Let's Talk Media with Vedant Akhauri
By Vedant Akhauri
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Let’s Talk Media is an interview podcast hosted by media professional and award-winning podcaster, Vedant Akhauri. Expect a blend of personal takes and in-depth interviews with filmmakers, writers, academics, and creators across film, TV, and the wider creative world - delivering real, unfiltered conversations about the craft, careers, and chaos behind making (and appreciating) media.
Follow @letstalkmediava on Instagram. New episodes Tuesdays and Thursdays. Guest submissions open.
Disclaimer: Guest opinions are their own and do not necessarily reflect my views.
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What Are Vertical Dramas? Decoding the 1-Minute Shows Taking Over Your Phones (ft. Actress, Delaney Hathaway)
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Jun 23, 2026 |
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Too Many Miles: Advice from 150 Shows a Year as an Indie Artist (ft. Bobbo Byrnes)
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Jun 18, 2026 |
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ADHD Creatives: The Perfectionism Trap, Navigating Burnout, and Finding Support Systems (ft. ADHD & Creative Coach, Sarah DeGrave)
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Jun 16, 2026 |
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No Permission Needed: 50 Years of True Independence in the Music Industry (ft. Legendary Singer-Songwriter, Denise Marsa)
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Jun 11, 2026 |
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Is Tremors Scientifically Accurate? And How Wrigglebrew's Worm Fertilizer is Saving Ecoysytems (ft. Founder, Sam Baker)
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Jun 09, 2026 |
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Reclaiming The Fantasy Genre's Dark, Psychological Roots (ft. Author, Richard Spegal)
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Jun 04, 2026 |
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AI Writing in Education: When Does a Tool Become a Crutch for Students? (ft. Educator, Dr. Meghan Waldron)
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Jun 02, 2026 |
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The SNL Retrospective: Inside 30 Rock and 5 Decades of Comedy (ft. Clayton Davis)
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May 28, 2026 |
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What Reality Dating Shows Can Teach Us About Red Flags (ft. Therapist, Kate Mageau)
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May 26, 2026 |
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Writer's Block? It May Not Be Your Story That's Stopping You (ft. Book Coach, Elyse Seal)
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May 19, 2026 |
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Putting By The Numbers: Updated Episode (ft. Author, Bob Labbe)
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May 14, 2026 |
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From a Biomedical PhD to Writing Medical Thrillers (ft. Author, Devan Greene)
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May 12, 2026 |
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From a 30-Year Hiatus to Working With The Rolling Stones' Producer (ft. Garrett Anthony Rice)
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May 09, 2026 |
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The Bystander: A Thriller About Crimes Gone Viral (ft. Author, John David)
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May 05, 2026 |
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The Class of '74: A Serialized Fiction Podcast (ft. Laura Van Wormer)
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Apr 30, 2026 |
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The Brutal Truth About Record Deals, Embracing Life's "Road Rash," and the Secret of Motorcycle Zen (ft. Scot "Little Bihlman")
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Apr 28, 2026 |
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Teri M. Brown on "Peg, Unhinged": A Humorous Beach Read on Midlife Womanhood
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Apr 15, 2026 |
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Bob Labbe on "Putting by the Numbers": How to Shave 4 to 5 Strokes Off Your Golf Game
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Apr 14, 2026 |
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Interview with Stan Lai - The World's Best Chinese-Language Playwright and Director
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Apr 10, 2026 |
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Walter Schlinger's Romeo and Juliet: Navigating the Fringe Theater Scene (ft. Sean Gordon)
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Mar 25, 2026 |
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Curving Dyslexia: Making Reading Accessible Using Tech (ft. Hillary Summerbell)
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Mar 10, 2026 |
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Hulu's "The Roses" - Film Review (ft. Tess Cheng)
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Feb 12, 2026 |
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"Rejection is My Pendant": How Artist Mifarma Finds Her Voice
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Feb 05, 2026 |
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Why Try: A Web Series About Failing at Social Rules (ft. Creator, Aidan Kushner)
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Feb 03, 2026 |
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Alan Katz on "Tales from the Crypt": Writing, Producing, and Developing the Crypt Keeper
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Jan 29, 2026 |
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Honor Your Heart: A Compassionate Approach to Quit Smoking
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Jan 22, 2026 |
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Geraldine Carriere: Indigenous Business Leadership, Serviceberry, and The Seventh Generation Prophecy
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Jan 20, 2026 |
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The Green Queen: Deborah Lindquist on Upcycling, Fast Fashion, and Designing for Trailblazers
