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Group Chat

Group Chat

By: BTPM NPR
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 What’s everyone buzzing about? Whatever it is, we’re talking about it on Group Chat — your weekly connection to the unpredictable, weird, and wonderful world of pop culture. Each week, Tiffany Bentley gathers a revolving panel of friends and pop culture enthusiasts— film buffs, music lovers, theater nerds, gamers, foodies, and more to break down viral memes & internet trends, dissect the latest blockbuster, spark playful debates, and talk about what you’re talking about. If you’re looking for levity from the news, we’ve got you covered. Group Chat feels like grabbing coffee with friends who bring fresh takes and good vibes: thoughtful, insightful, and, most importantly, fun. Listen live on Fridays at 11am, and Sundays at 4pm on BTPM NPR. No worries if you miss the broadcast — stream or download Group Chat on your preferred podcast platform, via the BTPM Listen app, or directly on our website below. Join the Group Chat! Pop culture is better when we’re all talking about it. Drop your two cents on Bluesky or X by using #BTPMGroupChat to join the conversation!Ⓒ Western New York Public Broadcasting Association 2025 Art Politics & Government Social Sciences
Episodes
  • The Big Year-End Hangout: Pop Culture, Perspectives, and Plenty of Laughs

    The Big Year-End Hangout: Pop Culture, Perspectives, and Plenty of Laughs
    Dec 5 2025
    In the final Group Chat episode of 2025, Bentley sits down with Allie Brady, Naila Ansari Catilo, and Alexa Zappia for a conversation that feels like an easy catch-up with friends. They revisit the moments, stories, and highlights that shaped their year and share what stuck with them. It’s a warm, lively wrap to 2025, and don’t fret, the fun starts up again in 2026.
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    54 mins
  • Stirring Up Thanksgiving: Comfort, Chaos, and Connection

    Stirring Up Thanksgiving: Comfort, Chaos, and Connection
    Nov 21 2025
    In this episode of Group Chat, Bentley takes a trip through all things Thanksgiving, from the nostalgic traditions we cling to every year to the new trends reshaping the holiday with Camille Le Caër, Krysta Mannion, and Michele Mehaffy joining the conversation.
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    54 mins
  • The Sound of Storytelling: Country, Craft, and Connection

    The Sound of Storytelling: Country, Craft, and Connection
    Nov 14 2025
    Bentley sits down with Josh Mullin of Uncle Ben’s Remedy and co-owner of Jack Rabbit; George Davis, veteran music educator and Dreamgirls vocal coach; and Buck Quigley, frontman of The Steam Donkeys and member of Buffalo Music Hall of Fame, to explore how storytelling and song go hand in hand.
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    54 mins
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