This week, the Intelligentsia is gearing up for a workout — reluctantly. We're talking about the evolution of working out from OG fitness icons Charles Atlas and Jane Fonda to SoulCycle, Barry’s Bootcamp, and the Peloton boom, and how we’ve gone from in-person community to at-home everything, and now back into the pilates studio. We swap our own fitness journeys, call out a few iconic pop culture workout moments (Brooke's Butt Buster, anyone?), and ask: what do we actually want from a workout now? Plus, we bring in three real live NYC fitness instructors for an inside look at the post-pandemic scene, what’s changing, and where NYC fitness culture is headed next. So, put your mind to it, go for it, get down and break a sweat with us!

It’s no secret that Intelligentsia is a millennial podcast, so this week we are unpacking what it actually means to be a millennial - and we’re going to take our sweet time doing it! (It’s a long one.) We’re diving into the generation that grew up analog, came of age online, and somehow ended up burnt out, overeducated, and still splitting rent. From being told we could “have it all” (lol), we unpack the reality of millennial life—plus how we stack up against Gen Z, Boomers, and the forgotten middle child, Gen X. Then we are asking you to indulge us in our full nostalgia spiral: from the Nickelodeon glory days, SNICK, slime, and the absolute bangers that raised us. This one is equal parts cultural deep dive and group therapy. Millennials, this one’s for you. (pssst, they’re all for you!)

From a 15-minute dinner in 1929 to what has become Hollywood’s biggest night, the Intelligentsia crew is breaking down the history, drama, and chaos of the Academy Awards. We cover iconic wins (and losses), legendary Oscar champs like Katharine Hepburn and Jack Nicholson, and the milestones that changed the ceremony forever. And since we're not "movie people" we are going to dive into this year’s nominees with a special guest, debate snubs, and revisit the most jaw-dropping Oscar moments. Hollywood history, hot takes, and plenty of awards-season chaos, here we come!

From Martha Washington to modern power players, this week the Intelligentsia crew is diving deep into the history, influence, and pop-culture legacy of America’s First Ladies. We break down how the role evolved—from Dolley Madison setting the blueprint to Eleanor Roosevelt redefining it with advocacy and press power—plus the initiatives that shaped presidencies, from Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis’ White House restoration to Michelle Obama’s Let’s Move campaign - not to mention a slippery little rumor about Nancy Reagan. Plus: iconic inauguration fashion, standout screen portrayals in John Adams and Impeachment: American Crime Story, and why the East Wing (RIP) might just be the real power center of the White House.

Love is in the air, Intelligentsia! Love it or hate it, Valentines Day is right around the corner, and we're going in deep this week with the help of some guest stars. For this very special occasion, we have our first ever panel of experts, Emily, Haley, and Janae, who will tell us all about how they "celebrate" the big day. And if you're looking for a little education, we've got a little history, some fun facts, and some personal anecdotes you won't want to miss. Love you, mean it!

The Super Bowl takes center stage this week as the Intelligentsia crew breaks down the biggest night in football and pop culture — from football basics to iconic halftime shows and unforgettable commercials. Tara and Joey lean on Ryan’s Straight Guy Perspective to unpack Super Bowl history, key players to watch, and game predictions. They also dive into Super Bowl parties and food, billion-dollar host city impact, and the rise of sports betting culture. Whether you’re a die-hard fan or just here for the halftime show and commercials, this episode gets you game-day ready.

We're baaaack! That's right, we have been renewed for season 2! After a short break, the Intelligentsia crew is back in your ears weekly, and we're starting with a BANG: music we consider canon (get it?) Joey, Tara, and Ryan debate what makes an album legendary, break down the Rolling Stone Top 500, and share hot takes on classics like Rumours, Jagged Little Pill and more — plus spicy opinions on what is happening with music today. From millennial pop and Woodstock icons to divas, TikTok music, and Spotify Wrapped, we're covering it all - or at least as much as our attention spans can handle.

Bonus Episode Alert! Apparently the end of the year is a time for reflection, so in this bonus ep, the Intelligentsia crew is reflecting on Variety's Best Comedy Movies of All Time. From Bridesmaids and Legally Blonde to Mrs. Doubtfire, When Harry Met Sally, Annie Hall, and more, we swap first-watch takeaways, debate hits vs. misses, weigh-in on some shocking omissions, and pick the next movie each of us is finally committing to watching, so we can do Intelligentsia proud and all be better educated movie-viewers in 2026.