Culturally Relevant with David Chen
121 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 1 year ago - ★★★★★ - 422 ratingsA culture podcast featuring TV/film reviews and in-depth conversations with writers, artists, and filmmakers.
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Episodes
Breaking out with 'Searching' and 'Run' (with Aneesh Chaganty)
December 11, 2020 14:59 - 51 minutes - 47.5 MBDavid chats with writer/director Aneesh Chaganty about his breakout thriller 'Searching' and his new film 'Run', which is streaming right now on Hulu. Support me on Patreon! Links: Follow Aneesh on Twitter Stream Run on Hulu Watch Aneesh's Google Glass ad Watch the 100 Billion Words ad Weekly Recommendations: Nerding Out with David Fincher David Fincher's Impossible Eye Let me know your feedback for the podcast by emailing culturallyrelevantshow(AT)gmail(DOT)com. Follow the show o...
Remembering the "Faces of COVID" (with Alex Goldstein)
December 04, 2020 16:47 - 56 minutes - 51.4 MBDavid chats with Alex Goldstein, the creator of the "Faces of COVID" Twitter account, which memorializes lives that have been lost to COIVD and which now has over 130K followers. Alex discusses why he created the account, what has surprised him, and the most challenging parts of maintaining it. Support me on Patreon! Links: Follow Faces of COVID on Twitter Follow Alex Goldstein on Twitter Our COVID bubble tips [video] Iowa is what happens when government does nothing The Pope's op-ed...
Re-Assessing The World of 'Game of Thrones' (with Myles McNutt)
November 23, 2020 14:00 - 1 hour - 68.2 MBDavid chats with writer Myles McNutt about his new Game of Thrones companion book, 'Game of Thrones: A Guide to Westeros And Beyond: The Complete Series.' Support me on Patreon! Links: Buy Myles' book on Amazon (on sale through end of Nov 2020) Follow Myles on Twitter Read Myles' blog, Cultural Learnings Listen to my interview with Charles Yu Weekly Recommendations: Ted Lasso The Crown Season 4 Let me know your feedback for the podcast by emailing culturallyrelevantshow(AT)gmail(D...
'Marvel's Spider-Man: Miles Morales' Review (with Dan Gvozden)
November 19, 2020 06:47 - 1 hour - 56.5 MBDavid chats with Dan Gvozden (host of The Amazing Spider-Talk Podcast") about Marvel's Spider-Man: Miles Morales, the new videogame for Playstation consoles. Support me on Patreon! Links: Read Charles Pulliam Moore's piece about Miles' relationship with the police Check out Dan's podcast, Amazing Spider-Talk Listen to Dan's interview with Yuri Lowenthal, the voice behind Spider-Man Follow Dan on Twitter Let me know your feedback for the podcast by emailing culturallyrelevantshow(AT)g...
Diary: Reacting to the 2020 U.S. Election
November 09, 2020 07:27 - 1 hour - 75.8 MBIn this diary episode, David and @joyofnapping discuss this week's momentous U.S. Election. Support me on Patreon! Links: FiveThirtyEight: How Biden Won Isabel Wilkerson's Caste GOP split on accepting the results Trump's attempted autocratic breakthrough Let me know your feedback for the podcast by emailing culturallyrelevantshow(AT)gmail(DOT)com. Follow the show on Twitter. Find every episode of the show at CulturallyRelevantShow.com. This episode was produced and edited by David...
Helping People Remember (Pandemic) Life for 1 Second Everyday (with Cesar Kuriyama)
October 30, 2020 06:40 - 1 hour - 68.3 MBDavid chats with Cesar Kuriyama, the founder and CEO of 1 Second Everyday, about how he created a company that helps people make a movie out of their lives and how his company has fared during the pandemic. Support me on Patreon! Links: Learn more about 1 Second Everyday Watch Cesar's TED Talk Watch Cesar's cool music video Watch/Read about David's reflections on 1 Second Everyday Weekly Recommendations: The Renner Files The Three Body Problem Let me know your feedback for the pod...
The End of The Modern Hollywood Era (with Richard Rushfield)
October 16, 2020 05:56 - 46 minutes - 42.8 MBDavid chats with Richard Rushfield from The Ankler about starting an independent newsletter that provides an alternate perspective on Hollywood, and what it's like to chronicle the end of the modern Hollywood studio era as we know it. Support me on Patreon! Links: Subscribe to The Ankler! Weekly Recommendations: What are we so afraid of? The Audiobook for Oliver Stone's memoir Let me know your feedback for the podcast by emailing culturallyrelevantshow(AT)gmail(DOT)com. Follow the...
