Media Musings with Melanie

Haibo: The Ultimatum South Africa

Haibo! Today, Sabrina Sayers, PhD and I will be discussing the latest addition to the already long list of problematic Netflix reality tv shows, The Ultimatum South Africa, hosted by South-African couple, Howza and Salamina Mosese. So, buckle up, folks! This is gonna be a bumpy ride! Thanks for listening! Stay in Touch Sabrina Sayers, PhD LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sayerssabrina/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/sayerssabrina/] Melanie Jacob Instagram: ⁠⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/melaniejacobconsulting]https://www.instagram.com/melaniejacobconsulting [https://www.instagram.com/melaniejacobconsulting] Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/melaniejacobconsulting [https://www.facebook.com/melaniejacobconsulting] LinkedIn: ⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/melanie-jacob/⁠⁠ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/melanie-jacob/] Music Dance Bliss by ⁠⁠Moodmode⁠⁠⁠ (https://pixabay.com/users/moodmode-33139253/ [https://pixabay.com/users/moodmode-33139253/]) from ⁠⁠⁠Pixabay⁠⁠⁠ (https://pixabay.com/ [https://pixabay.com/])

Teen Witch: One of the Kookiest Cult Classics

In this episode of Media Musings with Melanie, I breakdown the 80’s cult classic, “Teen Witch”, which brought us the iconic “Top That” rap battle [https://youtu.be/oxxBXpnn2Jw?si=tbTKK2q9OwrNaVay]. This coming-of-age film, released in 1989 stars Robyn Lively, Mandy Ingber, Dan Gauthier and Zelda Rubinstein. Now, get ready to dive into this funky, rad and spellbinding masterpiece! Stay in Touch Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/melaniejacobconsulting]⁠https://www.instagram.com/melaniejacobconsulting [https://www.instagram.com/melaniejacobconsulting] Facebook: ⁠https://www.facebook.com/melaniejacobconsulting LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/melanie-jacob Music Dance Bliss by ⁠⁠Moodmode⁠⁠⁠ [https://pixabay.com/users/moodmode-33139253/?utm_source=link-attribution&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=music&utm_content=201737%E2%81%A0] from ⁠⁠⁠Pixabay⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.notion.so/Teen-Witch-ce8c5bd0783b4d12b9921eb0319029a8?pvs=21]

