Los Angeles, CA – October 7, 2025 – Kristi Cook, the creator behind YouTube’s most prominent “Tea” channel, and investigative pop culture journalist Sloan Hooks are teaming up to launch POPITY, a fresh new podcast premiering Thursday, October 9. Produced and distributed by Studio71, the series offers an unfiltered front-row seat to celebrity feuds, viral internet moments, and Hollywood’s best-kept secrets, all through the sharp, witty lens of two of pop culture’s most trusted voices.
The official trailer dropped on Thursday, September 25, giving fans a first taste of POPITY’s signature blend of hot takes and hard truths. The debut episode features internet icon Trisha Paytas, known for her candid storytelling, viral moments, and unforgettable social media presence. It’s a must-listen kickoff that sets the tone for the season ahead.
Since revealing her identity to The New York Times in 2023, Kristi Cook – better known as Spill Sesh – has continued to evolve her platform, amassing over 475 million views on YouTube and 408K followers on TikTok. Now, she’s stepping into a new era with POPITY, joined by longtime friend and fellow pop culture commentator Sloan Hooks. Known for his fearless investigations, survivor advocacy, and viral exposés, Sloan brings a hard-hitting edge to the mic that perfectly complements Kristi’s sharp analysis and media savvy. Both creators are represented by Slash Management and United Talent Agency (UTA).
Kristi Cook shares, “POPITY has been a project I’ve been really excited about for such a long time. It’s been a long time coming, and I’m so excited we finally get to put this out. We’ve put so much work into making it happen, and I still can’t believe we get to share this vision we’ve kept to ourselves with the world. Working with my best friend Sloan has made it even better, we came up with this one day in the car just brainstorming our future, and now it’s real. We’re diving into all the wild pop culture moments and having the best time doing it. I can’t wait for everyone to come along!”
Each week, Kristi and Sloan dive into celebrity drama, viral trends, and Hollywood’s hottest moments – whether chatting with celebrities over their favorite LA eats (think In-N-Out and fries) in the popular Gossip on the Go segment, or taking fans behind the velvet ropes at red carpets and premieres. The podcast also features interactive fan-favorite segments like Who Wore It Better, What Happened to Them?, Would You Rather: Celebrity Edition, and Devil’s Advocate, inviting listeners to vote, weigh in, and become part of the conversation. Whether cruising through LA with comfort food in hand or recording in their sleek new POPITY studio, each episode offers an unfiltered, judgment-free vibe that feels like hanging out with old friends, packed with candid conversations, laughs, and plenty of juicy pop culture debate.
Sloan Hooks states, “POPITY is something I’ve wanted to create for a while, and it feels surreal that it’s finally happening. It’s been a long time coming, and we’re so excited to finally share what we’ve been building. Kristi and I dreamed this up in the car one day just talking about what we wanted to do together and how we could expand, and now here we are. We’re breaking down all the internet mess, bringing on fun guests, and keeping it real. I can’t wait for people to see what we’ve been working so hard on.”
Studio71 will be supporting distribution, marketing, and ad sales for the show across audio and video.