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Back to SearchPMP#113: The Matrix Regurgitated
Season 2 Episode 113
Mark is joined by Brian Hirt, Erica Spyres, and Mark's son Abe Linsenmayer.
With the release of The Matrix Resurrections, we talk through the franchi…
4 years, 4 months ago
PMP#112: Class Critiques in Squid Game, Succession, etc.
Season 2 Episode 112
Popular shows have commented on wealth inequality by showing how dire the situation is for the poor and/or how disconnected and clueless the rich are…
4 years, 5 months ago
PMP#111: Our Beatles Love-Fest
Season 2 Episode 111
Mark is joined by musician David Brookings, Gig Gab host Dave Hamilton, and OpenCulture writer Colin Marshall to discuss Peter Jackson's documentary …
4 years, 5 months ago
PMP#110: The Dune Franchise Tries Again
Season 2 Episode 110
Mark is joined by Brian Hirt, Erin Conrad, and Brian Casey to discuss the new film, the old ones, and the book series. Is it really adaptable given t…
4 years, 6 months ago
PMP#109: Dueling in Film
Season 2
In light of the release of The Last Duel, we talk about the trope of the honor-resolving duel in movies and TV. Mark and guest co-host Dylan Casey fr…
4 years, 6 months ago
PMP#108: Board Game Ideology
Season 2 Episode 108
As board games are becoming increasingly popular with adults, we ask: What's the relationship between a board game's mechanics and its narrative? Doe…
4 years, 7 months ago
PMP#107: Cult Bands and Cultish Fans
Season 2 Episode 107
Mark Linsenmayer is joined by Tim Quirk of Too Much Joy, Aaron David Gleason, and Chris Sunami to talk about what makes a cult band. We touch on arti…
4 years, 7 months ago
PMP#106: Stand-Up Comedy in the Internet Age
Season 2 Episode 106
Mark discusses how Internet culture has changed stand-up with three comedians: past guests Rodney Ramsey and Daniel Lobell, plus Dena Jackson.
How ha…
4 years, 7 months ago
PMP#105: The Death of Soap Operas (Is Greatly Exaggerated)
Season 2 Episode 105
Mark is joined by novelist Sarahlyn Bruck and playwright Kayla Dryesse to discuss the conventions, evolution, and influence of daytime soaps. Are the…
4 years, 8 months ago
PMP#104: King Arthur Reigns O’er Pop Culture
Season 2 Episode 104
With the recent theatrical release of The Green Knight, Mark and Brian along with Den of Geek's David Crow and the very British Al Baker consider the…
4 years, 8 months ago