Join me in an audio essay, a love letter if you will, to the oak paneling made so iconic by the final scene of James Cameron’s Titanic and its new home at the Titanic Museum Attraction in Pigeon Forge. A huge thank you to the museum for their support of the podcast for the past two years: I am honored to work with you all and I wish you the best with this ex ... Show More
Feb 10
The Archibald Gracies: A Bizarrely Complex American Legacy (Part One)
The Gracie family, starting with its original Scottish immigrant Archibald, built a shipping empire in 18th and 19th century America--New York to Alabama--that profoundly shaped economic development. But their wealth was deeply entangled with the slave trade, its plantation econo ... Show More
41m 53s
Jan 8
Has Titanic's Legacy Fallen Prey to Late-Stage Capitalism?
Happy 2026! Join me in a new season as I take a look at Titanic's historiography, changing legacy, and questions of its over-commodification. Feel free to reach out with feedback!All of the books I recommend can be found here, where you can purchase and support the podcast + loca ... Show More
55m 11s
Nov 2023
#49 | Iconic Costumes & 1989 (Taylor's Version)
Christine Riccio & Natasha Polis talk all things nerdy in the book, tv, movie, pop culture, fandoms, and how they integrate into their adult lives. Today they’re discussing 1989 Taylor’s Version, and ICONIC costumes through movies and TV over the years with our special guest, our ... Show More
1h 29m
Jun 2023
Where are the 5 Titanic Explorers?
Send a textCurrent Events discussion: Imagine paying 250k to go see the Titanic, which is approximately 13,000 ft underwater on a submarine that is sealed from the outside, and end up missing 1 hour and 44 minutes into the voyage. Prayers to the 5 victims on the vessel and their ... Show More
1h 28m
Jun 2024
#77 | WE'RE OBSESSED WITH BRIDGERTON
Christine Riccio & Natasha Polis talk all things nerdy in the book, tv, movie, pop culture, fandoms, and how they integrate into their adult lives. The ladies are talking all things BRIDGERTON today! From season 1 to the first half of season 3 and the differences between the book ... Show More
1h 53m
Dec 2023
Ep. - 858 - GREAT PHOTO, LOVELY LIFE
<p>Amanda Mustard, Director of Great Photo, Lovely Life, an HBO documentary that investigates the decades of serial sexual abuse committed by Amanda’s grandfather, Bill Flickinger, a chiropractor in his town. Revealing interviews, archival photographs, and intimate home movies un ... Show More
25m 51s
Aug 2023
HELEN SLATER: Pressure of Supergirl, Christopher Reeve Training, Mythology & Smallville Memories
Helen Slater (Supergirl, The Legend of Billie Jean) joins us this week to talk about her experience being thrust into the iconic role of Supergirl at 18 years old and the many different pressures and difficulties that came along with it. Helen was so open this week - she gets can ... Show More
1h 17m