Well Played

Sinners’ Stars Go Sport Mode, Chloe Kim’s Meet Cute, and Misty Copeland on Her Oscar’s Appearance

18 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

The internet was all in on Timothée Chalamet’s Oscars run last year for “Marty Supreme” (guilty as charged). The Academy? Not so much. The ping...

Joe Burrow & Jessica Alba Dating Rumors, Travis Returns, and Bracketology 101 ft. Mackenzie Brooks

11 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Mercury is in retrograde which can only mean one thing — breakups. From Dak Prescott and Sarah Jane Ramos calling off their wedding to Luka Dončić...

Harry Styles’ Marathon Hack, Trinity Slides into DMs, and Azzi Goes WAG Status ft. Dawn Staley

04 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Harry Styles ran two marathons and all he got was peeing advice that we may or may not adopt. Heavy on the “may not”. Trinity Rodman and Cameron B...

How Women Won the Winter Olympics ft. Brenda Song | Well Played

25 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Women won big time at the Winter Olympics, taking home more than half of Team USA’s gold medals. But a story involving President Trump and the US me...

Moms Win at the Olympics, Taylor Swift Intros “Blade Angels”, and the Canadian Curling Scandal

18 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

(Almost) the entire pod is about the Olympics this week. Sorry, not sorry. Caroline and Blake beg the question: why are winter Olympic athletes so muc...

Lindsay Vonn’s Controversial Call, Stefon Fumbles Cardi B, and Why Bad Bunny Had Bush People

11 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

After spending eight straight days together, Blake and Caroline are back in NYC with another episode of “Well Played.” We recap our Super Bowl exp...

Super Bowl Special: Eli Manning Sightings and Game Day Predictions ft. Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone

07 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Team Well Played went West to cover this year's Super Bowl LX. Featuring special guest and Gatorade athlete and Olympian Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone, Bl...

Bravo Meets Winter Olympics, Tom Brady’s Sad Girl Era, and Listener Questions on Super Bowl LX

04 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Tom Brady showed us just how much of a teen girl at heart he is with a recent series of Instagram stories. Did Gisele have anything to do with it? Car...

Trinity’s Pay Day, the NBA’s Kardashian Kurse, and Coco’s Relatable Crashout ft. Cameron Brink

28 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Sorry boys, but Kendall Jenner’s getting the last laugh around the “Kardashian Kurse". Well, at least she did in her Super Bowl ad with Fanatics S...

Heated Rivalry Meets the NFL, Noami Stuns the Open, and the Beckhams are Beefing ft. Jeanie Buss

21 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

The NFL postseason is in full chaos mode, and this week Blake and Caroline are breaking down the Chicago Bears game that put fans through an emotional...

Heated Rivalry’s Hollywood Takeover, Ilona Maher’s Lesson in Clapbacks and Playoff Josh Returns ft. Ali Truwit

14 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

The “Heated Rivalry” craze that started in 2025 spilled into the new year, with everyone (us) foaming at the mouth over the Heated Rivalry boys. H...

Josh & Hailee Are Having a Baby, the Chiefs Dynasty is Dead, and End of Year Awards ft. Olivia Culpo

17 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Josh Allen and Hailee Steinfeld are expecting their first child together. Hailee shared the news in her “Beau Society” newsletter. But Josh Allen ...

Alix's Breakup, Heated Rivalry Recap, and the Regina George of College Football ft. Amanda Anisimova

10 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The hottest show in sports right now has nothing to do with quarterbacks or point guards, but it has everything to do with gay guys who play pro-hocke...

Conrad and Steven’s Kiss Cam, Kiffin’s Messy (CFB) Divorce, and a Silent Struggle in Women Sports

03 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Caroline breaks down the soap opera drama of Lane Kiffin’s recent divorce from Ole Miss for the younger, hotter LSU. Who knew a middle-aged white gu...

Well Played LIVE at the National Women's Soccer League Championship

24 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Well Played headed to the West Coast for a LIVE podcast recording at the NWSL Championship weekend. Joined by special guests Sarah Spain, we recapped ...

Ciara and Russ Address Baby No. 5, LeBron and Bronny Go Freaky Friday, and Timothée and Adam Ball Out

19 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Since at least late 2024, Russell Wilson has left thirsty comments on his wife Ciara’s Instagram posts asking for baby number five – aka, “Cinco...

