Pop Culture Happy Hour · NPR

The Reality TV Show We’d Actually Win

March 24, 2026·16 min·1 clip
Linda Holmes reveals her secret to dominating Chopped: treat ingredients like peppermint candy and dollar store Capri Sun.
The Pop Culture Happy Hour hosts each pick a reality TV show they believe they could win, with Linda choosing Chopped for her cooking strategy, Aisha selecting Dating Around for her expressive dating style, Glenn opting for The Mole to embrace his cynicism, and Stephen aiming for Wipeout to become a meme about hubris. They humorously debate their choices and strategies throughout the episode.
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