In Medias Mess

In Medias Mess

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In Medias Mess episodes

  • Discography Deep Dive: Carly Rae Jepsen

    It turns out post-concert blues lasts longer in the middle of a pandemic. This week, we’re gushing about our last live gig—Carly Rae Jepsen’s Dedicated Tour—and taking a look at just what it is we love about our millennial pop fave.

    We made a playlist! Check out our some of our favorite CRJ tunes here.

    44 min
  • Are Capitalists Bad at Capitalism?

    For a society hell-bent on amassing as much wealth as possible, so many media execs and industry leaders do a bad job at keeping the cashflow going strong. This week, we’re taking a look at what we would better do if we had all that money and power.

    38 min
  • Pop Music Gamechangers

    Welcome to season two of In Medias Mess! This week, we're going full nerd mode over our favorite pop music visionaries, their legacies in the music scene, and their influences extending way beyond the airwaves.

    Keep the conversation going! Join us on Twitter: @InMediasMess.

    Music for In Medias Mess by Sage Ilagan.

    Art for In Medias Mess by Bea Magbanua.

    41 min
  • Behind the Mess: Notes on Creative Projects

    We can't quite believe we got here, either. On the season finale of In Medias Mess, we're taking a look at the last two years (!!!) of putting this show together, and what we've learned about keeping passion projects fun.

    Whether you’re a regular listener or just stopping by, thank you for being part of this season! Keep the conversation going with us on Twitter: @InMediasMess.


    Music for In Medias Mess by Sage Ilagan.

    Art for In Medias Mess by Bea Magbanua.

    33 min
  • On the Power of the Modern Fandom

    From signature campaigns to planting literal forests, fans and fan projects have shown the world the might of the modern fandom—even beyond the ticket sales and streaming numbers. This week’s episode takes a closer look at just how far fan power can reach, and where it should end.

    Join the conversation! Find us on Twitter: @InMediasMess

    Music for In Medias Mess by Sage Ilagan.

    Art for In Medias Mess by Bea Magbanua.

    37 min
  • Veteran Fangirls Dissect the Hallyu Wave
    From the Billboard chart-toppers and Grammy nominations, it’s safe to say that K-Pop has grown into a certified global phenomenon. But as veteran fans who’ve been here a while, we’ve literally seen it explode through the years. This week, our friend Nana Roman joins us as we throw it back to 2009, and take a closer look at the evolution, trends, and impact of the Korean media industry.
    We recorded this in November 2020, but we also recognize that this episode comes out at a difficult time for the Asian and Asian-American community. To learn more about what’s happening and how to extend help, visit stopaapihate.org and hateisavirus.org.
    Join the conversation! Find us on Twitter: @InMediasMess
    Music for In Medias Mess by Sage Ilagan.
    Art for In Medias Mess by Bea Magbanua.
    1 hr 4 min
  • Growing Up With the Internet

    Whether it's Friendster or TikTok, every generation in the age of the internet has a gateway social media platform. But for us two twenty-somethings who don't quite fit the Millennial or Gen Z molds, things are a little more complicated than that. This week, we're taking some time to unpack the equal parts important and cringey experience of spending our formative years online.

    Join the conversation! Find us on Twitter: @InMediasMess


    Music for In Medias Mess by Sage Ilagan.

    Art for In Medias Mess by Bea Magbanua.

    40 min
  • Our Relationship with Media Relationships

    From "swoon-worthy" second leads to real-life romances, mainstream media is rife with ideas of love and relationships. But seriously, are we taking this whole thing too far? This week, we're diving headfirst into ever-popular romance tropes and phenomena as we try to answer one simple question: is media too obsessed with love? 

    Join the conversation! Find us on Twitter: @InMediasMess


    Music for In Medias Mess by Sage Ilagan.

    Art for In Medias Mess by Bea Magbanua.

    43 min
  • The Anatomy of a Filipino RomCom

    Lots of Kilig, a little Hugot, and a dash of Tadhana to help it along. Mix in some Love Team mileage and you have the makings of a classic Filipino romantic comedy. This week, our friend Ica de Leon joins us to discuss the evolution of romance in local media, and why it’s important to end on a hopeful note.

    SPOILER ALERT: This episode discusses the films One More Chance and The Hows of Us. 


    Join the conversation! Find us on Twitter: @InMediasMess

    Find Ica: Twitter / YouTube


    Music for In Medias Mess by Sage Ilagan.

    Art for In Medias Mess by Bea Magbanua.

    57 min
  • Dead to Me: Notes on Character Assassination

    From strange choices to bizarre plot twists, we’ve all had a character we love fall victim to bad writing. This week, we’re reopening some old wounds and dissecting just what went wrong with two of our once-favorites, Daenerys Targaryen and Barney Stinson.

    SPOILER ALERT: This episode discusses the television shows Game of Thrones and How I Met Your Mother.

    Join the conversation! Find us on Twitter: @InMediasMess

    Music for In Medias Mess by Sage Ilagan.

    Art for In Medias Mess by Bea Magbanua.

    42 min

About In Medias Mess

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Just two pop culture nerds trying to make sense of the messy world of mass media. Hosted by Klea and Alanis, with new episodes every Saturday (ish).