Pop Capsule Podcast

Join Evan and Mallory every Thursday as they recap the top pop culture moments from 10 and 20 years ago.

Episode 211 - Grey's, Zayns, & Automobiles 03/27/2025

Episode 211 - Grey's, Zayns, & Automobiles What a week this week! We've got the debut of two iconic shows in Grey's Anatomy and The Office, plus the devastating news of Zayn leaving One Direction. All this, some games, and some Doctor Who this week on the podcast, so tune in! /episode/index/show/popcapsulepod/id/35881005

Episode 210 - Did I Just Blackout? 03/20/2025

Episode 210 - Did I Just Blackout? This week on the podcast: good things debut (The Suite Life of Zack and Cody & To Pimp A Butterfly) while other less good things end (Glee). We talk about all the good, the bad, the Jeb Bush, and the March Madness this week so tune in! /episode/index/show/popcapsulepod/id/35784665

Episode 209 - Short or Sitting Down? 03/13/2025

Episode 209 - Short or Sitting Down? This week takes us to Cleveland, fairy tales, and prison. What a combo! We're talking about the 2005 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame class featuring U2, Cinderella in 2015, See You Again, and the arrest of Robert Durst. All of this plus March Break discussions on this week's episode. /episode/index/show/popcapsulepod/id/35648320

Episode 208 - Big Week for Carol Kane 03/06/2025

Episode 208 - Big Week for Carol Kane The title says it all - huge week for Carol Kane. We're talking about two of her projects: The Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt (and how it doesn't hold up) and The Pacifier (and how this genre of movie is gone now). Plus we talk about 50 Cent's The Massacre, which to the best of our knowledge, does NOT include Carol Kane. Maybe we missed something though! Join us for a great week with all of this plus 2025 Oscars reactions. /episode/index/show/popcapsulepod/id/35539540

Episode 207 - Parks and Dress 02/27/2025

Episode 207 - Parks and Dress This week we dive back into one of 2015's greatest mysteries: what color was the dress, black and blue or white and gold? We talk about The Dress and a variety of famous dresses, play some games about the 2005 Oscars, discuss the passing of Leonard Nimoy, and the end of Parks & Recreation. Join us for a packed week! /episode/index/show/popcapsulepod/id/35437260

Episode 206 - The Tony Buffalino Awards 02/20/2025

Episode 206 - The Tony Buffalino Awards This week has a lot going on for our brave hosts. They brave broken appliances, a terrible 50 Shades of Grey movie, and the bizarre finale of Two and a Half Men. Plus they talk about 4 Nations Hockey, the Tony Buffalino Awards, the 2015 Oscars, the bizarre 9/11-Ellen domino effect, and a lot more. Join them on this wide-ranging and strange episode! /episode/index/show/popcapsulepod/id/35359950

Episode 205 - Next On Stage, Splenda Rae 02/13/2025

Episode 205 - Next On Stage, Splenda Rae This week has a lot of talk about the Grammys! We talk about both the 2005 & 2015 Grammys, as well as how well Hitch has aged and SNL's 40th Anniversary Show. Plus we talk about the Super Bowl and this year's Grammys too. Join us, invite your grammy, and dive in this week. /episode/index/show/popcapsulepod/id/35250325

Episode 204 - Balls McCartney 02/06/2025

Episode 204 - Balls McCartney It is Super Bowl season, so we talked about 2005's overcorrection from Janet Jackson to Paul McCartney for the half time show. We also talk American Dad, Better Call Saul, and Rosie on The View, the holy trinity of television (probably not). Join us for all of this plus talking about being sick and weird NBA trades. We cover it all this week! /episode/index/show/popcapsulepod/id/35162015

Episode 203 - Scissors, Scissors, Scissors 01/30/2025

Episode 203 - Scissors, Scissors, Scissors This week is a big mix of topics. We've got the iconic Left Shark Super Bowl halftime show, the legalization of same-sex marriage in Canada, and slow dance anthem You & Me by Lifehouse. All this, plus a discussion on the worst months of the year (spoilers, we're in it). /episode/index/show/popcapsulepod/id/35060245

Episode 202 - Who Lives, Who Dies, Who Nuzzles Their Cousin 01/23/2025

Episode 202 - Who Lives, Who Dies, Who Nuzzles Their Cousin The world is on fire and we're all over the place this week as we answer the big questions. Who married their first cousin? Why did the Dave the Barbarian theme song go so hard? What are the best songs from Hamilton? Who needs a drink? All of these questions, very few answers, but lots of laughs ahead in this week's episode. /episode/index/show/popcapsulepod/id/34964120

