Happy Thursday Popheads!!! We back with a spankin’ new episode of TWWD and the tea is flaming today. Whether we know it or not, we all belong to some type of fandom and it’s our responsibility to maintain positive order when repping our favorite artists. From observation, I’m starting to see how vibes are changing for Gen Z and Alpha Stans!

This week I’m tapping in with a conversation that started as a joke online but has quietly turned into something a lot more problematic: the Khia Asylum and how pop culture fandom has gotten way too comfortable turning artists into punchlines the moment their charts cool off. I break down where the term came from, how it’s being used now, and why the energy feels less camp and more cruel lately.

I get into why this trend is especially wild when you think about how careers actually work. Every artist has highs and lows. That doesn’t erase their talent, their catalog, or their impact. I also had to pause and give Khia her real flowers because Florida’s finest has way more range and legacy than the internet gives her credit for. Period. Along the way I connect this whole thing to fan culture today, keyboard bravery, misused language, and how negativity somehow became a sport instead of support.

Heavy topic, but we keep it light. There are laughs, side tangents, retail trauma bonding, pop nostalgia, and plenty of silver linings because I still believe fandom can be fun again. If you love pop culture but feel exhausted by how mean the discourse has gotten, this one’s for you. Grab a snack, get comfy, and let’s wind down while we unpack why uplifting your faves will always hit harder than dragging them.

Where my Bravoholics at?!?! This week’s episode is messy, hilarious, unhinged, and somehow still deeply observant as Jer connects the dots between Bravo stardom, courtroom drama, and why a criminal record might as well be a casting requirement at this point.

We go into a full Bravo breakdown as we explore the growing list of Housewives and extended Bravolebrities who have brushed shoulders with the justice system. From glam before the halfway house to mugshots that deserve their own reunion couch, Jer asks the real question. Is prison just another storyline arc? The episode runs through the Housewives universe with sharp takes and plenty of laughs. Potomac gets dissected with love and frustration. Salt Lake City proves once again why it is carrying the network on its back. Atlanta teases a return to form. Beverly Hills wrestles with illusion versus reality. Orange County stays aggressively ignorant. Summer House remains chaotic comfort TV. Vanderpump continues its identity crisis era.

Along the way, Jer delivers hot takes on cast demotions, franchise fatigue, reality TV psychology, and why some stars thrive in the chaos while others crumble under it. It is shady but fair, comedic but thoughtful, and deeply rooted in a love for reality television as the ultimate social experiment. If you love Bravo, live for reunion reads, and have ever wondered how accountability works in reality TV land, this episode is for you. Press play, grab your drink of choice, and wind down with us because apparently the Bravo to prison pipeline is very real.

The Weekly Wind Down, where pop culture gets unpacked like a group chat voice note that accidentally turns into a TED Talk.

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We made it to 2026, yall!!!! New year, same us, just a little softer and a lot more intentional. This week on TWWD, host + Pop Culture Maven @theworldofjer is feeling refreshed, reflective, and fully over the pressure to reinvent life overnight. Instead of chasing unrealistic resolutions, this episode is about choosing joy, presence, and actually enjoying the ride.

Jer taps into that weird post holiday energy where the world feels paused but your brain is doing backflips. From travel daydreams and food fixations to cozy cleaning rituals and late night album listens, this episode moves through the moments that make up real life, not just the highlight reel.

With humor, warmth, and a grounded lens, Jer unpacks why hustle culture makes resolutions feel exhausting, how we overlook the beauty of the in between moments, and why rest, reflection, and self trust deserve more respect. There are thoughtful insights, light pop culture check ins, and reminders to slow down and give yourself credit.

This episode is less about doing more and more about being present with what already is. If the start of the year usually has you feeling inspired but slightly overwhelmed, this one will feel like a reset without the pressure. Press play, get comfy, and wind down with a resolution that actually leaves room for joy.

We also spill some tea on new artists Sunshine Benzi, Amber Mark, and Olivia Dean! Tap in, YALL!

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