2025 Pop Culture Recap: Scandals, AI Panic & Online Chaos

2025 was a pop culture fever dream — and we need to talk about it.In this episode, I’m breaking down the biggest cultural moments that defined the year: recession panic showing up in the most unexpected places, rage bait officially entering the dictionary, AI exploding into creative and white-collar spaces, and the internet spiraling in real time.We’ll revisit 2025’s most unforgettable moments in order — TikTok almost getting banned, Kendrick Lamar choosing chaos at the Super Bowl, Labubus taking over America, celebrity space trips, public cheating scandals, brand meltdowns, canceled shows, hot criminals, free speech freak-outs, shocking deaths, and the moments that made us all collectively say, “oh no.”We’re closing it out with how we’re entering 2026, a quick take on resolutions, and a list of phrases I’m officially retiring for the new year.Pop culture, chaos, and commentary — exactly how we like it.Listen to I Know You Didn't Ask wherever you listen to podcasts! Let's connect - follow on Instagram, Facebook & TikTok! Email me at [email protected] to say hi :) If you’re enjoying the show, please leave a 5 ⭐️ review on Apple Podcasts — it really helps!Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/bravo-happy-hour. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.