Has it been a minute since you heard a thought-provoking conversation about culture? Brittany Luse wants to help. Each week, she takes the things everyone's talking about and, in conversation with her favorite creators, tastemakers, and experts, gives you new ways to think about them. Beyond the obvious takes. Because culture doesn't happen by accident. If you can't get enough, try It's Been a Minute Plus. Your subscription supports the show and unlocks a sponsor-free feed. Learn more at plu ...
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A daily look at the news in politics and pop culture. Posted at midnight every weekday.
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Cultural Storytelling for a Braver Future: Stories that scar, heal, and build futures — fearless conversations with artists, designers, filmmakers, musicians, and entrepreneurs shaping culture through creative bravery.
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Pop Culture Rewrites
Have you ever been disappointed by pop culture? Upset by misguided fan service and nonsensical character arcs? Frustrated by writing that’s just plain bad? We’re here to help, one episode at a time.
Podcast by Have you ever been disappointed by pop culture? Upset by misguided fan service and nonsensical character arcs? Frustrated by writing that’s just plain bad? We’re here to help, one episode at a time.
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Feeling overlooked and underestimated? Not here! Hosted by Erika Casupanan, the underestimated winner of Survivor 41, Happy to See Me features inspiring interviews, stories of raw resilience and relatable pep talks with guests from pop culture, reality TV and beyond. Every Monday, hear how impressive people tackled self doubt, underrepresentation and judgement on their paths to success. Erika creates a safe space for candid conversations, a-ha moments and personal breakthroughs. Tune in to g ...
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This podcast is a warm, witty and practical way of connecting with astrology and more specifically the energy of the moon. Jordanna Levin, creator and host of Lunar Lover is an astrologer, journalist, author, podcaster, and (closet) stand-up comic who has a knack for taking mind-exploding spiritual concepts and making them digestible, relatable and applicable to everyone with a sprinkling of pop culture references to boot. Lunar Lover is always grateful for your generosity towards keeping th ...
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The intersection of Moral Philosophy and Pop Culture. A married couple discusses the finer points of pop culture through the lens of Moral Philosophy. We will cover a wide variety of topics such as the Walking dead, to the Fallout game series, to Black Mirror. We'd love to hear from you too! Add your perspective and join in the conversation. No judgement, Just conversation!
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Covering pop culture, entertainment, celebrity news and the arts, WSJ Speakeasy's Christopher Farley provides the inside scoop you need. Listen to weekly updates on movies, television, music, books and more from the staff of the popular WSJ Speakeasy blog.
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Stacy Phillips invites her close friends to join her as co-host – quite literally – in her closet to chat about some of her passions, such as life, fashion, pop culture, relationships, and more. The show touches on divorce, but the focus is on much more relevant lifestyle topics, including the important updates and life events of Stacy’s special guests. Stacy Phillips is a nationally recognized family law practitioner, handling primarily high-net-worth and high-profile – many would say “cele ...
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🎙️ Welcome to The Bookum Nook Show: Join us for a podcast adventure that's not one, not two, but three shows in one! 1 - Creators Talk Podcast 📚 Dive into the world of bookish content creators – those amazing individuals who craft content that makes you want to grab a book and dive in. It's like having a chat with the cool folks behind the scenes, without saying the "influencer" word. We're talking to them about how they create content that sparks your reading enthusiasm and their step-by-st ...
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Elon Be Gone and Rubio Destroys Van Hollen
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21:38Not a slow news day.By Derek Hunter
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Online discourse has become a fun part of enjoying and dissecting big pop culture events. But after seeing all the commentary around Ryan Coogler's Sinners - one of the biggest cultural juggernauts of the year - Brittany has one question: are we in a media literacy crisis? Difference of opinion is one thing, but it feels like some viewers are missi…
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Gemini Season & the Gemini New Moon: Rewriting the Story
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24:14In this episode of Lunar Lover, we welcome in the multifaceted magic of Gemini Season 2025. A time to stretch your mind, speak your truth, and embrace all your many selves (yes, all of them). I break down the energy of Gemini through the lens of duality, perception, and curiosity, and offer practical ways to work with this mentally charged, sociall…
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Are We Missing The Real Lie Democrats Told About Biden's Health?
