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So Pretentious

Two friends talking about the intersections of popular culture, society, and the world. And yes, there are spoilers.

Episode 30, Recommendations, please… : Looking for something to read, watch or listen to? Don’t worry. We got you!

Shout outs

Helder: Teams 

Vivian: Caregivers 

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Two friends talking about the intersections of popular culture, society, and the world. And yes, there are spoilers.

Episode 29: That 70’s Show, part 2 with special guest Frank Mitchell 

We are going to discuss one of our favorite decades, the 70’s. Yes, the 70’s. Join us as we go back. Way back, Back into time. Don’t forget to bring your bell bottoms, your vinyl records, and your roller skates. 

Wait, Farrah Fawcett is responsible for “Midnight Train to Georgia?” Listen to Frank tell the story. 

Sleeping On

Frank: AMC the Channel and in particular Gangs of London

Helder: Dolemite Is My Name, Netflix 

Vivian: Made in Heaven, Amazon Prime 

Moment in Self Care 

Frank: Hiking and walking 

Helder: Making it through the day 

Vivian: Sitting outside and relaxing 

Shout outs

Frank: Farrah Fawcett 

Helder: Mario and Dan

Vivian: People making positive change in the world 

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Two friends talking about the intersections of popular culture, society, and the world. And yes, there are spoilers.

Episode 26: Catch-up Time

So how have we been doing? What have we been up to? Listen to this episode and you’ll find out! 

Sleeping On

Helder: Righteous Gemstones, HBO Max; the filmography of Miguel Arteta and Mike White

Vivian: Back Issue, podcast

Moment in Self Care 

Helder: Taking a day off 

Vivian: Love in Color, audiobook

Shout outs

Helder:  Angela, Priya, and Suchi

Vivian: People who keep the lines of communication open

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Two friends talking about the intersections of popular culture, society, and the world. And yes, there are spoilers.

Episode 26: We’re BACK! For real this time…We promise! 

We sort of came back and then we left again. But after some much needed rest, the band is officially back together. Well, COVID is still COVID-ing so we asked Dr. Viana to join us.We need some advice to get through 2022. Let’s pray.

Sleeping On

Helder: Legends of Tomorrow, The CW; Hawkeye, Disney+ 

Viana: Book - For Brown Girls with Sharp Edges and Tender Hearts, Prisca Dorcas Mojica Rodríguez

Vivian: The 4400 (2021), The CW

Moment in Self Care 

Helder: Photo a Day series on his Instagram page

Viana: Naps, and Reservation Dogs on FX

Vivian: Podcasts, books, and audiobooks

Shout outs

Helder: His supportive friend

Viana: Robert and Bobby

Vivian: Folks who are grieving 

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So Pretentious

Two friends talking about the intersections of popular culture, society, and the world. And yes, there are spoilers.

Episode 26: That 70’s Show, part 1 with special guest Frank Mitchell 

We are going to discuss one of our favorite decades, the 70’s. Yes, the 70’s. Join us as we go back. Way back, Back into time. Don’t forget to bring your bell bottoms, your vinyl records, and your roller skates. 

Also, rest in peace Paul Mooney. 

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So Pretentious

Two friends talking about the intersections of popular culture, society, and the world. And yes, there are spoilers.

Episode 25: We’re BACK! 

We took a break but now we are back! What have we been doing? What has been going on? Listen to the show to find out. 

Sleeping On

Helder: Only Murders in the Building, Hulu 

Vivian: Sleep

Moment in Self Care 

Helder: Books and audiobooks

Vivian: Reading, particularly graphic novels 

Shout outs

Helder: Vivian, family and friends

Vivian: The Power, Naomi Alderman 

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Two friends talking about the intersections of popular culture, society, and the world. And yes, there are spoilers.

Episode 24: We’re Not Ready to Go Back to Normal with special guest  Dr. Viana Turcio-Cotto

Well, the US is opening back up...yay, I guess. 

Sleeping On

Helder: Usagi Yojimbo

Viana: Young Rock, on NBC

Vivian: Bike riding 

Moment in Self Care 

Helder: Take a vacation...well, staycation

Viana: Maternity leave 

Vivian: Gardening

Shout outs

Helder: His colleagues and the Trinity administration

Viana: Sheena Graham and her colleagues assisting her during her maternity leave

Vivian: Loved ones

Special shout out -
Pola Chapelle, performer of the outro song, Hallelujah. Rest In Power, Pola, and say hi to Adolfas for Helder

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Two friends talking about the intersections of popular culture, society, and the world. And yes, there are spoilers.

Episode 23, Sporty Spice: We are talking sports today, with special guest Carson...  well... sports and politics. ARE YOU READY?! They say that at sporting events, right? 

Sleeping On

Carson: DMX’s music
Helder: The Falcon and the Winter Soldier
Vivian: Mini-humidifiers  

Moment in Self Care 

Carson: Taking care of himself
Helder: Enjoying Vegemite
Vivian: Letting people help her

Shout outs

Carson: His brother
Helder: Zencaster, Cinema Death Cult (and host Adam Bulger) and Carson
Vivian: Shayna Wilson, American Sign Language instructor 

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DO YOU EVEN READ THE SHOW NOTES?!

So Pretentious

Two friends talking about the intersections of popular culture, society, and the world. And yes, there are spoilers.

Episode 22, Here We Go Again: Helder and I were tired y’all. We didn’t plan to take a break but that is what we ended up doing. We are back now though! Want to know what we were up to? Want to know what we have planned? Yes? Well take a listen. 

Sleeping On

Helder:The Falcon and the Winter Soldier   

Vivian: The Expanse (Yes, again. Because Helder keeps saying that he is going to watch it.)

Moment in Self Care 

Helder: Spending time with his father  

Vivian: Not doing chores and housework for a bit

Shout outs

Helder: Students at Trinity College who created a Change.org petition in order to get a day off for mental health purposes and President Sweeney for say yes to mental health days

Vivian: Creative people 

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DO YOU EVEN READ THE SHOW NOTES?!

So Pretentious

Two friends talking about the intersections of popular culture, society, and the world. And yes, there are spoilers.

Episode 21, Dystopia Much?: This week we discuss women and their interpretations of dystopia in film, television, and novels. Do you have a favorite that you’d like to share with the class? Email us at [email protected]. Don’t worry. We didn’t forget about one of the queens of dystopia, Octavia Butler. We have a very special episode all about her coming very soon! 

Materials discuss (partial list):

Strange Days - film

84 K, novel

Children of Men, film

The Book of M, novel

V for Vendetta, graphic novel and film

Y: The Last Man - graphic novel

Hunger Games, novel and film 

The Power, novel

Mad Max: Fury Road, film

Terminator 2: Judgment Day, film

In honor of National Poetry Month: Hope is a Thing with Feathers by Emily Dickinson 

Sleeping On

Helder: Resident Alien (SyFy or Peacock app)

Vivian: Two Sentence Horror (Netflix) and FreakstheFxxOut (Instagram) 

Moment in Self Care 

Helder: Using his standing desk and opening the windows

Vivian: Yoga in the basement

Shout outs

Helder: Tim Howard (Rest in Peace)

Vivian: Mothers and mother-figures

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