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by KJ Miller
Pop culture is serious business. Fortunately, KJ Miller is unserious enough to talk about it. Queen Things is a pop culture smorgasbord for people who want to talk about the thing behind the thing: the cultural forces behind the discourse, the strategy behind the rebrand, the mess behind the mess. As a founder, lecturer and creator she's ready to overthink it all. Come for the pop culture. Stay for the analysis, unnecessary deep dives, strong opinions, and occasional rant that started as one thought and somehow became a 45-minute episode.
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- 2 weeks ago41 min
Is Miley Still a Pop Star? + Taylor’s “Attitude” at the Chiefs Game
Is Miley a pop star if she won’t do what pop stars do?And, is Taylor a rude, fan-hating celeb?Plus, some DWTS drama, and a little Beyoncé to brighten your day.Let’s get into it.***Sign Up Here for the Queen Reads Book Club!***https://www.eventbrite.com/e/queen-reads-book-club-tickets-2003004241606Subscribe for monthly bonus episodes:https://www.patreon.com/c/queenthingspodhttps://queenthings.substack.com/Join the conversation:TikTok -@queenthingspod, @iam_kjmillerYouTube - www.youtube.com/@iamkjmillerIG:@kjmillerGoodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/user/show/200570826-kj-millerReferences:Queen Reads Book Club Sign Up Link:https://www.eventbrite.com/e/queen-reads-book-club-tickets-2003004241606Miley Cyrus at the Hollywood Bowl:https://variety.com/2026/music/news/miley-cyrus-fires-back-criticism-hollywood-bowl-concert-1236916307/Some Fan Reactions to the Show:https://www.tiktok.com/@iamerikdavid/video/7697670875469876493?_r=1&_t=ZT-9Ak2ZFSRK85https://www.tiktok.com/@itsalexmars/video/7697711477158841614?_r=1&_t=ZT-9Ak2T6SUIlJhttps://www.tiktok.com/@iamerikdavid/video/7698354553510481165?_r=1&_t=ZT-9Ak2bygUVH3https://www.tiktok.com/@_alyssayung_/video/7697636348269776159?_r=1&_t=ZT-9Ak2VyTqydxhttps://www.tiktok.com/@tylerjacksontippett/video/7698483827982880031?_r=1&_t=ZT-9Ak2awcYrPRSam Murphy on Miley Cyrus:https://www.tiktok.com/@popsamcam/video/7688440508095483166?lang=enTaylor performed at the Academy Museum Gala:https://variety.com/2026/film/news/taylor-swift-performance-academy-gala-five-songs-1236915817/Taylor at the Chiefs Game:https://www.tiktok.com/@maggiemaytok/video/7698439263515430174?_r=1&_t=ZT-9Ak2TjeJOfuVal’s DWTS comment:https://pagesix.com/2026/10/21/celebrity-news/val-chmerkovskiys-dwts-suspension-officially-lifted-after-carrie-ann-inaba-controversy/Midnight by Todrick Hall:https://www.midnightoffbway.com/Knowles - Rowland House:https://www.housingfinance.com/developments/knowles-rowland-house-opens-houstonDr. El-Sayed clips:https://www.tiktok.com/@abdulelsayed/video/7697811270816353549https://www.tiktok.com/@nowthisimpact/video/7694798938502614286?q=abdul%20al-sayed%20serious%20question&t=1792602228820Zara Larsson on Popcast:https://www.tiktok.com/@popcast/video/7697991780238658829?_r=1&_t=ZT-9Ak544Bf8dJThe Women by Kristin Hannah:https://kristinhannah.com/books/the-women/The Very Secret Society of Irregular Witches by Sangu Mandanna
- 3 weeks ago1h 7m
Kelly Clarkson Don’t Play + Grammy Predictions
Kelly Clarkson’s toy store standoff just escalated...if you can believe it.Then: my Grammy predictions for Taylor’s chances, who I actually think should win Album, Record, and Song of the Year, plus a surprise from the country category. A little Broadway talk, and a hair extension story that’s got the internet finally agreeing on something. Let’s get into it.***Sign Up Here for the Queen Reads Book Club!***https://www.eventbrite.com/e/queen-reads-book-club-tickets-2003004241606Subscribe for monthly bonus episodes:https://www.patreon.com/c/queenthingspodhttps://queenthings.substack.com/Join the conversation:TikTok -@queenthingspod, @iam_kjmillerYouTube - www.youtube.com/@iamkjmillerIG:@kjmillerGoodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/user/show/200570826-kj-millerReferences:Queen Reads Book Club Sign Up Link:https://www.eventbrite.com/e/queen-reads-book-club-tickets-2003004241606The OSU Dance Team:https://www.tiktok.com/@universeofdance/video/7597262473993014558?