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GenXtemporaneousEpisode 153; Audience, Fandom, Fans, and Anti-Fans a PrimerWe are beginning our arc on fandoms. This is an area of serious academic study and Kristina has steeped herself in this research. We also bring our firsthand experience of various fandoms to the discussion. What's the right way to fan? What motivates anti-fans? What are the sources of drama we do often see? All this plus, you know, jokes.
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Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/marc-snediker/support2023-11-241h 04GenXtemporaneousEpisode 151: What the Fuck October EditionEvery once in a while, we like to do a "What the fuck" episode. Themes are ripped from today's headlines, as they say, as Marc and Kristina comment on current events that cause them to shake their heads, quirk and eyebrow, or shocks them to their core.
Plus, there are jokes.
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Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/marc-snediker/support2023-10-1357 minGenXtemporaneousEpisode 151: So What if We Are in a Simulation?We've talked about the hypothesis about living in a simulation. We've discussed some of the ways we might detect the simulation. This week, we just shrug and accept that we might live in a simulation. Now what? Marc and Kristina discuss the consequences of living in a simulation. This is useful stuff. Don't leave the Matrix without it.
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Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/marc-snediker/support2023-10-061h 11GenXtemporaneousEpisode 147: The Simulation Hypothesis or Is It?Do we live in a simulation? Some people, including serious scientists, think we do. Marc and Kristina discuss this theory in a new arc of episodes about the Simulation Hypothesis. Simulation or not, this is an interesting and entertaining discussion.
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Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/marc-snediker/support2023-09-011h 11GenXtemporaneousEpisode 142: The Curious Case of Natalia Grace Episodes 3 and 4 Reaction and AnalysisThe Barnett Family continues their spiral into weirdness. Marc and Kristina dissect their parenting decisions as they have Natalia "re-aged" and move her out to her own apartment. And the mysteries surrounding her background do not become less muddied. Join us for the wild, wild ride.
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Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/marc-snediker/support2023-07-011h 11GenXtemporaneousEpisode 138: The Lasso WayWe have been enjoying and invested in the positivity of Ted Lasso for three seasons. Join Marc and Kristina for their take on the season finale. Shockingly, they do not entirely agree.
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Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/marc-snediker/support2023-06-021h 10GenXtemporaneousEpisode 137: Life Coaching Niche: Critiquing Narcissist Recovery CoachingWelcome to our continuing discussion of life coaching. This time, we discuss whether overused buzzwords are problematic. As Kristina says, if everyone is a Narcissist then is anyone a Narcissist?
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Ciccarelli, Saundra K, and J Noland. 2013. Psychology : DSM 5. 5th ed. Boston: Pearson.
Nast, Condé. 2016. “What Happens When We Decide Everyone Else Is a Narcissist.” The New Yorker. August 17, 2016. https://www.newyorker.com/culture/jia-tolentino/what-happens-when-we-decide-everyone-else-is-a-narcissist.
Okoye, Helen . 2011. “Narcissistic Personality Disorder DSM-5 301.81 (F60.81) - Therapedia.” Theravive.com. 2011.
https://www.theravive.com/therapedia/narcissistic-personality-disorder-dsm--5-301.81-(f60.81).
Bitar, George. 2022. “3 Signs That You’re in a Relationship with a True Narcissist.” In Session Psych...2023-05-191h 13GenXtemporaneousEpisode 134: The War on Science: Repromote Essential Oils and UnWellEpisode 5 description:
This is the next installment in our war on science series and we're looking at the first episode of the Netflix documentary (un)Well "Essential Oils". This trend is a little too soothing for us to go too hard at the concept, but never fear! Marc and I have plenty to say about a couple of the key figures featured in this episode. Dr. Z, my dude, we are coming to drag you! Listen for digressions into gangster rap, a little bit of our personal experience with western medicine and as always, Marc tells jokes.
2023-04-211h 03GenXtemporaneousEpisode 129: Marc Dismisses Karma, Which is Bad KarmaIn this episode, Marc and Kristina discuss the concept of karma. What is it? Is it real? What's the difference between the colloquial use and the traditional meaning from Eastern religions? Join us for this lively discussion.
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Actualized.org What is Karma https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2At8kzrwdNc&t=1464s
Amber Felton: What is Karma https://www.webmd.com/balance/what-is-karma
Jessica Estrada: There Are 12 Laws of Karma at Play in Your Life—Here’s What They Mean https://www.wellandgood.com/12-laws-of-karma/
Paul Ratner: Karma doesn’t work how most people think it does https://bigthink.com/th...2023-03-171h 01GenXtemporaneousEpisode 128: Life Lessons in GenX Movies: War Games and the A.I. ConundrumHow about a nice game of chess? Marc and Kristina discuss concerns with AI in our lives through the lens of the 1983 film, "War Games," starring Matthew Broderick. AI is with us to stay. How should we think about it? Is it likely to be C3PO or Hal or something completely different?
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Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/marc-snediker/support2023-03-101h 02GenXtemporaneousEpisode 126: Interrogating Genius in 1984's AmadeusThis week, we were inspired by another podcast, You Are Good, and their take on the 1984 film Amadeus. https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/amadeus-w-maryanna-aster/id1527948382?i=1000598679966. Marc and Kristina will focus on the portrayal of genius in this film and discuss how it applies in other areas of life. Follow us on our Twitter @Xtemporaneous2.
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Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/marc-snediker/support2023-02-1746 minGenXtemporaneousEpisode 122: Truthiness reviewedIn this episode Marc and Kristina have a philosophical discussion about truth. We chat about the many kinds of truth that exist, how "my truth" has become a hill to die on for many people and how "my truth" can become a place where people hide from accountability for their behaviors.
Thanks for listening to us each week, and if you like us please consider sharing us with a friend.
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Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/marc-snediker/support2023-01-2052 minGenXtemporaneousEpisode 121: Life Lessons in 80s Movies: Dirty DancingNobody puts GenXtemporaneous in the corner. Join us this week, we extract life lessons from the iconic film, "Dirty Dancing," starring Patrick Swayze and Jennifer Grey. We explore the origins of cover-based judging of books, feminism, and class divides. Marc and Kristina both rewatched the movie. Listen and find out if their takes have evolved over the decades.
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Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/marc-snediker/support2023-01-1353 minGenXtemporaneousEpisode 50 Repromote: Toxic Positivity and Ted LassoIn this repromote episode, Kristina and Marc talk about the Apple+ show Ted Lasso. It was recorded before the end of season two, so we didn't even know at the time just how much the positivity is masking problems (and perhaps creating them -- hello, Nate). We wanted to repromote in the hopes that it will in some way bring on season three of one of our favorite shows. If you enjoy this episode you may be interested in our upcoming Sunday Patreon episode in which we discuss our theories for what may be coming in season three of thi...2023-01-0651 minGenXtemporaneousEpisode 116: Life Lessons in 80s Movies: Reality BitesThis Ben Stiller film starting Winona Ryder and Ethan Hawke focuses on the lives of 20 somethings in the 90s living in the same apartment complex and beginning their adult lives. What life lessons can we glean from this definitive GenX film? Marc and Kristina offer some answers.
