Podculture

A behind-the-scenes look at “Timeless,” the spring show of the Tonik Tap dance group. [nat sound of tap dancing] CARLOTTA ANGIOLILLO: Those are the sounds that filled the Wirtz Ballroom last weekend as Tonik Tap, Northwestern's premier tap dance group, performed in its second show of the year. Today, we'll take a look at how... The post Podculture: Tonik Tap performs “Timeless” spring show appeared first on The Daily Northwestern.

A review of the play Golden Girls: The Laughs Continue.   [“Golden Girls” theme] MICAH SANDY: You may have heard the Golden Girls theme song on your TV, but last Tuesday, Chicagoans heard it live on stage as part of the touring production, Golden Girls: The Laughs Continue. LYDIA PLAHN: We saw it opening night at... The post Podculture: “Golden Girls: The Laughs Continue” is golden appeared first on The Daily Northwestern.

Northwestern students working on the student film “When Time Stops” aim to tell a culturally authentic story of gentrification in Pilsen. [sound from the movie set] ANITA LI: Eight months of planning and 14 versions of the script later, student film “When Time Stops” started filming Jan. 27. ANITA LI: Do you feel like you're... The post Podculture: Student film ‘When Time Stops' tackles Chicago gentrification appeared first on The Daily Northwestern.

 In Barcelona, the Catalonian cultural tradition of human towers, or Castells, is a source of strength and community. ANITA LI: Imagine you walk into a Catalonian plaza, and you see a guy climbing onto the shoulders of another guy, and then someone climbs on their shoulders, and over, and over, until finally, a child climbs... The post Podculture: a look inside Catalonian human towers appeared first on The Daily Northwestern.

The Daily Northwestern takes a closer look at the Jewish Theatre Ensemble's production “Shine Like a Lake.” We'll follow the story arc, exploring how certain songs fit into the overarching theme.   [beginning of the performance] LAURA SIMMONS: The Jewish Theatre Ensemble kicked off its season last Friday with a song cycle — fifteen continuous... The post “Shine Like a Lake” explores vulnerability within a lost-to-found story arc appeared first on The Daily Northwestern.

    Here in Evanston, the show can, will and must go on. In this episode of Podculture, we talk to freshmen about their experience with the fall audition process and break down the starting bits of Northwestern's theater culture.   VIRGINIA HUNT: More than anything, what do you hope to get out of the audition... The post Podculture: So You Think You Can StuCo appeared first on The Daily Northwestern.

Long story short, it was a bad time for Northwestern students who spent six hours or more waiting in the Ticketmaster queue to get tickets to Taylor Swift's upcoming Eras Tour.   ISABELLE BUTERA: Imagine you set your alarm for 9:30 in the morning, make coffee and sit down on the couch, just to get... The post Podculture: Featuring the few ”Fearless” Swifties whose “Wildest Dreams” came true appeared first on The Daily Northwestern.

    The Daily spoke with students and faculty about what queer music means to them — from pop divas to indie artists. SOPHIE LEYVA: Any time I'm walking around on campus, I listen to music. GEORGE SEGRESS: I think it's gotten to a point where if I don't have music playing, my brain is... The post Podculture: ‘I can be happy and trans': Queer students find joy in music appeared first on The Daily Northwestern.

    From sourcing clothes to sewing, the costume design process for Northwestern theatre productions involves meticulous work and collaboration. On this episode of Podculture, The Daily dives into the world of costume design at Northwestern.  CHIARA KIM: From stitching giant trout costumes to making trips to local thrift stores, costume designers sew together the... The post Podculture: The fabric of Northwestern Theater appeared first on The Daily Northwestern.

    A new chord is strumming on campus with the Ukulele Club. Nitya Agrawal, who rebooted the club, and other student members talk about the new community that combines both seasoned players and complete beginners. NITYA AGRAWAL: It was a club that I really would have wanted to join if I was a freshman.... The post Podculture: Strumming a chord with Ukulele Club appeared first on The Daily Northwestern.

    MUSIC: Broke for Free – Something Elated Northwestern's Knitwestern loves knitting, good music and (obviously) puns. In this episode of Podculture, find out how Knitwestern came to be, what the club's mission is and what keeps students coming back to knit another day.  [Knitwestern meeting]  ESTHER LIM: At Northwestern, students often gather in... The post Podculture: Tightly knit: Northwestern's knitting club has community and a cause appeared first on The Daily Northwestern.

    Do you have a summer song? Maybe a seasonal playlist? Music is one of the ways people experience memories and emotions, but what does that look like for Northwestern's students? Tune in to this episode of Podculture to hear from four students about their moments with music, and what it means to them.... The post Podculture: The rhythms of feeling appeared first on The Daily Northwestern.

