Cat Town, SNL Crash Out, and Creatine

15/09/2025 47 min Temporada 1 Episodio 38
Cat Town, SNL Crash Out, and Creatine

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Episode Synopsis

On Today’s Episode of Pop and Circumstance, Elizabeth Pops Off about the Cat Town taking over TikTok (01:36), the SNL “bloodbath” (06:43), and Lizzo’s take on the algorithm ruining the song of the summer (16:45). Then, Hart gives us some Shift Happens on the topic of Creatine (29:55), sharing some knowledge and his personal experiences about supplementing with creatine to enhance muscle development and cognitive function. 
 
Links from today’s episode
Cat Town/Xing’s World: 
https://www.youtube.com/@xingzhilei
tiktok.com/@xings.world
SNL Cast Shakeup:
https://variety.com/lists/snl-season-51-cast/
Lizzo take on the algorithm:
https://www.tiktok.com/@lizzo/video/7546668101257956638?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc&web_id=7545877982742529591
 
Creatine References:

Meta-analysis: Effects of creatine supplementation on upper- and lower-body strength — MDPI Nutrients (meta-analysis showing stronger gains when combined with resistance training). MDPI
Systematic review on cognitive effects — Frontiers in Nutrition (2024): meta-analysis showing modest benefits in memory/processing speed in some adult subgroups. Frontiers
Broad review: Common questions and misconceptions about creatine — JISSN (position/review article; safety and ergogenic effects). BioMed Central
Review/meta-analysis on renal function & safety (no evidence of harm in healthy adults). ScienceDirect
Review on timing/dosing and how creatine saturates muscle (practical dosing guidance). PMC

 
Pop and Circumstance is your go-to podcast to stay in the loop on what’s happening in pop culture, and get a digestible amount of personal growth to help you deal with all of life’s circumstances. Hosted by Elizabeth Martin, a business owner (Southern Supply) and former HR lady, and Hart Morse, an actor (Will Trent, FBI) and writer, these two bring diverse and hilarious experiences, perspectives, and expertise in a relatable, fun to listen to format every Monday and Thursday. 
 
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