Pop and Circumstance

Timmy T is Secretly 'Esdeekid' and Here Comes the Met

We Pop off this Monday by gearing up for Stranger Things (Netflix), talk Meghan Markle's strange requirement to have her title announced at every room she enters. We also analyze how Timothée Chalamet could very well be the UK rapper Esdeekid. And the 2026 Met Gala theme has been announced, 'Costume Art' which is the first exhibition in the Costume Institute’s new permanent galleries at The Met.
⏱️Timestamps⏱️
00:00 Intro
02:45 Stranger Things S5
3:40 The Duchess Has Arrived
8:40 Cambridge Dictionary Word of the year "Parasocial"
11:40 Timothée Chalamet Is In Fact Esdeekid
14:00 Met Gala 2026
19:25 Claire Danes in “The Beast In Me” and Kim in “All’s Fair”
Links
The Met Gala 2026 Theme: https://www.vogue.com/article/costume-art-is-the-first-exhibition-in-the-costume-institutes-new-permanent-galleries-at-the-met
Timmy T is Esdeekid: https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-features/timothee-chalamet-uk-rapper-esdeekid-explained-1235468243/
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.
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Navigating Unwanted Family Conversations During the Holidays

For this Circumstance topic we dive into those awkward family convo's - or rather, how to AVOID such topics during the Holidays. We give you tips and tricks on how to keep the peace this Holiday Season, and managing family conflict with grace. Pass the Turkey, not the tension ya'll!
⏱️Timestamps⏱️
00:00 Intro
02:15 Reason’s Why These Awkward Convo’s Arise
5:15 Set Intentions, Not Expectations
8:00 Boundary Setting
21:00 Change the Subject, Ignore, Validate/Don't Agree
22:50 Peace with Yourself Means Peace With Other's Opinions
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.
 
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Ariana Attacked, Billionaire Birthday, Taylor Touchdown, and Magnificent Malfoy

 
This Monday on Pop & Circumstance, it’s Elizabeth’s day to Pop Off and she is covering the Wicked Premiere in Singapore, Kris Jenner’s Birthday party and Billie Eilish’s latest crusade (we’re here for it). Then this deja vu duo is chatting about Taylor Swift’s latest holiday release and finally, Tom Felton’s on stage debut in the Cursed Child on Broadway. 
 
01:10 Fan jumps barricade at Wicked Premiere in Singapore - Cynthia Erivo was ON IT protecting Ariana Grande; fan culture around going after celebrities is out of control
09:12 Kris Jenner’s Birthday Party - what in the world did Bill Gates buy Kris Jenner?
https://www.instagram.com/p/DRBtwoHkZGN/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=MXNpdHAweWcwazNtMA==
 
18:54 Meghan and Harry at Kris Jenner’s Birthday Party
32:41 Cops called on Jeff Bezos
39:20 Billie Eilish goes after Billionaires IRL
42:40 Taylor Swift New Documentary Trailer Dropped
49:55 Tom Felton reprises his role as Draco Malfoy on Broadway in The Cursed Child
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. 
 
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Is It Self-Care or Just Comfort? How to Spot the Difference

It's Thursday and in this segment of 'Shift Happens' Elizabeth covers self-care. The misconceptions, the cultural relevancy, and the difference between instant gratification and comfort versus the long term investment that is self-care.
⏱️Timestamps⏱️
00:00 Intro
1:38 Shift Happens Intro
5:30 Self-Care
9:00 Comfort Vs Self Care
11:15 Self-Care and Comfort Are Not Synonymous
29:50 Self-Care Does Not Always Mean Instant Gratification
 
Links
Psychology Today's Self-Care vs. Comfort : https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/rebuild-your-life/202410/is-it-self-care-or-just-comfort-how-to-tell-the-difference
 
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. 
 
