In this episode of Culture Shook, Marshall and Sabrina metaphorically log onto facebook and take a scroll down memory lane. The hosts both have photographic memories of the moment they learned about Facebook and can't deny that the website changed life as we knew it. They discuss Farmville addiction, unsolicited pokes and the messy photo albums. So what is their current relationship status with Facebook? It’s Complicated. 

Music by: Nick D. Frenette & Sabrina Manning 

Cover art by: Marshall Heritage

In this episode of Culture Shook, Marshall and Sabrina spend some more time with nostalgic Halloween themed kids shows. They share stories of their own ‘Midnight Society’ style experiences from childhood and discuss a few stand out ‘Are you Afraid of the Dark’ episodes. The hosts realise that not all the beloved series remain entertaining to this day but there will always be Scooby Doo!

Music by: Nick D. Frenette & Sabrina Manning

In this episode of Culture Shook, Marshall and Sabrina get nostalgic with some of their favourite ‘scary’ kids shows. They dive into the iconic first episode of ‘Goosebumps’ and realise that the main message of ‘The Haunted Mask’ is universal and relevant to this day! They discuss another timeless classic, ‘Sabrina The Teenage Witch’ and a lesser known series called, ‘Freaky Stories’. October is the perfect time to revisit these shows (even though they aired all year round)!

Music by: Nick D. Frenette & Sabrina Manning 

Cover art by: Marshall Heritage

In this episode of Culture Shook, Marshall and Sabrina return to their Emo kid roots. They dive into the subculture's origins, aesthetic and its eventual transition into Scene Queen territory. The fashion! The make up! The hair! The music! What an exciting time to be sad and alive! The hosts are flooded with nostalgia reminiscing about My Chemical Romance and the many emo one hit wonders that made it onto their favourite burned CDs. Will we get to witness a style resurgence or did emo culture disappear with Audrey Kitching and MCR?

Music by: Nick D. Frenette & Sabrina Manning 

Cover art by: Marshall Heritage

In this episode of Culture Shook, Marshall and Sabrina review a few more stand-out  horror movies from their past, highlighting the pitfalls of characters who make stupid decisions that get them killed. Despite their criticisms, the hosts acknowledge real life experiences that parallel some of the themes discussed. It’s been decided that House of Wax should be left in 2005 but VHS and Hostel are worth a rewatch.    

Music by: Nick D. Frenette & Sabrina Manning 

Cover art by: Marshall Heritage

In this episode of Culture Shook, Marshall and Sabrina share some of their favourite and memorable horror movies just in time for Halloween. The hosts focus on three impactful films that they feel were overlooked by mainstream audiences. May, Ginger Snaps and Teeth are all female-centric blood baths that deserve your attention! Listen to find out what you’re getting yourself into before pressing play on these freaky flicks.   

Music by: Nick D. Frenette & Sabrina Manning 

Cover art by: Marshall Heritage

In this episode of Culture Shook, Marshall and Sabrina dive into the wild world of the HBO docuseries, Chimp Crazy. After bingeing it the hosts agree that exotic animal owner Tonia Haddix is an instant icon and a very captivating star alongside her fugitive Hollywood chimp, Tonka. This Conversation highlights the complex relationships between humans and chimpanzees, the ethical dilemma of owning a really cool pet and the emotional toll on both the animals and their caretakers. 

Music by: Nick D. Frenette & Sabrina Manning 

Cover art by: Marshall Heritage

In this episode of Culture Shook, Marshall and Sabrina continue their conversation about MTV reality shows. The hosts had different experiences with some of the most popular shows at the time; Marshall indulged in the glitz and glamour of the Hills while Sabrina was getting crazy and wild on the Jersey Shore. Featuring: Cribs, Becoming and My Super Sweet 16. 

Notable clips for your consumption:

Forgive and Forget

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FqrcLcpHyG4

“Where’s the beach?”

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=avbAICV2SI0

Super Sweet Meltdowns 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tLT4_HafcbU

Music by: Nick D. Frenette & Sabrina Manning

In this episode of Culture Shook, Marshall and Sabrina slip into the fever dream of early 2000s MTV reality shows. Full of outrageous concepts and harmful stereotypes, the most popular shows at the time were horrific! But the hosts just can’t look away from the trashy car crash. Featuring: The Osbournes, Punk’d, A Shot at Love With Tila Tequila, Next, Room Raiders and Date My Mom. 

Problematic clips for your consumption:

Quintessential ‘Next’

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XOA1jCMfSSw&t=3s

Gay Episode of ‘Next’

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CIIpvXBrSOQ

Awful ‘Date My Mom’ finale

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-OM9Ug9jPTE

Music by: Nick D. Frenette & Sabrina Manning 

Cover art by: Marshall Heritage

In this episode of Culture Shook, Marshall and Sabrina get silly talking about their favourite infomercials from the glory days of paid programming. The Snuggie, Shake Wieght and Shamwow all earned shoutouts, listen to find out which other products the hosts deem iconic.

Music by: Nick D. Frenette & Sabrina Manning 

Cover art by: Marshall Heritage