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Accidental Tech PodcastAccidental Tech PodcastIs This Your Dog? Pre-show: Marco is… somewhere unexpected Modern 5G hotspots vs. tethering Casey’s travel router 🤬 cancer. Help sick kids. Donate to St. Jude now. The Marco Offset Podcastathon Part 1 Podcastathon Part 2 Follow-up: John’s PR …and Docker explorations fish iPhone 15 data transfers over USB-C Samuel Polay’s Apple Store experience Chris Jones’ experience USB-A ↔ USB-C adapters (via Eric Merrill) EdgeGate LeakGate Sharp Tech CaseGate Casey’s planned case Anker USB-C cable (the cable that didn’t fit) Umefly USB-C cable (the cable that does fit) Apple silicone case (via Ben Rabicoff) Viticci’s staining Apple Store examples Straps are the answer? (via Gem) Apple & chip...2023-09-271h 55Accidental Tech PodcastAccidental Tech PodcastI’ll Just Keep You for Ten Years Pre-show: Marco is living the true Land Rover experience TFL Offroad Your Daily Lex Follow-up: The foibles of a 2.1 setup (via Samuel Polay) Sony HT-A9 & SA-SW5 Video review Bundle on Amazon What’s the ∆ between Apple TVs? (via Andy Galletly) An Unsolicited Streaming App Spec Streaming App Sentiments Current vs. Previous-Gen Apple TV 4K YouTube video Identify your Apple TV model imessage-exporter (via Christopher Sardegna) Google Takeout Apple dropping Product Design Chief role Mac Studio is one-and-done? Jason’s post #askatp: Does subscribing to a dead show cause burden on Overcast? (via Scott Wright) Would a 8 × 64 GB MacBook read data 8× faster th...2023-02-162h 08Culture VacuumCulture VacuumParamount+ Launch PlusHoooo boy we took a break but streaming news sure didn’t. Samuel talks about the Paramount+ (soft) launch and then he and Calvin dive into all the streaming news they’ve missed. Also you, lovely listener, can look forward to a new episode this week touching on the world of gaming as well as a sorry for being gone so long/ --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/culturevacuum/support2021-04-2036 minCulture VacuumCulture Vacuum2021 Streaming Wars PreviewSamuel and Calvin give a (belated) preview of what to expect in 2021’s stage of the streaming wars. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/culturevacuum/support2021-02-221h 12Input/OutputInput/OutputGoogle’s Stadia finally comes to iOS / Nintendo’s toxic relationship with its biggest fansSadly, the Input/Output podcast is going on indefinite hiatus, so this is the last episode for the foreseeable future…. Google recently launched its Stadia gaming platform on iOS and iPadOS, making it the first major game-streaming service available for Apple's ecosystem. To work around Apple's App Store regulations, the company has been forced to produce a progressive web app – and it works perfectly. Input editor Ryan Houlihan and editor in chief Joshua Topolsky join us to discuss the news. And later: Nintendo’s relationship with its fans has been on a slow downward spiral as of late...2020-12-3015 minCulture VacuumCulture VacuumHBO Max Changes the GameEvery Warner bros movie is heading to HBO Max and Samuel and Calvin are here to break down why this is a game changing action from the studio. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/culturevacuum/support2020-12-1650 minInput/OutputInput/OutputHow to beautify your PS5 / Please stop making new emoji!The PlayStation 5’s widely mocked design comes with at least one advantage over the new Xbox: Its big side panels are easily removable and perfect for customization. Samuel Polay, co-host of the podcast Culture Vacuum, recently wrote an Input guide to painting your PS5 without destroying it. He joins us to discuss. And later: There are too many emoji, and it has to stop. So argues Input editor in chief Joshua Topolsky in a recent piece for the site. A few years back, he says, something sort of horrible began: We just kept making emoji for pretty much everything. He...2020-12-1410 minInput/OutputInput/OutputHas Netflix become a ripoff? / How Biden’s FCC will improve the internetA Netflix subscription is now the worst value in streaming, according to an Input piece by Samuel Polay, co-host of the podcast Culture Vacuum. He writes that the quality of Netflix’s offerings are not the issue; it’s that the company continues to lag behind competitors by failing to offer the highest quality picture to all of its customers. Samuel joins us to discuss. And later: Outgoing FCC Chairman Ajit Pai’s legacy will be defined by the body’s controversial repeal of net neutrality. But what can we expect from a Biden administration FCC? In short: Net neutrali...2020-12-0412 minCulture VacuumCulture VacuumThe PS5 is Here!Samuel and Calvin are joined by Michael Watts to discuss the PS5 launch! Next-gen gaming is here! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/culturevacuum/support2020-11-1900 minCulture VacuumCulture VacuumA Phone and A PresidentJoe Biden is the next President. Trump is trying to do a coup. Also, Calvin got an iPhone 12. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/culturevacuum/support2020-11-1000 minInput/OutputInput/OutputA new way influencers fake being rich / Why we need Apple Pay more than everInfluencers are buying empty shopping bags from high-end brands like Hermes and Pandora to pretend that they’re rich. And the people who resell the used, disposable bags are making good money, according to an Input article by writer Chris Stokel-Walker. Input editor Ryan Houlihan and editor in chief Joshua Topolsky join us to discuss this phenomenon. And later: Grocery chains have held out on Apple Pay and other contactless payment systems. But Covid-19 might – and indeed should – change that, argues Samuel Polay in a recent piece for Input. Ryan and Joshua talk about Samuel’s story. Read mor...2020-10-2810 minCulture VacuumCulture VacuumApple iPhone Event (2020)Samuel and Calvin discuss recent restructuring at Disney and then go deep into the new products announced at Apple’s October iPhone Event. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/culturevacuum/support2020-10-2300 minCulture VacuumCulture VacuumEp. 69: Apple and Epic enter the FandomeSamuel and Calvin break down the lawsuit between Apple and Epic Games and discuss DC Fandome. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/culturevacuum/support2020-09-071h 00Culture VacuumCulture Vacuum68: Peacock and XboxSamuel gives a brief review of Peacock, the worst streaming launch of the year, and then him and Calvin discuss Microsoft's Exclusive Games event. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/culturevacuum/support2020-08-1340 minCulture VacuumCulture VacuumEp. 67: WWDC 2020Samuel and Calvin break down all the big announcements from Apple’s WWDC 2020. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/culturevacuum/support2020-07-021h 00Culture VacuumCulture VacuumEp.66: PS5 Launch and the State of Next Gen ConsolesSony has now revealed a ton more information about the PlayStation 5, including what games to expect as well as the design. So this week, we take a lot of time to break down where both next-gen consoles from Sony and Microsoft are leading up to their launches this holiday season, as well as speculate about what customers can expect. Also, Samuel breaks down why most console buyers may want to buy a new TV to take advantage of the new hardware. And, of course,  we give our guesses as to what the consoles will cost.  ...2020-06-181h 28Culture VacuumCulture VacuumEp. 65: HBO Max Launch (Black Lives Matter)Total honesty, it felt weird talking about the atrocious behavior of violent cops and how they abuse the black community in the same hour we talked about HBO Max, but we felt we’d be doing a disservice not talking about the change in our country that has followed the murder of George Floyd.  So yes, we spend a lot of time talking about something you may not want to hear about, and then awkwardly pivot to talking about a streaming service. We understand if you may not be along for that ride. Please do...2020-06-121h 20Culture VacuumCulture VacuumEp. 64: Joe Rogan’s Snyder CutJoe Rogan sold out to Spotify, the Snyder Cut is actually happening, and Avatar (the good avatar) is a thing you can watch on Netflix. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/culturevacuum/support2020-05-281h 31Culture VacuumCulture VacuumEp. 63: Mostly Tech StuffThe media world is still shut down so we take time to focus on the developments in the world of technology. We discuss the Unreal Engine 5 demo for PS5, an update on Quibi, and much more! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/culturevacuum/support2020-05-211h 08Culture VacuumCulture VacuumEp. 62: A Hodge PodgeThere’s still nothing new to talk about so Samuel and Calvin talk everything from QAnon to new iPad Keyboards, and end with a brief discussion on the FX show “Dave.” --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/culturevacuum/support2020-04-291h 17Culture VacuumCulture VacuumEp. 61: Devs ReviewSamuel and Calvin talk about rumors of a customer processor for Pixel phones as well as the launch of the Oneplus 8 series phones and the 2020 iPhone SE. Later they are joined by Eliot Dewberry of the Youtube Channel “Internet Today” to discuss the season finale of ‘Devs.’ --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/culturevacuum/support2020-04-221h 41Culture VacuumCulture VacuumEp. 60: The Quibis have LandedSamuel and Calvin are joined by Ricky Hayberg of the youtube channel “Internet Today” to discuss the launch of Quibi as Culture Vacuum’s coverage of the streaming wars continues. Recode Interview with Quibi founder Jeffrey Katzenberg Please support us on Patreon --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/culturevacuum/support2020-04-131h 10Culture VacuumCulture VacuumEp. 59: Tiger KingSamuel and Calvin may be late to the Tiger King train but they sure aren’t gonna let that stop them from talking about it as blissful distraction in these trying times. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/culturevacuum/support2020-04-0845 minCulture VacuumCulture VacuumEp. 58: The Bidet ApocalypseThe Coronavirus is still happening so we’re still going to talk about it. But to keep you entertained we also discuss new details on Next Gen Consoles, the death of E3, and new iPads. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/culturevacuum/support2020-03-301h 07Culture VacuumCulture VacuumEp.57: We've Gone Viral (Season 4 Premiere)What better way to start the new season than with a global pandemic. Hold on to your butts and wash your hands. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/culturevacuum/support2020-03-1657 minCulture VacuumCulture VacuumThe 2020 Oscar Nominees are In...!Tune in for the results of our Oscar Nomination predictions and our thoughts on the nominees as a whole in this little bonus episode. Season 4 coming in February --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/culturevacuum/support2020-01-1749 minCulture VacuumCulture VacuumEp. 56: Season 3 Finale-The Best (and Worst) of 2019Samuel and Michael discuss their favorite and least favorite movies and TV shows of the year ahead of the Oscar Nominations next week. Thank you for an incredible season 3! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/culturevacuum/support2020-01-091h 21Culture VacuumCulture VacuumEp. 55: The Year in Gaming (2019)Samuel and Calvin break down the year in gaming: notable titles, big industry shifts and trends, and what to look forward to with the next generation of home consoles just around the corner. They also talk about Apple's new Mac Pro and the importance of it to a very specific set of people.  --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/culturevacuum/support2019-12-181h 08Culture VacuumCulture VacuumEp. 54: Predicting the Oscars NominationsMichael is back in the guest seat as he and Samuel try to predict the nominees for the 2020 Academy Awards. Plus! An open letter to Star Wars Fans. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/culturevacuum/support2019-12-1150 minCulture VacuumCulture VacuumEp.53 Disney+ Launch and ParasiteSamuel is joined by Michael this week to run through some of Samuel’s predictions that have come to pass, the launch of Disney+ and the Mandalorian, and review Bong Joon-Ho’s latest masterpiece “Parasite”. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/culturevacuum/support2019-11-271h 24Culture VacuumCulture VacuumEp. 52: Apple TV+ Launch ReviewSamuel and Calvin talk about the AirPods Pro and PC gaming before reviewing the launch lineup of Apple TV+ as the streaming wars start. Is Dickinson the hot new teen dramedy? Is See the next Game of Thrones? Will For All Mankind set a new standard for historical fiction? Will the Morning Show score Apple the Emmy gold they seek? Are these questions hyperbolic and miss the real importance of what this service means? Tune in! Find out! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/culturevacuum/support2019-11-061h 08Culture VacuumCulture VacuumEp.51: The PoliticianMichael joins us again to fill in for Calvin this week to talk Netflix's The Politician and revive he and Samuel's usual brand of disorganized wonder. Support the show on Patreon --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/culturevacuum/support2019-10-1759 minCulture VacuumCulture VacuumEp.50: Joker's Society MovieIt's the Joker review. It's the fiftieth episode. It's an episode with Michael as a guest. It's the one where there is indeed a society that is discussed to figure out if people live in it. And also all the bad Joker impressions are saved for the end. Thanks for listening fellow society members.  