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Roberts, Soraya. 2019. “‘Reality Bites’ Captured Gen X with Perfect Irony.” The Atlantic. March 6, 2019. https://www.theatlantic.com/entertainment/archive/2019/03/reality-bites-captured-gen-x-25-years-later-helen-childress/583870/.
Churgin, Lisa, ed. 1994. Reality BitesFilm. Directed by Ben Stiller. United States: Universal Pictures.
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Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/marc-snediker/support2022-12-0954 minGenXtemporaneousEpisode 115: Adapting Books into MoviesLiterature purists will always say the book is better than the movie. Is this always the case? Is it reasonable to ask the movie to cover all the themes and events from the book? This week, Marc and Kristina discuss the difficulties of turning a book into a movie or TV show. How should we judge these works? Should they stand in their own or is it perfectly fair to compare it to the experience of reading the novel? See if you agree with our take. Source
Roberts, and Soraya. 2019. “‘Reality Bites’ Captured Gen X with Perfect Irony.” The Atlantic. March 6...2022-12-0245 minGenXtemporaneousEpisode 112: Repromote Episode 9: What is the Crisis of MeaningIt's
hard to imagine a more pervasive theme in human history than the search for meaning. It's inherent in humanity to seek out such meaning. Some find it in family or a life's work. Others find it in philosophy or art. Many, however, find such meaning in religion. Marc and Kristina discuss the role of religion in helping people make sense of their world and lives. Kristina says Marc is wrong. Marc, unsurprisingly, feels Kristina wrong. See what you think. Sources
https://www.verywellmind.com/an-overview-of-victor-frankl-s-logotherapy-4159308
https://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/religion-happy-atheism-psychology-faith-belief-emotion-mental-health-christianity-a8766376.html
https://www.pewresearch.org/fact-tank/2019/01/31/are-religious-people-happier-healthier-our-new-global-study-explores-this-question/
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Please follow us on our twitter @Vampire_Insider for updates about upcoming episodes and fun interaction about Vampire lore and legend.
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swjones. 2013. “Interview with the...2022-10-281h 02GenXtemporaneousEpisode 106: Advice is Wasted on the Young: An Analysis of Baz Luhrman's Everybody's Free (To Wear Sunscreen)Marc and Kristina are joined once again by their friend Andrea. In this episode we discuss "Everybody's Free," a commencement address style essay that was turned into a song by Baz Luhrman. We discuss the advice given and even offer some of our own. Are we on point? We know our listeners will let us know.
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Schmich, Mary. 1997. Everybody’s Free (to Wear Sunscreen)Song. Australia: Baz Luhrman.
“Wear Sunscreen.” 2022. Wikipedia. August 20, 2022. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wear_Sunscreen#Baz_Luhrmann_version.
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Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/marc-snediker/support2022-09-3056 minGenXtemporaneousEpisode 105: Life Lessons in 80s Movies: Ferris Bueller's Day OffEveryone should know the central and stated life lesson in "Ferris Bueller's Day Off." We are not satisfied with that. Marc and Kristina delve into this generationally influential movie and find plenty to discuss. Sources:
Posthuma, Lorraine. 2022. “4 Life Lessons from Ferris Bueller.” Medium. May 17, 2022. https://medium.com/@lorraineposthuma/life-lessons-from-ferris-bueller-75a87b5d80ae.
Cordero, Rosy, and Rosy Cordero. 2022. “‘Ferris Bueller’s Day Off’ Spinoff from ‘Cobra Kai’ Creators & Bill Posley in Works at Paramount Pictures.” Deadline. August 19, 2022. https://deadline.com/2022/08/ferris-buellers-day-off-spinoff-cobra-kai-creators-bill-posley-paramount-pictures-1235088658/.
“15 Most Relatable Quotes from Ferris Bueller’s Day Off.” 2020. ScreenRant. June 7, 2020. https://screenrant.com/ferris-buellers-day-off-relatable-quotes/.
Hirsch, Paul, ed. 1986. Ferris Bueller’s Day Off Film...2022-09-2349 minGenXtemporaneousEpisode 103: The Science of Sexual Fantasies Part IWhat turns us on and why? Marc and Kristina examine this subject in a fun but thoughtful way. Do men and women fantasize about different kinds of things? They sure do. We explore this both through big data and also personal interviews. Trigger warning: Unsurprisingly, this episode deals frankly with sex acts and sexuality. Sources
“A Billion Wicked Thoughts | Ogi Ogas | Talks at Google.” n.d. Www.youtube.com. Accessed August 25, 2022. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p-A8GvUehq4&t=877s.
2022. Thepowermoves.com. 2022. https://thepowermoves.com/a-billion-wicked-thoughts/.
Magazine, Salon. 1996. “Nancy Friday.” Salon. July 15, 1996. https://www.salon.com/1996/07/15/books_4/.
Ogas, Ogi, and Sai...2022-09-0957 minGenXtemporaneousEpisode 101: Re-promote Online TrollsIn this episode Marc and Kristina discuss the origins of anonymous speech through fake identities, the use of sock puppets and alt accounts online, and how trolling works. Digressions include killing bugs, free speech, some sick burns on a cat-loving community, women who troll, and RIP trolling. Come along for the ride.
Sources for this episode:
Fletch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6jo1TAgEHJU
Rise of the Trolls: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3sMaP1fIdaU
Ferro, Schauncy. Study: Sadism more common than people think https://www.salon.com/2013/09/13/study_sa...2022-08-261h 20GenXtemporaneousEpisode 100: genXtemporaneous the RetrospectiveHappy 100th Episode! It's been a long but amazing trip from the first days with subpar equipment and some vague ideas about podcasting to the somewhat better equipment and vision that produces our episodes today. Thank you to all of our listeners and guests! Now listen to Marc and Kristina talk about early days, their favorite episodes and moments, and what got them to take this on in the first place.
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Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/marc-snediker/support2022-08-191h 24GenXtemporaneousEpisode 98: That Latchkey Life Part 2: An Anecdotal Exploration of the Childhood of Generation XIn this episode Marc and Kristina wrap up their discussion about growing up feral in the 70s and 80s. They discuss the AIDS Epidemic, the toys that could kill you, the heroes we had, stranger danger and the woods. Thank you for listening each week, if you are looking for additional content from us, please consider following us on our Patreon (www.Patreon.com/genxtemporaneous). For $5 per month you will receive at least 3 additional episodes a month including Internet Archeology, Video Thunderdome, and extended discussions about episodes from this ad-free podcast.
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Howe, Neil (1993). 13th Gen: Abort, Retry, Ignore, Fail?. Vinta...2022-08-0550 minGenXtemporaneousEpisode 97: That Latchkey Life: An Anecdotal Exploration of Childhood of Generation XIn this episode, Marc and Kristina share personal and twitter followers' anecdotes about life as kids growing up Gen X. This is the first of two episodes that will include: Latchkey living, strange 70s parenting hacks, sex, toys that could kill you and lies that all parents told us. We had a lot of fun tripping down memory lane. We appreciate you listening to us each week and if you enjoy our content we'd appreciate it if you'd share us with a friend.