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Jan 13, 2026 |
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Primate: Blind Film Review (Let's Talk Horror: Part 13)
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Jan 08, 2026 |
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Kentucky (Jordan Holman): Heavy Rock Roots, Acoustic Reinvention, and Musicians As Oracles
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Jan 06, 2026 |
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Cultivating Freedom: Finding My Way from Fear to Freedom (ft. Author, "C.F. Micky")
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Dec 20, 2025 |
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Gap Year: A Travel Novel about Empty Nesting (ft. Author, Lindsey Goldstein)
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Dec 20, 2025 |
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The Architecture of Poetry: Twinning Structures and the Illusion of Linearity (ft. William May)
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Dec 11, 2025 |
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Mastering the Business of Writing (ft. Author and Screenwriter, Leslie Anne Lee)
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Dec 09, 2025 |
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Autism Rocks and Rolls (ft. Founder, Sam Mitchell)
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Dec 08, 2025 |
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Netflix Wins Bidding War for Warner Brothers Discovery?!
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Dec 05, 2025 |
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Wake Up Dead Man - Another Home Run for Knives Out
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Dec 03, 2025 |
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A Common Life: A Voice from the Progressive Era (ft. Author and Grand-great-granddaughter, Sue E Burns)
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Nov 21, 2025 |
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Wicked: For Good - Review
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Nov 20, 2025 |
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Gluten for Punishment: Just Desserts for the Heartbroken, Lovesick, and Jilted (ft. Author, Julie Seyler)
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Nov 18, 2025 |
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From Dyscalculia to Michelle's Mission (ft. Michelle Steiner)
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Nov 17, 2025 |
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Disability Awareness in Life and Education (ft. Rebecca Engel, Educator and Author)
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Nov 17, 2025 |
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Alchemizing Catastrophe, Mastering Your Mindset, and Everybody Pays a Vig (ft. Craig Sotkovsky: The Shaman from Jersey)
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Nov 16, 2025 |
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The Thirteenth Hour Book Series (ft. Author, Joshua Blum)
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Nov 15, 2025 |
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Animation Dialogue Editing: Building the Voice of the Show (ft. Aaron Diecker)
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Nov 14, 2025 |
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Scream (1996): Film Review (Let's Talk Horror: Part 12, Original Finale)
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Oct 31, 2025 |
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Carrie (2013) - A Re-Appraisal (Let's Talk Horror: Part 11)
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Oct 31, 2025 |
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Hot Fuzz: Film Review (Let's Talk Horror - Part 10)
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Oct 31, 2025 |
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The Cherale - Indian Based Horror (ft. Author, Lance Marwood) (Let's Talk Horror: Part 9)
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Oct 28, 2025 |
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The Dryer - A Horror Novella (ft. Author, Eric Rogers) (Let's Talk Horror: Part 8)
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Oct 28, 2025 |
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Apothecary for the Afflicted: Shadow Work for Invisible Wounds (ft. Author, Melissa Kim Corter) (Let's Talk Horror: Part 7)
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Oct 27, 2025 |
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Chris Stuckmann's Shelby Oaks (Let's Talk Horror: Part 6)
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Oct 25, 2025 |
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The Craft: Review (Let's Talk Horror: Part 5)
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Oct 19, 2025 |
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Friendship (ft. Tess Cheng) (Let's Talk Horror: Part 4)
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Oct 18, 2025 |
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Onibaba (ft. Sam Sundius) (Let's Talk Horror: Part 3)
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Oct 14, 2025 |
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Carrie: The Novel and 1976 Film (Let's Talk Horror: Part 2)
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Oct 09, 2025 |
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Corporate Zombie Survival Guide (ft. Nicholas Tana) - Let's Talk Horror: Part 1
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Oct 02, 2025 |
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Thriving While Disabled: Recognizing Bias and Navigating Disability Finances (ft. Author, Alison Hayes)
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Sep 29, 2025 |
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The Sustainable Doctor Framework: A Stress Management Guide For Doctors (ft. Author, Emma Leivesley)
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Sep 29, 2025 |
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Convention Survival Guide (ft. Author, Aaron Bossig)
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Sep 16, 2025 |
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GenAI 3 - Customizing ChatGPT for Your Business (ft. Sarah Marie Thiessen + Ziggy the GPT)
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Sep 09, 2025 |