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17:01Are Democrats even capable of telling the truth?By Derek Hunter
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To hit save. Got it now, sorry.By Derek Hunter
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Get rich or die trying: how sports betting is changing our love of the game
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16:56It's been seven years since the Supreme Court legalized sports betting outside of Nevada. For some, it's a hobby that spices up a game, but for others it's become a side hustle or investing strategy. And in a time where 60% of U.S. households don't earn enough to afford basic costs of living... that can be a problem. This... is Money Troubles. And …
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From anxiety to laughter: The power of improv on your personal growth with Coko Galore
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40:40Improv sounds anxiety inducing, but it can actually help to EASE your anxiety. Coko Galore is a comedian on Second City’s mainstage and she knows firsthand how improv can help you build confidence on stage and in life. Coko and and Erika chat about how embracing unpredictability can empower you in your personal and professional life. Plus, they bre…
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There Is No Lie Democrats Won't Tell
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1:21:21Three professors say they're leaving America...let's hope the actually do it.By Derek Hunter
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Diddy, Cassie, & the anatomy of "mutual abuse"
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16:04The highly anticipated federal trial against Sean "Diddy" Combs has begun. The hip-hop mogul is facing charges of racketeering and sex trafficking, and could be sentenced to life in prison if found guilty. So why is his attorney, Marc Agnifilo, telling the court they're going to "take the position that there was mutual violence" in his relationship…
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Democrats Hold You in Contempt, Return the Favor
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1:13:35They really do hate you, hate them back.By Derek Hunter
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The Fight to Rewrite History of Joe Biden is On
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24:55Do not let it happen.By Derek Hunter
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The Art of the Unacceptable: A Love Letter to the Unordinary
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8:32This isn’t a brand story. It’s a whispered revolution. In The Art of the Unacceptable, Roy Sharples of Unknown Origins delivers a lyrical manifesto for creative bravery—a rallying cry for the beautifully disobedient. For the misfits who won’t tick boxes. The originals who refuse to be optimized. The rebels who still choose soul over scale. This isn…
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A tale of murder, artificial intelligence, & forgiveness
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12:57Should AI give you a voice? Even when you've been murdered? An AI avatar of a murder victim addressed his killer in court last week, and it may have been the first admittance of an AI-generated victim impact statement in a US court. Chris Pelkey, who was shot in a road rage incident in 2021, was recreated in a video made by his sister to offer forg…
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In this episode, we explore the concept of energy hygiene through an astrological lens. How you use, recharge, and protect your energy based on your unique natal chart. We’ll look at the key planets and houses that influence your vitality, emotional regulation, nervous system, and risk of burnout. If you’ve ever felt depleted and unsure why, your c…
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And the establishment is cool with it.By Derek Hunter
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2x Super Bowl Champ Malcolm Jenkins on Owning Your Voice, Entrepreneurship & Life After the NFL 🎙
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43:272x Super Bowl Champion Malcolm Jenkins joins Bookum Author Talks Podcast to discuss life after the NFL, building generational wealth, and why owning your voice matters now more than ever. In this wide-ranging conversation, Jenkins shares stories about his draft day moment, the pressures of leadership, founding businesses while still playing, and hi…
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Happy day after Mother's DayBy Derek Hunter
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Concert tickets are more expensive than ever, and according to Live Nation, 2023 was the biggest year ever for concert turnout and ticket sales. So why are indie artists turning to OnlyFans to pay the bills? This is PART ONE of our new series, Money Troubles. And for the next few weeks, we're looking into the ways everyday people are trying to make…
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Surviving the psych ward, Asian mental health and turning it all into a romcom with Leanne Toshiko Simpson
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40:04Leanne Toshiko Simpson is a psych ward survivor who turned her experience into a refreshingly honest romcom novel about people with mental illness who are happy. In this episode, Leanne shares her journey with bipolar disorder, the dynamics of her multigenerational Japanese Canadian family and her work as a writer and mental health advocate. Leanne…