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc&web_id=7693606776189928990My TikTok on the Grammys:https://www.tiktok.com/@iam_kjmiller/video/7694752113993239821?lang=enArt of Play Interview on USA Today:https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZTycSpRPj/Security Footage from Art of Play:https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZTycAesVA/My TikTok about Kelly Clarkson:https://www.tiktok.com/@iam_kjmiller/video/7695814245757259022Clip from Midnight:https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZTy3KVBeG/Kristin’s Review of Midnight:https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZTyWqswgo/$1k sew in vs. $4k sew in:https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZTy3KtREw/https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZTy3KKjPk/
- Oct 8, 202655 min
The Men Are Not Alright
A lot of men, none of them making it easy. We’re kicking off with your Swiftologist takes, digging into Pete Davidson’s foolish Variety interview, breezing through Eminem and Kid Rock "setting politics aside" for a new song, and, frustratingly, addressing the Cornell case. Let’s get into it. ***Sign Up Here for the Queen Reads Book Club!***https://www.eventbrite.com/e/queen-reads-book-club-tickets-2003004241606Subscribe for monthly bonus episodes:https://www.patreon.com/c/queenthingspodhttps://queenthings.substack.com/Join the conversation:TikTok -@queenthingspod, @iam_kjmillerYouTube - www.youtube.com/@iamkjmillerIG:@kjmillerGoodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/user/show/200570826-kj-millerReferences:Queen Reads Book Club Sign Up Link:https://www.eventbrite.com/e/queen-reads-book-club-tickets-2003004241606The Calamity Club, by Kathryn Stockett:https://www.lemuriabooks.com/The-Calamity-Club-Kathryn-Stockett-p/9781954118812.htmThe clip i posted about the Swiftologist’s Reaction to Encore:https://www.tiktok.com/@iam_kjmiller/video/7691808989226519821RJ Rokosz’s Take on The Swiftologist:https://www.tiktok.com/@rjrokosz/video/7693237116825898271Pete Davidson’s Interview with Variety:https://www.tiktok.com/@varietymagazine/video/7691364891910737166?_r=1&_t=ZT-9AKb2DAxRQjEminem and Kid Rock:https://www.complex.com/music/a/will-lavin/eminem-kid-rock-friendship-politics-7-sins-new-trackJeremy Strong Interview with E! News:https://www.tiktok.com/@enews/video/7692982237607841054?_r=1&_t=ZP-9AKcdBwu2BjJack Edwards’ Video:https://www.tiktok.com/@jack_edwards/video/7693232179605703958?_r=1&_t=ZT-9AKd4YnYqvm
- Oct 1, 202635 min
The Swiftologist vs. Encore
I sat down and reacted to the Swiftologist's reaction to Taylor's Encore tracks…I disagree with almost everything he says, but I don't think that means what you'd think it means.Subscribe for monthly bonus episodes:https://www.patreon.com/c/queenthingspodhttps://queenthings.substack.com/Join the conversation:TikTok -@queenthingspod, @iam_kjmillerYouTube - www.youtube.com/@iamkjmillerIG:@kjmillerGoodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/user/show/200570826-kj-millerReferences:The Swiftologist Reaction Video to Encore:https://youtu.be/WAEf_KhiuyI?si=jxXRW_RzEVY0HMLzMetacritic:https://www.metacritic.com/
- Sep 24, 202645 min
Ed Sheeran's Redemption Speech? + Taylor's VMA Clues + Jay-Z vs. Kaepernick
Ed Sheeran spoke out on stage, and I get into whether it really moves the needle. Then: the new Taylor Swift clues that have Swifties convinced something's dropping at the VMAs, and Jay-Z and Colin Kaepernick's very public back-and-forth about who really sold out. Let's get into it.Subscribe for monthly bonus episodes:https://www.patreon.com/c/queenthingspodhttps://queenthings.substack.com/Join the conversation:TikTok -@queenthingspod, @iam_kjmillerYouTube - www.youtube.com/@iamkjmillerIG:@kjmillerGoodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/user/show/200570826-kj-millerReferences:Meredith Masony’s TikTok:https://www.tiktok.com/@thats_inappropriate/video/7684044100189965599?_r=1&_t=ZT-99mVa2LOWmUEd Sheeran’s Opening Speech in Philadelphia:https://www.tiktok.com/@miraquetevi/video/7687426998360231199?_r=1&_t=ZT-99wpeWEcKdSEd Sheeran’s Closing Speech in Philadelphia:https://www.tiktok.com/@bridgetgoes/video/7687462005648788749?_r=1&_t=ZT-99wpgf01tUMThe Taylor Explainer:https://www.tiktok.com/@thetaylorexplainerTaylor Swift’s Website:https://www.taylorswift.com/read-my-letter/Taylor’s videos on Spotify:https://newsroom.spotify.com/2026-09-16/taylor-swift-music-videos-catalog-spotify/Nikki’s TikTok:https://www.tiktok.com/@nikkiking23/video/7688066826592341261?