Diary: The President's COVID Diagnosis, The Evangelical Crisis, Inspirational COVID Bubbles, American Unexceptionalism
October 12, 2020 06:55 - 1 hour - 74.8 MBIn this diary episode, David and @joyofnapping discuss their thoughts on the President's COVID diagnosis, reflect on the crisis Evangelicals face, talk about COVID bubbles (including their own), and ponder the myth of American exceptionalism. Support me on Patreon! Links: The New York Times' White House COVID story tracker Naomi Klein's Intercepted episode (transcript) That Terrible Guy's Controversial Prayer Rallies Hamilton Nolan's review of the first debate The Lakers won! Sam An...
Serializing The Life of an Actor in "The Tobolowsky Files" (with Stephen Tobolowsky)
October 03, 2020 18:43 - 1 hour - 75.2 MBDavid chats with character actor Stephen Tobolowsky about why "making it" in Hollywood is even more challenging than it seems, and what life has been like as an actor during the pandemic. Support me on Patreon! Links: Listen to The Tobolowsky Files Watch The Tobolowsky Files on YouTube Weekly Recommendations: Stephen's Reddit AMA A Monster Calls Chicago Let me know your feedback for the podcast by emailing culturallyrelevantshow(AT)gmail(DOT)com. Follow the show on Twitter. Find ...
Diary: Forming a COVID Bubble, Christopher Nolan's 'Following,' Albert Brooks's 'Lost In America', The Return of The Tobolowsky Files
September 25, 2020 14:54 - 51 minutes - 47.2 MBDavid share his initial thoughts on forming a COVID bubble, discusses Christopher Nolan's 'Following' and Albert Brooks' ''Lost in America.' and reflects on the upcoming season of The Tobolowsky Files. Subscribe to The Tobolowsky Files to make sure you get the new season. Support me on Patreon! Links: Following on Criterion Lost in America on Criterion New York Times' Coronavirus tracker The Nuclear Family was a mistake Chris Rock New York Times profile Watch The Primary Instinct on ...
The Thrills and the Tragedies of 'Class Action Park' (with Seth Porges)
September 17, 2020 04:16 - 48 minutes - 44.4 MBDavid chats with journalist and director Seth Porges about Class Action Park, a new documentary on HBO Max. Support me on Patreon! Links: Watch Class Action Park on HBO Max Weekly Recommendations: Podcast: The Ride My Video Essay about I'm Thinking of Ending Things Let me know your feedback for the podcast by emailing culturallyrelevantshow(AT)gmail(DOT)com. Follow the show on Twitter. Find every episode of the show at CulturallyRelevantShow.com. This episode was produced and edit...
'Mulan' (2020) Review
September 06, 2020 16:25 - 39 minutes - 36.5 MBDavid and @joyofnapping review Disney's new live-action Mulan. Watch the YouTube version of this review. Support me on Patreon! Links: Follow @joyofnapping on Twitter Let me know your feedback for the podcast by emailing culturallyrelevantshow(AT)gmail(DOT)com. Follow the show on Twitter. Find every episode of the show at CulturallyRelevantShow.com. This episode was produced and edited by David Chen and powered by Simplecast.
Diary: The decision to see 'Tenet,' what they don't tell you about COVID-19, epistemic closure
September 04, 2020 15:24 - 47 minutes - 43.6 MBDavid shares his thoughts on Tenet's rollout, the importance of this year's election, and how his approach to daily activity has continued to evolve during the pandemic. Support me on Patreon! Links: The New York Times’ Coronavirus tracker My YouTube video about Tenet Subscribe to get emails from me Why Ann Hornaday did not review Tenet Brynn Tannehill's tweet thread about the next election My blog post What they don't tell you about COVID-19 The scourge of hygeine theater Why are...
Immersing Audiences in the World of 'Boys State' (with Jesse Moss)
August 27, 2020 05:53 - 1 hour - 64.2 MBDavid chats with director Jesse Moss about his latest film, Boys State, which is streaming right now on Apple TV+. Boys State tells the story of Boys State, an event run by the American Legion in which teens from around the country organize fake political parties and run a mock government. Support me on Patreon! Links: Watch Boys State (Apple TV+) Follow Jesse on Twitter Learn more about Jesse's work Listen to the Slashfilmcast review Weekly Recommendations: Truth vs. Hollywood Chas...
