Across My Desk
Across My Desk is a bi-weekly pop culture podcast hosted by creator Holden Smith that dives into the stories, trends, and cultural moments shaping the internet and influencing the broader entertainment landscape. Each episode blends commentary, analysis, and engaging conversation to unpack everything from viral phenomena and fandom culture to the evolving worlds of music, film, television, and digital media. Featuring insider perspectives from guests working across the entertainment industry, Across My Desk offers listeners a deeper look at the forces driving online conversation in real time.
Episodes
Pixie, Opening for Benson Boone, and Gleeking Out (w/ Olivia O'Brien)
This week on Across My Desk, Holden is joined by singer-songwriter Olivia O'Brien to dive into her new album, Pixie, and the experiences that shaped it. They unpack how the record captures the existential crises, complicated relationships, and growing pains of your mid-20s, Olivia's newfound creative freedom, and the songs that have resonated most with fans. Plus, Olivia opens up about ret
Ariana's Hiatus, Concert Etiquette, and The Odyssey (w/ Joey Morof)
This week on Across My Desk, Holden is joined by creator and internet personality Joey Morof! They unpack Ariana Grande's emotional message to fans following the announcement that she'll be stepping away from the public eye after her Eternal Sunshine tour, discuss the growing conversation around concert etiquette, and dive into the latest discourse surrounding Christopher Nolan's The O
Doomsday Discourse, KATSEYE, and Love Island Post-Villa (w/ Oscar Gracey)
This week on Across My Desk, Holden is joined by entertainment journalist and Just Trish co-host Oscar Gracey (@oscargracey) to unpack the biggest pop culture stories taking over the internet. They break down the divisive Avengers: Doomsday trailer and why Marvel's latest reveal has fans questioning the franchise's future, catch up on all the post-villa chaos surrounding Love Island USA se
Taylor Swift's Wedding and Kenzie Clam Stans (w/ Chase Rutherford)
This week, Holden is joined by internet personality Chase Rutherford (@chaserutherford) to break down the biggest pop culture stories taking over the internet. They dive into the chaos surrounding Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's wedding and the conspiracy theories that followed, unpack the wild story of the Ariana Grande impersonator who ended up getting a DM from Ariana herself, and explain w
Feuds, Fandoms, and Olivia Rodrigo (w/ Jason Saperstone)
This week, Holden is joined by internet personality Jason Saperstone (@jasonsappy) for a deep dive into the biggest pop culture stories of the week. The pair unpack Halsey’s ongoing internet feud with music journalist and creator Anthony Fantano, break down the Club Chalamet interaction in Paris that sparked MASSIVE online discourse, and discuss the standout moments from this year’s Jimmy Awards.
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