Supercontext: an autopsy of media
Christian Sager and Charlie Bennett
A podcast autopsy of media: how we consume it and how it informs our everyday culture.
Episodes
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May 27, 2016 • 1h 20min
The Following
Why do we watch trashy television? And why was FOX's The Following something we watched as much as we did even though we thought it was terrible? Additional Material: “The Fright Stuff: In the wake of ‘The Walking Dead’ juggernaut and the 'Sleepy Hollow’ surprise, much more horror is in store” Actors May Appear Smaller Than They Are. (2012). Back Stage (19305966), 53(42), 16. “Serial Thriller” Direct iTunes Link
May 20, 2016 • 1h 18min
Steve Albini, Ally?
Chris and Charlie struggle with their history with, and love for, Steve Albini, and their desire to be decent people. Can music with lyrics hostile toward women be feminist? Additional Material: Steve Albini talks to LISTEN: “I try to be an ally in feminism” Her, She Can Go Quietly: On Steve Albini’s Ally Status Shellac “You Came In Me”
May 13, 2016 • 1h 18min
Why was SPECTRE?
SPECTRE! What can we explain about the 24th James Bond movie? We discuss how it was produced, how it was written, where the money came from, and the nonsensical story. Additional Material: Draft script for James Bond film Spectre leaked in Sony hack The Secrets Of SPECTRE’s Jaguar C-X75s Latest Bond adventure Spectre sets record for Largest film stunt explosion ever - watch incredible clip ‘Spectre’: James Bond Film Reportedly Receiving $20M for Portraying Mexico Positively Direct iTunes Link
May 6, 2016 • 1h 29min
Podcasting
In the first episode of Supercontext, Charlie and Christian perform an autopsy on the medium of podcasting. How has it changed over the years and where is it heading? And what's up with the attention it's suddenly receiving from corporations?
