Terrible, horrible, horrific weekend. Oh, and Erika Kirk - Season 3, Episode 21

Happy Thursday, you pop culture junkies. This week’s conversation includes: A devastating weekend in the news: We talk through the senseless shooting at Brown, the horrific terrorist attack at a Jewish event in Australia, and the tragic deaths of Rob and Michele Reiner. We also unpack the deeply troubling, inhumane response from the current U.S. President—and why moments like these demand leadership, empathy, and moral clarity. Erika Kirk everywhere: From her book tour to that CBS interview everyone’s dissecting, we break down what’s being said—not just by the public, but by creators themselves. Is Erika Kirk a demon or just divisive? We get into it. Niche TikTok chaos: There’s some very specific, very online drama unfolding around SolidCore, and yes—we explain why it matters (and why you might suddenly care). Closing on a lighter, steamier note: We end with joy, absurdity, and horniness: HBO’s new gay ice hockey series, Heated Rivalry. Skates, rivalry, feelings, and heat. Exactly what we all needed. Heavy at the top, unhinged at the end—because that’s pop culture, baby.