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Culture Crash: From Live Concerts To Film: The Dominance of Taylor Swift

>> September 13, 2023

Swift is continuing the mania (and profits) with the upcoming release of the movie simply titled: “The Era’s Tour”.

topics covered: Culture and the Arts, Media and Entertainment, Music, Pop Culture
ListenCulture Crash: From Live Concerts To Film: The Dominance of Taylor Swift

Culture Crash: A New Era For Post Malone

>> September 6, 2023

We give our review of American rapper, singer and songwriter, Post Malone’s newest album titled, “Austin”.

topics covered: Music, Music Industry, Pop Culture
ListenCulture Crash: A New Era For Post Malone

Has Artificial Intelligence Forever Changed the Music Industry?

>> July 16, 2023

We speak with two experts within the field about how artificial intelligence is forcing them to rethink the future of music artistry and production.

topics covered: Artificial Intelligence (AI), Business and Entrepreneurship, Career, Culture and the Arts, Media and Entertainment, Music, Music Industry, Science and Technology, Social Media and Internet, Streaming Media, Technology
ListenHas Artificial Intelligence Forever Changed the Music Industry?

No Travel Plans This Summer? How To Make the Most Out of Where You Are Already

>> July 9, 2023

If traveling out of state this summer is out of the question (or you just want to spend more time at home), we offer up some ways to rediscover your own town, city, or region and gain a new perspective.

topics covered: Cuisine, Culture and the Arts, History, Music, Personal Finance, Tourism, Travel
ListenNo Travel Plans This Summer? How To Make the Most Out of Where You Are Already

Culture Crash: A Return To Paramore

>> February 26, 2023

We discuss Paramore’s latest album release after a long hiatus.

topics covered: Media and Entertainment, Music, Music Industry, Pop Culture
ListenCulture Crash: A Return To Paramore

Culture Crash: Getting Back in the Game

>> February 5, 2023

Some of our favorite throwback bands are back together in 2023. From Blink 182 to Fall Out Boy, big names are putting out new music after years away from the limelight.

topics covered: Concerts, Culture and the Arts, Media and Entertainment, Music, Music Industry
ListenCulture Crash: Getting Back in the Game

Culture Crash: A Return to T-Swift

>> November 6, 2022

Taylor Swift’s new collection titled, Midnights, has created a global frenzy over the last couple of weeks. We dive into this new release and what we like about this cohesive album.

topics covered: Media and Entertainment, Music, Music Industry
ListenCulture Crash: A Return to T-Swift

Culture Crash: The Race to Stay Present for Social Media Sites

>> August 7, 2022

With TikTok continuously adding new users, many platforms like Instagram and Facebook are fighting to stay current with new updates mimicking TikTok. But, what if some of us like these OG platforms the way they are?

topics covered: Business and Entrepreneurship, Culture and the Arts, Facebook, Instagram, Media and Entertainment, Music, Music Industry, Social Media and Internet, Technology, TikTok, YouTube
ListenCulture Crash: The Race to Stay Present for Social Media Sites

Culture Crash: This Year’s Summer Anthem

>> July 31, 2022

This 1980’s hit by artist Sophia Bush is making a resurgence thanks to a recent Stranger Things episode.

topics covered: Culture and the Arts, Media and Entertainment, Music, Music Industry, Netflix, Pop Culture, Streaming Media
ListenCulture Crash: This Year’s Summer Anthem

Culture Crash: The Evolution of Harry Styles

>> June 19, 2022

British superstar Harry Styles is out with a new album that’s getting rave reviews. We discuss his evolution from boy band hunk to a respected solo artist and actor.

topics covered: Culture and the Arts, Media and Entertainment, Music, Music Industry, Pop Culture
ListenCulture Crash: The Evolution of Harry Styles

Culture Crash: The New Florence + the Machine Album

>> June 5, 2022

We highlight the long-awaited album “Dance Fever” by Florence + the Machine.

topics covered: Commentary and Criticism, Culture and the Arts, Media and Entertainment, Music, Music Industry, Pop Culture
ListenCulture Crash: The New Florence + the Machine Album

Culture Crash: Proud of Pop

>> May 15, 2022

Ashamed to blare pop music while driving? Us too. Why does the genre often get such a bad rep? We highlight some of the musicians that are prominent within pop.

topics covered: Culture and the Arts, Music
ListenCulture Crash: Proud of Pop
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Culture Crash: The Return of Vinyl Records

>> April 10, 2022

In recent years, vinyl’s have been making a big comeback. We discuss how old and new music alike is being played on this old musical medium.

topics covered: American Culture and History, Culture and the Arts, History, Media and Entertainment, Music, Music Industry, Pop Culture
ListenCulture Crash: The Return of Vinyl Records

Culture Crash: “Heat Waves”: A Song That Seems to Never Go Out of Style

>> March 27, 2022

The song, "Heat Waves" by the British indie pop rock band, Glass Animals continues to be a hit track almost two years after its release. We discuss its continued popularity and what else is worth a listen from Glass Animals.

