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It’s the first episode of 2026, and Rachel and Brandon are officially back in New York—emotionally exhausted, tech-cursed, and ready to unpack it all. They kick things off by processing holiday travel trauma, the psychological damage of returning to your childhood home, and the devastating realization that Carolina Ale House nachos do not hold up to NYC standards.
From there, the conversation turns reflective: was 2025 a good year or a bad year? Brandon shares why it was one of the most transformative years of his life, while Rachel realizes hers may have been a rare year of stability, rest, and physical health—even if her brain was fully rotted by the internet.
Then it’s a full pop culture rewind. They revisit TikTok briefly “going dark,” Kendrick Lamar’s Super Bowl moment, the rise and fall of LaBubus, White Lotus monoculture magic, Lady Gaga’s triumphant return, Coldplay’s cursed kiss cam, the papal conclave era, Taylor & Travis engagement rumors, Katy Perry going to space, the Louvre heist, and late-night TV’s uncertain future.
Finally, they unleash their bold (and occasionally unhinged) predictions for 2026—covering Bravo shakeups, pop star flops, influencer infiltration, reality TV gamification, AI movies, celebrity dental brands, and who might be quietly getting engaged next.
They close by asking listeners what they want Pop Snitch to become in the new year—and inviting everyone to help shape the future of the pod.

Chapters:

00:00:00 – Back in NYC, holiday travel trauma & family regression


00:05:00 – Was 2025 good or bad? Stability, rest & brain rot


00:09:20 – 2006 nostalgia, gospel group trauma & host home nightmares


00:17:40 – Why religious authority + bad rules broke us


00:19:10 – TikTok blackout, Kendrick at the Super Bowl & LaBubu mania


00:23:15 – White Lotus monoculture & why it works


00:26:35 – Lady Gaga’s return, GagaChella & concert chaos


00:29:10 – Coldplay kiss cam, public shame & missed opportunities


00:32:10 – 2025 pop culture highlights: Pope drama, Taylor, Katy & the Louvre heist


00:39:10 – 2026 predictions: Bravo shakeups, pop stars, AI, influencers & what’s next for Pop Snitch