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XtemporaneousEpisode 125: Life Lessons in GenX Movies: Interview with the VampireIn 1994, Interview With the Vampire was unleashed upon an innocent population. A star vehicle for both Tom Cruise and Brad Pitt, the movie was a smash hit. This week, we continue to explore our theme of life lessons in GenX movies. Can we learn from our bloodsucking friends? Listen and find out. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/marc-snediker/support
2023-02-1054 minXtemporaneousEpisode 124: Ted Lasso Part DeuxEveryone likes stuff for free, especially stuff you usually have to pay for. Or producer is traveling this week for work so we are offering you this chance to listen to one of our patreon episodes. In this episode, we talk about the upcoming third season of Ted Lasso. We discuss our predictions for the show and complain about it not being released already. Do you BELIEVE? --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/marc-snediker/support
2023-02-0354 minXtemporaneousEpisode 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 this fan...
2023-01-0651 minXtemporaneousEpisode 119: 2022 in ReviewWell, 2022 was certainly a year. We had a lot of personal successes and a great time producing the podcast. In this episode, we reflect on the year that was. We discuss top movies, news stories, word of the year, and significant deaths. Thank you all for your support and we will talk to you next year. Next year. Get it? --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/marc-snediker/support
2022-12-3058 minXtemporaneousFree Patreon Sample: The Gig Economy and the Ethics of TippingThis holiday season, we want to thank not only our listeners, but our tireless producer was unexpectedly run over by a reindeer in the last couple of weeks. Metaphorically. In order to allow her to recuperate, we are sharing a very special episode from our paid Patreon podcast about the gig economy and the ethics of tipping that we released way back in April. We will be back next week to wrap up the year that was 2022. Happy holidays, GenXers and Genx-adjacent listeners. We appreciate your support. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/marc-snediker/support
2022-12-2357 minXtemporaneousEpisode 117: Baby Did a Bad Bad Thing: Ghislaine Maxwell Female PredatorThis week, we welcome a special guest Kelly (@kelemerry) to discuss the Netflix documentary "Ghislaine Maxwell: Filthy Rich." We discuss the role Maxwell played in Jeffrey Epstein's sex ring. Is the patriarchy really ultimately to blame? Probably. But that doesn't relieve Maxwell from responsibility for her heinous behavior. Sources “Ghislaine Maxwell’s ‘Grooming’ Explained by a Forensic Psychologist.” 2021. Newsweek. December 22, 2021. https://www.newsweek.com/ghislaine-maxwells-grooming-behavior-explained-forensic-psychologist-1662100. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/marc-snediker/support
2022-12-161h 08XtemporaneousEpisode 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. Sources 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. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/marc-snediker/support
2022-12-0954 minXtemporaneousEpisode 113: 1980s Alternative Comedy: The Young OnesThis week we welcome back Dave Conger for a fascinating and hilarious discussion of the British Comedy TV show, "The Young Ones." Often seen as a reaction against the Oxbridge comedy of Monty Python, The Young Ones crashed on the scene in the early 80s. We discuss the origins and impact of this more "punk" comedy show as well as how we discovered them in the salad days of our youth. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/marc-snediker/support
2022-11-181h 00XtemporaneousEpisode 110: Vampire Insider Explores the Novel Interview With The VampireIn this episode Joann, Marc, and Kristina dive into a discussion about the novel that started it all -- Anne Rice's 1976 classic, Interview with the Vampire. We explore themes and metaphors, talk about what scares us and who our favorites are, and try to come to terms with Louis' incessant whining. We also give our thoughts on the trailer that was released at comic con. Please follow us on our twitter @Vampire_Insider for updates about upcoming episodes and fun interaction about Vampire lore and legend. Sources: swjones. 2013. “Interview with the Vampire and New Orleans in the Context of Lit...
2022-10-281h 02XtemporaneousEpisode 109: Debate and Logical Fallacies: This is Funnier Than it SoundsIn 1968, conservative editor and TV host William F. Buckley, Jr. and liberal provocateur and playwright Gore Vidal, engaged in a series of debates during the two presidential conventions. The tumult of the times was matched by the conflict between these two intellectuals. Featured in the 2015 documentary, "Best of Enemies," (Magnolia Pictures) these debates heralded the age of television punditry and news as entertainment. We examine the most famous of these debates and discuss debate and argument philosophy. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/marc-snediker/support
2022-10-211h 03XtemporaneousEpisode 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 minXtemporaneousEpisode 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 minXtemporaneousEpisode 102: GenX Fads: Seamonkeys, Friendship Pins, and Simon at Studio 54Sources: “Fashion Plates from TOMY (1978).” 2018. Toy Tales. February 5, 2018. https://toytales.ca/fashion-plates-from-tomy-1978/. “15 Delightfully Odd Historical Fads.” 2013. Mental Floss. November 15, 2013. https://www.mentalfloss.com/article/53667/15-delightfully-odd-historical-fads. “Friendship Pins in the 1980s.” 2007. Like Totally 80s. November 5, 2007. http://www.liketotally80s.com/2007/11/friendship-pins/. “Simon (Game).” 2020. Wikipedia. July 25, 2020. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Simon_(game). “In the 80s - Clothes of the Eighties, Barrettes with Ribbons.” n.d. Www.inthe80s.com. Accessed August 21, 2022. http://www.inthe80s.com/clothes/cathygardenourcom0.shtml. “Jelly Shoes | 80s Jelly Shoes.” 2015. March 12, 2015. https://www.80sfashion.org/jelly-shoes/. “Mood Rings | Encyclopedia.com.” n.d. Www.encyclopedia.com. https://www.encyclopedia.com/fashion/enc...
