A long overdue chat with artist @JimmyPurcell aka @BeenBetterComic, host of Question Crunch Podcast & co-founder of Used Media
We discuss:
-Jimmy's upbringing & early influences of comedy, animation, and journalism
-How identity, marketing campaigns & cultural expressions intersect with one another
-The influence of China & globalization are affecting media and entertainment
-Covid fatigue and how it's affected morale for creators & consumers
-Gatekeeping SUCKS!!!
-History is our best teacher, but society has a VERY short memory
-Why representation & inclusivity matters, keeps the community alive
-'Cancel culture' comes for Dr. Seuss & Lola Bunny from Space Jam
-"Best of..." lists and product reviews expose busy people to new things
-Work ethic & luck are a potent combination for success
-Netflix is bloated but serves a necessary cultural purpose
-Discussing the 'Alien' & 'Purge' film series
#comedy #animation #identity #freespeech #culture
