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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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Navigating Narcissism in LGBTQ+ Relationships with Sally Leslie

Jun 11 2024 32 mins

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 toxic, narcissistic relationships. We talk about the challenges of finding relevant literature and the pervasive heteronormativity in self-help

Office Hours: My Favorite Teacher & The Looking Glass Self

Jun 06 2024 12 mins

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 that feeling of tucking in to a sort-of comfortable office chair and taking a deep dive into a topic, event, or question that needed some extra TLC

Mentors Make the Difference! with Rasheda Williams of Empowered Flower Girl

May 28 2024 31 mins

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 entrepreneurship and advocacy for youth, including her creation of Empowered Flower Girl, which focuses on helping young people cope with challenges such as b

How much screen time is too much? With Emily Cherkin, MEd

May 14 2024 31 mins

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 phone for your child? In this episode of Most Popular I am talking with Emily Cherkin, The ScreenTime Consultant. Emily is a Seattle-based pa

EcoAvengers Assemble! Comics & Environmental Justice with Rebecca Bratspies

Apr 30 2024 32 mins

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 the artist Charlie LaGreca. In this episode Rebecca talks about the intersection of environmental justice, law, and pop culture. Rebecca sh

Unmasking Masculinity with Simon Rinne of Mindful Men

Apr 16 2024 36 mins

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 a stick made out of the strongest metal in all the land. This recipe will bring you the manly-man, a person who is not just tough physicall

Dismantling Diet Culture with Michael Ulloa

Apr 02 2024 31 mins

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 people that they are one gym routine or diet away from the body that they are told is achievable, especially as we find ourselves scrolling thr

Tackling Difficult Topics with Bruce Anthony

Mar 19 2024 36 mins

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 experiences, and his approach towards discussing difficult but important topics, including learning from his past conversations about issues he t

Polyamory is Having a Moment: Understanding Non-Monogamy with Deanna Fierman

Mar 05 2024 40 mins

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 status (hint-they didn't do so in a super chill Facebook update), to Deanna's experience specializing in polyamorous relationships. Dr. Adrienne learns

Is HGTV Real? With Kristina Browning

Feb 20 2024 34 mins

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 Kristina Browning, a licensed realtor and home functionality coach. We talk about the impact of home improvement shows, how their existence affects th