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K-Pop Demon Hunters: A Surprise Masterclass (Spoiler-Filled Deep Dive)
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Sep 06, 2025 |
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Studio Ghibli Films - Part 2 (ft. Lauren Otto)
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Aug 20, 2025 |
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Studio Ghibli: Part 1.5 - The Wind Rises (ft. 2021 Richard Ramos)
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Aug 19, 2025 |
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Studio Ghibli: Part 1.4 - Princess Mononoke (ft. 2021 Richard Ramos)
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Aug 19, 2025 |
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Studio Ghibli: Part 1.3 - Howl’s Moving Castle (ft. 2021 Richard Ramos)
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Aug 19, 2025 |
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Studio Ghibli: Part 1.2 - My Neighbor Totoro + Mei and the Kittenbus (ft. Me, 2021 Richard Ramos, Lauren Otto)
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Aug 19, 2025 |
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Studio Ghibli: Part 1.1 - Spirited Away (ft. 2021 Richard Ramos)
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Aug 16, 2025 |
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GenAI 2 - AI in Filmmaking (ft. Kyle McCue)
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Aug 13, 2025 |
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#100: Navigating Your Acting Career (ft. Actress Jessie Liang)
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Aug 06, 2025 |
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Transferrable Skills: Producing Films, Directing Funerals, Wrestling (ft. Wade Simmons)
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Jul 30, 2025 |
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Generative AI - Part 1: An Introduction
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Mar 19, 2025 |
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Voicing Angelica Pickles from Rugrats (ft. Cheryl Chase)
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Mar 11, 2025 |
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Launching Your Film Career (ft. Kaleigh Fitzgerald)
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Jan 28, 2025 |
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Broadway Producer, Family Therapist, Filmmaker, Writer (ft. Jennifer Manocherian)
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Dec 18, 2024 |
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Championing Science Journalism (ft. Sequencer Magazine)
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Dec 03, 2024 |
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LGBTQ+ Rep in Sci-Fi Literature (ft. Author, Olly Dee)
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Nov 14, 2024 |
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Work and Life Lessons from 80s Pop Culture (ft. Chris Clews)
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Nov 12, 2024 |
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Media Predictions for 2024 U.S Election and Future Ones
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Nov 04, 2024 |
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Psychotherapy Using Horror and Thriller Films (ft. Melissa Kim Corter)
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Oct 15, 2024 |
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House of Honor - The Heist of Caravaggio's Nativity (ft. Author, Margaret Philbrick)
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Oct 03, 2024 |
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Content Plans - Q4 2024 & 2025
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Sep 10, 2024 |
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Deadpool & Wolverine (ft. Leah Ettinger, Chris Ashe)
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Aug 20, 2024 |
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The Job Hunt: Part 2 - Documentaries (ft. Matan Berman)
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Aug 07, 2024 |
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Disparities in Olympics Coverage (ft. Keep The Flame Alive)
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Jul 03, 2024 |
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Layoffs: Part 2 - Production Design in Marketing (ft. Cindy Nghi)
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Jun 26, 2024 |
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Asians in Advertising (ft. Laura Lee - Head of Sponsorships & Growth)
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May 21, 2024 |
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Layoffs: Part 1 - The Video Game Industry (ft. Ryan Bourret)
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May 07, 2024 |
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Podcast Trailer
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May 01, 2024 |
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Otherweb - Grading News Articles with AI (ft. CEO Alex Fink)
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Apr 30, 2024 |
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The Job Hunt - Part 1: Hollywood (ft. Daniel John Carey)
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Apr 24, 2024 |
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2023 Writers Strike, Explained (ft. Leah Ettinger)
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May 17, 2023 |
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#78 - YouTubers vs the Algorithm (ft. Ryan Ng)
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Mar 13, 2023 |
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#77 - LGBTQ+ Representation (ft. Micah Tremblay)
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Feb 07, 2023 |
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#76 - A Comparison of News and Sports Journalism (ft. Matt Price)
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Jan 26, 2023 |
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#75 - The Portrayal of Disabilities (ft. Megan Handley)
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Jan 03, 2023 |
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#74 - Black Girls Don't Get Love (ft. Eden Strachan)