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Miss Otis Regrets painting by Kris Lamorena https://www.krislamorena.com
 

A Week Full of Drama: All's Fair with Kim K, Lily Allen & David Harbour, Royal Turmoil

On today’s episode of Pop and Circumstance, it is the first day of our new format! That means Monday is all about Pop Culture - where we give you everything you need to know to stay current on what’s happening in the culture. 
In this episode Hart and Elizabeth are chatting about the new Hulu show “All’s Fair”, the new Ryan Murphy show starring Kim Kardashian. Then we’re talking about the new influencer to celebrity pipeline and what it means for the culture - how does anyone ‘make it’ anymore? The game has totally changed. 
We cover other topics hitting the headlines of late - like Prince Andrew being stripped of his titles, Wicked related drama, and Lily Allen’s album drop. This is not an episode to miss! 
 
00:30 All’s Fair with Kim Kardashian, Niecy Nash, Glenn Close, and Sarah Paulson
12:37 Jake Shane new show in the works; the influencer to celebrity pipeline 
19:28 Prince Andrew stripped of Royal Titles
32:32 Ariana Grande new relationship
33:53 Lily Allen new album drops, complete David Harbour Roast
 
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. 
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The Politics of Celebrity Silence and Overcoming the Fear of Failure

Elizabeth analyzes Jennifer Lawrence's recent interview regarding her choice to withhold political commentary and opinions and how more and more celebrities are choosing to not let their stances be known, and and update on the Justin Baldoni lawsuit. Hart talks about the sting of failure and how adopting a growth mindset could be your key to overcoming fear of failure and achieving your goals.
⏱️Timestamps⏱️
00:00 Intro
03:49 Jennifer Lawrence Interview
19:00 Justin Baldoni’s Lawsuit is Out
25:20 Reframing Failure for Your Benefit
26:40 Negativity Bias and How It May Influence Your Perception
27:40 Fixed Mindset Vs. Growth Mindset
44:00 Your Capacity for Learning is Infinite
LINKS
Jennifer Lawrence View On Not Making Political Commentary: https://deadline.com/2025/11/jennifer-lawrence-political-opinions-donald-trump-1236604712/
Fixed Mindset Vs. Growth Mindset: https://online.hbs.edu/blog/post/growth-mindset-vs-fixed-mindset
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.
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Halloween Special: Spooky Nostalgia and the History of Halloween

It's our Halloween special ya'll! Hart goes through the Mount Rushmore of Halloween candy, the most nostalgic Halloween films and come history behind them, then covers the 2025 Vogue World: Hollywood runway and all of the costume designers. Elizabeth gives us the history of Halloween and some fun facts about the holiday.
⏱️Timestamps⏱️
00:00 Intro
01:45 Mount Rushmore of Halloween Candy
04:50 Most Nostalgic Halloween Movies
15:00 Brand Halloween Activations
16:15 2025 Vogue World: Hollywood
23:40 Origination of Halloween
29:20 Were Razor Blades in Candy Real??
36:20 Fun Halloween Facts
LINKS
2025 Vogue World Hollywood: https://www.vogue.com/tag/event/vogue-world
Origins of Halloween: https://blogs.loc.gov/headlinesandheroes/2021/10/the-origins-of-halloween-traditions/
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.
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K.Bell Controversy, IG Revamp, and Introverts, Extroverts, Ambiverts OH MY

On this episode of Pop & Circumstance, Elizabeth catches you up on the latest pop culture news including the Kristen Bell controversy that riled up the internet, the 2026 Songwriters Hall of Fame nominees including Taylor Swift being inducted in her first year of eligibility, new customizable app icons for IG, and a new series called “Famous Last Words”. Then, Hart delivers some shift with a conversation on personality types - specifically introverts, extraverts, ambiverts, and omniverts/otroverts. How can each personality type thrive in relationships and in the workplace? Tune in for a fun and informative conversation.
 
