It's Kind of a Funny Story

By Kind of Funny Pod

What if your favourite pop star performed for a dictator? How do you feel about movie stars commenting about global affairs on Twitter? Did you know a top supermodel has testified at The Hague? Each w... more

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The podcast currently has 36 episodes available.

It's Kind of a Funny Story episodes:

March 08, 2021We All Scream for Vaccines
On soft power and vaccine diplomacy
Further Reading:
Soft Power: The Means to Success in World Politics (Harvard University)

The Rise and Fall of Soft Power (Foreign Policy)

When Black Women Go From Office Pet to Office Threat (Zora)
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1h 5min
February 22, 2021Cry Me A River
On female superstardom and public scrutiny. Plus our (late) thoughts on the Golden Globes, the farmers' protest in India, and Framing Britney Spears.
Further Reading:
If You Don't Know, Now You Know - India's Farmer Protest (The Daily Show)

Super Bowl XXXVIII Halftime Show (YouTube)

In the Beginning, There Was a Nipple (ESPN)
P.S. Did you happen to watch Namaste Wahala on Netflix? Head over to Namase Wahala Reactions to record your thoughts on the film, and we may include your voice note in a future episode!
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1h 18min
February 11, 2021A Cult Classic
On Scientology and Taxation
Further Reading:
Televangelists: Last Week Tonight with John Oliver (HBO)

Scientology's Puzzling Journey From Tax Rebel to Tax Exempt (NYT)

Scientology’s Vanished Queen (Vanity Fair)
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1h 14min
January 25, 2021"Optimisation of Wealth"
who is goop?

what is goop?

should we be scared of goop?
Listen to this week's episode to find out!
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1h 7min
January 11, 2021When Nora Met Deep Throat
Happy New Year! We're back with an episode focused on one of our faves - Nora Ephron. We discuss her legacy as a journalist, screenwriter, and director, as well as her connection to the infamous Watergate scandal. We also share a podcast update at the beginning of the episode ❤️
Further Reading:
Deep Throat and Me: Now It Can Be Told, and Not for the First Time Either (The Huffington Post)

Nora Ephron Dies at 71; Writer and Filmmaker With a Genius for Humor (NYT)

Everything is Copy (HBO)

I Think About This a Lot: This Photo of Nora Ephron Looking Miserable While Another Woman Sits on Her Husband’s Lap (The Cut)
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1h 4min
December 21, 2020 Amelia Mignonette Thermopolis Renaldi
It's our twentieth episode! This week, we invited our friend and journalist Annabelle Timsit to discuss fictional countries in pop culture, including Panem, Gilead, and Genovia. Annabelle also shares the reasons she loves the Bachelor franchise, and why we should all watch. This is our last episode of 2020 - we'll see you all in the new year!
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53min
December 14, 2020 Evita Perón's Dior Bootstraps
Mariam and Aisha are obsessed with political power couples - especially when one of them is a celebrity. Should Grace Kelly have given up her career to live in Monaco? Will we ever forgive Charles?? Has Amal Clooney ever seen Batman & Robin [1997]? You name them, we've gossiped about them. The focus of today's episode is young Eva Perón, a controversial figure in Argentine history and politics. Mariam shares her thoughts on female political power, while Aisha shares as many facts as she can about the movie musical Evita [1996]. Enjoy!
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58min
December 07, 2020Jackie Chan's Adventures
Welcome back! Today's episode is about one of our favourite movie stars: the one and only Jackie Chan! We discuss his biography, our favourite Jackie Chan films, and his legacy in both Hong Kong and Chinese cinema. We also dig into Hong Kong’s relationship with China, and how Jackie, who is from Hong Kong, has distanced himself from his home city.
Further Reading:
Jackie Chan’s Plan to Keep Kicking Forever (GQ)

Jackie Chan’s comments on Hong Kong protests spark social media anger as martial arts star calls for peace (SCMP)

The end of one country, two systems in Hong Kong (The Financial Times)
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November 23, 2020 My 80s Breaky Heart
This week, we're going Back...to the 80s. We delve into Ronald Reagan's legacy, our favourite 80s movies, and the ways in which nostalgia can be used as a manipulative tool in popular culture. Was Ronald Reagan just a B-list actor and a C-list president? Are all John Hughes movies covertly about conservative values? Did Mathew Broderick kill someone in Ireland? Listen to the episode to find out!
Next week, we're taking a break for Thanksgiving, but we'll be back with a new episode on December 7. Stay safe, and happy holidays!
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1h 16min
November 16, 2020Going to Graceland
In 1985, American artist Paul Simon travelled to South Africa to record his groundbreaking album "Graceland" - in the middle of a UN cultural boycott. The album was a resounding success for Paul and the South African artists involved, but it raises questions about the meaning of art and collaboration in the midst of a struggle for civil rights. We get into his biography, his relationship with Art Garfunkel, and the legacy of apartheid in South Africa.
Further Reading:
Paul Simon: The Life

Under African Skies [2012]

When Little Steven got Paul Simon’s name off a hit list (Africa is a Country)

On Hearing My Father’s Legacy in Vampire Weekend (Pitchfork)
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1h 6min

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How many episodes does It's Kind of a Funny Story have?

The podcast currently has 36 episodes available.