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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
ListenCulture Crash: The Genre That Keeps Asking Bigger Questions

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

Viewpoints Explained: Why Younger Couples Are Embracing Prenups

>> March 14, 2026

Prenuptial agreements were once associated with celebrity wealth, but younger couples are increasingly embracing them as practical financial planning before marriage. This week, We look at what’s driving this trend.

topics covered: Career, Celebrity, Communication, Personal Finance, Real Estate
ListenViewpoints Explained: Why Younger Couples Are Embracing Prenups

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

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

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

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
ListenCulture Crash: The 2025 Oscar Best Picture Field

Viewpoints Explained: From Streaming To Steering Wheels: The Subscription Creep

>> February 14, 2026

Subscriptions were supposed to make life easier. Instead, they’ve become a quiet drain on our wallets. This segment explores how recurring fees slipped into everything from entertainment to cars.

topics covered: Movies, Music, Personal Finance, Spotify, Technology
ListenViewpoints Explained: From Streaming To Steering Wheels: The Subscription Creep

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

Culture Crash: “Barbarian” Film Director Zach Cregger Does It Again With “Weapons”

>> August 27, 2025

We review the new horror film, “Weapons” directed by Zach Cregger and starring Ozark alum Julia Garner, Oppenheimer standout Aldren Ehrenreich and Academy Award nominee Josh Brolin.

topics covered: Movies
ListenCulture Crash: “Barbarian” Film Director Zach Cregger Does It Again With “Weapons”

Culture Crash: Why “Succession” Will Always Be A Great Rewatch

>> August 6, 2025

We review the hit HBO show, “Succession” and why this dramatic masterpiece spanning four seasons is worth watching more than once.

topics covered: Culture and the Arts, Movies
ListenCulture Crash: Why “Succession” Will Always Be A Great Rewatch

Strings Attached: The Inequities Still Shaping Classical Music Today

>> August 3, 2025

Violinist and educator Brendan Slocumb and activist Afa Dworkin discuss what's holding the industry back and how improved early access music programs in public schools are vital to creating opportunity for historically excluded populations.

topics covered: Career, Diversity, Education, Music, Race and Identity
ListenStrings Attached: The Inequities Still Shaping Classical Music Today

Culture Crash: Finally – A Superman Worth Believing In

>> July 30, 2025

After a decade of misfires, DC’s latest Superman reboot, directed by James Gunn, delivers a hopeful, heroic take on Clark Kent.

topics covered: Culture and the Arts, Movies
ListenCulture Crash: Finally – A Superman Worth Believing In

Culture Crash: Enjoy A Good Scare? Our Take On “28 Years Later”

>> July 23, 2025

For the past year, it’s been a highly anticipated release, but is the new movie overhyped or well deserving of the attention?

topics covered: Culture and the Arts, Movies
ListenCulture Crash: Enjoy A Good Scare? Our Take On “28 Years Later”

Culture Crash: Yes, “The Bear” Is Still That Good

>> July 16, 2025

We offer our review of the latest season of the hit show.

topics covered: Culture and the Arts, Hulu, Pop Culture, TV
ListenCulture Crash: Yes, “The Bear” Is Still That Good

Culture Crash: James Gunn’s Superman: The Hero The DC Universe Desperately Needs

>> July 9, 2025

Warner Bros. and DC Comics have handed James Gunn the keys to Superman. Will it be a success?

topics covered: Culture and the Arts, Movies
ListenCulture Crash: James Gunn’s Superman: The Hero The DC Universe Desperately Needs

Burning Year-Round: The New Reality Of Firefighting In America

>> July 6, 2025

Kelly Ramsey shares her candid experience with us of what it’s like to fight fire in a system that’s breaking under its own weight.

topics covered: Climate Change, Earth and Environmental Science and Climate Change, Emergency Response and Planning, Employment and Workplace Issues, Extreme Weather, Independent Media, Industry, Infrastructure and Engineering, Military and War, News and Journalism, Public Funding, Public Health and Policy, Public Safety, Regulation, Science, Small Business, Societal Issues, Wildfire and Forest Fire
ListenBurning Year-Round: The New Reality Of Firefighting In America

Culture Crash: Where’s The Song Of The Summer?

>> July 2, 2025

We look at what’s behind the pop music slowdown.

topics covered: Culture and the Arts, Music
ListenCulture Crash: Where’s The Song Of The Summer?

Culture Crash: Stephen King’s Most Unexpected Movie Yet

>> June 25, 2025

The Life of Chuck is a rare, heartfelt Stephen King adaptation that traces one man’s life in reverse. Directed by Mike Flanagan, it swaps horror for hope, and we review why it’s a must see this summer.

topics covered: Culture and the Arts, Movies
ListenCulture Crash: Stephen King’s Most Unexpected Movie Yet

Culture Crash: Love Movies? Why You Should Get On Letterboxd

>> June 18, 2025

We review the online platform, Letterboxd. Think Goodreads - but for movies instead.

topics covered: Culture and the Arts, Literature and Writing, Movies, Technology
ListenCulture Crash: Love Movies? Why You Should Get On Letterboxd

Culture Crash: Death Rides Again In “Final Destination: Bloodlines”

>> June 11, 2025

It’s not your typical horror franchise—and that’s exactly the point.

topics covered: Culture and the Arts, History, Movies, Pop Culture
ListenCulture Crash: Death Rides Again In “Final Destination: Bloodlines”

Culture Crash: Bon Iver Breaks The Pattern In His Newest Album

>> June 4, 2025

We cover how we feel about this newest drop titled, “Sable, Fable”.

topics covered: Culture and the Arts, Music
ListenCulture Crash: Bon Iver Breaks The Pattern In His Newest Album

Culture Crash: Ryan Coogler’s “SINNERS” & The Rise Of The Original Blockbuster

>> May 28, 2025

We look at how this ambitious story set in 1930s Mississippi is winning over critics and audiences alike.

topics covered: Culture and the Arts, Movies
ListenCulture Crash: Ryan Coogler’s “SINNERS” & The Rise Of The Original Blockbuster

Culture Crash: Why Everyone Should Watch “CONCLAVE”

>> May 14, 2025

We offer our review of the blockbuster movie and its depiction of the real-life conclave held in Vatican City.

topics covered: Culture and the Arts, Movies, Religion and Spirituality
ListenCulture Crash: Why Everyone Should Watch “CONCLAVE”
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