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Culture Crash: The Rollout of HBO Max

>> June 21, 2020

The new streaming service, HBO Max can be a bit confusing. What does it cover that’s not already on HBO Go or HBO Now? We discuss the differences and the hottest shows and films on the platform.

topics covered: Apple TV+, Disney+, HBO Max, Media and Entertainment, Movies, Netflix, Streaming Media, Technology, TV
ListenCulture Crash: The Rollout of HBO Max

Culture Crash: The Life of Writer & Director Lynn Shelton

>> May 31, 2020

Lynn Shelton passed away earlier this month at age 54. We discuss some of her biggest achievements and legacy in Hollywood.

topics covered: Literature and Writing, Movies, Netflix, Screenwriting, TV
ListenCulture Crash: The Life of Writer & Director Lynn Shelton

Culture Crash: Parks and Recreation: Quarantine Edition

>> May 24, 2020

The popular show, Parks and Recreation has returned for a special, one-time-only episode featuring the original cast. We discuss if the new release is a flop or worth the watch.

topics covered: COVID-19 Pandemic, Netflix, TV
ListenCulture Crash: Parks and Recreation: Quarantine Edition

Culture Crash: ESPN’s The Last Dance

>> May 17, 2020

The sports documentary, The Last Dance, has received high praise over the last several weeks. We discuss the 10-part docuseries now streaming on the ESPN app.

topics covered: Athletes, Basketball, HBO Max, History, Media and Entertainment, Netflix, Pop Culture, Sports and Recreation, Streaming Media, TV
ListenCulture Crash: ESPN’s The Last Dance

Culture Crash: Exploring the Tech Show “Halt and Catch Fire”

>> May 3, 2020

Have you pretty much watched everything on your list at this point? All four seasons of the AMC series Halt and Catch Fire are now available on Netflix. While you've probably never heard of the show, it's definitely a binge-worthy watch.

topics covered: Media and Entertainment, Netflix, Pop Culture, Science and Technology, Streaming Media, Technology, TV
ListenCulture Crash: Exploring the Tech Show “Halt and Catch Fire”

Culture Crash: Finding Indie Films

>> April 26, 2020

Older films are hard to find these days on mainstream streaming platforms like Netflix and Hulu. We delve into how to track down some of the best indie, classic and foreign films to watch from your home sofa.

topics covered: Hulu, Independent Media, Kanopy, Media and Entertainment, Movies, Netflix, Streaming Media, TV
ListenCulture Crash: Finding Indie Films

Culture Crash: The New Sci-Fi Mystery Series “Devs”

>> March 22, 2020

Devs has only released a handful of episodes on Hulu so far, but the sci-fi thriller has already generated a lot of buzz for its gripping plot and eerie feels. We dive into the limited series featuring leads Nick Offerman and newcomer, Sonoya Mizuno.

topics covered: Hulu, Media and Entertainment, Pop Culture, Streaming Media, TV
ListenCulture Crash: The New Sci-Fi Mystery Series “Devs”

Culture Crash: The Beauty of “Better Call Saul”

>> March 8, 2020

Better Call Saul is the show we never knew we needed after the hit show Breaking Bad came to a close. Season 5 of the show is now airing on AMC.

topics covered: Media and Entertainment, Netflix, Pop Culture, Streaming Media, TV
ListenCulture Crash: The Beauty of “Better Call Saul”

Culture Crash: The Endless Twists in NBC’s This Is Us

>> March 1, 2020

The hit drama, This Is Us has led its viewers down a puzzling, sometimes draining series of twists and turns throughout the last four seasons – but is the show finally fizzling out?

topics covered: Media and Entertainment, Pop Culture, TV
ListenCulture Crash: The Endless Twists in NBC’s This Is Us

Culture Crash: The Joy of TV Comedy Specials

>> February 23, 2020

Sometimes you don't want a critically acclaimed show or Oscar-worthy movie, but rather something funny like a cheesy rom-com or a bit of classic stand-up. We discuss two Bo Burnham comedy specials that are now streaming on Netflix.

topics covered: Humor, Media and Entertainment, Netflix, Streaming Media, TV
ListenCulture Crash: The Joy of TV Comedy Specials

World War II: The Women of the OSS

>> February 2, 2020

More than 75 years ago, a diverse set of men and women making up the Office of Strategic Services were united together in their determination to win World War II. Some served as government spies or propagandists and others gathered terrain intelligence for army invasions. Whatever role they played, the OSS staff worked tirelessly for years and rose to the …

topics covered: Aging and Death, American Culture and History, Civil Rights and Activism, Community, Female Leaders and Trailblazers, Gender, Government and Politics, History, Military and War, Travel, TV, Women's History and Rights, Women's Issues, World War I and World War II, World War II
ListenWorld War II: The Women of the OSS

Culture Crash: Does Disney Plus Stack Up to the Hype?

>> December 29, 2019

Disney+ debuted this past fall to a lot of speculation about what another streaming platform could really add to the already crowded marketplace. We discuss its offerings and who might really benefit from its niche selection.

topics covered: Amazon Prime Video, Apple TV+, Commentary and Criticism, Disney+, Family and Interpersonal Relationships, HBO Max, Hulu, Media and Entertainment, Movies, Netflix, Pop Culture, Science and Technology, Streaming Media, TV
ListenCulture Crash: Does Disney Plus Stack Up to the Hype?

