

Engagement Party
Welcome to Audie Cornish and Ari Shapiro’s Engagement Party, where the hot takes are the smart takes. After years of working side by side, Audie and Ari have made it official with their pop culture podcast. Party hopping between what you're watching, reading and scrolling, these longtime friends unpack what matters in our endless feeds.
Episodes


'Obsession' Fever, 'The Republic of Wasia,' and Why Tan Lines Are Hot Again

Audie & Ari on Ambition, Purpose, Poetry (from The Sam Sanders Show)

The 'Summer House' Scandal and Andrew Lloyd Webber On Revivals

Protein-maxxing, 'blue dot fever' and the slopbowl downfall

Yes, We're Still Hate-Watching 'Euphoria'
Cultural consumption and celebrity branding define the modern media landscape, where dark narratives like HBO’s Euphoria coexist with the commodification of wholesome icons like Bob Ross. While Euphoria highlights the tension between exploitative storytelling and the rapid professional ascent of its young stars, the re...

TMZ is Turning Heads on Capitol Hill

Ramy Youssef Wants Everyone to Laugh

Tell Me How to Feel About Space
Space exploration evokes complex human emotions, balancing deep-seated fears of catastrophic failure with the profound hope of scientific advancement. Astrophysicist Hakeem Oluseyi explains that modern space missions, such as Artemis II, represent a critical shift toward building a sustainable space infrastructure that...

Is the Manosphere Finally Collapsing?
The podcast explores the Manosphere, a social media ecosystem of conservative views on gender roles, and questions whether a recent documentary could signal its downfall. It highlights the attention-driven nature of Manosphere influencers, who escalate behaviors to maintain audience engagement, contrasting this with ea...

Astrology Isn’t Just a Vibe, It’s a Booming Industry
The podcast explores the resurgence of astrology, particularly among Gen Z, and its increasing relevance in modern society. It highlights astrology's function as a tool for self-discovery, community, and navigating times of uncertainty, noting its $3 billion online industry. Astrologers Jennifer Freed and Chani Nichola...

When the Bookie Is in Your Pocket

From JFK to RFK Jr.: How the Kennedys Track American Culture

Oscars 2026: Chalamet, Sinners ... and Our Predictions

Why Work Spouses Can Be a Secret Weapon | Engagement Party

Ken Leung on Playing One of TV’s Most Toxic Bosses

Behind the Sex Scenes...with an Intimacy Coordinator

Did Bad Bunny Win the Culture War?

It’s Super Bowl Season... for Fashion

The Millennial Internet, from Buzzfeed Quizzes to Filming ICE
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