews THE GREAT POTTERY THROW DOWN, with special focus on the show’s footage of a flaccid penis. Mom shares a tale of another gender-reveal party gone awry. Mom provides a PSA on the dangers ...

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Casablanca from 2021-04-16T19:35:22

Mom reviews the classic film CASABLANCA. Mom is disappointed by a “very unhappy” McDonald’s cheeseburger. John recommends the late Regis Philbin for a hosting gig.

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Octonauts from 2021-04-08T17:15:42

Mom reviews the kids’ cartoon OCTONAUTS. Mom gets more than she bargained for while browsing the magazine rack. Mom gets her second vaccine shot, eventually.

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Taskmaster from 2021-03-26T19:43:52

Mom reviews the British panel show TASKMASTER. Mom gets trapped by the UPS bureaucracy. Mom unleashes blueberry havoc at the grocery store.

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Derry Girls from 2021-03-17T17:58:54

Mom reviews the Irish sitcom DERRY GIRLS. Mom recounts the experience of getting her COVID vaccine. The saga of the “chicken farmer” sign is told.

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This Time With Alan Partridge from 2021-03-08T18:28:32

Mom reviews the BBC morning-show satire THIS TIME WITH ALAN PARTRIDGE. Mom anticipates her post-vaccination meal. Mom rejects "foam soap."

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Stath Lets Flats from 2021-02-28T00:21:58

Mom reviews the British workplace comedy STATH LETS FLATS. Mom remembers her meteorologist cousin Bob Kudzma. John doesn't see why he should photograph his roof ice.

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The Chase (2021) from 2021-02-19T20:07:27

Mom reviews the ABC game show THE CHASE. The elderly citizens in a doctor's waiting room raise Mom's ire. Mom wonders why Tom Selleck needs more money.

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Super Bowl LV from 2021-02-10T21:31:22

Mom reviews the televised football contest SUPER BOWL LV. Mom tries not to laugh when a guy burps at the eye doctor's office. John does his Lt. Columbo impersonation.

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The Hustler from 2021-02-01T19:34:28

Mom reviews the Craig Ferguson-hosted game of deception, THE HUSTLER. John explores proper protocol for helping someone find a lost item. Mom disdains televised vomit.

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2020 Christmas Special from 2020-12-23T20:35:02

Mom and John give each other a Christmas-themed quiz. Mom encounters the perils of modern speech-to-text technology. A bucket of tea wrappers forms the basis of a new listener contest.

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12 Dates of Christmas from 2020-12-17T19:28:49

Mom reviews the dating reality show 12 DATES OF CHRISTMAS. Mom is confounded by perfume commercials on television. Mom gives the local postmaster an earful, again

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How To With John Wilson from 2020-12-08T19:18:49

Mom reviews HOW TO WITH JOHN WILSON. Mom tests John and the listeners with a Christmas-themed quiz. Mom wonders what she should do with a can of nickels.

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Animaniacs (2020) from 2020-11-28T01:43:20

Mom reviews the ANIMANIACS reboot. Mom bids a bittersweet farewell to the FedEx delivery guy. John wishes the listeners a happy Thanksgivening.

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Borat Subsequent Moviefilm from 2020-11-19T00:02:46

Mom reviews BORAT SUBSEQUENT MOVIEFILM. Mom explores a regret from the last hours of her own mom's life. Mom breaks down a video of a person in a rat costume dragging a pizza up some stairs.

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Remembering Alex Trebek from 2020-11-11T00:06:58

Mom and John reflect on the life of Alex Trebek. The election results ripple through Mom's corner of rural New Hampshire. An encounter with a helicopter has Mom thinking about submarines.

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Who Wants to Be a Millionaire (2020) from 2020-11-03T01:38:45

Mom reviews the WHO WANTS TO BE A MILLIONAIRE revival. John works himself into a froth over Joel McHale's MILLIONAIRE appearance. Mom cancels her subscription to the local rag.

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Supermarket Sweep (2020) from 2020-10-26T17:38:49

Mom reviews the new revival of SUPERMARKET SWEEP. A rogue FedEx driver gives Mom a cardio workout she didn't ask for. The telephone rings.

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Fargo, season 4 from 2020-10-19T19:22:51

Mom reviews the new season of the FX drama series FARGO. Mom recalls the time her cat got stoned. John wonders why there’s never been a “Pop Mom-In-Law” segment.

