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Culture Crash: The Newest Offerings Out to Stream Now

>> July 3, 2022

We explore some of the latest TV shows and movies now available on streaming platforms from Netflix to HBO Max.

topics covered: Culture and the Arts, HBO Max, Hulu, Media and Entertainment, Movies, Netflix, Pop Culture, Streaming Media, TV
ListenCulture Crash: The Newest Offerings Out to Stream Now

Culture Crash: The True Viewing Experience

>> June 26, 2022

We discuss the dilemma of cropping full screen shows and films to fit our modern, widescreen TV’s. Many who are against this edit argue that changing the format ruins the originality and nostalgia of the media.

topics covered: Cinematography, Disney+, History, Media and Entertainment, Movies, Netflix, Streaming Media, TV
ListenCulture Crash: The True Viewing Experience

Culture Crash: Pow! HBO Max Battles Superhero Fatigue

>> June 12, 2022

Yearning for shows with that classic, comic book feeling? HBO Max is here to save the day. With its new additions of Batman Beyond and Batman: The Animated Series, you can get back to your superhero roots.

topics covered: HBO Max, Media and Entertainment, Movies, Streaming Media, TV
ListenCulture Crash: Pow! HBO Max Battles Superhero Fatigue

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: 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
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Culture Crash: A New Take on a Popular Series

>> February 6, 2022

The hit sitcom, “How I Met Your Mother” ran for nine seasons between 2005 and 2014. Now, producers are creating a new take on the original show with the launch of the series, “How I Met Your Father”. We discuss if the new release is worth the hype.

topics covered: Hulu, Media and Entertainment, Streaming Media, TV
ListenCulture Crash: A New Take on a Popular Series

Culture Crash: Binging the Rom-Com Series “Love Life”

>> January 23, 2022

The series, “Love Life” is a whimsical ride through the ups and downs of modern dating, relationships and finding love. Seasons 1 and 2 are now out on HBO Max.

topics covered: HBO Max, Media and Entertainment, TV
ListenCulture Crash: Binging the Rom-Com Series “Love Life”

Culture Crash: The Intrigue of “Yellowjackets”

>> December 26, 2021

We discuss Showtime’s new TV series, “Yellowjackets” which has a similar feel to the hit show, “Lost” and “Lord of the Flies”.

topics covered: Media and Entertainment, Showtime, TV
ListenCulture Crash: The Intrigue of “Yellowjackets”
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Culture Crash: Exploring the Wonder of Science Fiction

>> November 28, 2021

The Forward is a science fiction series comprising of six short novellas written by prominent authors in the genre. We discuss what we like about this unique format.

topics covered: Amazon Prime Video, BBC One, Culture and the Arts, Future, Literature and Writing, Media and Entertainment, Netflix, Reading, Science and Technology, TV
ListenCulture Crash: Exploring the Wonder of Science Fiction

Culture Crash: The Thanksgiving Sitcom Classics

>> November 14, 2021

We explore some of our favorite Thanksgiving-themed episodes to get you in the holiday spirit. We touch on multiple “Friends” features to classic Thanksgiving installments of “The Simpsons” that never get old.

topics covered: American Culture and History, Christmas, Culture and the Arts, Football, Halloween, Holidays and Traditions, Media and Entertainment, Movies, Sports and Recreation, Thanksgiving, TV
ListenCulture Crash: The Thanksgiving Sitcom Classics
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Culture Crash: The Sensational “Squid Game”

>> October 24, 2021

Netflix’s new release, “Squid Game” has become an overnight sensation, garnering more than 111 million views from accounts in just its first few weeks on the platform. What makes the show just so good?

topics covered: Culture and the Arts, Disney+, Media and Entertainment, Movies, Netflix, Streaming Media, TV
ListenCulture Crash: The Sensational “Squid Game”

Culture Crash: The Viewing Experience

>> October 17, 2021

We discuss the dilemma of cropping full screen shows and films to fit our modern, widescreen TV’s. Many who are against this edit argue that changing the format ruins the originality and nostalgia of the media.

topics covered: Cinematography, Disney+, Media and Entertainment, Movies, Netflix, Streaming Media, TV
ListenCulture Crash: The Viewing Experience

Culture Crash: Netflix’s “Untold” Series

>> September 19, 2021

We explore the different focuses of the sports documentary series that highlight the stories of different sports superstars.

topics covered: Basketball, Movies, Music, Netflix, Sports and Recreation, Streaming Media, TV
ListenCulture Crash: Netflix’s “Untold” Series

Culture Crash: Our Favorite Films of 2011

>> August 15, 2021

What were some of the best movies if we rewind back one decade? We highlight some of our top picks from the year 2011, including the documentary, Jiro Dreams of Sushi and the baseball sports hit, Moneyball.