Joe Burrow's Crystal Collection, Dua Lipa's Soccer Club, and Prince Harry's Apology ft. Gotham's Jaedyn Shaw

12 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Bengals fans, rejoice. The streets are saying Joe Burrow will return by Thanksgiving after healing his turf toe. Shocked he’s already making a comeb...

The Beckhams Go Royal, the Kraft and Cardi Party, and the IRL Pink Pony Club

05 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

David and Victoria Beckham graduated from “Mr. and Mrs.” to “Sir and Lady” after the soccer legend was knighted for his service in sport and c...

Bieber Balls Out, a Taylor Touchdown Celly, and College Football’s Firing Boom

29 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

It was a big week in basketball news. Justin Bieber played in a rec league designed for “CEOs, VIPs, and people from all walks of life” (you may r...

Simone’s First Flip Back, Sho-Time at the Series, and the Gross Trend in Women’s Sports Betting

22 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Shohei Ohtani showed us why he’s Him while the uncs of the NFL faced off in Thursday Night Football. Vintage Joe Flacco and Aaron Rodgers game to pl...

Timmy Takes Kylie to the Ballgame, Women Track Stars Get their Purse, and Frat Bros Run the Giants

15 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Thursday night was tough for the city of Brotherly love. The Eagles, Phillies, and Flyers fell to their foes. Giants rookies Cam Skattebo and Jaxson D...

Hockey (Smut)’s New Fans, Wide Receiver Divas, and Travis’ Wood with Gisele Thompson

08 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

WARNING: This episode may contain references to Taylor Swift’s “The Life of a Showgirl.” Actually – it definitely will. You’re welcome, Swif...

Napheesa Comes for Cathy, the NFL’s Turf Curse, and Micah Parsons Plays His Ex

02 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Napheesa Collier went scorched earth. In her season exit interview, she publicly called out Cathy Engelbert and WNBA leadership for their lack of acco...

Olivia Culpo’s Post-Baby Bod Talk, Cardi B’s WAG Debut, and Why Golf’s for the Girls with Amanda Balionis

24 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Anna Hall. Simone Biles. Olivia Culpo. The WAGs are defrosting – and we didn’t know how badly we needed it. Simone served sideline looks with her ...

Joe Burrow’s Turf Toe, Carlie’s Colts Kill It, and Taylor Makes an Entrance with Ali Krieger

17 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

We’re pouring one out for the Bengals’ Joey B, who’s out for the next three months recovering from turf toe. Blake begs the question: why couldn...

Swifties Enlist for Travis, Spitgate Suspensions, and Sabalenka’s Equal Pay Purse with the WNBA’s Kate Martin

10 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

NFL Week 1 served up more drama than we could chew. Josh Allen & co. pulled off a comeback for the ages (yes, we know it’s only Week 1). Swifties mo...

Naomi Osaka’s Return, Arch Manning’s It-Boy Status, and Glen Powell Goes Collegiate with Kristin Juszczyk

03 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Did you miss us? Cause we missed you. We’re inching closer to the end of Honey Deuce season, AKA: the end of the US Open. Coming out of the weekend,...

EMERGENCY POD: Taylor and Travis are Engaged

26 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

It's a love story, baby she said yes. Blake and Caroline end their two-week break to react to Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's engagement news — a...

Taylor Swift’s Big Reveal on New Heights, Ronaldo Put a Rock On It, and The Summer Everyone Watched Women’s Sports

12 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Swiftie skeptics, this one's for you. Caroline successfully pulled Blake into the buzz around Taylor Swift’s album drop on boyfriend Travis Kelce’...

Trinity Rodman’s Big Comeback, Cyclists Losing Their Periods for the Podium, and Luka Dončić’s Hot Boy Summer

06 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Trinity Rodman is so back. After spending months sidelined with a back injury, the Washington Spirit forward made her return and scored a game-winning...

Travis’ Engagement Era, Jokic’s Horse Girl Energy, and Bend It Like Beckham’s Back

29 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This episode of Well Played was recorded before a shooting in New York City on Monday in which the NFL headquarters may have been the target. Police s...

Caitlin Claps Back, Happy Gilmore Returns, and a Very Hailee Hard Knocks

22 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The WNBA All Stars made a statement with just six words on a black shirt that read, “Pay Us What You Owe Us.” The tension continues to mount betwe...

