Across My Desk
Across My Desk
Holden Smith
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.
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 why they're officially Team Kenzie on Love Island. Plus, they get into creator drama, fandom discourse, and the viral moments everyone can't stop talking about.Subscribe to Across My Desk on Spotify ⁠here⁠!Follow on ⁠IG
Jul 9
52 min
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. Plus, they take an in-depth look at Olivia Rodrigo’s critically acclaimed third album, you seem pretty sad for a girl so in love. Subscribe to Across My Desk on Spotify here!Follow on IG
Jun 25
47 min