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The term "Barbenheimer" is a portmanteau of "Barbie" and "Oppenheimer," two films that were released in theaters on the same day in July 2023. The term has been used to describe the cultural phenomenon of these two films competing for attention from audiences. This week, we drop #5ReasonsWhy #Barbenheimer is a thing and what it says about current cultu

This episode dives into the fascinating world of adaptations, exploring how stories and characters are reimagined across different mediums. We'll discuss successful adaptations like "The Last of Us" and "Fallout," where the core strengths of the source material are translated effectively. We'll also explore the flip side of the coin, examining infamous f

Gems, flops, and a new relationship with your moviegoer. This week, we're talking about A24 and the future of filmmaking. SOURCES: ⁠https://www.economist.com/culture/2022/09/01/the-rise-and-rise-of-a24-a-champion-of-storytelling-on-screen⁠ ⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/into-it-a-vulture-podcast-with-sam-sanders/id1634687152?i=1000574986502⁠ ⁠https://www.vult

Today we're talking about Sleep's New Frontier, with reoccurring guest, writer Chase Domergue."Sleep expert Matthew Walker on the secret to a good night’s rest" (Janan Ganesh, Finacial Times, 01/11/2019), "17 Proven Tips to Sleep Better at Night" (Rudy Mawer, MSc, CISSN, Healtline, 02/28/2020), "Why we're sleeping less" (By Madison Park,

Hyper-niche styles and sub-cultures at the speed of social. Today talking about “The Core-Era." What’s a core? Why? And how does it define our styles in a new digital age. TIMESTAMPS: 5:20 - Cores definition 8:54 - Reason #1: You and your people 13:52 - Reason #2: Going Bygone 15:28 - Rocking roll as a "culture" 18:28 - Men in finance loving Metal 19:47 - Punk

“Chin up.” “Brush it off.” “Everything happens for a reason.” Today, we’re talking about Toxic Positivity. SOURCES: ⁠https://www.betterup.com/blog/toxic-positivity?hs_amp=true⁠ ⁠https://www.healthline.com/health/mental-health/toxic-positivity-during-the-pandemic#So,-how-do-you-deal-with-toxic-positivity?⁠ ⁠https://www.usatoday.com/life/⁠ MUSIC: "

Today Brit and Alexander talk about Internet Outrage, decoding the drama. They explore the deeper reasons why, unpacking some amazing examples, and key ways to turn online dumpster fires into creative firepower. TIMESTAMPS: 01:40 - Introduction 05:46 - Reason 1: The Megaphone Algorithmic 12:05 - Reason 2: In Your Head 14:53 - Reason 3: Computer Screen Veil 17:05 - Reason 4: Easy

Brit and Chase return to unpack why #EatTheRich has (re)risen to prominence. SOURCES: ⁠https://www.gq.com/story/eat-the-rich-digital-generation⁠ ⁠https://www.nytimes.com/2019/02/12/your-money/tax-refund-decrease.html⁠ ⁠https://www.harpersbazaar.com/uk/culture/entertainment/a38481460/why-are-we-so-obsessed-with-succession/⁠ ⁠https://www.phillyvoice.com/cherry-hill

Matt Keck is a creative director who worked on the Wendy's account for over a decade and is also known for the old YouTube meme "I'm a snake." This week, Brit and Chase tracked down Matt to talk about what he learned about going viral, turning online beefs into social gold, creating "Stans," and humanizing brands, including helping Wendy take her crown

Today we're continuing out conversation about the mechanics of storytelling [Part 2]. SOURCES: "How to Structure a Story: The Fundamentals of Narrative - article" (Author Learning Center), "How to Write a Better Novel: The 4 Most Common Story Structures" (MasterClass. 08/30/2021), "Story Structure: 3 Proven Templates for Timeless Storytelling" (S