In this episode we explore a relatively new subgenre of science fiction called Solarpunk, which aims to imagine better ecologically harmonious futures. In many ways Solarpunk is a reaction to both the real-world climate crisis and to the many a

Demystifying Fair Use, Copyright, and Content ID

Feb 1st, 2023 54m 57s

In this episode, we discuss the fair use doctrine and why it's so important for everyone on the internet. We also dig into how fair use interacts with YouTube’s Content ID system. Two legal experts in fair use join the conversation: Art Neill a

A Conversation with Artist Simon Stålenhag

Oct 31st, 2022 44m 18s

An in-depth conversation with award-winning Swedish artist and storyteller Simon Stålenhag. Simon is the creator of narrative art books like Tales From the Loop, Things From the Flood, and The Electric State. We discuss what it’s like for a sma

The Multiversal Case of Everything Everywhere

Jun 1st, 2022 57m 54s

In this episode, we investigate the mind-bending multiverse movie Everything Everywhere All At Once and discuss the messages and meaning embedded in the cinematic madness.

The Case of Boba Fett and the Hollywood Western

Apr 3rd, 2022 53m 46s

We investigate The Book of Boba Fett and discuss how this new Star Wars series pulls many of its themes and motifs directly from old Hollywood Westerns, including a few regressive tropes popular in that genre.

The Continuing Case of Ted Lasso

Jan 31st, 2022 55m 29s

In this episode we investigate the second season of the hit Apple TV comedy series Ted Lasso. We see much more character development this time around as the writers attempt to complicate Ted’s happy-go-lucky wholesome persona but a few outstand

Indiana Jones and The Case of The Ancient Aliens

Jan 1st, 2022 50m 31s

In this episode we deconstruct what is probably the worst Steven Spielberg movie - Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull. We discuss the film’s misrepresentations of Indigenous peoples and dig into the ways that media tropes about

The Case of The Falcon and The Winter Soldier

Nov 24th, 2021 55m 3s

In this episode we investigate the Disney+ series The Falcon and the Winter Soldier and discuss how the Marvel Cinematic Universe represents or misrepresents themes of racism, activist politics, masculinity, and male friendship. We also examine

The Case of The Cursed Jungle Cruise

Oct 18th, 2021 55m 18s

In this episode we investigate Disney's new adventure film Jungle Cruise, starring Emily Blunt and Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson. Hoping to copy the success of the Pirates of the Caribbean franchise, Disney's latest attempt to turn a theme park att

The Curious Case of Ted Lasso

Sep 11th, 2021 56m 35s

Our first podcast episode investigates the hit television series Ted Lasso. We discuss the ways in which season one subverts the expected conventions in sports comedies, especially when it comes to masculinity. We also take a critical look at s