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An old episode of The $100,000 Pyramid from 2020-10-13T02:24:06

Mom and John remember Charlie Siebert from the old "$100,000 Pyramid" show. Mom gets covid price-gouged on NFL-licensed fabric. Winners of the Kit Kat Flavor & Slogan Dual Innovation Contest are an...

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Japanese Kit-Kats from 2020-10-05T21:54:16

Mom reviews a bunch of distinctively flavored Kit Kat candy bars. Rarely heard supporting character Pop Wife appears as a guest judge. Mom inflames and soothes political tensions in her neighborhood.

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Cheer from 2020-08-06T20:04:57

Mom asks the local postmaster if the USPS is going out of business. John loves dogs, in principle. Mom eats Lucky Charms for the first time. The Netflix television program CHEER is reviewed.

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Zenimation from 2020-06-12T21:10:18

Mom snoops on the neighbors. Mom briefly reviews Disney's ZENIMATION. Entries from the "half a gross" listener contest are discussed and enjoyed by all.

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Mom's Mystery Half-Gross from 2020-05-14T22:50:13

John and Mom check in to share the latest from their lockdown life. Plus: The Half-A-Gross Listener Contest

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The Office: "Broke" from 2020-03-11T22:42:14

Mom determines which character from The Office she would most like to sleep with.

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Pete Davidson: Alive From New York from 2020-03-04T22:59:42

Mom reviews the Netflix comedy special PETE DAVIDSON: ALIVE FROM NEW YORK. Mom offers her report from the front lines of the coronavirus fight in rural New Hampshire. Mom explains her system for ch...

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Better Call Saul, season 5 from 2020-02-26T23:45:20

Mom reviews the fifth season premiere of BETTER CALL SAUL. John shares the story of his worst parenting night ever. Mom protests a TV commercial for crooked-penis medication.

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Lego Masters from 2020-02-12T22:52:08

Mom reviews the reality competition LEGO MASTERS. Mom recaps her experience of the New Hampshire primary election.? John tells Mom about a dumb thing he did.

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Super Bowl LIV from 2020-02-04T22:49:17

Mom reviews SUPER BOWL LIV: the commercials, the announcers, the halftime show, and more!

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The Circle from 2020-01-28T23:41:43

Mom reviews the Netflix reality series THE CIRCLE. John reveals the truth behind Mom’s claim that she was named “Class Flirt” in high school. Mom ponders how to grieve a celebrity death.

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John Mulaney & The Sack Lunch Bunch from 2020-01-21T22:29:48

Mom reviews the comedy special JOHN MULANEY & THE SACK LUNCH BUNCH. Mom insists that her high school yearbook title of “Class Flirt” is not “open to interpretation.” Mom examines the ontology of an...

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Star Wars Episode IX: The Rise Of Skywalker from 2020-01-14T23:49:19

Mom reviews STAR WARS EPISODE IX: THE RISE OF SKYWALKER. Mom breaks her new year’s resolution with a trip to Yankee Candle. Mom is annoyed to learn of the phrase “OK, boomer” while watching JEOPARDY!.

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It's A Wonderful Life from 2019-12-17T20:54:29

Mom reviews the holiday classic IT’S A WONDERFUL LIFE. Photographs from a holiday party disappoint Mom. Mom scorns the “politics” of the Berenstain Bears’ quest for a Christmas tree.

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White Christmas from 2019-12-12T01:02:37

Mom reviews WHITE CHRISTMAS. Mom’s effort to replace John’s mugs hits a grammatical snag. A restaurant fails to supply Mom with relish.

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Mickey Mouse animated shorts from 2019-11-26T19:23:18

Mom reviews the library of Mickey Mouse cartoons on Disney+. After a visit to Chicago, Mom reflects on John's many defects of character. John gets in trouble after his son parrots his potty mouth.

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The Mandalorian from 2019-11-19T22:52:57

Mom reviews the STAR WARS series THE MANDALORIAN. Mom’s neighbor is thrilled with her divorce. Someone at the drugstore found a clever way to cut in line.

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A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving from 2019-11-12T23:08:53

Mom reviews a CHARLIE BROWN THANKSGIVING. John tries and fails to clean up some trouble he caused last week. Mom ponders proper booger etiquette.

