Hive Mind - Podcast Rankings and reviews

The thing that makes Pop Culture news so fun is that not everyone has to agree about it. This is one touchstone that makes Hive Mind such an insightful and entertaining show to listen to. Each week you get commentary on a film or show that was once influential and showing its age, a play-by-play episode from the reality show realm, and an overarching run down of the latest pop culture headlines from Meg, Eli, Emily, and Irene.

Meg is the show's consistent commentator and host. Her level-headed, grounded demeanor gives you the consistency that you look for in a best friend. She is trustworthy and fun, always willing to share her opinion, even when she knows it goes against the grain (e.g., her hot take on the 'In the Heights' film adaptation, sensational).

Eli matches Meg's energy and brings an air of sophistication, not just because he's an attorney but because he is a keen observer of people. His charm and wit are a delight to listen to and go way beyond just giving you random thoughts on pop culture's history-making or busting moments.

Emily is FIRE ❤️‍🔥 She should be a host on the View. She brings it all to the table with no fear of what people are going to think. In fact, that is just it; she is taking mere discourse about what some might consider silly subjects and getting to the heart of them, really making us wonder, "why do we care about this? Oh yeah! Cause it's fun."

Irene is what we all are sometimes as content consumers—a reluctant participant and passionate aficionado. She loves what she likes and tolerates what she doesn't for the good of making high-quality material.

Hive Mind is a must-listen if you ever wondered what it might be like if the emotions from 'Inside Out' ever just chatted about what's going on in the world. It's fun, it's colorful, and you can never be bored with it—unless, of course, you're just downright heartless, in which case, this isn't for you.

I started listening to hive mind after hearing Meg & Eli’s original podcast (Strangerville) and just like that podcast, it’s like hearing your friends chat! Do I even watch the bachelorette or Real Housewives of SLC? Nope. Do I eagerly listen to every episode they release about those shows? You bet! It’s fun when they talk about a movie or show I know, but I still listen to every episode because I end up enjoying the banter (& keep up with some pop culture stuff)!

Hive Mind is quickly becoming one of my favorite podcasts. Meg, Eli, and Emily are such amazing hosts I find myself interested in anything they talk about - even shows that I haven’t seen. If you’re looking for an uplifting podcast that makes you wheeze laugh and gives you the hot goss, this is the podcast for you. And for what it’s worth Emily I still love you even though I also love Taylor ❤️

There are a lot of great bravo recap podcasts out there, but how many are niche enough to discuss which SLC street the filming locations are on?? 😂 I live outside of Utah now and this pod makes me homesick in the best way. Come for the lolz, stay for the nuanced takes and the sweet dynamic between Meg & Emily.