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Play.Hype.Dialogue is a podcast hosted by three creative PhDs who binge watch shows and dialogue about diversity, representation, mythology, writing, and popular culture. We laugh, we cringe, we beg Netflix to give our favorites another season. Are these shows worth the hype? Press play and get into it.

Carlos, Mela, & Omar


    • May 16, 2022 LATEST EPISODE
    • monthly NEW EPISODES
    • 57m AVG DURATION
    • 17 EPISODES


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    Marvel's Moon Knight - Egyptian Representation, DID, the SCARLET SCARAB, and the Oscar Isaac of it all

    Play Episode Listen Later May 16, 2022 68:32


    In this episode we cover the Disney Plus/Marvel series Moon Knight. We get into Egyptian representation, DID, and fan out over the Scarlet Scarab, Oscar Isaac and more. *Episode contains spoilers*Please follow us on Instagram @Play.Hype.Dialogue  

    Dear Reader, Are Thou Team Eloise or Team Penelope? We Talk Bridgerton Season 2

    Play Episode Play 31 sec Highlight Listen Later May 2, 2022 63:49


    Dear Reader, we are once again the talk of the ton as we discuss the presence of the Sharmas, who Lady Whistledown is, and our guesses for season 3...Put your name on our dance card and join us as we discuss Bridgerton season two. *Episode contains spoilers*Please follow us on Instagram @Play.Hype.Dialogue 

    "Fear or love, baby? Don't say the answer" Talking Tick...Tick...Boom! (2021)

    Play Episode Play 30 sec Highlight Listen Later Mar 14, 2022 61:13


    Time keeps slipping and we need to pay rent. In this episode Mela and Carlos, without our co-host Omar, talk Netflix's Tick...Tick...Boom! Based on the life and show by Jonathan Larson. We talk being in our 30s, getting older, being creative, nostalgia and more. CW: We also discuss current anti-gay and anti-trans legislation and anti-queer sentiment from the 90s of the film and the current moment. 

    We Witness Earth History as the Eternals (2021)

    Play Episode Play 30 sec Highlight Listen Later Feb 28, 2022 69:53


    This week we witness the last 7000 years of Earth history with Marvel Studios' The Eternals (2021)  and talk comic adaptations, representation, and the complexities of the MCU and more. 

    Diving In to Disney and Pixar's Luca (2021)

    Play Episode Play 40 sec Highlight Listen Later Feb 14, 2022 55:17


    In this episode we splash around the Italian coastline and transform into sea monsters with our pals Luca and Alberto. We dive into daddy issues, the beautiful art, the queer reading, Italian representation and more. For more Play.Hype.Dialogue check us out on Instagram @Play.Hype.Dialogue

    We talk Disney's Encanto (2021)

    Play Episode Play 20 sec Highlight Listen Later Jan 31, 2022 62:24


     The Madrigals may not talk about Bruno but we do. On this new episode to start 2022, we get into the new Disney Animated feature Encanto (2021). From Bruno, and the amazing song of his name, to family dynamics, we cover it all and more. Check us out here or wherever you get your podcasts. 

    P.H.D. Episode 2.2 - Judas and the Black Messiah/One Night in Miami

    Play Episode Play 35 sec Highlight Listen Later Feb 24, 2021 71:34


    Play.Hype.Dialogue Season 2, Episode 2 explores Judas and the Black Messiah AND One Night in Miami. All love to the revolution. Join us as we talk Hollywood portrayals of revolutionary struggle. #BlackLivesMatter #BlackLiberationMatters #BlackHistoryMonthLet us know what you thought of the movies and the episode over at IG @play.hype.dialogue. Play.Hype.Dialogue is a monthly podcast hosted by three creative PhDs who binge watch shows and talk justice, representation, and everything popular culture. Content warning: In this episode we discuss racism, white supremacy, and political assassinations.

    P.H.D. Episode 2.1 - We Watched Bridgerton for the Plot

    Play Episode Play 26 sec Highlight Listen Later Feb 1, 2021 90:28


    Play.Hype.Dialogue is BACK with Season Two, and we're coming in hot talking about the latest Shondaland sensation, Bridgerton. Did you love it? Hate it? Binge it in one day like Carlos? We talk race and historical accuracy, eat the rich, colorism, gender relationship, and power. Join us to hear our takes on the whole season, then let us know what you thought over at IG @play.hype.dialogue. [This episode contains spoilers for the full season of Bridgerton].Play.Hype.Dialogue is a new podcast hosted by three creative PhDs who binge watch shows and talk justice, representation, mythology, and everything popular culture. Content warning: We briefly discuss sexual assault, with warning, in the middle of the episode. Stay safe ya'll.

