Stephen Thompson appears in the following:
A review of Space Force's new anthem, 'Semper Supra'
Thursday, September 22, 2022
The Space Force has released their new anthem, "Semper Supra." NPR's Ari Shapiro speaks with Stephen Thompson from NPR Music to review it.
What's making us happy: A guide to your weekend reading, listening and viewing
Friday, September 16, 2022
Each week, the guests and hosts on NPR's Pop Culture Happy Hour share what's bringing them joy. This week: Sheryl Lee Ralph, Kenan & Kel, and more.
A look back at the best songs of the summer
Monday, September 05, 2022
As the summer comes to a close, NPR's Stephen Thompson looks back to see which of his predictions for which songs would rule the summer came true.
What's making us happy: A guide to your weekend listening and viewing
Friday, August 12, 2022
Each week, the guests and hosts on NPR's Pop Culture Happy Hour share what's bringing them joy. This week: The Voyeurs, FBoy Island, and more.
San Diego Comic-Con is back in person (and character!)
Sunday, July 24, 2022
We get the latest from this year's Comic-Con in San Diego. It's being held in person for the first time since the pandemic began.
What's making us happy: A guide to your weekend listening and viewing
Friday, July 15, 2022
Each week, the guests and hosts on NPR's Pop Culture Happy Hour share what's bringing them joy. This week: For All Mankind, The Witcher, the BeReal app, and more.
What's making us happy: A guide to your weekend reading, listening and viewing
Friday, July 08, 2022
Each week, the guests and hosts on NPR's Pop Culture Happy Hour share what's bringing them joy. This week: Rutherford Falls season two, Magic Mike XXL, and more.
Latest 'Minions' movie set a box office record for the July 4th weekend
Wednesday, July 06, 2022
Minions: The Rise of Gru brought out audiences in droves for the July fourth weekend. Its success is partly due to a TikTok trend.
It only makes sense that 'Running Up That Hill' is everywhere
Saturday, July 02, 2022
This year's song of the summer comes to you from 1985.
What's making us happy: A guide to your weekend reading, listening and viewing
Friday, July 01, 2022
Each week, the guests and hosts on NPR's Pop Culture Happy Hour share what's bringing them joy. This week: The Valet on Hulu, watching wrestling, and a playlist crafted for the perfect summer vibe.
Beyonce? Lizzo? Drake? Here are the early contenders for song of the summer
Friday, July 01, 2022
What makes a song of the summer? And are there any early contenders for 2022? NPR Music's Stephen Thompson makes his predictions.
MUNA releases its latest album just in time for summer
Sunday, June 26, 2022
With electro-pop dance tracks, the band celebrates queer love and joy.
What to watch, read and listen to this weekend
Saturday, June 25, 2022
Each week, the guests and hosts on NPR's Pop Culture Happy Hour share what's bringing them joy. This week: two great newsletters, FX's The Bear, and more.
On 'The Spur,' Joan Shelley weighs what it takes to be human
Friday, June 24, 2022
Shelley expounds on country living, newly married life and the birth of her daughter. But life's joys are never far removed from the deeply worrying state — and fate — of the world.
What's making us happy: A guide to your weekend reading, listening and viewing
Friday, June 17, 2022
Each week, the guests and hosts on NPR's Pop Culture Happy Hour share what's bringing them joy. This week: BTS, Good Luck To You, Leo Grande, and more.
The Mountain Goats, 'Training Montage'
Thursday, June 02, 2022
If you're a Mountain Goats fan who's missed the white-knuckle intensity of John Darnielle's earlier work, "Training Montage" provides a bliss-inducingly anthemic payoff.
What NPR critics are watching, reading and listening to this weekend
Friday, May 27, 2022
Each week, the guests and hosts on NPR's Pop Culture Happy Hour share what's bringing them joy. This week: reality television, Eurovision compilations and more.
'SNL' just wrapped its 47th season: It's time to cruelly rank its musical guests
Monday, May 23, 2022
A cold and methodical ranking of Saturday Night Live performances by Katy Perry, Taylor Swift, Lizzo, Billie Eilish, Young Thug, Arcade Fire, Saweetie, LCD Soundsystem, Camila Cabello and more.
Aoife O'Donovan: Tiny Desk (Home) Concert
Monday, May 09, 2022
The singer-songwriter assembled her band at a New Hampshire bookstore for a set of warm folk-pop songs.
What's making us happy: A guide to your weekend viewing, reading and listening
Friday, May 06, 2022
Each week, the guests and hosts on NPR's Pop Culture Happy Hour share what's bringing them joy. This week: vintage reads, Elden Ring and something to scratch the Schitt's Creek itch.