PODCAST · tv
Pop Mom
by John Teti & Bonney Teti
I'm a TV critic. People think I'm pretty opinionated. Then they meet my mom.
Episodes
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Home Improvement
Mom reviews the '90s sitcom HOME IMPROVEMENT. Emotions run high in the drugstore greeting-card aisle. Mom keeps her shoe poop secret.
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Soap (1977-81)
Mom reviews the 1970s soap opera sendup SOAP. Mom considers the merits of PayPal vs. Venmo for her needlepoint purchases. Someone vacuums the post office, finally.
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When Harry Met Sally...
Mom reviews the classic romantic comedy WHEN HARRY MET SALLY…. A reader offers a tomb-related correction. Mom attempts to acquire a "Real ID."
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Nickelodeon's Double Dare
Mom reviews the classic Nickelodeon game show DOUBLE DARE. John reads listener mail. Mom resolves a case of mistaken identity.
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The Truman Show
Mom reviews THE TRUMAN SHOW. A St. Patrick's Day dinner disappoints. A guy at a sandwich shop spills his soft drink.
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Your Friend, Nate Bargatze
Mom reviews YOUR FRIEND, NATE BARGATZE. Mom only feeds unsalted peanuts to the crows. A lady at the pizza shop wants to know the size of Mom's feet.
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The French Connection
Mom reviews the classic Gene Hackman film THE FRENCH CONNECTION. Mom wonders whether to show up for a wake. Some local ducks crash Mom's crow party.
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Flow
Mom reviews the animated movie FLOW. Mom and John discuss checkout-line strategy and etiquette. A famous strawberry costs 19 dollars.
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Pop Culture Jeopardy!
Mom reviews the game-show spinoff POP CULTURE JEOPARDY! Mom advises John on veterinarian loyalty. John questions the academic credentials of a famous basketball player.
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Die Hard
Mom reviews DIE HARD. John thinks Mom's waiter was stoned. The paper store doesn't sell paper, exactly.
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Home Alone
Mom reviews the 1990 Christmas film HOME ALONE. Mom digs into the viral "peelable candy" trend. Only the cleverest mice escape Mom's crows.
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Ryan Seacrest on Wheel
Mom reviews Ryan Seacrest's work on WHEEL OF FORTUNE. Mom tries to save a couple bucks on her newspaper. A man at Target causes a case of the giggles.
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Martha
Mom reviews the Netflix documentary MARTHA. Mom examines Mattel's Wicked toy screwup. Mom gets a free toy.
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The Wild Robot
Mom reviews the animated film THE WILD ROBOT. An online pet-food store commemorates Toast the cat. Mom deplores crummy pencil erasers.
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The Penguin
Mom reviews the crime series THE PENGUIN. Mom watches football. The merits of Halloween-themed breakfast cereals are debated.
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The Floor
Mom reviews the television game show THE FLOOR. Mom besmirches Chicken McNuggets. The salt-water-gargle conspiracy deepens.
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The Concierge at Hokkyoku Department Store
Mom reviews the manga THE CONCIERGE AT HOKKYOKU DEPARTMENT STORE. Mom remembers her own mother, the Grim Reaper of celebrity death news. Mom is upset about the wrappers on Halloween candy, or maybe upset about the candy itself, it's hard to tell.
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Who Framed Roger Rabbit
Mom reviews the 1988 film WHO FRAMED ROGER RABBIT. John and Mom mark the passing of a beloved family pet. Mom recounts her recent shoplifting.
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Veep: "Helsinki"
Mom reviews the VEEP episode "Helsinki." John has a bone to pick with the Quaker Oats people. Mom wants to tear down an old house.
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Wheel of Fortune: Pat Sajak's Retirement
Mom reviews Pat Sajak's final week on WHEEL OF FORTUNE. Mom ponders whether to bid on her deceased neighbors' belongings. Chaos reigns at the rummage sale.
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Fallout
Mom reviews the TV show FALLOUT. Pop Mom celebrates its 10th anniversary. Someone puts their dog on the counter at the post office.
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Press Your Luck: The Michael Larson Incident
Mom reviews PRESS YOUR LUCK's Michael Larson incident. Mom hassles the neighbors for not being neighborly enough. Someone at the library stares at Mom's shoes.
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Stump The Schwab
Mom reviews the classic ESPN sports quiz STUMP THE SCHWAB. Mookie the guinea pig is laid to rest. John finds money in some pants.
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Mr. Bates vs. The Post Office
Mom reviews the British TV miniseries MR. BATES VS. THE POST OFFICE. Mom says she might really be quitting social media this time. Some guy reads the newspaper after his meal. Note: This is a re-upload of the episode after the wrong audio file was posted! Sorry about that! All is well now!
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Curb Your Enthusiasm: "The Mini Bar"
Mom reviews an episode of CURB YOUR ENTHUSIASM. Mom ate a dry carrot cake. These modern parking meters are just the pits.
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The Holdovers
Mom reviews the Oscar-nominated movie THE HOLDOVERS. Mom challenges John to an Easter candy quiz. Listeners share their favorite cakes and their favorite dead pianists.