Meg thee Stallion Cuffs Klay, Sinner and Świątek Slay, and Tobin Heath’s Next Play

15 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Meg thee Stallion is the newest NBA WAG. While we love to see our girl happy, we’re a little concerned about what it all means for Hot Girl Summer g...

Courting Season at Wimbledon, Burrow’s Batmobile Reversal, and Live Tasting the Strawberry Pasta

09 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Wimbledon’s serving more than just tennis. Celebs donned their Wimbledon whites while several top-seeded players bid us a “pip-pip cheerio” in e...

LeBron’s Farewell Tour, Brady-Sweeney Sweetness, and the WNBA Expands

01 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This week in Pretty Boys of the NFL, Tom Brady apparently hit it off with Sydney Sweeney at the Bezos-Sànchez wedding across the pond in Venice. Blak...

Paige and Azzi Hard Launch, OKC’s Gen Z Kings, and Aaron Rodgers’ (Fake) Marriage

24 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

It was a winning week for Gen-Z ballers. Paige Bueckers and Azzi Fudd finally hard-launched their relationship on Instagram after months of speculatio...

Emma Watson’s Sporty Second Act, Caitlin and Tyrese are Besties, and the Kelces Land in Cannes

17 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Emma Watson swapped scripts for sports on a certain Oxford University athletic team. Caroline has some words for her, if that gives you any clue about...

Coco Manifests a Victory, Alex Cooper Tells All, and Olympian Laurie Hernandez Stops By the Studio

10 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Coco Gauff made history with her victory at Roland Garross, despite controversial comments from her opponent after the match. And did you see her tiny...

Cardi B Diggs a New Man, Kylie’s Kourtside Curse, and Josh Allen Finally Gets His Ring

03 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Patriots wide receiver Stefon Diggs was caught on video giving a mysterious bag of pink powder to women on a yacht – and he still managed to hard la...

Caitlin’s Billion Dollar Play, Aura Farming the Knicks, and Ilona Maher Joins the Chat

27 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

After the Knicks stumbled in the Eastern Conference Finals, we have just one question: is Timothée Chalamet okay? From Haliburton’s choke celly to ...

NBA Goes Mormon Wives, Caitlin and Angel Set the Record, and the Bieber Curse Strikes

21 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Men and women’s pro-hoops popped off last weekend. The Knicks upset the Celtics to make their first final four appearance in over 20 years. Meanwhil...

Giannis Ponders a Breakup, Belichick’s Attempt to Bounce Back, and is the NBA Draft Lotto is Rigged ft. Allison Kuch

13 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Over the weekend, rumors swirled that Bill Belichick’s 24-year-old girlfriend was banned from UNC football facilities. The school shot that down qui...

The Met Gala Balls Out, NBA Flagrant Father, and LeBron Plays Hard to Get ft. Tara and Hunter Davis-Woodhall

07 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Met Gala Monday showed us just how much influence athletes have on culture. From Simone Biles and Angel Reese serving on the host committee to even th...

WAGS Meet HABs, Brenda Song’s Lakers Love, and Run Club Dating ft. Comedian Phoebe Robinson

29 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

As women athletes show up more and more in the zeitgeist, so do their husbands and boyfriends. But Blake and Caroline couldn’t help but wonder: do H...

A Swiftie Twist at the Kentucky Derby, Suni Lee in the Stands, and the Stanley Cup’s Single Girl Spring

22 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Swifties just about lost it when the organizer of a Kentucky Derby gala announced plans of a potential Taylor tour. In other “barely sports” news,...

WNBA Draft Highlights, McIlroy’s Masterpiece, and LeBarbie James Gets a Kendoll ft. Aliyah Funschelle

15 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Caroline and Blake attended the WNBA draft last night and have many thoughts. While Blake  beefed with the Dallas Wings mascot, a controversial celeb...

UConn Crowned Queen, NCAA’s Getting Greedy, and Scottie Scheffler’s a Mama’s Boy

08 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Paige Bueckers and co. brought UCONN’s women basketball to its first March Madness win in almost a decade. After tearful celebrations, Coach Geno Au...

Bueckers Getting Buckets, The LeBronversation, and Men Play with their Torpedos

01 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

LeBron is not holding back anymore on all his foes. Caroline and Blake take a chance to react to their favorite details from his latest ESPN interview...