Aya Nakamura & The Paris Olympics w/ Jannie 'Reva' Pierre-Emile

This summer, France will be hosting the Olympic Games. Unfortunately, there has been a lot of controversy surrounding this momentous event, mainly the treatment of French-Malian singer, Aya Nakamura, after French media outlets started reporting on a rumour that French President, Emmanuel Macron, had asked her to perform a song at the opening ceremony. Joining me to discuss it all is Jannie 'Reva' Pierre-Emile [https://www.instagram.com/reva_42/], Founder of Reva Music! Thanks for listening! Stay in Touch Jannie 'Reva' Pierre-Emile Email: contact@revamusic.fr Instagram: @revamusic_ [https://www.instagram.com/revamusic_/] Learn more about Reva Music artiste, Abdoulaye Kouyaté: * Purchase concert tickets now [https://www.billetweb.fr/abdoulaye-kouyate-fefanyi] * Watch his latest music video here [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vsBbCUYUoSU]! Melanie Jacob Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/melaniejacobconsulting]⁠https://www.instagram.com/melaniejacobconsulting [https://www.instagram.com/melaniejacobconsulting] Facebook: ⁠https://www.facebook.com/melaniejacobconsulting LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/melanie-jacob Research 1. L'HISTOIRE D'AYA NAKAMURA : POURQUOI DÉRANGE T-ELLE AUTANT ? [https://youtu.be/kzj8wtI1pNA?si=H9yz6byyXjpzeTm-] (YouTube Video) 2. THE RISING POPULARITY OF WESH [https://mavromatame.wordpress.com/2016/11/10/wesh/#:~:text=Used%20as%20a%20derogatory%20phrase,administrative%20suburbs%20on%20the%20outskirts] (Blog Post) 3. Aya Nakamura chantant Piaf : les exigences secrètes d'Emmanuel Macron pour les JO 2024 [https://www.lexpress.fr/politique/aya-nakamura-chantant-piaf-les-exigences-secretes-demmanuel-macron-pour-les-jo-2024-YXO6ULUNYFC55CBVAS2QOXOMNM/] (L’Express) by Laureline Dupont 4. Aya Nakamura aux JO, médaille d’or de la polémique made in France [https://www.radiofrance.fr/franceinter/podcasts/l-edito-culture/l-edito-culture-du-lundi-04-mars-2024-4715309] (Radio France) 5. Racist attacks on pop star Aya Nakamura test France’s ability to shine at Paris Olympics [https://www.france24.com/en/culture/20240315-racist-attacks-aya-nakamura-france-paris-olympics-opening-ceremony-edith-piaf-djadja] (France 24) by Benjamin DODMAN 6. Not French enough: Aya Nakamura’s rumoured Olympics show prompts far-right backlash [https://www.euronews.com/culture/2024/03/21/not-french-enough-aya-nakamuras-rumoured-olympics-show-prompts-far-right-backlash]by Katy Dartford Music Dance Bliss by ⁠⁠Moodmode⁠⁠⁠ (https://pixabay.com/users/moodmode-33139253/) from ⁠⁠⁠Pixabay⁠⁠⁠ (https://pixabay.com/)

Just Me & My Monthly Rundown

In the third episode of Media Musings with Melanie, it’s just me hopping on the mic 🎙️ to talk a little about my background, why I started this new podcast, and some of the cool British 🇬🇧, Australian 🇦🇺 and South African 🇿🇦 media content that I’ve consumed over the past month 😎. Media rundown starts at the 7:15 mark. Thanks for listening! 💜 Stay in Touch Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/melaniejacobconsulting]⁠https://www.instagram.com/melaniejacobconsulting [https://www.instagram.com/melaniejacobconsulting] Facebook: ⁠https://www.facebook.com/melaniejacobconsulting LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/melanie-jacob Music Dance Bliss by ⁠⁠Moodmode⁠⁠⁠ (https://pixabay.com/users/moodmode-33139253/) from ⁠⁠⁠Pixabay⁠⁠⁠ (https://pixabay.com/)

Lambada vs The Forbidden Dance w/ Milt Moise (Part 2)

In the second episode of Media Musings with Melanie, I am joined once again by tv and film expert, ⁠⁠Milt Moise, PhD⁠⁠, to discuss The Forbidden Dance! Stay in Touch Milt Moise Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/milt.moise Melanie Jacob Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/melaniejacobconsulting]⁠https://www.instagram.com/melaniejacobconsulting [https://www.instagram.com/melaniejacobconsulting] Facebook: ⁠https://www.facebook.com/melaniejacobconsulting LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/melanie-jacob Articles 1. ⁠‘Lambada’ (PG-13) and ‘The Forbidden Dance’ (PG-13)⁠ [https://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-srv/style/longterm/movies/videos/lambadapg13andtheforbiddendancepg13kempley_a0a000.htm] By Rita Kempley, Washington Post Staff Writer, March 17, 1990 2. ⁠Review/Film; And Now on the Screen: Lambada! ⁠ [https://www.nytimes.com/1990/03/18/movies/review-film-and-now-on-the-screen-lambada.html]by ⁠Jon Pareles⁠ [https://www.nytimes.com/by/jon-pareles], March 18, 1990 Music Dance Bliss by ⁠⁠Moodmode⁠⁠⁠ (https://pixabay.com/users/moodmode-33139253/) from ⁠⁠⁠Pixabay⁠⁠⁠ (https://pixabay.com/)