The Future of This Podcast (with me)
August 19, 2020 15:36 - 47 minutes - 43.9 MBDavid's wife (@joyofnapping) interviews him about his new Patreon page, created to support this podcast and his other online ventures. Support me on Patreon! Links: Weekly Recommendations: Boys State (Apple TV+) Let me know your feedback for the podcast by emailing culturallyrelevantshow(AT)gmail(DOT)com. Follow the show on Twitter. Find every episode of the show at CulturallyRelevantShow.com. This episode was produced and edited by David Chen and powered by Simplecast.
Exposing Conspiracy Theories in the Era of COVID-19 (with David Farrier)
August 13, 2020 15:55 - 1 hour - 54.9 MBDavid chats with David Farrier about covering conspiracy theories in the era of COVID-19 and what makes them so vexing. Support me on Patreon! Links: Subscribe to Webworm Why #SaveOurChildren is not about Saving Our Children The New York Times' coverage on #SaveOurChildren Watch Tickled on Hulu Watch Dark Tourist on Netflix Weekly Recommendations: Caste: The Origins of Our Discontents I May Destroy You Waves Escaping the Rabbit Hole Let me know your feedback for the podcast by...
Finding Success In Indie Games and Storytelling (with Mike Bithell)
July 31, 2020 06:00 - 1 hour - 61.1 MBDavid chats with Mike Bithell about creating games like 'Thomas Was Alone' and 'John Wick Hex,' and why he decided to make his new fictional narrative podcast 'North Star Rising.' Links: Listen to the North Star Rising podcast Learn more about Mike Bithell's awesome games Weekly Recommendations: Indycar iRacing Challenge Matt Baume's YouTube Channel 6 Jobless Workers Let me know your feedback for the podcast by emailing culturallyrelevantshow(AT)gmail(DOT)com. Follow the show on Tw...
Diary: Reflecting on One Year of Culturally Relevant and Indie DIY Podcasting in COVID Times
July 24, 2020 21:34 - 25 minutes - 23.3 MBDavid reflects on one year of the Culturally Relevant podcast. Links: Weekly Recommendations: How Our Reporter Fought Doomscrolling How to stop the Doomscrolling cycle Check David's YouTube channel Let me know your feedback for the podcast by emailing culturallyrelevantshow(AT)gmail(DOT)com. Follow the show on Twitter. Follow David Chen on Twitter. Find every episode of the show at CulturallyRelevantShow.com. This episode was produced and edited by David Chen and powered by Simplec...
Looking back at 'Inception' 10 years later
July 17, 2020 18:00 - 1 hour - 74.7 MBDavid chats with Patrick H Willems about Christopher Nolan's 'Inception' on the 10th anniversary of its release in theaters. Links: Follow Patrick on Twitter Subscribe to Patrick's YouTube Channel Subscribe to Patrick's Second YouTube Channel Watch Patrick's video about the filmmaking style of Christopher Nolan Check David's YouTube channel Let me know your feedback for the podcast by emailing culturallyrelevantshow(AT)gmail(DOT)com. Follow the show on Twitter. Follow David Chen on...
Living with COVID-19 for over 100 days (with Hannah Davis)
July 09, 2020 19:25 - 38 minutes - 35.2 MBDavid chats with artist and researcher Hannah Davis about what it's like to live with COVID-19 for over 100 days. Links: Follow Hannah Davis on Twitter Learn more about COVID-19 Patient-Led Research (patientresearchcovid19.com) Learn more about the Body Politic Support Group The Atlantic's article about how COVID-19 can last for several months A citizen journalist on the final days of CHOP Seattle's CHOP went out with both a bang and a whimper What happened at the shooting that kill...
'The Last of Us Part II' Review (feat. Dan Trachtenberg, Jeff Cannata, Christian Spicer)
June 27, 2020 21:57 - 1 hour - 68.7 MBDavid is joined by Jeff Cananta, Dan Trachtenberg, and Christian Spicer to discuss 'The Last of Us Part II.' NOTE: Contains spoilers for the game. Watch David's video review of the game. Links: Listen to DLC Listen to the official Last of Us Podcast Follow Dan Trachtenberg on Twitter Follow Jeff Cannata on Twitter Follow Christian Spicer on Twitter Read Chris Plante's article about ludonarrative dissonance in The Last of Us Part II. Let me know your feedback for the podcast by ema...
