Want to know more about the early days of the video game industry? Wondering how Hello Kitty became so popular? Join Tracy and Holly as they explore the science behind pop culture in PopStuff, a podcast by HowStuffWorks.com.
172 Available Episodes (172 Total)Average duration: 00:37:46
Jun 03, 2013
Greatest Hits: Perfume: The Culture of Scent
00:36:41
Have you ever wondered what Tracy and Holly smell like? They’ll tell you! They’re also eager to talk about how people use and perceive perfume, and why cottage-industry perfumeries attract such devoted followings.
May 27, 2013
Greatest Hits: Nostalgia for the Good old Games
00:54:52
Both Tracy and Holly love new games, but they also fondly recall the early days of the video game industry. Take a trip down memory lane as talk turns to arcades, “Wreck-it Ralph” and why gamers get so attached to the titles.
May 22, 2013
Greatest Hits: Zombies and Vampires and … where is this headed?
00:39:09
The entertainment market is saturated with supernatural creatures, but vampires and zombies seem to be the most popular, with werewolves coming in a close third. What will we be seeing the most of once the various iterations of the undead are played out?
May 13, 2013
Greatest Hits: PopStuff's Cuppa Joe
00:54:55
PopStuff is addicted to coffee. This stimulant seems to have a stranglehold on humanity, and an entire culture has sprung up around it. Where does coffee actually come from, and why is our love affair with it so solid?
May 08, 2013
Greatest Hits: Robots in Pop Culture
00:44:46
From Rosie to Bender and far beyond, robots have been a part of the media we consume for decades. Tracy and Holly talk about R2D2, Wall-E, Terminators and a host of other mechanical pals, trying to figure out why we love them so.
May 06, 2013
Greatest Hits: PopStuff Doesn’t Believe the Hype
00:37:46
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Marketers often depend on hype to foster interest in a product, but sometimes, the hype machine backfires. Tracy and Holly talk about the hype cycle and hash out how it applies to tech, movies, music and other consumables."
May 01, 2013
Greatest Hits: Why is this PopStuff stuck in my head?
00:33:04
Have you ever had a song stuck in your head? That’s an earworm, and it’s an extremely common phenomenon. Holly and Tracy wonder why our brains latch onto small pieces of information, how you get rid of them, and why it’s important to study this field.
Apr 29, 2013
Greatest Hits: PopStuff Isn't Cool Enough to Be a Hipster
00:33:43
Hipster. The very word makes people sneer. Why are hipsters viewed with such disdain? And what makes a person a hipster, anyway? Tracy and Holly examine the history of the word “hipster,” as well as the various definitions of what a hipster is.
Apr 24, 2013
Greatest Hits: Cooking With PopStuff
00:36:57
Bon appétit! There are more cooking shows on television than ever before, but it seems fewer and fewer people are actually prepping their own food. Has cooking become a spectator sport? Listen in to learn more.
Apr 22, 2013
Greatest Hits: Internet, You So Crazy
00:31:13
We all know the Internet is awash with garbage, but there are also some hilarious and creative gems floating around the ether. When Tracy and Holly separate the wheat from the chaff, what Web memes and other delights do they fall in love with?
Jun 03 | 00:36:41
Greatest Hits: Perfume: The Culture of Scent
May 27 | 00:54:52
Greatest Hits: Nostalgia for the Good old Games
May 22 | 00:39:09
Greatest Hits: Zombies and Vampires and … where is this headed?
May 13 | 00:54:55
Greatest Hits: PopStuff's Cuppa Joe
May 08 | 00:44:46
Greatest Hits: Robots in Pop Culture
May 06 | 00:37:46
Greatest Hits: PopStuff Doesn’t Believe the Hype
May 01 | 00:33:04
Greatest Hits: Why is this PopStuff stuck in my head?
Apr 29 | 00:33:43
Greatest Hits: PopStuff Isn't Cool Enough to Be a Hipster
Apr 24 | 00:36:57
Greatest Hits: Cooking With PopStuff
Apr 22 | 00:31:13
Greatest Hits: Internet, You So Crazy
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