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On this podcast we talk about the UPS shooting and the sudden rash of uplifting UPS viral videos/images. We discuss the use of social media and guerrilla advertisement that uses fake “authentic” moments. We debate how sometimes these PR stunts exploit what’s already out there by curating and elevating posts. We then talk about JK...

In this episode we discuss the controversy of the Peloton ad. We break down all the ways this ad was crazy. We talk about the response to the Peleton ad and how it fits within the history of advertisement. We break down the way corporate advertisement create need by selling lifestyles, shaping our ideas of...

We start this episode off talking about the horrors of Black Friday and the hyper consumerism of America. We then talk about the new Black Widow trailer. Most of us are really lukewarm towards the movie. We discuss the role of Hawkeye and Black Widow in the Avengers. Finally, we discuss shipping culture and Disney’s...

In this episode we talk about your childhood and the various scams of raising funds for schools. We talk about selling gift wrap, magazines, and chocolates as school fundraiser. This leads into a brief foray into standardized testing. We then talk about Tik Tok and a girl who went viral for cleverly raising awareness on...

We start this episode off with a discussion of Diz’s latest tussle with racists in the pool bar. We then talk about the Uber CEO’s unusual explanation for Saudi Arabia’s murder of Jamal Khashoggi. We discuss how corporations, even one’s that claim to be moral, are fundamentally dedicated to profits and investment. Finally we dive...

With two UFC and boxing fans, we talk about Logan Paul vs KSI and celebrity matches. We discuss the way influencers exploit the hype to make money. We then talk about Disney + and that exciting original programming like Mandalorian. We talk about the classics coming out of the Disney Vault like Darkwing Duck, X-Men,...

We start this episode marveling at the language of the internet and the phenomenon of “ok boomer.” We discuss how the response to the phrase has revealed the depth of fragility among older generations. We then discuss Blizzcon and the failure of Blizzard’s non-apology. We talk about the Diablo 4 trailer and how Diablo as...

We start by talking about the weird and wacky world of new age culture as Vy tells us about his experience with the Santa Ana Witch Walk. This then leads us to share scary stories. Diz tells us the story of the first asylum and its haunting by its twisted doctor. Vy shares the story...

In our latest episode we cover the final Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker trailer. We break down the major scenes; the space battles, the lightsaber fights, and all our favorite characters. After working through the trailer we then share our major theories. Vy discusses the exciting space ships and connection to previous series and...

In this episode we talk about the relationship of big corporations to authoritarian states and the threat they pose to free speech. We discuss the NBA and Lebron James over comments made about China. We talk about the vested interested both corporations and wealthy people have in not threatening their income revenue. We compare this...

We start this episode by discussing our first cellphones. We talk about the peak of all cellphone technology, the Nokia. We share our first blackberries and the experience of growing up as the first teenage generation to have personal cellphones. We then discuss the case of Botham Jean. We talk about the defendant, Amber Guyger...

We start this episode off by looking at our iphone usage. We wonder what apps we use the most and how the technology has changed the way we socialize. We talk about air pods, climate change, and our inability to change our lifestyle to the changing world. When then talk about the latest nerd news...

We start this podcast by discussing the rise of automation. We explore the tension between Ali’s love for convenience clashing with his deep mistrust of technology. We then talk about the recent controversy over SNL and Shane Gillis. We discuss the nature of so-called “cancel culture” and the misleading hysteria. We share how “cancel culture”...

We start this podcast talking about the vape legislation. We talk about the stories about vaping leading to health problems and the attempts to ban. We then dive deep into the expose of Caroline Calloway. We talk about the toxic relationship of online friendships and they way the public both builds up and tears down...

We dive deep into cancel culture in this episode. We talk about the backlash against cancel culture and how it misses the point about the need for accountability. We talk Alec Holowka and Zoe Quinn and the way people have made the situation about cancel culture. We talk about Dave Cheppelle and the way PC culture...

In this episode we dig deep into the world of media. We start by talking about Dancing with the Stars bringing on Sean Spicer. We discuss the nature of media to normalize powerful, elite figures. We then move on to talk about D23 and the exciting developments from Disney. We talk about the rise of...

We start this podcast off with a quick life update, talking about moving and Philly. We then discuss how our childhood seems to be coming back with all these remakes and live actions. We discuss plans for the new Matrix and analyze how the original gave birth to a new era in film-making and really...

In this episode we dive into Once Upon A Time and Hollywood and the depiction of Bruce Lee. We talk about his family’s response to the depiction and the cultural impact Bruce Lee had on martial arts movies and characters. We discuss the caricature that has emerged over the years and our personal connection with...

Vy’s come back from San Diego Comic Con and he regales us with his adventures in nerd mecca. We discuss the latest trailers to come out and what we are most looking forward to. We talk about how we with Avengers: Endgame we felt a sense of completion and were ready to take a break...

This episode is full of all the craziness that is our internet culture. We talk about the melt down at Bagel Boss. We discuss how a misogynistic rant goes viral and how that person is now trying to capitalize on their infamy by marketing shirts. We talk about how the structure of social media allows...