Support the Show on Patreon --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/culturevacuum/support2019-10-091h 03Culture VacuumCulture VacuumEp.49: The One Where Kevin Feige Had a Good WeekThis is more of a rambling episode in which Samuel and Calvin talk about the new iPhone cameras, Kevin Feige's announced Star Wars project, and Spider-Man's reentry into the MCU. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/culturevacuum/support2019-10-041h 02Culture VacuumCulture VacuumEp.48: Apple TV+ and Carnival RowApple has more details on their forthcoming streaming service that may just make it worth checking out, and Amazon has the first of many forthcoming expensive fantasy shows out now with "Carnival Row." Come and see if they're worth your time on an all new Culture Vacuum. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/culturevacuum/support2019-09-181h 32Culture VacuumCulture VacuumEp.47: D23 and Mindhunter Season 2Samuel and Calvin break down all the spicy Disney+ news out of the D23 convention and review the second season of Netflix's Mindhunter.  Support the show on Patreon --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/culturevacuum/support2019-09-061h 12Culture VacuumCulture VacuumEp.46: BIG SPIDER-MAN NEWS!?OHHHHHHHHH boy do we have stuff to talk about this week. Disney sabotaged their Spider-man deal with Sony like they were trying to win a Chinese Trade War, Apple TV+ has a price and rumored release date, 20th Century Fox is likely shut down because Dark Phoenix bombed so hard. It's an all news episode of Culture Vacuum, and Samuel and Calvin are here to help you digest. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/culturevacuum/support2019-08-211h 09Culture VacuumCulture VacuumEp. 45: Me and Hobbs and Shaw and THE BOYS!Samuel and Calvin jump deep into the stupid with "Fast and Furious Presents: Hobbs and Shaw" but climb out into the lightening with Amazon Prime's "The Boys." I don't know if you know, but those super heroes sure do live in a society. Support the show on Patreon --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/culturevacuum/support2019-08-151h 06Culture VacuumCulture VacuumEp. 44: Once Upon A Time In HollywoodThere's a mix of rambling regarding Comic-con, the Lion King, and cults before Samuel and Calvin get into their conversation around Quentin Tarantino's latest opus "Once Upon A Time In Hollywood" (spoilers they loved it). You should know the drill at this point though.  Support the show on Patreon --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/culturevacuum/support2019-08-021h 10Culture VacuumCulture VacuumBonus Interview: The Snyder CutSamuel sits down to talk with an organizer of the online "Release the Snyder Cut" campaign. Support the Show on Patreon --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/culturevacuum/support2019-07-291h 19Culture VacuumCulture VacuumEp. 43: San Diego Comic Con 2019 but Mostly MarvelShorter episode this week. Samuel sat down with his friend Andrew to discuss the Marvel panel and Comic Con this year and the show and movie announcements they felt were the standouts this year. Lady Thor! WandaVision! And much more. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/culturevacuum/support2019-07-2536 minCulture VacuumCulture VacuumEp. 42: ChernobylSamuel and Calvin cover the other likely winner of Best Limited Series at the Emmys this year, HBO's Chernobyl. They discuss the history around the show, the creators...interesting career path, and the way the show highlights the dangers of fanaticism for any ideology. Tune in and be sure to watch Chernobyl if you haven't because it's a good one. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/culturevacuum/support2019-07-171h 02Culture VacuumCulture VacuumEp. 41: Spider-Man Far From HomeSamuel and Calvin get right down to business to share their thoughts on Spider-Man: Far From Home, what it means for the MCU, how it further highlights the dynamics of the Marvel/Sony relationship, and of course if it was any good. Support the Show on Culture Vacuum --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/culturevacuum/support2019-07-1056 minCulture VacuumCulture VacuumEp. 40: Toy Story 4Samuel and Calvin discuss the terrible year at the box office being had by every studio not named Disney and then review the latest Pixar film, Toy Story 4. Tears were shed, goodbyes were made, and lots of money was fed to the terrifying conglomerate slowly devouring the world. Everything is fine on the latest episode of Culture Vacuum. Support the Show on Patreon --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/culturevacuum/support2019-06-261h 09Culture VacuumCulture VacuumEp. 