Making It Up

Nov 21 2022 209 ep. 44 mins 126
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Making It Up by MAEKAN is a weekly podcast exploring the latest news in the creative world and analyzing how and why it'll impact culture at large. Head over to patreon.com/maekan if you're interested in supporting us and being part of our larger community which includes regular newsletters and a vibrant Discord community.

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208: Who’s responsible when the majority of students fail a class?

Nov 21 2022 19 mins  
In episode 208, Charis and Eugene discuss the case of an NYU professor's contract termination after the school received a number of student complaints. They talk about teaching methodologies and some of the ways schools are lacking. At N.Y.U., Students Were Failing Organic Chemistry. Who Was to Blame? by Stephanie Saul Tweet by Jesse Stommel Tweet by Emily Nussbaum

207: How does urban planning impact the “energy” of a city?

Nov 07 2022 20 mins  
In episode 207, Eugene highlights the significant role of urban planning in  setting the “energy” of a city. One short question to get at the heart of this: How is usage mixed in a city? Tweet by @culturaltutor #191: Ascension by Drew Austin

206: What does an 857 hour movie about capitalism signify?

Oct 31 2022 14 mins  
In episode 206, Charis talks about being fascinated by the idea of someone sitting down to watch an 857 hour movie and whether that experience uniquely gives a more tangible understanding of capitalism. I Watched An 857-Hour Movie To Encounter Capitalism’s Extremes by Ashley Darrow

205: Blackbird Spyplane breaks down the foundation of fashion trends

Oct 24 2022 20 mins  
In episode 205, Eugene and Charis talk about a Blackbird Spyplane banger on trends and their various designations and why they’re so fascinating to follow. You're locked in a prison of trends by Blackbird Spyplane

204: Twitter, Depop, and religion

Oct 17 2022 13 mins  
In episode #204, Charis finds extreme hilarity in people selling fake sacrament of penance on depop and the latest frontier for what the creator economy can sell. Tweet by @roselyddon

203: Instagram reels and artists

Oct 10 2022 17 mins  
In this episode, Eugene and Charis highlight the impact of Instagram’s prioritization of video content for certain genres of artists. Is one’s ability to market themselves part of the job and “art” of being an artist? Links A New Refrain From Artists: We ‘Almost Gave Up on Instagram’ By Kalley Huang Deb JJ Lee Twitter Maddy Mueller Twitter 

Post-hiatus episode

Oct 10 2022 14 mins  
In our first recording after a long-ass hiatus, Eugene and Charis update us on what they’ve been up to, what they’ve missed, and what’s to come with Making It Up! 

202: Collectability, cooperation, and capitalism

Jul 02 2022 65 mins  
Charis and Eugene talk about NFTs, collectability, anti-capitalist capitalists, missing counterculture, and individualism.  Support us at patreon.com/maekan and join our community. Watch us on Twitch at twitch.tv/maekantv Links: The NFT Collector | Richard Kim in Right Click Save Hope Beyond Rugged Individualism by Tara McMullin 14 Warning Signs That You Are Living in a Socie

201: Over-Optimizing Creative Work & GeoGuessr

Jun 23 2022 80 mins  
Eugene and Charis talk about efficiency, over-optimization, having slack (not the service) or intentionally holding your feet to the fire. Support us at patreon.com/maekan and join our community. Watch us on Twitch at twitch.tv/maekantv

200: First Twitch livestream

Jun 09 2022 63 mins  
Charis and Eugene catch each other up about the last three months of their lives, discuss the move to Twitch, and overcome tech troubles. Support us at patreon.com/maekan and join our community.