Ramadan Mubarak, everyone!
On Correspondent Dinners, Mayoral Campaigns, and her emails.
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On Greek puzzles and human failures
TW/CW: In this week's episode, Mariam and Aisha discuss topics concerning murder, sexual assault and trauma caused by racist violence, particularly anti-Asian violence.
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Photo 3: Hillary Clinton's Secret Weapon
Photo 4: Jon Stewart's Roommate
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On soft power and vaccine diplomacy
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On female superstardom and public scrutiny. Plus our (late) thoughts on the Golden Globes, the farmers' protest in India, and Framing Britney Spears.
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On Scientology and Taxation
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Happy New Year! We're back with an episode focused on one of our faves - Nora Ephron. We discuss her legacy as a journalist, screenwriter, and director, as well as her connection to the infamous Watergate scandal. We also share a podcast update at the beginning of the episode ❤️
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It's our twentieth episode! This week, we invited our friend and journalist Annabelle Timsit to discuss fictional countries in pop culture, including Panem, Gilead, and Genovia. Annabelle also shares the reasons she loves the Bachelor franchise, and why we should all watch. This is our last episode of 2020 - we'll see you all in the new year!
Mariam and Aisha are obsessed with political power couples - especially when one of them is a celebrity. Should Grace Kelly have given up her career to live in Monaco? Will we ever forgive Charles?? Has Amal Clooney ever seen Batman & Robin [1997]? You name them, we've gossiped about them. The focus of today's episode is young Eva Perón, a controversial figure in Argentine history and politics. Mariam shares her thoughts on female political power, while Aisha shares as many facts as she can about the movie musical Evita [1996]. Enjoy!
Welcome back! Today's episode is about one of our favourite movie stars: the one and only Jackie Chan! We discuss his biography, our favourite Jackie Chan films, and his legacy in both Hong Kong and Chinese cinema. We also dig into Hong Kong’s relationship with China, and how Jackie, who is from Hong Kong, has distanced himself from his home city.
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This week, we're going Back...to the 80s. We delve into Ronald Reagan's legacy, our favourite 80s movies, and the ways in which nostalgia can be used as a manipulative tool in popular culture. Was Ronald Reagan just a B-list actor and a C-list president? Are all John Hughes movies covertly about conservative values? Did Mathew Broderick kill someone in Ireland? Listen to the episode to find out!
Next week, we're taking a break for Thanksgiving, but we'll be back with a new episode on December 7. Stay safe, and happy holidays!
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In 1985, American artist Paul Simon travelled to South Africa to record his groundbreaking album "Graceland" - in the middle of a UN cultural boycott. The album was a resounding success for Paul and the South African artists involved, but it raises questions about the meaning of art and collaboration in the midst of a struggle for civil rights. We get into his biography, his relationship with Art Garfunkel, and the legacy of apartheid in South Africa.
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Following last week's conversation, we spend today's episode discussing the use of Orientalism as a political tool. We also share our #MuslimRage on the topics of otherisation, representation, and Riz Ahmed. Enjoy!
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Our next two episodes are all about Orientalism! We start off with a quick biography of the late Palestinian public intellectual, Edward Said. Then we discuss the history of Orientalism and its relevance in popular culture today. Join us for a conversation about the Enlightenment period, Aladdin [1992], and the Met Gala.
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We're back! This week we're delving into the life and times of Stephen Tyrone Colbert. We talk about his comedy background, his relationship with Nicki Minaj, and that one time he starred in a Nora Ephron movie. We also narrate a short history of campaign finance reform in the US, and how Colbert, through his Super PAC (Americans for a Better Tomorrow, Tomorrow), gave America a civics lesson that was worthy of a Peabody Award.
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This week's episode is all about Naomi Campbell, who has been an icon for decades. Mariam and Aisha discuss her legacy as a supermodel, an icon, and a witness at the Special Court for Sierra Leone. Please stay tuned for news/updates on our upcoming film, Ryan (Murphy) & Alfred (Hitchcock)!
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On this week's episode, Mariam and Aisha discuss Saturday Night Live (#SNL) and its role in the runup to US Presidential Elections. We count down our top five favourite political sketches and the reasons we love them. Honourable mentions to Iran So Far, Come Back Barack, and Voters for Trump Ad.
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On today's episode, we focus on the unique relationship between Indian celebrities (especially Bollywood stars) and Indian politicians, including Prime Minister Modi. Aisha gives an overview of the political system in India while Mariam walks us through a history of Bollywood. Be prepared to add a ton of new movies to your watchlist!
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A bonus episode on Afrofuturism and Beyoncé's "Black is King", featuring an interview with Damilola Animashaun (@DamDamxx), HBIC at Native Mag.
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