TV student Vedant Akhauri and guests share their thoughts on media, from pop culture to stereotypes, from changes in our viewing culture to changes in production, and from China's media oppression to BLM coverage.
Black Girls Don't Get Love is a multimedia brand that uses media to change the way Black women and girls are perceived in society. This includes adultification, the strong Black woman trope, and their erasure from the coming of age genre. I interview founder Eden Strachan about her brand's numerous initiatives - A book, a Film training program for girls of color, a prom to celebrate girls of color, and an upcoming feature film. Black Girls Don't Get Love (book) - Written by Eden Strachan and Grace King; Illustrated by Katarina Sibley Black Girls Don't Get Love (website) - https://blackgirlsdontgetlove.com/ Black Girls Don't Get Love can be found on Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube Let's Talk Media will return for more episodes in January 2023.
Laura Koch and I are graduating college in December 2021...during a pandemic. In this final episode, we discuss COVID-19 and workaholism, family time, losing on college time, remote classes, and finding jobs as college graduates. Link to Laura's podcast: https://anchor.fm/laura-koch
We discuss Squid's Game long development, its commentary on poverty and sexism, our favorite games and characters, and predictions for Season 2 [SPOILERS]. YouTube Videos Reference: https://youtu.be/73KslfnGmrQ, https://youtu.be/J21l1bTvsyo
Ithaca College professor, Chrissy Guest, worked on "Beyond Ink and Paint: The Women of Animation," a docu-series that celebrates the influential women of the animation world. We discuss the docu-series and the historical, academic, and cultural barriers for women in animation
We discuss the show's difficult origins, our favorite and least favorite characters, all 5 Seasons, and our thoughts on Better Call Saul and El Camino: A Breaking Bad Movie.
Anthony Barbatt shares his experiences of growing up without SpongeBob. We discuss our favorite episodes, the spin-offs, and the show's appeal to kids and adults.
A breakdown of IATSE's demands and some ramifications of a 2021 strike
A discussion of re-opening during COVID-19, Dave Chappelle, and PC Culture.
In our finale, Jordan Broking, discusses her experiences and observations as a college journalist, such as burnout, the lack of diversity, and the lack of recognition in the professional world.
Ithaca College professor, Jennifer Spitzer, discusses the banning/challenging of books with LGBTQ+, female, and POC perspectives. We also discuss books that should be banned and whether parents should have control over what their kids read in school.
A discussion about the stigma towards platonic relationships in India, America, Hollywood media, and Bollywood media.
Growing up watching "Parts Unknown", our favorite episodes, and Bourdain's storytelling abilities with food.
Trends that died and exploded in the 90s/Early 00s, 90s media coming back, 90s media that should come back, and how we'll look back at the 2010s.
Being a journalist in Turkey, Media Literacy, News and Opinionated Media, Censorship, and TV/Music recommendations.
The history of Sabrina Spellman and a review of her cartoons and live-action shows.
Yearbook censorship of female students at Bartram Trail High School, other schools' censoring of female and/or LGBT students, dress code enforcement at high schools, and free speech at high-school vs college.
The importance of local journalism in the age of its downsizing, lack of funding, and comparisons against national journalism
A discussion of old Soviet cartoons, their themes, and the growing Western influence on Soviet cartoons. Cartoons Mentioned: Nu Pogodi, A Kitten named Woof, Three from Prostokvashino, Karlsson on the Roof, Leopold the Cat, Cheburashka, Neznaika na lune, Smeshariki, Doktor Aybolit, Vinnie Pokh, The Snow Queen, Treasure Island Russia, and Buratino.
How do we talk during COVID? What are the ramifications for kids in the pandemic? What's it like to teach during COVID? And how will communicate look like Post-COVID?
My first impressions of How I Met Your Father, the upcoming sequel to How I Met Your Mother.
Twitter Usage, Super Followers, Echo Chambers, Banning Trump, and IC Twitter culture.