Diary: Dispatches from the CHOP; the First Wave of Coronavirus
June 21, 2020 23:32 - 55 minutes - 51.2 MBIn this bonus diary episode, David chats with his wife about how the Coronavirus pandemic has continued to evolve. Plus, they share tips for what they are doing to get through these times. NOTE: In this episode, David refers to Donald G. Mcneil Jr. as a doctor. He is in fact a science and health reporter for The New York Times. Links: Follow @Joyofnapping on Twitter The CHOP, explained King5: Capitol Hill residents want their neighborhood back Fox News runs digitally altered images of...
The Man Behind the Myth in 'Be Water' (with Bao Nguyen)
June 10, 2020 14:18 - 51 minutes - 46.9 MBDavid chats with Bao Nguyen about his new film 'Be Water' which examines the life of Bruce Lee. Links: Watch 'Be Water' on ESPN Weekly Recommendations: On Earth We're Briefly Gorgeous Truth vs. Hollywood Let me know your feedback for the podcast by emailing culturallyrelevantshow(AT)gmail(DOT)com. Follow the show on Twitter. Find every episode of the show at CulturallyRelevantShow.com. This episode was produced and edited by David Chen and powered by Simplecast.
Diary: The Police Brutality Protests
June 05, 2020 16:20 - 42 minutes - 39 MBIn this diary episode, David reflects on the events of the past few weeks, in which we've seen an unprecedented waves of protests against police brutality in the midst of a global pandemic. Links: I tweet out every article I read Podcast recommendations: Pod Save the People NPR Code Switch Larry Wilmore: Black on the Air 1619 Podcast Movie recommendations: Just Mercy (Free rental) I Am Not Your Negro (Free on Prime) If Beale Street Could Talk (Free on Hulu) Book recommendations: ...
Confronting White Privilege in 'A Map Is Only One Story' (with Cinelle Barnes)
May 29, 2020 02:15 - 44 minutes - 40.3 MBDavid talks with writer Cinelle Barnes about her new essay "Carefree White Girls, Careful Brown Girls" which can be found in A Map Is Only One Story: Twenty Writers on Immigration, Family, and the Meaning of Home. Note: This conversation was recorded in early March 2020. Links: Buy A Map Is Only One Story Buy Cinelle Barnes' other books The killing of Ahmaud Arbery The killing of George Floyd The Bird Watcher, That Incident and His Feelings on the Woman’s Fate Minneapolis man accuse...
'The Last Dance' Review
May 26, 2020 03:22 - 43 minutes - 39.7 MBDavid and his wife, @joyofnapping, discuss ESPN's 10-part docuseries 'The Last Dance.' Links: Watch the video version of this review Let me know your feedback for the podcast by emailing culturallyrelevantshow(AT)gmail(DOT)com. Follow the show on Twitter. Follow David Chen on Twitter. Find every episode of the show at CulturallyRelevantShow.com. This episode was produced and edited by David Chen and powered by Simplecast.
Grappling with 'The Skywalker Legacy'
May 13, 2020 13:20 - 1 hour - 59.7 MBDavid chats with Patrick Willems about The Skywalker Legacy, the documentary about The Rise of Skywalker that's streaming right now on Disney+. Links: Subscribe to Patrick Willems' YouTube channel Check out my commentaries with Patrick Follow Patrick on Twitter Watch the YouTube version of this discussion Watch Patrick's videos about what we expect from a Star Wars movie: Part 1 Part 2 Let me know your feedback for the podcast by emailing culturallyrelevantshow(AT)gmail(DOT)com. F...
Coronavirus Diary (May 7, 2020)
May 07, 2020 07:18 - 37 minutes - 34.7 MBIn the latest diary episode, David discusses the phenomenon of doomscrolling, the videogame Frostpunk, and what's going on in Seattle right now. Links: I tweet out every article I read at @davechennet The NYTimes Coronavirus case tracker Why the Coronavirus is so confusing We will never agree on what happened America is paying a heavy price for freedom Face mask murder at Family Dollar Charlie Warzel's Twitter thread Kristin Rawls' Twitter thread Seattle is bracing for the next pha...
