Podcast
Pop Goes The News With Amanda Flores
A seriously unserious look at pop culture and how it fits into your life and mine. Listen in, It’ll be fun!
- Episodes
- 18
- Releases
- Weekly
- Typical length
- 12 min
- On air since
- 2026
- Latest episode
- 5 days ago
Episodes
18 episodes, newest first
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16 min
E:18 Beauty Industry Is The Gateway Drug
Show notes
The Super Bowl has an official half time show, Jennifer Lawrence has Mes, and the scariest place on earth is actually a few places.
Leave a comment!
(0:30) The second most important holiday in America, the Super Bowl!
(5:03) Jennifer Lawrence launches a hair care line, we are not the same.
(8:06) The scariest places on Earth! Happy Halloween!
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11 min
E:17 The Gist of Carrie & Jason
Show notes
New take on two classic horror movies now streaming series, Christina Applegate's misdiagnosis and Super Bowl has a half time show. Maybe?
Drop a comment and give the podcast a like and follow!(0:44)Two new horror series to watch for spooky season.
(5:10) Christina Applegate was misdiagnosed with MS.
(8:07) Super Bowl half time show rumor.
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11 min
E:16 Tennessee vs Christa Pike
Episode 16
Show notes
This week we go deeper into the botched death penalty case of Christa Pike and What is the scariest movie ever made?
Leave a comment on the case or scary movie recommendations!
(0:25) Christa Pike's botch lethal injection
(8:18) What is the scariest movie ever made and why is it The Entity?
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9 min
E:15 Scary Movies Inspired By Real Events
Season 1
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Its October 1st and I break down the scariest movies based on the real events that inspired them.
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13 min
E14: Dolly Parton vs Her Nephew
Episode 14
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Dolly Parton's estate has been given a temporary restraining order, The VMAs are this weekend should you care, and one of the most haunted houses in America.
(0:46) Dolly Parton's estate, She's Alive, and her nephew are fighting.
(6:07) The 2026 VMA's are this weekend but can they top the 90's version?
(9:38) Most haunted house in America and no one is allowed to live in it.
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13 min
E:13 The Great Poop Race of 2026
Season 1, Episode 13
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Hyrox competition ended in a "blowout", Real Housewives of Atlanta cast members Kroy and Kim Zolciak-Biermann 15 year old son is indicted on felony sex crimes and a veteran shares his creepy experience at his combat out post.
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13 min
9/11: 25 Years Later & How Pop Culture Changed
Season 1, Episode 12
Show notes
The events of 9/11 and how it changed pop culture.
(0:17) September 11th 2001.
(0:44) I remember where I was.
(2:27) Daniel Lewin was the first victim.
(3:18) Flight Attendant Betty Ong relays information about the hijacking.
(3:57) NORAD is on alert.
(4:10) Timeline of 9/11 events.
(4:31) F-16s scramble.
(5:24) Flight 93 is down.
(5:59) Documentary crew captures first plane strike.
(7:00) Victims of the attacks and the children who died on the planes.
(7:52) The New York City Office of Chief Medical Examiner.
(8:37) The Authorization for Use of Military Force.
(9:12) Operation Neptune Spear and the death of bin Laden.
(10:15) How pop culture changed after 9/11.
Where were you on 9/11? Leave a comment.
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12 min
E11: Is Selena's Family Fighting?
Season 1, Episode 11
Show notes
Lindsay Clancy jury is deadlock and Selena's musical family is fighting.
(0:15) Like and follow the podcast!
(0:45) (Listener Discretion) Why is Lindsay Clancy on trial?
(1:35) Lindsay's mental state before the murders.
(2:02) Commonwealth's case against Lindsay.
(2:50) Jury Verdict watch.
(4:11) As a juror your job is beyond a reasonable doubt.
(4:37) What I think the jury decides.
(5:56) Selena's siblings are fighting
(6:22) AB Jr. makes claims against his sister Suzette and late father
(8:29) Suzette and mother Marcella release joint statement on allegations.
(10:00) Suzette is going to fight this.
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7 min
E10: Damn The Man, Save the Coyote!
Season 1, Episode 10
Show notes
Its my birthday episode! Celebrating the life of Dolly Parton and Tim Curry as well as Warner Bros attempt to shelf the Coyote Vs Acme movie.
(0:23) Its my birthday and i have one birthday wish!
(0:46) A difficult week of celebrity deaths. We love you Dolly and Tim.
(1:33) What Dolly Parton and Tim Curry meant to us.
(1:49) Dolly Parton and Santa Claus
(2:36) An explanation of the youth rallying cry, "Damn the man, save the Empire!'.
(3:17) Coyote Vs Acme vs Warner Bros.
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14 min
E:9 The Life and Death Of Hayden Panettiere
Season 1, Episode 9
Show notes
The coverage of life and untimely death of actress Hayden Panettiere, Prince Harry and Meghan are moving back to Britain and Halloween trilogy returns to movie theaters in September.
(:27) The untimely death of Hayden Panettiere.
(:50) A look at her early and recent film and tv career.
(1:18) Her breakout role in Heroes.
(1:54) 12 year age gap relationship with Milo Ventimiglia.
(2:56) Hayden becomes a mother.
(3:40) Hayden was an activist for marine life welfare.
(4:20) Hayden begins a relationship with Brian Hickerson.
(6:41) Prince Harry and Meghan move back to Britain!?
(7:33) What about King Charles?
(8:00) Is King Grandpa sick?
(8:30) Prince William vs Prince Harry.
(9:04) Prince Harry would love to reconcile.
