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Pop Culture

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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: The Final Chapter of “This Is Us”

>> May 29, 2022

We discuss the final season of the hit NBC primetime series, “This Is Us”.

topics covered: Culture and the Arts, Diversity, Media and Entertainment, Pop Culture, TV
ListenCulture Crash: The Final Chapter of “This Is Us”

Culture Crash: A Long-Awaited Sequel to “Top Gun”

>> May 22, 2022

Almost 40 years later, there’s a sequel to the popular classic, “Top Gun”. This time it’s “Top Gun: Maverick” and still features Tom Cruise, but he’s joined by an entourage of other well-known names in Hollywood. We discuss this highly anticipated theater release.

topics covered: Culture and the Arts, Media and Entertainment, Movies, Pop Culture
ListenCulture Crash: A Long-Awaited Sequel to “Top Gun”

Culture Crash: The Many Multiverses

>> April 24, 2022

This week on Culture Crash: we break down the new release from A24 in theaters now, titled Everything Everywhere All At Once.

topics covered: Culture and the Arts, Movies, Pop Culture
ListenCulture Crash: The Many Multiverses

Culture Crash: The Sci-Fi Film Genre

>> April 17, 2022

From “Interstellar” to “Solaris”, we love a good sci-fi movie that transports us to a new dimension and time. We highlight some of our favorites and why the genre continues to be popular.

topics covered: Culture and the Arts, Future, Movies, Pop Culture, Science and Technology, Technology
ListenCulture Crash: The Sci-Fi Film Genre
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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: The End of Better Call Saul

>> April 3, 2022

Better Call Saul starring actor Bob Odenkirk is coming to an end after six seasons. We discuss how the spinoff of Breaking Bad carved out a name for itself with a strong storyline and stellar performances.

topics covered: Media and Entertainment, Pop Culture, TV
ListenCulture Crash: The End of Better Call Saul

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

Culture Crash: The Darker “Batman”

>> March 20, 2022

"The Batman" starring Robert Pattinson has dominated box office charts the last couple of weeks. We discuss if the new take on the classic franchise is worth the hype.

topics covered: Cinematography, Culture and the Arts, HBO Max, Media and Entertainment, Movies, Pop Culture
ListenCulture Crash: The Darker “Batman”
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Culture Crash: Getting Back to the 90s

>> March 13, 2022

We travel back in time to the 1990’s as author Chuck Klosterman joins Culture Crash to highlight the iconic culture, media and politics of this infamous decade.

topics covered: American Culture and History, Culture and the Arts, History, Literature and Writing, Pop Culture
ListenCulture Crash: Getting Back to the 90s
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The Larger Appeal of “Harry Potter”

>> February 27, 2022

The Harry Potter series is one of the most beloved stories of all time, unlocking a world of wizarding magic, adventure and intrigue to millions of young readers. We discuss how its unconventional storyline and character development can shift thinking and teach real life lessons to young and old readers alike.

topics covered: Literature and Writing, Media and Entertainment, Pop Culture, Reading
ListenThe Larger Appeal of “Harry Potter”
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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
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Culture Crash: 2022 Best Picture Nominees

>> February 20, 2022

From Belfast to King Richard, we breakdown this year’s highly anticipated list of Academy Award ‘Best Picture’ nominees. The Oscars will be held on March 27, 2022.

topics covered: Apple TV+, Awards, Best Picture, Book/Movie Adaptation, HBO Max, Hulu, Media and Entertainment, Movies, Netflix, Oscars, Pop Culture, Streaming Media
ListenCulture Crash: 2022 Best Picture Nominees
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Culture Crash: A Fresh Take on “Nightmare Alley”

>> February 13, 2022

We discuss the new film, “Nightmare Alley” which is a remake of the 1947 film of the same title. It’s filled with a star-studded cast and does not disappoint. Hear why this movie makes our ‘Best of 2021 Films’ list.