_r=1&_t=ZT-99wpchvQk85The Perilous Fight, By Colin Kaepernick:https://www.hachettebookgroup.com/titles/colin-kaepernick/the-perilous-fight/9781538777879/Colin Kaepernick Interview with Time Magazine:https://www.tiktok.com/@time/video/7686572560879766798?_r=1&_t=ZT-99wphD4SuHGIced Coffee at Job Interviews:https://www.tiktok.com/@caitlinrecruiter/video/7686166507759455501?_r=1&_t=ZT-99wooBlnFYDMy Take on Iced Coffee at Job Interviews:https://www.tiktok.com/@iam_kjmiller/video/7688000241294937357Blood Over Bright Haven, by M.L. Wang:https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/755073/blood-over-bright-haven-by-m-l-wang/
- Sep 17, 202653 min
Ed Sheeran's Tour Implodes + Taylor's Emmys Easter Eggs + Sydney Sweeney's Ad Backlash
Ed Sheeran's tour is in chaos after dropping Macklemore, and I've got real problems with the statement he put out. Then: Taylor's Emmys sketch with Mariska Hargitay had Swifties convinced they'd cracked a code, Sydney Sweeney's new ad backlash, Jasmine Crockett's controversial call to honor Chris Brown, and a white news poll I need your take on. Let's get into it.Subscribe for monthly bonus episodes:https://www.patreon.com/c/queenthingspodhttps://queenthings.substack.com/Join the conversation:TikTok -@queenthingspod, @iam_kjmillerYouTube - www.youtube.com/@iamkjmillerIG:@kjmillerGoodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/user/show/200570826-kj-millerReferences:Something We Said, by Elizabeth Stordeur Pryor:https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/Something-We-Said/Elizabeth-Stordeur-Pryor/9781982154509Carrie Soto Is Back, by Taylor Jenkins Reid:https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/646857/carrie-soto-is-back-by-taylor-jenkins-reid/Strangers, by Belle Burden:https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/760850/strangers-by-belle-burden/Fruit Fly, by Josh Silver:https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/826827/fruit-fly-by-josh-silver/Love You More, by Emily Giffin:https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/723827/love-you-more-by-emily-giffin/Sydney Sweeny’s Novig ad:https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2026/sep/14/ariarne-titmus-comments-sydney-sweeney-sexualising-womens-sportMacklemore’s Statement:https://www.instagram.com/p/DdRdsy0m2HK/?hl=enNPR Article on Ed Sheeran’s Tour:https://www.npr.org/2026/09/16/g-s1-143549/ed-sheeran-tour-troubleEd Sheeran’s Statement:https://www.instagram.com/p/DdT-6KGAtuI/?img_index=1Jasmine Crockett Enters Chris Brown’s Music into Congressional Record:https://www.billboard.com/music/rb-hip-hop/chris-brown-backlash-jasmine-crockett-honor-response-1236341107/Taylor Swift Emmy’s Sketch:https://people.com/taylor-swift-makes-surprise-appearance-at-2026-emmy-awards-12121529Taylor Easter Eggs:https://www.tiktok.com/@almost50swifty/photo/7685772158492085534?_r=1&_t=ZT-99mVTx9eaNxMeredith Masony’s TikTok:https://www.tiktok.com/@thats_inappropriate/video/7684044100189965599?_r=1&_t=ZT-99mVa2LOWmUTaylor Jenkins Reid:https://taylorjenkinsreid.com/Emily Giffin:https://www.emilygiffin.com/John of John, by Douglas Stuart:https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/John-of-John-(Oprahs-Book-Club)/Douglas-Stuart/9781668173732?gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=24236596044&gbraid=0AAAAADv-uEmNU4vQRfzvLdCm7FxKbKBRi&gclid=CjwKCAjw_KjVBhAHEiwAnC0N9F1QUDBors9EQSYTytmVPA4jaMUnvQ_RJ_rTL5PK88TZE4K3G1fkwRoCIfUQAvD_BwE
- Sep 10, 202648 min
The P!nk Backlash + Alix vs. Alex + North West’s a Headliner
P!nk is the latest artist doubling down on a bad take, and I'm getting all the way into my thoughts on it. Then: the real story behind Alix Earle and Alex Cooper's beef, now that Earle's finally addressed it on her Netflix show, plus who I think is winning the fight. And a little on North West headlining her own concert at 13. Let's get into it.Subscribe for monthly bonus episodes:https://www.patreon.com/c/queenthingspodhttps://queenthings.substack.com/Join the conversation:TikTok -@queenthingspod, @iam_kjmillerYouTube - www.youtube.com/@iamkjmillerIG:@kjmillerGoodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/user/show/200570826-kj-millerReferences:My Episode on Lemme Fix It!:https://youtu.be/QH2EPEg9XyQ?si=QV0gzqJuyr5CTeH3Taipei Story, by