Pop Culturing
Pop Culturing

Pop Culturing

Cathy & Todd Adams

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In this entertaining, funny and smart look at pop culture, Cathy+Todd Adams flip the switch on their Zen Parenting Radio podcast with a look at their favorite movies, tv shows and books. In between the one-liners and laughs, they break down key moments and little-known facts and touch upon underlying themes of self-awareness and what it means to be human. From “I gave her my heart and she gave me a pen” to “you’re so money and you don’t even know it”, Pop Culturing will keep you laughing and growing.

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Field of Dreams (1989)
SEP 15, 2023
Field of Dreams (1989)
<p>In the latest episode of Pop Culturing hosted by Todd and Cathy Adams, they discuss the iconic movie &#8220;Field of Dreams.&#8221; Get ready for an entertaining and insightful journey as they bring their unique Gen X perspective to this classic film. From dissecting memorable one-liners to uncovering hidden gems and exploring the deeper themes of humanity, this episode is a must-listen for anyone who loves movies and personal growth. Join Todd and Cathy for a fun-filled discussion that will keep you laughing and leave you pondering the meaning of it all.</p> <p><i><b>Field of Dreams</b></i> is a 1989 American sports fantasy drama film written and directed by <a title="Phil Alden Robinson" href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Phil_Alden_Robinson">Phil Alden Robinson</a>, based on Canadian novelist <a title="W. P. Kinsella" href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/W._P._Kinsella">W. P. Kinsella</a>&#8216;s 1982 novel <i><a title="Shoeless Joe (novel)" href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shoeless_Joe_(novel)">Shoeless Joe</a></i>. The film stars Kevin Costner as a farmer who builds a baseball field in his cornfield that attracts the ghosts of baseball legends, including <a title="Shoeless Joe Jackson" href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shoeless_Joe_Jackson">Shoeless Joe Jackson</a> (<a title="Ray Liotta" href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ray_Liotta">Ray Liotta</a>) and the <a title="Black Sox Scandal" href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Black_Sox_Scandal">Chicago Black Sox</a>. Amy Madigan, James Earl Jones, and Burt Lancaster (in his final film role) also star.</p> <p>Trailer: <a href="https://youtu.be/Ut06d4dptWo" target="_blank" rel="noopener">https://youtu.be/Ut06d4dptWo</a></p> <p>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ut06d4dptWo</p> <p>&#160;</p>
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82 MIN
It’s Complicated (2009)
MAY 11, 2023
It’s Complicated (2009)
<p>In the latest episode of Pop Culturing hosted by Todd and Cathy Adams, the dynamic duo discuss the movie &#8216;It&#8217;s Complicated&#8217;. Using their signature wit and humor, they analyze the film from a Gen X perspective, highlighting key moments and little-known facts. In addition, they delve into the underlying themes of the movie, exploring what it means to be human.</p> <p>It&#8217;s Complicated is a 2009 American romantic comedy film written and directed by Nancy Meyers. It stars <a title="Meryl Streep" href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Meryl_Streep">Meryl Streep</a> as a bakery owner and single mother of three who starts a secret affair with her ex-husband, played by <a title="Alec Baldwin" href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alec_Baldwin">Alec Baldwin</a>, ten years after their divorce – only to find herself drawn to another man: her architect, Adam (portrayed by <a title="Steve Martin" href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Steve_Martin">Steve Martin</a>). The film also features supporting performances by <a title="Lake Bell" href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lake_Bell">Lake Bell</a>, <a title="Hunter Parrish" href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hunter_Parrish">Hunter Parrish</a>, <a title="Zoe Kazan" href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Zoe_Kazan">Zoe Kazan</a>, <a title="John Krasinski" href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_Krasinski">John Krasinski</a>, <a title="Mary Kay Place" href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mary_Kay_Place">Mary Kay Place</a>, <a title="Robert Curtis Brown" href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Robert_Curtis_Brown">Robert Curtis Brown</a>, and <a title="Rita Wilson" href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rita_Wilson">Rita Wilson</a>, among others.</p> <p>Trailer: <a href="https://youtu.be/FtbsGSzTOyI" target="_blank" rel="noopener">https://youtu.be/FtbsGSzTOyI</a></p> <p>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FtbsGSzTOyI</p>
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67 MIN
About Last Night (1986)
APR 20, 2023
About Last Night (1986)
