(Credit: HBO/Marvel Studios/Getty/Frederick M. Brown) Whether you’re looking for lighthearted banter or hard-hitting analysis, these eight podcasts about TV and film focus their lens on cultural critique through popular media. 1. “Pop Culture Happy Hour” A lively weekly chat about music, movies, TV and books, with snappy rapport between the hosts. 2. “Slate’s Represent” Focusing on movies and TV created by and about women, people of color, and those in the LBGTQ community, host Aisha Harris discusses pop-culture news and interviews creators about their work. 3.