The Rosetta Stone: Why We Care So Much About A 2,000-Year-Old Slab Of Rock
We speak with Edward Dolnick, author of The Writing of the Gods: The Race to Decode the Rosetta Stone, about the monumental impact of this discovery.
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Culture Crash: Reviewing Martin Scorsese’s New Blockbuster
We discuss why “Killers of the Flower Moon” is a definite must-watch this year.
Culture Crash: Why Do We Love Vinyl Records So Much?
We discuss why vinyl is making a comeback and will never really, in our opinion, go out of style.
Culture Crash: Writer & Director Mike Flanagan Is Back With Another Horror Hit
We cover writer & director Mike Flanagan’s newest drop on Netflix, “The Fall of the House of Usher’.
Halloween 2023: Why Do We Love To Be Scared?
We speak with two guests about why Halloween has become such a popular global event and why many of us get a kick out of feeling temporarily scared.
Culture Crash: Boo! Our Top Horror Film Recommendations Now Available To Stream
We cover some of our favorite scary movies from big blockbusters to lesser-known indie films.
Culture Crash: What’s Going On With Reality TV?
We talk about what’s wrong with reality TV in 2023 and why we’re fed up with these stale narratives.
Culture Crash: Why We Always Go Back To What We Loved In High School
We rewind back in time and talk about the power of nostalgia when it comes to the music, movies and shows we prefer.
Viewpoints Explained: Why Are Halloween Candy Prices So Scary Right Now?
We look at how candy prices have significantly jumped over the last few years.
A Family Forever Changed: Rachel’s Struggle With Schizophrenia
Deborah Kasdan recounts her sister Rachel's journey with schizophrenia, reflecting on its profound impact on family and the indelible mark of mental illness.
Culture Crash: Stepping Into A Film Director’s Shoes
We highlight how it’s all too easy for prominent directors to fall into a rabbit hole of producing a series of not-that-good movies after their first is a blockbuster hit.
Culture Crash: Our Fall Indie Film Picks
We highlight some of our favorite, small-production movie picks as we head into fall film festival season
Culture Crash: From Live Concerts To Film: The Dominance of Taylor Swift
Swift is continuing the mania (and profits) with the upcoming release of the movie simply titled: “The Era’s Tour”.
Culture Crash: Is Comedy Dead Or Does It Just Look A Little Different?
We discuss how comedy isn’t going anywhere– it’s just adapting to the changing times.
Culture Crash: Why Do We Like Watching Sci-Fi So Much?
From Black Mirror to The Twilight Zone, we explore why the sci-fi genre has always been a hit amongst American audiences.
Separating Fact From Fiction: Are You a Victim of Misinformation?
Experts discuss how conspiracy theories arise, why they’re so pervasive online, and why artificial intelligence may make these narratives more difficult to detect.
From Cow’s Milk To Saltwater Oysters: The First People To Dive Into The Unknown
We explore the many firsts throughout history and how key archaeologic evidence plays a role in accurately telling these narratives.
What’s Happening In Hollywood? The Strike, Explained
We speak with two active voices in the industry about what’s driving this strike and why these asks are so important to current and future professionals in this landscape.
Will Soccer Finally Score Big in the U.S.?
We speak with soccer expert, G. Edward White about what’s driving this shift and why it took so long for soccer to take hold in America.
Looking Through a New Lens: The Largest & Most Powerful Telescope Ever Built
We speak with astronomer Jacob Bean about how this telescope will lead to greater discoveries – including the hunt extraterrestrial life.
Culture Crash: Why We Can’t Get Onboard With CGI
This week – we talk about the abundance (and overuse) of computer-generated images in recent blockbuster film releases. We also highlight a couple new summer drops that we’re looking forward to.
Culture Crash: Is the Late-Night Talkshow Format Dead?
Jay Leno. David Letterman. Jimmy Fallon. Stephen Colbert. We highlight the rise and fall of late-night TV.
Has Artificial Intelligence Forever Changed the Music Industry?
We speak with two experts within the field about how artificial intelligence is forcing them to rethink the future of music artistry and production.
Would You Ever Spend $63,000 on a Pound of Rare Mushrooms? Some Chefs Say Yes
We highlight the many niche aspects of fine dining and how we can all takeaway some learning points to infuse it into our own cooking at home.
