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"Riding The Brown Line" (w/ Joel Kim Booster)

Las Culturistas with Matt Rogers and Bowen Yang

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The Illusion of Fame in Singing Competitions

This chapter critiques the effectiveness of singing competition shows like American Idol and The Voice, arguing they serve more as karaoke contests than platforms for real talent discovery. The discussion includes the pressures contestants face, exemplified by Benson Boone's abrupt exit, alongside the speakers' personal insights on pop culture podcasts.

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