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Linda Holmes
Author and pop culture critic
Linda Holmes is an author and pop culture critic who has written for The New York Times and NPR. She is the host of the NPR podcast "Pop Culture Happy Hour". Linda is known for her insightful commentary on popular culture and her love of romance novels.
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HostDone & Dunne299 eps
HostLibrarians of Littles79 eps
HostNPR's Book of the Day1314 eps
HostPop Culture Happy Hour404 eps
HostDarkest Mysteries Online — The Strange and Unusual Podcast 20262882 eps
Host晨风说电台3938 eps
Host2711 Daily Torah Schmooze3438 eps
HostJudge John Hodgman827 eps
HostTexas Standard433 epsChronological feed
Recent appearances
The Lighthouse Where Every Crew Disappeared DifferentlyDarkest Mysteries Online — The Strange and Unusual Podcast 2026Sep 2, 20261:01:49HostWhat entered the public domain in 2026?Texas StandardJan 6, 202650:11HostThe Worst Christmas MoviesPop Culture Happy HourDec 9, 202524:18HostRereading Pride & PrejudicePop Culture Happy HourDec 2, 202527:56HostBooks We’ve Loved: Jane Austen’s Pride & Prejudice, a blueprint to the modern romanceNPR's Book of the DayOct 18, 202535:35GuestMango, Abuela, and Me/Abuelo, the Sea, and MeLibrarians of LittlesSep 17, 202531:04HostFamilies are cutting back on food and medicine to pay the power billTexas StandardJul 23, 202550:57HostWatch This: Sorry, BabyPop Culture Happy HourJul 21, 202515:26HostWe Rewatch The Movies We Loved As TeensPop Culture Happy HourJul 10, 202523:17HostA Texas company says it’s brought the dire wolf back from extinctionTexas StandardApr 8, 202549:30HostIn 'Back After This,' a podcast host tries to find loveNPR's Book of the DayMar 5, 202510:38HostA sisterhood of nuns is quietly emerging on Texas death rowTexas StandardFeb 12, 202551:01HostUntil Death Drew You ArtJudge John HodgmanJan 22, 20251:06:41HostA Complete Unknown and What's Making Us HappyPop Culture Happy HourDec 27, 202423:33HostNosferatuPop Culture Happy HourDec 25, 202420:32HostBest Movies To Watch On An AirplanePop Culture Happy HourDec 19, 202421:28Host2024 Holiday Movie GuidePop Culture Happy HourDec 5, 202422:24HostFrom 'Ringmaster' to 'Prom Mom,' NPR staff discuss their favorite reads of 2023NPR's Book of the DayDec 22, 202313:52Host80. American Girls | Consuelo Yznaga Montagu, Duchess of ManchesterDone & DunneDec 24, 202235:04HostAll Weirdsies With Linda HolmesJudge John HodgmanJun 22, 202259:29Guest