In this pop culture driven episode, Spencer and Kevin are joined by special guest Abed Gheith. Abed shares his thoughts on the latest Batman cartoon, "Batman: Caped Crusader," and its noir-inspired take on the classic character. We also jump into the complexities of multiplayer games and the politics involved, particularly in Magic: The Gathering. We also to ... Show More
Sep 2024
Chris Richardson, "Batman and the Joker: Contested Sexuality in Popular Culture" (Routledge, 2020)
In Batman and The Joker: Contested Sexuality in Popular Culture (Routledge, 2020), Chris Richardson presents a cultural analysis of the ways gender, identity, and sexuality are negotiated in the rivalry of Batman and The Joker. Richardson's queer reading of the text provides new ... Show More
52m 44s
May 2020
Rebellious Monks! Alan Watts: The Joker Episode 2 | Hindu Game Theory | Outlaw Monks & Joker's Rebellious Roles
Watts' seems to evoke the joker role himself by utilizing his hilarious, yet insightful sense of humor, which simplifies challenging philosophical topics and makes it fun & entertaining!
Watts discusses the various roles and purposes which artists, music, comedy, art, and the ide ... Show More
57m 31s
May 2025
The Spark: Sam Gilbey on Pop Culture, Practice & Meeting Tony Hart
In this bonus episode, The Spark, we welcome back Sam Gilbey, the pop culture illustrator whose work brings our favourite films to life, for a lighter, more personal chat. After Monday's nostalgic deep dive into his creative journey, Sam returns to answer some of our signature qu ... Show More
26m 1s
Jan 2025
AN INSIGHT INTO THE MALE BRAIN
<p>In today’s episode, we dive deep into the inner workings of boys' and men's minds, exploring the unique challenges they face and the underlying reasons behind their thoughts, behaviors, and struggles. From navigating societal expectations of masculinity to dealing with ... Show More
55m 10s
Nov 10
191. Todd Glass: The Ultimate Comic's Comic
<p>Todd Glass was one of the first comics Mike opened for. It’s easy to see how, since then, Todd has become one of the most beloved comic of his generation, revered by comics including Nikki Glaser, Judd Apatow, and Rory Scovel. Now Mike and Todd sit down for a discussion about ... Show More
59m 14s