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Back to SearchPMP#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, 9 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, 9 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, 10 months ago
PMP#103: Queering Video Games w/ Naomi Clark
Season 2 Episode 103
"Queering" doesn't just mean adding LGBTQ+ representation to games; it's disruption of norms through added player freedom.
Mark and guest co-host Tyl…
4 years, 10 months ago
Introducing Philosophy vs. Improv
While PMP is on hiatus for a couple of weeks, hear about Mark's new podcast.
You can listen to full episodes of the show at philosophyimprov.com or s…
4 years, 10 months ago
PMP#102: What the Pop!? Season 1 Wrap-Up
Season 1 Episode 102
After 101 episodes and a bit over two years, Mark, Erica, and Brian reflect on what we've learned and set a course for the future. What have we deter…
4 years, 11 months ago
PMP#101: The “Conjuring” Retroverse
Season 1 Episode 101
Mark, Erica, and Brian delve into this 8-film horror franchise started by James Wan in 2013 through The Conjuring: The Devil Made Me Do It. Do their …
4 years, 11 months ago
PMP#100: Directing Comedies w/ Heather Fink
Season 1 Episode 100
Director/writer/sound operator Heather Fink joins Mark, Erica, and Brian to discuss the role of the director in making a good comedy, covering TV vs.…
4 years, 11 months ago
PMP#99: The Music of Your Youth w/ Jon Lamoreaux (The Hustle podcast)
Season 1 Episode 99
To what degree to our childhood favorites persist into adulthood? Are we doomed to love the songs of our generation best? What causes the generation …
4 years, 11 months ago
PMP#98: The Spirit of Captain America w/ Anthony LeBlanc
Season 1 Episode 98
What is it for a super-hero to represent America? Recent Captain America media includes racial critique, and Mark, Erica, Brian and Anthony discuss T…
5 years ago