Pop and Circumstance
Your new Monday/Thursday thing. Part catch-up, part check-in. Pop and Circumstance gives you a quick hit of what’s happening in the culture — and a quick lift for your life. Two hosts. Two segments. One very good decision.
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Thursday Jan 22, 2026
Thursday Jan 22, 2026
For this Circumstance topic Elizabeth leads us through our 2025 goals, failures, and accomplishments. The good, the bad, and the ugly, with a little encourage to keep trucking through the new year.
Pop and Circumstance is your go-to podcast to stay in the loop on what’s happening in pop culture, and get a digestible amount of personal growth to help you deal with all of life’s circumstances. Hosted by Elizabeth Martin, a business owner (Southern Supply) and former HR lady, and Hart Morse, an actor (Will Trent, FBI) and writer, these two bring diverse and hilarious experiences, perspectives, and expertise in a relatable, fun to listen to format every Monday and Thursday.
Check us out on: YouTube: / @popandcircpod
Instagram: / popandcircumstancepod
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@popandcircpod...
Our Popsicles are from https://braheartcompany.com/
Miss Otis Regrets painting by Kris Lamorena https://www.krislamorena.com
Monday Jan 19, 2026
Monday Jan 19, 2026
This Monday on the pod Hart and Elizabeth are recapping noteworthy moments from the Golden Globes, dives into Bridgerton Season 4 which drops on January 29 on Netflix, and chats about Amazon content. Join us on Pop & Circumstance to get your Monday dose of pop culture updates to help you stay in the loop!
1:30 Golden Globe Winner Recap
8:19 Thoughts on best podcast Golden Globe winner & nominees
18:19 Adolescence continues awards sweep
28:47 Bridgerton Season 4
34:26 Sophie Turner is the new Lara Croft
39:20 Amazon ads + slide downhill rant
Pop and Circumstance is your go-to podcast to stay in the loop on what’s happening in pop culture, and get a digestible amount of personal growth to help you deal with all of life’s circumstances. Hosted by Elizabeth Martin, a business owner (Southern Supply) and former HR lady, and Hart Morse, an actor (Will Trent, FBI) and writer, these two bring diverse and hilarious experiences, perspectives, and expertise in a relatable, fun to listen to format every Monday and Thursday.
Check us out on:
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@PopandCircPod
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/popandcircumstancepod/
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@popandcircpod?lang=en
Our Popsicles are from https://braheartcompany.com/
Miss Otis Regrets painting by Kris Lamorena https://www.krislamorena.com
Thursday Jan 15, 2026
Thursday Jan 15, 2026
This circumstance topic covers labels. The labels we place on ourselves, the labels others place on us and who has the power to determine what influence the labels have over us.
26:45 Not Using Labels as Crutches
33:00 Downside of Self Labeling
36:05 Thought provoking questions about self identity
Pop and Circumstance is your go-to podcast to stay in the loop on what’s happening in pop culture, and get a digestible amount of personal growth to help you deal with all of life’s circumstances. Hosted by Elizabeth Martin, a business owner (Southern Supply) and former HR lady, and Hart Morse, an actor (Will Trent, FBI) and writer, these two bring diverse and hilarious experiences, perspectives, and expertise in a relatable, fun to listen to format every Monday and Thursday.
Check us out on: YouTube: / @popandcircpod
Instagram: / popandcircumstancepod
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@popandcircpod...
Our Popsicles are from https://braheartcompany.com/
Miss Otis Regrets painting by Kris Lamorena https://www.krislamorena.com
Monday Jan 12, 2026
Monday Jan 12, 2026
Tea is being served and it's piping hot. We talk Ashley Tisdale(French) recent run in with the "toxic mom group" she used to be a part of. Are you team Ashley or Team Hilary (Duff), you decide. We also give you the history of the Hollywood Award season, from the Golden Globes, to the SAG Awards (now The Actors Awards), and the Academy Awards (Oscars).
00:00 Intro
01:40 Ashley Tisdale Hollywood Mom Drama
30:25: History of Hollywood Award Season
58:55 NFL Flu Outbreak
59:55 Spencer Pratt Running for Mayor of LA
Pop and Circumstance is your go-to podcast to stay in the loop on what’s happening in pop culture, and get a digestible amount of personal growth to help you deal with all of life’s circumstances. Hosted by Elizabeth Martin, a business owner (Southern Supply) and former HR lady, and Hart Morse, an actor (Will Trent, FBI) and writer, these two bring diverse and hilarious experiences, perspectives, and expertise in a relatable, fun to listen to format every Monday and Thursday.