39: When They See UsThis episode deals with more serious subject matter towards the end. In the first half, Samuel and Calvin talk about more details that have come to light for the Warner Media streaming service and touch on some of the updates for the upcoming crop of game streaming services out of E3 like Google Stadia and Microsoft's Project xCloud.  They then discuss Ava DuVernay's Netflix miniseries "When They See Us" about the Central Park five. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/culturevacuum/support2019-06-131h 13Culture VacuumCulture VacuumSpecial: A Series of Correct Opinions Regarding 'Game of Thrones'Michael's here to talk about Game of Thrones with Samuel. Come for the large amounts of rambling disappointment, stay for the perfect analogy with which to analyze all further media you consume: SMOOTHIES! Support the show on Patreon --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/culturevacuum/support2019-06-121h 18Culture VacuumCulture VacuumEp. 38: RocketmanThe Elton John Musical biopic "Rocketman" is in theaters. Is it better than "Bohemian Rhapsody"? Yes. This and many more hot takes in this episode of the Culture Vacuum Podcast. Support this show on Patreon --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/culturevacuum/support2019-06-051h 02Culture VacuumCulture VacuumEp. 37: Alladin and John WickWe start, of course with your regular update about the fast movie world of streaming media. Afterwards Samuel and Calvin rant about the very bad 'Alladin' remake and rave about John Wick 3. Support the show on Patreon --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/culturevacuum/support2019-05-291h 30Culture VacuumCulture VacuumEp. 36: Detective PikachuDisney sheds light on their Star Wars and Avatar plans, including release dates for the trilogy being helmed by Game of Thrones show runners David Benioff and D.B. Weiss. Samuel and Calvin also discuss Detective Pikachu, the first video game movie that may not be a complete pile of garbage. Support the show on Patreon --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/culturevacuum/support2019-05-151h 01Culture VacuumCulture VacuumEp. 35: More Like Sonic the BAD-hogSamuel and Calvin break down the phenomenal financial success of Endgame, the disastrous reception of the new Sonic the Hedgehog trailer, and the actual sequel to Charlie and the Chocolate Factory that not enough people talk about.  Support the Show on Patreon --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/culturevacuum/support2019-05-081h 12Culture VacuumCulture VacuumEp. 34: Avengers EndgameSamuel and Calvin are here with a spoiler filled conversation about Avengers: Endgame. It's the biggest movie ever so you've either seen it or don't care. Oh yeah, also Michael is back! Support the show on Patreon --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/culturevacuum/support2019-05-041h 28Culture VacuumCulture VacuumEp. 33: Disney+ and Shazam!Samuel and Calvin followup their Disney episode with recent news about their upcoming streaming service Disney+ and discuss Shazam and its impact on the DC Universe. Support the Show on Patreon --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/culturevacuum/support2019-04-241h 15Culture VacuumCulture VacuumEp. 32: We All Fear the MouseDisney has now completed their acquisition of Fox Studios, ushering in a new age of Hollywood. Samuel and Calvin break down the problems with Disney as a studio creatively as well as the many issues raised by the Fox merger. If you've found yourself at all concerned or curious with the state of the Mouse House, this is the place to be. Support Culture Vacuum on Patreon  --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/culturevacuum/support2019-04-031h 21Culture VacuumCulture VacuumEp. 31: James Gunn, Google Stadia, and Jordan Peele's "Us"Samuel and Calvin discuss James Gunn getting rehired by Marvel for Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 as well as the importance and potential of Google's recently announced Stadia cloud gaming platform. They also break down some of the meaning behind Jordan Peele's latest hit, "Us", including the social message and many, many layered metaphors within it. Support Culture Vacuum on Patreon --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/culturevacuum/support2019-03-281h 35Culture VacuumCulture VacuumEp. 