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Early Fame, Millennial Nostalgia And Gen Z Discovers Britpop

Published July 18, 2025 at 10:00 AM EDT

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Bentley and guests Donny Kutzbach, Allie Brady, and Alexa Zappia kick things off with a pop culture roundup, from drive-in screenings of the new Superman movie to Justin Bieber’s puzzling album drop. Then, they revisit the rise and fallout of teen icons and dig into the nostalgia of being a kid again—complete with questionable birthday ball pits. Finally, they travel across the pond to unpack the Britpop revival, from Blur vs. Oasis to Paul McCartney’s tour and the Gen Z rediscovery of “Wonderwall” via TikTok. It’s nostalgia, pop culture, and music history—all rolled into one chat.

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