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Even though Bill seems to think he should be Pope (aside from all that sexual harassment stuff)By Derek Hunter
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The leftward shift of Gen Z women is one of the most dramatic political trends happening right now. Polling data from Gallup found that 40% of young women aged 18-29 self-describe as liberal compared to 28% of the same demographic at the beginning of the century. So what's causing a new generation of young women to move to the left? Brittany is joi…
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An Unexpected Shedding with the Scorpio Full Moon
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15:47In this episode, we’re diving deep into the powerful Scorpio Full Moon at 22º, with Uranus in Taurus throwing in a little curveball. Expect emotional waves, intense shifts, and a whole lot of transformation as we explore Scorpio's themes of release, power, and rebirth. We’ll also talk about how Pluto retrograde is adding an extra layer of introspec…
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Biden is Back but still Not Really There
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1:17:46He can't quit himself.By Derek Hunter
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How to Sell More Books in 2025 as a Self-Published Author | Tips from Book Strategist Steph Moon 🎙
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47:17In this episode of The Bookum Nook Show, Book marketing strategist Stephanie Moon shares what’s working right now to help authors sell more books. Whether you’re self-published or traditionally published, this episode covers how to drive real sales, build an online presence, land media, and market your book with confidence. If you’ve ever wondered …
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On Trade Wars and School Board Lunacy
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1:04:37The crazy is everywhere...By Derek Hunter
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The fantasy vs. reality of Trump's "smokestack nostalgia"
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19:55The Trump administration wants their recent tariffs to function as incentives for Americans to produce more of our own goods in our own factories. And one poll shows that 80% of us say the country would be better off if more Americans worked in manufacturing. But why do people on both sides of the aisle want these jobs back so much? What have we lo…
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The Met Gala: the indisputable best & worst looks of the night
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19:44They did THAT. The biggest designers and celebrities showed up at the 2025 Met Gala, everyone from Rihanna to Madonna. And in this special bonus episode, Brittany and her guests break down the best and worst looks of the night. Culture writer Shelton Boyd-Griffith, Editor-In-Chief Antoine Griffith, and Brittany award the highs and lows of the night…
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Deportation Airlines is in Business
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1:02:20Trump tosses in a grand to sweeten to pot.By Derek Hunter
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She really loves herself.By Derek Hunter
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The Met Gala is tonight, and it's already historic. Here's why.
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17:13It's the first Monday in May. AKA it's time for the annual Met Gala. Or as some call it, "fashion's biggest night." Celebrities will walk the steps of the Metropolitan Museum of Art hoping their looks live up to the annual theme of the gala. This year's theme is a special one. It's called "Superfine: Tailoring Black Style," and it's the very first …
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How to actually take up space and advocate for yourself with Krystl Fabella of Filipina on the Rise
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57:46What if we don’t know HOW to take up space? Maybe it wasn’t taught to us growing up? Or it’s not naturally part of our culture? Krystl Fabella, the founder of Filipina on the Rise, joins the pod for a vulnerable conversation about how we realized we need to take up space and what to actually do about it. Erika and Krystl talk about their Filipino u…
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Equity and the Future: Rewriting Humanity’s Narrative for a Just Society
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8:28A lyrical manifesto for building systems that heal, not divide. What if the future wasn’t inherited—but rewritten? In this soul-stirring episode, Roy Sharples delivers a poetic and provocative call to action for reimagining humanity’s narrative through the lens of equity, empathy, and ethical systems design. From education and media to governance a…
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A Manifesto for the Creators Who Code, Craft, and Conjure the Future In a world where keyboards replace canvases and platforms are the new punk, tech entrepreneurs have emerged as the artists of our time. In this electrifying, manifesto-driven episode, Roy Sharples reimagines the startup founder not as a disruptor—but as a cultural visionary. From …
