Kristi Cook & Sloan Hooks Drop Popity Podcast – La’S Newest Pop Culture Obsession Premieres Oct 9!

LA’s Hottest New Podcast Hits the Airwaves

Los Angeles, CA - October 7, 2025 - Buckle up, pop culture junkies! Kristi Cook, the mastermind behind YouTube’s iconic Spill Sesh ‘Tea’ channel, is joining forces with investigative pop culture guru Sloan Hooks to bring us POPITY, a podcast that’s about to become your new obsession. Premiering Thursday, October 9, this Studio71-produced series is serving up unfiltered takes on Hollywood scandals, viral internet chaos, and Tinseltown’s juiciest secrets - all with that signature LA flair.

These two are the real deal, y’all. Kristi’s sharp wit and Sloan’s no-holds-barred investigative style are a match made in SoCal heaven, promising a front-row seat to the wildest celeb feuds and trending drama. Whether you’re cruising down the 405 or chilling in Santa Monica, POPITY is the podcast to soundtrack your West Coast vibe.

The official trailer dropped on September 25, and let’s just say it’s got us hyped with its mix of spicy hot takes and raw truths. If that’s not enough to get you tuning in, the debut episode features none other than internet royalty Trisha Paytas, whose viral moments and unfiltered storytelling are the perfect way to kick off this must-listen series.

From YouTube to Podcast Stardom: Kristi & Sloan’s Glow-Up

Kristi Cook, aka Spill Sesh, has been spilling the tea online for years, racking up over 475 million YouTube views and a cool 408K followers on TikTok since revealing her identity to The New York Times in 2023. Now, she’s leveling up with POPITY, stepping into a fresh chapter alongside her ride-or-die, Sloan Hooks. This dynamic duo, repped by Slash Management and United Talent Agency (UTA), is ready to dominate the podcast game straight from the heart of LA.

Sloan, known for his fearless deep dives into pop culture mysteries and viral exposés, brings a gritty edge that pairs perfectly with Kristi’s media-savvy commentary. Together, they’re not just reporting the drama - they’re living it, recording from their sleek new POPITY studio and giving us all the Hollywood Boulevard gossip we didn’t know we needed.

“POPITY is the project I’ve been dreaming of forever, and teaming up with Sloan makes it even sweeter - we cooked this up during a random car convo, and now it’s legit!” - Kristi Cook

What’s POPITY Bringing to the Table?

Every week, Kristi and Sloan are diving headfirst into the messiest celeb drama, the wildest viral trends, and Hollywood’s hottest moments. Picture this: chatting with A-listers over In-N-Out burgers and fries in their fan-fave ‘Gossip on the Go’ segment, or pulling back the curtain on red carpet shenanigans right here in Tinseltown. It’s like grabbing coffee with your most plugged-in pals at a Melrose Avenue café - candid, hilarious, and zero judgment.

The podcast isn’t just a one-way convo, though. With interactive segments like ‘Who Wore It Better,’ ‘What Happened to Them?,’ ‘Would You Rather: Celebrity Edition,’ and the spicy ‘Devil’s Advocate,’ listeners get to vote, chime in, and join the fun. Whether they’re cruising through LA with comfort food or dishing dirt from the studio, Kristi and Sloan are making every episode feel like a hangout sesh.

Studio71 is backing the show with full force, handling distribution, marketing, and ad sales across audio and video platforms. So, expect POPITY to be everywhere - from your daily commute playlist to your late-night binge on YouTube.

The Duo Behind the Mic Spills Their Excitement

Kristi and Sloan can’t stop gushing about this passion project, and honestly, we’re just as stoked. Kristi shared how POPITY has been years in the making, born from a brainstorming sesh with Sloan while driving through LA’s iconic streets. The vibe? Pure excitement to finally share their vision with the world and dive into pop culture’s wildest moments together.

Sloan echoed the sentiment, calling the launch ‘surreal’ after dreaming it up during that same car ride. He’s ready to break down the internet’s messiest drama, bring on epic guests, and keep it 100 with fans. With both of them pouring their hearts into this, POPITY isn’t just a podcast - it’s a full-on LA movement.

So, mark your calendars for October 9, grab your earbuds, and get ready to ride the POPITY wave. Whether you’re a Hollywood local or just living for the drama from afar, Kristi and Sloan are about to bring the heat - West Coast style.