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Untitled Goose Game from 2019-11-05T19:36:24

Mom reviews the video game UNTITLED GOOSE GAME. To Mom’s alarm, John nominates his mother-in-law for Grandmother Of The Year. Mom explores her affinity for “chit-chat.”

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The Politician from 2019-10-29T19:49:32

Mom reviews Ryan Murphy’s new Netflix series, THE POLITICIAN. Mom confronts John with the dilemma of a hairdresser who failed to wash his hands. The attractions of New London, N.H. are critiqued.

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Modern Love from 2019-10-22T20:36:42

Mom reviews the Amazon Prime series MODERN LOVE. Mom asks John how he would have handled a peculiar encounter Mom had while shopping for souvenirs. John shares some of the listeners' favorite Mom q...

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Perfect Harmony from 2019-10-15T07:00:26

Mom reviews the NBC sitcom PERFECT HARMONY. Mom scorns the nurse administering flu vaccines at her local community center. John reports on the state of pinball machines at New Hampshire's Funspot a...

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On The Road: Apple Picking at King Blossom Farm from 2019-10-08T23:35:02

A quick, on-the-fly episode this week as John joins Mom in New Hampshire to discuss a local apple farm, our latest listener contest, an episode of SNL that delighted Mom and more!

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Bless This Mess, season two from 2019-10-01T21:53:42

Mom reviews the second season premiere of ABC’s sitcom BLESS THIS MESS. Mom shares highlights from her trip to Colorado. John commends Mom for finally making her car street-legal.

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Pop Culture Quiz Time! from 2019-09-20T17:45:34

John and Mom challenge each other (and listeners!) with a pair of custom-made pop culture quizzes. John cheerfully reports on his colonoscopy. Mom details her efforts to evade New Hampshire motor v...

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The 2019 NBC Sunday Night Football theme from 2019-09-13T16:50:21

Mom reviews the new NBC SUNDAY NIGHT FOOTBALL THEME. John and Mom explore the morality of watching pro football. The story of Mom’s friend Marguerite deepens with a new chapter. Mom asks John if he...

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The Great British Bake-Off, season 10 from 2019-09-06T07:00:36

Mom reviews the tenth season premiere of THE GREAT BRITISH BAKE-OFF. Mom frets over New Hampshire’s paucity of reliable ear-piercing facilities. John guesses how much one might pay for a giant bag ...

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My Favorite Shapes By Julio Torres from 2019-08-30T07:00:46

Mom reviews the HBO comedy special MY FAVORITE SHAPES BY JULIO TORRES. John recounts an episode of impotent road rage. Mom frets over her inability to keep up with society’s ever-shifting standards...

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To Tell The Truth from 2019-08-23T07:00:36

Mom reviews ABC’s revival of TO TELL THE TRUTH. John tells Mom how his in-laws offended him with raisin bran. Mom is rude to people who call her on the telephone.

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Once Upon A Time In Hollywood from 2019-08-16T07:00:36

Mom reviews the Quentin Tarantino film ONCE UPON A TIME IN HOLLYWOOD. John and Mom discover an eerie coincidence in their moviegoing pasts. John and Mom fret over an upcoming Mister Rogers movie th...

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Frankenstein's Monster's Monster, Frankenstein from 2019-08-09T07:00:25

Mom reviews the Netflix short FRANKENSTEIN’S MONSTER’S MONSTER, FRANKENSTEIN. Mom heaps scorn on her fellow library patrons. John encourages listeners to scream out their car window.

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Comedians In Cars Getting Coffee, season 11 from 2019-08-02T07:00:25

Mom reviews the new season of Jerry Seinfeld’s chat show, COMEDIANS IN CARS GETTING COFFEE. The debut segment of POP MOM ON THE ROAD brings us to the Billings Farm & Museum in Woodstock, Vermont. J...

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What Just Happened??! With Fred Savage from 2019-07-19T08:00:14

Mom reviews the talk show parody WHAT JUST HAPPENED??! WITH FRED SAVAGE. John and Mom compare notes on cannabinoids. Mom shares her young grandson’s tale of online-gaming woe.

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Instant Hotel from 2019-07-12T07:00:24

Mom reviews the reality competition INSTANT HOTEL. Upon further consideration, John confesses his love for SPIN THE WHEEL. Mom proposes a spinoff travel podcast, POP MOM ON THE ROAD.

