Pop Culture Podcast

About Pop Culture Podcast

Pop Culture Podcast, hosted by Laura Alexis, CEO of Pop Recovery Systems, and Dr. Eric Smith, DO FASMBS, offers a unique look at weight loss surgery and plastic surgery from both patient and surgeon perspectives. Laura, a visionary and passionate advocate for patient care, and Dr.Eric Smith, a pioneer in robotics for general surgery, explore the health and wellness industry, body image, and self-care. While they do dive into the life-changing effects of weight loss surgery and plastic surgery, they also focus on the journey of health and wellness with insight from the coolest guests. Tune in for expert insights, candid stories, and a well-rounded view of the transformative impact of these procedures from both sides of the operating table.

Publisher

Pop Recovery Systems

Category

health & fitness

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

24 Oct 2024

Latest episode

21 Mar 2025

Latest episodes

21 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   21 Mar 2025

   From Football to Entrepreneurship: Chris Doering on Passion, Perseverance & Success

   In this episode of the Pop Culture Podcast, hosts Laura and Dr. Eric Smith sit down with Chris Doering, former professional football player, to explore his journey from college athlete to entrepreneur. Chris shares what fueled his passion for football, the lessons he learned throughout his career, and how opening his own business became his next great challenge. This conversation explores the evolving landscape of athletics, the diminishing role of adversity, and the value of failure in perso...

2. 

   14 Mar 2025

   Steve Lundquist on His Olympic Career, Overcoming Setbacks, and Entrepreneurial Journey

   In this episode of the Pop Culture Podcast, hosts Laura and Dr. Eric Smith welcome special guest Steve Lundquist, former American swimmer and Olympic gold medalist, for an inspiring conversation on perseverance, success, and transformation. Steve shares how he fell in love with swimming and the dedication it took to reach the Olympics. Beyond his legendary athletic career, Steve discusses the habits that have helped him succeed in business and life. They explore overcoming setbacks, the impor...

3. 

   7 Mar 2025

   Jason Scheff on Overcoming Addiction, Finding Resilience, and His Music Journey

   In this episode of the Pop Culture Podcast, Laura and Dr. Eric Smith sit down with Jason Scheff, American musician, singer, and songwriter, best known for his time with Chicago. Jason opens up about his career journey in the music industry, sharing the challenges he faced and how he built resilience through tough times. They dive into the importance of taking breaks and maintaining perspective in both life and career. Jason also reflects on his path to sobriety, and they discuss the value of ...

Reach and audience

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

Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

9 ratings

Spotify

5.0 / 5

1 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 52 / 100

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

Quality

63

Social presence

97

YouTube

0

Engagement

51

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Books guests

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