Listen "Smurfette Goes Pop: Rihanna’s Blue Musical Mayhem"
Episode Synopsis
Stacey and JR dive into the vibrant—but controversial—2025 reboot of Smurfs, where Rihanna steps into the iconic blue shoes of Smurfette—as both voice actress, producer, and musical creator. When Papa Smurf (John Goodman) is magically abducted, Smurfette leads her tiny blue crew into the real world to stage a rescue, complete with musical numbers and multiverse-level visuals. We unpack the real-world adventure, the star-studded cast (including James Corden, Nick Offerman, Sandra Oh, and Octavia Spencer), and whether Rihanna’s “cool-girl” energy modernizes the character—or just makes everyone miss the old Smurfette vibe. Think bold textures, catchy EDM beats, and 92 minutes of chaotic fun yanked straight from a garden into our world. Plus, we channel internet fan backlash—some loving the pop twist, others craving nostalgia—and riff on whether the Smurfs ever needed this level of star power.
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