R.F. Kuang:https://www.harpercollins.com/pages/taipei-storyI Hate It Here, by Taylor Swift:https://open.spotify.com/track/3hlGuz3loYoLfI3bpwieWq?si=834427d2ec0c4974Macklemore’s comments on Ed Sheeran’s Tour:https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cq5x3vjq06qoP!nk’s response and backlash:https://www.yahoo.com/entertainment/celebrity/articles/pink-responds-backlash-over-post-135443983.htmlEarle Meets World:https://www.netflix.com/title/82085057My take on the latest Earle/Cooper beef:https://www.tiktok.com/@iam_kjmiller/video/7681789062889393422North West’s Solo Show in Chicago:https://www.xxlmag.com/north-west-debut-solo-show-chicago/https://www.theclassicrockstation.com/2026/09/08/north-west-performs-first-solo-live-show-at-the-vic-theatre-following-canceled-tour/Piercing On My Hand, by North West:https://youtu.be/gIJSjrpM32s?si=RElsiwRAQDRuNzVHGood People, by Patmeena Sabit:https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/777077/good-people-by-patmeena-sabit/The Revelation of Dionne Daphne, by Mara Brock Akil:https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/713565/the-revelation-of-dionne-daphne-by-mara-brock-akil/The Vanishing Half, by Brit Bennett:https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/576782/the-vanishing-half-by-brit-bennett/The Bright Years, by Sarah Damoff:https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/The-Bright-Years/Sarah-Damoff/9781668061459Fruit Fly, by Josh Silver:https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/826827/fruit-fly-by-josh-silver/
- Sep 3, 202650 min
Taylor's "Travis Effect" + Daisy Chain + Cardi vs. Samyra
Y'all had a lot to say about whether it's really Travis Kelce who's made Taylor more open — so I'm getting into it, plus why I don't think it's that simple. Then: how Olivia Rodrigo pulled off another masterpiece with Daisy Chain Fields, and Cardi B and Samyra's Old Navy round two, including who I think has the range to actually weigh in. Let's get into it.Subscribe for monthly bonus episodes:https://www.patreon.com/c/queenthingspodhttps://queenthings.substack.com/Join the conversation:TikTok -@queenthingspod, @iam_kjmillerYouTube - www.youtube.com/@iamkjmillerIG:@kjmillerGoodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/user/show/200570826-kj-millerReferences:Daisy Chain Fields Festival:https://www.daisychainfields.com/Kelly Clarkson’s Final Show:https://deadline.com/2026/08/kelly-clarkson-goodbye-daytime-talk-show-tears-final-words-1237063591/Golden on Kellyoke:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=py_P2TI-gNgCardi B and Samyra:https://www.teenvogue.com/story/heres-why-cardi-bs-joke-about-her-3x-merch-isnt-funnyhttps://www.tiktok.com/@girlsfighting6/video/7680350974740794654?_r=1&_t=ZT-99N4FVB2lqvKeke Palmer on Raven-Symoné:https://www.tiktok.com/@5ivelive_/video/7679578708977405214?q=sivelive_%20raven&t=1788362546241A.J. Alford Books on Reading Black Authors:https://www.tiktok.com/@aj_alfordwrites/video/7678474602699443486My take on her take:https://www.tiktok.com/@iam_kjmiller/video/7679988438443101453?lang=enWe Don’t Talk About Carol, by Kristen L. Berry:https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/771526/we-dont-talk-about-carol-by-kristen-l-berry/The True Love Experiment, by Christina Lauren:https://christinalaurenbooks.com/books/the-true-love-experiment/Dolly All The Time, by Annabel Monaghan:https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/769965/dolly-all-the-time-a-gma-book-club-pick-by-annabel-monaghan/I, Medusa, by Ayana Gray:https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/762979/i-medusa-by-ayana-gray/My August 5 star book recap:https://www.tiktok.com/@iam_kjmiller/video/7680358159424310542
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About Queen Things
Pop culture is serious business. Fortunately, KJ Miller is unserious enough to talk about it. Queen Things is a pop culture smorgasbord for people who want to talk about the thing behind the thing: the cultural forces behind the discourse, the strategy behind the rebrand, the mess behind the mess. As a founder, lecturer and creator she's ready to overthink it all. Come for the pop culture. Stay for the analysis, unnecessary deep dives, strong opinions, and occasional rant that started as one thought and somehow became a 45-minute episode.
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