Most Popular
Most Popular is a podcast about pop culture's impact on society. This bi-weekly podcast combines pop culture moments with experts who can explain why we can't stop talking about them. Dr. Adrienne Trier-Bieniek hosts conversations on topics like the economic impact of The Eras Tour, the use of reproductive health in television scripts, a history of hip-hop told through the creation of mixed tapes, how advertising impacted people's mental health during the Covid pandemic, and that a disability doesn't mean that a person can't win a beauty pageant. Plus so much more! Check out Most Popular wherever you get your podcasts!
Episode notes and supplemental learning packets for educators can be found at www.adriennetrier-bieniek.com
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Episodes
35 episodes
Navigating Narcissism in LGBTQ+ Relationships with Sally Leslie
This week I am talking with Sally Leslie of the Reclaiming Pride: LGBT+ Survivors of Narcissistic Abuse podcast and my colleague! Sally talks about her decision to create a podcast to address the unique experiences of LGBTQ+ individuals in toxi...
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Season 2
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Episode 14
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32:07
Office Hours: My Favorite Teacher & The Looking Glass Self
Welcome to my office hours! I have often thought that the times my students come and talk with me during office hours are some of the most real moments in higher education. The Office Hours episodes of Most Popular will try and give you t...
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Season 2
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Episode 13
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12:57
Mentors Make the Difference! with Rasheda Williams of Empowered Flower Girl
Rasheda Williams is the founder and Chief Empowering Officer of Empowered Flower Girl, a social enterprise based in Detroit, Michigan. Listen in as we talk about Rasheda's background in journalism and her shift towards social entrepreneursh...
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Season 2
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Episode 11
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31:06
How much screen time is too much? With Emily Cherkin, MEd
Ever feel like the most important relationship in your life is with your phone? Have you found yourself wondering if the kids these days will know how to read (and fold) a paper map or be able to write a check? How young is too young to get a p...
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Season 2
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Episode 10
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31:58
EcoAvengers Assemble! Comics & Environmental Justice with Rebecca Bratspies
Comic books are becoming increasingly great examples of how social justice messages can be mixed with great storytelling and artistry. Rebecca Bratspies is an attorney and author of the comic books "Environmental Justice Chronicles", along with...
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Season 2
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Episode 9
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32:05
Unmasking Masculinity with Simon Rinne of Mindful Men
The portrayal of men in media has been fairly consistent. Take one part muscle (see Thor), one part pain tolerance (see, well, any Fast and Furious film), add a dash of handsomeness (again, Thor, but also anything with The Rock), and stir using...
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Season 2
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Episode 8
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36:25
Dismantling Diet Culture with Michael Ulloa
Ever heard the phrase "Train like a beast, look like a beauty"? Or, "Nothing tastes as good as skinny feels." Or, "Eat it now, pay for it later." There are so many similar messages aimed at using shame or misinformation in order to convince peo...
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31:01
Tackling Difficult Topics with Bruce Anthony
In this episode of Most Popular we are talking about the conversations that are hard to have! Joining Dr. Adrienne is the fantastic Bruce Anthony of the "Unsolicited Perspectives." podcast. Bruce discusses his journey into podcasting, his...
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Season 2
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Episode 6
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36:31
Polyamory is Having a Moment: Understanding Non-Monogamy with Deanna Fierman
This week we are talking about all things non-monogamy with Deanna Fierman, a mental health therapist at All the Colors Counseling. The conversations ranges from the ways Will Smith and Jada Pinkett Smith revealed their relationship statu...
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40:18
Is HGTV Real? With Kristina Browning
Here's a quick dad joke: Why did the scarecrow go into home renovation? Because he was outstanding in his field! This episode of most popular is a home reno crossover between a realtor/podcaster and a professor/podcaster. My guest is Kris...
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Season 2
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Episode 4
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34:53
Queer Vibes Pod: LGBTQ voices on the air with Dr. Bruce Drushel
In this episode of Most Popular we talk about the history of queer representation in radio and what this looks like as podcasting has taken off. Dr. Bruce Drushel highlights , the impact of pop culture including how it influences societal...
