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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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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

Culture Crash: “Breaking Bad” & The Lost Art Of The Great Ending

>> June 14, 2026

We revisit Breaking Bad and why its final season still feels so sharp years later.

topics covered: Art

Culture Crash: From Viral Videos To Box Office Horror

>> June 7, 2026

We discuss how online comedians and YouTube creators are turning built-in fanbases into box office success.

topics covered: Budget, Comedy, Movies

Culture Crash: Are Movie Franchises Killing Creativity?

>> May 31, 2026

Is the Hollywood ‘franchise machine’ the downfall of great movies? We discuss if directors should balance their blockbuster hits with smaller indie pieces.

topics covered: Career, Hollywood

Culture Crash: Christopher Nolan Takes On The Odyssey

>> May 24, 2026

Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey is already stirring debate over how ancient stories should sound on screen. We review his latest Hollywood blockbuster.

topics covered: Art, Music, YouTube
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