What do we owe to celebrities after they pass away? Should we not touch their stuff? Should we bury their stuff with them? Why is grave robbing bad? I would kill her for that dress... hypothetically. This is not a confession. Find out if we get the dress or not on this episode of Coming In Without Context!

What are you? Who are you? What is you? Are you your body or your brain? If you woke up in someone else's body, are you still you? What if there are two of you? Are you you or you? I think you're you at least. Waiting in line for the teleporter to Mars? Listen to this episode of Coming In Without Context!

Family, friends, and romance! Someday, they all must end. But, perhaps that end is sooner than you might think. How do relationships really end? How do people grow apart and break off from one another? Are some relationships doomed to fail? Are friends more important than romantic partners? Don't worry, we'll answer for you on this episode of Coming In Without Context.

What will the streaming media landscape look like in five to ten years? Will broadcast TV and cable die out? How will consumers react to added advertisements and new subscription tiers? Which companies will come out on top in this battle royale of media content? Our thoughts and more on this episode of Coming In Without Context.

What is the cost of our ever-advancing technology? Will Artificial Intelligence become humanity's most incredible tool or its downfall? How have humans grappled with new technology in the past? Vive la révolution de l'intelligence artificielle! HELP tHe AI has taKEN oVeR oUR OffICE AND... All this and more on this AI-friendly episode of Coming In Without Context :)

What are the morals of children's literature? Do kids even read books anymore? What books inspired us the most from our childhood? Are young people dumber these days or are they set up to fail? Dive into the pages of this storybook (no illustrations included) as we answer these questions on Coming In Without Context.

Does Hildur Guðnadóttir’s use of actual recorded nuclear powerplant sounds contribute to or enhance the authenticity of the audiences’ viewing experience? Was recording audio from an existing nuclear powerplant for this soundtrack worth the effort? Is the music real for the characters on-screen? Can music be a character in film or TV?

Chernobyl is a masterclass of storytelling through music. It challenges the idea that music is a supportive element to visual media. Guðnadóttir has created a monstrous and dreadful score that rivals the greatest villains in film and TV history.

A special podcast episode made for "Music, Film, & Video Games" (Fall 2022) course taught by Lena Leson.

What are drugs? Why are drugs so stigmatized? Are we heading towards a more drug-friendly culture? Will the war on drugs ever end? Would you rather take drugs or get into the experience machine? Open your mind and let your body relax because we're handing out free samples on this episode of Coming In Without Context.

What is Justice? Are a nation's laws justice? Is morality justice? How do you truly achieve justice? Can justice exist outside the law? His name was vengeance not justice, by the way. At this rate, the Justice League will never form. Listen to what Lady Justice has to say on this episode of Coming In Without Context.

What are common red flags you should watch out for in a relationship? Is it ever okay to ignore red flags? Do red flags apply to all relationships, even your family? You know what they say: "One person's red flag is another person's ideal trait." Yeah, no one says that. Find all the flags in this episode of Coming In Without Context!