30: Captain MarvelSamuel and new co-host Calvin sit down to discuss "Captain Marvel", its place in the MCU, and the weird nerds who somehow made it controversial. Support the show on Patreon --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/culturevacuum/support2019-03-1458 minCulture VacuumCulture VacuumEp. 29: F@#k the AcademyMichael returns as a special guest. It was DC's year, the academy did some bad things, and a long and drawn out rant about why the world is burning. Enjoy, I guess. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/culturevacuum/support2019-02-031h 28Culture VacuumCulture VacuumSeason 3 Premiere! Venom and Cinematic UniversesSeason 3 has a new vibe. We'll be producing a small batch of episodes that are hyper-focused on specific topics in entertainment. Release schedule will also be a bit more erratic, but we hope you'll enjoy them anyways. This episode reviews "Venom" and the brief and messy history of connected Universes in Hollywood. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/culturevacuum/support2018-10-138h 20Culture VacuumCulture VacuumEp. 27: Solo A Star Wars StorySamuel and Michael discuss Solo: A Star Wars Story and whether it's a good movie or a bad movie, you know, like a review. Also this is our mid-season break so be sure to listen after the review to find out what to expect over the summer from Culture Vacuum. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/culturevacuum/support2018-05-3047 minCulture VacuumCulture VacuumEp. 26: Deadpool 2 Review!Samuel gives his thoughts on the new season of Netflix's "Dear White People" and he and Michael review "Deadpool 2", the second Deadpool movie about the hero Deadpool. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/culturevacuum/support2018-05-2453 minCulture VacuumCulture VacuumEpisode 25: We'll See. A New Open FormatMichael and Samuel are testing out a new open format for the show in season 2. They'll still touch on important events in entertainment and culture, but in a way that is more casual and allows them to look back and ramble semi-coherently. It's pretty darn cool if you ask us. In this episode they touch on early reactions for "Solo: A Star Wars Story" and have a discussion about toxic fandom, among other things as it was a very open conversation. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/culturevacuum/support2018-05-1455 minCulture VacuumCulture VacuumEp. 24: Season 2! The MCU Bracket TournamentIt's a brand new season of Culture Vacuum, so be sure to tune in to find out what's going to be different moving forward. In this episosde, Michael and Samuel are joined by their friend Patrick to review the new God of War game and fight in a massive bracket tournament to determine once and for all what the best movie in the Marvel Cinematic Universe in. Be sure to listen and let us know what you think by sending in a call-in with the Anchor app. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/culturevacuum/support2018-05-072h 20Culture VacuumCulture VacuumUpdate: We’re on Anchor!Just letting you all know the podcast is now being hosted on anchor. What does this mean? In short, you can call into the show and send in reaction. Be sure to download Anchor on the App Store and follow us there. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/culturevacuum/support2018-05-0201 minCulture VacuumCulture Vacuum23: Avengers Infinity War ReviewSamuel and his old friend Daniel review Avengers Infinity War. (Full Spoilers!) --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/culturevacuum/support2018-04-3046 minCulture VacuumCulture Vacuum22: A Conversation with Nick GregorioSamuel sits down with Producer and Director Nick Gregorio of Dank/FIre and Machinima to discuss fandom and the future of media (and lots of other things). --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/culturevacuum/support2018-04-091h 37Culture VacuumCulture Vacuum21: A Conversation with Killer Mike and Ready Player One ReviewSamuel talks with Killer Mike about the importance of Black Panther and Inclusion and reviews the new Steven Spielberg movie, Ready Player One. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/culturevacuum/support2018-04-0245 minCulture VacuumCulture Vacuum20: Avengers:Infinity War Trailer and Tomb Raider ReviewOn this episode Michael and Samuel discuss new trailers for Avengers:Infinity War and Fantastic Beasts:The Crimes of Grindlewald, SXSW reactions to Ready Player One, and the news that Spike Lee is making a Spider-Man spinoff and Ava DuVernay being signed to helm a "New Gods" movie for DC and Warner Bros. Also they talk about the new Tomb Raider movie, which is an action movie based off a videogame.   