PopScope cover art

PopScope

PopScope

By: The Hindu
Listen for free

About this listen

 The Hindu’s PopScope takes you on a vibrant journey through the bustling bylanes of pop culture, spotlighting the trends that keep the world buzzing. Hosted by our in-house culture geeks, we serve up fresh, unmissable episodes every week.The Hindu Art Politics & Government
Episodes
  • Investigating the surge in sequels

    Investigating the surge in sequels
    Aug 9 2025
    Have you ever wondered why nostalgia sells in Hollywood? Do you stay up late in the night thinking about how capitalism shapes creativity? In this episode of Popscope, our host Tamma Moksha dissects the cultural phenomenon of sequels and remakes. Is this trend indicative of smart business strategy or creative bankruptcy? Listen to find out! Edited by Shivaraj S Produced by Sharmada Venkatasubramanian
    Show More Show Less
    12 mins
  • 86-crore Birkins, Luxury’s Class Politics & TIME’s Top 100 Creators

    86-crore Birkins, Luxury’s Class Politics & TIME’s Top 100 Creators
    Jul 26 2025
    In this episode of PopScope, host Tamma Moksha unpacks the auction of Jane Birkin’s iconic handbag for €8.6 million and what it says about the luxury industry’s grip on aspiration and class. We also dive into TIME’s list of 100 most influential creators, wondering whether the creator economy is truly revolutionary or just another arm of the establishment. This episode takes a critical look at how money, influence, and aesthetics intersect in today’s popular culture landscape. Host: Tamma Mokasha Video: Shivaraj S Edited by Shivaraj S Produced by Sharmada Venkatasubramanian The Hindu's In Focus podcast episode: https://www.thehindu.com/podcast/the-sandal-scandal-part-onein-focus-podcast/article69811329.ece
    Show More Show Less
    14 mins
  • Jurassic World: Rebirth, BTS reunion, and more

    Jurassic World: Rebirth, BTS reunion, and more
    Jul 12 2025
    In this episode of PopScope, we discuss the latest addition to the Jurassic World franchise, its relevance in the current age, and why we need to know where Jonathan Bailey got his glasses from. We also venture into the K-pop world and touch upon the BTS reunion, among others. Want some mid-year binge recommendations? We got that covered, too! Hosts: Tamma Moksha and Kavithaa Sri R Edited by Shivaraj S Produced by Sharmada Venkatasubramanian
    Show More Show Less
    17 mins
No reviews yet
In the spirit of reconciliation, Audible acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. We pay our respect to their elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples today.