If you&#39;ve heard it, so have we—and we&#39;re gonna talk about it! On We’ve Heard It All!, Briyana and Naveen serve up the nuance you didn’t know you needed. With backgrounds in media studies, we’re breaking down the biggest headlines, viral moments, and pop culture phenomena with sharp insights, spicy opinions and a dash of humor. Whether it’s the latest celebrity drama, blockbuster movies, binge-worthy TV shows, or social media buzz, we’ve got the facts, the figures, and a whole lot to say. Some answers are just a Google search away, but we’re the next best thing.

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We promised we wouldn&#39;t, but unfortunately, we&#39;re talking more about Euphoria Season 3. In this episode, Bri and Naveen discuss Levinson&#39;s alarming characterization of the women of Euphoria, how he approaches conversations regarding sex work and how it coincides with our larger sociopolitical ideologies regarding sex. Mentioned on the pod: <ul><li><a href="https://www.cnn.com/2026/05/14/entertainment/onlyfans-economy-margo-cassie-euphoria" rel="nofollow">OnlyFans is the star of TV’s hottest shows thanks to a messy economy</a></li><li><a href="https://www.refinery29.com/en-us/2026/04/11975924/euphoria-season-3-chloe-cherry-cassie-onlyfans-storyline" rel="nofollow">Euphoria’s Chloe Cherry On Cassie’s OnlyFans Storyline: “Holy Sh*t, That’s Where We Are In Society?”</a></li><li><a href="https://www.gq.com/story/why-celebrities-stopped-being-cool" rel="nofollow">Why Celebrities Stopped Being Cool</a></li></ul>

Arrest Sam Levinson for his crimes against women.

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Euphoria season 3 is here and....it&#39;s definitely something. Naveen and Bri are breaking down the good (is there any?), the bad (there&#39;s lot of it) and the ugly of the last season of Sam Levinson&#39;s Euphoria. Did we love it or did we hate it? You&#39;ll have to listen to find out. Mentioned on the pod:<ul><li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fS35YSjopjE" rel="nofollow">Sunrise on the Reaping Trailer </a></li><li><a href="https://dfta.show/files/Lorde%20and%20Jack%20Antonoff%20-.pptx%20(2).pdf" rel="nofollow">Lorde and Jack Antonoff Powerpoint</a></li></ul>

Sam Levinson, you will be dealt with.

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It&#39;s the reality TV news everyone is talking about, and you know we had to throw in our two cents. On this episode, we&#39;re talking all about Taylor Frankie Paul, ABC&#39;s decision to pull her season of The Bachelorette, and debating the future of The Bachelor franchise. Mentioned on the Pod: <ul><li><a href="https://variety.com/2026/tv/news/the-bachelorette-pulled-abc-taylor-frankie-paul-domestic-violence-1236690770/" rel="nofollow">ABC Pulls ‘The Bachelorette’ Amid Taylor Frankie Paul Domestic Violence Allegations</a></li></ul><ul><li><a href="https://abovethelaw.com/2022/08/what-do-taxes-have-to-do-with-the-batgirl-movie-electric-vehicles-and-an-unborn-fetus/" rel="nofollow">What Do Taxes Have To Do With The ‘Batgirl’ Movie, Electric Vehicles, And An Unborn Fetus?</a></li><li><a href="https://www.instagram.com/reels/DWG7mzdO-86/" rel="nofollow">Taylor Frankie Paul talking about her arrest on Viall Files.</a></li><li><a href="https://www.instagram.com/reels/DWFPMGskpyI/" rel="nofollow">The Bachelorette conspiracy theory on never filming. </a></li> </ul>

Will The Bachelorette survive this?

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It&#39;s 2026, and we are back, we are recharged and we are ready to talk all about the upcoming Film &amp; TV awards season. On this episode, Bri and Naveen break down our thoughts about the Golden Globes, our awards predictions, and everything in between. PS. We recorded before the Oscar nominations were released. Were we right or were we wrong? You&#39;ll have to listen to find out. Mentioned on the pod: <ul><li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d7YYRo0VzEY" rel="nofollow">Marty Supreme | Odessa A&#39;zion Audition Tape | A24</a></li><li><a href="https://www.screendaily.com/features/how-different-sized-shoes-helped-michael-b-jordan-play-twins-in-sinners/5211863.article" rel="nofollow"> </a></li><li><a href="https://goldenglobes.com/winners-nominees/" rel="nofollow">Golden Globes Winners and Nominees</a></li><li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bz1O2EL2kg0" rel="nofollow">Ryan Coogler | Good Hang with Amy Poehler</a></li><li><a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@janinerube/video/7594644709805542686?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc" rel="nofollow">Omar Benson Miller&#39;s Interview on Cornbread&#39;s Wardrobe (Sinners)</a></li><li><a href="https://www.oscars.org/oscars/ceremonies/2026" rel="nofollow"> </a></li></ul>

It's awards season, baby!

