Pop Mystery Pod

Tess Barker

Booking Overview

This is an investigative pop-culture and true-crime show built around solo reporting, with recurring external guests who are podcasters, comedians, actors, writers, and entertainment commentators. Credible pitches include entertainment journalists, pop-culture analysts, creators with relevant industry expertise, and performers or writers connected to the subject under discussion; booking difficulty is low because guests are generally established but accessible professionals rather than major celebrities.

Metrics

Episodes: 110

Frequency: Weekly

Rating: 4.9/5.0

Estimated listeners: 1k-10k

Gender skew: Female

Location: USA

Instagram: 759 followers

Contact Information

Publicly listed emails

tess@popmysterypod.com

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Host

Tess Barker - Investigative journalist, comedian, and podcaster known for reporting on celebrity culture and co-hosting Britney's Gram, the podcast associated with the #FreeBritney movement. She also co-hosts La...

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

low

Typical Credentials:

Established podcasters, comedians, actors, writers, journalists, and entertainment commentators with relevant knowledge of celebrity culture, television, music, film, or a specific pop-culture controversy.

Required Achievements:

Hosting or producing an established podcast, Professional work in comedy, acting, writing, or journalism, Relevant reporting, commentary, or creative work connected to the episode subject

Recent Guest Discussions

Steven Ray Morris - Grimes's Career, Public Image, Relationship With Elon Musk, And Place In Pop Culture

Shannon McNamara - Allegations Surrounding Jared Leto, His Public Career, And Reported Patterns Of Predatory Behavior And Cult-like Activity

Jackie Johnson - America's Next Top Model, Tyra Banks, Reality Television, And Alleged Behind-the-scenes Harms

Recent Topics

Pop Culture, Celebrity News, True Crime, Investigative Journalism, TV

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on

Pop Mystery Pod

Bedside Man: The Diddy Files Chapter Five

September 19, 2026

A fixer. A security guard. A real estate investor. Fahim Muhammed played key roles in both Sean Diddy Comb’s and Michael Jackson’s lives. Is it just a coincidence that similar players appear in the grisly behind the scenes of both of these music tales? Tess dives into the strange connection between the end of life and death of Michael Jackson, and the alleged litany of crimes committed by Sean Diddy Combs. Watch the documentary Murder Rap here. Watch footage from the Dr....

Mo Money Less Problems: The Diddy Files Chapter Four

September 18, 2026

To unravel the business of Sean Combs is to see the ways in which his vast empire is connected to the music industry at large. In the past few years, two big entertainment stories stand out as exceptionally shocking and horrifying: the wrongful conservatorship of Britney Spears, and the alleged large-scale sex trafficking syndicate of Sean Diddy Combs. It’s chilling then, to consider that both the business affairs of Sean Combs and Britney Spears were handled by the same business m...

Girl Meets Bad Boy For Life: The Diddy Files Chapter Three

September 17, 2026

It’s hard to think about Sean DIddy Combs without thinking about the mysterious death of Kim Porter. Sean Diddy Combs’ long-time partner and co-parent died at the young age of 47. At the time, her death was ruled the result of pneumonia, but insiders have expressed suspicions around why Porter really died. Given what’s been alleged about Combs in recent years, Tess unpacks the facts and rumors around Porter’s life and death. Follow Pop Mystery Pod on Twitter, Instagram, ...

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tess@popmysterypod.com

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