Pop Syllabus

Understanding Women with ADHD with Corinne the Coach

Forget the stereotypical image of ADHD. For many women, it looks a lot different.  This week, Christiana sits down with Corinne the Coach to explore why women and girls

Bad Moms in Pop Culture with Ej Dickson

We love to talk about motherhood like there’s a right way to do it. But the rules have never been as simple as they seem. This week, Christiana sits down with WIRED seni

The State of Beauty Politics and What It All Means with Tressie McMillan Cottom

Botox, filler, beauty trends, and the pressure to keep up with it all. This week, Christiana sits down with NYT columnist and UNC Chapel Hill professor Dr. Tressie McMill

Ranking the 2020s Pop Culture Divas with Ryan Mitchell

Divas! We all love them, and we all have very strong opinions about who deserves a spot in our personal top 3. So this week, Christiana sits down with journalist, culture

Power, Pleasure, and White Women’s Hair with Sarah Mesle

Only a small percentage of women are naturally blonde, yet blonde hair has become one of the most powerful symbols of beauty and privilege in American culture. This week

Pioneers, Builders, and Innovators: a new Pop Syllabus rubric with Blue Telusma

This week, writer and YouTuber Blue Telusma joins Pop Syllabus for a wide-ranging conversation on modern relationships, gender dynamics, and what Love Island reveals abou

Pop Culture and The Royal Family: Past, Present, and Future with Omid Scobie

The royal family has mastered the art of staying in the spotlight. For generations, they’ve been a source of fascination, controversy, and endless conversation. But why d

The Anatomy of a Real Housewife with Candiace Dillard Bassett

Millions of people watch The Real Housewives, but few know what it's really like to be one.  In this episode, Christiana sits down with former Real Housewives of Potomac

GLP-1s and The Death of Body Positivity with Dr. A. Janet Tomiyama

Are GLP-1s changing our relationship with our bodies? The science says yes, but not in the ways you might think. In this episode, Christiana sits down with Dr. A. Janet

Are They a Star, Celebrity or Famous Person? with Zuri Hall

We're back with another round of our signature pop culture game, Are They a Star, Celebrity, or Famous Person?  This week, Christiana is joined by Emmy Award-winning TV

IVF, Pregnancy, and Home Birth at 45 with Jesse Golden

More women are having children after 40, but what does that actually look like when you are in it?  In this episode, Christiana sits down with Jesse Golden, CEO and foun

The Pop Culture Debrief: Deconstructing Magazines

This week’s pop culture syllabus comes straight from the magazine rack!  In this solo episode, Christiana sits down to talk us through the latest from Women's Health, GQ

Manthropology with Holly Solem

Women spend a lot of time wondering what men really think about love and relationships.  In this episode, Christiana sits down with Holly Solem, advice columnist and cre

Ranking Pop Culture Divas with Gerrick Kennedy

We’ve been calling women divas for years, but we still can’t agree on what the word actually means or who qualifies.  In this episode, Christiana sits down with music jo

Deconstructing the Kardashians with MJ Corey

Whether you love them or hate them, it’s hard to argue the Kardashians didn’t completely change the way we think about fame. So how did this family go from reality TV to

The Celebrity Couples Game with Erin Lim Rhodes

Celebrity couples today don’t just date, they trend, and every move instantly becomes part of the cultural conversation online.  In this episode, Christiana sits down wi

The Conversation We Need About Womb Health With Dr. Kemi Doll

Womb health is still one of the most misunderstood areas of women’s care, especially for Black women.  In today’s episode, Christiana sits down with gynecologic oncologi

The Pop Culture Debrief: Mess, Drama & Headlines (Christiana Solo Episode)

Welcome to another week in pop culture, where nothing is calm and everything is a headline. In this episode, Christiana flips through the latest tabloids and magazines,

Inside Hollywood’s Obsession With “Perfect” Faces With Dr. Carl Truesdale

In Hollywood, everyone wants a “perfect” face, but the goal now is to make it look like nothing was ever done. But behind that natural look is a growing set of procedures

Why Open Relationships Are More Common Than You Think With Dr. Amy Moors

Non-monogamy is everywhere right now, and so are the opinions about it. In today’s episode, Christiana sits down with psychologist and Chapman University Professor Dr. A