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Season 2
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Episode 3
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36:10
Did the Eras Tour Save the Economy? A Conversation with Dr. Cecilia Rio
Welcome to the summer of ’23 trifeceta! We are talking about the economic impact of Barbie, Beyoncé, and Taylor Swift with Dr. Cecilia Rio, an economist with a focus on gender and race. The episode delves into the impact of pop culture on t...
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Season 2
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Episode 2
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28:04
Choice in Close-Up: Women's Health as Storylines in Popular Culture with Steph Herold
In this episode of Most Popular, Dr. Adrienne Trier-Bieniek talks with researcher Steph Herold from Abortion Onscreen about the television series Little Fires Everywhere which premiered on Hulu in 2020. Steph's research in public health led...
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Season 2
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Episode 1
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29:58
Season 2 is on the way!
And I'm back! Most Popular has been on a bit of a hiatus while life took over. I've missed talking with people about the ways society is impacted by pop culture! New episodes will begin again on February 7th, because on Wednesday's we wear pink...
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4:09
What has happened Since Combahee?
Listen in as I talk with Dr. Dara Nix-Stevenson (@sincecombahee) as we talk about the roots of the Combahee River Collective, the connection between the history of the Black feminist movement, and what the future of social movements surrounding eq...
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36:57
The Backstage of Education
In this episode I speak with two women in education. The first is a school board member for Orange County Public Schools. We talk about what kids need in order to be successful students. The second works as a counselor for a rural school district ...
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27:20
Technology and Society
Listen to a fascinating conversation on the ways technology has become engulfed in society. Featuring experts in the tech field, sociology of digital culture, and cyber crimes.Guest include:Dr. Lee Paulsen, Project KuiperDr. Deborah Lupton, Univer...
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49:05
Breaking Down the Stigma of Weight with Dr. Erin Harrop
In this episode Dr. Erin Harrop talks about their research in the area of atypical anorexia. We discuss weight-related stigma, being a researcher that studies what they know, and how to care for people when they are working through an eating disor...
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44:59
Taking Care of our Mental Health with Dr. Aileen Fullchange
For this podcast I speak licensed psychologist Dr. Aileen Fullchange, an expert in several fields. We talk about trauma, how trauma manifests in bodies and how various intersectionalities make trauma even more complex.As you listen, please take ca...
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39:47
Having Faith in Yourself: Talking with the Rev. Dr. Megan Rohrer
The Rev. Dr. Megan Rohrer is the first openly transgender pastor ordained in the Lutheran church. The pastor of Grace Lutheran Church and the Community Chaplain Coordinator for the San Francisco Police Department, Megan served for over a decade a...
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43:54
Theater Kids Forever! With Nick Bazo
Nick Bazo is the Education Director for the Garden Theater in Winter Garden Florida. Listen in as we talk about what an arts-based education means, how theatre and activism are connected, and how doing theater during a pandemic can help kids expre...
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34:49
Finding Art Online
What impact does art have on the community? Listen in as Dr. Wendy Givoglu talks about what community art means, the use of social media to share arts-based news and the importance of a thriving art scene for millennials.For more information and t...
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29:40
Existing in a Celebrity Society with Dr. Samita Nandy
Listen in as Dr. Samita Nandy breaks down how celebrity culture is studied, why it affects our daily lives, and shares her behind-the-scenes knowledge of fame and the impact it can have a society. For more information and teaching resources pleas...
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26:53
Laughter is our Connection with Juliette Burton
For this episode, I speak with the very talented comedienne, Juliette Burton. Juliette's award-winning one-woman shows have taken a cutting edge approach to smashing the shame and stigma associated with mental illness. Through comedy, Juliette tel...
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33:21
What Makes the News, News? Talking about Journalism with Elizabeth Chuck
Over the last few years there has been a growing discussion and debate about what journalism is. The term “fake news” has become extraordinarily prevalent in our public discussions. And, we’ve seen social media provide loose examples of news, w...
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