Hart talks Cardi B’s sophmore album “Am I the Drama?”, Priscilla Presley spills the tea in her memoir “Softly, As I Leave You: Life After Elvis”, the D4vd scandal involving Celeste Rivas Hernandez. And Elizabeth teaches us how to conquer the Algorithm, before it conquers us.

⏱️Timestamps⏱️

00:00 Intro

00:45 Cardi B’s ’Am I the Drama’

05:20 Pricilla Presly’s ”Softly, As I Leave You: Life After Elvis”

11:05 D4vd and Celeste Hernandez

27:50 Master the Algorithm before it masters you

46:50 Can you reset the algorithm?

47:50 Training the Algorithm with Strategic Disengagement

48:50 Training the Algorithm - Be intentional your first 10-15 min on socials

49:45 How to use the “not interested” feature

LINKS

Softly, As I Leave You: https://www.amazon.com/Softly-As-Leave-You-After/dp/0306836483

D4vd and Celeste Hernandez Mystery: https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2025-09-24/celeste-d4vd-body-released-mystery

Algorithm and Dopamine Hits: https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC11804976/

https://www.theguardian.com/global/2021/aug/22/how-digital-media-turned-us-all-into-dopamine-addicts-and-what-we-can-do-to-break-the-cycle

Pop and Circumstance is your go-to podcast to stay in the loop on what’s happening in pop culture, and get a digestible amount of personal growth to help you deal with all of life’s circumstances. Hosted by Elizabeth Martin, a business owner (Southern Supply) and former HR lady, and Hart Morse, an actor (Will Trent, FBI) and writer, these two bring diverse and hilarious experiences, perspectives, and expertise in a relatable, fun to listen to format every Monday and Thursday.

Check us out on:

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Miss Otis Regrets painting by Kris Lamorena https://www.krislamorena.com

On today’s episode of Pop and Circumstance, Elizabeth gets you in the loop with all the highs and lows of the 2025 Emmy Awards (00:24), from awards to fashion. Then, Hart gets you on the lift with the essentials you need to know about your gut microbiome (25:16).

Links from today’s episode:

2025 Emmy Awards:

List of Winners:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/77th_Primetime_Emmy_Awards

List of Fashion: https://www.harpersbazaar.com/celebrity/red-carpet-dresses/g66089847/all-the-red-carpet-looks-emmys-2025/

Gut Microbiome

https://nutritionsource.hsph.harvard.edu/microbiome/

Elizabeth’s Vit D + Vit K2 drops: https://www.thorne.com/products/dp/vitamin-d-k2-liquid

Elizabeth’s pre + probiotic mix: https://promixnutrition.com/products/debloat-prebiotic-probiotic

Pop and Circumstance is your go-to podcast to stay in the loop on what’s happening in pop culture, and get a digestible amount of personal growth to help you deal with all of life’s circumstances. Hosted by Elizabeth Martin, a business owner (Southern Supply) and former HR lady, and Hart Morse, an actor (Will Trent, FBI) and writer, these two bring diverse and hilarious experiences, perspectives, and expertise in a relatable, fun to listen to format every Monday and Thursday.

Check us out on:

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@PopandCircPod

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/popandcircumstancepod/

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@popandcircpod?lang=en

Our Popsicles are from https://braheartcompany.com/

Miss Otis Regrets painting by Kris Lamorena https://www.krislamorena.com

Hart announces the renewal of Big Little Lies (HBO) (00:41), Ana De Armas converting to Scientology for her new beau (05:18), and Youtube's exceptional growth as a money making platform (09:50). Elizabeth tells us what negatively affects our memory (19:19) and how to improve it (25:25).

Links from today’s episode

Big Little Lies S3:

https://variety.com/2025/tv/news/big-little-lies-season-3-hbo-1236515250/

Neal Mohan at brandcast:

https://variety.com/2025/digital/news/youtube-q2-2025-earnings-ad-revenue-alphabet-1236468214/

7 causes of forgetfulness:

https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/7-common-causes-of-forgetfulness-201302225923

Exercise on memory:

https://www.health.harvard.edu/mind-and-mood/exercise-can-boost-your-memory-and-thinking-skills

Sleep and Exercise on Memory:

https://www.uchealth.org/today/boost-memory-role-of-sleep-and-exercise-in-memory-building/

Pop and Circumstance is your go-to podcast to stay in the loop on what’s happening in pop culture, and get a digestible amount of personal growth to help you deal with all of life’s circumstances. Hosted by Elizabeth Martin, a business owner (Southern Supply) and former HR lady, and Hart Morse, an actor (Will Trent, FBI) and writer, these two bring diverse and hilarious experiences, perspectives, and expertise in a relatable, fun to listen to format every Monday and Thursday.

Check us out on:

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@PopandCircPod

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/popandcircumstancepod/

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@popandcircpod?lang=en

Our Popsicles are from https://braheartcompany.com/

Miss Otis Regrets painting by Kris Lamorena https://www.krislamorena.com