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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.

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The Anti-Toxic Masculinity of Modern-Day Rom-Coms

19 Jun 2026
39m
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'Obsession' Fever, 'The Republic of Wasia,' and Why Tan Lines Are Hot Again

12 Jun 2026
40m
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Audie & Ari on Ambition, Purpose, Poetry (from The Sam Sanders Show)

10 Jun 2026
49m
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The 'Summer House' Scandal and Andrew Lloyd Webber On Revivals

05 Jun 2026
39m
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Protein-maxxing, 'blue dot fever' and the slopbowl downfall

29 May 2026
28m
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Yes, We're Still Hate-Watching 'Euphoria'

22 May 2026
33m
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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...

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TMZ is Turning Heads on Capitol Hill

30 Apr 2026
32m
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Ramy Youssef Wants Everyone to Laugh

23 Apr 2026
31m
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Tell Me How to Feel About Space

16 Apr 2026
25m
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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...

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Is the Manosphere Finally Collapsing?

09 Apr 2026
25m
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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...

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Astrology Isn’t Just a Vibe, It’s a Booming Industry

02 Apr 2026
27m
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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...

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When the Bookie Is in Your Pocket

26 Mar 2026
37m
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From JFK to RFK Jr.: How the Kennedys Track American Culture

19 Mar 2026
30m
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Oscars 2026: Chalamet, Sinners ... and Our Predictions

12 Mar 2026
30m
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Why Work Spouses Can Be a Secret Weapon | Engagement Party

05 Mar 2026
28m
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Ken Leung on Playing One of TV’s Most Toxic Bosses

26 Feb 2026
30m
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Behind the Sex Scenes...with an Intimacy Coordinator

19 Feb 2026
28m
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Did Bad Bunny Win the Culture War?

12 Feb 2026
25m
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It’s Super Bowl Season... for Fashion

05 Feb 2026
26m
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The Millennial Internet, from Buzzfeed Quizzes to Filming ICE

29 Jan 2026
26m
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