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We start this podcast reveling in the misfortune of Diz and his experience at the DMV. We then discuss the controversy of the Little Mermaid with Halle Bailey being cast as Arielle. We talk about the complexity of Hollywood representation, the blinding power of privilege and the way in which racism continues across generations. While supporting...

In this episode we track the use of anime in various subcultures on the internet. We talk about how anime has become part of the cultural language of the nerd world and the way this bleeds over into various political circles. We talk about the use of anime among the alt-right that uncover their roots...

We start this episode with a quick review of the Afghan American Conference that Diz and Ali attended. We then talk about the Supreme Court decision regarding the branding of “FUCT.” We discuss the nature and limits of free speech the controversy over obscenity, and the consequences for the public sphere. We link this to...

We spend this podcast covering the wild turns of the internet world. We chat briefly about the rise of e-sports and their origin in grass roots leagues and the influence of Korea and Japan. We talk about the role of major corporations in transforming the level of the games, the role of money, and the...

This episode is a short and sweet one. We focus on reviewing the release of The Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance trailer for Netflix. We discuss the classic fantasy movies; Legend, The Labyrinth, and the original Dark Crystal. We discuss how the use craft and art behind the movie and the impact it had on...

We start this podcast discussing the new wrestling organization aiming to bring some competition and change to the entertainment/sport. We talk about the study that showed a substantial decrease in spoken likes for women on Game of Thrones during Season 8. We dedicate most of our discussion on the rise of influencers. We talk about...

We start this podcast musing if we’re living in the 1950’s or something. We talk about the current attack on women’s healthcare and reproductive rights. We discuss the abortion bans and legal restrictions put forth in over a dozen states and what they mean for ordinary women. We talk about the political strategy of the...

We start off this episode with the latest craziness to hit 2019, the measles outbreak. We talk about anti-vax and conspiracy theories. We discuss the immigrant experience with vaccination and the dangers self-deluded conspiracy theories pose to our society. We then break down the latest Spider-Man trailers, discussing how it fits into Avengers: Endgame, the...

Spoilers ahead as we review both Avengers: Endgame and episode three of Game of Thrones, the Long Night. We discuss the emotional and story arc of the Avengers and the overall Marvel movies. We talk about the surprises along the way and the ending of an era. We reminisce about the decade plus we spent...

In this episode we break down the latest episode of Game of Thrones (ep 2) and discuss the emotional set up. We love the reunions and the respite from the ugliness to come. We talk about the build up and the great moments of the episode before we turn to predictions for the Great War....

We discuss the ground-breaking picture of the black hole and the marvels of the universe. We dive a bit deeper on the reception of the project, especially to it’s lead researcher, Katie Bouman. We talk about women in STEM and the mindless, knee-jerk backlash to a woman receiving any credit. We then talk about the...

We start our podcast off with a trip down memory lane as we discuss our experience in school growing up. We talk about about standardized tests, snow days, our experience with the American education system. Our personal stories lead to a deeper analysis of the schools system in the US. We then discuss the upcoming...

We start this podcast by diving into the toxic cesspool that is American politics. We discuss the Mueller report and the way AG Barr’s summary has been received. We discuss and analyze the Russia Gate coverage and the sensationalist media approach. We talk about the systemic issues of within the law and its failure to...

We start this episode processing the new of the attack on two Christchurch, New Zealand mosques. We talk about the history of Islamophobia, the connections to the rise of the insurgent right, and the political discourse of the global community. We talk about the responses to New Zealand and the unlikely hero of Egg Boy....

It’s our 300th episode and we celebrate it by remembering all the good times and changes we’ve been through. We reminisce about the past and measure how far we’ve come. We review briefly both Captain Marvel and Dark Phoenix and discuss the fatigue setting in with comic book movies. We talk about the generational changes...

It’s fantasy all day today. We break down the latest Game of Thrones Season 8 trailer and discuss predictions and potential endings for George RR Martin’s epic fantasy tale. We share our excitement and our fears about the upcoming season. We analyze some of the past story lines and how they may wrap up or...

Diz decides that Ja Rule doesn’t have the power to curse anyone as he recounts the latest pop culture news. We then discuss the figure of Jacob Wohl and his long overdue ban from Twitter. We discuss the craziness of right-wing public figures. We then conclude with a discussion about The Greek Book’s Oscar win...

Bernie Sanders is running for 2020 and we have some thoughts. Though most of us align with Sander’s platform and are excited for his candidacy, we do share some concerns about the toxic nature of the primaries and the crowded field. We discuss the risk and stakes of the primary and what it can mean...

Diz starts this podcast by regaling us with his foray into the world of Dungeons and Dragons. He shares with Ali and Vy all the latest updates and changes to the game and the new ways of playing. Then in honor of Valentine’s Day we discuss the major representations of love we saw on TV...

We start our podcast off with a discussion of Ali’s recent trip to Austin, Texas. We discuss migas and the attractiveness of Texans. We then talk Superbowl and our favorite commercials. We discuss the recent racist controversy of Liam Neeson who volunteered a story about how he stalked and hunted random black men in retribution...