Capturing life in Taiwan in 'Tigertail' (with Alan Yang)
April 23, 2020 05:35 - 42 minutes - 39 MBDavid chats with writer/director Alan Yang about his new film, Tigertail. Links: Watch Tigertail on Netflix Follow Alan Yang on Twitter Weekly Recommendations: We are living in a failed state Jon Cho's op-ed in the LA Times Listen to Alan review Demolition Man on the Slashfilmcast Let me know your feedback for the podcast by emailing culturallyrelevantshow(AT)gmail(DOT)com. Follow the show on Twitter. Find every episode of the show at CulturallyRelevantShow.com. This episode was p...
Coronavirus Diary (April 16, 2020)
April 17, 2020 05:01 - 37 minutes - 34.4 MBIn the latest diary episode, David discusses Corona-shaming, the TV show Devs, and the value of learning new skills. Links: I tweet out every article I read at @davechennet Washington, California, Oregon to coordinate Our pandemic summer The Recovered - How it feels to be on the other side The Pre-Pandemic Universe was the Fiction The Social Media Shame Machine Is In Overdrive Corona-shamed Stuff David has been watching/playing: Devs Ben Willmore's Creativelive Photoshop class L...
Coronavirus Diary (April 10, 2020)
April 11, 2020 05:26 - 52 minutes - 48.1 MBIn this bonus diary episode, David shares more thoughts on what we've lost during the pandemic, and what media he's watching to get through this challenging time. Plus: your emails! Links: The New York Times' Coronavirus page The Nordic way to economic rescue Was his life worth less than yours? Things will never be more the same Why conspiracy theories flourish How will we know when it's time to reopen? How the Coronavirus overwhelmed Washington state's early efforts to contain it C...
Coronavirus Diary (April 2, 2020)
April 03, 2020 04:52 - 1 hour - 64 MBIn this bonus diary episode, David chats with his wife about how the Coronavirus pandemic has continued to evolve. Plus, they share tips for what they are doing to get through these times. Links: Follow @Joyofnapping on Twitter How will Coronavirus end? Everyone thinks they're right about masks New York Times' Coronavirus story tracker Grieving the losses of Coronavirus My cousin died. Grieving in isolation has been hell. 8 Things People diagnosed with Coronavirus want you to know ...
Coronavirus Diary (March 26, 2020)
March 27, 2020 04:38 - 56 minutes - 51.7 MBIn this bonus diary episode, David chats with his wife about how the Coronavirus pandemic has continued to evolve, what their lives are like right now, and what media they are consuming these days. Links: US now leads the world in Coronavirus cases 13 Deaths a Day Inside a Brooklyn Hospital Chinese Americans fear for their safety Stuff David has been watching: Tiger King Devs Better Call Saul Let me know your feedback for the podcast by emailing culturallyrelevantshow(AT)gmail(DOT...
Coronavirus Diary (March 18, 2020)
March 19, 2020 05:23 - 41 minutes - 37.6 MBIn this bonus diary episode, David reflects on what the Coronavirus pandemic reveals about America, its institutions, its entertainment industry, and its inherent racism. Links: Coronavirus called America's bluff America is acting like a failed state America is a sham America is broken Movie theaters are closing What do we owe one another Let me know your feedback for the podcast by emailing culturallyrelevantshow(AT)gmail(DOT)com. Follow the show on Twitter. Follow David Chen on T...
How 'Freaks' went from indie film to Netflix sensation (with Zach Lipovsky and Adam Stein)
March 11, 2020 18:54 - 1 hour - 67.3 MBDavid chats with filmmakers Zach Lipovsky and Adam Stein about making their low-budget film 'Freaks' and how it ended up becoming one of the top titles on Netflix. Links: Watch Freaks on Netflix Follow Zach Lipovsky on Twitter Follow Adam Stein on Twitter Weekly Recommendations: Firefly Patriot on Prime Video Hillary on Hulu Let me know your feedback for the podcast by emailing culturallyrelevantshow(AT)gmail(DOT)com. Follow the show on Twitter. Find every episode of the show at C...
'The Invisible Man' Review
March 05, 2020 22:37 - 33 minutes - 30.8 MBDavid reviews Leigh Whannell's 'The Invisible Man' with Melissa Tamminga from Seattle Screen Scene. Shownotes: Watch the video version of this review Subscribe to David's YouTube channel Follow Melissa on Twitter Listen to The Daily episodes about Coronavirus How threatening is The Coronavirus, really? The Coronavirus outbreak in Washington state Check out Seattle Screen Scene Let me know your feedback for the podcast by emailing culturallyrelevantshow(AT)gmail(DOT)com. Follow the...