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Dec 20, 2022 |
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Graduating During COVID-19 (ft. Laura Koch)
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Nov 27, 2021 |
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Squid Game (ft. Leah Ettinger)
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Nov 21, 2021 |
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Women in Animation (ft. Chrissy Guest)
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Oct 26, 2021 |
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Breaking Bad (ft. Fareeha Abrar)
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Oct 18, 2021 |
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Growing Up Without SpongeBob (ft. Anthony Barbatt)
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Oct 05, 2021 |
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IATSE Strike Vote
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Sep 28, 2021 |
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Dave Chappelle (ft. Justin Cooler)
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Sep 20, 2021 |
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Supporting College Journalists (ft. Jordan Broking)
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Jul 30, 2021 |
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Banned Books (ft. Jennifer Spitzer)
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Jul 23, 2021 |
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The Portrayal of Platonic Relationships
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Jul 21, 2021 |
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Anthony Bourdain (ft. Dominick Cura)
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Jul 09, 2021 |
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The 1990s/Early 2000s (ft. This Strange World)
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Jul 02, 2021 |
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Turkey (ft. Selin Tuter)
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Jun 26, 2021 |
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Sabrina the Teenage Witch
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Jun 19, 2021 |
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Censoring Yearbook Photos (ft. Katie Logue)
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Jun 12, 2021 |
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Funding Local Journalism (ft. Jay Bradley)
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Jun 05, 2021 |
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Soviet Cartoons (ft. Dasha Charapko)
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May 29, 2021 |
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Communication During COVID-19 (ft. Jordan Stecker)
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Apr 26, 2021 |
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How I Met Your Father
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Apr 22, 2021 |
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Twitter Culture (ft. Sam Ives)
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Apr 09, 2021 |
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2021 Oscar Predictions (ft. Connor Hibbard)
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Apr 03, 2021 |
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iCarly Revival (ft. Matt Feiler)
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Mar 27, 2021 |
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Paying College Athletes (ft. Olivia Schlackman)
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Mar 21, 2021 |
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Oprah with Meghan and Harry (ft. Holly Wilkinson)
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Mar 12, 2021 |
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3 Idiots (ft. Himadri Seth)
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Mar 06, 2021 |
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The 1980s (ft. Olivia Merryman)
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Feb 27, 2021 |
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Studio Ghibli: Part 1 (ft. Richard Ramos)
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Feb 20, 2021 |
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Six Seasons and a Movie: Why 'Community' is the Ultimate College Sitcom (ft. Tarini Venkat)
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Feb 13, 2021 |
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The Stigma Towards Aging Women (ft. Dasha Charapko)
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Feb 06, 2021 |
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Euphoria (ft. Jessica Cook)
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Jan 30, 2021 |
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Lost Media (ft. Clayton Davis)
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Jan 23, 2021 |
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iCarly Revival: First Thoughts
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Dec 10, 2020 |
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Post-Election News, Thanksgiving, Remote Finals (ft. Dasha Charapko)
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Nov 21, 2020 |
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The Fantasy Genre (ft. Dominick Cura)
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Nov 14, 2020 |
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Horror Films: Best and Worst (ft. Fareeha Abrar and Antonio Ferme)
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Oct 31, 2020 |
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Student Film During COVID-19 (ft. Owen Paiva)
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Oct 24, 2020 |
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My 5 Favorite Shows
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Oct 17, 2020 |
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Spider-Man (ft. Erin Traut)
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Oct 10, 2020 |
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Black Representation (ft. Beja Birch)
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Oct 03, 2020 |
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Ithaca College Fanfiction 😳 (ft. Chloe Landau)
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Sep 26, 2020 |
