Residual Culture

We were saddened to learn of Stan Lee’s passing today. We decided to dedicate this special episode to a discussion of superheroes and Stan Lee’s contributions to culture. We talk about some of our favorite (and least favorite) superheroes, especially from the Marvel Universe. We also wax philosophical about the allure of superheroes more generally. For emergent culture, we watch a trailer for Captain Marvel. Get into it!

BOO!! Hope you’re in the mood to be scared because we’re talking about horror movies this week in honor of Halloween. We talk about our preferences for horror movies, including how the genre seems to have changed over time. For emergent culture, we watch a trailer for the new Halloween movie. Get into it!

This week, we’re talking about food shows. They seem to be everywhere lately. We talk about some of the original food shows, make distinctions between types of food shows, and talk about some current favorites. For emergent culture, we take a look at the trailer for the new season of Chef’s Table. Get into it!

This week we welcome Karolina Rivas into the studio to talk about The Bachelor. We talk about the appeal of the show, the meaning of the show, and the meaning of reality television more generally. For emergent culture, we talk about the upcoming season of the Bachelor. Get into it!

This week Joey and Ben are out of the studio! They went on a field trip to see the new Predator movie and give you their immediate reactions. The first 10 or so minutes we try to go spoiler free, but after that there is no holding back and there will be spoilers. The audio is also a little funny for the first few minutes, but it does improve so stick with us. The mobile studio is a work in progress. Joey and Ben also talk about action movies as a genera at the begging of this episode. So sit back, relax, grab some popcorn and enjoy this episode of Residual Culture. Get into it!

This week we are joined by KUNR Arts & Culture reporter Holly Hutchings to talk about infomercials! We try to cover everything from the Snuggie to the Bass-o-Matic. We watch a commercial for some very patriotic sunglasses, and we talk about how many as see on TV products we all own. You can also check out Holly’s podcast, How I Broke This here https://howibrokethis.simplecast.fm/

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This week we're talking about the films of Hayao Miyazaki. Ben hates planes and Joey read a book about Shinto once. We also talk about the history of Miyazaki and look into the most heart warming emergent culture we’ve had yet. Get into it!

This week we're talking about sports.  Rather than focusing on one specific sport, we talk generally about the appeal of sports programming as well as how interest in sports differs within other national contexts.  We also talk about the declining ratings of the NFL and the reasons behind it. We touch on the intersection between sports, politics, and identity.  For emergent culture, we watch a trailer for Creed II, and Ben is hyped.  Our recommendation for next week is a familiar one: Miyazaki movies (this time we promise), but stay tuned for upcoming episodes on live music and a deep dive on one movie.  Get into it!

This week we're talking about rock docs.  We begin by discussing our recommendations, including Anvil: The Story of Anvil and Mistaken for Strangers.  Ben was unexpectedly surprised by the National documentary, and Joey liked Anvil too.  Then we talk about other notable or memorable rock docs, including the different approaches taken to their subjects. Next week we are talkin 'bout sports!

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Today Ben and Joey talk about strategy video games. Ben realizes that he hasn't played that many strategy video games and Joey realizes he has played too many. You like Star Craft 2, Total War, Factorio, Civ and Stellaris you'll probabaly like this episode!