Episode 24: A Map of Los Angeles

Overthinking It Podcast

English - December 15, 2008 04:29 - 25.1 MB - ★★★★★ - 264 ratings
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The Overthinkers and special guest wrap up Karate Kid week with some final thoughts on the classic film.

Episode 24: A Map of Los Angeles originally appeared on Overthinking It, the site subjecting the popular culture to a level of scrutiny it probably doesn't deserve. [Latest Posts | Podcast (iTunes Link)]

Matthew Wrather hosts a panel including Matthew Belinkie, Peter Fenzel, Mark Lee, David Shechner, and special guest “Al” to wrap up Karate Kid Week, including:

A final word on the racial message of The Karate Kid
An extremely detailed look at LA’s San Fernando Valley
The 1987 Ford Tempo
Digressions into Barbie, Spaceballs, and Winnebagoes
Some more about the geography of Los Angeles
The Coming Remake (reboot? travesty?) of The Karate Kid

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