JuJu’s Bad Juju, Lindsey Vonn Makes a Comeback, and Athletes Go IG Official

25 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Blake and Caroline predicted a Trinity Rodman and Ben Shelton hard launch, but Tiger Woods and Vanessa Trump? Not on our bingo cards. Several couples ...

March Madness is for the Girls, Ted Lasso Returns, and a Teenage Sports Prodigy Takes Over ft. Shawn Johnson East

18 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Before Simone and Suni came Shawn Johnson, the Olympic gold medalist who shot to fame during the Olympics 17 years ago. Yup, we feel old too. Shawn jo...

Timmy and Kylie Take Indian Wells, Tennis Scores a Mat Leave Win, and the Lip Readers Take On LeBron

11 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Last week Blake and Caroline wondered which sports league would take the lead on supporting players’ families, and the Women’s Tennis Association ...

Harry Runs in Style(s), Serena Splurges (on a WNBA Team), and LeBron Calls Out the Haters Ft. Lexie Brown

04 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Commentators nationwide took a hard look in the mirror when LeBron called out the “weird energy” in sports media, where coverage of NBA players is...

Bieber Hits the Ice, Yankees Let Their Hair Down, and the Terrifying Trend Facing Women Athletes

25 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

It’s 2025, so why do we have to tell people to stop stalking women in sports? On the heels of tennis player Emma Raducanu and track star Gabby Thoma...

NBA All Star Agony, 4 Nations Face Off (and Fist Fight), and UCONN Snaps a Streak

18 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The NBA hoped to get fans to care about the All Star Game this year and…it seriously backfired. After only 42 minutes of game time during the 3-hour...

Eagles Fly, Kendrick Flares, and the Football Fellas Do Fashion

11 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

While the actual Super Bowl game might’ve been boring, Blake and Caroline found plenty to talk about: like Jalen Hurts winning the MVP, Travis Kelce...

Luka’s a Laker, Iowa Honors Caitlin, and our Super Bowl Bingo Card ft. Lily Shimbashi of Sportsish

04 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

It’s Super Bowl week, but the drama in the sports world never stops. Luka Doncic got caught up in what many experts are dubbing the “worst trade i...

Bye Bye Bills, Tom Brady’s Eggplant Envy, and WNBA Blockbuster Trade

28 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

It’s official - the Chiefs and Eagles are Super Bowl-bound. Caroline and Blake break down the controversial fourth-down review that may have cost th...

Taylor and Caitlin Take KC, SportsTok Returns, and The “Hot Jock” of the NFL Postseason

21 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

While many NFL fans were swapping conspiracy theories about refs helping the Chiefs get a win, Taylor Swift and Caitlin Clark cozied up in their priva...

NFL Fashion (Taylor’s Version), Eagles Book Club, and the Commanders’ Doink of Destiny

14 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Travis Kelce might’ve spilled the beans on when Swifties can expect “Reputation: Taylor’s Version” during his recent appearance on The Pat McA...

Zendaya Picks a Challenger, Love Island: NFL Edition, and Football Playoffs Preview

07 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The NFL regular season has come to close, which means the real games are about to begin: it’s head coach recoupling season. Caroline and guest co-ho...

Joe Burrow’s Girlfriend Emergency, Bella Hadid the Horse Girl, and the Heisman Hate Parade

17 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Joe Burrow is the latest high-profile NFL player whose home was burglarized this season. But what should’ve been a good old fashioned burglary explo...

Timothée Chalamet’s True Calling, OnlyFans Field Flashing, and the Caitlin Clark Price Tag

10 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Pink puffers? In. Pencil stache? Out. This past weekend, Timothée Chalamet sported both as he won over skeptics with his impressive College GameDay c...

Josh Allen’s Famous Fiancé, The Boys Are Brawling, and is T-Swift IRL Hermione?

03 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Rivalry week in college football resulted in more than a few squabbles, and now the fun police are telling us to plant our school flag somewhere else....

Kendrick & Weezy’s Halftime Tea, Embiid’s Snitch Hunt, and Talking (NFL) Turkey with Mina Kimes

26 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

There’s a snitchuation in the Sixers’ locker room. In an emergency meeting after losing to Miami, Joel Embiid caught the Heat from his teammates. ...