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Spin The Wheel from 2019-06-28T08:00:14

Mom reviews the new Fox game show SPIN THE WHEEL. Mom spins a tale of mistaken canine identity. John shares more listeners' advice for Mom's troublesome friendship dilemma.

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Press Your Luck & Card Sharks (2019) from 2019-06-21T08:00:09

Mom reviews the ABC game show revivals PRESS YOUR LUCK and CARD SHARKS. John questions Mom’s desire to inherit the credit card reward points of dead people. Mom shares a conversation with a pet-sup...

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Catch-22 from 2019-06-14T10:00:26

Mom reviews the Hulu miniseries CATCH-22. John asks Mom not to buy him underwear. Mom shares the story of the Wilmot Ghost Truck.

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"Jeopardy! James" Makes His Last Stand from 2019-06-07T10:00:25

Mom reviews the fateful June 3 episode of JEOPARDY! featuring James Holzhauer and Emma Boettcher. A friendship quandary prompts Mom to ask the listeners for advice. Mom's parcel-delivery travails c...

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Apollo 11 from 2019-05-31T10:00:37

Mom reviews the 2019 documentary APOLLO 11. John celebrates his kids' inability to do math. Mom reports back from the Presbyterian yard sale.

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All In The Family & The Jeffersons Live! from 2019-05-24T10:00:37

Mom reviews LIVE IN FRONT OF A STUDIO AUDIENCE: NORMAN LEAR'S ALL IN THE FAMILY AND THE JEFFERSONS. John tries in vain to keep Mom from spreading lies about him online. Mom critiques local yard sales.

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DuckTales from 2019-05-17T20:34:57

Mom reviews the Disney animated series DUCKTALES. John asks Mom to stop sending so much dark chocolate to his wife. Mom frets over an inane POP MOM review posted to Apple Podcasts.

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Gentleman Jack from 2019-05-10T17:24:59

Mom reviews the HBO series GENTLEMAN JACK. John and Mom argue over who burps the loudest. Mom once again tars the reputation of Dunkin' Donuts.

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Avengers: Endgame from 2019-05-03T20:03:38

Mom reviews AVENGERS: ENDGAME. John frets that he “narc-ed” on a friend’s misbehaving kid. Mom recaps a luxurious baseball viewing experience.

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Homecoming: A Film By Beyoncé from 2019-04-26T19:43:16

Mom reviews HOMECOMING: A FILM BY BEYONCÉ. John learns the proper way to eat marshmallow Peeps. Mom complains that a neighbor’s duck-feeding habit has led to “too much quacking.”

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Barry from 2019-04-12T18:02:46

Mom reviews Bill Hader's HBO series BARRY. John and Mom complain about going to the dentist. John punishes Mom's rude conduct toward his son by telling an embarrassing story from Mom's past.

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After Life from 2019-04-05T18:26:06

Mom reviews Ricky Gervais' Netflix series AFTER LIFE. In a first-ever POP MOM TRUE CRIME SPECIAL, John and Mom investigate the case of a Mr. Potato Head stolen from an inn near Mom's home. Mom refl...

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Tea With The Dames from 2019-03-29T21:59:17

Mom reviews the documentary TEA WITH THE DAMES. John and Mom reflect on their recent radio appearance. Mom accuses John of being an old-fashioned consumer of pastries.

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Shrill from 2019-03-22T19:38:20

Mom reviews the Aidy Bryant-starring Hulu series SHRILL. John and Mom put their own spin on March Madness with a TV game show bracket. John analyzes the mind of a toddler.

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A.P. Bio from 2019-03-15T19:50:16

Mom reviews the NBC sitcom A.P. BIO. Mom recaps her latest post office encounter. Various neighborhood birds are ranked from best to worst. Mom complains about patrons having sex at IHOP.

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The Michael Cohen Hearings from 2019-03-07T19:27:16

Mom reviews Michael Cohen's appearance before the House Oversight Committee. Mom and John survey the career of Alex Trebek. Mom wonders why there isn't more St Patrick's Day-themed candy on store s...

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PEN15 from 2019-03-01T19:15:35

Mom reviews Maya Erskine and Anna Konkle’s middle-school comedy series PEN15. John and Mom wonder why some people can’t just shut up and listen sometimes. Mom explains how to remove double-sided ta...

