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CULTURED: An Entertainment PodcastGood for HerWelcome back to season two of CULTURED! In the last stretch of this season we start off with an episode reflecting on moral ambiguity, feminism, and taking back your power. Matthew and Whitney discuss one of their favorite emerging movie tropes: women getting revenge. NOTE : This episode contains discussion around sensitive topics such as sexual assault, domestic violence, and murder. 2023-08-271h 09
CULTURED: An Entertainment PodcastLovers – a valentine's episodeHappy Valentine's Day, from CULTURED! In this second lover-themed episode, Matthew and Whitney get niche about not only the loves from their favorite shows and movies that hold true, but the very specific moments and montages that stick with them, speaking more than words ever could. 2023-02-1448 min
CULTURED: An Entertainment Podcast'Tis the SeasonMerry Christmas from CULTURED! 2022-12-251h 08
CULTURED: An Entertainment PodcastDerryWe are ab-so-lutely buzzin' for this week's episode of CULTURED! Our hosts, Matthew and Whitney discuss the most cracker moments and messages from the class TV show, 'Derry Girls' from Lisa McGee. A story about teenagers living in Northern Ireland during the time of the Troubles, this show has all the heart and even more of the laughs. 2022-12-111h 23
CULTURED: An Entertainment PodcastBad AdaptationEveryone loves a good adaptation; book to film, stage to screen, but nothing is worse than when beloved works are adapted poorly. In this themed episode, Matthew and Whitney tackle adaptations gone rogue. 2022-12-041h 20
CULTURED: An Entertainment PodcastAllons-y! — a Doctor Who episodeIn the second of a three-part episode, Matthew and Whitney explore seasons two through four of Doctor Who, focusing solely on David Tennant's iteration of the iconic character. Listen in on their analysis of his portrayal, their favorite storylines from his arc, and why the Tenth Doctor remains one of their favorite depictions of the alien with two hearts in new-Who history. 2022-11-131h 19
CULTURED: An Entertainment PodcastHalloweenie — a Halloween episodeHappy Halloween from CULTURED! 2022-10-301h 09
CULTURED: An Entertainment PodcastUnrequitedUnrequited / adjective : (of a feeling, especially of love) not returned or rewarded. This week, our hosts Whitney and Matthew discuss the films and television that pull on our heartstrings in the worst of ways. 2022-10-161h 01
CULTURED: An Entertainment PodcastNick & CharlieIn this episode, Matthew and Whitney review Netflix’s “Heartstopper” created by Alice Oseman, adapted from her graphic novel series of the same name. The hosts discuss the uplifting and heartwarming coming of age stories of a group of queer teenagers living in rural Great Britain and how these stories touched and reflected their own experiences. 2022-10-0256 min
CULTURED: An Entertainment PodcastFantastic! — a Doctor Who episodeIn the first of a three-part episode, Matthew and Whitney discuss the ever-loved ninth Doctor, in Doctor Who; Christopher Eccleston. Covering series one of the beloved British sci-fi program, the hosts discuss how they became 'Whovians', why they love the show so much, and their favorite moments from the series. 2022-09-181h 07
CULTURED: An Entertainment Podcast1994 — season premiereWelcome to CULTURED season two! In this nostalgic season premiere, Matthew and Whitney are back, and they’re here to talk about the shows that shape us. Literally. The formative childhood shows and movies that we all know and love, and maybe some that we’ve forgotten. 2022-09-041h 01
CULTURED: An Entertainment PodcastRock Facts! — a Halloween episodeHappy Halloween from CULTURED! Ahead of the up-and-coming season two premiere, enjoy this bonus spoooooky-themed "Over the Garden Wall" episode! After a four month hiatus, Matthew and Whitney get back together to discuss their favorite moments from this classic children’s show. 2021-10-3146 min
CULTURED: An Entertainment PodcastDouble Feature — season finaleIn the season one finale of CULTURED, hosts Matthew and Whitney discuss what they consider to be their two very different favorite films. The 1978 movie-musical Grease, and Disney’s animated Treasure Planet. Though genre and format may differ, the two film’s shared themes of identity and belonging and bangin' musical numbers are what keep these hosts watching on repeat. 2021-06-121h 30
CULTURED: An Entertainment PodcastBloopers — a bonus episodeNot everything always goes according to plan. In this bonus episode, listen to Matthew and Whitney talk about the woes and whims of alcohol and relive some of the mishaps and laughter from the first season of CULTURED ahead of the season finale. 2021-05-3013 min
