From Martha Washington to modern power players, this week the Intelligentsia crew is diving deep into the history, influence, and pop-culture legacy of America’s First Ladies. We break down how the role evolved—from Dolley Madison setting the blueprint to Eleanor Roosevelt redefining it with advocacy and press power—plus the initiatives that shaped presidencies, from Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis’ White House restoration to Michelle Obama’s Let’s Move campaign - not to mention a slippery little rumor about Nancy Reagan. Plus: iconic inauguration fashion, standout screen portrayals in John Adams and Impeachment: American Crime Story, and why the East Wing (RIP) might just be the real power center of the White House.

Love is in the air, Intelligentsia! Love it or hate it, Valentines Day is right around the corner, and we're going in deep this week with the help of some guest stars. For this very special occasion, we have our first ever panel of experts, Emily, Haley, and Janae, who will tell us all about how they "celebrate" the big day. And if you're looking for a little education, we've got a little history, some fun facts, and some personal anecdotes you won't want to miss. Love you, mean it!

The Super Bowl takes center stage this week as the Intelligentsia crew breaks down the biggest night in football and pop culture — from football basics to iconic halftime shows and unforgettable commercials. Tara and Joey lean on Ryan’s Straight Guy Perspective to unpack Super Bowl history, key players to watch, and game predictions. They also dive into Super Bowl parties and food, billion-dollar host city impact, and the rise of sports betting culture. Whether you’re a die-hard fan or just here for the halftime show and commercials, this episode gets you game-day ready.

We're baaaack! That's right, we have been renewed for season 2! After a short break, the Intelligentsia crew is back in your ears weekly, and we're starting with a BANG: music we consider canon (get it?) Joey, Tara, and Ryan debate what makes an album legendary, break down the Rolling Stone Top 500, and share hot takes on classics like Rumours, Jagged Little Pill and more — plus spicy opinions on what is happening with music today. From millennial pop and Woodstock icons to divas, TikTok music, and Spotify Wrapped, we're covering it all - or at least as much as our attention spans can handle.

Bonus Episode Alert! Apparently the end of the year is a time for reflection, so in this bonus ep, the Intelligentsia crew is reflecting on Variety's Best Comedy Movies of All Time. From Bridesmaids and Legally Blonde to Mrs. Doubtfire, When Harry Met Sally, Annie Hall, and more, we swap first-watch takeaways, debate hits vs. misses, weigh-in on some shocking omissions, and pick the next movie each of us is finally committing to watching, so we can do Intelligentsia proud and all be better educated movie-viewers in 2026.

It's a Christmas miracle - our gift to Intelligentsia, a bonus episode! The crew reunites for a lively debrief on Joey's recent nuptial celebration, featuring NYC's own Reverend Tara. Come relive the the food, the music, and the magic moments with us. It'll make those of you who were there wish you could do it all again, and those of you who weren't feel major FOMO. So come on, say "I do" to some off season content.

Have you ever wondered what it would sound like if we strung together all of the times Joey sings on the pod? Wonder no more, Intelligentsia! Your Joey singing compilation has arrived. Happy wedding weekend, Joey!

It’s our season finale, and what better way to go out than with a big wedding episode, just like all our favorite tv shows? Joey’s wedding is on the horizon, Tara’s officiating, Ryan, father, is here to dish on his experience from his own big day. We’re talking about our favorite wedding scenes in movies and TV, royal weddings, the outrageous costs, and ugh, the societal expectations of it all. Plus: a little Chappell Roan, a little song and dance, and a lot of love. That’s right, we went to see Chappell and now we’re going to the chapel!