Inside Look: Holiday Baking Championship

>> December 22, 2019

A quick look into Viewpoints producer, Annie Krall's festive conversations with Holiday Baking Championship judge Lorraine Pascale, Season 4 champion Jen Barney and Season 1 champion Erin Campbell.

topics covered: Food and Nutrition, Holidays and Traditions, Media and Entertainment, TV
ListenInside Look: Holiday Baking Championship

Culture Crash: Netflix Miniseries Based on True Stories

>> December 15, 2019

We delve into two great true crime miniseries, “When They See Us” and “Unbelievable” that are now streaming on Netflix. The two shows take a deeper look into past crimes to uncover how the justice system failed the people behind these stories.

topics covered: Criminal Justice and Courts, Government and Politics, Law/Policy and Enforcement, Media and Entertainment, Movies, Netflix, Pop Culture, Streaming Media, TV
ListenCulture Crash: Netflix Miniseries Based on True Stories

Culture Crash: Exploring HBO’s “Watchmen”

>> December 1, 2019

The new series stands apart from other superhero shows while also staying true to the original “Watchmen” graphic novel written by Alan Moore. We discuss the first season that’s now streaming on HBO.

topics covered: Book/Movie Adaptation, Commentary and Criticism, HBO Max, Literature and Writing, Media and Entertainment, Movies, Pop Culture, Streaming Media, TV
ListenCulture Crash: Exploring HBO’s “Watchmen”

Culture Crash: Exploring Hulu’s “Castle Rock”

>> November 24, 2019

Season two of “Castle Rock” is now streaming on Hulu. The Stephen King-inspired show is full of spooky plotlines and a diverse mix of characters – but is it worth the watch?

topics covered: American Culture and History, Commentary and Criticism, Hulu, Media and Entertainment, Pop Culture, Streaming Media, TV
ListenCulture Crash: Exploring Hulu’s “Castle Rock”

Culture Crash: The Joys of ‘Junk Food TV’

>> November 17, 2019

Sometimes you want to watch an expertly written and produced hour of television with central themes and a commentary on modern life - and sometimes, you just want to shut your brain off and watch something easy. This is about those latter experiences.

topics covered: American Culture and History, Commentary and Criticism, Food and Nutrition, Media and Entertainment, Netflix, Pop Culture, TV
ListenCulture Crash: The Joys of ‘Junk Food TV’

Culture Crash: How Technology Has Changed Sports-Watching

>> November 10, 2019

It used to be that you’d tune into a basketball game or tennis match with whoever was in the room. Now, social media and the internet allow us to watch, analyze data and connect in real-time commentary with people from around the world.

topics covered: Commentary and Criticism, History, Media and Entertainment, Netflix, Pop Culture, Science and Technology, Social Media and Internet, Sociology, Sports and Recreation, Technology, TV, Twitter
ListenCulture Crash: How Technology Has Changed Sports-Watching

Culture Crash: Noah Hawley’s Novel Before the Fall

>> September 22, 2019

Noah Hawley is the man behind the TV shows “Fargo” and “Legion.” He also writes novels and his latest, “Before the Fall,” is a mystery thriller that has been winning awards and demands to be read.

topics covered: Awards, Communication, Literature and Writing, Media and Entertainment, Movies, TV
ListenCulture Crash: Noah Hawley’s Novel Before the Fall

Culture Crash: Unlocking The Popularity of Netflix’s Mindhunter

>> September 15, 2019

The Netflix original Mindhunter is finally back for season two, and to celebrate its return we talk about what sets this true crime and thriller series apart from all of the others.

topics covered: Criminal Justice and Courts, Government and Politics, Media and Entertainment, Movies, Netflix, Pop Culture, Streaming Media, TV
ListenCulture Crash: Unlocking The Popularity of Netflix’s Mindhunter

Culture Crash: The Countdown to Football Season

>> August 25, 2019

The NFL turns 100 this year. We discuss the American tradition of football and why the sport is so
near and dear to many of our hearts.

topics covered: American Culture and History, Family and Interpersonal Relationships, Football, Media and Entertainment, Sports and Recreation, TV
ListenCulture Crash: The Countdown to Football Season

Culture Crash: The Return of HBO’s Hit Show Succession

>> August 11, 2019

Season two of the hit HBO show, “Succession” returns August 11. We discuss the basic premise of the ruthless family drama and the success of its first season.

topics covered: Business and Entrepreneurship, Family and Interpersonal Relationships, HBO Max, Media and Entertainment, Pop Culture, Streaming Media, TV
ListenCulture Crash: The Return of HBO’s Hit Show Succession

Culture Crash: The Continuation of Veronica Mars

>> July 14, 2019

Season 4 of the TV show, ‘Veronica Mars’ premieres on Hulu July 24. We take a look back at the evolution of the series and its surprising survival through low ratings and network TV changes.

topics covered: Criminal Justice and Courts, Financial Class, Hulu, Media and Entertainment, Pop Culture, Streaming Media, TV
ListenCulture Crash: The Continuation of Veronica Mars

Culture Crash: The Rise of Writer and Actress Phoebe Waller Bridge

>> June 30, 2019

Phoebe Waller Bridge has produced and starred in several hits ranging from “Killing Eve” to “Solo: A Star Wars Story”. Now, she’s working on the script for the fourth James Bond movie and has created a new season of the show “Fleabag”. We discuss her success in Hollywood and the allure of shorter TV shows.

topics covered: Amazon Prime Video, Literature and Writing, Media and Entertainment, Screenwriting, Theater, TV
ListenCulture Crash: The Rise of Writer and Actress Phoebe Waller Bridge
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