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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Episodes
Tuesday Oct 07, 2025
Tuesday Oct 07, 2025
We give our [American] thoughts on BBC's The Great British Bake Off, talk Don't Look Up (Netflix), and The Truth About Jussie Smollett (Netflix).
#netflix #netflixseries #gbbo #streamteam #popandcircumstance
⏱️Timestamps⏱️
00:00 Intro
1:00 The Great British Bake
7:15 Stranger Things (Netflix) rewatch
8:50 Don't Look Up (Netflix)
12:15 The Truth About Jussie Smollett (Netflix)
Monday Oct 06, 2025
Monday Oct 06, 2025
We cover Nicole Kidman’s and Keith Urban’s trouble in paradise, the canceled TV shows of 2025, and what a legal Will is, how it protects you and your loved ones, and the dangers of dying without a Will.
00:00 Pop Off Intro
2:25 Nicole Kidman and Keith urban divorce
7:25 TV Show Cancelations
19:30 What a Will is and how it protects you
22:15 Wills, Living Wills, Trusts, POA’s
26:00 Dying without a Will
41:55 Online Will services
Nicole and Keith split after 19 years: https://people.com/nicole-kidman-and-keith-urban-separate-after-19-years-of-marriage-11821003
Canceled TV shows of 2025: https://www.tvinsider.com/1168832/canceled-tv-shows-2025/
The difference between dying with a Will vs. dying without a Will:
https://vallonelawfirm.com/the-difference-between-dying-with-a-will-and-dying-without-one/
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
Saturday Oct 04, 2025
Saturday Oct 04, 2025
Take a look behind the curtain - Hart and Elizabeth are spilling the tea on the easter eggs in The Fate of Ophelia Music Video, dishing on their album thoughts, and breaking down each song on whether or not the predictions were correct. Plus we're break down the Charli XCX/Taylor Swift drama, the Blake Lively of it all, and Travis'...you know. Join us for this fun Saturday Special edition of Pop and Circumstance!!
Thursday Oct 02, 2025
Thursday Oct 02, 2025
Starbucks is now serving Protein Coffee (00:22), Europe takes the Ryder Cup (3:30), Selena and Benny tie the knot (5:15), Bad Bunny scores a touchdown (10:20), and Camila Cabello surprises a bride with a father daughter dance (14:15), and Wuthering Heights makes us clutch our pearls (16:45). We also talk mom guilt (27:00) and using values to guide your conviction.
LINKS
Benny Blanco Nail Art: https://thetab.com/2024/12/19/from-tassels-to-pickles-the-eclectic-toenail-art-of-benny-blanco-has-actually-traumatised-me
Wuthering Heights Trailer: https://deadline.com/2025/09/wuthering-heights-trailer-margot-robbie-jacob-elordi-1236505904/
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 Sep 29, 2025
Monday Sep 29, 2025
It’s release week for The Life of a Showgirl!! Elizabeth is walking us through some prep to better understand some possibly symbolism and themes Taylor will draw from for her songs on The Life of a Showgirl. This is conversation you do NOT want to miss! Then, Hart gives us the down low on why we get puffy faces in the morning and what we can do to prevent and fix our puffy face woes.
00:24 Saturday Special of Pop & Circ this week
1:44 Emma Watson on Jay Shetty’s Podcast
06:38 Life of a Showgirl Prep
07:12 Taylor confirmed appearance on Fallon
07:35 Breaking down symbolism in Showgirl tracks
09:05 The Fate of Ophelia
19:26 Elizabeth Taylor
23:23 Opalite
30:13 Eldest Daughter
31:14 Ruin the Friendship
32:08 Wi$h Li$t
32:37 Wood
42:41 Shift Happens: Puffy Face
44:15 Why do we get a Puffy Face?
58:42 How to fix a Puffy Face
Opalite Image by Albion Fire and Ice - https://albionfireandice.co.uk/10-20mm-tumble-polished-opalite/, CC BY-SA 4.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=52057330
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
Friday Sep 26, 2025
Friday Sep 26, 2025
Hart takes back his love for Clio Greek Yogurt bars and Elizabeth oozes Fall Spirit....bring on the PSL's, caramel apples, and Practical Magic.
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 Sep 25, 2025
Thursday Sep 25, 2025
Hart talks Cardi B’s sophmore album “Am I the Drama?”, Priscilla Presley spills the tea in her memoir “Softly, As I Leave You: Life After Elvis”, the D4vd scandal involving Celeste Rivas Hernandez. And Elizabeth teaches us how to conquer the Algorithm, before it conquers us.