<p>In their latest episode, Todd and Cathy Adams explore the timeless romantic comedy About Last Night. As they dive into the film&#8217;s most iconic moments, the duo infuses their take on personal growth and self-awareness, touching upon the underlying themes of what it truly means to be human. Amidst the laughs and one-liners, listeners are in for an entertaining and insightful Gen X perspective on one of the most beloved rom-coms of all time.</p> <p><i><b>About Last Night</b></i> (stylized as <i><b>&#8220;About Last Night&#8230;&#8221;</b></i>) is a 1986 American romantic comedy-drama film directed by <a title="Edward Zwick" href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Edward_Zwick">Edward Zwick</a>, and starring <a title="Rob Lowe" href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rob_Lowe">Rob Lowe</a> and <a title="Demi Moore" href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Demi_Moore">Demi Moore</a><sup id="cite_ref-About_Last_Night_1986_3-0" class="reference"></sup> as Chicago yuppies who enter a committed relationship for the first time. The screenplay by <a title="Tim Kazurinsky" href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tim_Kazurinsky">Tim Kazurinsky</a> and Denise DeClue is based on the 1974 <a title="David Mamet" href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/David_Mamet">David Mamet</a> play <i><a title="Sexual Perversity in Chicago" href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sexual_Perversity_in_Chicago">Sexual Perversity in Chicago</a></i>.<sup id="cite_ref-4" class="reference"></sup> The film received positive reviews. It was <a title="About Last Night (2014 film)" href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/About_Last_Night_(2014_film)">remade</a> in 2014.</p> <p>Trailer: <a href="https://youtu.be/Ouub45fF_MQ" target="_blank" rel="noopener">https://youtu.be/Ouub45fF_MQ</a> </p> <p>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ouub45fF_MQ</p>
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78 MIN
Three’s Company
APR 12, 2023
Three’s Company
<p data-pm-slice="1 1 []">In the latest episode of Pop Culturing, join Todd &#38; Cathy Adams as they dive into the hilarious world of the iconic TV show, Three&#8217;s Company. With their unique blend of Gen X perspective and personal growth insights, they uncover the hidden themes of human connection and self-awareness amidst the laughter and one-liners that made the sitcom a classic. Tune in for a nostalgic, entertaining, and enlightening journey with your favorite pop culture duo!</p> <p data-pm-slice="1 1 []">Three&#8217;s Company is an American sitcom television series that aired for eight seasons on ABC from March 15, 1977, to September 18, 1984. It is based on the British sitcom <i><a title="Man About the House" href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Man_About_the_House">Man About the House</a></i>.</p> <p>The story revolves around three single roommates: <a class="mw-redirect" title="Janet Wood" href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Janet_Wood">Janet Wood</a> (<a title="Joyce DeWitt" href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Joyce_DeWitt">Joyce DeWitt</a>), <a class="mw-redirect" title="Chrissy Snow" href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chrissy_Snow">Chrissy Snow</a> (<a title="Suzanne Somers" href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Suzanne_Somers">Suzanne Somers</a>) and <a title="Jack Tripper" href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jack_Tripper">Jack Tripper</a> (<a title="John Ritter" href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_Ritter">John Ritter</a>), who all platonically live together in a Santa Monica, California, <sup id="cite_ref-1" class="reference"></sup>apartment complex owned by <a class="mw-redirect" title="Stanley Roper" href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stanley_Roper">Stanley Roper</a> (<a title="Norman Fell" href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Norman_Fell">Norman Fell</a>) and <a class="mw-redirect" title="Helen Roper" href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Helen_Roper">Helen Roper</a> (<a title="Audra Lindley" href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Audra_Lindley">Audra Lindley</a>). After Fell and Lindley left the series in 1979 for <a title="The Ropers" href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Ropers">their own sitcom</a>, <a title="Don Knotts" href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Don_Knotts">Don Knotts</a> joined the cast as the roommates&#8217; new building manager, <a class="mw-redirect" title="Ralph Furley" href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ralph_Furley">Ralph Furley</a>. Following Somers&#8217;s departure in late 1980, <a title="Jenilee Harrison" href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jenilee_Harrison">Jenilee Harrison</a> joined the cast as Chrissy&#8217;s first cousin <a class="mw-redirect" title="Cindy Snow" href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cindy_Snow">Cindy Snow</a>, who was soon replaced by <a title="Priscilla Barnes" href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Priscilla_Barnes">Priscilla Barnes</a> as <a class="mw-redirect" title="Terri Alden" href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Terri_Alden">Terri Alden</a>.</p> <p>The show, a farce, chronicles the escapades and hijinks of the trio&#8217;s constant misunderstandings, social lives, and financial struggles. A top 10 hit from 1977 to 1983, the series has remained popular in syndication and through DVD releases. The show also spawned similar spin-offs to those that <i>Man About the House</i> had: <i><a title="The Ropers" href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Ropers">The Ropers</a></i> and <i><a title="Three's a Crowd" href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Three%27s_a_Crowd">Three&#8217;s a Crowd</a></i>, based upon <i><a title="George and Mildred" href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/George_and_Mildred">George and Mildred</a></i> and <i><a title="Robin's Nest (TV series)" href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Robin%27s_Nest_(TV_series)">Robin&#8217;s Nest</a></i>, respectively.</p> <p>Trailer: <a href="https://youtu.be/WfuTipCqs4A" target="_blank" rel="noopener">https://youtu.be/WfuTipCqs4A</a> </p> <p>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WfuTipCqs4A</p>
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69 MIN