In this very special episode of pops shakes, your three dedicated hosts take the task of breaking down the entirety of season one of the hut CW series Riverdale. Starting with a summary (a staggering 36 minute one at that) the gang goes on to discuss their favorite moments, the steamiest moments, and the most cringe. Finally, you'll hear straight from the horses mouth the top rated episodes of the season and why! Stay tuned for more pops shakes in the future, and thanks for sticking around!
DISCLAIMER: This episode was recorded in the summer of 2021, so if what we say sounds incorrect/outdated, it is likely for that reason.
25 Apr 2022
Chapter Thirteen: The Sweet Hereafter/Alexa, Play "Burning Down the House" by Talking Heads
WE’RE BACK BABY!! This week we’re joined by friends and Riverdale lovers Max and Isey to discuss the SEASON ONE FINALE, The Sweet Hereafter. Will Fred be alright? Is Cheryl doing alright? What’s up with the evolution of music choices in this show? All this and more, in the episode!
DISCLAIMER: This episode was recorded in the summer of 2021, so if what we say sounds incorrect/outdated, it is likely for that reason.
22 Jul 2021
Chapter Twelve: Anatomy of a Murder/ You Did a Bad Thing Daddy
This week we are joined by actor and Riverdale fan extraordinaire, Shelbi Florence to discuss Chapter 12: Anatomy Of A Murder. Where is Jughead? Who planted the gun in FP’s trailer? And most importantly, who killed Jason Blossom?? All this and more in the episode!
15 Jul 2021
Chapter Eleven: To Riverdale and Back Again/ Hipster Pizza Places Don't Slice The Pizza
This week we’re joined by our friend and Toronto based rapper Ethan Torrence to discuss episode 11, To Riverdale and Back Again. Is FP really getting his act together? Has Polly drank a strawberry milkshake everyday? Is Varchie on the horizon? Why don’t these hipster pizza cut the damn pie!? All this and more, in the episode!
8 Jul 2021
Chapter Ten: The Lost Weekend/ Worst Birthday Ever!!!
This week we’re joined by Sonia’s (stinky) boyfriend Andrew to discuss possibly the most iconic episode of Riverdale ever. What will happen with Jughead’s birthday? What are our picks if we had a birthday double feature? How necessary was the dance battle between Cheryl and Veronica? All this and more, in the episode!
30 Jun 2021
Chapter Nine: La Grande Illusion/ Fred is Our #1 DILF
In this episode, we’re joined by Ryan’s roommate (and filmmaker extraordinaire) Mckay to break down this week’s episode of Riverdale. Why did Polly choose to live in Thornhill? Does Fred know what DILF means? Can Alice get ANY crazier? All this and more, in the episode!
17 Jun 2021
Chapter Eight: The Outsiders/ Man Wears A Tank Top
In this week's episode, we're joined by Archie Comics mega-fan (and host of Back of the Class Podcast) Jordyn to talk about another jampacked episode of Riverdale. Will Polly pick the Cooper house or Thornhill? Does Nana Rose actually know whats happening? When will the spice return???? All this and more, in the episode!
7 Jun 2021
Chapter Seven: In a Lonley Place/ #getyourpitchforks
This episode we're joined by Ryan's brother Joey, to talk about the 7th episode of Riverdale (halfway through season 1)! Will F.P and Jughead's relationship be rekindled? Is dancing at a club like you're at a bar-mitzvah the next craze? Should arson be normalized? All this and more, in the episode!
24 May 2021
Chapter Six: Faster, Pussycats! Kill! Kill!/ An Abundance of Smooches
In this week's episode, we're joined by Zoe, a hot girl with stomach issues, to talk about another (shmexy) episode of Riverdale. Will Archie find success in music? Is Alice a top or bottom in her marriage? What's the spiciest moment in an episode with an abundance of smooches? All this and more, in the episode!
17 May 2021
Chapter Five: Heart of Darkness/ Murder, Abuse and Football (feat. Deadbeats Podcast)
In this week's episode, we’re joined by Zack and Keshav from Deadbeats Podcast to talk about the jam-packed fifth episode of Riverdale. What happens at Jason’s memorial? Does Nana Rose actually know what’s happening? What political alignment is Archie? All this and more, in the episode!
10 May 2021
Chapter Four: The Last Picture Show/ Ms. G is a Sketch Queen
In this week’s episode, we’re joined by Layla’s brother Jonah, where we talk about our fave sketch queen, Ms. Grundy. Who is “Ms. Grundy”? What Hogwarts house do each character belong to? How many times will we say “bananas” this season? All this and more, in the episode!
3 May 2021
Chapter Three: Body Double/ Bare Chested Male Bondage
In this episode, we’re joined by Shana (who is not an incestuous twin), where we talk about how sexy teachers fix everything. What the heck is a sticky maple? Will Archie live out his Troy Bolton fantasy? Did Riverdale fix racism and sexism in a single episode? All this and more, in the episode!
26 Apr 2021
Chapter Two: Touch of Evil/ The Roast of Melanie Bercobitch
In this episode, we’re joined by our friend Mel B (not Scary Spice, unfortunately), where we talk about another wild episode of Riverdale. Did Cheryl kill Jason? What astrological sign is Jughead? What’s Sonia’s COVID test result? All this and more, in the episode!
19 Apr 2021
Chapter One: The River's Edge/ Pilot²
Welcome to the first episode of Pop’s Shakes! In this episode, we are joined by Layla’s boyfriend Lee while talking over the masterpiece that is the Riverdale pilot episode. What happened to Jason Blossom? Does High School Musical exist in the Riverdale universe? Is a moose penis larger than a horse penis? All this and more, in the episode!
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