Good Noticings
Vox Media Podcast Network
Good Noticings is the pop culture podcast that makes you smarter. Every week, comedians Claire Parker and Ashley Hamilton dive beyond the biggest headlines with thoughtful analysis and sharp banter. Tune in for recommendations and rapid-fire reviews of all the latest fiction, music, movies, and TV alongside their signature exploration of buzzy nonfiction.
New episodes drop every Wednesday. From the Vox Media Podcast Network.
New episodes drop every Wednesday. From the Vox Media Podcast Network.
Episodes
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Apr 1, 2026 • 1h 11min
Noticing Sophie Rain’s Influence, Sheryl Sandberg’s Lean, and the Death of Sora
They dig into turmoil around a major feminist brand, including a surprise 25‑year‑old CEO hire and AI pivot. A strange Alpine ‘divorce’ on hiking trails prompts a debate about negligence and culture. Internet niches go viral with a Diner Goth subculture critique. They also cover OpenAI winding down a flashy video project and profile an influencer whose crafted youthful persona raises ethical questions.
Mar 25, 2026 • 2h 29min
Noticing Lindy West’s Adult Braces, Chappell Roan’s Personality, and Taylor Frankie Paul’s Bachelorette Season
They unpack Chappell Roan’s public behavior and a São Paulo security scare. They trace chaotic TSA lines back to DHS funding fights and ICE politics. They recount Taylor Frankie Paul’s troubled casting and the Bachelorette cancellation. They dissect Lindy West’s new book, public reveal, and the power dynamics around her shift to non-monogamy.
Mar 18, 2026 • 1h 37min
Noticing the Ingredients in David Bars, WNBA Negotiations, and Rebel Wilson
They dig into a nutrition scandal around a popular protein bar and the ingredient drama behind it. They unpack tense WNBA negotiations and what revenue-share rules mean for the season. They probe a high-profile celebrity legal and PR crisis involving alleged smear tactics. Short takes on FCC media moves and GLP-1 controversies round out the conversation.
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Mar 11, 2026 • 1h 27min
Noticing How Timothee Upset the Ballet, Celebrities With Abs, and Prediction Markets Built for Insider Trading
They trace the viral “celebrities with abs” trend and how wellness culture shapes effortless‑body narratives. They debate a new dramatization of the Kennedys and the ethics of inventing private lives. They unpack Timothée Chalamet’s take that ballet and opera are struggling art forms and the finances behind that claim. They explore prediction markets, insider leaks, and who profits from speculative betting.
Mar 4, 2026 • 1h 30min
Noticing Clavicular’s Essence, Gucci’s New Direction, and Traitor Rob Rausch
They dig into Zendaya and Tom Holland’s secretive publicity moves. They unpack a U.S.-Israel strike on Iran and its ripple effects. They cover Kansas revoking trans IDs and the human impact. They debate Demna’s controversial Gucci debut and whether it’s critique or commerce. They explore Clavicular’s looksmax culture and how streaming monetizes performative masculinity.
5 snips
Feb 25, 2026 • 1h 35min
Noticing Manon’s Hiatus, Timothee Chalamet’s Friendships, and The Jakarta Method
They unpack Manon’s sudden hiatus and the fan theories swirling around it. They cover the Supreme Court striking down Trump’s tariffs and how tariffs were used as political leverage. They discuss Prince Andrew’s arrest and tangled history. They talk about Timothée Chalamet’s admiration for Matthew McConaughey. They summarize The Jakarta Method and US Cold War interventions.
4 snips
Feb 18, 2026 • 1h 48min
Noticing a History of Emerald Fennell, Etsy Witches, and Margaret Qualley
A playful dive into Etsy’s crackdown on witchy spell sellers and whether magic can be bought online. A chat about slippery Olympic ice and how conditions upended skaters. A look at the SAVE Act and its likely effects on voting access. An exploration of Margaret Qualley’s guarded public image. A director’s retrospective tracing Emerald Fennell’s films and controversies.
6 snips
Feb 11, 2026 • 1h 38min
Noticing the Super Bowl, Successful Chicken, and Olympic Penis Cheating
They unpack Super Bowl halftime symbolism, cameos, and the political and cultural imagery in a major pop performance. They debate ski-jumping tampering rumors and odd Olympic controversies. They explore competitive spreadsheeting as a quirky new sport and trace how Raising Cane’s became a cultural force. They also react to media layoffs and the rebranding of political social accounts.
5 snips
Feb 4, 2026 • 1h 51min
Noticing the RHONY Reboot, the Safdie Rift, and Kesha’s Whole Story
Grammys reactions and a joke about effort versus effortless pop culture. A deep dive into why the Safdie brothers split and concerns about risky filmmaking practices. A look at griefbots and the ethical problems of AI chatbots for the dead. Discussion of the RHONY reboot and the tensions around legacy casting. A long segment tracing Kesha’s legal fight and industry fallout.
Jan 28, 2026 • 1h 33min
Noticing the FBI in Crisis, the Free Solo Guy, and Naomi Osaka’s Latest Match
A fast-paced roundup of Alex Honnold’s Taipei 101 climb and the risks around high-profile free soloing. A tennis match and a cold handshake involve Naomi Osaka and media pressure. A deep dive into how weather forecasting works and what funding cuts mean for predictions. A look at claims of politicization inside the FBI and the fallout for federal operations.
