E96 - A Literal Captive Audience
Published: May 28, 2026
Duration: 41:07
After Tess learns about a shocking method of filling live studio audiences, she is sent on a long journey to get to the bottom of a clandestine and widespread practice.
In her search for the truth, Tess talks with comics Allen Strickland Williams (@allenstricklandwilliams) and Julia Hladkowicz (@juliacomedy).
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Pop Mystery Pod is written and produced by Tess Barker @tesstifybarker. Produced by Tyler Hill.
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