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Come dive in as we learn the history of manga, and this particular series by Kohei Horikoshi. What is his mysterious past and creative process, and why is this series blowing up internationally? What more can be said about superheroes? Let’s learn! a correction in the episode: the genre Shōjo manga should be pronounced more like (SHOW-JOE) than (SHOW-JOO). Apologies! Contact: Reach out on instagram - @illiteratepod Extras: article, brief history of manga https://bit.ly/mhamanga1 trailer, My Hero Academia: World Heroes’ Mission (2021) https://bit.ly/mhamanga2 trailer, Your Name anime film (2016) https://bit.ly/mhamanga9 interview, Weekly Shonen Jump Editor in Chief https://bit.ly/mhamanga3 article, original 12th century “manga” https://bit.ly/mhamanga10 interview, editors of My Hero Academia https://bit.ly/mhamanga4 interview, creator Kohei Horikoshi https://bit.ly/mhamanga5 page, One Piece creator supporting Horikoshi https://bit.ly/mhamanga6 free first issue, My Hero Academia chapter 1 ht

Follow along our jam-packed look on what made the Bond series progress, decade after decade. Why did the actors and tone of the films keep changing? What is the story behind the spy genre? Who was responsible for it all? And - can we predict what the future of the series will hold? Listen and learn! Contact: Reach out on instagram - @illiteratepod Extras: trailer, No Time To Die (2021) https://bit.ly/nttd0072 data, Bond box office tracking https://bit.ly/bondpt21 article, copyright battle for Thunderball https://bit.ly/bondpt22 book, the history of the bikini https://bit.ly/bondpt23 article, the “anti-Bond” Harry Palmer series https://bit.ly/bondpt24 article, tidbits on all Bond films https://bit.ly/bondpt25

The longest running film series in history…what was it BEFORE any of that? Let’s learn about the creator, the reason for making Bond, where his quirks come from, and what he was originally like before the films. Contact: Reach out on instagram - @illiteratepod Extras: article, JFK’s recommendation of 007 https://bit.ly/nttd0071 trailer, No Time to Die (2021) https://bit.ly/nttd0072 article, job history of Ian Fleming https://bit.ly/nttd0073 video, Casino Royale TV movie (1954) https://bit.ly/nttd0074 article, list of real-life James Bond inspirations https://bit.ly/nttd0075 book, Ian Fleming biography https://bit.ly/nttd0076

These two mega-mythical properties are at it again, this time with a whole new set of creatives and wild ideas to shake up the franchise. What are these animated anthologies saying about the properties, and has this been done before? Let’s learn together! Contact: Reach out on instagram - @illiteratepod Extras: trailer, Marvel Studio’s What If…? (2021) https://bit.ly/marvsw1 trailer, Star Wars: Visions (2021) https://bit.ly/marvsw2 article, history of Multiverse idea https://bit.ly/marvsw3 interview, What If writer AC Bradley https://bit.ly/marvsw4 character, Man-Spider (Spider-Man multiverse) https://bit.ly/marvsw5 book, Star Wars Visions (2010) https://bit.ly/marvsw6 production brief, What If…? https://bit.ly/marvsw7 article, Star Wars Japanese influence https://bit.ly/marvsw8 video, the pizza rat Watcher reference https://bit.ly/marvsw9

Clint Eastwood (at age 91!) comes out with another Western. What does that mean for the genre? What are the tropes and history of the Western story? And what took so long for this book to get adapted? Let’s dive in and learn together! Contact: Reach out on instagram - @illiteratepod Extras: trailer, Cry Macho (2021) https://bit.ly/crymacho1 trailer, Every Which Way But Loose (1978) https://bit.ly/crymacho2 newspaper article interview, author N. Richard Nash https://bit.ly/crymacho3 article, on producer Al Ruddy https://bit.ly/crymacho4 article, on Revisionist Westerns https://bit.ly/crymacho5 article, on the decline of Westerns https://bit.ly/crymacho6 book, Cry Macho: A Novel (1975) https://bit.ly/crymacho7