Sailing in from an island off the coast of Scotland, the Jewish Theatre Ensemble's Fall Quarter musical “Islander” features two cast members playing 27 characters, live audio looping and a backstage team dedicated to making it all happen.  [music] MIKA ELLISON: From The Daily Northwestern, I'm Mika Ellison.  MARGOT AMOUYAL: And I'm Margot Amouyal. This... The post Podculture: Musical ‘Islander' sails to campus appeared first on The Daily Northwestern.

The reality TV show Survivor is one of the best-known competition shows on television. With dozens of seasons and decades of airtime, it has prompted a variety of recreations — including one at Northwestern. Participants in Northwestern Survivor follow the same format as the game, competing in challenges as castaways are eliminated until one receives... The post Podculture: Northwestern “Survivor” shows contestants' true selves appeared first on The Daily Northwestern.

The increasing popularity of skincare products and influencers has students on campus revamping their routines. Low-cost brands such as The Ordinary, CeraVe and The INKEY List make a simple routine accessible to college students on a budget. [MUSIC] JOANNE HANER: From The Daily Northwestern, I'm Joanne Haner, and this is Podculture, a podcast about arts... The post Podculture: From St. Ives to CeraVe, the rise of skincare appeared first on The Daily Northwestern.

While eating disorders look different for each individual person, the culture on college campuses can sometimes further hurt students' relationships with eating. The emergence of “eat with me” videos on TikTok stems from creators wanting to provide a safe space to discuss and enjoy food. The Daily sat down with a Northwestern student, an eating... The post Podculture: Dinner and a TikTok appeared first on The Daily Northwestern.

For some students, quarantine allowed them to rediscover reading for pleasure. A renewed interest in books led to the rise of BookTok, a niche of TikTok focusing on book recommendations, reviews, and comedic content. Students like junior MaryKate Schoonover watch these videos and people like AymanBooks create them, helping bookstores like Bookends and Beginnings sell... The post Podculture: From BookTok to Bestseller appeared first on The Daily Northwestern.

The Sound of Northwestern University is a Spotify-curated playlist that rounds up some songs that are popular among Northwestern students. The Daily sat down with the creator behind the playlist's algorithm to chat about how the playlist works. SAMMI BOAS: Toward the end of February, a Spotify account called The Sounds of Spotify Schools started... The post Podculture: The Sounds of NU appeared first on The Daily Northwestern.

With the release of “Framing Britney,” audiences and publications alike are re-thinking the role media plays in the lives of prominent female celebrities. This week, Podculture breaks down how and why the spotlight can mistreat stars like Britney. ERICA DAVIS: What's more toxic, the “taste of your lips” or the tabloid photographers following Britney Spears... The post Podculture: Oops, the media did it again—dissecting Britney Spears' legacy, nearly 20 years later appeared first on The Daily Northwestern.

In 2016, a board game called Secret Hitler was released. Some people loved the game. Others were upset by it. Is it ever ethical to situate entertainment, like a game, within the Holocaust? Is it possible to make a board game that teaches about tragedy, history or a political system in a way that works?... The post Podculture: Secret Hitler, Monopoly and the Historical Board Game appeared first on The Daily Northwestern.

Stage Wombat Collective, a duo of recent NU grads, is creating an EP that will worm its way into your ears, released March 12 on all streaming platforms. CLAY LAWHEAD: Before we begin, a content warning: this episode contains some explicit language. CLAY LAWHEAD: From The Daily Northwestern, I'm Clay Lawhead. You're listening to Sound... The post Podculture: Stage Wombat Collective's new EP will worm its way into your ears appeared first on The Daily Northwestern.

Grand gestures, love at first sight and will-they won't-they are just a few of the tropes seen in romantic comedies, better known as rom-coms. As we watch these feel-good movies, we laugh, we cry and oftentimes we cringe. Listen to hear Northwestern students discuss all things rom-com related, from their favorite movies to the rom-com's... The post Podculture: Love, Actually? Why rom-coms are our guilty pleasure appeared first on The Daily Northwestern.

There's a few characteristics that define the classic Disney villain: they usually hate princesses, end up falling from a great height and… are queer coded? It turns out many of Disney's most popular cartoon villains possess traits often associated with queer people. Listen as we discuss what queer coding is, if it counts as representation... The post Podculture: Why All Your Favorite Villains Are Gay…ish appeared first on The Daily Northwestern.

From Harry Potter to One Direction to Avatar: The Last Airbender, some Northwestern students have been getting back into their favorite childhood fandoms through the latest TikTok trends.  JORDAN MANGI: From The Daily Northwestern, I'm Jordan Mangi. MADISON SMITH: And I'm Madison Smith. This is Podculture, a podcast about arts and culture on campus and... The post Podculture: TikTok Back to Childhood Fandoms appeared first on The Daily Northwestern.