    P.H.D. Episode 8 - Cursed FINALE Por Fin [Cursed, Ep. 9 & 10]

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 18, 2020 67:23


    Welcome back to Play.Hype.Dialogue - a new podcast hosted by three creative PhDs who binge watch shows and talk diversity, representation, mythology, writing, and popular culture. In our eighth episode, we talk the ending of the Netlfix Original Series, Cursed !!!!!

    P.H.D. Ep. 7 - The Fey Queen [Cursed Episodes 7 & 8]

    Play Episode Play 36 sec Highlight Listen Later Nov 9, 2020 67:28


    Welcome back to Play.Hype.Dialogue - a new podcast hosted by three creative PhDs who binge watch shows and talk politics, representation, and popular culture. In our seventh episode, we talk Nimue as the Fey Queen and the tensions of racial allegory amidst the reality of Black death in media and reality. All this through our discussion of Netlfix Original Series, Cursed [Episode 7 and 8!].

    P.H.D. Episode 6 - A Little Spark To It [Cursed Episodes 5 & 6]

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 2, 2020 58:51


    Welcome back to Play.Hype.Dialogue - a new podcast hosted by three creative PhDs who binge watch shows and talk politics, representation, and popular culture. In our sixth episode, we talk post-Halloween/pre-election thoughts and then do a DOUBLE DIVE into the Netlfix Original Series, Cursed [Episode 5 AND 6!].

    P.H.D. Episode 5 - Justice for Pym [Cursed Episode 4]

    Play Episode Play 23 sec Highlight Listen Later Nov 2, 2020 60:05


    Welcome back to Play.Hype.Dialogue - a new podcast hosted by three creative PhDs who binge watch shows and talk diversity, representation, mythology, writing, and popular culture. In our fifth episode, we talk CLEOPATRA and then get back into the Netlfix Original Series, Cursed [Episode 4!].

    P.H.D. Episode 4 - Garlic Adobo & Other Uptown Things [Vampires vs. the Bronx]

    Play Episode Play 43 sec Highlight Listen Later Oct 26, 2020 52:07


    THE HALLOWEEN EPISODE!Welcome back to Play.Hype.Dialogue - a new podcast hosted by three creative PhDs who binge watch shows and talk diversity, representation, mythology, writing, and popular culture. In our fourth episode, we take a break from Cursed and get ready for Halloween with the new film Vampires vs. The Bronx. Get into it!

    P.H.D. Episode 3 - Pandemic Politics & Cursed, Ep. 3

    Play Episode Play 30 sec Highlight Listen Later Oct 19, 2020 42:08 Transcription Available


    Welcome back to Play.Hype.Dialogue - a new podcast hosted by three creative PhDs who binge watch shows and talk diversity, representation, mythology, writing, and popular culture. In our third episode, we talk pandemic politics and then get into the Netlfix Original Series, Cursed [Episode 3!].

    P.H.D. Episode 2 - Sharing Your Voice & Cursed, Ep. 2

    Play Episode Play 30 sec Highlight Listen Later Oct 12, 2020 44:11


    Welcome back to Play.Hype.Dialogue - a new podcast hosted by three creative PhDs who binge watch shows and talk diversity, representation, mythology, writing, and popular culture. In our second episode, we talk starting a podcast, anxiety, and putting your voice out into the world. Then, we dive back into the Netlfix Original Series, Cursed [Episode 2!].

    P.H.D. Episode 1 - Introductions & Cursed Ep.1

    Play Episode Play 32 sec Highlight Listen Later Oct 5, 2020 43:28


    Introducing...Carlos, Mela, & Omar!Welcome to Play.Hype.Dialogue - a new podcast hosted by three creative PhDs who binge watch shows and talk diversity, representation, mythology, writing, and popular culture. In our first episode, we introduce ourselves and then dive right into the Netlfix Original Series, Cursed.

    Play.Hype.Dialogue - The Trailer!

    Play Episode Play 45 sec Highlight Listen Later Oct 1, 2020 0:54


    Play.Hype.Dialogue is a podcast hosted by three creative PhDs who binge watch shows and talk about diversity, representation, mythology, writing, and popular culture. We laugh, we cringe, we beg Netflix to give our favorites another season. Are these shows worth the hype? Press play and get into it.

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