No news is still news on this pop culture roundup featuring Bryce Dallas Howard’s pay gap fix (0:50), Jennette McCurdy’s perfect book title (4:15), Biden’s do-gooder attempt to stop Penguin Randomhouse from absorbing another publishing house (14:25), and just who’s watching the CW (20:50). For Love it or Hate it (25:50), Shelby stumbles over her love for Prey and Matt throws it back to The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas. ...

Shelby and Matt put their best brit forward as they talk about Brad Pitt’s new action comedy Bullet Train. ...

Pete Davidson says goodbye to Kim K (4:18). Hamilton gets the Bible school treatment (6:15). James Franco is back in the news (13:40). And the Discovery+HBO Max merger causes some panic (19:05). For love it or hate it (31:10), Matt is building interest for Five Days at Memorial and Shelby is begging people to listen to Sabrina Carpenter’s new album emails I can’t send. ...

Shelby and Matt channel their inner NPR gods to pick apart the themes of humanity in B. J. Novak's new film Vengeance. Dead white girls and douchebags galore, it's time to see if this indie film is taking hits or pulling punches   ...

Taylor Swift is a climate criminal (0:35). Will Smith is finally apologetic (18:10). Bridgerton the musical is officially on thin ice (23:45). And Shakira might be going to prison (29:10). For love it or hate it (31:50), Shelby liked Not Okay and Matt explains Beyoncé’s Renaissance. ...

It’s a yes and a maybe for Jordan Peele’s Nope. This sci-fi/horror/allegory/monster blockbuster is breaking records and blowing minds — but can it live up to scrutiny or is it jsut a dish best served twice? ...