POP! Goes the Kernel

Hosted by Gabriella Mercedes and Marissa Armstrong and Isabella Lindsey and Jackson Redish and Libby Heckert and Gracy Anne Frank · Kentucky Kernel

4.6from 9 ratings

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65Podcast AuthorityScore out of 100 · How it is scored

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Episodes: 9
Ratings: Monthly
Cadence: 2025
First episode: 1M
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About POP! Goes the Kernel

Welcome to Pop! Goes the Kernel – your ultimate deep dive into the world of pop culture! Hosted by a team of entertainment-loving journalists from the Kentucky Kernel, we break down the latest in movies, TV, music, celebrity news, internet trends, and more. From award show hot takes to viral TikTok moments, no pop culture topic is off-limits. Whether you’re a casual fan or a full-blown pop culture aficionado, we’ve got the commentary, debates, and deep dives you need to stay in the know. New episodes drop regularly—so grab your popcorn and let’s get into it!

Publisher: Kentucky Kernel
Category: news
Language: en
Explicit: No
First episode: 19 Feb 2025
Latest episode: 16 Oct 2026

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34 episodes in the feed.

16 Oct 2026
Season 4 Episode 5: Shane Gillis, Soulja Boy and Kelly Clarkson
Welcome back to Pop! Goes the Kernel! This week, your hosts Marissa Armstrong, Isabella Lindsey, and Gabriella Mercedes discuss Shane Gillis’ recent appearance on SNL, Soulja Boy running for president, Kelly Clarkson drama and more.
8 Oct 2026
Season 4 Episode 4: Jackson Olson, Chris Hansen and Olivia Dean drama
Welcome back to Pop! Goes the Kernel! This week, your hosts Marissa Armstrong, Isabella Lindsey, and Gabriella Mercedes discuss all of the current drama surrounding celebrities such as Jackson Olson, Chris Hansen, Olivia Dean and more.
1 Oct 2026
Season 4 Episode 3: VMAs, Taylor Swift and the top 100 TV shows of the century
Welcome back to Pop! Goes the Kernel! This week, your hosts Marissa Armstrong, Isabella Lindsey, and Gabriella Mercedes discuss the 2026 MTV Video Music Awards, Taylor Swift’s “The Life of a Showgirl: The Encore,” The New York Times’ 100 best TV shows of the 21st century and more.

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YouTube views: 1,181,004; Score snapshot 15 Sept 2025
Apple Podcasts (US): 5.0 / 5; 1 ratings
Spotify: 4.5 / 5; 8 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 65 / 100

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Quality: 84
Social presence: 0
YouTube: 86
Engagement: 31

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Questions about POP! Goes the Kernel

Who hosts POP! Goes the Kernel?

Gabriella Mercedes and Marissa Armstrong and Isabella Lindsey and Jackson Redish and Libby Heckert and Gracy Anne Frank host the show. Published by Kentucky Kernel.

How often do new episodes come out?

The show publishes monthly, based on its RSS feed.

Does POP! Goes the Kernel take guests?

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