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Howe, Neil (1993). 13th Gen: Abort, Ret...2022-07-2959 minGenXtemporaneousSneak Preview: Vampire Insider TrailerMarc and Kristina are branching out! We have a brand new, ad-free podcast that we're launching with a former guest-host on our podcast, Joann Palumbo. Together we three are going to be watching and reacting to the new AMC television series Interview with the Vampire, based on Anne Rice's classic novel of the same name. Our first two episodes will be out on August 3. As we wait for the series to begin on October 2, 2022, we're going to be looking at all kinds of Vampire stuff and we hope that those of you who enjoy that supernatural vibe will join us f...2022-07-2105 minGenXtemporaneousEpisode 94: Dance! Dance, dance, dance!: Mass Hysteria, Dancing Plagues, and Outrage CultureIn the sixteenth century, Frau Troffea stepped out of her house into the streets of Strasbourg and started dancing. She didn't stop even though her feet grew bloody and her body became physically exhausted until many days later when she was taken to the shrine of St. Vitus. While she was dancing, others joined in and at one point up to 400 people had been afflicted by the "dancing plague". In this episode, Marc and Kristina wrap up their discussion about crowd behavior by talking about the extremes. They discuss the reasons why psychologists and historians think the dancing plagues happ...2022-07-151h 09GenXtemporaneousEpisode 93: Don't Cross the Streams: Ghostbusters, Politics, and the Female GazeThis is one of those rare episodes when Marc and Kristina disagree, and it shows. We discuss the surprising political message in Ghostbusters, the reason why it may not be what it seems, and the way the film holds up from the perspective of the female gaze 38 year after its release. If you would like more content from us, please visit our patreon (www.patreon.com/genxtemporaneous). We have lots of new episodes for you to binge there.
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Robertson, Derek. n.d. “The Weirdly Political Legacy of ‘Ghostbusters.’” POLITICO. Accessed July 6, 2022. https://www.politico.com/news/ma...2022-07-0854 min
GenXtemporaneousEpisode 92: The Madding Crowd Unpacked (part 2)In this episode Marc and Kristina have a conversation about Gustav LeBon's theory of the crowd. They explore what he seems to have gotten right and where he may have been slightly off base. We reflect on his argument through the lens of multiple real-world examples including religion, war, and the January 6th insurrection.
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Zaretsky, Robert. 2016. “The Myth of Mobocracy.” The Atlantic. July 27, 2016. https://www.theatlantic.com/international/archive/2016/07/trump-le-bon-mob/493118/.
“Third Republic 1886-1889 - the Boulanger Affair.” n.d. Www.globalsecurity.org. Accessed June 30, 2022. https://www.globalsecurity.org/military/world/europe/fr-third-republic-4.htm.
2022-07-0156 minGenXtemporaneousEpisode 91: The Madding Crowd Unpacked (part 1)In this episode Marc and Kristina begin their exploration of crowd behavior, its characteristics, the motivations that underpin it and how it became a subject of psychological interest. This episode gives an overview of some of the famous moments in crowd history (peasant's revolt, French and American revolutions, Stonewall Riots, the occupation of Alcatraz, etc.) as well as a gloss of some of the most prominent theories on crowd behavior. This will set the stage for parts 2 and 3 in this arc, which will look at one specific theory and how it works and then the application of that theory to...2022-06-171h 01GenXtemporaneousEpisode 90: Nostalgia and the Tao of Whiteyy18In this repromote from June 2021, Marc and Kristina talk about the rise of Whiteyy18 and the way that nostalgia works. We will be back next week with an all new episode about group think and the psychology/philosophy of crowds and social contagion, which will tee up an upcoming arc on mass hysteria in the wake of covid.
Please follow us on Patreon for additional content. patreon.com/genxtemporaneous and find us on social media @marceatspeach and @KristinaGenX on Twitter and genxtemporaneous on facebook.
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Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spo...2022-06-1044 minGenXtemporaneousSample Episode: Internet Archeology a Patreon ExclusiveIn this sample from our genXtemporaneous After Dark Patreon (https://www.patreon.com/genXtemporaneous) Marc and Kristina dig into the year 1906 to provide you with a fun history lesson. We will be sharing news stories from the time, fun facts about what it was actually like to live in 1906, and we will regale you with all kinds of pop culture references. We would love for you to join our Patreon if you have an interested. For $5 a month you will receive at least 3 additional episodes per month including Video Thunderdome, extended conversations about our regular ad-free episodes, and Internet Arc...2022-05-3015 minGenXtemporaneousEpisode 84: Depp vs. Heard and Jordan Peterson is a BabyMarc and Kristina take a break from deep dives into thematical subjects and explore two current event issues: the Depp vs Heard defamation suit and the memefication thereof as well as Jordan Peterson's Twitter meltdown over backlash he received because of his tone-deaf tweet about the authoritarian nature of the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Edition's latest cover model. Please follow us on patreon if you want more content. We are at www.patreon.com/genxtemporaneous.
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Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/marc-snediker/support2022-05-2046 minGenXtemporaneousEpisode 82: Rio Turns 40: A Duran Duran RetrospectiveDuran Duran's release of Rio in May of 1982 led to a teenage frenzy all around the globe and In this episode Marc and Kristina celebrate Rio's 40th birthday with a fun-filled episode dripping in parasocial feelings and tidbits (some old some hopefully new) about one of their favorite bands from the 80s. Come on in to learn about Duran's early influences, what they think about their work on Rio and all the details about that time that Kristina called Simon's mom on the phone.
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Taylor, John with Tom Sykes: In The Pleasure Groove: Love, Death & Duran Duran. Plume. 2012.
Zaleski, A...2022-05-061h 00GenXtemporaneousEpisode 81: Scamalama Ding Dong: Anna Delvey, Tinder Swindler and Scam CultureIn this episode Marc and Kristina welcome return guests Joann and Kelly who joined them on episodes 70 and 71 talking about the Tinder Swindler. The four co-hosts discuss Inventing Anna, the rise of Scam Culture, who did it worse, Anna or Simon, and our thoughts on everyday "scams". We appreciate you coming to listen to us each week and if you wish for more content from Marc and Kristina, please follow us on our patreon genXtemporaneous: after dark. patreon.com/genxtemporaneous
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Inventing Anna an American drama streaming television miniseries created and produced by Shonda Rhimes, inspi...2022-04-291h 09GenXtemporaneousEpisode 80: The Ethics EpisodeIn this episode, Marc and Kristina discuss one of the key philosophical debates: what is good? They question what is moral and whether morality is an absolute or if it exists as a relative concept. For example: is being mean always bad or is there a time when being mean is bad unless someone else is mean and then it is okay to apply meanness to exact revenge. This episode will provide context for the "Anna Delvey vs Tinder Swindler are all scams equally as bad" conversation next week. Thank you for coming to listen to us each week, we...2022-04-2247 minGenXtemporaneousEpisode 79: The Significance of Being SeenWe interrupt our true crime arc due to an unexpected illness of a planned guest. To fill the gap, Marc and Kristina explore being seen, which, according to some psychologists, is a basic human need that has a basis in evolutionary science. In this episode Marc and Kristina dig into this concept and question why people don’t feel seen, how they go about being seen, and what happens when no one pays attention. Crisis of meaning arc reactivated, everyone.