topics covered: Awards, Baseball, Best Actor, Best Picture, Culture and the Arts, Media and Entertainment, Movies, Netflix, Oscars, Sports and Recreation, TV
ListenCulture Crash: Our Favorite Films of 2011

Culture Crash: Binge-Watching The TV Drama, “Elite”

>> August 8, 2021

“Elite” is a foreign language teenage drama series that does not disappoint. It’s edgy, entertaining and fast-paced. The show is now streaming on Netflix with four seasons out and another one on the way.

topics covered: Binge-watching, Culture and the Arts, Media and Entertainment, Netflix, Streaming Media, TV
ListenCulture Crash: Binge-Watching The TV Drama, “Elite”

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”
Culture Crash 21-28: Accessing Film Classics

Culture Crash: Accessing Film Classics

>> July 11, 2021

The Criterion Channel makes it easy to watch older movies that are often forgotten on mainstream streaming platforms like Netflix. We discuss some of our favorite picks from the old Hollywood days.

topics covered: Criterion Channel, Culture and the Arts, HBO Max, History, Media and Entertainment, Movies, Streaming Media, TV
ListenCulture Crash: Accessing Film Classics
Culture Crash 21-27: What’s So Funny About Dave?

Culture Crash: What’s So Funny About Dave?

>> July 4, 2021

The Hulu comedy, Dave, is a fictional story about the sensationalized rapper, Lil Dicky. The show look like many other comedies at first but is actually jam-packed with well-thought out jokes and plots. Dave is now streaming on Hulu and FXX.

topics covered: FXX, Hulu, Humor, Media and Entertainment, TV
ListenCulture Crash: What’s So Funny About Dave?
Culture Crash 21-20: Reviewing HBO’s “Mare Of Easttown”

Culture Crash: Reviewing HBO’s “Mare Of Easttown”

>> May 16, 2021

A modern take on the classic detective/thriller genre is exactly what we need right now and the “Mare of Easttown” does not disappoint. We explore this new series starring Kate Winslet.

topics covered: HBO Max, Media and Entertainment, Movies, Pop Culture, TV
ListenCulture Crash: Reviewing HBO’s “Mare Of Easttown”
Culture Crash 21-13: A Unique Oscar Year

Culture Crash: A Unique Oscar Year

>> March 28, 2021

This year’s awards season looks a bit different due to the pandemic stalling new releases. But, as those in showbiz say, the show must go on.

topics covered: Awards, Celebrity, COVID-19 Pandemic, Hollywood, Media and Entertainment, Movies, Oscars, Pop Culture, TV
ListenCulture Crash: A Unique Oscar Year
Culture Crash 21-12: Does Wandavision Live Up To The Hype?

Culture Crash: Does Wandavision Live Up to the Hype?

>> March 21, 2021

WandaVision started off with a bang, differentiating itself from other shows. But what started off as an original and unique series quickly transformed into every other Marvel blockbuster. We discuss what went wrong.

topics covered: Media and Entertainment, Pop Culture, TV
ListenCulture Crash: Does Wandavision Live Up to the Hype?
Watching Performance Art From Your Sofa

Culture Crash: Watching Performance Art From Your Sofa

>> February 28, 2021

Before the pandemic there weren’t so many concerts, theatre performances and other arts available to watch from your living room TV. While the last eleven months have been tough on the industry, it’s allowed more people to gain access to shows that they otherwise couldn’t afford or travel to. Take Hamilton for instance. We discuss some of our favorite picks …

topics covered: Art, COVID-19 Pandemic, Culture and the Arts, HBO Max, Media and Entertainment, Pop Culture, Streaming Media, Theater, TV
ListenCulture Crash: Watching Performance Art From Your Sofa
Culture Crash 21-08: Framing Britney Spears

Culture Crash: Framing Britney Spears

>> February 21, 2021

We discuss the new Hulu release, Framing Britney Spears, which follows Spears’ rise to pop stardom, the ups and downs of her life in the spotlight and the controversial conversatorship that she’s reportedly been under since 2008.

topics covered: Economics and Finance, Hulu, Law/Policy and Enforcement, Media and Entertainment, Mental Health, Movies, Music, Pop Culture, Streaming Media, TV
ListenCulture Crash: Framing Britney Spears

Culture Crash: Easy-to-Watch TV (2021)

>> February 14, 2021

Sometimes a tense, high stakes show isn’t the relaxing break we all need. We discuss our favorite lighthearted, easy-to-consume series that are entertaining and great to watch time and time again.

topics covered: American Culture and History, Media and Entertainment, Movies, Pop Culture, TV
ListenCulture Crash: Easy-to-Watch TV (2021)
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