Ep 13. Vince Gilligan ft. Julia Makhalova Chi of Next in Culture

Ep 18. The Mentalist ft. Crystal Watanabe (aka @pikkotheeditor from Rom Com Detectives)

🔮 “There’s no such thing as psychics” 🔮 Our cracking guest Crystal Watanabe (aka @pikkotheeditor of the Rom Com Detectives) leads the conversation on The Mentalist. We get into the dubious value of the slow burn romance, the safety of watching chaotic characters from a distance (and the relief that they don’t exist in our real lives!) and the benefits/dangers of relying on one narrative thread to carry the story through seven seasons. Tangents include…. * The work that goes into maintaining a fandom community, and how much it can bring back to you * The value and fulfilment of finding media that inspires you to create something if your own * The seemingly universal fascination with true crime and supervillains   You can find more of Crystal on her…. Website: https://pikkoshouse.com/ Instagram & Threads: @pikkotheeditor Podcast: https://www.romcomdetectives.com/   You can find our advertising partners… 1. Lived Through That Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLNlFnYxb4B1ULbd49JxKqIC7ox0NAFAtH   1. This week in Fandom History Website: https://www.thisweekinfandomhistory.com/ [https://www.thisweekinfandomhistory.com/]

Ep 17. Oh the Places You'll Go! by Dr. Seuss ft. Amy Daroukasis of Culture Connectors

⛰️ Kid, you’ll move mountains! ⛰️ Our accomplished guest Amy leads the conversation on “Oh, the places you’ll go!” by Dr Seuss. We get into whether personal achievement and the ‘solo hero’s journey’ are responsible message to impart to our children, whether ‘the waiting place’ serves as reassurance or a cautionary tale and how overconsumption has enabled some truly insane movie IP merchandise. Tangents include… * The uncomfortable moment of self-identification when consuming a satirical piece (is this f**king play about us!?!) * The ‘iceberg rule’ that soothes the humiliation ritual of content creation * The audacity of Amy’s ex-husband, who sent her an itemised bill for their honeymoon during their divorce You can find more of Amy on her:  Personal Website: https://cultureconcierge.co/?utm_source=ig&utm_medium=social&utm_content=link_in_bio&fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQMMjU2MjgxMDQwNTU4AAGnPvGnGmqUQzI2Mm-m9zaalZVtTRIcc6Y_DHD0Tmdz0EzAeazhBeMvLKggJPE_aem_iNu4nUPdy2dFk3wCqSTKpQ Collective Website: https://thecultureconnectors.com/ [https://thecultureconnectors.com/] LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/amydaroukakis/

Ep 16. David Letterman ft. Isabella Charlton (@isabellaiscomedy)

Our ingenious guest Isabella leads the conversation on David Letterman. We get into the death of late-night television (and its resurrection in weird Youtube shows?), the necessary ingredients of a legendary comic and the evolution of the press junket, not necessarily for the better. Tangents include… * The special quality~ that comedy agents are searching for at festivals * The impossible balance between finding inner peace and producing good art * The nightmare that is Hinge in Dubai/LA You can find more of Isabella Charlton on her Website: https://isabellaiscomedy.com/ [https://isabellaiscomedy.com/] Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/isabellaiscomedy/ FCC’s equal time rule explained: https://www.britannica.com/question/What-is-the-equal-time-rule

Ep 15. Beastie Boys ft. Michael Smith (of @ywahpod)

Our marvellous guest Michael (from You Wanted a Hit! podcast) leads the conversation on Beastie Boys. We get into whether artists should bear accountability for their audiences’ interpretation of their work, the power dynamics of the creative process and the enduring relationship between politics and art. Tangents include… * the dissipating etiquette observed during concerts (get off your phone, girl!)  * the ways in which the branding of contemporary artists curtails creative evolution * the central truth of life: it is cool to be kind! (the Beastie Boys said so!)

Ep 14. The X Files ft. Neoshia Roemer

Our insightful guest Neoshia leads the conversation on the X Files. We get into the origins of the term 'shipping,' how TV got more gory and technical during its 'golden age' and how the X Files set the bar for the enduringly popular genre of crime procedurals. Tangents include...  - the ability of television to start conversations about social, political and even existential realities  - the haven of 'blerd' (black nerd) spaces  - the danger of rom-coms teaching young women their happiness is predicated on finding love, especially if they used to treat you poorly (ew!)    Neoshia is a 'consultant' on the Rom-Com Detectives podcast: https://www.romcomdetectives.com/ She previously hosted the Cafe Flamingo podcast: https://soundcloud.com/ajscafeflamingo?utm_source=ig&utm_medium=social&utm_content=link_in_bio&fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQMMjU2MjgxMDQwNTU4AAGn8x8Bqran6FkqAHLo5PeTLtBPIF3dn8t7OCI4oawLy2-Gj74PbIe9I5pDqVY_aem_FIkasJMShEaGlox4LMF_NQ