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Russian Doll from 2019-02-20T23:08:18

Mom reviews the time-looping Netflix dramedy RUSSIAN DOLL. The quality and nomenclature of various Girl Scout cookies are discussed. Mom reiterates her hatred of snakes.

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Fyre from 2019-02-14T20:15:23

Mom reviews Fyre, Netflix’s documentary about the ill-fated Fyre Festival. Mom critiques the flavor and freshness of mass-market donuts. Mom refuses to apologize to John's 3-year-old son. The winne...

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Spider-Man: Into The Spider-Verse from 2019-01-30T20:52:32

Mom reviews the Marvel animated film Spider-Man: Into The Spider-Verse. After hearing about Mom’s unpleasant encounter with a grocery store cashier, John asks Mom whether she attracts personal dram...

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Killing Eve from 2019-01-17T22:26:13

Mom reviews BBC America’s sort-of spy thriller KILLING EVE and suggests a new sponsor for the podcast. Plus, our listener contest continues!

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Bird Box from 2019-01-11T00:01:02

Mom and John try to figure out the excitement behind Netflix’s new thriller BIRD BOX. Plus, John and Mom both share recent tales of self-humiliation, and we kick off a listener contest!

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Holiday Classics: How The Grinch Stole Christmas (1966) from 2018-12-20T20:47:23

Mom revisits the '60s Christmas special HOW THE GRINCH STOLE CHRISTMAS and finds that nostalgia doesn't always hold up. Plus, Mom shares her disdain for gift wrapping and explores some less-than-ch...

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Holiday Classics: A Christmas Story from 2018-12-12T20:10:43

Mom and John revisit the endlessly rerun holiday movie A Christmas Story, and Mom shares impressions from her bus trip to Broadway.

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Widows from 2018-11-21T01:13:25

Mom reviews WIDOWS, the new heist thriller from director Steve McQueen and starring Viola Davis. Plus, Mom shares her shifting opinions of the sports announcer Joe Buck and discusses movie theater ...

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Forever from 2018-11-06T22:11:12

Mom reviews Forever, a Maya Rudolph-starring series about facing the eternity of married life. Also, Mom discuss shoplifting popcorn and other escapades during a week in John's adopted hometown of ...

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The Conners from 2018-10-30T16:47:40

After Mom shares a report on the political madness gripping rural New Hampshire, Mom and John pick apart The Conners, ABC’s “new” version of Roseanne sans Roseanne. Plus: A book recommendation for ...

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Shark Tank, season 10 from 2018-10-22T22:00

Mom and John dissect the irresistible awfulness of ABC’s long-running reality hit SHARK TANK, and Mom relates stories of her sister’s weird friends.

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Won't You Be My Neighbor? from 2018-10-15T21:36:48

Mom and John talk about Won’t You Be My Neighbor?, the profoundly moving documentary about childhood TV icon Mister Rogers. Plus, learn how you can use Jolly Rancher candies to assassinate local wi...

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Murphy Brown from 2018-10-05T17:56:19

Mom and John discuss CBS' revival of the sitcom Murphy Brown, supermarket checkout line etiquette, and the perils of dealing with friends' political views on Facebook.

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Jeopardy! from 2018-09-28T19:50:54

John and Mom take a fresh look at Jeopardy!, “Squirrelgeddon” is explained, and Mom makes an unusual recommendation.

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Conan from 2018-09-21T21:19:26

Mom and John mark the 25th anniversary of Conan O’Brien’s late night debut by checking in on his TBS show. Also, Mom shares some farm adventures, and John’s social quandary from last week continues...

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Apple's 2018 iPhone Event from 2018-09-14T19:15:49

Mom reviews Apple's much-anticipated iPhone keynote event. Plus: An update on the backyard "mystery mound," Mom helps John with an awkward social situation, and memories of an aborted journey to Ja...

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Tom Clancy's Jack Ryan from 2018-09-07T22:19:17

John and Mom review Tom Clancy’s Jack Ryan and discuss Nike’s Colin Kaepernick campaign. Plus, Mom shares a vexing encounter at the local library.

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Disenchantment from 2018-08-31T17:49:47

Mom reviews Matt Groening's new series, Disenchantment, and asks John to explain Sonic The Hedgehog's worldview. Plus the final post-office license-plate update, an adorable guinea pig video, and m...