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As two Guillermo del Toro stans, we had to dive into his newest film, Frankenstein. In this episode, Bri and Naveen break down their readings of the movie through gender theory, monster-movie genre research and more. We&#39;re unpacking everything from thematic choices to the legacy of cinematic monsters, while also exploring how del Toro puts his own distinct twist on the latest iteration of this classic text.Mentioned on the pod:<ul><li>“Here Comes the Bride: Wedding Gender and Race in Bride of Frankenstein by Elizabeth Young (from <a href="https://www.jstor.org/stable/10.7560/771376" rel="nofollow">The Dread of Difference: Gender and the Horror Film</a>)</li><li>“Horror and The Monstrous-Feminine: An Imaginary Abjection by Barbara Creed (from <a href="https://www.jstor.org/stable/10.7560/771376" rel="nofollow">The Dread of Difference: Gender and the Horror Film</a>)</li><li>“Making a Monster: An Introduction to Frankenstein” by Anne Mellor (from The Cambridge Companion to Mary Shelley)</li><li><a href="https://www.theguardian.com/books/2023/may/01/frankensteins-warning-the-too-familiar-hubris-of-todays-technoscience" rel="nofollow">“Frankenstein’s warning: The too-familiar hubris of today’s technoscience</a>” by Richard King</li><li><a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/fresh-air/id214089682?i=1000733180492" rel="nofollow">Guillermo Del Toro Finally Makes His Own ‘Frankenstein’</a> (NPR’s Fresh Air)</li><li><a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2017/08/04/opinion/sunday/motherhood-family-sexism-sacrifice.html" rel="nofollow">Motherhood Isn’t Sacrifice, It’s Selfishness</a> (NYT)</li><li>“<a href="https://www.jstor.org/stable/23413936" rel="nofollow">The Lovely Load: An Archetype Of The Horror Film</a>” by Douglas W. Cooper (from Studies in Popular Culture, Vol 13, No 1. </li></ul>

Who's the real monster in Guillermo del Toro's Frankenstein?

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Today Bri and Naveen are talking about everyone&#39;s favorite boyfriend—5 Seconds of Summer! From our teenage love to our teenage heartbreak, we break down the rise and fall of the band...and after ten years, their current climb back into our hearts? Mentioned on the Pod: <ul><li><a href="https://www.rollingstone.com/culture/culture-news/5-seconds-of-summer-inside-the-wild-life-of-the-worlds-hottest-band-52933/" rel="nofollow">5 Seconds of Summer: Inside the Wild Life of the World’s Hottest Band</a> (2015)</li><li><a href="https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-features/5-seconds-of-summer-interview-new-album-everyones-a-star-1235413180/" rel="nofollow">Call 5 Seconds of Summer a Boy Band All You Want, But Don’t Call This a Comeback </a> (2025)<a href="https://www.rollingstone.com/culture/culture-news/5-seconds-of-summer-inside-the-wild-life-of-the-worlds-hottest-band-52933/" rel="nofollow"></a></li></ul>

Will 5SOS be our favorite boyband?

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We couldn&#39;t possibly make it past 10 episodes and not talk about Ryan Murphy! On this episode, Bri and Naveen talk through Ryan Murphy&#39;s career as an auteur and our reflections on his body of work. Mentioned on the Pod: <ul><li><a href="https://substack.com/@reelromantics/note/p-176354353?r=542azl&utm_source=notes-share-action" rel="nofollow">Naveen&#39;s &#34;The Deconstruction of the Showgirl&#34;</a></li><li><a href="https://substack.com/@wevehearditall" rel="nofollow">Subscribe to our Substack! </a></li><li><a href="https://variety.com/2025/film/box-office/one-battle-after-another-lose-100-million-dollars-theaters-1236552914/" rel="nofollow">‘One Battle After Another’ Projected to Lose $100 Million Theatrically as ‘Smashing Machine’ and Others Also Struggle Due to Oversized Budgets</a></li><li><a href="https://www.them.us/story/ryan-murphy-monster-ed-gein-transgender-killer-horror-trope-crossdressing-myth" rel="nofollow">Ryan Murphy’s Monster Tried To Avoid the Transgender Killer Trope. It Didn’t</a></li></ul> Additional Resources: <ul><li><a href="https://www.indiewire.com/features/general/dahmer-ryan-murphy-reached-out-victims-families-1234777051/" rel="nofollow">Ryan Murphy Says ‘Dahmer’ Production Reached Out to Victims’ Families: No One Responded</a></li><li><a href="https://www.bbc.com/culture/article/20221213-monster-jeffrey-dahmer-did-tv-go-too-far-in-2022" rel="nofollow">Monster: Jeffrey Dahmer: Did TV go too far in 2022?</a> </li></ul>

It's a deep dive into Ryan Murphy!

