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Pop Culture Confidential

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Pop culture conversations with today"s innovators, entertainers and newsmakers - podcast hosted by Christina Jeurling Birro.

tv & film

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91:14

468: Best Films of the Decade (So Far!) with Guest...

Pop Culture Confidential ·

2025/06/13

On this episode, Christina is joined by writer and critic Ryan McQuade (AwardsWatch) for the fun (and difficult!) exercise of ranking their favorite films of the decade so far, from 2020 through 2024. Tune in for passionate picks, tough calls, unexpected choices, a few controversial rankings, and plenty of love for the movies that have defined these first five years!Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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38:05

467: A Conversation with Tony Gilroy — Andor Season...

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2025/06/05

Creator of Andor and Oscar-nominated filmmaker Tony Gilroy (Michael Clayton, The Bourne films) joins Christina for a wide-ranging conversation about the groundbreaking Star Wars prequel series — a show that’s as politically urgent as it is thrilling. With the second and final season now complete, they look back at the creative journey.They explore the big themes at the heart of Andor: found family, sacrifice, fascism, moral ambiguity, and the question of why good people do bad things. Plus: how

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67:05

Episode 466: And That’s a Wrap: Cannes 2025 with...

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2025/05/28

Joining Christina is film critic and writer Ryan McQuade of AwardsWatch as they wrap up the 2025 Cannes Film Festival. From what it was like covering this year’s festival, to the Palme d’Or winners, major Neon and MUBI acquisitions, standout titles from Joachim Trier and Spike Lee, The Secret Agent, The History of Sound, and more—this episode dives into all the unforgettable moments that made this edition one for the books.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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13:51

465: Dispatch 5 from Cannes 2025. Interview: Stellan...

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2025/05/21

In this special dispatch from the Croisette, Christina is joined by the brilliant and effortlessly cool Stellan Skarsgård, starring in Joachim Trier’s Sentimental Value—a strong Palme d’Or contender at this year’s festival. Skarsgård plays Gustav, a once-renowned director who tries to reconnect with his estranged daughter by casting her in his comeback film.They discuss Sentimental Value, the state of cinema and the world, why Skarsgård often chooses Norwegian films over Swedish ones, the

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38:07

464: Dispatch 4 from Cannes 2025: The Phoenician...

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2025/05/19

Christina is joined by critic and author John Bleasdale (The Magic Hours: The Films and Hidden Life of Terrence Malick) for a new dispatch from the Croisette. They dive into some of the most talked-about titles at the festival, including The Phoenician Scheme by Wes Anderson, Pillion starring Alexander Skarsgård, and two films directed by actors: Kristen Stewart’s The Chronology of Water and Harris Dickinson’s Urchin.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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31:20

463: Dispatch 3 from Cannes 2025: Eddington, The...

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2025/05/17

🎬 Dispatch 3 from Cannes 2025Christina is joined once again by Ryan McQuade (AwardsWatch) for a new dispatch from the Croisette. They dive into some of the festival’s buzziest titles so far, including Ari Aster’s Eddington, The Plague, Sound of Falling. Plus, thoughts on the latest Mission: Impossible.In other news: Pop Culture Confidential which was selected by FeedSpot as one of the Top 90 Pop Culture Podcasts on the web.https://podcast.feedspot.com/pop_culture_podcasts/ Learn more about

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26:53

462: Dispatch 2 from Cannes 2025 with Ryan McQuade! –...

Pop Culture Confidential ·

2025/05/14

🎬 Dispatch 2 from Cannes 2025!Christina is joined by Ryan McQuade (AwardsWatch) for a dispatch from the Croisette. They break down Christopher McQuarrie’s Q&A—featuring a surprise appearance by Tom Cruise—Neon’s impressive Cannes track record and this year’s contenders, and Robert De Niro’s politically charged moment at the festival.Please note: This episode was recorded on location in Cannes, so the audio is a bit more "festival field mix" than studio :) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit

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461: Dispatch 1 from Cannes 2025 – From the Opening...

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2025/05/13

Christina’s first dispatch from Cannes 2025!Highlights from the Opening Press Conference with Juliette Binoche, Jeremy Strong & more—on festival expectations, Trump’s tariffs, and the new red carpet dress rules.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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57:05

Special Episode! AwardsWatch Podcast Ep. 287 – 78th...

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2025/05/10

Sharing a special episode! Christina joined the AwardsWatch podcast for the 78th Cannes Film Festival Preview .On episode 287 of The AwardsWatch Podcast, Executive Editor Ryan McQuade is joined by Editor-In-Chief Erik Anderson, Associate Editor Sophia Ciminello, and special guest Christina Birro of Pop Culture Confidential to preview the 2025 Cannes Film Festival, which they will all be attending for the next two weeks. They talk about what it is like going to the festival, the film’s in and out

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56:14

460: Countdown to Cannes — Mission: Impossible, The...

Pop Culture Confidential ·

2025/05/09

We’re just days away from the 78th Cannes Film Festival, and one of the most anticipated moments is the premiere of Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning on May 14 at the Grand Théâtre Lumière. Tom Cruise returns as Ethan Hunt in this eighth installment of the legendary action franchise, joined by director Christopher McQuarrie and an all-star cast.In this episode, we’re joined by Ryan McQuade of AwardsWatch to break down why this premiere is such a major event — not just for Cannes, but

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30:28

459: A Conversation With Barbie Ferreira ('Euphoria',...