We dive in to the recent depiction of the Clinton-Lewinsky scandal, and how it focuses on the female characters involved. What actually happened to Monica Lewinsky? Why make this show now? And who created the story in this new way? Let’s learn together! Contact: Reach out on instagram - @illiteratepod Extras: trailer, Impeachment: American Crime Story (2021) https://bit.ly/acsimpeach1 article, on Jeff Toobin https://bit.ly/acsimpeach2 interviews, showrunner Sarah Burgess https://bit.ly/acsimpeach4 https://bit.ly/acsimpeach5 article, making of the series https://bit.ly/acsimpeach11 podcast, Slow Burn season 2 https://bit.ly/acsimpeach6 video, press briefing from Linda Tripp https://bit.ly/acsimpeach7 trailer, Wag the Dog (1997) https://bit.ly/acsimpeach9 article, Monica Lewinsky’s Vanity Fair return https://bit.ly/acsimpeach8 TED Talk, Monica Lewinsky’s “The Price of Shame” https://bit.ly/acsimpeach3 article, WP article on Betty Currie (secretary) https://bit.ly/acsimpeach10

We lay out the history of true crime stories (MURDER PAMPHLETS?), what became of the podcast true crime boom, and the continuing conversation around the good (or harm?!) amateur investigations are doing. And there’s a comedy series about it! Only Murders in the Building, on Hulu. Let’s learn something new! Contact: Reach out on instagram - @illiteratepod Extras: trailer, Only Murders in the Building (2021) https://bit.ly/omitb1 podcast, Missing Richard Simmons https://bit.ly/omitb17 The Belnord, and the real life apartments for sale https://bit.ly/omitb2 article, the true story inspiring Only Murders https://bit.ly/omitb3 photos, Murder Pamphlets of the 1700’s https://bit.ly/omitb12 book, Savage Appetites: Four True Stories of Women, Crime, and Obsession https://bit.ly/omitb6 book, Ghettoside: A True Story of Murder in America https://bit.ly/omitb7 article, history of true crime writing https://bit.ly/omitb13 parody podcast, Done Disappeared https://bit.ly/omitb14 parody podcast, A Very

Where did this urban legend come from (a serial killer noblewoman of the 1500’s?! Real life murders at the Cabrini Green Projects?!) What is the new film pulling from in the works of other black artists? And who do Taylor and Evan know that helped make the original?! All this and more - let’s get into it! Contact: Reach out on instagram - @illiteratepod Extras: trailer, Candyman (2021) https://bit.ly/candymanfilm1 trailer, Candyman (1992) https://bit.ly/candymanfilm2 profile, sfx artist Bob Keen (our teacher!) https://bit.ly/candymanfilm3 article, serial killer noblewoman Elizabeth Bathory https://bit.ly/candymanfilm4 article, mirror murder in the Chicago Projects https://bit.ly/candymanfilm7 artwork, silhouettes by Kara Walker https://bit.ly/candymanfilm5 artwork, mirrors by Carrie Mae Weems https://bit.ly/candymanfilm6

What happened with the grumpy lovable ogre? How did he become a facet of meme culture, and does it say anything true about his character? Contact: Reach out on instagram - @illiteratepod Extras: video, Shrek’s childhood obesity campaign https://bit.ly/shrekstasy2 video, Shrek: The Musical https://bit.ly/shrekstasy1 video, first All Star parody https://bit.ly/shrekstasy6 article, All Star memes https://bit.ly/shrekstasy7 comic, Shrek and Shadow the Hedgehog https://bit.ly/shrekstasy5 article, Shrek meme culture https://bit.ly/shrekstasy8 video, Shrek Retold fan creation https://bit.ly/shrekstasy3 event, Shrekfest https://bit.ly/shrekstasy4