Thank you for coming to see us each week. If you crave additional content from us, please...2022-04-1551 minGenXtemporaneousEpisode 78: True Crime Sleuths: Who Wins the Fenton Hardy Award for Excellence?After a couple of weeks palate cleanser (while Kristina did more reading and research) we are once again back into the True Crime arc and today we are discussing true crime amateur sleuths. We are going to speak to the evolution of sleuthing, how sleuthing can help, how it can harm and overarching it all is what some online scholars have identified as a late modern backlash against experts. We’re going to be asking the question: do they sleuth because they do not trust the prevailing authority and how does solipsism fit into everything?
So...2022-04-081h 05GenXtemporaneousEpisode 77: Legally Binding Jawn: Are celebs subject to a social contract with their fans?In this episode Marc and Kristina discuss a question suggested to us by a friend of the podcast: Is there a social contract that exists between celebrities and their fans? We look at first what the social contract is from a purely political perspective (Locke, Rousseau and Hobbes at their finest) and then we apply it to celebrity to see how or if it works. We are talking about a number of fandoms here including YouTubers Joel and Lia, Duran Duran, and in particular the fracas that erupted around Adele cancelling her residency in Las Vegas at the eleventh ho...2022-04-0154 minGenXtemporaneousEpisode 76: Let's go to hell: Dante's Inferno and Nominees for Lucifer's MouthWe need some more time to research internet sleuths so in this filler episode, we are talking about the ultimate in crime and punishment -- Dante Alighieri's medieval masterpiece, The Inferno. You'll learn a little bit about Dante, Medieval Florence, The Inferno and who Marc and Kristina want to damn to perdition. Additionally, you'll see that Marc isn't the only one who can land a joke.
Sources are Dante's Divine Comedy and years of tutelage under the great Larry Baldassaro, professor emeritus University of Wisconsin.
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Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/marc-snediker/sup...2022-03-251h 08GenXtemporaneousEpisode 75: She had it coming: Victim blaming in true crimeIn this episode, the second in their true crime arc, Marc and Kristina discuss the role of the victim in the true crime genre. Historically, when the victim began to enter the narrative, authors and audiences tended to place the blame for their victimhood on their shoulders. As time has gone on, authors, and especially podcasters, have tried to find ways to recenter the victim as an agent in the narrative. In this episode, Marc and Kristina discuss this trend, the reasons why victim blaming may have happened at all, and whether or not there is a way for people to...2022-03-181h 02GenXtemporaneousEpisode 74: True Crime as a Genre:In this episode, Marc and Kristina start a multi-episode arc looking at True Crime. They lay groundwork here, discussing how genre theoretically works as a social construct that serves a symbolic function and then we turn more practical and examine the way that True Crime, as a genre, has evolved over time in three parts: method of presentation, authority, and focus. This episode will serve as a foundation for the next several episodes, so stick with us for more.
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Roughead, William. "The Bloody History of the True Crime Genre". JSTOR Daily. Ithaka Ha...2022-03-1156 minGenXtemporaneousEpisode 73: Girl Shit is the Best Shit -- Mean Girls and Relational AggressionGet in Losers, we're going to the mall. Not really. In this episode, Marc and Kristina discuss meangirls and whether women are just catty, nasty people at heart who hate other women and do whatever they can to destroy perceived enemies, or are they conditioned to be that way? We use the rumored beef between Kim Catrall and those other three ladies on Sex and the City as an example of the way women hit at other women.
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Sex and the City Conflict
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EPz6pPXM-hg
...2022-03-0459 minGenXtemporaneousEpisode 71: Tinder Swindler Reaction Part 2In this second part of our episode Marc and Kristina finish their discussion about Netflix's The Tinder Swindler with special guests Joann and Kelly. In this episode we learn Simon's fate and obsess over Ayleen, the one woman who was able to swindle the swindler. We don't all share the same views on this subject, but we all agreed, the Tinder Swindler is fun watching and a great cautionary counterpoint to all the rom com programming we're seeing as we head into Valentine's Day.
Morris, Felicity. The Tinder Swindler. 2/2/22. Streaming on Netflix.
Narcissist: Irresistible Charmer ht...2022-02-1832 minGenXtemporaneousEpisode 70: Tinder Swindler Reaction Part IIn this episode two guests, Kelly and Joann, join Marc and Kristina to discuss The Tinder Swindler. The overarching question we are asking is do the women involved in this situation bear any responsibility for what happened to them. Kelly and Joann offer a lot of great opinion in this episode. We don't all share the same views on this subject, but we all agreed, the Tinder Swindler is fun watching and a great cautionary counterpoint to all the rom com programming we're seeing as we head into Valentine's Day.
Morris, Felicity. The Tinder Swin...2022-02-1158 minGenXtemporaneousEpisode 69: Video Thunderdome: Siouxsie and the Banshees vs Adam and the AntsIn this free sample of a genXtemporaneous after dark episode, Marc and Kristina do a mishmash of VH1's Pop up Video style trivia with an in depth discussion of Post Punk pioneers Siouxsie and the Banshees (Spellbound) and Adam Ant (Kings of the Wild Frontier). We also discuss The Cure (Let's go to Bed) and Bow Wow Wow (I Want Candy). You may not be aware of the connections between the four bands and their history as fans of punk turned punk and how they turned the corner into the Post Punk, MTV era. Going forward you will...2022-01-281h 04GenXtemporaneousEpisode 68: The Accidents that Made Star Wars PossibleIn this episode Marc and Kristina talk about several of accidents that happened between 1965 and 1974 that led to the development of Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope. Without those things, we argue, the face of American cinema today would look radically different. This is the third installment in our Accidental 80s arc and after this we'll be stepping away from that subject for a bit...but it will be back! Please see sources for this episode below:
George Lucas: The Car Wreck That Changed His Life and Led Him to 'Star Wars' TIM OTT UPDATED:JUL 15, 2020ORI...2022-01-2152 minGenXtemporaneousEpisode 66: Get in Losers, We're Going to the Mall: The history of Malls, 80s Mall Culture Memories, and the Decline of Malls in AmericaThis is the first in an arc discussing the "accidental 80s". We want to dig into the new year with a bit of exploration of some of the defining genX moments or trends and discuss how they happened only by accident.
In this episode Marc shares his commercial real estate expertise to expose the tax accident that led to the mid-century Mall boom in America that continued to an apex during the 1980s. We also take a trip down memory lane and describe our personal mall experiences: the clothes, the hair, the video arcade, and (for Kristina) the...2022-01-0748 minGenXtemporaneousEpisode 65: Parasocial Relationships, Social Media, and a GenX FandomIn this episode Marc and Kristina dive into the world of parasocial relationships. We examine some history, the role of social media and the changing landscape of celebrity culture and interaction and Grape Kun.
About baby dolls in medieval convents: https://www.leidenmedievalistsblog.nl/articles/dolls-for-adults
About Grape Kun: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-Txw_HHyqPQ
Articles about parasocial relationships: “I'll buy what she's #wearing”: The roles of envy toward and parasocial interaction with influencers in Instagram celebrity-based brand endorsement and social commerce, Journal of Retailing and Consumer Services: Volume 55, July 2020, 102121 Horton, D.; Wohl, R. (1956). "Mass communication and para-social interac...2021-12-311h 17GenXtemporaneousEpisode 64: Who's Your Walrus Now? An Examination of The Beatles Get BackIn this episode Marc and Kristina discuss our impressions of Peter Jackson's Beatles documentary The Beatles Get Back. We share our thoughts on the most interesting things we learned and then we dive into some of the lore around the Beatles songs. Come for the cold open stay for the outtakes, there was a lot to laugh about in this episode.