Tyson’s Cheeks, A Cowboy Carter Christmas, and the Princess of Genovia’s Courtside Clash

19 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This past weekend, 60 million viewers tuned in to watch the Tyson-Paul fight. As a bonus that literally no one asked for, viewers also caught a view o...

The Bruins Back Brianna Chickenfry, The Pope Saves the Saints, and the Taylor Swift Effect with Nora Princiotti

12 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This week, we let the liquor talk. Caroline flexes her pop culture knowledge by breaking down why Brianna Chickenfry got the support of Boston Bruins ...

Boys Beefing: Kelce Spikes a Cell, Drake Disses DeRozan and Rodgers Goes Goop

05 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This episode features a major theme: men behaving badly. Between the election, time change, and Halloweekend, players, fans, and coaches all found a w...

Shaq’s Uncomfy Comments, D-Wade’s Unfortunate Statue, and the NFL’s Uncrustable Craze

29 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Shaquille O’Neal’s appearance on Angel Reese’s podcast, “Unapologetically Angel”, served as a reminder for everyone but especially men: neve...

Liberty Critics Cry Foul, Bronny’s Debutante Ball, and Mahomes Loves His Dad Bod

22 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Blake and Caroline react to the New York Liberty’s insane OT win over the Minnesota Lynx in the WNBA Finals. Meanwhile, the NBA season kicks off tod...

The Sabrina Carpenter Curse, Davante Adams Jets Off to NYC, and Rating TD Celebrations with Megan Gailey

15 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The Cowboys had their most devastating loss yet after Sabrina Carpenter wore a Cowboys sweatshirt. It deepened rumors that Sabrina cast a hex on sever...

Lebron and Bronny Make History, the Chiefs WAGs Take Bravo, and NFL Audibles with Annie Agar

08 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

It finally happened. In a preseason game over the weekend, Lebron James and his son Bronny Jr. made NBA history as the first father-son duo to play in...

Tom Brady’s Baker Beef, Washington’s Rookie Sensation, and WNBA Playoffs with Erin Foley

01 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of Well Played, we’ll also cover:  Baker Mayfield calling out Tom Brady for girl bossing too close to the sun Why UNLV star quart...

NFL Week 3 Upsets, Caitlin’s Record Rookie Card, and White Sox Historic Woes

24 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Favorite after favorite fumbled the bag in week 3 of the NFL season, leaving sports journalists wondering: is this the year of the upsets? NFL insider...

Tackled: Tua’s Tapped Out, Caitlin’s Controversial Click, and Winning Your Fantasy League with Matthew Berry

17 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Apparently if you say “injuries” three times in the mirror, Week 2 of the 2024 NFL season will appear. Amanda and Blake tackle the injury stories ...

Tuesday Morning QBs: Rodgers Stumbles, Brady Fumbles, and Kendrick Humbles

10 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Week 1 of the NFL season is in the books, and Amanda is joined by special guest-host Claudia Rupcich of theSkimm to break it all down.  In this episo...

The NFL Returns: Tom Brady’s Vlogger Era and Who’s Serving (Looks) at the US Open

03 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Football is back, and so are Amanda and Blake (fresh off their post-Olympics mini vacation). They’re ready to bring you weekly episodes about the sp...

Well Played: Trailer

28 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Are you ready for a podcast in a league of its own? theSkimm presents Well Played, a podcast dedicated to treating the sports world like the bingeable...

We Are the Champions: Jordan Chiles Summons an Army, Raygun’s Breaking Conspiracies, and Sha’Carri’s Bombastic Side Eye

13 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

We’re pouring one out for the Paris 2024 Olympics in the last episode of Well Played: Olympics Edition. From the most heartwarming moments to the mo...

Breaking Free: Skinner Sends an “SOS”, Olympic Bromances, and the Skateboarder Who Gives a Duck

08 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Sunday marks the end of the Olympics, and the vibes are big time sad. The US still has time to clinch more medals with team sports and track wrapping ...

Crazy in Lob: Farewell to Women’s Gymnastics, Exes Competing Together, and Team USA Track & Field Wins

06 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

We’re over halfway through the Paris Olympics and back with our fourth episode of Well Played: Olympics Edition. After learning about the pair of Cz...

Golden Girls at the Olympics: Biles Throws Shade, Memeification of the Games, and Paris Has a Shallow Pool Problem

01 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

We are seven days into the 2024 Paris Olympics and back for another episode of Well Played: Olympics Edition. Amanda and Blake chat about the MyKayla ...