Join us as we dissect the new documentary, the article it’s based on, and the history of airborne phenomena in art and media. Contact: Reach out on instagram - @illiteratepod Extras: pilot episode, Showtime UFO Series https://bit.ly/ufoshowtime1 article, original NYT 2017 exposé https://bit.ly/ufoshowtime8 footage, Phoenix Lights from 1997 https://bit.ly/ufoshowtime2 footage, 2004 UFO encounter w/ fighter jet https://bit.ly/ufoshowtime3 national intelligence report, UAP assessment in June 2021 https://bit.ly/ufoshowtime4 footage, verified 2019 pyramid shapes above ship https://bit.ly/ufoshowtime5 footage, lenticular clouds https://bit.ly/ufoshowtime6 article, “UFOs” in classical art https://bit.ly/ufoshowtime7 book, UFO Sighting Desk Reference https://bit.ly/ufoshowtime9

Get out of our swamp! We uncover the original book, and the history of the film’s production. Come learn about the subliminal insider jabs at Disney employees, how the soundtrack actually speaks to the story, and who fought the war for the best CGI film. Contact: Reach out on instagram - @illiteratepod Extras: trailer, Shrek (2001) https://bit.ly/shrekbook1 video, Shrek bonus feature on production process https://bit.ly/shrekbook2 video, footage of Chris Farley as Shrek https://bit.ly/shrekbook3 video, on the pop music in Shrek https://bit.ly/shrekbook4

We dive headfirst into the ancient poem of Sir Gawain, and how it became a fresh telling with modern themes. Was King Arthur a real person, and how did his tales change over time? Listen and learn! Contact: Reach out on instagram - @illiteratepod Extras: trailer, The Green Knight (2021) https://bit.ly/greenknight1 interview, creator David Lowery https://bit.ly/greenknight2 article, the 1136 OG King Arthur text https://bit.ly/greenknight3 full text, Sir Gawain and the Green Knight https://bit.ly/greenknight4 article, the 5 rules of knights https://bit.ly/greenknight5

The THOTyssey, the 148 tweet thread about a road trip that leads to prostitution and murder - everyone said should be a movie…is now a movie. How did it get adapted, what’s true, and how does the story actually end in real life? The original tweets by A’Ziah King - now in theaters. Buckle up! Contact: Reach out on instagram - @illiteratepod Extras: trailer, Zola (2021) https://bit.ly/zolatweet1 the original 148 tweets from Zola https://bit.ly/zolatweet2 Jess’s story posted on Reddit https://bit.ly/zolatweet3 the original Rolling Stone article https://bit.ly/zolatweet4 interview, w/ Zola in 2021 https://bit.ly/zolatweet5 book, hardcover version of “The Story” https://bit.ly/zolatweet6

How in the world did the classic cartoons get mashed with Michael Jordan, and now LeBron James? Was it always a commercial money-making scheme? And what’s Bugs Bunny been doing all these years? Find out the hidden gems behind the history of this classic cinema story. Contact: Reach out on instagram - @illiteratepod Extras: trailer, Space Jam: A New Legacy (2021) https://bit.ly/spacejamlegacy0 trailer, Space Jam (1996) https://bit.ly/spacejamlegacy1 video, original Hare Jordan commercial (1992) https://bit.ly/spacejamlegacy2 music, final Bugs Bunny rap “Buggin’” (1996) https://bit.ly/spacejamlegacy3 video, Spike Lee Mars Blackmon basketball commercial https://bit.ly/spacejamlegacy4 video Spike Lee Mars Blackmon baseball “he’s trying” commercial https://bit.ly/spacejamlegacy5 article, how Mars Blackmon and Michael Jordan met https://bit.ly/spacejamlegacy6 article, Jim Riswold, the originator of Michael and Bugs https://bit.ly/spacejamlegacy7 article, Joe Dante’s unmade Looney Tunes film http

Originally touted as “Mad Max meets Bambi”, how did the dark and violent comic series become the warm tale on Netflix? And what does the author think about it? Learn about dystopian and apocalyptic fiction over the ages in this week’s episode. Contact: Reach out on instagram - @illiteratepod Extras: trailer, Sweet Tooth (2021) https://bit.ly/sweetooth1 article, Jeff Lemire interview https://bit.ly/sweetooth3 q&a video, Jeff Lemire https://bit.ly/sweetooth4 novel, Mary Shelley’s The Last Man https://bit.ly/sweetooth5