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How Streaming Beats Indian Cable
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Sep 19, 2020 |
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Working on Mrs. Maisel (ft. Elena DeLuccia)
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Sep 12, 2020 |
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TikTok (ft. Corey Laisure)
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Sep 05, 2020 |
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AGT: Season 15 (ft. Emily Hung)
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Aug 29, 2020 |
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Newbsspark: A New Social Media Platform
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Aug 22, 2020 |
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Indian Media and Fair Skin (ft. Himadri Seth)
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Aug 15, 2020 |
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Acting (ft. Collin O' Neill)
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Aug 08, 2020 |
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Social Media Distancing (ft. Matt Feiler)
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Aug 01, 2020 |
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Binge-Watching (ft. Tara Lynch)
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Jul 25, 2020 |
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Superheroes (ft. Sami Lemza and Bailey Wilkinson)
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Jul 18, 2020 |
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21st Century's Best and Worst Games (ft. Chloe Landau, Corey Laisure, and Olivia Merryman)
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Jul 11, 2020 |
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The Hype of Tiger King (ft. Dan Rogers)
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Jul 03, 2020 |
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Portrayal of Male and Female Athletes (ft. Katherine Jakeway)
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Jun 27, 2020 |
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Portrait of a Lady on Fire, Authentic Representation, and Supporting Queer Cinema (ft. Bridget Bright)
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Jun 20, 2020 |
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Local Journalism during BLM Protests (ft. WHQR Reporter, Hannah Breisinger)
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Jun 16, 2020 |
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Consumer Control over Media Access: Echo Chambers, The Myth of Neutrality, and the Future of News (ft. TV Professor, Pete Johanns)
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Jun 13, 2020 |
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Radio is NOT Dead: The Evolution of Audio Dramas and Journalism (ft. Jay Bradley, Noah Pantano, and Peter Champelli)
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Jun 06, 2020 |
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The COVID-19 Pivot: Remote Learning, Lost Student Milestones, and the Future of Education (ft. Susan Mago, Jordan Stecker, and Chloe Landau)
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Jun 03, 2020 |
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The Nuance of Cancel Culture: Art vs. The Artist and Digital Footprints (ft. Billy Streleckis)
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May 30, 2020 |
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Interviewing a "Tall Girl" About "Tall Girl" (ft. Bridget Bright)
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May 23, 2020 |
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'The Bachelor': Ashley I, Pilot Pete, Enjoyment Factors, and Toxic Stereotypes (ft. Jeremy Menard and Olivia Brown)
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May 16, 2020 |
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From 'Victorious' to '13 Reasons Why': Finding Reality in Teen TV (ft. Katie Logue)
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May 09, 2020 |
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CGI, The Uncanny Valley, and Cats 2019 (ft. Noah Pantano)
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May 02, 2020 |
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Celebrity Endorsements: The Great, The Hollow, and The Wrecker (ft. Aaron Ohmstede)
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Apr 25, 2020 |
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The Beginner’s Guide to Bollywood (ft. Aditi Shandilya and Collin Gee)
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Apr 18, 2020 |
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Why Representation Matters: 3 Perspectives on Hollywood's Diversity Shift (ft. Fareeha Abrar, Jessica Cook, Jai Singh Nanda)
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Apr 11, 2020 |
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The YouTube Crackdown: FCC Fines, "Made for Kids," and Surviving the Algorithm (ft. Connor Dunwoodie)
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Apr 04, 2020 |
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The Intersection of Twitch, Big Tech, and Politics (ft. Anna Makris)
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Mar 26, 2020 |
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COVID-19 and the Media: Empty Studios, Delayed Blockbusters, and the 2020 Race Goes Online (ft. Jessica Cook, Chloe Landau, and Alex Maceira)
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Mar 20, 2020 |
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Erasing Culture but Exporting Violence: The Hypocrisy of Localization and Stereotypes in Kids TV (ft. Dr. Cyndy Scheibe)
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Mar 13, 2020 |
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China: Censorship, Propaganda, and Surveillance (ft. Matteo Velardo)
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Mar 06, 2020 |
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Reboots, Remakes, and Spin-Offs: The Rules for Reviving Beloved Franchises
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Feb 28, 2020 |
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The Foot in the Door: How Netflix, Hulu, and Amazon Overtook Cable TV
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Feb 22, 2020 |