Why does everything feel like a reboot? In this episode, Esau is joined by producer Mike and historian Malcolm Foley for a wide-ranging conversation on the current state of American pop culture. From promising films like Sinners and Thunderbolts to the creative fatigue behind endless reboots and auto-tuned algorithms, they explore whether we're stuck in a cycle of stagnation and cynicism, and why Beyoncé’s country album might provide a glimmer of hope for the future of the pop culture industry.

 

0:00 - Show Starts

 

0:45 - Theme Song

 

2:55 - Uninformed Takes on Ryan Coogler’s Sinners

 

10:16 - Movies with Anit-Christian Elements?

 

18:16 - Worst Pop Culture Era

 

26:15 - How in-Person Classes Change Things

 

33:55 - Revitalization of Pop Culture

 

47:15 - End Credits