In this week’s episode, I’m getting honest about something a lot of us are feeling: entertainment is starting to feel overwhelmingly mid. I break down why—from streaming platforms burying originality to Hollywood clinging to endless sequels, remakes, and nostalgia reboots. I talk about the industry’s growing fear of risk, how vertical integration has changed what we’re allowed to discover, and the rare films and shows that still manage to cut through the noise.

I also dig into a recent tweet that sent me spiraling back into this topic, plus a Guardian article that perfectly captures Hollywood’s current slump. And of course, I share my Songs of the Week—a mix of warm, summery tracks and new finds that have been living rent-free in my head.

This episode also features my new sponsor, Yarok Plant-Based Hair Care, and I’m giving Spotify listeners an exclusive 15% off their entire order.

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If you care about original storytelling, good music, and figuring out where entertainment is headed, this one’s for you. Tap play and let’s get into it.

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