00:20 Kristen Bell avoids Instagram post controversy on Kimmel
9:16 Songwriters Hall of Fame nominations announced - Taylor Swift Nominated on her first eligible year
13:36 IG introduces customizable app icons for teen accounts
19:39 New series “Famous Last Words” episode drop for Jane Goodall
 
22:49 Shift Happens: 4 Personality Archetypes
25:32 Carl Jung Definitions of Introvert & Extrovert
30:12 Introvert Deep Dive
39:17 Extrovert Deep Dive
41:34 Ambivert Deep Dive
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:
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Miss Otis Regrets painting by Kris Lamorena https://www.krislamorena.com

The Academy Museum Gala and Job Interview Hacks

Hart covers the 2025 Academy Museum Gala's best and worst dressed. Elizabeth draws from her 15 years experience in HR leadership and shares invaluable tips that are guaranteed to help you land your next job. We talk resumes, cover letters, how to use the STAR Method to ace your interviews, and some do's and don'ts during job interviews.
⏱️Timestamps⏱️
00:00 Intro
00:28 2025 Academy Museum Gala Best and Worst Dressed
06:47 Lionsgate Employs TikTok Fan Accounts
13:37 Applying and Interviewing for Jobs
16:10 Application Tips: Always Tailor Your Resume
18:49 What to Include in Your Cover Letter
25:34 How to Ace Your Interview
27:18 The STAR Method: SITUATION, TASK, ACTION, RESULT
38:53 Common Traps to Avoid in Interviews
45:50 Commonly Asked Questions Regarding Resumes, Pay, Vacation Requests
50:40: How to Empower Yourself to Ask for the Pay You Deserve
58:22 What Do Employers See in Background Checks
 
Links
Academy Museum Gala 2025 Red Carpet: https://variety.com/gallery/academy-gala-2025-red-carpet-arrivals/
Using the STAR Method to Nail Your Next Interview: https://capd.mit.edu/resources/the-star-method-for-behavioral-interviews/
 
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 without the rage bait. 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  
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Miss Otis Regrets painting by Kris Lamorena https://www.krislamorena.com

Kevin Federline's Memoir, Kryptos has been Solved, and Halloween Nostalgia

On Today’s episode of Pop and Circumstance, Elizabeth Pops Off with some info from Kevin Federline’s upcoming memoir release, shares the news of two more celebrity deaths, and talks about the intriguing story of Kryptos and the K4 passage solution. Then, Hart delivers some Shift Happens about Halloween Nostalgia, traditions, and what it means when we like horror and feeling scared. Today, Hart and Elizabeth threw in a little extra ‘chit chat’ at the end - let us know if you like hearing more from us!!
 
00:25 Kevin Federline Memoir
11:38 Celebrity Deaths Update
13:18 Kryptos  
31:07: Shift Happens: Halloween Nostalgia 
44:54: The Psychology of Dressing Up
01:00:08: Tell us your Halloween Traditions!
01:00:42: Chit Chat with Hart & Elizabeth 
 
 
Pop Off Links:
Kevin Federline Memoir: https://www.amazon.com/You-Thought-Knew-Kevin-Federline/dp/B0FLH62D15
 
Britney vs. Spears: https://www.netflix.com/title/81177110
 
Ace Frehley Obituary: https://www.nytimes.com/2025/10/16/arts/music/ace-frehley-dead.html
 
D’Angelo Obituary https://www.npr.org/2025/10/14/nx-s1-5574071/dangelo-dead-at-51-obituary
 
Kryptos online community: https://kryptos.groups.io/g/main
Kryptos NYT Article: https://www.nytimes.com/2025/10/16/science/kryptos-cia-solution-sanborn-auction.html
 
 
Shift Happens Links:
A Narrative Inquiry into Self-Discovery, Social, And Emotional Development among Young Adults through Cosplay: https://www.ivysci.com/en/articles/8857070__A_Narrative_Inquiry_into_SelfDiscovery_Social_And_Emotional_Development_among_Young_Adults_through_C?utm_source=chatgpt.com
 
Playing with Fear: A Field Study in Recreational Horror https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/0956797620972116
 
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:
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Miss Otis Regrets painting by Kris Lamorena https://www.krislamorena.com