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European Creativity: Creative Bravery and Resilience Forged in Time
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8:03A Manifesto in Stone, Fire, and the Art of Reinvention Europe is not just a place. It’s a living myth — carved in marble, scrawled in ink, reborn in rebellion. In this lyrical and story-driven manifesto, Roy Sharples charts the creative and cultural journey of Europe across millennia — from the wisdom of Ancient Greece and the fire of the Enlighten…
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Humanity 2.0: The Digital Revolution, AI, and the Evolving Future
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7:58A Manifesto for the Species Becoming Something Else Entirely Are we still human — or becoming something else entirely? In this poetic and thought-provoking manifesto, Roy Sharples explores the evolution of humanity in the digital age. From the first blinking cursor to AI that now thinks in pixels, Humanity 2.0 charts the journey of a species that d…
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How Britain Found Its “Great” (And Lost It, Found It Again, and Keeps Trying)
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7:12A Cultural Manifesto of Identity, Irony, and Reinvention What does it mean to be "Great" — and can a nation ever truly stay that way? In this lyrical and story-driven episode, Roy Sharples explores Britain’s ongoing identity quest: from the rise of empire to the chaos of Brexit, from punk rock to AI labs, Shakespeare to Stormzy. This is not a love …
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A Global Manifesto on Exceptionalism, Woke Culture, and Finding Purpose Beyond the Podium Is America still the world’s moral compass — or just the loudest voice in the room? In this cultural manifesto, Roy Sharples unpacks the contradictions of American exceptionalism, the rise of woke culture, and the country’s often unconscious tendency to domina…
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World in Motion | A Manifesto for the Evolution of Society and Technology
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8:31What does it mean to evolve in a world that never stands still? In this lyrical, time-traveling manifesto, we explore the transformation of society and technology from the tactile simplicity of the 1970s to the algorithmic acceleration of today. This is more than nostalgia — it’s a meditation on what we’ve gained, what we’ve lost, and what we must …
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We Hate It When Our Friends Become Successful (And If They’re Scottish, It’s Even Worse)
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7:08A Cultural Manifesto on Friendship, Success, and the Art of the Backhanded Compliment Why does your mate’s success make you wince… just a little? In this lyrical, story-driven, and culturally sharp episode, we explore the paradox of friendship and success through the uniquely Scottish lens of sarcasm, self-deprecation, and social suspicion. From ba…
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Ancient Wisdom for Modern Climate Solutions | First Nations Teachings for Planetary Renewal
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9:21What if the key to solving the climate crisis isn’t new — but ancient? In this lyrical and story-driven manifesto, we explore how First Nations wisdom offers revolutionary answers to today’s environmental emergencies. Rooted in relationship, reciprocity, and reverence for the land, Indigenous practices have sustained ecosystems for millennia — not …
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What If the Renaissance Never Happened? | A World Without Creative Revolutions
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9:33What if the Renaissance never ignited? No Sistine ceiling. No Da Vinci inventions. No rebellious art or radical thought. This immersive, story-driven episode explores a haunting alternative history: a world where creativity was never set free. Through the lens of cultural revolutions — from the Renaissance and Enlightenment to Modernism, Punk, and …
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What If Money Didn’t Exist? | Rethinking Value, Power, and Creativity in a Post-Currency World
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8:50What happens when the world no longer runs on money? This lyrical, thought-provoking episode explores a radical question: What if money didn’t exist? Through a vivid, story-driven narrative, we dismantle the economic systems that shape our lives and imagine what might rise from the rubble — a world where creativity, empathy, and community replace c…
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Big Balls and Polls (Not Necessarily in that Order)
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26:54Get your mind out of the gutterBy Derek Hunter
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Are you pope-pilled? Here's your guide to the 2025 Conclave.
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19:11Have you been feeling a little Conclave-pilled lately? Well, you're not alone. In the aftermath of of Pope Francis' passing, the world is buzzing at the eligible bachelors who could lead the Catholic Church. So what should we expect for the real-life Conclave? And why does it matter even if you're not Catholic? Brittany is joined by Jason DeRose, N…
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