Sources
If the Beatles Get Back Has a Villain it Might Be Michael Lindsay-Hogg: https://www.salon.com/2021/12/01/if-the-beatles-get-back-has-a-villain-it-might-be-michael-lindsay-hogg/
Why the Beatles Broke Up: https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-features/why-the-beatles-broke-up-113403/
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Sources
David Bowie, China Girl: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jMiY_ekrPSk
Josie Cotton, Johnny Are You Queer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NZ2X2_ts5...2021-12-101h 18GenXtemporaneousEpisode 62: Richard Chamberlain and The Thorn Birds: The Blind Ambition TourIn this episode Marc and Kristina discuss ambition, Aristotle, 1980s Miniseries and the Thorn Birds. We are looking at the way ambition drives the characters in the Thorn Birds to basically make themselves miserable. We place key characters on an Aristotelian ambition continuum and we are generally kind of ooged out by the fact that 1980s audiences were so astonished at the thought of a priest falling in love that they missed the grooming of a child by an adult man. Plus we laugh and laugh and laugh.
Sources:
Arnold, Eve. The Quest for More: You C...2021-12-031h 12GenXtemporaneousEpisode 61 Re Release Flat Earth ConspiracyThis is rerelease of an earlier episode. We will be back next week with all new content about power and ambition in the Thorn Birds.
This is the first episode in a series of podcasts dedicated to exploring the war on science. Marc and Kristina discuss Flat Earthers through the lens of Behind the Curve, a 2018 Netflix Documentary.
This is part 1 of a two part episode. Watch for part two to drop next Friday! Links and citations for this week's sources Behind the Curve. Netflix. United States: Delta-v Productions, 2018. https://www.netflix.com/title/81015076. Brown, Andrea...2021-11-2745 minGenXtemporaneousEpisode 60: Online Sock Puppetry and Trolls: Sick Burn or Bridge Too FarIn this episode Marc and Kristina discuss the origins of anonymous speech through fake identities, the use of sock puppets and alt accounts online, and how trolling works. Digressions include killing bugs, free speech, some sick burns on a cat-loving community, women who troll, and RIP trolling. Come along for the ride.
Sources for this episode:
Fletch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6jo1TAgEHJU
Rise of the Trolls: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3sMaP1fIdaU
Ferro, Schauncy. Study: Sadism more common than people think https://www.sa...2021-11-191h 19GenXtemporaneousEpisode 57: The Big Chill: A podcast about nostalgia for the movie about nostalgia for ideals and friendshipsTrigger warning: This episode contains brief discussion about ending one's own life; if that is a trigger for you, we'll see you next week. :)
Does GenX finally get the nuance of The Big Chill? This film came out when we were in our teens. While we may not have appreciated it fully at the time, we totally get it now. In this episode Marc and Kristina discuss the Big Chill, what it means to the characters and what it means to us. Also Marc mansplains, Marcsplains, and hatches a plan for a one-man show.
Source:
T...2021-10-291h 14GenXtemporaneousEpisode 56: Are Those Your Leggings, or Are You Just Happy to See Me?: The Culty World of MLMs and LuLaRoeMarc and Kristina are back at it with cult life (this episode was actually recorded weeks before the Fandom episodes and you might say that this research made them wonder if they'd discovered a nascent cult in the genX corner of TikTok). In this episode they examine the false promise of MLMs, the flaw in the girl boss culture that it promotes, and how things can get really culty, really fast without anyone seeing what's going on; just like that its cult o'clock.
Sources for this episode:
The Multilevel Marketing Cults: Lies, Pyramid Schemes, and t...2021-10-2259 minGenXtemporaneousEpisode 55: From Tiger Beat to Tiger King: The Stanification of a Gen X Fandom (2 b)This is it. Last one. GGs continued to not speak with us on the record and as such, this episode will skew more towards speaking about the Grotto Girls. I have tried to play the devil's advocate where I could so that we could maintain a balanced approach. We will discuss the complexion of the fandom, what other factors played into the rise of the fandom and finally, this is the episode where we are going to look at the evidence and discuss optics. Thank you for listening to us each week. We are grateful for your time and we hop...2021-10-181h 41GenXtemporaneousEpisode 54: From Tiger Beat to Tiger King: The Stanification of a GenX Fandom (episode 2a)In the first of a 2-part episode (part b to be released on Sunday), Marc and Kristina continue the dive into the GenX-dominated fandom/standom that surrounds William White, a 21-year-old TikTok creator and model from Canada. During the researching of this project, Marc and Kristina have repeatedly questioned how the fandom went from women sincerely supporting women and together helping to catapult a deserving young man to internet fame, all the way to virtual gang warfare in five months. We believe that social media (with its promise of anonymity, false sense of intimacy, and a misguided sense of se...2021-10-1549 min
GenXtemporaneousEpisode 53: From Tiger Beat to Tiger King: The Rise of a GenX FandomIn this episode, Marc and Kristina explore the difference between fandom, standom, and cults. This episode provides a framework for exploring, once again, the crisis of meaning and the ways in which people look for communities to join and find support and camaraderie. We dig into what defines each branch of admiration and community and we lay the groundwork for the next episode in this series, which will do a deep dive into the rise of a relatively new fandom that has fluoresced around a young Canadian TikTok creator and fledgling model called William White. William, at 21, energized a fol...2021-10-011h 19GenXtemporaneousEpisode 52: Repost of Get on The Keith TrainMarc and I have been busy doing a lot of research for this week's upcoming episode (and by Marc and I, I mean me) and we're about to dive back into that cult life. To get you warmed up, we're reposting Episode 10, which was about the NXIVM sex cult through the documentary Seduced.
Coming on Friday we are going to discuss a situation that we've touched on in a light-hearted way earlier in this season when we discussed the nostalgic rise of William White on TikTok. Things have taken a turn for the dark and we are goi...2021-09-271h 08GenXtemporaneousEpisode 50: Ted Lasso and Toxic PositivityKristina and Marc talk about the Apple+ show Ted Lasso. They explore the concept of toxic positivity as it relates to Ted and his coaching style and Marc makes jokes. Again.
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Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/marc-snediker/support2021-09-1151 minGenXtemporaneousEpisode 49: Man Overboard! The Escapism of Yacht Rock.Marc and Kristina celebrate their new brand (GenXtemporaneous) with an examination of Yacht Rock. They discuss sociopolitical reasons that yacht rock was popular in the first place, the reasons there has been a resurgence in its popularity, their favorite yacht rock songs and they fight over Ted Lasso.
Links for references below.
Colier, Matt. "AllMusic Loves Yacht Rock". AllMusic. June 25, 2014.
Prato, Greg. "The Yacht Rock Book: The Oral History of the Soft, Smooth Sounds of the 70s and 80s". Jawbone Press.
