This week, Sam is joined by Vox's Alex Abad-Santos and Rebecca Jennings for the latest on the effort to ban TikTok in the U.S. (and, in the process, break one of The Cut's modern etiquette rules by describing TikToks). We also ask if they're into the new Barbie movie trailer, fading Taylor Swift merch, a Moana remake, and more.
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Oct 2023
We Will Never Recover From What Justin Did to Britney or: the End of 'Into It'
In our final game of "Into It/Not Into It," comedians Naomi Ekperigin and Andy Beckerman, hosts of the Couples Therapy podcast, put their marriage on the line... for the sake of culture. Sam asks if they're into Michelle Williams' narration of the Britney Spears memoir The Woman ... Show More
36m 10s
Oct 2023
What Britney Reveals, and What George Clooney Wants Resolved
Britney Spears’ memoir comes out next week, but details are already emerging. From snake-handling to Justin Timberlake (redundant?), Sam is processing it all with Into It’s BFF, comic and writer Jay Jurden. Speaking of problems, the actors still have one: their strike keeps going ... Show More
29m 1s
Mar 2022
Brat TV and TikTok Takeover - Culture Binge Episode #73
Michael, Reilly, and Geoffrey get into the success of TikTok creators-turned-actors, and then ponder whether or not income differences will affect your friendships. Check out our MERCH ► https://www.wisecrack.store/ Send us topics to binge! Leave us a voicemail: +1 (213) 534-88 ... Show More
1h 3m
Apr 2023
Should America Ban TikTok?
This week we’re bringing you the TikTok debate we wish we had from Congress. Featuring perspectives from V Spehar, host of TikTok’s Under the Desk News; Senator Mark Warner, lead sponsor of the RESTRICT Act; and Graham Webster, Chinese technology expert. Over three interviews, Jo ... Show More
1h 27m
Jul 2023
All Things Barbie, The Golden Bachelor, and Threads
The Home Edit’s Kenna joins Clea and Joanna to fill them in on the most important pop culture news. They talk about the Barbie movie, the new Golden Bachelor and how they feel about Threads. They also take DMs about helping a kid who is super into organizing maintain her systems ... Show More
25m 25s
Jul 2023
“Red, White and Barbie” w. Hari Nef and Alex Edelman
Ira and Louis speak to Hari Nef about the upcoming Barbie movie, the response to The Idol, and interviewing John Waters. Then, they speak to Alex Edelman about his new Broadway show Just For Us and the musicians who inspire them.Subscribe to Keep It on YouTube to catch full episo ... Show More
1h 18m
May 2023
Trendy From The Block 5/18: TikTok, Galactic Starcruiser, Andy Warhol, Ron DeSantis, Dodgers, Jennifer Lopez
In this edition of Trendy From The Block, Miles and super producer Becca discuss TikTok getting "banned" in Montana, Disney closing the Galactic Starcruiser experience, the Supreme Court ruling against the Warhol Foundation, Ron DeSantis' latest glut of anti-trans bills, the Dodg ... Show More
21m 15s
Jul 2023
Now I Become Trends, Barbie of Worlds 7/19: Boppenheimer, Jason Aldean, Netflix, Swedish Fish, Lazy Girl Jobs
In this edition of Now I Become Trends, Barbie of Worlds, Jack and Miles discuss the early reviews for Boppenheimer, Charlie Kirk making wild false equivalences about Affirmative Action, country singer Jason Aldean’s new music video getting pulled from CMT due to pro-lynching ref ... Show More
16m 49s
Feb 2022
Euphoria, Jack Harlow, Blind Items and a Celeb Apology w/ Becca Moore
Joining the Deux U classroom this week is Tik Tok creator and irreverent influencer, Becca Moore; Deux and Becca dish it all in this episode and leave no stone unturned.This week's topics include: Barbie Ferreira’s alleged beef with Sam Levinson Is Jack Harlow dating this A list ... Show More
1h 1m
Jan 2024
“Barbie Reloaded: The Re-Up” w. Sasha Velour
<p>Ira and Louis dive into the ongoing Nicki Minaj and Megan thee Stallion feud, the uproar after Barbie’s perceived Oscar snub, Justin Timberlake’s new single, Taylor Swift at the Super Bowl, and what the hell the movie Argylle is. Sasha Velour joins to discuss her new tour, Rea ... Show More
1h 32m