(11:33) Piers Morgan is giggling and kicking his feet.
(12:21) My love for Halloween, spooky and the fall season.
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18 min
E8: When Radio Killed Disco
Season 1, Episode 8
Show notes
In this episode I give you an update on Perez Hilton's condition after his devastating tik tok live, a super quick zero spoilers run down on the season 3 finale of House of the Dragon, and this week in pop culture history the day radio killed Disco with Disco Demolition Night!
(:50) Update on Perez Hilton's current condition.
(1:30) Perez's family released statement.
(2:20) Perez's mother files for temporary custody of his three children.
(2:52) Season 3 finale of House of the Dragon.
(3:16) My problem with House of the Dragon.
(3:42) We got some deaths that I think the show needed.
(4:03) What can we expect?
(5:03) Travel back to summer '79.
(5:15) Disco Demolition Night!
(5:42) Disco's history in the nightclubs.
(6:14) Why did some people not like disco?
(7:08) Ladies & Gentlemen, Mr. Steve Dahl.
(8:09) Steve and his army of listeners.
(8:55) Steve Dahl + Garry Meier = radio magic!
(9:30) Radio station had promotional events around Disco Sucks.
(10:47) How the White Sox got involved.
(12:09) Dahl, his listeners prepare for the event.
(12:20) Attendance did not disappoint.
(13:05) Disco Demolition Night anticipation is building!
(14:34) Here comes Steve Dahl on to the field.
(15:10) Disco Demolition Night is underway!
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14 min
E7: The Rise and Fall of Perez Hilton
Season 1, Episode 7
Show notes
I recommend a tv show with plenty of espionage and bad assery called "Lioness" and I explain the rise and fall of Perez Hilton after that disturbing tik tok video.
If you or someone you needs help please contact 24/7 TheSuicide and Crisis Lifeline just dial 988.
(1:21) Synopsis for the Paramount Plus show "Lioness"
(3:30) Perez Hilton tik tok live description
(5:20) Look back at Perez Hilton controversial start
(6:50) Begins list of lawsuits against Perez Hilton
(8:14) Perez Hilton links a photo of an underage Miley Cyrus
(10:54) Perez Hilton details stressors with his move to Miami
(13:34) Get the help you or someone you know needs
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6 min
E6: The $60,000 Viral Film
Season 1, Episode 6
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Showing love for one of the most successful horror films, The Blair Witch Prject. This film is widely believed to be the first film to use the internet for marketing.
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11 min
E5: Sit Simon Sit, Good Dog!
Season 1, Episode 5
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This week I ask, 'What the hell is wrong with Bethenny Frankel?', recommend a relationship documentary and pay tribute to a dog the internet is mourning this week.
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13 min
E4: Am I The Imposter?
Season 1, Episode 4
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This week actress Natalie Portman inspired a book and she might be mad about it, FIFA is over now what, and a classic 90s movie will be back in theaters for an anniversary celebration.
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5 min
E3: My Great Heartbreak of 1993
Season 1, Episode 3
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Episode is dedicated to actor Sam Neil who played Dr Alan Grant in 1993's Jurassic Park and how my sister ruined opening day.
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7 min
E2: Hey Jerk, Speed Kills!
Season 1, Episode 2
Show notes
R. Kelly asks for help from the White House, why I cant stop thinking about Blake Lively and why speeding gets you no where faster.
(:22) Don't let the fear keep you from your ambitions, dreams, goals.
(2:10) R. Kelly or his fans have asked the White House for help.
(2:30) The White House responds to his request for shorter sentence.
(2:41) A pardon request does not mean you will get one.
(2:50) How and when R. Kelly ended up where he did.
(3:05) R. Kelly was declared guilty and received sentencing.
(3:24) Why I can't stop thinking about Blake Lively.
(3:35) Where it all began with Blake, Justin Baldoni and my attention span.
(4:03) Court cases and lawsuits.
(4:14) When Taylor Swift got involved. Sorta.
(4:40) Here is why I definitively cannot stop thinking of Blake Lively.
(5:00) How close were Taylor Swift and Blake Lively?
(5:15) Rumors are Selena Gomez stayed away from that little circle of friends.
(5:29) Blake Lively's people threatened Taylor Swift and her people?
(6:04) Are you a speeder?
(6:19) There have been studies that show speeding does nothing good.
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11 min
E1: Explosive First Episode!
Season 1, Episode 1
Show notes
Welcome to THE very first episode! Getting my podcast muscles warmed up with my top 3 tv show recommendations Dutton Ranch, Maternal Instinct and Widows Bay, singing Madonna's praises with her new album Confessions On A Dancefloor II and the latest on the explosive diarrhea parasite, Cyclospora, taking the country by storm!
(:28) I was laid off from my radio job and it inspired me to start this podcast.
(1:30) My top three tv show you need to binge now.
(1:58) Number one is , Dutton Ranch on Paramount Plus.
(3:07) The spooky, slightly creepy horror Comedy, Widows Bay on Apple Tv+.
(4:14) True crime documentary, Maternal Instinct, on Netflix will leave your jaw on the floor.
(5:09) The Legend of Madonna unleashes her long awaited follow up, Confessions On A Dancefloor II.
(5:16) Confessions on a dancefloor I, perhaps the most perfect Madonna album?
(5:50) The very special guest making an appearance on the album.
(6:08) Madonna interview discussing her collaboration with Stuart Price.
(6:45) Madonna reveals the personal loss in her life around the time of the album.
(7:43) The Great Cyclospora outbreak of 2026.
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