Synchronizing tap dances and vocal cut offs is difficult over Zoom. But the show must go on. Performance groups describe what it's like to continue performing and building community virtually this fall quarter. JORDAN MANGI: From The Daily Northwestern, I'm Jordan Mangi. CLAY LAWHEAD: And I'm Clay Lawhead. This is Podculture, a podcast covering arts... The post Podculture: From a Stage to a Screen appeared first on The Daily Northwestern.

CLAY LAWHEAD: From The Daily Northwestern, I'm Clay Lawhead, and this is Podculture, a podcast covering arts and entertainment on and around Northwestern's campus. This week, we look at one of Evanston's largest spaces: Century 12 Evanston. Going to the theater has been a stress reliever for many students on weekday nights, especially on $5... The post Podculture: Movie nights at Century 12 Evanston a former highlight for Northwestern students appeared first on The Daily Northwestern.

Even though we know deep down that we won't ever receive our letter from Hogwarts, the world of “Harry Potter” has captivated many members of the Northwestern community. They talked about the nostalgia surrounding the series, J.K. Rowling's transphobic remarks and Deering Library's resemblance to Hogwarts. HALEY FULLER: From The Daily Northwestern, I'm Haley Fuller. ... The post Podculture: Wildcats talk beloved character Harry Potter on his 40th birthday appeared first on The Daily Northwestern.

On May 14, Rick Riordan announced that a TV show adaptation of his young adult book series, “Percy Jackson and the Olympians,” was in the works. The show, which will air on Disney Plus, received widespread excitement from Percy Jackson fans across the world. Three Northwestern undergraduate students talk about their own thoughts on the... The post Podculture: Percy Jackson, Take Two appeared first on The Daily Northwestern.

Northwestern students perform comedy virtually through Flipside's Zoom event, rolling with the punches — including an unexpected “Zoom-bombing.” The Daily Northwestern · Podculture: What Happens When Your Virtual Event Gets ‘Zoom-bombed'? CLAY LAWHEAD: From the Daily Northwestern, I'm Clay Lawhead, and this is Podculture, a podcast covering arts and entertainment on and around Northwestern's campus.... The post Podculture: What Happens When Your Virtual Event Gets ‘Zoom-bombed'? appeared first on The Daily Northwestern.

For these Evanston concert venues, not even a global pandemic can stop the beat. Podculture talked to Studio5 and Evanston SPACE about their virtual concert series, and how they're keeping themselves afloat in a time where in-person concerts aren't possible anymore. WILSON CHAPMAN: From The Daily Northwestern, I'm Wilson Chapman. Welcome to Podculture, a podcast... The post Podculture: The Band Plays On appeared first on The Daily Northwestern.

As a stay-at-home order has been issued in the state of Illinois, booksellers have had to find ways to adapt to help promote social distancing. Independent bookstore Bookends & Beginnings started a GoFundMe campaign after the stay-at-home order was issued. Evanston Public Library has transitioned their programming to be all digital during the pandemic. WILSON... The post Podculture: Turning the Page: a new chapter in Evanston's literary community appeared first on The Daily Northwestern.

CLAY LAWHEAD: From the Daily Northwestern, I'm Clay Lawhead, and this is Podculture, a podcast covering arts and entertainment on and around Northwestern's campus. This week, we decided to go all sentimental and talk about nostalgia. With the releases of “High School Musical: The Musical: The Series” and “The Mandalorian,” nostalgia is making a comeback... The post Podculture: Students and faculty reflect on nostalgic films, scores and books appeared first on The Daily Northwestern.

WILSON CHAPMAN: From the Daily Northwestern, I'm Wilson Chapman. Welcome to Podculture, a series exploring the arts on and around Northwestern's campus. Today, we'll be looking at the a capella community on campus, and why some groups choose to take part in competitions, while others prefer to just chill and make music together. We talked... The post Podculture: For some campus a cappella groups, competition takes a backseat to craft appeared first on The Daily Northwestern.

VALEN-MARIE SANTOS: Radius Theatre was kind of born out of a frustration between me and my good friend Alessandra. We felt like there wasn't enough of a community and enough attention on theatre majors, and artists in general, of color. And not enough prioritization of representation and opportunities being presented to us. WILSON CHAPMAN: From... The post Podculture: Radius Theatre celebrates Latinx Artists on campus appeared first on The Daily Northwestern.

WILSON CHAPMAN: From the Daily Northwestern, I'm Wilson Chapman. This is Podculture, a podcast covering arts and entertainment on Northwestern's campus. For this episode, I interviewed NU students who went viral on TikTok, the social media video platform currently sweeping the nation. I talked to them about what it was like going viral, how they... The post Podculture: Students explore TikTok world appeared first on The Daily Northwestern.

