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A weekly update on what’s new in American entertainment. Short and to the point, each Culture Crash episode focuses on a singular topic within TV, movies, music or books and breaks it down for listeners.

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Why Do We Love Vinyl Records So Much? | Culture Crash

>> September 6, 2026

Looking to get into vinyl records? We discuss why vinyl is making a comeback and will never really, in our opinion, go out of style.

topics covered: Music

Spider-Man Gets His Edge Back In “Brand New Day” | Culture Crash

>> August 30, 2026

Tom Holland’s Spider-Man finally gets a true New York City adventure, bringing a grittier, more emotional edge to the long-running franchise.

Taylor Jenkins Reid Changes The Scenery | Culture Crash

>> August 23, 2026

From 1970s rock bands to old Hollywood and NASA, Taylor Jenkins Reid - the author of the popular book The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo - keeps changing settings while writing easy-to-understand, thoughtful stories that hook readers from the get-go.

topics covered: History, Hollywood, Music, Netflix

Why The Odyssey Proves Christopher Nolan Can Still Go Bigger | Culture Crash

>> August 16, 2026

The recent film The Odyssey turns Homer’s ancient epic into a massive, visually daring blockbuster that’s brought audiences back to the theatre in record numbers.

topics covered: Career, Cinematography, Emotion, Photography

Noah Kahan & The Joy Of Living In The Moment | Culture Crash

>> August 9, 2026

At Wrigley Field in Chicago, a recent Noah Kahan gave us an important reminder that music hits hardest when it’s messy, loud and shared in real time.

topics covered: Art, Concerts, Music, Netflix, Spotify, Theater, TV

Why The Invite Is Olivia Wilde’s Best Movie Yet | Culture Crash

>> August 2, 2026

Olivia Wilde’s third film turns one dinner party into a sharp, chaotic comedy about marriage, intimacy and the many stages of growing older with someone.

topics covered: Comedy

Why Superhero Movies Aren’t Saving The Box Office Anymore | Culture Crash

>> July 26, 2026

Supergirl arrives as audiences appear increasingly tired of familiar and overdone superhero formulas. We review if this upcoming release will stand out from all the rest.

topics covered: Movies

Olivia Rodrigo’s Most Grown-Up Breakup Album | Culture Crash

>> July 19, 2026

We review pop star Olivia Rodrigo’s latest album, which blends pop, rock and heartbreak all into one.

topics covered: Career, Extraterrestrial Life

How “Disclosure Day” Brings Spielberg Back To Aliens | Culture Crash

>> July 12, 2026

Spielberg returns to sci-fi with “Disclosure Day” featuring Emily Blunt, Colin Firth and other big names. We review his latest summer blockbuster.

topics covered: History

Culture Crash: How Stephen King Built His Scariest Stories

>> July 5, 2026

Caroline Bicks’ Monsters in the Archive gives Stephen King fans a rare look at the drafts, revisions and creative choices behind some of his classic early horror stories.

topics covered: Art, TV

Culture Crash: The Female Singers Expanding American Pop

>> June 28, 2026

As pop women continue to dominate, we highlight some other artists we think are worth adding to the mix.

topics covered: Music

Culture Crash: How Backrooms Turned An Internet Nightmare Into A Hit Movie

>> June 21, 2026

What started as a single eerie image online has become a full-fledged horror phenomenon. This week - we review the breakout movie hit Backrooms.

topics covered: Career, Movies, YouTube
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