Mom On Pop

Mom reviews Bill Hader's HBO series BARRY. John and Mom complain about going to the dentist. John punishes Mom's rude conduct toward his son by telling an embarrassing story from Mom's past.

Mom reviews Ricky Gervais' Netflix series AFTER LIFE. In a first-ever POP MOM TRUE CRIME SPECIAL, John and Mom investigate the case of a Mr. Potato Head stolen from an inn near Mom's home. Mom reflects on moments spent with her father as he succumbed to Alzheimer's disease.

Mom reviews the documentary TEA WITH THE DAMES. John and Mom reflect on their recent radio appearance. Mom accuses John of being an old-fashioned consumer of pastries.

Mom reviews the Aidy Bryant-starring Hulu series SHRILL. John and Mom put their own spin on March Madness with a TV game show bracket. John analyzes the mind of a toddler.

Mom reviews the NBC sitcom A.P. BIO. Mom recaps her latest post office encounter. Various neighborhood birds are ranked from best to worst. Mom complains about patrons having sex at IHOP. (Note: John’s audio this week has some clicks and pops in it. He has reprimanded the audio engineer—i.e., himself—and apologizes for the distraction.)

Mom reviews Michael Cohen's appearance before the House Oversight Committee. Mom and John survey the career of Alex Trebek. Mom wonders why there isn't more St Patrick's Day-themed candy on store shelves. (Note: This episode was recorded before Alex Trebek released the news of his cancer diagnosis.)

Mom reviews Maya Erskine and Anna Konkle’s middle-school comedy series PEN15. John and Mom wonder why some people can’t just shut up and listen sometimes. Mom explains how to remove double-sided tape from a window. Mom worries that John is offending Floridians.

Mom reviews the time-looping Netflix dramedy RUSSIAN DOLL. The quality and nomenclature of various Girl Scout cookies are discussed. Mom reiterates her hatred of snakes.

Mom reviews Fyre, Netflix’s documentary about the ill-fated Fyre Festival. Mom critiques the flavor and freshness of mass-market donuts. Mom refuses to apologize to John's 3-year-old son. The winner of the Pop Mom slogan contest is announced.

Mom reviews the Marvel animated film Spider-Man: Into The Spider-Verse. After hearing about Mom’s unpleasant encounter with a grocery store cashier, John asks Mom whether she attracts personal drama or creates it. Mom offers backhanded compliments to the nation’s TSA employees.

Mom reviews BBC America’s sort-of spy thriller KILLING EVE and suggests a new sponsor for the podcast. Plus, our listener contest continues!

Mom and John try to figure out the excitement behind Netflix’s new thriller BIRD BOX. Plus, John and Mom both share recent tales of self-humiliation, and we kick off a listener contest!

Mom revisits the '60s Christmas special HOW THE GRINCH STOLE CHRISTMAS and finds that nostalgia doesn't always hold up. Plus, Mom shares her disdain for gift wrapping and explores some less-than-cheerful Christmas memories from her childhood.

Mom and John revisit the endlessly rerun holiday movie A Christmas Story, and Mom shares impressions from her bus trip to Broadway.

Mom reviews WIDOWS, the new heist thriller from director Steve McQueen and starring Viola Davis. Plus, Mom shares her shifting opinions of the sports announcer Joe Buck and discusses movie theater etiquette.

Mom reviews Forever, a Maya Rudolph-starring series about facing the eternity of married life. Also, Mom discuss shoplifting popcorn and other escapades during a week in John's adopted hometown of Chicago.

After Mom shares a report on the political madness gripping rural New Hampshire, Mom and John pick apart The Conners, ABC’s “new” version of Roseanne sans Roseanne. Plus: A book recommendation for people who own chairs.

Mom and John dissect the irresistible awfulness of ABC’s long-running reality hit SHARK TANK, and Mom relates stories of her sister’s weird friends.

Mom and John talk about Won’t You Be My Neighbor?, the profoundly moving documentary about childhood TV icon Mister Rogers. Plus, learn how you can use Jolly Rancher candies to assassinate local wildlife. And more!

Mom and John discuss CBS' revival of the sitcom Murphy Brown, supermarket checkout line etiquette, and the perils of dealing with friends' political views on Facebook.