NAFI SOUMARE: From the Daily Northwestern, I'm Nafi Soumare. CLAY LAWHEAD: And I'm Clay Lawhead. NAFI SOUMARE: And this is Podculture, a podcast covering arts and entertainment on and around Northwestern's campus. This week, Southwest area residents had the opportunity to see “Mean Girls” the musical live at James M. Nederlander Theatre, with all costs... The post Podculture: Southwest area residents attend “Mean Girls: The Musical” for free appeared first on The Daily Northwestern.

WILSON CHAPMAN: The following podcast contains explicit language and sexual content. WILSON CHAPMAN: From The Daily Northwestern, I'm Wilson Chapman, and this is Podculture, a podcast covering arts and entertainment on Northwestern's campus. This week, Vertigo Productions hosted “A New Shack Laughtrack” to give a space for student stand-up comedians to test out their material.... The post Podculture: Student comedians flex their funny bones at “New Shack Laugh Track” appeared first on The Daily Northwestern.

Wilson Chapman: Hi, welcome to Podculture, a Daily Northwestern podcast covering all the biggest events in entertainment. I'm Wilson Chapman. Abigail Sutter: I'm Abigail Sutter. Emma Yarger: And I'm Emma Yarger. Today we'll be talking about “High School Musical: The Musical: The Series.” One of the initial launch shows for Disney+, “High School Musical” provides... The post Podculture: High School Musical The Musical The Series appeared first on The Daily Northwestern.

CASSIDY JACKSON: I'm Cassidy Jackson, and welcome to Podculture, a podcast covering all the biggest events in entertainment. For this installment, we're doing something different. Your regular hosts, Wilson, Abigail and Emma, won't be reviewing the most-talked about series and movies. This episode, we have a guest: Sean Rameswaram. Rameswaram is the podcast host of... The post Podculture: Sean Rameswaram, the host of Today, Explained, pops by and talks life appeared first on The Daily Northwestern.

WILSON CHAPMAN: Hi. Welcome to Podculture, a Daily Northwestern podcast covering all the biggest events and entertainment. I'm Wilson Chapman – YARGER: And I'm Emma Yarger. CHAPMAN: In this episode we'll be discussing “Parasite.” Directed by Bong Joon-ho, “Parasite” is a brutally dark satire of wealth inequality, and one of the most acclaimed films of... The post Podculture: Daily staffers discuss Parasite, Watchmen appeared first on The Daily Northwestern.

WILSON CHAPMAN: Hi, welcome to Podculture, a Daily Northwestern podcast covering all of the biggest events in entertainment. I'm Wilson Chapman. ABIGAIL SUTTER: And I'm Abigail Sutter. In this episode, we're talking about “Joker.” Directed by Todd Phillips and starring Joaquin Phoenix, “Joker” provides an origin story for Batman's most famous villain, and in the... The post Podculture: Daily Staffers discuss virtues, flaws of “Joker” appeared first on The Daily Northwestern.

WILSON CHAPMAN: Hi, welcome to Podculture, a Daily Northwestern podcast on all the biggest events in entertainment. We're your hosts. I'm Wilson Chapman.  ABIGAIL SUTTER: I'm Abigail Sutter. ISABELLE SARRAF: And I'm Isabelle Sarraf. CHAPMAN: For the first episode, we're recapping the best, the worst, and the wildest things that happened this summer in pop... The post Podculture: Summer 2019 pop culture recap appeared first on The Daily Northwestern.

WILSON CHAPMAN: From The Daily Northwestern, I'm Wilson Chapman. Thanks for tuning in. This is Podculture, a podcast series covering the biggest events in entertainment. After nine years, HBO's massively successful series “Game of Thrones” is coming to an end this Sunday night. In preparation, I sat down with Daily staffers and “Thrones” fans Crystal... The post Podculture: Daily staffers talk ending theories, reflect on eight seasons of ‘Game of Thrones'' appeared first on The Daily Northwestern.

ALEXIS WHITE: From The Daily Northwestern, this is Alexis White. Thanks for listening. “Avengers: Endgame” premiered April 26. Before the premiere, I discussed theories about “Endgame” with other Daily staff members. In this episode of Podculture, we come back to these theories, talk about what we liked about the movie and discuss an important symbol... The post Podculture: Reactions to ‘Avengers: Endgame' appeared first on The Daily Northwestern.

ALEXIS WHITE: From The Daily Northwestern, this is Alexis White. Thanks for listening.  “Avengers: Endgame,” the culmination of over 10 years and 21 movies, premieres on April 26. In this first installment of Podculture, some Daily staff members discuss popular theories, covering who may die, who may come back to life, if the heroes will... The post Podculture: Theories, worries, hopes for ‘Avengers: Endgame' appeared first on The Daily Northwestern.