topics covered: Culture and the Arts, Music, Music Industry, Pop Culture
ListenCulture Crash: “Heat Waves”: A Song That Seems to Never Go Out of Style
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Paving a New Future For Classical Music

>> March 20, 2022

Less than 2% of all classical musicians are African American. Two classical music experts join us this week to help us understand the barriers for entry into classical music and how those in the field are helping younger populations gain exposure and greater access to the genre.

topics covered: Career, Culture and the Arts, Diversity, Education, Employment and Workplace Issues, Equal Employment, Inequality, Literature and Writing, Music, Music Industry, Philanthropy and Nonprofit Organizations, Race and Identity
ListenPaving a New Future For Classical Music
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Culture Crash: Nostalgia of Music in Super Bowl Halftime Show

>> February 27, 2022

This year’s Super Bowl halftime show featuring Eminem, Dr. Dre, Snoop Dogg and Mary J. Blige was an instant hit. It was a blast to the past and reinvigorated that the nostalgic music of our younger years will always hold a special place in our hearts.

topics covered: African American Culture, American Culture and History, Culture and the Arts, Emotion, Football, Live Sports, Media and Entertainment, Music, Pop Culture, Sports and Recreation
ListenCulture Crash: Nostalgia of Music in Super Bowl Halftime Show

Culture Crash: Tis’ the Season for X-Mas Music

>> December 19, 2021

We discuss some of our favorite festive tunes from over the years, including Frank Sinatra’s, “Let It Snow” and Nat King Cole’s classic, “Joy to the World”.

topics covered: Christmas, Family and Interpersonal Relationships, Holidays and Traditions, Media and Entertainment, Music
ListenCulture Crash: Tis’ the Season for X-Mas Music

Culture Crash: A New Perspective on the Fab Four

>> December 12, 2021

Exclusive to Disney+, the new documentary, "Get Back" follows The Beatles in their natural element as they record the album "Let It Be".

topics covered: Culture and the Arts, Disney+, History, Media and Entertainment, Movies, Music, Music Industry, Pop Culture, Streaming Media
ListenCulture Crash: A New Perspective on the Fab Four
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Culture Crash: A Review of “Tick, Tick… Boom!”

>> December 5, 2021

We share why we think the new Netflix release, "Tick, Tick…Boom!" is perhaps the best musical movie of 2021.

topics covered: Commentary and Criticism, Culture and the Arts, Holidays and Traditions, Media and Entertainment, Movies, Music, Netflix, Streaming Media, Theater
ListenCulture Crash: A Review of “Tick, Tick… Boom!”

Culture Crash: The Staggered Rise to Stardom

>> October 8, 2021

Dominic Fike, a popular, up-and-coming musician, performed recently at the Firefly Music Festival in Delaware. We discuss his performance at the highly anticipated event and the difficult task of becoming not only a great musician, but performer as well.

topics covered: Art, Celebrity, Commentary and Criticism, Concerts, Culture and the Arts, HBO Max, Media and Entertainment, Music, Music Industry
ListenCulture Crash: The Staggered Rise to Stardom
Is The “Donda” Hype Real?

Culture Crash: Is the “Donda” Hype Real?

>> September 12, 2021

Kanye West just released his latest album, “Donda” late last month. We sift through the hype and offer our take on the new creative release.

topics covered: Commentary and Criticism, Culture and the Arts, Media and Entertainment, Music
ListenCulture Crash: Is the “Donda” Hype Real?
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Culture Crash: Artists’ Shared Inspiration

>> September 5, 2021

How do artists find inspiration for a new song on an album, or a new idea for a movie? We discuss how great art is more interconnected than you may think.

topics covered: Art, Criminal Justice and Courts, Culture and the Arts, Law/Policy and Enforcement, Media and Entertainment, Music, Philosophy and Ethics
ListenCulture Crash: Artists’ Shared Inspiration

Culture Crash: The Poetry Behind the Tunes

>> August 22, 2021

We highlight the podcast, Dissect, which takes a look at the poetic lyrics behind some of the biggest songs in rap and hip-hop.

topics covered: Culture and the Arts, Media and Entertainment, Music, Podcasts and Audio Content, Poetry, Pop Culture, Spotify
ListenCulture Crash: The Poetry Behind the Tunes

The Entrepreneur Inside the Musician

>> July 25, 2021

There’s much more to being a professional musician than the practice and performance aspect of the career. For independent artists, there’s an entire side of entrepreneurship to handle, including money management, marketing, networking and more. Debra Silvert, the flutist of the orchestral ensemble, Duo Sequenza, highlights the challenges and rewards of …

topics covered: Business and Entrepreneurship, Employment and Workplace Issues, Music, Philanthropy and Nonprofit Organizations
ListenThe Entrepreneur Inside the Musician
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