Episode 201 - Chronically Political 01/16/2025

Episode 201 - Chronically Political This week is all about people to the rescue! We've got 2005's Coach Carter and Supernanny coming to save the day. We also talk about Schitt's Creek's debut (simply the best) and the 2015 Critic's Choice Awards. Plus strange commercials and a test to see what movies Kevin Costner has been in? We've got everything this week. /episode/index/show/popcapsulepod/id/34865740

Episode 200 - Business As Usual 01/09/2025

Episode 200 - Business As Usual We're back in a big way with episode 200! For our milestone episode, it is business as usual as we dive into 2005 & 2015. We talk about Let Me Love You by Mario and the debut of Zoey 101 before talking about Empire's debut and the 2015 Golden Globes. Join us as we break into two new years to start the new year! /episode/index/show/popcapsulepod/id/34767825

Episode 199 - End of Year Spectacular Volume 4 12/26/2024

Episode 199 - End of Year Spectacular Volume 4 It is our usual end of year top 10 lists! We break down the biggest and best of 2004 & 2014, from Adele Dazeem to Usher, Mean Girls to the Ice Bucket Challenge, 1989 to Facebook and a whole bunch in between. Join us as you ring in the Holidays and as we start a new year! /episode/index/show/popcapsulepod/id/34597025

Episode 198 - We're a Hummus House (Things We Missed 2004/2014) 12/19/2024

Episode 198 - We're a Hummus House (Things We Missed 2004/2014) It turns out SO MUCH HAPPENED IN 2004 & 2014! Martha Stewart went to jail, the 2004 Olympics happened in Athens, the Curse of the Bambino was lifted, Pharrell wore a dumb hat, Snapchat, Flappy Bird, How I Met Your Mother Ended - so much. We talk about it all in a wide-ranging and tangent-inducing episode. Join us as we continue to wrap up two great pop culture years! /episode/index/show/popcapsulepod/id/34526270

Episode 197 - Games Night 3.0 12/12/2024

Episode 197 - Games Night 3.0 We're back with another round of games! We've got two different Hallmark Christmas Movie games where we learn just how weird those movies get, plus games about 2014 club songs, the highest-grossing Christmas movies, the best paid actors of 2014, and some holiday would you rather. All that and more this week so tune in! /episode/index/show/popcapsulepod/id/34395000

Episode 196 - They're Back 12/05/2024

Episode 196 - They're Back We're in December and it is our last normal episode of the year! We've got special episodes coming your way the rest of December, so enjoy this 2004 & 2014 romp as we talk Project Runway, Taylor Swift, and Avicii. Plus Mallory impresses with her Project Runway knowledge and Evan puts himself on blast for terrible Instagram photos from 2014. It's a hoot! /episode/index/show/popcapsulepod/id/34283155

Episode 195 - What That Bear Do 11/28/2024

Episode 195 - What That Bear Do This week, Evan got to see Wicked and has so many thoughts to share (which are overwhelmingly positive!) We get to our usual content, talking this week about Kelly Clarkson, Ken Jennings, Paddington and the Penguins of Madagascar. Some good (Paddington, Kelly Clarkson's range) and some bad (those dang Penguins) so join us for all of it as we get close to the end of 2024. /episode/index/show/popcapsulepod/id/34189195

Episode 194 - The Men in Trenchcoats 11/21/2024

Episode 194 - The Men in Trenchcoats This week we've got a wide range for you! From annoying Spongebob kids to more Hunger Games, from Nintendogs to Christmas movies, we've got something for the whole family. Plus you get to learn what a Hot Frosty is (lucky you!) Join us for another packed episode talking about 2004 & 2014. /episode/index/show/popcapsulepod/id/34033814

Episode 193 - Exciting and Embarrassing 11/14/2024

Episode 193 - Exciting and Embarrassing We've got a jumbo-sized episode to celebrate our Canadian Podcast Awards nomination! We cover some great music between Gwen Stefani's Love Angel Music Baby and Bruno Mars' Uptown Funk. We also talk about World of Warcraft, the show House, and the time Kim Kardashian broke the internet. All of this and so much more in another fun episode! /episode/index/show/popcapsulepod/id/33924237

Episode 192 - People Don't Forget, Rita 11/07/2024

Episode 192 - People Don't Forget, Rita Two excellent movies and a country music award show await us this week! We're talking The Incredibles & Big Hero 6 (and a potential shared universe) and then the 2014 CMAs (and a lot about Tim Tebow). We also talk fall baking and the crumbling of American democracy. We've got LOTS to cover! /episode/index/show/popcapsulepod/id/33825542

