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Group Chat

Group Chat

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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 10am & 7pm, and Saturdays at 12pm 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
  • Back-to-School Buzz, Literary Lies & the Rise of AI

    Back-to-School Buzz, Literary Lies & the Rise of AI
    Aug 22 2025
    In this episode, Bentley and friends bring three subjects to the table: the cultural pull of back-to-school season, the messy drama of fabricated memoirs, and the complicated role AI now plays in classrooms, workplaces, and everything in between.
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    55 mins
  • From The Devil Wears Prada to Power Plays, Scandals & Fairground Fun

    From The Devil Wears Prada to Power Plays, Scandals & Fairground Fun
    Aug 15 2025
    In this episode of Group Chat, Bentley and friends connect the dots between the Devil Wears Prada 2 set and the real-life evolution of workplace culture since the original film. The conversation takes a gossipy turn into some recent scandals, then ends on a lighter note: A trip to the Erie County Fair!
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    55 mins
  • Beauty Bias, Behind The Scenes Of Buffalo Filmmaking & Theatre: The Art Of Breaking Norms

    Beauty Bias, Behind The Scenes Of Buffalo Filmmaking & Theatre: The Art Of Breaking Norms
    Aug 8 2025
    In this episode of Group Chat, we unpack Hollywood’s obsession with narrow beauty standards and how those ideals influence casting and representation. Then, they celebrate Buffalo’s cinematic boom!
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    55 mins
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