Check us out on: YouTube: / @popandcircpod
Instagram: / popandcircumstancepod
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@popandcircpod...
Our Popsicles are from https://braheartcompany.com/
Miss Otis Regrets painting by Kris Lamorena https://www.krislamorena.com
Thursday Jan 08, 2026
Thursday Jan 08, 2026
New year, new paper planner! Elizabeth breaks down some of her picks for favorite paper planning tools and goes over pros and cons of each on this week’s Circumstance - because we’re all just trying to keep it together and who has time to order planner after planner trying to find the right tool that works for you? Well, apparently Elizabeth because she went on a binge. Her overspending is your gold mine of information.
Planners reviewed:
Best Overall: Laurel Denise Portrait Month + Week Planner - Sunday start https://laureldenise.com/products/2026-the-scout-planner-mr-darcys-study
Best Productivity Tool: Ink + Volt Dashboard https://inkandvolt.com/products/ink-volt-dashboard-spiral-deskpad
Mantra Journal for Mindset Remapping https://inkandvolt.com/products/ink-volt-mantra-journal?_pos=1&_sid=3eb006bc5&_ss=r?variant=39575194861623
Start Up Journal for new business ventures https://www.leuchtturm1917.us/start-up-journal-stone-blue.html?gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=17544426952&gbraid=0AAAAADl6oDSl5Vu03ez8PfN2I7kJlVHzv&gclid=Cj0KCQiApfjKBhC0ARIsAMiR_IsIfvGz0kvGNE9ta_42coPkdGxuQsjxZkQpr5P8LvOAFHblyCZkU6EaAosbEALw_wcB
Daily Reflection Journal https://inkandvolt.com/products/ink-volt-daily-reflection-journal?_pos=1&_sid=2b6198832&_ss=r?variant=40158307123255
Big A$$ Planner (Big Class Calendar appears to not currently be available): https://thebigasscalendar.com/products/planner-backorder-gift
Pop and Circumstance is your go-to podcast to stay in the loop on what’s happening in pop culture, and get a digestible amount of personal growth to help you deal with all of life’s circumstances. Hosted by Elizabeth Martin, a business owner (Southern Supply) and former HR lady, and Hart Morse, an actor (Will Trent, FBI) and writer, these two bring diverse and hilarious experiences, perspectives, and expertise in a relatable, fun to listen to format every Monday and Thursday.
Check us out on:
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@PopandCircPod
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/popandcircumstancepod/
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@popandcircpod?lang=en
Our Popsicles are from https://braheartcompany.com/
Miss Otis Regrets painting by Kris Lamorena https://www.krislamorena.com
Monday Jan 05, 2026
Monday Jan 05, 2026
We pop off with the Stranger Things series Finale! What we liked, what we didn’t like like, and tons of *Spoilers*. Then a Haim Sister gets married and the Palm Springs Film Festival foreshadows this years Oscar contenders.
00:00 Intro
00:55 Stranger Things Series Finale
43:15 Haim Sister Wedding
51:30 Palm Springs Film Festival
Pop and Circumstance is your go-to podcast to stay in the loop on what’s happening in pop culture, and get a digestible amount of personal growth to help you deal with all of life’s circumstances. Hosted by Elizabeth Martin, a business owner (Southern Supply) and former HR lady, and Hart Morse, an actor (Will Trent, FBI) and writer, these two bring diverse and hilarious experiences, perspectives, and expertise in a relatable, fun to listen to format every Monday and Thursday.
Check us out on:
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@PopandCircPod
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/popandcircumstancepod/
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@popandcircpod?lang=en
Our Popsicles are from https://braheartcompany.com/
Miss Otis Regrets painting by Kris Lamorena https://www.krislamorena.com
Thursday Jan 01, 2026
Thursday Jan 01, 2026
2026 is here - how are you starting off the new year? Not sure yet? Even better…we’ve got some ideas. Hart is delivering this week’s circumstance with some research-backed ideas on kicking off the new year in a way that works for you…but still helps you keep moving forward. Chime in…how do you start off the new year?