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Terrace House from 2018-08-24T22:00:55

Mom reviews the Japanese reality show Terrace House (available on Netflix), shares thrilling tales from the backyard, and asks listeners to help discover the origins of the phrase "chooch my wang."

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Better Call Saul, season 4 from 2018-08-16T19:36:06

John Teti and his Mom are back with a review of Better Call Saul, a cooking-show recommendation, a post-office update, and more!

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Mom's World-Beating Chex Mix Recipe from 2017-11-30T18:13:51

It's a check-in ("Chex-in") episode as Mom offers the recipe for her world famous Chex mix.

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Nathan For Mom: Finding Frances from 2017-11-16T22:25:26

The Nathan For You season finale leads Mom to explore difficult chapters of her family history that a stunned John hears for the first time. Also, Mom shares the story of a recent seafood mishap, p...

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Mom Runner 2049 from 2017-11-08T22:56:27

Mom reviews Blade Runner 2049 (and the video game Journey, sort of). Mom On Pop's tour of the nation's leading advice columnists returns to Miss Manners' doorstep because John likes making fun of h...

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Home Cooking on a Sick Day from 2017-11-01T21:13:14

With a laryngitic John too ill to record a full episode, Mom offers up a couple of her favorite recipes for the listeners

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Project Momway from 2017-10-25T21:12:48

Mom offers her take on the 16th season of Project Runway, Dan Savage's Savage Love column, and the cat rescuers of her local fire department.

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Saturday Night Mom II from 2017-10-18T21:10:53

Mom and John discuss the latest episode of Saturday Night Live, mourn John's ill-fated attempt to entertain his son with a Halloween festival, and sing the praises of the Ask Amy advice column.

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Curb Mom's Enthusiasm from 2017-10-11T19:21:48

Mom praises the season premiere of Curb Your Enthusiasm, shares a story from her trip to the New England Aquarium, and observes that Miss Manners probably poops ice cubes.

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Momerican Vandal from 2017-10-04T20:52:37

Mom returns! In this episode, Mom discusses Netflix's American Vandal, updates us on her ongoing struggles with the local post office, passes judgment on recent advice given by Dear Abby, and grudg...

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Momworld from 2016-11-04T21:43:30

Mom reviews HBO's Westworld, shares an aquarium story, and critiques the vacation prizes on her favorite game shows.

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The $100,000 Pyramom from 2016-07-22T22:37:54

Mom reviews ABC's new remakes of The $100,000 Pyramid and Match Game.

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Captain Amomica: Civil War from 2016-06-14T23:06:56

Mom pans Captain America: Civil War and tells tales from her recent travels.

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Silimom Valley from 2016-05-11T23:15:42

Mom reviews HBO's Silicon Valley; other discussion topics include armpit hair, pastry-eating neighbor dogs, and tiny feet.

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Star Mom: The Mom Awakens from 2016-04-23T16:05:16

Mom returns to talk about Star Wars: The Force Awakens, Nathan Fielder, and a flatulent high school sweetheart.

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Tweener: Match Mom '73 from 2015-09-17T21:58:01

Mom and John remember the '70s incarnation of Match Game and then critique another batch of Dear Abby columns.

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Rick And Mommy from 2015-09-08T19:38:34

Mom reviews Rick And Morty and the new Google logo. Plus, stories from her recent trips to Maine and to the Hopkinton State Fair.

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Masters Of Mom from 2015-08-22T17:13:17

Mom reviews Masters Of Sex and Project Runway season 14, and we choose the winner of our "bad road trip" listener contest.

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Tweener: What's My Mom from 2015-08-17T21:00:12

Mom and John remember the classic game show What's My Line and critique some of Dear Abby's latest advice.

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Mom And Afraid from 2015-08-07T06:21:32

Mom reviews the Discovery reality series Naked And Afraid and the Marvel Star Wars comics. Plus, a new reader contest!

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Tweener: To Tell The Mom from 2015-07-28T22:18:18

Mom and John reminisce about To Tell The Truth before they assess some recent advice from Dear Abby's syndicated newspaper column.

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UnMOM from 2015-07-20T16:28:45

Mom reviews Lifetime's UnREAL, the Facebook game Guess The GIF, and incontinent airline passengers.

