Episodes
Sept. 11, 2018
Episode 117: Todd Fisher ”My Girls: A Lifetime with Carrie and Debbie”
This week producer Todd Fisher on his excellent memoir "My Girls". This is a very personal story of his life with two iconic women: his mother Debbie Reynolds and sister Carrie Fisher. On their Hollywood life, tumultuous rel…
Sept. 6, 2018
Episode 116: John David Washington & Sera Gamble
On the show this week, the star of Spike Lees powerful new movie BlacKkKlansman, John David Washingto and showrunner, executive producer of the the new Lifetime/Netflix series “You”, Sera Gamble. John David Washington stars …
Aug. 31, 2018
Episode 115: SPECIAL Your vote counts! + Greg Poehler
On this special episode of Pop Culture Confidential we have teamed up with Democrats Abroad to help spread the word to Americans overseas: your vote really counts in the very important 2018 US midterm elections! PLUS an excl…
Aug. 28, 2018
Episode 114: “Boy Erased” Garrard Conley
Episode 114: “Boy Erased” Garrard Conley by Pop Culture Confidential
Aug. 20, 2018
PCC Episode 113: "Weird Al" Yankovic
We are thrilled to be joined this week by an icon of American pop culture, the parody king and the coolest man with an accordion, ”Weird Al” Yankovic. He’s sold over 12 million albums, spoofed the biggest artists from Michae…
Aug. 13, 2018
Episode 112: Actor, comedian, author Jimmy O. Yang (Silicon Valley, Crazy Rich Asians)
Episode 112: Actor, comedian, author Jimmy O. Yang (Silicon Valley, Crazy Rich Asians) by Pop Culture Confidential
June 7, 2018
Episode 111: Zoe Perry of ‘Young Sheldon’ & the Season Highlights
Actress Zoe Perry of the hit CBS sitcom ‘Young Sheldon’ joins us this week to share what it means to be playing a younger version of a part that her mother Laurie Metcalf (Roseanne and Lady Bird) originated on the massive hi…
June 6, 2018
Episode 110: Fall TV Lineup & Comedy in the Trump Era
Eric Deggans, NPR’s TV critic, reports on the Fal…
June 6, 2018
Episode 109: Screenwriter Craig Mazin on writing, the Weinsteins & his new HBO series “Chernobyl"
Host Christina Jeurling Birro is joined by screenwriter and producer Craig Mazin whose credits include the wildly popular sequels for “The Hangover” and “Scary Movie”, the hit podcast ‘Scriptnotes’ with fellow screenwriter J…
June 6, 2018
Episode 108: Henry Winkler - Barry, Arrested Development & being The Fonz
TV icon Henry Winkler joins host Christina Jeurling Birro to speak about his newest hit show “Barry”, working on "Arrested Development", the influence of "Happy Days", living with dyslexia, jumping the shark, and much more.
June 6, 2018
Episode 107: Killing Eve & The Cosby Verdict
Luke Jennings, author of the novel “Codename Villanelle”, the basis for the hit series “Killing Eve”, plus reporter Annette John-Hall joins to give some perspective on the Bill Cosby case and trials.
June 6, 2018
Episode 106: Comedy writer Nell Scovell + The 2018 Summer Movie Preview
Veteran comedy writer Nell Scovell shares her exp…
June 6, 2018
Episode 105: Director Johan Renck - Bowie, Breaking Bad & the new series ‘Chernobyl’
Director Johan Renck shares his ever changing creative journey, from Stakka Bo to working with Madonna, David Bowie and Beyonce, directing feature films and TV such as ‘Breaking Bad’, ‘The Walking Dead’ and ‘The Last Panther…
June 6, 2018
Episode 104: Ane Crabtree & Bill Barretta
Award winning costume designer Ane Crabtree (Sopranos, Westworld) speaks about her powerful designs for The Handmaid’s Tale, that have also become an important symbol of protest worldwide. She also discusses her creations fo…
June 6, 2018
Episode 103: Michael Kenneth Williams & Joy Press
Actor Michael Kenneth Williams, of The Wire and The Night Of, takes a very personal journey with a new documentary, and Joy Press speaks about how women are revolutionizing television and her new book “Stealing the Show”.
June 6, 2018
Episode 102: Dr Adam Rutherford & Jonathan Abrams
On this week’s episode host Christina Jeurling Birro speaks with geneticist, and host of the BBC Radio show Inside Science, Dr. Adam Rutherford. He has been the science advisor on 'World War Z', 'Ex Machina', and 'Annihilati…
June 6, 2018
Episode 101: Gustaf Skarsgård
Host Christina Jeurling Birro is joined by actor Gustaf Skarsgård for an exclusive conversation about taking on Hollywood after his successes in Sweden, competition, rejection, advice from his father Stellan, stepping into t…
June 6, 2018
Episode 100: Ruth E. Carter on costuming 'Black Panther' & Liz Shannon Miller of IndieWire
This week host Christina Jeurling Birro is joined by legendary costume designer Ruth E. Carter, who designed the stunning costumes of the blockbuster hit ‘Black Panther’, then we get the lowdown on the Spring TV season with …
March 16, 2018
Episode 99: William Jackson Harper, star of The Good Place & Professor Kennan Ferguson
William Jackson Harper talks about his breakout role as Professor Chidi Anagonye on the brilliant hit comedy 'The Good Place', and a real Professor analyzes the philosophy of the show.
Feb. 22, 2018
Episode 97: Karamo Brown, Queer Eye
He's one of the stars of the "Queer Eye" reboot on Netflix, as part of the new Fab Five - Karamo Brown is making the audience laugh, cry and contemplate some very important topics. The original "Queer Eye for the Straight Gu…
Feb. 13, 2018
Episode 96: Doug Jones, The Shape of Water
This year's Oscar frontrunner, with 13 nominations including Best Director (Guillermo del Toro) and Best Picture, is The Shape of Water. This week's guest, Doug Jones, is an integral part of the film, playing a nameless amph…
Jan. 23, 2018
Episode 94: Oscar Nominations With Sasha Stone Awards Daily
Episode 94: Oscar nominations with Sasha Stone, A…