Seale, Jack. "I Can Go for That: The Smooth World of...2021-09-031h 03GenXtemporaneousEpisode 48: Serial Killers are Not FunnyIn this episode, Marc and Kristina discuss serial killers. Topics include personality profiling, geographic profiling, werewolves as serial killers and why are more of us inclined to kill. Somehow Marc still manages to tell jokes.
See below for referenced materials.
Bibliography
Chun, Rene. Modern Life Has Made It Easier for Serial Killers to Thrive. The Atlantic. October 2019. (https://www.theatlantic.com/magazine/archive/2019/10/are-serial-killers-more-common-than-we-
Goodspeed, John. “Geographic Profiling: Rossmo pioneers method of pinpointing crime, criminals in solving cases.” Newwise. September 23, 2019. (https://www.newswise.com/articles/geographic-profiling?sc=rsln)
Leyton, Elliot...2021-08-271h 06GenXtemporaneousEpisode 47: The Great Big Movie Quote EpisodeMarc and Kristina discuss the reasons why people may quote movies in conversation and talk about classic, current, listener fave, and our fave film quotes. Nostalgia ahoy, everyone!
Friedman, Michael, PhD. The Secret Language of Movie Quotes: What can quoting movies teach us about ourselves. Psychology Today. April 15, 2014. (https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/brick-brick/201404/the-secret-language-movie-quotes)
Sharp, Tyler. K-State professor investigates why people quote movies. The Collegian. October 15, 2008. (https://www.kstatecollegian.com/2008/10/15/kstate-professor-investigates-why-people-quote-movies/)
Harris, Richard Jackson; Werth, Abigail J.; Bures, Kyle E.; Bartel, Chelsea M. SOCIAL MOVIE QUOTING: WHAT, WHY AND HOW? Ciencias Psi...2021-08-131h 11GenXtemporaneousEpisode 46: Gavin and Groot's Excellent Adventure (A Discussion about the Green Knight)Marc and Kristina discuss the Green Knight. We have a very special guest -- Matthew Snediker -- who shares his thoughts on the film and the distribution company A24. Full of spoilers so if you haven't seen it and don't want to be spoiled come back after you've viewed it. In this episode we will learn Marc's criteria for whether you should see the movie and Kristina will be telling you to see something else instead.
Bring us a shrubbery: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0e2kaQqxmQ0&t=54s
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Sources quoted:
Generations defined: http://www.marketingteacher.com/the-six-living-generations-in-america/ and https://www.thoughtco.com/names-of-generations-1435472
Strauss Howe Starter Pack: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Strauss%E2%80%93Howe_generational_theory
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GenXtemporaneousEpisode 44: Parasocial Relationships-- Get Up Close and Personal with UsIn this episode Marc and Kristina dive into the world of parasocial relationships. We examine some history, some personal experiences, the role of social media and that changing landscape of celebrity culture and interaction and Grape Kun.
About baby dolls in medieval convents: https://www.leidenmedievalistsblog.nl/articles/dolls-for-adults
Speed Racer Theme: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=suCm1w_KTiY
About Grape Kun: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-Txw_HHyqPQ
Articles about parasocial relationships:
“I'll buy what she's #wearing”: The roles of e...2021-07-221h 12GenXtemporaneousEpisode 43: Relationship stories with Rob HallIn this episode, Marc and Kristina chat with Rob Hall, host of the podcast Talking At You (see links below to find him). The three of us discuss equality in dating vs marriage, online dating advice, dates from hell, deal breakers, and what turns our heads. Also Marc discusses boobs. We had a great time chatting with Rob and we hope that you will go check out his podcast.
https://www.podpage.com/talking-at-you/
https://vm.tiktok.com/ZMeCp1JS8/
https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100060470844710
2021-07-1552 minGenXtemporaneousepisode 41: Intellectual Dark Web Joe RoganIn this episode we welcome our superfan John Snediker, who had been a long-time listener of the Joe Rogan Experience, to share his thoughts on Joe's show and his position as the "hub" of the intellectual dark web. Thanks, John, for being such a great guest.
Quoted Sources below. Additional sources were used to inform this conversation.
For Joe on Bigfoot: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qOZhTHpFEis
For Joey Diaz vs. Alex Jones: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MmeYrBTTvJg
For Alex Jones and Joe:
For Joe and Cand...2021-06-2354 minGenXtemporaneousEpisode 40: I will not be ignored, Dan -- Xtemporaneous explores InfidelityIn this episode Marc and Kristina begin an arc about relationships by looking at Infidelity. We are sharing three films that feature infidelity as the central plot point and we discuss the ways in which the film portrays affairs vs what psychologists have indicated to be true about the reasons why people cheat as well as insight from people who have had affairs. Please follow us on our social media and if you like us, share us with a friend.
Films
Unfaithful Director Adrian Lyne. 2002. Produced by Fox 2000 Pictures and Regency
Bridges of Ma...2021-06-171h 17GenXtemporaneousEpisode 39: Nostalgia and the Tao of Whiteyy18Hi everyone. We are back and refreshed after a week off for the Memorial Day Holiday. This episode is all about the good old days and what nostalgia is all about. This was sparked by TikTok sensation Whiteyy18 and the onslaught of 80s nostalgia that caused women of a certain age to fly their cougar flags for the last two weeks (and it shows no signs of slowing down). Marc and Kristina talk about what nostalgia is, has it always been a thing, and whether it is dangerous. We also give you a crash course in what's going on with...2021-06-091h 02GenXtemporaneousEpisode 37: Consent, Harvey Weinstein vs Keith Raniere and How the Hell Does Keith's Game Actually Work?In this episode, Kristina and Mark discuss Sarah Berman's new book "Don't Call it a Cult" and revisit the NXIVM sex cult. We explore concepts of consent, how and if Keith Raniere and Harvey Weinstein run parallel but are really quite different types of apex predators, and what the fuck was Keith doing that made these women believe his game. Follow us on all our social media (see our linktree below). We're grateful that you come back each week to listen to us.
https://linktr.ee/xtemporaneouspod
For Keith Keithing: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0P...2021-05-191h 01GenXtemporaneousEpisode 35: Bring out Your DeadIn this episode we begin a multi episode arc about Death and Dying focusing here on what is death, personal experience with death and an exploration of the rituals that happen when people dispose of their dead. As serious as it sounds, there are some very funny moments in this episode, including the death of a fly which freaks Kristina out. We will be adding our sources tomorrow to the notes.
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Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/marc-snediker/support2021-05-061h 02GenXtemporaneousEpisode 32: Q2 Electric BoogalooFrom the article The Making of QAnon: A Crowdsourced Conspiracy: "Here is the core of the QAnon myth: with the aid of a small group of military intelligence officers called the Q team (one or more of whom is supposedly responsible for writing the drops), President Donald Trump is waging a shadow war against a cabal of Satan-worshipping, child-eating pedophiles who are conspiring to obstruct and overthrow him. The military will arrest them en masse in an event called “the Storm.” The cabal’s membership has grown in the telling (at first, it was “many in our government;” within a month, an...2021-04-1454 minGenXtemporaneousEpisode 30: An Atheist and an Agnostic Antagonize One AnotherIn this special episode Marc and Kristina discuss a constructive criticism that developed from our last episode about sex addiction, specifically Marc's comment that he felt a flaw in the 12 step programs is that they include a step about a higher power. As an Atheist, Marc felt that step didn't make sense. As an Agnostic, Kristina doesn't know if a higher power exists but she is open to the possibility that it might.
