The Popcast With Knox and Jamie

In this episode, Erin Moon joins us for a snake draft of our favorite vampiric lore. Why are vampires elite baseball players? Where are all the blonde vampires? And does never seeing your reflection unlock unshakable confidence? Join us as we draft the rules every vampire franchise should follow to ensure the undead can thrive for all eternity.Relevant links: Our full show notes are at knoxandjamie.com/680If you agree with Jamie that The Twilight movies are better than the books, you’ll want to check out our new and exclusive Books That Are Actually Better Than The Books Collection at knoxandjamie.shopVampirical Mentions: Twilight Baseball Scene | Blondes: Spike from Buffy The Vampire Slayer & Alexander Skarsgard in True Blood | Jonathan Bailey as Dracula | Colin vs Laszlo in What We Do In The Shadows | The Lost Boys | Sinners | Vampires Fandom Wiki | The Serpent and the Wings of Night Green LightFact Check: Count von Count has had 3 wives? | Bat petting zoos?Drive-Bys: Super Bowl Performance Contenders | Jay-Z Documentary | Eternity with Elizabeth Olsen & Miles Teller) | Bride by Ali Hazelwood | Z-O-M-B-I-E-S | Barack’s Book List Cameo Closest To The Pin: Ian Somerhalder - IG | IMDb | WikipediaRed Light Mentions: Shane Gillis SNL Monologue | Lorne documentary | Lorne: The Man Who Invented Saturday Night Live | Leanne Morgan | Georgia-Alabama pass interference | Kelly Clarkson vs Art of Play (see also: Jane Austen ring & Las Culturistas) | Mizra on TikTok | Congo Basin Guy | Six Flags AccidentGreen Lights:Jamie: book - The Reformatory by Tananarive Due | book - Mazywood by Tananarive DueKnox: show - East of Eden | book - Etna by Paul YoonBonus segment: Join us on Patreon to listen ad-free and get exclusive weekly and monthly content. Episode sponsors: Hers | Pura | Merit Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, we’re handing out superlatives for the upcoming fall TV lineup. Join us as we award the Emmy Master Baiters, The Clear Pepsis, and the Low Key MVPs of fall TV. From buzzy premieres guaranteed an award-show appearance to shows already inspiring irrational optimism, we’re breaking down what actually deserves a spot on your watchlist. Plus, Knox and Jamie share a rare mutual green light.Relevant links: Our full show notes are at knoxandjamie.com/678We have a brand new, exclusive collection in the shop: Movies That Are Actually Better Than The Book. Get it now at knoxandjamie.shopOnly want last week’s Movies Better Than Books: Little Women in full? Get it for only $3 at patreon.com/popcastRewind: Ep. 660 Summer TV PreviewsNetflix: The Diplomat |The Great British Baking Show | The Hunting Wives | East of Eden | Emily in Paris | The Altruist | Below Paramount +: Georgie & Mandy’s First Marriage | MobLand (see also: set feud) | Yellowjackets | Survivor S51Hulu/FX/Disney +: Percy Jackson & The Olympians S3 | The Lowdown S2 | VisionQuest Amazon Prime Video: Maxton Hall S3 | Rings of Power S3 HBO Max: War Peacock: The Fall and Rise of Reggie Dinkins | The Traitors (see also: Traitors Pilot Program) | The Good Daughter | Crystal Lake | DIGApple TV +: Hijack | Bad Monkey | Stick S2 | 12 12 12 | Small Prophets | NocturneOther: Abbott Elementary (abc) | Kill Jackie (AMC+) | Tip Toe (Starz) | Eternally Yours (CBS)Fact Check: Does Drew Cheek (aka Young Meghann Fahy in The Good Daughter) look like Cameron Diaz? | What’s Encanto?Asides: Scott Foley IMDb | Harry’s Teleprompter Loss | Sentimental Value | If I Had Legs I’d Kick You | Mackenzie Crook IMDb | Natalie Portman book Controversy | Nathan Fielder & Elizabeth Holmes movie Red Light Mentions: Bri Mckoy | Michelin Seafood Restaurant | Milo’s Tea | Botanical Gardens | Arby’s Steak Nuggets | Starbucks PSL ad with Martha Stewart vs. Dunkin Pumpkin Spice ad | Belmont Cameli IMDbGreen Lights:Mutual: film - PrimetimeBonus segment: Join us on Patreon to listen ad-free and get exclusive weekly and monthly content.Episode sponsors: Merit Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, we lay out the case for why the 2019 Little Women is better than the book it’s based on. Join us as we break down the casting choices that won the movie, the changes that somehow made a beloved story even better, and the moments that prove only a camera could do what prose simply cannot.Relevant links: Our full show notes are at knoxandjamie.com/677Our new exclusive collection, Movies That Are Actually Better Than The Books, is out now! Own it now at knoxandjamie.shop Want to listen to this episode in full? We’ve made it available for purchase à la carte at patreon.com/popcastWatch The Movie: Little Women (2019) (see also: Rotten Tomatoes | Common Sense Media | Letterboxd | IMDb)Read The Book: Little Women by Louisa May AlcottAdaptations We Love: Station Eleven | Station Eleven by Emily St. John MandelReminder: The Bechdel Test Stand Outs: Laura Dern |Buy Erin’s Book to read more of her thoughts on Little WomenFact Check: Dungeon Crawler Carl adaptation?Dungeon Crawler Carl by Matt Dinniman | Beach Read by Emily Henry & Patrick SchwarzeneggerBonus segment: Join us on Patreon to listen to this episode in full and ad-free. Plus get exclusive weekly and monthly content!Episode sponsors: Olive & June | Gabb (code: POPCAST) | Hers Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.