2021 Oscar Predictions for Best Director, Best Actor/Actress, Best Supporting Actor/Actress, Best Original/Adapted Screenplay, Best Animated Feature Film, and of course, Best Picture
A discussion of Nickelodeon's "iCarly" and the upcoming Paramount+ revival
We discuss the pros/cons of paying college athletes: Worker's comp, Title IX problems, Free Education, Reputation, Time spent for each division, Media Earnings, and overspending in other categories.
We analyze this bombshell interview, American News vs. British News coverage of Meghan Markle, colorism, disturbing parallels to Princess Diana, and the future of the British Monarch.
A discussion of India's STEM culture and Bollywood film, 3 Idiots. Statement from the guest: Himadri would like to introduce this podcast by questioning why she laughs so much in normal conversation
We discuss our favorite 80s Media, the spike in 80s nostalgia, 80s commercialism, John Hughes' influence on the MCU, and how future media will portray the 2010s (i.e Mustaches and What Will The Fox Say?)
We discuss the films and legacy of Hayao Miyazaki, best known for co-founding Studio Ghibli.
A discussion of the show, Community: Favorite characters, episodes, thoughts on Season 4, and relating to Annie.
How society treats aging women in witchcraft, anti-aging commercials, television shows; and calls them girls in superhero media and society.
We discuss Euphoria Season 1, the two specials, and our predictions for Season 2
Lost Media: A Day with SpongeBob SquarePants, Sesame Street, Lost Pilots, Doraemon, and more.
My initial thoughts on iCarly returning to Paramount+ in 2021. Disclaimer: The serious plot-point is a mere theory on Twitter, not from the actual show.
Our long awaiting of the 2020 Election results, how to recharge during Thanksgiving Break, prepare for Remote Finals, and caring for yourself during the COVID-19 pandemic. Season 1 Finale. New episodes in Spring 2021.
Why there aren't many good fantasy films anymore
We share our best and worst horror films
A PSU Student describes his filmmaking during the COVID-19 pandemic
Analysis of all Spider-Man films, our favorite Spider-Man, and Rumors of Tobey Maguire's return
Best/Worst Depictions, Removal of Gone with The Wind and 30 Rock Episodes, Casting Black voice actors for Cleveland Brown and Missy (Big Mouth), and coverage of Black Lives Matter.
IC Alum, Chloe Landau, compiles a spreadsheet of fanfiction set at Ithaca College.Â
How streaming beats Indian cable in terms of convenience, accessibility, and mature content. Disclaimer: My arguments here are statistically and theory-based. Please take the contents of this episode with a grain of salt.
A crew member shares the behind-the-scenes on "The Marevelous Mrs. Maisel" Opportunity Walks Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/
TikTok culture, impact on impressionable minds, and possible U.S ban
Emily describes her virtual audience experience on America's Got Talent; we share our thoughts on the Quarterfinals for Season 15 Song Credit: Lightless Dawn by Kevin MacLeod https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3982-lightless-dawn/ License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
An interview with Co-Founders, Anna Makris and Nikola Matic.
Indian Media's obsession with fair skin in Fair and Lovely, Bollywood films and songs, matrimonial sites, and advertisements. Song Credit: Chaos by Gunnar Olsen
Inspiring actor, Collin 'O Neill, discusses his experiences, advice, and acting during the COVID-19 pandemic. Song Credit: Shattered Illusions by PUREvil
Matt shares his experiences with unplugging from social media during the Jewish Sabbath and why it's important sometimes Signal to Noise by Scott Buckley - www.scottbuckley.com.au
Why we binge-watch, Pros and Cons, and is it feasible? Signal to Noise by Scott Buckley - www.scottbuckley.com.au
Superhero films, COVID-19, CGI, Disney+ Superhero Offerings, Captain Marvel v. Birds of Prey, etc. Background Music: Lightless Dawn by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3982-lightless-dawn/ License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
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