The Drip Digest

The Drip Digest

The Drip Digest is a weekly podcast hosted by Kristin, Ben and Julie - 3 millennials who are passionate about pop culture. Join them as they explore how their generation is influenced by what we consume on our screens. Each week we will discuss and debate what’s currently trending in pop culture including film, tv, music, celebrity and current events.

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May 9, 2025 68 mins

It's Mother’s Day weekend! Ben and Julie’s moms call in to share their favorite things about being a mom before the hosts drop some iconic “momisms." Then they switch gears and breakdown Marvel’s Thunderbolts* .   How does this film stand against the previous MCU films and does it do enough to re-excite us?

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Ben and Julie break down Episode 4 of The Last of Us Season 2: “Day One.” It’s Dina and Ellie’s first day in Seattle and we dig into the growing conflict between the Scars and the Wolves, and how the show is masterful at efficient storytelling

Spoilers ahead — you’ve been warned.

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We jump headfirst into the new Seth Rogen series The Studio, swap stories from our days grinding in the entertainment industry, and riff on a handful of other Hollywood-set shows and movies.

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The Last of Us S2 Ep. 3 – “The Path” | Binge Breakdown

Still reeling from last week, Ben and Julie dig into the aftermath of the last episode and debate: did this week feel like filler, or was it great character development and setup? Plus, Bella Ramsey is absolutely killing it.

Spoilers ahead — you’ve been warned.

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We are remote this week and we're talking about David Fincher directing a Tarantino script with Brad Pitt. Then we dive into the newly announced Beatles films from Sam Mendes, one for each member of the Fab Four.

Then you've heard us complain about sequels and reboots but what does the gang think should come back? The buried gems, and the canceled-too-soon shows that actually deserve a second life. 

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Welcome to Binge Breakdown, the latest spin-off from The Drip Digest!
In this new series, the gang dives deep into your favorite TV shows, breaking them down episode by episode. Ben and Julie kick things off this week with The Last of Us — starting with a quick recap of Season 1 and a full breakdown of Season 2, Episode 1: “Future Days.”

Don’t worry — The Drip Digest still drops every Thursday.

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The Last of Us S2 Ep. 2 – “Through the Valley” | Binge Breakdown
Ben and Julie are back to break down Episode 2 of The Last of Us Season 2: “Through the Valley.” We dive into the big moments, changes from the game, and where the show is heading next. The final scene hit hard, are we ok? Let’s talk about it.

Spoilers ahead — you’ve been warned.

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Our failed attempt at a Mini Episode.  We are sans Kristin this week but apparently still have plenty to talk about.  Before we jump into our Review of The Last of Us season 2 premiere, we talk about our frustrations with resume writing and then reveal our favorite Val Kilmer movies.

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After a brief update on Ben's content fast, the crew discuss some great adaptations.  After that they each reveal their favorite movies in the following categories: Drama, Comedy, Action, Sci-fi, Romance, Fantasy, & a surprise category, can you guess what it is?

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Ben tells us about his drastic decision to go on a content fast.  We give a high level intro to F1 and the Netflix docuseries Drive to Survive and then share some great books we've recently read!

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In honor of our 20th episode, we go back to where we started and catch up on our dating status.  We share our preferred love language and discuss how the digital age has changed the dynamic of dating

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We share our thoughts about the surprise winners from the Oscars and our reactions to this years ceremony.  Then Severance's new season has us discussing whether we think there are any differences between our work-selves versus our home-selves. 

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Kristin is back! The crew talks about some of their top three cereals, desserts, and veggies.  Then hear their review of the new Captain America movie and their overall thoughts of the state of the Marvel Cinematic Universe. 

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Julie and Ben share their reactions to the Super Bowl and dive deep into the halftime show.  Then they share what Saturday Night Live's legacy means to them.  

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Ben and Julie give their thoughts on the Grammy awards and the first few episodes of Penguin. Then they finish it off with their predictions for the this Sunday's Super Bowl. 

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Our quick opinions on the recently announced Oscar nominations before going deep on the first half of the year's big blockbuster movies. Can you guess which ones we may or may not be excited to see in theaters?

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We share some of our pop culture comfort food and stuff we love that may not have made it to the main stream.

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We take a break from pop culture talk and discuss our experience navigating last week's historic wildfires both physically and emotionally, including how social media and online apps helped provide important information

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In Episode 12, we kick off sharing our 2025 intentions and what we thought about this years Golden Globes. Then the crew goes deep into our relationship with social media and the habits we want to kick for the new year!

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We share our picks for the best pop culture (film, tv, music, and more) of 2024 and then play a rousing game of this or that. Sneak peak - Chappell or Sabrina???

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