CULTURED: An Entertainment PodcastF*ck!In this episode, Matthew and Whitney recap one of their favorite dark comedies, The End of The F***ing World, based on the graphic novel of the same name by Charles Forsman. They discuss how difficult and heavy material, such as suicide, self-harm, sexual assault, and even murder are expressed with dark comedic undertones as a way to explore trauma and how we heal.2021-05-161h 11
CULTURED: An Entertainment PodcastRomantic & ComedicThis week’s special themed-episode takes our hosts back to some of their favorite romantic comedies of the early late 90’s and early 00’s. From Sleepless in Seattle to My Big Fat Greek Wedding to Clueless and much more! It’s the laughing, crying, and swooning for us. 2021-05-021h 27
CULTURED: An Entertainment Podcast"Lady Bird"How do we define ourselves? In this week’s episode, Whitney and Matthew discuss Greta Gerwig’s Oscar-nominated “Lady Bird.” Together, the hosts discuss the film’s themes of identity, friendship, sexuality, and the idea of how where we come from defines us to our core. 2021-04-1856 min
CULTURED: An Entertainment PodcastA Heavy Burden — a bonus episodeIn the first (of many) special Studio Ghibli bonus episodes, Matthew and Whitney recap and discuss the themes of “Howl’s Moving Castle” directed by the legendary Hayao Miyazaki, adapted from the novel by Diana Wynne Jones. It’s a story about outer beauty and inner strength, the curses we place on ourselves, and what it means to have a heart. 2021-04-0434 min
CULTURED: An Entertainment PodcastTinseltownIn this episode, Matthew and Whitney review “Hollywood” co-created by Ryan Murphy and Ian Brennan. The hosts discuss the complex themes of race and individual identity, while acknowledging the importance of lifting voices, and sharing their favorite show moments along the way. 2021-03-281h 06
CULTURED: An Entertainment PodcastUgly CriersUgly Crying / verb : a distraught, contorted, and uncontrollable form of sobbing. Hosts Whitney and Matthew discuss the shows and movies that take them to the point of no return. From Bridge to Terabithia to (wait for it…) Mamma Mia!, these are the moments that reduce us to a puddle of mangled tears. 2021-03-141h 13
CULTURED: An Entertainment PodcastTeam Edward, pt. 2The conversation continues with Matthew and Whiteny as they reminisce about the latter half of “The Twilight Saga,” Eclipse and Breaking Dawn. Settle in with a glass of rosé and get ready for a discussion about arguably the strongest aspects of this book/film series, and what these hosts consider to be the more problematic points of interest. 2021-02-281h 25
CULTURED: An Entertainment PodcastOne True Pair — a valentine's episodeHappy Valentine’s Day, from CULTURED! On this special episode, Whitney and Matthew talk about the relationships from their favorite shows that reign supreme. From first kisses to fights, and all the love and heartache in between. (WARNING : Listening to this episode may increase your risk of heart palpitations.)2021-02-141h 00
CULTURED: An Entertainment PodcastTeam Edward, pt. 1Fifteen years in the making, co-hosts and super fans, Matthew and Whitney start off their very first two-parter episode by talking about Stephanie Meyer’s iconic “Twilight” and “New Moon,” both literary and cinematic masterpieces. Listen on for a conversation about character development, individual choice, and how much they hate Jacob Black. 2021-02-071h 00
CULTURED: An Entertainment PodcastWatch PartyJoin Matthew and Whitney as they explore one of their (many) quarantine shows, “Search Party,” a genre-bending dark comedy, now streaming on HBOMax. They talk over their favorite moments from the show, what it means to be a Millenial in their twenties, and probably laugh a little too much together. 2021-01-2453 min
CULTURED: An Entertainment PodcastI Hate QuarantineIn this episode, Matthew and Whitney deconstruct “I Hate Suzie,” co-created by Lucy Prebble and Billie Piper, now streaming on HBOMax. They discuss the show’s realistic subject matter, themes of social expectations and pressure, fame, and what roles we all play in our own lives. 2021-01-1058 min
CULTURED: An Entertainment PodcastPilot — series premiereIn their first introductory episode, hosts Matthew Howland and Whitney Wilde welcome you to CULTURED, a new entertainment podcast; a bi-weekly series in which two best friends explore what television and film means to them. 2020-12-2723 min