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2025/05/02

On the show this week: the exceptionally talented Barbie Ferreira, best known for her breakout role as Kat Hernandez on HBO’s Euphoria.Christina talks with Barbie about her wonderful new film Bob Trevino Likes It, where she plays Lily, a young woman grappling with the pain of a self-centered, absent father. After forming an unexpected bond with a stranger online who shares her dad’s name, Lily finds a path toward healing and self-acceptance. The film is inspired by director and writer Tracie

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80:48

458: Ryan Coogler’s Sinners, Oscar Rule Changes &...

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2025/04/24

This week, Christina is joined by Ryan McQuade, Executive Editor of AwardsWatch, to dive into Sinners—Ryan Coogler’s ambitious, multilayered, and visually stunning new film.They also break down the latest Oscar rule changes and announcements, and discuss what they could mean for the upcoming awards season. Plus, in honor of Michael B. Jordan’s phenomenal dual performance as twins in Sinners, they share their favorite on-screen twins played by the same actor. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit

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35:08

457: Emmy-Winning Editor & Co-Producer Timothy Good...

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2025/04/21

Emmy-winning editor and co-producer Timothy Good ('The Last of Us') joins Christina to break down the episode everyone’s talking about — Season 2, Episode 2, “Through the Valley.” This unforgettable episode took over a year to bring to life, and Timothy takes us deep behind the scenes of its emotional and technical construction. From Joel’s (Pedro Pascal) fate to the extraordinary work behind that scene, Tim unpacks the editing process, his collaboration with Craig Mazin and director Mark Mylod, the

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456: Our Reactions to the Cannes Film Festival 2025...

Pop Culture Confidential ·

2025/04/10

The 2025 Cannes lineup was just announced, and there’s a lot to talk about. Ryan McQuade (AwardsWatch) joins Christina to break down the buzziest titles heading to the Croisette—including Wes Anderson, Ari Aster, Kelly Reichardt, Spike Lee, and yes… Tom Cruise. And the notable names missing from the lineup.They also dive into last week’s surprise announcement at CinemaCon of a Quentin Tarantino–David Fincher collaboration, and share their reactions to the full trailer for Paul Thomas Anderson’s

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30:18

455: Inside 'Adolescence': A Conversation with Actor...

Pop Culture Confidential ·

2025/04/04

Christina is honored to speak with the brilliant Christine Tremarco from the powerful, hit series Adolescence. Written by Stephen Graham and Jack Thorne, the show follows a 13-year-old boy named Jamie who is arrested for the murder of a girl from his school. Tremarco plays Jamie’s mother, Manda.Adolescence is a raw, unflinching exploration of internet culture, toxic masculinity, and the online radicalization of young boys. It’s also a story about parenting in an increasingly complex world. In this

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84:55

454: Coming Soon! Trailer Talk for the Most...

Pop Culture Confidential ·

2025/03/25

In this episode, Christina is joined by Ryan McQuade of AwardsWatch to break down the latest trailers for some of the year’s most anticipated upcoming movies. Some look awesome, some look... questionable — and a few totally surprised us!We talk about Celine Song’s Materialists, Paul Thomas Anderson’s One Battle After Another, Pixar’s Elio, the Minecraft movie, Happy Gilmore 2, F1, Spinal Tap II, Ryan Coogler’s Sinners, and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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453: We Talk TV – Adolescence, Severance, The White...

Pop Culture Confidential ·

2025/03/19

On this episode of Pop Culture Confidential, we’re diving deep into the latest TV must-watches!Join us as we break down some of the biggest shows of the moment—Severance, The White Lotus, and The Pitt—all heading into their highly anticipated season finales. Plus, we discuss Adolescence, one of the most impactful TV experiences in recent memory, and look ahead to the upcoming premiere of The Studio. And that’s not all! We also talk about John Mulaney’s new talk show and the buzz surrounding the

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452: ‘‘The Pitt’ Star Taylor Dearden on the Hit Show,...

Pop Culture Confidential ·

2025/03/13

This week on Pop Culture Confidential, Christina chats with actor Taylor Dearden, who delivers an incredible performance as Dr. Mel King in the gripping new medical drama The Pitt—now streaming on Max. From producer John Wells (ER), creator R. Scott Gemill, and actor/writer Noah Wyle, The Pitt follows doctors and nurses over a 15-hour shift and has been praised for its realistic portrayal of emergency medicine.In a wide-ranging conversation, Christina and Ms. Dearden discuss filming the intense

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94:51

451: 2025 Oscars Recap & Reactions (With Ryan...

Pop Culture Confidential ·

2025/03/04

Sean Baker makes history. Conan triumphs. Christina & Ryan McQuade (Executive Editor, AwardsWatch) react and recap the 97th Academy Awards— the winners, the losers, the surprises, the speeches, and more!Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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450: Final Oscar Predictions (with Ryan McQuade,...

Pop Culture Confidential ·

2025/02/25

Christina and Ryan McQuade (Executive Editor of AwardsWatch) go through their final Oscar predictions for the 97th Academy Awards!Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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