Support what we do on Patreon --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/culturevacuum/support2018-03-1958 minCulture VacuumCulture Vacuum19: WOW! CLICKBAIT Movie Sites Go Too Far?! (Also Jessica Jones and A Wrinkle in Time)Samuel and Michael review the new Season of Jessica Jones and A Wrinkle in Time --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/culturevacuum/support2018-03-131h 25Culture VacuumCulture Vacuum18: The Oscars 2018, Baby!Michael and Samuel give there thoughts on the 2018 Academy Awards, where Shape of Water won five awards, including Best Picture. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/culturevacuum/support2018-03-0551 minCulture VacuumCulture Vacuum2018 Oscars Predictions SpecialTune in to this Bonus episode for our predictions of what to expect at the 90th Annual Academy Awards. Our full reaction and breakdown of the ceremony will be out Monday. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/culturevacuum/support2018-03-031h 12Culture VacuumCulture VacuumBox Office Breakdown: Black Panther Still ReignsIn this episode of Culture Vacuum Box Office Breakdown, Samuel looks into the continuing success of "Black Panther" and looks into new releases "Annihilation" and "Game Night." --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/culturevacuum/support2018-02-2706 minCulture VacuumCulture Vacuum17: Annihilation and Game NightSamuel and Michael discuss Joss Whedon's departure from the Batgirl movie and review new movies Annihilation and Game Night. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/culturevacuum/support2018-02-261h 37Culture VacuumCulture VacuumBox Office Breakdown: All Hail the KingSamuel breaks down the President's day weekend 2018 box office, where Black Panther made more than $235 million, setting records and making history. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/culturevacuum/support2018-02-2010 minCulture VacuumCulture Vacuum16: Black Panther ReviewMichael and Samuel Review Marvel's Black Panther. It debuted to over $192 million in the US, becoming one of the highest grossing openings ever, but is it any good? (Yes, it's very, very good). --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/culturevacuum/support2018-02-191h 48Culture VacuumCulture Vacuum15: What are You Thinking?!Michael and Samuel discuss the rumors that Michael Bay is going to direct Lobo, the new Star Wars movies from the Game of Thrones creators, and review The Cloverfield Paradox, Devilman:Crybaby, as well as give their thoughts on the 2018 Grammy Awards. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/culturevacuum/support2018-02-121h 35Culture VacuumCulture Vacuum14: Black Panther Sabotage and Oscar Catchup Part 1Samuel and Michael discuss the recent attempts to sabotage Black Panther on Rotten Tomatoes and review Lady Bird and Three Billboards Outside Ebbing Missouri. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/culturevacuum/support2018-02-051h 10Culture VacuumCulture Vacuum13: The Oscar NominationsSamuel breaks down the Oscar nominees and gives his thoughts on how well the Academy did this year. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/culturevacuum/support2018-01-2943 minCulture VacuumCulture Vacuum12: Call Me By Your Name and Proud MarySamuel and Michael discuss the incredibly beautiful movie "Call Me By Your Name" and the incredibly funny movie "Proud Mary." --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/culturevacuum/support2018-01-221h 22Culture VacuumCulture Vacuum11: The Harry Potter BracketSamuel and Michael are joined by Harry Potter superfan Jason Price to run the bracket and decide what is definitivley the best Harry Potter movie. (Fantastic Beasts did not qualify because that movie is very bad.) Also, in the news segment, Samuel and Michael discuss the possibility of Scarlett Johanson getting her own Black Widow Movie, and Fox shuffling their Deadpool, New Mutants, and Gambit movies. Tune in this week because it's going to be a big one. Support what we do on Patreon --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/culturevacuum/support2018-01-151h 03Culture VacuumCulture VacuumSpecial Episode: Culture Vacuum's Best of 2017Hey there Unwatchable fans! While the main show is coming back really soon, we wanted to give you guys a piece of the other podcast we've been making all about the world of movies. This is our Best of 2017 episode, so please enjoy and look forward for more Unwatchable to come this month.  