Supercontext: an autopsy of media

This episode we try to understand how a television show about anti-capitalism was distributed by a corporate network. Did tapping into the "angry young man" archetype allow Mr. Robot to predict Donald Trump's presidency? iTunes direct link Google Play direct link Additional Resources: Wealth disparity, hackers and cyber threats in 'Mr. Robot' 'Mr. Robot' Creator Also Thinks It's Weird That Things In The Show Keep Coming True 'Mr. Robot' Creator on the Sony Hack, Antiheroes and the Dangers of Facebook "MR. ROBOT" AND THE ANGRY YOUNG MAN Mr. Robot creator explains why you were supposed to guess the big twist 'Mr. Robot': Creator Sam Esmail On Transitioning The Show From Feature Film To Pilot And More How the Mr. Robot Finale Tumbled Backward into Its Most Piercing Social Message Yet The Human Drama Of Hacking Fuels TV Thriller 'Mr. Robot' Mr. Robot Is the Best Hacking Show Yet—But It's Not Perfect Mr. Robot: Season One Ratings

With the release of stand up comedian Kyle Kinane's new album "Loose in Chicago," we try to understand his process of mixing "scumbag stories" with contrarian confessions. And after a recent comedy show gone sour, we wonder what kind of etiquette to expect from live audiences. iTunes direct link Google Play direct link Additional Resources "Is Kyle Kinane a Prick?" "Kyle Kinane on Being A Contrarian Asshole." "Comedian Kyle Kinane on Tightening Up 'Loose' Act On Latest Tour" Punk News Interviews Kyle Kinane 5 Days On The Road With Comedian Kyle Kinane

Filmmaker John Carpenter describes The Thing, Prince of Darkness, and In the Mouth of Madness as his "Apocalypse Trilogy." With the expertise of special guest Jack Bennett, we aim to find out why. It may have something to do with cosmic horror, nihilism, misanthropy and the futility of human existence. iTunes direct link Google Play direct link Additional Resources: Jack Bennett "The Classics: John Carpenter's 'Apocalypse Trilogy'" "Cosmic Horror in John Carpenter's Apocalypse Trilogy" "A Slow Descent Into Madness: Revisiting John Carpenter's Apocalypse Trilogy" No Sleep October: John Carpenter's Apocalypse Trilogy John Carpenter's Apocalypse Trilogy: A Look Back

While examining Jonathan Hickman and Nick Dragotta's sci-fi/western comic EAST OF WEST, we consider big ideas, character development and representation of diversity in storytelling. Also, with all its violence, sex and philosophy… would this make the perfect HBO series? iTunes direct link GooglePlay direct link Additional Resources: The Four Horsemen Ride In Hickman's "East of West" Hickman Points "East of West" In The Right Direction Image Expo 2013: Dragotta Heads "East of West" A Very American Apocalypse: The Politics of the End Times in "East of West" Apocalypse Later: Jonathan Hickman's brilliant 'East of West' comic is the end of the world as we know it Is it Good? "East of West Vol. 1. The Promise" Review

PJ Harvey's latest album is her interpretation of the ironies of war. So why are Washington D.C. politicians criticizing it? And how did its production in a public setting contribute to Harvey's overall artistic project? iTunes direct link Google Play direct link Additional Resources: HOPE VI "I gave a famous rock star a windshield tour of D.C. — and didn't know who she was" PJ Harvey: Recording in Progress PJ Harvey's "Recording In Progress": What To Expect Ward 7 Council Candidates Respond To PJ Harvey's New Song Q&A With PJ Harvey

Why didn't the dark Marvel superhero Netflix series "Jessica Jones" live up to our expectations? We look at the intersection of corporate entertainment, feminism and creativity to find out. Along the way we uncover the creepy secret of how your binge watching is being tracked by telephone surveillance.

Every year science fiction writer and futurist Bruce Sterling gives a "state of the world" presentation at SXSW Interactive. We consider his remarks from this year and what they mean for politics, social media and surveillance. iTunes direct link Google Play direct link Additional Resources: WATCH Bruce Sterling's SXSW 2016 Closing Remarks LISTEN to Bruce Sterling's SXSW 2016 Closing Remarks Master or Slave?: The Fight for the Soul of Our Information Civilization by Shoshanna Zuboff

We go to the vault in this episode, pulling out our take on True Detective's second season. Is "it all" Nic Pizzolatto? And if so, do both the blame and accolades lay at his feet? iTunes direct link Google Play direct link

While talking about the dark fantasy comic "Locke and Key," we get drawn into the complicated media world surrounding adaptations and monetization. Are comics the best engine for creative, collaborative storytelling? We look at Joe Hill and Gabriel Rodriguez's partnership to find out. iTunes direct link Google Play direct link Additional Resources Gabriel Rodriguez reflects on "Locke and Key" About IDW Media Holdings "Locke and Key" Returns With One-Shot "Small World"

Looking back on the television series HANNIBAL, we're enamored with its attention to detail. But how did this gruesome slash fiction make its way to network television? Charlie thinks it's because this is a "wet" show. Christian thinks it's Bryan Fuller performing a miracle. iTunes direct link Google Play direct link Additional Resources Gaumont International TV CEO Katie O'Connell Marsh on Fate of 'Hannibal,' 'Cynical' Content Bubble Hype Hannibal's powerful visuals make it one of the best shows of 2013 'Hannibal' cinematographer James Hawkinson on the show's disturbing, dark beauty Hannibal: The TV Show That Went Too Far Hannibal showrunner: 'We are not making television. We are making a pretentious art film from the 80s' 'Hannibal': Meet the Chef Who Makes "Cannibal Cuisine" Look So Delicious Feeding Hannibal – Janice Poon's Blog How to Cook a Human with Hannibal's Bryan Fuller and Chef Jose Andres Killer Food: Dissecting Jose Andres' Culinary Visions For NC Series "Hannibal" Hannibal: How TV's most gorgeous, pretentious drama has managed to survive Did pirates kill 'Hannibal'? There Is A Simple Reason No One Is Watching NBC's Excellent 'Hannibal' Why 'Hannibal' Was Shut Out By The Emmys Acceptable level of TV violence is ever shifting for viewers, execs STUDY: Violence Increasing in TV Dramas — Especially on NBC