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Poppish

por Anneliese Claire & Ellie Sims

Comedia Sociedad y Cultura

Temporada 1

Beaker? Babe, That’s Just a Cup

Every once in a while, a woman gives birth in a way that really makes people stop and stare. In 1978, that woman was Lesley Brown, who gave birth to the first baby conceived via IVF. In 2009, that woman was Nadya Suleman, also known as the Octomom, who gave birth to octuplets and became a media sensation. Why did these births draw such intense public reaction? How did the media attention affect their children? And most importantly, was Octomom in it for the fame?? Plus: Jumping on the Knicks bandwagon, the importance of morally flawed Islanders, and how Beaker has stolen Erlenmeyer Flask’s clout for generations.

God Forbid I Catch a Vibe in My Sleep

My boyfriend? You don’t know him, he goes to a different database. We’re talking scary, imaginary, soul sucking intimate relationships this week: the mythology of incubi and succubi and the troubling trend of AI partners. How did these phenomena come to be and what are we to make of them? Whether it’s a demon that comes creeping in the night or a chain of code designed to praise you endlessly, there are some romantic entanglements that just feel… unnatural. Plus: what do do when a 10 year old demands you entertain her, how soon is too soon to pass out when the train AC shuts off, and how Alex Cooper played the pregnancy trump card before Alix Earle could clap back.

The Cat Died So We Could Be Curious

This week, we explore two methods of communicating the things that matter most: the Voyager Golden Records and the Instagram Photo Dump. These carefully curated collections help convey our way of life, our values, and what we know. We can’t for the life of us figure out how the Golden Record works, but we’re hoping if aliens find it they can figure it out. And also there’s love triangle tea. On the Instagram front, we explore how the platform has evolved from perfectly manicured posting to a more casual place to share moments and memories. Plus: a recap of Ellie’s trip to Costa Rica, including how the opportunity fell into her lap, which energy practices she experimented with there, and the bed bugs she may or may not have brought home.

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Could this meeting have been an emoji? A picture is worth a thousand words, so we’re analyzing two languages made up entirely of images: Ancient Egyptian Hieroglyphics and Emojis. How do these tiny images convey so much meaning? How do we as users define and evolve this meaning over time? And what is the difference between :), :-), and (: ? All this, plus a psychological look at Bravo’s “Love Overboard” on today’s Poppish.

The Panic in Central Park

Childless cat ladies, rejoice! This episode celebrates two important roles cats have held in culture across millennia: the stone lion statues of Imperial China and the bodega cats of New York City. These cats serve important functions for the buildings they protect and are beloved symbols of the community. We unpack the history both and what they mean to us today. Plus: Ellie narrowly escapes imminent danger in Central Park and being straight up gobsmacked by flower talent fees.

Who Ordered the Gist?

Let’s examine two letters that exposed hidden truths, shifted alliances, and ultimately, started wars: the Zimmermann Telegram and the Jersey Shore Note. Secrets came to light in the harsh black and white of ink on paper, and it changed everything. We tried REALLY hard to understand what a telegram is for this one, but we just couldn’t get there. How did these letters make their way into the hands of the affected parties? What ensued after? Will the US finally stop twiddling its thumbs and enter World War I? And will Sammi Sweatheart dump Ron’s cheating ass? Let’s find out together. Plus: Updates from the Hulu “Get Real” event, a way to bring America together through shared reality programming, and ultimately, we accidentally invent religion.

Sunday Reset on the Western Front

A truce can be a beautiful thing, but it can also be fleeting. We explore two cases of short-lived truces: the WWI Christmas Truce in December of 1914, and Jelena’s brief rekindling in late 2017 before Justin’s engagement to Hailey Baldwin. How do we find peace in the midst of so much pain? And God dammit, why can’t we stick to it? All this and more on this week’s Poppish. Plus: Anneliese’s Brooklyn evolution continues as she joins a co-op, Ellie meets an angel, and we’re left out of the loop on Coachella AGAIN.

One Year of Poppish

To celebrate one full year of absolute nonsense, we’re reflecting on the origins of the pod, taking listener questions, and reacting to some of your hot takes. It’s been such a fun year and we’re so grateful to everyone who’s come along for the ride! Here’s to another year of Poppish to come!

Old Testament Spoilers Ahead

I think you guys might be doing unto others as you would have others do unto yourselves too much… This week we explore two codes by which you live one’s life: The Ten Commandments and Jemima Kirke’s Instagram Q&As. Both texts, handed down by God, give us a path to follow in an otherwise disordered and meaningless life. This episode contains spoilers for the Old Testament of the Bible. Listener discretion is advised. Plus: New York City dog discourse, rapture FOMO, and yoga class recognition.

They Didn’t Call Him Bestieheimer

Let’s look at two inventors who would go on to be tormented by their own creations: J. Robert Oppenheimer, father of the atomic bomb, and Dong Nguyen, creator of Flappy Bird. Both men achieved great success and recognition in their field, only to regret bringing their ideas into the world. This would lead to Oppenheimer being banned from President Truman’s office and Nguyen pulling Flappy Bird from the app store with 22 hours notice. What does it mean to achieve a dream? Why is everything computer now? And what’s next for Ciara Miller? We’ll unpack it all.

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