Episode 191 - Rockist or Poptimist 10/31/2024

Episode 191 - Rockist or Poptimist This Halloween week we have a big musical episode! We've got My Boo by Usher & Alicia Keys, 1-2 Step by Ciara & Missy Elliott, and 1989 by Taylor Swift. Then we talk about the weird phenomenon that was Alex from Target and why we shouldn't take photos of kids in public because it's weird. Join us for a wide ranging chat this week! https://canpodawards.ca/ /episode/index/show/popcapsulepod/id/33698532

Episode 190 - The Horrors Persist 10/24/2024

Episode 190 - The Horrors Persist This week we get spooky with all types of horrors. The horror of The Grudge, the uneasiness of Polar Express's animation style, the death-by-embarassment that was Ashlee Simpson's Saturday Night Live performance, and more. Join us for a fun-filled week, and be sure to nominate us for the Canadian Podcast Awards! /episode/index/show/popcapsulepod/id/33578417

Episode 189 - John, Quincy, and Adam 10/17/2024

Episode 189 - John, Quincy, and Adam This week, we've got problematic and non-problematic movies—oh joy! We talk about Team America World Police (the movie Evan's seen more than any other), The Book of Life (Mexican Challengers?), and Jane the Virgin. All of this plus naming kids, Halloween candy choices, and more! /episode/index/show/popcapsulepod/id/33495152

Episode 188 - Pidgeon Kickin' Pukwudgie 10/10/2024

Episode 188 - Pidgeon Kickin' Pukwudgie This week we've got movies, music, and big city stories. We cover Raise Your Voice (not Hilary Duff's best), Halloweentown High, and Meghan Trainor's All About That Bass (and the power of a ukulele). Plus we talk about how bad White Russian drinks are and Evan kicks a pigeon! Join us for another great episode. /episode/index/show/popcapsulepod/id/33386327

Episode 187 - Check In On Your Soft Bois 10/03/2024

Episode 187 - Check In On Your Soft Bois This week we're all over the map as we dive into October! We've got a twin movie in Shark Tale, a look at 2004's high schoolers in Laguna Beach, the debut of the dynamic duo of Amy Poehler and Tina Fey, and an EDM bop in Runaway. All of this plus the U.S. VP debate, talk about spoopy season, and more! /episode/index/show/popcapsulepod/id/33292992

Episode 186 - Schrodinger's Murder 09/26/2024

Episode 186 - Schrodinger's Murder This week is all TV, all the time! We've got three incredible debuts to talk about (Lost, Veronica Mars, and How To Get Away With Murder) plus we talk about SNL's 40th season and the highly-anticipated Family Guy/Simpsons crossover. All of this plus how we're surviving September, so join us for a packed episode! /episode/index/show/popcapsulepod/id/33210612

Episode 185 - Wake Me Up When The Lockout Ends 09/19/2024

Episode 185 - Wake Me Up When The Lockout Ends This week we get locked out and into our angsty era! We've got talks on the NHL lockout that lost a whole season, Green Day's American Idiot album, the iPhone 6's release, and a million-dollar winner on Wheel of Fortune. All this plus talks about wedding anniversary gifts, what we've been watching and more! /episode/index/show/popcapsulepod/id/33118752

Episode 184 - Island of Mewawojiwa 09/12/2024

Episode 184 - Island of Mewawojiwa We are fully in the swing of September and we have lots to talk about this week! PWHL team names, Sims 2 having genital details, why Ned's Declassified Survival Guide was apparently too horny, and hanging out at FarmAid. It's a busy week and we manage to get to all this in just an hour. Join us for a great episode! /episode/index/show/popcapsulepod/id/33016122

Episode 183 - Week of Whimsy 09/05/2024

Episode 183 - Week of Whimsy It is back-to-school season and nostalgia class is in session! We're talking about the timeless classic Unwritten by Natasha Bedingfield, the beautiful Howl's Moving Castle, and Calvin Harris bops. We also talk about our own back-to-school memories as we dive into September. Join us for another fantastic episode. /episode/index/show/popcapsulepod/id/32902527

Episode 182 - All Hail Pope Whale 08/29/2024

Episode 182 - All Hail Pope Whale Oops, all 2014 episode! This week we have two topics from 2014 as we dive into the world of music with Maroon 5 (the tap water of bands) and the 2014 MTV VMAs. We also talk about 2004 not holding up it's end of the bargain (Anacondas 2: More Anacondas?!) and what we've been watching and listening to as we have our first non-Guestapalooza episode since June. /episode/index/show/popcapsulepod/id/32785007

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