Xtemporaneous' position is that whatever works to help make recovery possible, and however that spirituality might look, is a good thing...2021-04-0134 minGenXtemporaneousEpisode 29: Sex Addiction: The Ack Ack of LoveA man shot and killed eight people in Georgia and now might claim sex addiction as the root cause. In this episode, we take on the idea of sex addiction as a real thing but also as an excuse. A canceled skunk makes a brief appearance (but only in the title, because he is cancelled, Marc!!).
If you suspect that you or someone you care about has an issue with sexual addiction there is help. SAMHSA’s National Helpline – 1-800-662-HELP (4357)
Sex Addiction as an Excuse for Violence: https://www.rollingstone.com/culture/culture-commentary/atlan...2021-03-251h 00GenXtemporaneousEpisode 28: Mario, Rivers, Chris, Andrew?: The Rise and Fall of Governor CuomoThis week we're talking about what everyone else is talking about, posting about online, and tweeting about. Governor Andrew Cuomo of New York has become embroiled in a couple of things that are making for bad optics. Named America's governor during the early stages of the Covid Pandemic, and known for his measured and calming press conferences during the time, he is now facing charges of covering up the number of Covid-related deaths in New York nursing homes and is also dealing with accusations of sexual misconduct from six separate women. Despite calls for his resignation, Governor Cuomo (we thi...2021-03-171h 07GenXtemporaneousEpisode 25: An Elf and a Ranger Walk into a Cave....Trigger Warning: This episode discusses self harm and that may be difficult for some listeners.
In this episode Marc and Kristina welcome special guest (and Dungeons and Dragons enthusiast) Dave Conger. We discuss Dungeons and Dragons history -- particularly the Satanic Panic that erupted in the mid 80s around the game; how to play the game; and we actually play a little bit of an adventure with Marc and Dungeon Master, Dave as the ranger Silric, and Kristina as a elf wizard called Siofra. Please see below for references made in this episode.
Join us on th...2021-02-191h 01
GenXtemporaneousEpisode 24: The Natural Movie vs BookIn this episode Marc and Kristina discuss The Natural -- the novel by Bernard Malamud, which was pubished in 1952 and the 1984 Film directed by Barry Levinson and starring Robert Redford. This is the first in what will be a recurring feature of this podcast in which we discuss films that we think are better than the books. This one really boils down to the ending. With baseball season right around the corner, we explore the mystique of baseball movies, why literary Roy Hobbs is a straight up jerk, and wieners amongst other things.
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Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/marc-snediker/support2021-02-051h 05GenXtemporaneousEpisode 22: Marc's Closet The 80s fashion episodeMarc and Kristina discuss some fashion stuff and some identity stuff and some other stuff to do with what we wore during the 80s.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aFVxbUucwn0
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dk0roE34zLw
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Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/marc-snediker/support2021-01-301h 16GenXtemporaneousEpisode 21: The Soundtrack to Marc's Life Part 4We really finally wrap up our exploration into 80s music with a bunch of hot takes on girl bands, one hit wonders, 80s dance jams, non 80s bands that everyone rocked out to in the 80s, and finally songs from today that sound like 80s music. We had just a blast with this arc and we hope you enjoyed it too. Citations and credits from last week's episode and this week below.
Example of "toasting" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2Apvga3w1wA&t=60s
Fly on the Win...2021-01-221h 03GenXtemporaneousEpisode 20: The Soundtrack to Marc's Life part 3 aWhen we started this episode we thought it would be the end but as it turns out it is just Rap/Hip Hop. Highlights include Marc rapping. Tomorrow we're dropping a bonus episode that will finish everything off. Citations to come in episode 21's description. Please, if you like us and find us entertaining, share us with a friend.
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Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/marc-snediker/support2021-01-161h 04GenXtemporaneousEpisode 19: 80s Music - The Soundtrack of Marc's Life Part 2Marc and Kristina explore the foundations of hair metal and the new romantic movement in this episode. Its the second of a three episode arc about 80s music. Digressions include the significance of MTV, Kristina's imposter syndrome, and Beavis and Butthead as the greatest music critics of the 20th century. We LOVE the 80s and we're just going to hang out in this decade for the next couple of weeks until the cluster that is already 2021 blows over. It was just better then.
Bienstock, Richard. Decade of Decadence: A Timeline of the Eighties Sunset Strip. Rolling Stone. 10/23/2015 (https...2021-01-081h 06GenXtemporaneousEpisode 18: 80s Music: The Soundtrack to Marc's Life Part OneIn this episode, Marc and Kristina explore 80s music. We examine topics like: what makes 80s music sound so identifiably 80s; what does New Wave really mean; what are some of the 80s genres and which artists and songs fit into those genres. This was a hard episode for us to stay focused on the research because we are too close to the subject and that leads to some pretty serious digressions but we tried to keep on track. We will be creating a bonus episode that is less structured and chattier and allows Marc to talk all about his...2021-01-021h 08GenXtemporaneousEpisode 17: I always knew Alec was a Republican: 80s movies part 2In this episode we finish up our conversation about 80s movies we love with Matt Snediker. Matt has created a top 1000 movies of all time list and it is amazing. Please check it out here: http://bit.ly/TopAcclaimed
We have nothing to do with these films, obviously, other than being fans. Please go check them out, though, if you haven't already.
Join in the conversation with us about these films at xtemporaneous (our facebook group), @xtemporaneouspod on Instagram or email us directly at xtemporaneouspod@gmail.com.
Sources:
Ferris Bueller's Day Off. H...2020-12-251h 05GenXtemporaneousEpisode 16: I could be the Walrus, I'd still have to bum rides off people: 80s movies that make us nostalgicIn this episode, Marc and Kristina are joined by Matt Snediker to discuss three films that premiered in the 1980s. This is the first of a two-part episode and marks the beginning of our deep dive into the 80s as a decade defined by film, music, fashion, and role playing culture. As always, none of us has anything to do with the creation of these films, we are simply using them as primary sources to answer our overarching question: What film most screams 80s to you and why? Digressions include Marc's new date Jeep, Marc's age, and Matt's most excellent fil...2020-12-1859 minGenXtemporaneousEpisode 15: Bad Incel: Elliot RodgerIn this episode Marc and Kristina discuss Elliot Rodger's rampage. He was a bad guy. He was also a sick guy. Digressions include mental health, the need for us to just post a buckle the f*ck up warning on every podcast we publish because we're possibly not the most sensitive people in the world, and Marc's remarkable revelation that at 16, being rejected by a girl, is not the end of the world; never never give up hope, you guys!!
If you are interested in reading some excerpts from Elliot Rodger's manifesto go here: https://www.latimes.com/local/lanow/la...2020-12-111h 01GenXtemporaneousEpisode 14: Incel-Bop: Can't get no girlsThere seems to be no one with less meaning in their lives than these guys. In this episode Marc and Kristina discuss the very unfortunate world of the many men (and few women) who consider themselves Involuntarily celibate. Digressions include forced monogamy, chads and stacys, and why Kristina didn't bring wine. Please see links below to do more research on your own.
