Group Chat

About Group Chat

What’s everyone buzzing about? Whatever it is, we’re talking about it on Group Chat — your weekly connection to the unpredictable, weird, and wonderful world of pop culture. Each week, Tiffany Bentley gathers a revolving panel of friends and pop culture enthusiasts— film buffs, music lovers, theater nerds, gamers, foodies, and more to break down viral memes & internet trends, dissect the latest blockbuster, spark playful debates, and talk about what you’re talking about. If you’re looking for levity from the news, we’ve got you covered. Group Chat feels like grabbing coffee with friends who bring fresh takes and good vibes: thoughtful, insightful, and, most importantly, fun. Listen live on Fridays at 11am, and Sundays at 4pm on BTPM NPR. No worries if you miss the broadcast — stream or download Group Chat on your preferred podcast platform, via the BTPM Listen app, or directly on our website below. Join the Group Chat! Pop culture is better when we’re all talking about it. Drop your two cents on Bluesky or X by using #BTPMGroupChat to join the conversation!

Publisher

BTPM NPR

Category

arts · news · society & culture · tv & film

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

9 Feb 2024

Latest episode

16 Oct 2026

Latest episodes

111 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   16 Oct 2026

   Fall Fits: Finding Your Style

   Fall is here, but great style is about more than following the latest trends. On this episode of Group Chat, we’re talking fall fashion, personal style and how what we wear can become a form of confidence and self-expression. Plus, ahead of the Find Your FIT event at the Burchfield Penney Art Center, we’re putting the spotlight on Buffalo’s fashion community and asking: What does your style say about you?

2. 

   9 Oct 2026

   What Makes a Movie Worth the Big Screen?

   Streaming has changed the way we watch movies, but has it changed what makes a film worth seeing on the big screen? As the Buffalo International Film Festival celebrates 20 years of bringing filmmakers, movie lovers, and original stories together, Group Chat takes a look at the evolving moviegoing experience. From rising costs and streaming convenience to sequels, franchises, and independent films, what does it take to get audiences excited about going to the theater? We explore what keeps people coming back, the role film festivals play in creating a shared moviegoing experience, and whether the future of the big screen is less about where we watch movies and more about the stories giving us a reason to show up.

3. 

   2 Oct 2026

   What’s the REAL Cost of Raising an Athlete?

   Behind every young athlete chasing their dreams is a family making sacrifices. But what does it really take to support those dreams? On this episode of Group Chat, we’re exploring the realities of raising young athletes, from financial commitments and emotional sacrifices to the pressures of competition and navigating the business of sports. We examine the challenges parents face, the expectations placed on young athletes, and what happens when a child’s dream becomes a commitment for the entire family.

Who has been a guest on Group Chat

Names identified in recent episode analyses. Showing up to five guests.

• Edreys Wajed
• Noah Falck
• Dallas Taylor
• Adam Zyglis
• Rahsaan DeLain

Reach and audience

Public platform figures. Ratings count people who left a rating, not total listeners.

YouTube views

4,420,507

Score snapshot 15 Sept 2025

Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

1 ratings

Spotify

5.0 / 5

5 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 43 / 100

A composite of feed quality, social presence, YouTube performance and engagement. Read the methodology.

Quality

48

Social presence

0

YouTube

93

Engagement

0

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Does not typically book guests

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