In Medias Mess

Surprise! This podcast is still alive. And we’re kicking things off in 2024 with a closer look at why we aren’t fans of awards in media (and how everyone—us included—really needs to Calm Down). 

Thank you for your patience, we’re glad you’re here. 🌻🦊 Season three will (slowly) resume over the next few weeks, we promise!

Music for In Medias Mess by ⁠⁠Sage Ilagan⁠⁠.

Illustration for In Medias Mess in collaboration with ⁠⁠Bea Magbanua⁠⁠.

Our favorite 13-some just announced a comeback, and we’re stoked for more new music ahead. But before that, our friend and fellow Carat K Domingo joins us as we slip into the diamond life and take closer a look at Seventeen’s musical evolution—and maybe indulge in some parasocial gushing. 

Music for In Medias Mess by Sage Ilagan.

Illustration for In Medias Mess in collaboration with Bea Magbanua.

The WHO has officially declared the Covid-19 pandemic over, and for better or worse, we are forever changed… including our media habits. This week, we’re taking a look at how a global health crisis shaped the way we consume media.

Follow us on Instagram to keep up with the new season! @inmediasmess

Music for In Medias Mess by ⁠Sage Ilagan⁠.

Illustration for In Medias Mess in collaboration with ⁠Bea Magbanua⁠.

Your resident media nerds are back! Here's a quick little intro to where we're at, and what to expect in this new era of IMM.

Follow us on Instagram to keep up with the new season! @inmediasmess

Music for In Medias Mess by Sage Ilagan.

Illustration for In Medias Mess by Bea Magbanua.

Media has the power to bring us joy, hope, and ultimately influence our lives in different ways. But what happens when creators of our beloved songs and stories turn out to be bigots, abusers, or just bad people altogether? We're taking a closer look at how we react to finding out we love media created by assholes.

Join the conversation! Find us on Twitter: @InMediasMess

Music for In Medias Mess by Sage Ilagan.

Art for In Medias Mess by Bea Magbanua.

From romanticizing shoebox apartments and musty subway cars to being hell-bent on passing NYU, many basic bougie teenagers have had dreams of building a life in New York—us included. This week, we're tackling why, and why we're glad we grew out of it.

Music for In Medias Mess by Sage Ilagan.

Art for In Medias Mess by Bea Magbanua.

From Calculus equations to the steps in changing a light bulb, we’ve all needed the internet to help us figure certain things out. This week, we’re talking all about using the internet as a virtual classroom—for everything from the practical to the just plain weird.

Music for In Medias Mess by Sage Ilagan.

Art for In Medias Mess by Bea Magbanua.

We've all had to answer the question: who are three people you'd invite to a dinner party? This week, we're breaking out the imaginary imaginary guest lists, and party planning with some cool people in mind.

Music for In Medias Mess by Sage Ilagan.

Art for In Medias Mess by Bea Magbanua.

Korean media has taken over the world—but while music, dramas, and film are firmly in the spotlight, we figured variety deserves a little bit more love. This week, we’re gushing about our favorite K-variety shows, and what we think shows like it could bring to local screens.

Music for In Medias Mess by Sage Ilagan.

Art for In Medias Mess by Bea Magbanua.

Is there really such a thing as too much media? This week, our friend Glad joins us to talk about our personal media habits, finding diverse content, and why we like the things we like.

Find our lives in playlists over on Twitter: @InMediasMess.