The Culture Cadets

The Culture Cadets Ep: 4 Dark Souls-Apalooza.

Hi We're The Culture Cadets, three unqualified white guys that over explain your favorite pieces of media as well as the cultural impact that surrounds them. On today's episode, we discuss the impact of the Dark Souls series of games by FromSoftware, as well as it's peripheral games like BloodBorne. Like always, we have a strong focus on the aesthetic and artistic content of the game, as well as its philosophical implications. We also delve into the direction behind the mechanics and game-play a little more than usual, as we believe they strongly influence the players takeaway from the game, more so than in other series. Don't worry, the Podcast isn't as miserable as actually trying to play Dark Souls, tune in!

The Culture Cadets Ep. 3: Elder Scrolls Jamboree

Hi We're The Culture Cadets, three unqualified white guys that over explain your favorite pieces of media as well as the cultural impact that surrounds them. On today's episode, we discuss the impact of the The Elder Scrolls series of games by Bethesda Softworks, mostly focusing on the last three games, The Elder Scrolls III: Morrowind, The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion, and The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim. Our main centers of discussion revolve around the in-depth lore and world building that occurs across the series and the affluence of Bethesda Softworks as a company leading the way and setting the precedent in the world of Fantasy RPG's. We sound pretty smart in this one (not really) so check it out!

The Culture Cadets Ep. 2: Disney Extravaganza.

Hi We're The Culture Cadets, three unqualified white guys that over  explain your favorite pieces of media as well as the cultural impact  that surrounds them. On today's episode, we discuss the cultural impact that the Walt Disney Company has had on our culture and other media over the years and throughout the breadth of their work. This episodes a little bit different as we'll be discussing the ideaologies and philosophies put forth over a vast collection of works rather than just one. Interestingly enough, however, Disney manages to stay very consistent in the idea's that they share, which may have some very undesireable implications. We also feature an interview with our resident Disney Expert, Trista Shay Moran.  Tune in for a special conspiracy episode of The Culture Cadets!