Support what we do on Patreon --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/culturevacuum/support2018-01-081h 13Culture VacuumCulture Vacuum10: The Best of 2017 and what to see in 2018In this episode, Michael and Samuel discuss lists of the ten best movies of 2017. Also, they take bets on which movie will be the big bomb of 2018 as well as the movies they are actually excited to see. 2018 is set to be a huge year for movies with films like Avengers: Infinity War and Black Panther due along with returning franchises Jurassic World and Mission Impossible. All that and more in this episode of the Culture Vacuum Podcast Support what we do: www.patreon.com/culturevacuum --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/culturevacuum/support2018-01-081h 13Culture VacuumCulture VacuumEp. 9: Ranking the Superhero Movies of 2017In this episode of Culture Vacuum, Samuel and Michael discuss how MoviePass has changed the way they value movies and rank the superhero movies of 2017. Will Justice League somehow not be ranked last? Tune in to find out. Things are wrapped up with a review of Season 4 of the Netflix series Peaky Blinders. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/culturevacuum/support2018-01-011h 14Culture VacuumCulture VacuumEp. 8: Bright and NetflixMichael and Samuel review the new Netflix movie, Bright, starring Will Smith and Joel Edgerton. They also discuss the state of Netflix in 2017, and the plans it has moving forward. Consider supporting the show at www.patreon.com/unwatchable --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/culturevacuum/support2017-12-2457 minCulture VacuumCulture VacuumEp. 7: Star Wars: The Last JediThe Golden Globes are responded to, and The Last Jedi is reviewed. Support what we're doing at www.patreon.com/culturevacuum --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/culturevacuum/support2017-12-1846 minCulture VacuumCulture VacuumEp. 6: Disney and Fox, plus The Shape of Water ReviewJoin in on the next stage for Culture Vacuum, as Michael Watts joins in as the permanent co-host. He and Samuel discuss the upcoming sale of Fox's assets to Disney, and share their thoughts on the new film The Shape of Water. If you would like to support what we're doing, please consider subscribing to us on Patreon. www.patreon.com/culturevacuum --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/culturevacuum/support2017-12-1154 minCulture VacuumCulture VacuumEp. 5: The Disaster Artist and the Contenders for Best Films of the YearSamuel gives a preview of what movies are currently in the running for Culture Vacuum's top 10 movies of 2017 and his review of The Disaster Artist. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/culturevacuum/support2017-12-0526 minCulture VacuumCulture VacuumEp. 4: Justice LeagueSamuel is rejoined by Josef Roeder to discuss the mess of a movie that is Justice League. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/culturevacuum/support2017-11-211h 10Culture VacuumCulture VacuumEp. 3: The Success of "IT"This week, Samuel talks with his friend Josef about "IT"; what they liked or didn't like, the differences from the book, and what it means for the Horror genre. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/culturevacuum/support2017-09-1857 minCulture VacuumCulture VacuumEp. 2: What's happening with DC and Beats by DreOn the second episode of the culture vacuum podcast, Samuel explains everything going on with Warner Brothers and their DC Comics properties, and recommends some independent movies to see during the late August movie lull. Also, he talks with his friend Michael Watts about the HBO documentary-series 'The Defiant Ones' and they try to answer the question: "Are Beats still relevant?" Be sure to visit our website www.culturevacuum.com --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/culturevacuum/support2017-08-2948 minCulture VacuumCulture VacuumEp.1: Comic Con 2017 and Jake PaulOn the first Episode of Culture Vacuum, Samuel gives his thoughts on some of the news and trailers coming out of Comic Con this year, and he and his friend Michael discuss the controversy surrounding Youtube Vlogger Jake Paul. All that plus more news and a few rants in the world of movies and culture make this a killer start to what is sure to be a very important podcast (read with sarcasm). --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/culturevacuum/support2017-07-2452 minCulture VacuumCulture VacuumComing Soon: The Culture Vacuum PodcastThe Culture Vacuum Podcast is just around the corner. 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