Third "Mike's" the charm! In our first literary exploit, we're looking at novelist Michael Chabon (we pronounce his name sha-bon, but "shay-bon" is probably more accurate), author of "The Yiddish Policeman's Union" and "Telegraph Avenue." Chabo

{Robert Beatty} Phone Home

Mar 18th, 2019 49m 56s

We're looking at the work of the unsung force that is Robert Beatty, whose album artwork and editorial illustrations can be found on record store shelves and on newsstands everywhere. We're talking color palettes, airbrushing, and isolationism,

Blame {CANADA}

Mar 8th, 2019 1h 9m

We're back and looking at an a collective of artists, the Spanish production team CANADA. We analyze their work for Death Cab for Cutie, Phoenix, Tame Impala, and Beck, in the context of moving music videos forward and in new directions. It wou

{Lana Del Rey}fined Sugar

Jan 31st, 2019 1h 36m

A PBR-drenched look at one of Ari's pop culture favs. We explore Lana Del Rey's evolution, her musical responses to controversy, use of persona and artifice, and do our best Lana impressions, in this super-sized episode. Its our greatest emotio

{Mike Schur} to Please-Part 2 (w/ Zach Silver)

Jan 11th, 2019 54m 51s

We're wrapping up our look at Mike Schur's work (for now) with our first ever guest!Despite protests, we watched all of Season 1 of "The Good Place." We talk all things from nature of goodness and morality, to cocoons, and Space Jam. Someone ha

{Mike Schur} to Please-Part 1

Dec 27th, 2018 32m 46s

We're doing a deep dive into the extended universe of Mike Schur ("The Office," "Parks and Recreation," "Brooklyn 99") and discussing his signature style in this first half of our discussion, all in anticipation of our next show where we'll cra

An Axe to {Grimes}

Dec 13th, 2018 1h 13m

We're talking all things Grimes this week, from a trip through her discography to a discussion of her album art and illustrations, up through her latest "We Appreciate Power"Will opinions change?Only Grimes will tell...

{Mike Judge}Jury, and Executioner

Dec 6th, 2018 53m 7s

Co-Hosted by Ari Dinero (Kid) and Penina Hoffnung (Mom), here's the first Episode of a podcast experiment to bridge the generation gap through pop-culture. This first Ep explores the work of Mike Judge ("Office Space," "Silicon Valley") Will t