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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: Diving Into the New Indie Band and Album “Red Hearse”

>> September 1, 2019

We discuss the new debut album and band both called “Red Hearse”. The band is made up of musicians Jack Antonoff, Sam Dew and Mark Spears a.k.a. better known as Sounwave.

topics covered: Independent Media, Media and Entertainment, Music, Pop Culture, Social Media and Internet, Streaming Media

Culture Crash: The Countdown to Football Season

>> August 25, 2019

The NFL turns 100 this year. We discuss the American tradition of football and why the sport is so
near and dear to many of our hearts.

topics covered: American Culture and History, Family and Interpersonal Relationships, Football, Media and Entertainment, Sports and Recreation, TV

Culture Crash: The Newest Release From Sci-Fi Author Blake Crouch

>> August 18, 2019

We review the new science fiction book, “Recursion” written by American author Blake Crouch who’s widely known for the “Wayward Pines” trilogy.

topics covered: Alzheimer's Disease and Dementia, Communication, Health and Medicine, Literature and Writing, Media and Entertainment, Reading

Culture Crash: The Return of HBO’s Hit Show Succession

>> August 11, 2019

Season two of the hit HBO show, “Succession” returns August 11. We discuss the basic premise of the ruthless family drama and the success of its first season.

topics covered: Business and Entrepreneurship, Family and Interpersonal Relationships, HBO Max, Media and Entertainment, Pop Culture, Streaming Media, TV

Culture Crash: Ensuring the Accessibility of Independent Films

>> July 28, 2019

We discuss how the rise in streaming technology has impacted the availability of classic, foreign and indie films.

topics covered: Criterion Channel, Culture and the Arts, FilmStruck, HBO Max, History, Independent Media, Kanopy, Media and Entertainment, Movies, Streaming Media

Culture Crash: What To Do When You Don’t Really Like the Book You’re Reading (2019)

>> July 21, 2019

It happens to everyone. Despite your perseverance, you just can’t get into the book you’re reading. Do you push yourself to keep on going or give up and raise a white flag?

topics covered: Literature and Writing, Media and Entertainment, Reading

Culture Crash: The Continuation of Veronica Mars

>> July 14, 2019

Season 4 of the TV show, ‘Veronica Mars’ premieres on Hulu July 24. We take a look back at the evolution of the series and its surprising survival through low ratings and network TV changes.

topics covered: Criminal Justice and Courts, Financial Class, Hulu, Media and Entertainment, Pop Culture, Streaming Media, TV

Culture Crash: The Year of Repetitive Sequels and Reboots

>> July 8, 2019

2019 is flying by. From the good to the bad to the so-so, we discuss movie trends so far this year and what we hope is coming in the second half of 2019.

topics covered: Media and Entertainment, Movies, Pop Culture, Social Media and Internet, Streaming Media

Culture Crash: The Rise of Writer and Actress Phoebe Waller Bridge

>> June 30, 2019

Phoebe Waller Bridge has produced and starred in several hits ranging from “Killing Eve” to “Solo: A Star Wars Story”. Now, she’s working on the script for the fourth James Bond movie and has created a new season of the show “Fleabag”. We discuss her success in Hollywood and the allure of shorter TV shows.

topics covered: Amazon Prime Video, Literature and Writing, Media and Entertainment, Screenwriting, Theater, TV

Culture Crash: Our Connection to TV Theme Songs (2019)

>> June 24, 2019

The opening credits of a beloved television show evoke a certain sense of nostalgia for many. We hear the tune and we instantly connect it to a certain series. How have theme songs changed throughout the years and why do they mean so much to us?

topics covered: Family and Interpersonal Relationships, HBO Max, Media and Entertainment, Music, Netflix, Pop Culture, TV

Culture Crash: The Rise of the Supervillain in Brightburn

>> June 16, 2019

We discuss the new movie produced by Sony Pictures titled “Brightburn”. The film is different than the typical storyline in that it chronicles the rise of a superhero that uses his power for evil rather than good.

topics covered: Book/Movie Adaptation, Media and Entertainment, Movies, Pop Culture

Culture Crash: Chronicling the Nuclear Disaster at Chernobyl

>> June 9, 2019

We discuss the new HBO miniseries, co-produced with Sky UK, titled “Chernobyl”. The show follows the chronological events of the 1986 nuclear disaster in the Soviet Union and captures the confusion and terror in the days, months and years following the accident.

topics covered: Energy and Renewable Energy, HBO Max, History, Media and Entertainment, Natural Disasters, Nuclear Physics, Streaming Media, TV
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