Episode Details

Hello, Hello!

Happy Holidays from Chris, Nick, Papa Bear, Intern Sam, and the team at MAKE IT!

In this episode, the MAKE IT crew discuss their favorite moments from 2024 in a Holiday Season "clip show." Including one showcasing a heated debate between the hosts about the Kendrick Lamar and Drake beef, and another highlighting a discussion about representation in Hollywood.

We also share clips that discuss:

- The importance of authentic representation in media and the need to push Hollywood to better reflect the diversity of the real world

- The challenges independent filmmakers face in securing funding and distribution compared to major studios

- The role of nostalgia and familiarity in driving audiences to sequels and reboots over original content

- The generational differences in attitudes towards sequels and superhero movies

Products, software, websites, people, and places mentioned in the podcast:

- Otter.ai

- Kendrick Lamar

- Drake

- Chasing, Chasing Amy documentary

- Sav Rogers

- Alex Schmider

- GLAAD

- Barbie

- Beetlejuice

- Deadpool & Wolverine

- Inside Out 2

- Toy Story

- Shrek

- Twisters

- Blink Twice

- Humans of New York

- Brandon Stanton

- Winnie the Pooh - Blood and Honey

- Avengers Assemble

- Bambi

- Tinker Bell

- Pinocchio

- Peter Pan

- Sharknado

- Thunder Levin

- Beverly Hills 90210

- Coke Daniels

- Micah Simms

- Nintendo

- Letterboxd

- Chris Blake

- Josh Moody