Pop and Circumstance is your go-to podcast to stay in the loop on what’s happening in pop culture, and get a digestible amount of personal growth to help you deal with all of life’s circumstances. Hosted by Elizabeth Martin, a business owner (Southern Supply) and former HR lady, and Hart Morse, an actor (Will Trent, FBI) and writer, these two bring diverse and hilarious experiences, perspectives, and expertise in a relatable, fun to listen to format every Monday and Thursday.
Check us out on:
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@PopandCircPod
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/popandcircumstancepod/
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@popandcircpod?lang=en
Our Popsicles are from https://braheartcompany.com/
Miss Otis Regrets painting by Kris Lamorena https://www.krislamorena.com
Monday Dec 29, 2025
Monday Dec 29, 2025
We pop off with our thoughts on the final episodes of Taylor's 'End of an Era' Docuseries and then gives tons of spoilers, thoughts, predictions for the 'Stranger Things' Volume 2 (Episodes 5-7) drop along with our reactions to Will Byers crying about being gay.
00:00 Intro
00:50 Final 2 Episodes of The End of an Era
24:20 Stranger Things Volume 2 (Episodes 5-7) *SPOILERS*
30:45 Reactions to Will coming out
45:50 Finale Predictions
48:30 Ethan Slater May Still Be with Ariana Grande
Pop and Circumstance is your go-to podcast to stay in the loop on what’s happening in pop culture, and get a digestible amount of personal growth to help you deal with all of life’s circumstances. Hosted by Elizabeth Martin, a business owner (Southern Supply) and former HR lady, and Hart Morse, an actor (Will Trent, FBI) and writer, these two bring diverse and hilarious experiences, perspectives, and expertise in a relatable, fun to listen to format every Monday and Thursday.
Check us out on:
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@PopandCircPod
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/popandcircumstancepod/
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@popandcircpod?lang=en
Our Popsicles are from https://braheartcompany.com/
Miss Otis Regrets painting by Kris Lamorena https://www.krislamorena.com
Thursday Dec 25, 2025
Thursday Dec 25, 2025
Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays! It’s Christmas and also a Circumstance day here at Pop & Circumstance, so Elizabeth is giving you a lift by helping you focus on the small moments - because it’s the moments that make the magic, no matter your situation. Tune in for this short and sweet Christmas episode for some laughs, some feels, and some encouragement to get you through Christmas Day 2025.
Pop and Circumstance is your go-to podcast to stay in the loop on what’s happening in pop culture, and get a digestible amount of personal growth to help you deal with all of life’s circumstances. Hosted by Elizabeth Martin, a business owner (Southern Supply) and former HR lady, and Hart Morse, an actor (Will Trent, FBI) and writer, these two bring diverse and hilarious experiences, perspectives, and expertise in a relatable, fun to listen to format every Monday and Thursday.
Check us out on:
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@PopandCircPod
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/popandcircumstancepod/
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@popandcircpod?lang=en
Our Popsicles are from https://braheartcompany.com/
Miss Otis Regrets painting by Kris Lamorena https://www.krislamorena.com
Monday Dec 22, 2025
Monday Dec 22, 2025
On this pop off we talk about Nicki Minaj awkward comment to Erika Kirk at Turning Point USA and that GAWD awful (and unflattering) Vanity Fair photoshoot, Nick Reiner’s involvement with his father (Rob Reiner)’s death, and the End of an Era Episode 3 and 4 recap!
00:00 Intro
02:27 Nicki Minaj at Turning Point USA and Vanity Fair Shoot
10:27 Rob Reiner Murder
21:45 The End of an Era Episode 3: Kismet
32:00 The End of an Era Episode 4: TYFTLB
Pop and Circumstance is your go-to podcast to stay in the loop on what’s happening in pop culture, and get a digestible amount of personal growth to help you deal with all of life’s circumstances. Hosted by Elizabeth Martin, a business owner (Southern Supply) and former HR lady, and Hart Morse, an actor (Will Trent, FBI) and writer, these two bring diverse and hilarious experiences, perspectives, and expertise in a relatable, fun to listen to format every Monday and Thursday.
Check us out on:
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@PopandCircPod
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/popandcircumstancepod/
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@popandcircpod?lang=en
Our Popsicles are from https://braheartcompany.com/
Miss Otis Regrets painting by Kris Lamorena https://www.krislamorena.com