Hi ChinesePod team, my question is this:
I’ve been learning Chinese for some time now, and I feel like even though my speaking skills are pretty good, they still sound pretty “textbook” like I wouldn’t fit in with other teenagers. Where do I learn relevant slang/pop culture so that I can better understand references among my peers? Please teach me how to be “cool” 
Hey there!
I totally understand what you mean. I’ve listed some of our lessons below that teach slang or more informal vocabulary. We also have a youtube playlist dedicated to slang, which I’ve linked below as well. Aside from those, I would highly recommend watching TV series or movies to learn Chinese in its context or storyline.
Internet Slang:
https://www.chinesepod.com/lesson/internet-slang
https://www.chinesepod.com/lesson/internet-slang-part-one#comments
https://www.chinesepod.com/lesson/slang-ular-momentum#comments
Everyday Slang:
https://www.chinesepod.com/lesson/popular-slang-from-2011
Youtube playlist:
Hope you enjoy these!
Betty