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Culture Crash

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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Culture Crash: Is Late Night Officially Toast?

>> April 12, 2026

Late night isn’t losing talent, but it’s losing timing. By the time the monologue airs, the jokes have already made the rounds online. We cover the continued decline of late-night TV.

topics covered: Comedy, TV

Culture Crash: Why “Shrinking” Feels Like The TV We Want Right Now

>> April 5, 2026

We look at why shows like “Shrinking” on Apple TV are growing in popularity. Is it that we - the audience - want more genuine, feel-good TV?

topics covered: Career, Community, Movies, TV

Culture Crash: A Version Of Harry Styles We Love To Hear

>> March 29, 2026

Harry Styles leans into upbeat, dance-driven pop on his latest album, “Kiss All the Time. Disco, Occasionally.” We review the recent drop this week on Culture Crash.

topics covered: Best Picture, Career, Music, Netflix

Culture Crash: The Genre That Keeps Asking Bigger Questions

>> March 22, 2026

Science fiction films tap into our deepest curiosity about the future, using imagined worlds and technologies to explore timeless questions about humanity.

topics covered: Behavior, History, Movies, Science, Technology

Culture Crash: Nirvanna The Band The Show The Movie” & The Art Of The Long Joke

>> March 14, 2026

A long-running internet comedy experiment jumps to the big screen with Nirvanna [sic] the Band the Show the Movie.

topics covered: Art, History, Movies, Theater, TV

Culture Crash: Charlie XCX: From Pop Princess To Gothic Queen

>> March 8, 2026

After a culture-defining pop explosion, Charli XCX shifts gears in a bold new direction swapping neon dance floors for something darker. We review her latest drop.

topics covered: Career, Music, TikTok

Culture Crash: Why “Industry” Is HBO’s Quiet Hit

>> February 28, 2026

HBO’s Industry has quietly evolved from cult finance series into one of the sharpest drama shows on TV. Season 4 of the show is now streaming.

topics covered: Banking, HBO Max, History, Sleep, TV

Culture Crash: The Internet’s Favorite Song Isn’t On Streaming

>> February 21, 2026

A bonus track no one can officially stream has become one of the internet’s most emotional anthems thanks to Tik Tok. We look at Twenty-One Pilots new hit single and why its drawn in millions.

topics covered: Music, TikTok

Culture Crash: The 2025 Oscar Best Picture Field

>> February 14, 2026

From blockbuster spectacles to intimate global stories, this year’s Oscar nominees reflect a wide-ranging year at the movies. We take a closer look at some of the films up for the biggest award in Hollywood that will take place this year on Sunday, March 15.

topics covered: Best Actor, Best Picture, Hollywood, Movies

Culture Crash: Why “The Pitt” Stands Out From So Many Other Medical Shows

>> February 7, 2026

We review what makes the medical show “The Pitt” a must watch. Season 2 is now streaming on HBO Max with weekly episodes dropping every Thursday evening.

topics covered: Art, Best Drama, HBO Max, Threads, TV

Culture Crash: Why Afrobeats Is Everywhere Right Now

>> February 4, 2026

You’ve heard the sound everywhere, but Afrobeats’ rise is a bigger story than you think. We cover what we love about this fast-growing genre of music.

Culture Crash: The Movies We’re Waiting To See In 2026

>> January 28, 2026

A new movie year is taking shape and expectations are already high. We cover some of what we’re most looking forward to this year.

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