Living in Shanghai under a Coronavirus Lockdown (with Frankie Huang)
February 26, 2020 08:05 - 37 minutes - 34.4 MBDavid chats with Frankie Huang about her new piece in The New York Times about living in Shanghai under the Coronavirus lockdown. Links: Read Frankie's article Follow Frankie on Twitter Weekly Recommendations: The Death of Stalin One Star Reviews: Talent Agency Episode image by Manuel Joseph Let me know your feedback for the podcast by emailing culturallyrelevantshow(AT)gmail(DOT)com. Follow the show on Twitter. Find every episode of the show at CulturallyRelevantShow.com. This e...
'Harley Quinn: Birds of Prey' review (with Melissa Tamminga)
February 20, 2020 15:54 - 33 minutes - 30.5 MBDavid reviews Cathy Yan's 'Harley Quinn: Birds of Prey' with Melissa Tamminga from Seattle Screen Scene. Shownotes: Watch the video version of this review Subscribe to David's YouTube channel Follow Melissa on Twitter Check out Seattle Screen Scene Let me know your feedback for the podcast by emailing culturallyrelevantshow(AT)gmail(DOT)com. Follow the show on Twitter. Find every episode of the show at CulturallyRelevantShow.com. This episode was produced and edited by David Chen a...
Telling Your Mom's Life Story in 'Little America' (with Tze Chun)
February 12, 2020 16:41 - 47 minutes - 43.4 MBDavid talks with writer/director Tze Chun about his episode of Little America entitled "The Grand Prize Expo Winners." You can stream Little America right now on Apple TV+. Shownotes: Follow Tze on Twitter Check out TKO Studios Watch David's reaction to Parasite winning Best Picture Subscribe to David on YouTube Weekly Recommendation: The Nuclear Family Was a Mistake Sweet Tooth Let me know your feedback for the podcast by emailing culturallyrelevantshow(AT)gmail(DOT)com. Follow t...
'The Rhythm Section' Review (with Melissa Tamminga)
February 05, 2020 06:33 - 18 minutes - 16.8 MBDavid reviews Reed Morano's The Rhythm Section (starring Blake Lively) with Melissa Tamminga from Seattle Screen Scene. Shownotes: Watch the video version of this review Subscribe to David's YouTube channel Follow Melissa on Twitter Check out Seattle Screen Scene Let me know your feedback for the podcast by emailing culturallyrelevantshow(AT)gmail(DOT)com. Follow the show on Twitter. Find every episode of the show at CulturallyRelevantShow.com. This episode was produced and edited ...
The hopes and dreams of Generic Asian Man in 'Interior Chinatown' (with Charles Yu)
January 29, 2020 08:05 - 45 minutes - 41.6 MBYou know that Asian guy in the background of your favorite TV Cop show? What is that guy's life like? What are his hopes and dreams? In this episode, David chats with Charles Yu, whose new novel Interior Chinatown explores this very concept. Links: Buy Interior Chinatown on Amazon Check out Charles' other books Follow Charles on Twitter Weekly Recommendation: Everything I Never Told You Let me know your feedback for the podcast by emailing culturallyrelevantshow(AT)gmail(DOT)com. Fo...
The State of the Podcast Industry (with Nicholas Quah)
January 16, 2020 04:28 - 1 hour - 60.4 MBDavid chats with Nicholas Quah about the state of podcasting in 2020. Links: Read Nicholas's end-of-year wrap-up Subscribe to Hot Pod Follow Nicholas on Twitter Weekly Recommendation: Richard's Famous Food Podcast Episode photo by Jonathan Farber on Unsplash Let me know your feedback for the podcast by emailing culturallyrelevantshow(AT)gmail(DOT)com. Follow the show on Twitter. Find every episode of the show at CulturallyRelevantShow.com. This episode was produced and edited by D...
The Top 10 TV Episodes of the Decade (with Tara Ariano)
December 30, 2019 13:56 - 1 hour - 86.2 MBDavid counts down the top 10 TV episodes of the decade with Tara Ariano from Extra Hot Great and Again With This. Links: Follow Tara on Twitter Listen to Tara's other podcasts: Extra Hot Great Again With This The Sweet Smell of Succession Let me know your feedback for the podcast by emailing culturallyrelevantshow(AT)gmail(DOT)com. Follow the show on Twitter. Find every episode of the show at CulturallyRelevantShow.com. This episode was produced and edited by David Chen and powere...
