Intelligentsia
Joey Kopriva, Tara Hanna, Ryan Flynn, and Farah Visslailli
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About This Podcast
Deep thinking about not so deep topics. Hosted by Joey Kopriva and Tara Hanna, a fun and funny vanguard duo that shapes and leads comical discussions on everyday topics in the cultural zeitgeist.
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S2E12 Live from New York!
(Not) live from New York—it’s Intelligentsia's season finale! This week, we break down the legacy, chaos, and cultural chokehold of Saturday Night Live—from its scrappy 1975 debut with Lorne Michaels…
S2E11 People Who Kill Serially
You asked for it: this week, Intelligentsia dives into the dark, weird, and wildly fascinating world of serial killers for our “listener’s pick” episode. We trace the history—from Jack the Ripper to…
S2E10 Social Media is All Fun and Games
From AIM away messages to the algorithm, the Intelligentsia squad is unpacking the evolution of social media—and how it went from harmless fun to full-blown industry. We revisit Myspace and THE…
S2 He HATES Bad Service
Bonus content! A little quip about the Intelligentsia's true feelings about bad service in a restaurant.
S2E9 Coffee is for Closers
From first sips to daily rituals, we’re diving into all things coffee—how we take it, why we love it, and how it became a global obsession. We trace coffee’s journey from Ethiopian goat herders to…
S2E8 Therapy - Where You at With It?
Therapy is having a moment—and we’re unpacking all of it this week. A warning though: apparently we’ve got a lot of baggage, so it’s a long one. We break down how therapy evolved from the ancient…
S2E7 We Participate in Workout Culture Reluctantly
This week, the Intelligentsia is gearing up for a workout — reluctantly. We're talking about the evolution of working out from OG fitness icons Charles Atlas and Jane Fonda to SoulCycle, Barry’s…
S2E6 They Say Millennials Drink More Than Everybody Else
It’s no secret that Intelligentsia is a millennial podcast, so this week we are unpacking what it actually means to be a millennial - and we’re going to take our sweet time doing it! (It’s a long…
S2E5 Oscars, Let Us Know
From a 15-minute dinner in 1929 to what has become Hollywood’s biggest night, the Intelligentsia crew is breaking down the history, drama, and chaos of the Academy Awards. We cover iconic wins (and…
S2E4 There Have Been Some P Cool First Ladies
From Martha Washington to modern power players, this week the Intelligentsia crew is diving deep into the history, influence, and pop-culture legacy of America’s First Ladies. We break down how the…
S2E3 Your Mom Set You Up on Valentine’s Day?
Love is in the air, Intelligentsia! Love it or hate it, Valentines Day is right around the corner, and we're going in deep this week with the help of some guest stars. For this very special occasion,…
S2E2 It’s Amazing You Don’t Know More about the Super Bowl
The Super Bowl takes center stage this week as the Intelligentsia crew breaks down the biggest night in football and pop culture — from football basics to iconic halftime shows and unforgettable…
S2E1 Music We Consider Canon
We're baaaack! That's right, we have been renewed for season 2! After a short break, the Intelligentsia crew is back in your ears weekly, and we're starting with a BANG: music we consider canon (get…
We Love Comedy! We Love Movies!
Bonus Episode Alert! Apparently the end of the year is a time for reflection, so in this bonus ep, the Intelligentsia crew is reflecting on Variety's Best Comedy Movies of All Time. From Bridesmaids…
It Was My Wedding Day!
It's a Christmas miracle - our gift to Intelligentsia, a bonus episode! The crew reunites for a lively debrief on Joey's recent nuptial celebration, featuring NYC's own Reverend Tara. Come relive the…
Joey Was Singing When You Started Talking: Variations on a Theme
Have you ever wondered what it would sound like if we strung together all of the times Joey sings on the pod? Wonder no more, Intelligentsia! Your Joey singing compilation has arrived. Happy wedding…
S1E12 I'm Getting Married!!
It’s our season finale, and what better way to go out than with a big wedding episode, just like all our favorite tv shows? Joey’s wedding is on the horizon, Tara’s officiating, Ryan, father, is here…
S1E11 And That's High School
It’s September which can only mean one thing: back to school! This week, Intelligentsia heads back to high school. Joey and Tara swap stories about their very different high school experiences from…
S1E10 Thank You For Being a Friend
Okay hear us out, this one may sound a bit self-indulgent, but this week Intelligentsia is talking friendship - theirs, yours, and everything in between. Joey and Tara break down their top 3…
S1E9 It's the Emmy's!
We could lie and say this episode is your comprehensive guide to the history and lore of the Emmys—but really, it’s just an excuse for Joey and Tara to gush about their favorite big noms this year -…
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Intelligentsia has published 29 episodes since July 2025, covering topics in Comedy, Leisure.
Intelligentsia is currently highly active with new episodes weekly. Average episode length is 58m.
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