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Dune: Part Two
Mom reviews DUNE: PART TWO. The plow man doesn't want to take Mom's money. John has a run-in at the post office for once.
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The Simpsons: "22 Short Films About Springfield"
Mom reviews the classic SIMPSONS episode "22 SHORT FILMS ABOUT SPRINGFIELD." The "good news" about John's car sounds suspiciously like bad news. Mom traces the origins of the TV show M*A*S*H.
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Bluey
Mom reviews the Australian cartoon BLUEY. An ATM's welcome screen gets too personal for Mom's taste. Mom expresses her fondness for googly eyes.
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Richard Osman's House of Games
Mom reviews the gentle U.K. quizzer RICHARD OSMAN'S HOUSE OF GAMES. Mom reviews her favorite commercials from THE SUPER BOWL. John learns who RFK Jr.'s wife is.
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The Princess Bride
Mom reviews THE PRINCESS BRIDE. Mom boycotts the local post office. John wilts under the heat of Mom's book club politics. Listeners are invited to submit their opinions on cake.
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Only Connect
Mom reviews the British quiz show ONLY CONNECT. Mom reviews the sports YouTuber JOMBOY MEDIA. John learns about metamorphosis.
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Barbie
Mom reviews the famous movie BARBIE. Mom's local grocery store catches fire. A ski lift ride is the social event of the season.
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Airplane!
Mom reviews the classic comedy movie AIRPLANE!. Mom critiques a sports announcer on his Instagram. Mom finds paper on Craigslist.
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The Wonderful Story of Henry Sugar
Mom reviews THE WONDERFUL STORY OF HENRY SUGAR. Mom leaves a spoiled roast out on the lawn. Mom won't help pay for a new fence.
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Prancer
Mom reviews the 1989 Christmas film PRANCER. A 25% discount isn't enough to get Mom off the couch. A fence falls down.
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Batman Returns
Mom reviews BATMAN RETURNS. A lady at BJ's complains about tomatoes. Mom shares her Chex Mix recipe. Birds attack.
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Pee Wee's Playhouse Christmas Special
Mom reviews PEE-WEE'S PLAYHOUSE CHRISTMAS SPECIAL. Mom violates the spirit of Secret Santa. A listener puts mixed nuts in their Chex Mix.
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Seinfeld: "The Strike" (Festivus)
Mom reviews "The Strike," Seinfeld's Festivus episode. John levels an accusation of jigsaw-puzzle cheating. Mom tries to get her crummy clock fixed.
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The Price is Right 1986
Mom reviews a classic 1986 episode of THE PRICE IS RIGHT. Mom's sister can't stop scrolling on Facebook. John recalls a potentially explosive McDonald's franchise.
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Fred Armisen: Standup for Drummers
Mom reviews FRED ARMISEN: STANDUP FOR DRUMMERS. John and Mom debate Wheel of Fortune host candidates. Mom searches in vain for a candy made from chocolate and potatoes.
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The 2023 NBA Playoffs
Mom reviews the 2023 NBA playoffs. Mom accidentally tricks her family into celebrating two Mother's Days. John gets a bad haircut.
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Calvin and Hobbes
Mom and John discuss the comic strip CALVIN AND HOBBES. Mom determines that the TSA agents at the airport stole her watch. Mom finds a missing wristwatch under her car seat.
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The French Chef
Mom reviews Julia Child's classic public TV cooking show THE FRENCH CHEF. Mom has a long-awaited "meet and greet" with her new doctor. Mom makes a post-office faux pas.
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Next Level Chef
Mom reviews the cooking competition NEXT LEVEL CHEF. Mom wonders if she's annoying her friends. John and Mom debate lakes vs. oceans.
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Penn & Teller: Fool Us
Mom reviews PENN & TELLER: FOOL US. Mom laughs at Dad's neighborly heroism. Mom investigates her spam folder.
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Night Court (2023)
Mom reviews the NIGHT COURT reboot. Mom considers the ethics of a shopping spree. The local post office is engulfed in scandal.
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Mary Hartman, Mary Hartman
Mom reviews the classic soap opera satire MARY HARTMAN, MARY HARTMAN. Mom reports on the latest pasta shortages. John gets a box of gum.
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Andor
Mom reviews ANDOR. John rides a train. Louis DeJoy loses Mom's package.
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Arrested Development: "In God We Trust"
Mom reviews a classic Christmas episode of ARRESTED DEVELOPMENT. Mom and John play a holiday-themed game of "Would You Rather?". John learns he did not get credit for last year's Christmas gift.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many episodes does Pop Mom have?
Pop Mom currently has 208 episodes available on PodParley. New episodes are automatically indexed when they're published to the podcast feed.
What is Pop Mom about?
I'm a TV critic. People think I'm pretty opinionated. Then they meet my mom.
How often does Pop Mom release new episodes?
Pop Mom publishes regularly with 208 episodes available. Check the episode list for the typical release schedule.
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Who hosts Pop Mom?
Pop Mom is created and hosted by John Teti & Bonney Teti.
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