The Top 10 Films of the Decade (with Tasha Robinson)
December 23, 2019 08:05 - 1 hour - 98.9 MBDavid counts down the top 10 films of the decade with Tasha Robinson from Polygon. Links: Read more of Tasha's work at Polygon Listen to Tasha's podcast, The Next Picture Show Follow Tasha on Twitter Let me know your feedback for the podcast by emailing culturallyrelevantshow(AT)gmail(DOT)com. Follow the show on Twitter. Find every episode of the show at CulturallyRelevantShow.com. This episode was produced and edited by David Chen and powered by Simplecast. Special thanks to Patric...
When Your Grandmother Gets Scammed (with Frankie Huang)
December 19, 2019 02:24 - 30 minutes - 27.6 MBDavid chats with Frankie Huang about her new piece in The New York Times about how her grandmother found herself entangled in a sophisticated scam. Links: Read Frankie's article, My Grandmother's Favorite Scammer Follow Frankie on Twitter Weekly Recommendations: The 100 Memes that defined a decade Let me know your feedback for the podcast by emailing culturallyrelevantshow(AT)gmail(DOT)com. Follow the show on Twitter. Find every episode of the show at CulturallyRelevantShow.com. Thi...
Inside the Life of the "Peloton Husband" (with Sean Hunter)
December 10, 2019 08:05 - 36 minutes - 33.2 MBLast week, actor Sean Hunter was catapulted into the international spotlight when he appeared in an ad for the Peloton exercise bike. In this episode, David talks with Sean about how he came to appear in this ad, and what his reaction has been to the ad's backlash online. Links: Follow Sean on Instagram Watch the original Peloton ad Watch the Aviation Gin commercial Read Sean's response in Psychology Today Read the backlash to Sean's response in The Guardian and Slate Weekly Recommend...
Creating the Music of 'Knives Out' (with Nathan Johnson)
November 25, 2019 08:05 - 50 minutes - 45.8 MBDavid chats with Nathan Johnson about the score for Rian Johnson's newest film, Knives Out. I had so much fun chatting with Nathan about his inspirations for this score and how his approach to his work has changed over time. And I should also mention, Knives Out is a delightful film! Links: Listen to the Knives Out soundtrack on Spotify or Apple Music Follow Nathan on Twitter Watch Nathan's music videos: You Don't Know Me Change is Everything Gone Insane Weekly Recommendations: List...
Exploring the History of Spider-Man (with Matt Singer)
November 20, 2019 08:05 - 1 hour - 58.2 MBDavid chats with writer Matt Singer about his new book, Marvel's Spider-Man: From Amazing to Spectacular: The Definitive Comic Art Collection. Later, David counts down three of the most wild Spider-Man plotlines of all time, and Matt shares his thoughts on Spider-Man's enduring legacy. Links: Buy Marvel's Spider-Man: From Amazing to Spectacular: The Definitive Comic Art Collection Follow Matt Singer on Twitter Weekly Recommendations: Why Does Tipping Still Exist? Our Student Loan Secre...
Writing about the unthinkable in 'Once More We Saw Stars' (with Jayson Greene)
November 13, 2019 13:21 - 37 minutes - 34.3 MBIn May of 2015, a piece of brick fell from the eighth floor of a New York City apartment building, striking and killing Jayson Greene's 2-year old daughter Greta. It was a tragic story that made headlines in major news outlets. Jayson’s new book, Once More We Saw Stars, tells the story of Greta’s death and how it affected him and his family. It has been named by multiple publications as one of the best books of 2019. In this episode, David speaks with Jayson about his writing proce...
Writing About the Unthinkable in 'Once More We Saw Stars' (with Jayson Greene)
November 13, 2019 13:21 - 37 minutes - 34.3 MBIn May of 2015, a piece of brick fell from the eighth floor of a New York City apartment building, striking and killing Jayson Greene's 2-year old daughter Greta. It was a tragic story that made headlines in major news outlets. Jayson’s new book, Once More We Saw Stars, tells the story of Greta’s death and how it affected him and his family. It has been named by multiple publications as one of the best books of 2019. In this episode, David speaks with Jayson about his writing process and hi...