Olympics Opening Weekend: Last Supper Slip Up, Canada Caught Cheating, and Gymnastics Takes the Floor (Routine) Ft. Molly Carlson

30 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

We’re back with our second episode of Well Played: Olympics Edition. Amanda and Blake dive into their thoughts on the opening ceremony. As it turns ...

Olympics Preview: Swimming the Seine, Biles Bounces Back, and Opening Ceremony Ft. Allyson Felix & Sam Mewis

25 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In the first ever episode of Well Played, presented by theSkimm, hosts Amanda Duberman and Blake Lew-Merwin preview the biggest Olympic stories domina...

A Last Love Letter to Pop Culture

27 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Sadly, we’re saying goodbye to Pop Cultured. In the last year, we’ve done some memorable pop culture deep dives (think: Queen Bey’s “Renaissan...

Lizzo Calls Out the Haters and Hollywood's Love Affair with Space

30 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Don’t know about you, but we’re still processing everything that went down at the VMAs — from that totally weird Johnny Depp appearance (can we...

Indian Matchmaking and the Rebirth of the Music Video

24 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

We’re kicking it off this week with a rundown of a big win for HBO Max (House of the Dragon, we’re looking at you) and a whole lot of cringe. A pl...

Jennette McCurdy Speaks, Serena Retires As the GOAT

16 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

First, it’s the Pop Five: Megan Thee Stallion’s new album “Traumazine” is just what the hot girls need as we transition into fall. Rihanna’s...

Tired of Swiping? You May Have Dating App Fatigue

09 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

First up, say goodbye to #Kete, folks. Kim Kardashian and Pete Davidson called it quits after just nine months of dating. Get the rundown on the bigge...

Why Are We So Obsessed with Astrology?

02 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

All hail Queen Bey! The “Renaissance” is here, and the house listening party started last weekend along with the drama. But this act one wasn’t ...

TV, Fashion, and 2000s Trends with Our Fave Celebs

26 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

From Kid Cudi walking off the stage at Rolling Loud to a weepy Bennifer in Paris, a lot has been going on in pop culture news. So we’re starting off...

BBLs Are Dangerous. Why Are They So Popular?

19 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Having a big butt hasn’t always been popular. But now, it seems like everyone wants to be a member of the big booty club. Kim Kardashian, Nicki Mina...

Our Ultimate Summer 2022 TV and Movie Guide

12 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

We’ve finally settled into the summer season — meaning warmer days, more three-day weekends, and sneaking in some beach time before Labor Day. But...

Why is Brittney Griner Still in Russia?

05 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Last week, the trial for WNBA All-Star Brittney Griner began in Russia. Griner was taken into custody on drug charges back in February, and her detent...

Beyoncé, Drake, and the Evolution of House Music

28 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

From the trailer for “Hocus Pocus 2” giving us major nostalgia to the backlash surrounding the chart topping “Elvis” biopic, there’s a lot g...

‘Fire Island’ and a New Era of Queer Representation

21 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Do you remember when the only queer characters on TV seemed to be sassy, gay best friends?  Queer representation in pop culture is changing. With sho...

Why Lizzo, the Beyhive, and Lil Nas X Are All Upset

14 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

First up, we’ve got questions: Who’s the new addition to the list of EGOT legends? Which ex-husband tried to crash Brittney’s wedding? Who thoug...

Heard vs. Depp and a Conversation with Angelica Ross

07 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

First up, we break down the latest in pop culture news from the weekend’s most-talked about breakup — ahem, Lori Harvey and Michael B. Jordan — ...

Another Look at Rap Lyrics on Trial

31 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

A few weeks ago, rappers Young Thug, Gunna, and 26 of their YSL crew members were charged in a Georgia RICO case. And prosecutors are arguing that YSL...

Is Diet Culture Making Us Sick?

24 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

When model Lori Harvey took to TikTok earlier this month to detail her weight-loss diet, the backlash was swift. That’s because, as plenty of dietit...

‘Percy Jackson’ and ‘Doctor Who’ Fans Are Mad — But Why?

17 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

It’s a huge week for music and TV. We have questions — and answers.  First up: Kendrick Lamar’s new album dropped, but does it live up to the ...