Pop Culture Confidential
Conversations at the intersection of movies, television, and pop culture.
Hosted by Christina Jeurling Birro, this podcast delivers candid interviews with filmmakers, actors, creators, and cultural tastemakers, plus festival and awards-season coverage, reviews, and in-depth explorations of the stories shaping what we watch and why it matters.
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June 24, 2026
529: Emmys 2026! Nomination Predictions ft. Guest Eoin Daly
TV time! Emmy nominations drop on July 8th. Christina and guest Eoin Daly make their boldest nom predictions. From The Pitt to Hacks, Widows Bay, Pluribus, and a lot of surprises. Who's getting in? Who's getting snubbed? The ...
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June 13, 2026
Episode 528: Unpacking and Reviewing Spielberg's Disclosure Day. Guest: Ryan McQuade
It's Disclosure Day! Christina is joined by Ryan McQuade of AwardsWatch to discuss and review Steven Spielberg's latest film. They dig into how it fits into the director's filmography as well as his biography, exploring where...
June 12, 2026
527: Entering the 'Backrooms' with Guests Production Designer Danny Vermette and VFX Supervisor Edward J. Douglas
Backrooms is the record-breaking horror phenomenon of the summer. Christina sat down with brilliant production designer Danny Vermette and VFX supervisor Edward J. Douglas to talk about their work on the film and their collab...
June 7, 2026
526: Brittany Allen on Her Powerful Performance as Roxie on 'The Pitt'
Actor Brittany Allen ( The Boys , Dexter: Original Sin, Jigsaw ) joins the show to discuss her Emmy-buzzed performance as Roxie Hamler, a terminal cancer patient on HBO’s The Pitt . We dive into the research behind her role, ...
June 4, 2026
525: Backrooms, Obsession & The YouTube Creators Filling Cinemas! (Guest: Ryan McQuade)
Ryan McQuade of AwardsWatch.com joins Christina to discuss the mega-hits Obsession (directed by 26-year-old Curry Barker) and Backrooms (by 20-year-old Kane Parsons), the rise of YouTube content creators in cinema and more! P...
May 25, 2026
524: Dispatch 10: Final Cannes Report & The Award Winners! Guest, Ryan McQuade
524: Dispatch 10: Final Cannes Report! Guest Ryan McQuade, AwardsWatch.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Jan. 20, 2026
Christina’s 2026 Oscar Nomination Predictions!
Christina’s 2026 Oscar Nomination PredictionsWith Oscar nominations landing Thursday, here are my final predictions!
Best Picture:
One Battle After Another
Sinners
Hamnet
Marty Supreme
Sentimental Value
The …
Best Picture:
One Battle After Another
Sinners
Hamnet
Marty Supreme
Sentimental Value
The …