In episode 66, we’re discussing The Handmaid’s Tale, both Margaret Atwood’s novel and the recent Hulu adaptation. How does it function as an adaptation? How do the changes affect the message? And how can both of them do better?
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Episode 64 – Comedy as a Tool
Welcome to episode 64, in which we fundamentally destroy all humor by examining it and explaining every joke. Except Jim Carrey’s teeth, which remain an enigma and a horror to all.
Vacation is over, which means we’re back with episode 63 on teen dramas, and specifically 13 Reasons Why. We’re talking about responsible discussion of heavy issues, how dramas target a specific audience, and who gets caught in the crossfire, as well as our favorite things about rich kids–nothing.
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Episode 42 – Dystopias
We’re back with episode 42, discussing Merri’s favorite topic: dystopias! We’re looking at a few popular dystopias, including the new, the old, and the real, chatting about how they tie into societal fears, why they’re popular now, and how we can prevent these bleak futures from becoming a reality.