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Jurassic Mom from 2015-07-06T16:13:14

Mom reviews Jurassic Park, which failed to give her a case of dino fever, and Inside Comedy, the most laid-back comedy interview show on TV.

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Halt And Catch Mom from 2015-06-19T05:41:29

Mom reviews Halt And Catch Fire and Grace And Frankie, which she wishes would halt and catch fire.

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Mad Mom: Fury Road from 2015-06-04T22:29:56

Mom walks into a theater hating Mad Max and walks out loving it. Plus a review of the Fox Business reality show Strange Inheritance, a post office update, and a cameo by Mom's sister!

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The Mom Is Right from 2015-05-20T11:06:15

Mom returns to podcasting at last with tales of a brush with cancer and a long chat about the beloved game show The Price Is Right.

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Mom Tank from 2015-01-19T20:14:30

Mom tries to process a scene of anal intimacy on Girls and offers her taxonomy of Shark Tank entrepreneurs. Plus, a new listener contest!

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Last Mom On Earth from 2015-01-05T21:39:10

Mom shares her most anticipated TV shows of 2015, we pick the winner of our listener contest, and more!

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Frosty The Snowmom from 2014-12-15T19:16:09

Mom and John re-watch four classic Christmas specials (Charlie Brown, Frosty, The Grinch, and Rudolph) to see how they hold up. Plus: a new listener contest, Xmas questions for John, and the latest...

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How Mommy Saved Christmas from 2014-12-01T19:37:28

Mom breaks out the rare "double F" as she pans two new network Christmas specials. Plus: Mom's take on Black Friday.

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Momterstellar from 2014-11-17T20:07:10

John loses his movie-picking privileges after making his mom sit through Interstellar, Mom reviews the new CBS sitcom The McCarthys, we pick our latest contest winner, and more!

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Anamomda from 2014-11-03T19:44:26

Mom reviews the best and worst butt-related music videos of the year. Plus: Fox quotes Mom on national TV in a Gotham promo, and a new contest!

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Saturday Night Mom from 2014-10-20T17:25:02

Mom pans the new Fox sitcom Mulaney and reflects on SNL's past and present. Plus: The winner of our listener contest!

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How To Get Away With Mom from 2014-10-06T16:17

Mom pans the CW's new telenovela Jane The Virgin, but she's not quite as hard on ABC's new Shonda Rhimes drama, How To Get Away With Murder. Plus: a new contest for Mom On Pop listeners!

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Gothmom from 2014-09-21T20:12:03

ABC's new sitcom Selfie gets an "F-minus" from Mom, while Fox's Gotham fares a bit better. Plus: Mom judges the people in the line at CVS.

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A Young Mom's Notebook from 2014-09-08T17:23:13

Bonney reflects on what the death of Joan Rivers means for women in her generation before the discussion turns to Jon Hamm and Daniel Radcliffe in A Young Doctor's Notebook and a show on Nat Geo ab...

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Moms Of The Galaxy from 2014-08-22T01:53:55

Guardians Of The Galaxy nearly made Mom throw up, and she loved every minute of it. Plus, John and Mom dish about Project Runway.

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Mom At First Sight from 2014-08-08T01:30:46

Mom and John pan a documentary about one man's quest to overcome small-penis shame and delve into the reality-TV madness that is Married At First Sight.

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Nathan For Mom from 2014-07-25T16:26:03

Bonney has harsh words for Comedy Central's Nathan For You, but she has kinder things to say about Mike Sacks' book of interviews with comedy writers, Poking A Dead Frog. Plus, an update on the Gre...

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momQuest DSV from 2014-07-11T01:38:21

A.V. Club senior editor John Teti talks to his mom about the inane/educational TV show Science Of Stupid, and then Mom shares her list of beloved shows from her childhood—and John's.

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Game Of Moms from 2014-05-30T16:38:30

A.V. Club Senior editor John Teti's mom, Bonney Teti, is back to talk Mad Men and Game Of Thrones. Is one beloved GOT character afflicted with Starkholm syndrome? Is Ted Chaough an ass?

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Mad Mom from 2014-05-15T20:23:22

The A.V. Club's new podcast, Mom On Pop, makes its debut as Bonney Teti—mother of A.V. Club senior editor John Teti—brings her critical eye to bear on the latest episode of Mad Men, "The Runaways."

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