An extensive and helpful list of various incel forums: https://incels.wiki/w/Incelosphere
The Surviving Infidelity Forum Kristina references: https://www.survivinginfidelity.com/Default.asp?
This is the blog post by Robin Hansen which posits the idea of e...2020-12-041h 01GenXtemporaneousEpisode 13: Keith Raniere Goes DownOur exploration of the Seduced documentary comes to an end with this episode. Keith Raniere is exposed for the creepy and dangerous weirdo that he is and Marc and Kristina speculate about the role that privilege plays in the final judgments all around. We have nothing to do with the Starz Documentary beyond the fact that we encourage you to check it out. The NXIVM cult is a truly terrifying thing. Next week we continue our examination of the things people do to find meaning in their lives with a deep dive into incel culture. We are grateful that you c...2020-11-271h 03GenXtemporaneousEpisode 11: o-fish-hole -- I like how you got me thereThis is the second in our NXIVM arc (which is the first arc in our Crisis of Meaning series) and as Marc mentions: all the numbers and arcs and episodes are getting very confusing! This week we're diving deep into the second episode of the Starz documentary Seduced: Inside the NXIVM Cult. We uncover more of Keith's grossness and feel really sorry for India but less sorry for Mark Vicente who seems to really like the way that Keith gets him to the punchline of a very bad joke. Also: Keith! Stop telling jokes. Please give us a rating where...2020-11-1354 minGenXtemporaneousEpisode 09: There's a shadow on the door of a cottage on the shoreThis is the first episode of a multi-episode series that examines what Professor John Vervaeke has called the Crisis of Meaning. Marc and Kristina begin a discussion outlining what a crisis of meaning may be and there is a massive digression into a debate over whether Religion provides people with meaning, and, as a result, feelings of contentedness and connection. Meaning or purpose is something that Victor Frankl posited was the most important thing in any individual's life and is the crux of logotherapy, a form of psychotherapy that he developed and that is considered one of the three Vi...2020-11-071h 03GenXtemporaneousEpisode 08: Marc vs White NationalistsHe's been dying to talk about it and here it is! Marc has almost a full hour to discuss his views on white nationalism and political correctness. Do not anticipate that this will be the last you hear of it from him, though. He's like a dog with a bone if the bone was a bunch of garbagy racist weirdos and the dog was a middle aged guy with glasses. In this episode I reference a debate over Political Correctness featuring Jordan Peterson, Stephen Fry, Eric Michael Dyson, and Michele Goldberg. If you have an interest in this sort of thing...2020-10-3055 minGenXtemporaneousBonus: Toobin ExposedIn this bonus episode, Marc and Kristina explore the recent fallout from the Jeffrey Toobin Zoom exposure. Was it impulsive? Was it compulsive? Why do men do such things? Can anyone actually watch an entire triple feature XXX matinee? (also, why is triple spelled the way it is and not tripple?) What does any of this have to do with 80s girl bands? And who is Belin and how does Marc feel about Flash Dance style sweatshirts? We're here for all of it, you guys! Come on in and give us a listen. If you like us, share with a frien...2020-10-2154 minGenXtemporaneousEpisode 06 Boob JuiceIn this episode Marc and Kristina continue to examine the war on science with a visit to the world of adult breast milk consumption. Is it a miracle cure for cancer? I'm sure you can guess where Marc falls down on that question. We seem to have our sound issues worked out, we are grateful for your patience while we sorted through the technical snafus. Please join us on our facebook group page (xtemporaneous), on our instagram @xtemporaneouspod or email us at xtemporaneouspod@gmail.com.
See below for a complete listing of cited sources used in the creation of this epis...2020-10-161h 02GenXtemporaneousEpisode 05 Essential Oils: Spend your 6.99 on a Latte instead of tea tree oilThis is the next installment in our war on science series and we're looking at the first episode of the Netflix documentary (un)Well "Essential Oils". This trend is a little too soothing for us to go too hard at the concept, but never fear! Marc and I have plenty to say about a couple of the key figures featured in this episode. Dr. Z, my dude, we are coming to drag you! Listen for digressions into gangster rap, a little bit of our personal experience with western medicine and as always, Marc tells jokes.
Thank you for l...2020-10-101h 00GenXtemporaneousEpisode 03 Flat Earth: Pathetic and Sad, but Social Part 2In the second part of this episode, Marc and Kristina discuss the role of conspiracy in the Flat Earth Theory and we dive into the second half of Behind the Curve to explore the scientific method behind Flat Earther Claims. Digressions include Kristina's affinity for BOGO wine and Marc's photography hobby. We also theoretically stab another 80s music star to see what kind of sound he would make. We're strange.
Behind the Curve. Netflix. United States: Delta-v Productions, 2018. https://www.netflix.com/title/81015076. Brown, Andrea. “He's Semi-Famous for Being Flat-out Wrong about Earth.” HeraldNet.com. HeraldNet.com, January...2020-09-2540 minGenXtemporaneousEpisode 02: Flat Earth: Pathetic and Sad, but Social Part 1This is the first episode in a series of podcasts dedicated to exploring the war on science.
Marc and Kristina discuss Flat Earthers through the lens of Behind the Curve, a 2018 Netflix Documentary. This is part 1 of a two part episode. Watch for part two to drop next Friday!
Links and citations for this week's sources
Behind the Curve. Netflix. United States: Delta-v Productions, 2018. https://www.netflix.com/title/81015076.
Brown, Andrea. “He's Semi-Famous for Being Flat-out Wrong about Earth.” HeraldNet.com. HeraldNet.com, January 15, 2019. https://www.heraldnet.com/news/hes-semi-famous-for-being-flat-out-wrong-about-earth/.
Nguyen, Hoang. “Most Flat Earthers Consider Themselves Very Religious.” YouGov, April 2, 201...2020-09-1945 minGenXtemporaneousEpisode 01: Cancel CultureIn this episode, Marc and Kristina explore what cancel culture is, evaluate its efficacy and discuss several high profile cancellations. Digressions include Bill O'Reilly and his shower time extracurricular activities, how Billy Idol might sound as he is being stabbed, where it is appropriate to find future life partners, and Marc's obsession with Val Kilmer as Doc Holiday is exposed. Please follow us on our facebook group facebook.com/xtemporaneous and on instagram @xtemporaneouspod. Email us at xtemporaneouspod@gmail.com. Watch for next week's episode on the Flat Earth conspiracy which will feature a deep dive into the wild and wonder...2020-09-1224 minGenXtemporaneousXtemporaneous TrailerThis is the first trailer for Xtemporaneous, a weekly podcast featuring Marc Snediker and Kristina Lorusso. We will discuss a variety of socially relevant topics irreverently. Together we'll learn, we'll opine, there will probably be cocktails, it is bound to get political, and Marc will definitely make jokes. Watch for upcoming episodes on cancel culture, a series exploring the war on Science (including a deep dive into Daniel Clark's flat-earther documentary Behind the Curve), a discussion about the crisis of meaning and much more. Thanks for listening and watch for episodes soon!
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