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And we&#39;re back, folks! It&#39;s been four long months but Bri and Naveen are back for episode 9 and we&#39;re breaking down Justin Tippling&#39;s Him, how the children yearn for movie stars and the decline in movie marketing. Mentioned on the pod: <a href="https://youtube.com/shorts/fSTv1v6u7ss?si=ZU0hSVBjWq-jDinB" rel="nofollow">- &#34;Hey, people&#34; by Shawn Mendes</a> Additional resources: <a href="https://people.com/why-jay-z-roc-nation-is-behind-picking-super-bowl-halftime-show-performer-8786554" rel="nofollow">- Why Jay-Z&#39;s Roc Nation Is Behind Picking the Super Bowl Halftime Show Performer </a>

Him, Movie Stars and Movie Marketing

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It&#39;s episode 8 and today Bri and Naveen are breaking down our thoughts on the MET gala, our review of Sinners and discussing the Lorde&#39;s return. And maaaaybe there&#39;s a side convo reminiscing on One Direction... Mentioned on the pod: <ul><li><a href="https://www.metmuseum.org/press-releases/ci-2025-exhibition-gala-details" rel="nofollow">The Met Unveils New Details for the 2025 Met Gala® and The Costume Institute’s Spring Exhibition</a></li><li><a href="https://www.vogue.com/slideshow/met-gala-2025-red-carpet" rel="nofollow">See Every Look from the Met Gala 2025 Red Carpet</a></li><li><a href="https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZTjP3j3RM/" rel="nofollow">Papa Americano TikTok </a></li></ul>

The MET Gala, Sinners and the Return of the Lorde

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It&#39;s episode 7 and today we&#39;re talking about the rise and fall of Katy Perry&#39;s music career, the brave women of the Blue Origin space flight and all our thoughts on episode 1 of The Valley. Mentioned on the pod: <ul><li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nslvhVZCZZs" rel="nofollow">Katy Perry is reading Carl Sagan, studying string theory ahead of spaceflight</a></li><li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xrCeeXLY5Gs" rel="nofollow">Gayle King, &#34;Have you been to space?&#34;</a></li><li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xrCeeXLY5Gs" rel="nofollow">Katy Perry says she feels &#39;super connected to love&#39;</a></li><li><a href="https://people.com/blue-origin-space-flight-cost-what-to-know-11714582" rel="nofollow">What Is the Cost of a Blue Origin Flight? Here&#39;s How Much a Trip to Space Could Set You Back</a></li></ul> Additional reading: <ul><li><a href="https://people.com/blue-origin-flight-controversy-explained-11717118" rel="nofollow">Why Is Blue Origin Facing Backlash? Inside the All-Female Space Trip&#39;s Controversy — and How Its Crew Is Responding</a></li></ul>

The Rise and Fall of Katy Perry, the Blue Origin Flight and Episode 1 of The Valley

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And we&#39;re back (better late than never) with episode 6, where we break down the Rachel Zegler/Snow White controversy, Chappell Roan&#39;s appearance on Call Her Daddy, and Naveen&#39;s review of Selena Gomez and Benny Blanco&#39;s new album, I Said I Love You First. Mentioned on the pod: Reddit thread, <a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/popculturechat/?f=flair_name%3A%26%2334%3BFact+Check+%E2%9C%85%26%2334%3B" rel="nofollow">&#34;I still don’t understand why Rachel zegler is getting hate when she said the same thing other princesses have said&#34; </a>Call Her Daddy, <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kzLrHTEvVfE" rel="nofollow">Chappell Roan: Are People Scared Of Me? (Full Episode)</a><a href="https://open.spotify.com/album/6NKinHXUZJNCmVejJfYJKC" rel="nofollow">I Said I Love You First </a>

