Pop Culture Podcast

Chinese Vampire: Chiang Shih or Hopping Ghost Belief in vampires has existed since the beginning of human history, often appearing in many different cultures concurrently. Each culture’s conception of the vampire has been unique. For example, one type of Indian vampire feeds on the livers of its victims, while a form of Japanese vampire subsists by consuming infants (Bunson, p. 138). As many other legendary creatures faded into obscurity, the vampire managed to retain its grasp on the human...Read Full Story

Did you feel that? It’s the Jell-O groundswell, and I’ll bet you’re sensing it too. Jell-O is primed for a comeback. It’s a most modest indulgence, inexpensive and fat-free. It has a nostalgic earnestness, evoking memories of tonsillectomies and Mom’s bridge club, but it can also play the irony card as an amusingly kitschy party dish, all retro-cool atop a Mid Century Modern chrome and glass table. Plus, it wiggles. Jell-O comes with its own mythology. Prototypically American, for...Read Full Story

Tis' the month for Bert Sebastian Milano's Pop Culture Kudos for this months pop culture influence. They've worked hard for their money, and make sassy look classy!  I give my first kudos to the Official Pop Princess of Music, Miss Britney Spears . She went from, big success  to Hot Mess and later demonstrated that she's still got it, and no matter what mistake she makes, her supporters will always overrule the terrible media.  We all know a little something, something about him. Some...Read Full Story

I've always had a beef with acrylic nails but something I heard on the radio today sealed the deal. Apparently the swine flu hasn't gone anywhere just yet so we are all being reminded to remain vigilant with our hand-washing routine. Get this - acrylic nail wearers are being reminded to use a nail brush often to ensure that the bacteria that is trapped between the acrylic and the skin isn'tRead Full Story

So little Suri Cruise won't eat anything without chopsticks - I'm not gonna dog her for it. I think it's cute. And, I don't think it's noteworthy that Katie Holmes now likely stashes a pair of chopsticks in every Hermes bag she owns. Back in the day, I was known to buy any kind of sippy cup or crazy straw that I could get my hands on in the name of keeping my kids happy and willing to imbibe. (Read Full Story