Let's Talk Media with Vedant Akhauri

A discussion of India's STEM culture and Bollywood film, 3 Idiots.

Statement from the guest: Himadri would like to introduce this podcast by questioning why she laughs so much in normal conversation

We discuss our favorite 80s Media, the spike in 80s nostalgia, 80s commercialism, John Hughes' influence on the MCU, and how future media will portray the 2010s (i.e Mustaches and What Will The Fox Say?)

Music: "Hackers by Karl Casey @ White Bat Audio"

We discuss the films and legacy of Hayao Miyazaki, best known for co-founding Studio Ghibli.

Films discussed: Spirited Away, My Neighbor Totoro, Princess Mononoke, Howl's Moving Castle, and The Wind Rises.

Original episode title: Hayao Miyazaki (ft. Richard Ramos).

Welcome back to Let's Talk Media! In this episode of the media analysis show, host Vedant Akhauri is joined by film and TV writing major Tarini Venkat to unpack the chaotic, genre-bending brilliance of the cult-classic sitcom, Community. While most teen shows focus on high school, Vedant and Tarini analyze why Community succeeds by focusing on a deeply flawed, highly diverse college study group where anyone over the age of 18 can find a character to relate to.

In this episode, we discuss:

• Character Arcs and Insecurities: The subtle writing of the show, from Jeff's deep-rooted insecurities and natural growth by season five, to the genius of Pierce being a highly controversial, yet necessary, source of humor.
• The Magic of College Tropes: How Community takes real college staples - like Model UN, debate club, student council elections, and study groups - and elevates them into hilarious, high-stakes adventures.
• The Streaming Savior: A look at how streaming services like Netflix and Yahoo Screen have changed the television industry by reviving canceled shows like Arrested Development and Cobra Kai.
• Pitching the Movie: We honor the famous "six seasons and a movie" rallying cry as Tarini pitches her perfect script for a Community movie reunion.

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How society treats aging women in witchcraft, anti-aging commercials, television shows; and calls them girls in superhero media and society.

We discuss Euphoria Season 1, the two specials, and our predictions for Season 2

Lost Media: A Day with SpongeBob SquarePants, Sesame Street, Lost Pilots, Doraemon, and more.

My initial thoughts on iCarly returning to Paramount+ in 2021. 

Disclaimer: The serious plot-point is a mere theory on Twitter, not from the actual show.

Our long awaiting of the 2020 Election results, how to recharge during Thanksgiving Break, prepare for Remote Finals, and caring for yourself during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Season 1 Finale. New episodes in Spring 2021.

"Lightless Dawn" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
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Why there aren't many good fantasy films anymore.