Rachel Zegler, Chappell on Parenting and Selena & Benny's Love Album

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And we&#39;re back! 2025 might have knocked us down, but we&#39;re back with episode 5, where we recap our thoughts on the Oscars, the history/implications of award campaigns, and what we&#39;re looking forward to on season 2 of The Valley. Mentioned on the pod: <ul><li><a href="https://www.theatlantic.com/culture/archive/2025/02/oscars-2025-emilia-perez-controversy/681801/" rel="nofollow">How to Lose an Oscar in 10 Days</a></li></ul><ul><li><a href="https://www.vogue.com/article/wildest-oscar-campaigns-in-recent-history" rel="nofollow">A Look Back At the Wildest Oscar Campaigns in Recent History</a></li></ul><ul><li><a href="https://www.buzzfeed.com/leylamohammed/anora-18-million-oscar-campaign-marketing-budget-explained" rel="nofollow">People Have Been Left Divided After A Film CEO Revealed That $18 Million Was Spent On &#34;Anora&#39;s&#34; Oscar Campaign, Marketing, And Distribution, So Let&#39;s Talk About It</a></li></ul><ul><li><a href="http://ew.com/article/2009/02/05/reader-oscar-spoiler/" rel="nofollow">&#39;The Reader&#39;: Oscar spoiler?</a></li></ul>

Recapping the Oscars, Awards Campaigning and The Valley

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Welcome to the 4th episode of We&#39;ve Heard It All! We&#39;re talking about Max&#39;s decision to cancel Sesame Street, our thoughts on Emilia Perez and the illness that is Stan Brain. 
 
Mentioned on the pod: 
<a href="https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/general-news/sesame-street-gets-funding-how-it-went-broke-1183032/" rel="nofollow">Where ‘Sesame Street’ Gets Its Funding — and How It Nearly Went Broke</a>
<a href="https://www.jstor.org/stable/1049440" rel="nofollow">Educational Television Is Not an Oxymoron</a>
<a href="https://www.aol.com/hbo-ends-deal-sesame-street-164752876.html" rel="nofollow">HBO ends deal with ‘Sesame Street,’ halting new episodes</a>
<a href="https://www.thecut.com/article/lilly-jay-divorce-essay-therapy.html" rel="nofollow">How does my divorce make you feel?</a>
 
Further reading: 
<a href="https://time.com/3996575/hbo-sesame-street/?iid=time_readnext" rel="nofollow">This Is Why HBO Really Wants Sesame Street</a>
<a href="https://www.pbs.org/newshour/nation/sesame-street-will-now-premiere-hbo-fall" rel="nofollow">‘Sesame Street’ moves to HBO, with re-airs on PBS</a>

Canceling Sesame Street, Emilia Perez and the Stan Brain Illness

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Episode 3 is here and Bri and Naveen are talking about the fall of Black Friday, our Wicked thoughts and the state of girlhood vis-à-vis Sabrina Carpenter? 
 
Mentioned on the pod: 
<a href="https://youtube.com/shorts/R8CXeo-o_ag?si=flOB4xWKyBsjBpSM" rel="nofollow">Wicked &#34;Holding Space&#34; Interview</a>
<a href="https://www.forbes.com/sites/joanverdon/2024/11/30/black-friday-online-sales-up-10-as-in-store-traffic-falls-8/" rel="nofollow">Black Friday Online Sales Approach $11 Billion </a>
<a href="https://jadehurley.substack.com/p/your-fave-is-selling-a-pedophilic" rel="nofollow">your fave is selling a pedophilic fantasy</a>
<a href="https://www.newyorker.com/culture/cover-story/cover-story-2024-09-09" rel="nofollow">The New Yorker, R. Kikuo Johnson’s “A Mother’s Work”</a>
 
Further reading: 
<a href="https://www.vulture.com/article/ariana-grande-cynthia-erivo-holding-space-defying-gravity-meme-react.html" rel="nofollow">Nobody in That Room Knew What Holding Space for ‘Defying Gravity’ Meant</a>
<a href="https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/business/digital/trouble-with-tradwives-tiktok-1236026981/" rel="nofollow">The Trouble With Tradwives</a>

Holding Space for Black Friday, Wicked and Girlhood

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On the second episode of We&#39;ve Heard It All!, Briyana and Naveen are talking all about the current state of the horror genre, our thoughts on Wicked and our 2025 Grammy nomination hits and misses. Thanks for listening!

The State of Horror, Wicked and 2025 Grammy Noms

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Welcome to the first episode of We&#39;ve Heard It All! with Briyana and Naveen. This episode we&#39;re discussing Halsey&#39;s fifth album The Great Impersonator, gay Halloween and Shawn Mendes. Thanks for listening!!

Halsey's The Great Impersonator, Gay Halloween and Shawn Mendes?

If you've heard it, so have we—and we're gonna talk about it! On We’ve Heard It All!, Briyana and Naveen serve up the nuance you didn’t know you needed. With backgrounds in media studies, we’re breaking down the biggest headlines, viral moments, and pop culture phenomena with sharp insights, spicy opinions and a dash of humor. Whether it’s the latest celebrity drama, blockbuster movies, binge-worthy TV shows, or social media buzz, we’ve got the facts, the figures, and a whole lot to say. Some answers are just a Google search away, but we’re the next best thing.