The teenage slasher series written by the bestselling series author of the 90’s has come to the screen. Learn the insider history behind the author’s life, and what makes these books so popular. Contact: Reach out on instagram - @illiteratepod Extras: trailer, Fear Street film trilogy (Netflix) https://bit.ly/rlstine1 tv episode, failed Fear Street pilot (1998) https://bit.ly/rlstine2 pdf, RL Stine writing program for elementary schools https://bit.ly/rlstine3 interviews, RL Stine https://bit.ly/rlstine4 https://bit.ly/rlstine5 promo video, RL Stine hosts a comedy show at UCB https://bit.ly/rlstine6 video, Funny or Die sketch, banned Goosebumps titles https://bit.ly/rlstine7

We dive in to the second highest-producing film industry in the world, Nigerian cinema. The historical origins, the unique cultural trends, and the big plans for the future - do NOT sleep on this one! Contact: text us: +1 (646) 907-9070 Reach out on instagram - @illiteratepod Extras: trailer, Living in Bondage: Breaking Free (2019) https://bit.ly/nollywoodfilm1 youtube channel, Nigerian Nollywood Pictures https://bit.ly/nollywoodfilm2 article, Nigeria happiness poll data https://bit.ly/nollywoodfilm3 full film, Living in Bondage (1992) https://bit.ly/nollywoodfilm4 documentary, Making it In Nollywood https://bit.ly/nollywoodfilm5 article, Folorunsho Alakija, worth more than Oprah https://bit.ly/nollywoodfilm6

Based on the written word?! How did this import tuner racing series turn into the epic saga we know and love? Come find out all the influences and secrets to making a changing series stay strong. Contact: Reach out on instagram - @illiteratepod https://www.instagram.com/illiteratepod/ Extras: interview, original article writer Ken Li https://bit.ly/ffurious1 article, the culture of street racing https://bit.ly/ffurious2 trailer, The Fast and The Furious (2001) https://bit.ly/ffurious3 full film, The Fast and The Furious (1955) https://bit.ly/ffurious4 video, every mention of the word “family” in the series https://bit.ly/ffurious5 trailer, Justin Lin film Better Luck Tomorrow (2002) https://bit.ly/ffurious6 article, “Racer X”, origin of the first film https://bit.ly/ffurious10 video, Initial D anime best racing moments https://bit.ly/ffurious11

Learn the long road to making the latest Lin-Manuel Miranda musical project, the history of the genre, and what controversy surrounds the film. Extras: trailer, In the Heights (2021) http://bit.ly/itheights1 music, Big Pun tribute mix http://bit.ly/itheights6 article, history of the original production http://bit.ly/itheights9 article, Japanese production http://bit.ly/itheights2 article, on the swimming pool scene http://bit.ly/itheights3 video, on Busby Berkeley choreography http://bit.ly/itheights4 video, Fred Astaire’s Royal Wedding ceiling dance http://bit.ly/itheights5 trailer, Hail Caesar! (2016) http://bit.ly/itheights7 article, history of musical films http://bit.ly/itheights8 Contact: Reach out on instagram - @illiteratepod https://www.instagram.com/illiteratepod/

The highest grossing horror film franchise of all time, and what do you really know about it? Come learn the literary background, the history of paranormal investigation, and what legal madness ensues from the job. Extras: trailer, The Conjuring: The Devil Made Me Do It (2021) http://bit.ly/conjuring1 article, legal issues with the franchise http://bit.ly/warrenfiles1 full book, Confessions of a Ghost Hunter (1936) http://bit.ly/warrenfiles2 video, Lorraine and Ed background http://bit.ly/warrenfiles3 interview, reporter in Devil Made Me Do It case - Mike Allen http://bit.ly/warrenfiles4 article, facts of Devil Made Me Do It case http://bit.ly/warrenfiles5 Contact: Reach out on instagram - @illiteratepod https://www.instagram.com/illiteratepod/