The Caffeine Crew

Episode 67: Disability Representation in Pop-Culture

Join Rob, Kat, Ash, Ben, Jess, and TJ as we dive in to a conversation discussing how pop-culture has represented both physical disabilities and neurodiversities in our favorite forms of entertainment through our lives. We discuss the struggles with representations, the troupes, and the small strides we are now seeing recently. Stick around through our discussions of the best and worst representations over the years, talk heavy comics, and much more! This month's MFK: Daredevil, Oracle, and Hawkeye

Episode 66: Disappointments in Pop Culture

In this episode, join Rob, Kat, Jada, Bill, Jess, and Ash as we discuss some of the biggest pop-culture disappointments over the past. We break down our personal biggies, why geek culture seems to be most impacted by this issue, and why creator views can leave such a negative impact on fans of their creations. … Continue reading "Episode 66: Disappointments in Pop Culture" [http://www.nextlevelradioonline.com/CaffeineCrew/?p=198]

Episode 65: 2020 Year in Review

In this episode, join Rob, Kat, Jada, Jess, Bill, Ben, Erin and TJ as we look back at the dumpster fire that was 2020 and talk the best and worst that pop-culture had in store for us, along with what bright spots we look forward to in 2021. This episodes MFK features Ryan Reynolds as … Continue reading "Episode 65: 2020 Year in Review" [http://www.nextlevelradioonline.com/CaffeineCrew/?p=196]

Episode 64: LGBTQ+ Pride in Pop-Culture (Part 2)

The Crew is back to continue our celebration of LGBTQ+ Pride in pop-culture as we dive in to where we left off in our June episode. We welcome back our cast from part one of this topic, so join Rob, Kat, TJ, Erin, Bill, Jess, and Jada as the discussion continues. In the first half … Continue reading "Episode 64: LGBTQ+ Pride in Pop-Culture (Part 2)" [http://www.nextlevelradioonline.com/CaffeineCrew/?p=188]

Episode 63: LGBTQ+ Pride in Pop-Culture (Part 1)

After a several month hiatus due to the pandemic still sweeping the world, the Crew gather around a Zoom call to talk about what has been happening in their lives, and of course celebrate pride month together! Join Rob, Kat, Jada, Bill, Erin, TJ, and Jess as they talk about what when they were first … Continue reading "Episode 63: LGBTQ+ Pride in Pop-Culture (Part 1)" [http://www.nextlevelradioonline.com/CaffeineCrew/?p=182]