topics covered: Book/Movie Adaptation, HBO Max, Hulu, Literature and Writing, Media and Entertainment, Movies, Pop Culture, Streaming Media
ListenCulture Crash: A Fresh Take on “Nightmare Alley”

A Comprehensive Guide to Fandom

>> January 30, 2022

What was your favorite comic book series, video game or card game growing up? Depending on your age, it could have been Magic: The Gathering, Batman or Minecraft. In fact, you still could be a fan of these no matter what your age is. This week – we discuss the vast world of fandom and just what it means to be a part of this community.

topics covered: Culture and the Arts, Hobbies, Media and Entertainment, Parenting, Pop Culture, Sports and Recreation, Streaming Media, Video Games
ListenA Comprehensive Guide to Fandom
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Culture Crash: The Debut of “Shiva Baby”

>> January 30, 2022

New writer & director Emma Seligman is generating a lot of buzz across Hollywood. This week, we discuss her debut film, “Shiva Baby” that’s now streaming on HBO Max.

topics covered: Culture and the Arts, HBO Max, Hollywood, Media and Entertainment, Movies, Pop Culture, Streaming Media
ListenCulture Crash: The Debut of “Shiva Baby”
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An Illustrator’s Art

>> January 16, 2022

We speak with Tim O’Brien who has illustrated numerous magazine covers throughout the years. O’Brien discusses his career, the history of illustration and how the art form is used to convey a specific, singular moment or feeling that other mediums may not be able to capture.

topics covered: American Culture and History, Art, Commentary and Criticism, Communication, Culture and the Arts, Current Events, Government and Politics, History, Literature and Writing, Media and Entertainment, News and Journalism, Politics, Pop Culture, Public Discourse, Sociology
ListenAn Illustrator’s Art

Culture Crash: Catching Up On Recent Releases

>> January 16, 2022

We binge and review some of the new movies we’ve missed in recent months, including a critique of “The Novice” and “Mass”.

topics covered: Amazon Prime Video, Culture and the Arts, Current Events, HBO Max, Hollywood, Independent Media, Media and Entertainment, Movies, Pop Culture, Streaming Media
ListenCulture Crash: Catching Up On Recent Releases
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Culture Crash: “Spider-Man” Nostalgia

>> January 9, 2022

We rewind back to 2002 to the very first “Spider-Man” movie starring a young Tobey Maguire and Kirsten Dunst. The iconic film started it all and led to decades of spin-offs.

topics covered: Media and Entertainment, Movies, Pop Culture
ListenCulture Crash: “Spider-Man” Nostalgia

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 New Portrayal of Princess Diana

>> November 21, 2021

Actress Kristen Stewart plays Princess Diana in the highly anticipated release, “Spencer”. We highlight Stewart’s performance and what we loved about this new take on the late royal.

topics covered: Acting, Awards, Cinematography, Commentary and Criticism, Culture and the Arts, History, Media and Entertainment, Movies, Oscars, Pop Culture
ListenCulture Crash: A New Portrayal of Princess Diana

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
Culture Crash 21-31: Pig – Starring Nicholas Cage

Culture Crash: Pig – Starring Nicholas Cage

>> August 1, 2021

We had mixed feelings heading to see the new film, Pig, featuring actor Nicholas Cage. Listen to why this feature film ended up blowing our expectations out of the water.

topics covered: Amazon Prime Video, Commentary and Criticism, Culture and the Arts, Media and Entertainment, Movies, Pop Culture, Streaming Media
ListenCulture Crash: Pig – Starring Nicholas Cage

Culture Crash: The Apple TV Sports Comedy, “Ted Lasso”

>> July 25, 2021

Funny man Jason Sudeikis plays Ted Lasso in Apple’s TV’s new series. The show follows Lasso, a small-time coach, as he moves to England to lead a professional soccer team despite having little knowledge of the sport.

topics covered: Apple TV+, Culture and the Arts, Media and Entertainment, Pop Culture, Soccer, Sports and Recreation, Streaming Media, TV
ListenCulture Crash: The Apple TV Sports Comedy, “Ted Lasso”
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