⏱️Timestamps⏱️
00:00 Intro
00:45 Cardi B’s ’Am I the Drama’
05:20 Pricilla Presly’s ”Softly, As I Leave You: Life After Elvis”
11:05 D4vd and Celeste Hernandez
27:50 Master the Algorithm before it masters you
46:50 Can you reset the algorithm?
47:50 Training the Algorithm with Strategic Disengagement
48:50 Training the Algorithm - Be intentional your first 10-15 min on socials
49:45 How to use the “not interested” feature
LINKS
Softly, As I Leave You: https://www.amazon.com/Softly-As-Leave-You-After/dp/0306836483
D4vd and Celeste Hernandez Mystery: https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2025-09-24/celeste-d4vd-body-released-mystery
Algorithm and Dopamine Hits: https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC11804976/
https://www.theguardian.com/global/2021/aug/22/how-digital-media-turned-us-all-into-dopamine-addicts-and-what-we-can-do-to-break-the-cycle
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 Sep 22, 2025
Monday Sep 22, 2025
On today’s episode of Pop and Circumstance, Elizabeth gets you in the loop with all the highs and lows of the 2025 Emmy Awards (00:24), from awards to fashion. Then, Hart gets you on the lift with the essentials you need to know about your gut microbiome (25:16).
Links from today’s episode:
2025 Emmy Awards:
List of Winners:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/77th_Primetime_Emmy_Awards
List of Fashion: https://www.harpersbazaar.com/celebrity/red-carpet-dresses/g66089847/all-the-red-carpet-looks-emmys-2025/
Gut Microbiome
https://nutritionsource.hsph.harvard.edu/microbiome/
Elizabeth’s Vit D + Vit K2 drops: https://www.thorne.com/products/dp/vitamin-d-k2-liquid
Elizabeth’s pre + probiotic mix: https://promixnutrition.com/products/debloat-prebiotic-probiotic
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 Sep 18, 2025
Thursday Sep 18, 2025
Hart announces the renewal of Big Little Lies (HBO) (00:41), Ana De Armas converting to Scientology for her new beau (05:18), and Youtube's exceptional growth as a money making platform (09:50). Elizabeth tells us what negatively affects our memory (19:19) and how to improve it (25:25).
Links from today’s episode
Big Little Lies S3:
https://variety.com/2025/tv/news/big-little-lies-season-3-hbo-1236515250/
Neal Mohan at brandcast:
https://variety.com/2025/digital/news/youtube-q2-2025-earnings-ad-revenue-alphabet-1236468214/
7 causes of forgetfulness:
https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/7-common-causes-of-forgetfulness-201302225923
Exercise on memory:
https://www.health.harvard.edu/mind-and-mood/exercise-can-boost-your-memory-and-thinking-skills
Sleep and Exercise on Memory:
https://www.uchealth.org/today/boost-memory-role-of-sleep-and-exercise-in-memory-building/
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 Sep 15, 2025
Monday Sep 15, 2025
On Today’s Episode of Pop and Circumstance, Elizabeth Pops Off about the Cat Town taking over TikTok (01:36), the SNL “bloodbath” (06:43), and Lizzo’s take on the algorithm ruining the song of the summer (16:45). Then, Hart gives us some Shift Happens on the topic of Creatine (29:55), sharing some knowledge and his personal experiences about supplementing with creatine to enhance muscle development and cognitive function.
Links from today’s episode
Cat Town/Xing’s World:
https://www.youtube.com/@xingzhilei
tiktok.com/@xings.world
SNL Cast Shakeup:
https://variety.com/lists/snl-season-51-cast/
Lizzo take on the algorithm:
https://www.tiktok.com/@lizzo/video/7546668101257956638?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc&web_id=7545877982742529591
Creatine References:
Meta-analysis: Effects of creatine supplementation on upper- and lower-body strength — MDPI Nutrients (meta-analysis showing stronger gains when combined with resistance training). MDPI
Systematic review on cognitive effects — Frontiers in Nutrition (2024): meta-analysis showing modest benefits in memory/processing speed in some adult subgroups. Frontiers
Broad review: Common questions and misconceptions about creatine — JISSN (position/review article; safety and ergogenic effects). BioMed Central
Review/meta-analysis on renal function & safety (no evidence of harm in healthy adults). ScienceDirect
Review on timing/dosing and how creatine saturates muscle (practical dosing guidance). PMC
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