Batman: How the Hetero-normative Patriarchy is Challenged by his Supporting Cast
April 29, 2019
The following is recorded audio from Donovan’s presentation at BGSU’s Pop Culture Conference, celebrating Batman’s 80th Anniversary.
Post-Podcast Discussion: Rappers and Mueller Report
April 26, 2019
Sometimes conversations can get away from you. Near the end of last week’s ep, the guys fell into the rabbit hole of greatest rappers, as well as the release of the Mueller report. Totally biased, totally objective.
Why Do We Engage in Media Culture ROUND 2: Media Criticism and Fandom -What are the Outer Limits?
April 19, 2019
Donovan returns from the Batman 80th Anniversary Pop Culture Conference in Bowling Green State University and talks with Harry about media criticism and fandom. How do fans become proper critics, where does that take their fandom, nay, their sanity? Why do WE do this?
What Taboos won’t be (taboo) in the Future?
March 29, 2019
This week the boys discuss the past and future of social taboos, wondering which will switch positions in acceptance in the far off space age.
When is Social Justice Dishonest?
March 22, 2019
Green Book. Spike Lee. Cancel Culture. When do things become problematic, and how so can we train ourselves to better act?
Front Lines Online: Men, Women and Captain Marvel
March 10, 2019
Marvel’s Captain Marvel is out in theaters, but the lead up to its release may stand out in history more than it being the first MCU movie headlining a woman! Donovan and Harrison talk pitting it against Alita: Battle Angel, the biases of online critique, and what both men and women are looking for in … More Front Lines Online: Men, Women and Captain Marvel
Why is Anime so Weird?
March 1, 2019
In this episode the guys return to Japan, discussing their exposure to anime, its writing trends compared to American fiction, and what they take away from both anime and Japanese video games.
What is the Future of Online Sexual Expression?
February 22, 2019
The guys (Don, Harry and Peter) discuss the late 2018 Tumblr ban of Adult Content, how that is defined, the state of online sex work and more in this feelgood peek at the future.
What is a Race (or Gender) Traitor?
February 8, 2019
The guys tackle race, gender and their own fears and confront their past!
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