2022-09-0252 minXtemporaneousEpisode 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_sadism_more_common_than_people_think_newscred/ --- Support th...
2022-08-261h 20XtemporaneousEpisode 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. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/marc-snediker/support
2022-08-191h 24XtemporaneousEpisode 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 happened, what...
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XtemporaneousEpisode 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. Sources 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. Le Bon, Gustave, 1841-1931. The Crowd : a Study of...
2022-07-0156 minXtemporaneousEpisode 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 a...
2022-06-171h 01XtemporaneousSample 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 Archeologist, whi...
2022-05-3015 minXtemporaneousEpisode 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. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/marc-snediker/support
2022-05-2046 minXtemporaneousEpisode 83: Rerelease - Contextualizing Conspiracy TheoriesThis is an oldie but a goodie that we are rereleasing while Marc celebrates his son's wedding. Conspiracy theories are everywhere, so we wanted to contextualize them. Please note, this is when we were still known as xtemporaneous and before we got our cool new podcasting equipment. If you want to hear more about conspiracies from us please see also: Flat Earth: episodes 2 and 3 Anti-Vax: episode 4 Qconspiracy: episodes 32 and 33 Our key sources are below. Does subliminal "advertising" actually work? It might: https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/sold-language/201101/subliminal-seduction-gets-second-glance Top Ten Conspiracy Theories: https://www.livescience.com/11375-top-ten-conspiracy-theories.html Bush Atta...
2022-05-131h 06XtemporaneousEpisode 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. Sources Taylor, John with Tom Sykes: In The Pleasure Groove: Love, Death & Duran Duran. Plume. 2012. Zaleski, A...
2022-05-061h 00XtemporaneousEpisode 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 are...
2022-04-2247 minXtemporaneousEpisode 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 follow us on our...
2022-04-1551 minXtemporaneousEpisode 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 hour. Ple...
2022-04-0154 minXtemporaneousEpisode 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. Sources Roughead, William. "The Bloody History of the True Crime Genre". JSTOR Daily. Ithaka Harbors. 2016-08-24. Archived from the or...
2022-03-1156 minXtemporaneousEpisode 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 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v...
2022-02-1832 minXtemporaneousEpisode 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 find...
2022-01-281h 04XtemporaneousEpisode 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, 2020ORIGINAL:JUL 31, 2019 https://www...
2022-01-2152 minXtemporaneousEpisode 67:MTV and the Dollar that Changed the 80sThis is the second in our Accidental 80s arc. In this episode we dig into the accident that changed the face of 80s cable tv and countless tweens' and teens' lives. We discuss the history of video and MTV, our favorite (and least favorite) videos, and the dollar that made it all possible. Sources Biography: I want my MTV Directed by Patrick Waldrop, Tyler Measom. A&E 2019. Tannebaum, Rob and Craig Marks. I Want My MTV: The Uncensored Story of the Music Video Revolution. Penguin, 2011 The Buggles: Video Killed the Radio Star https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W8r-tXRLazs MTV...
2022-01-141h 08XtemporaneousEpisode 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 boys! Finally end...
2022-01-0748 minXtemporaneousEpisode 63: It's Misogynistic and Drips with Colonialistic Overtones, But it Has a Catchy Beat and I Can Dance to It: Problematic 80s songsMarc and Kristina are looking at political correctness and the way that concept has evolved over time. We put ten GenX favorite songs to the test. Yep they are problematic. Yep we still like them. Trigger warning: some of these lyrics are really problematic from a homophobia, misogynistic, sexist, colonialistic perspective. If this isn't your vibe, we understand and we look forward to seeing you next week. 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_ts5Kw Beastie Boys, Girls: https://www.yo...
2021-12-101h 18XtemporaneousEpisode 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. “He's Semi-Famous for Being Flat-out...
2021-11-2745 minXtemporaneousEpisode 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.salon.com/2013/09/13/study_sadism_more_common_than_people_think_newscred/ ...
2021-11-191h 19XtemporaneousEpisode 59: Repromote O-Fish-Hole -- I like how you got me thereThis is a re-promote of the second episode in our NXIVM arc. 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 you can and subscribe and share with a friend if you enjoy us. Thanks for coming back each week to listen; we apprec...
2021-11-1254 minXtemporaneousEpisode 58: He's a friend when things get tough: puppets, colonialization of Sleestaks and Saturday morning GenX kids showsIs it time for timer? Do you hanker for a hunk of cheese? Did you wake up early before your parents, make a bowl of cereal and eat it in front of the tv watching all your favorite shows? Do you know who the Banana Splits are? How about HR Pufnstuf? Are you afraid of Sleestaks? We've got the episode for you. We look first at the history of puppets (very briefly) and then we go into the world of 70s children's shows focusing on the wildness of Sid and Marty Krofft properties HR Pufnstuf and The Land of the Lost. I...
2021-11-061h 15XtemporaneousEpisode 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 the Pursuit of Financial Freedom. ht...
2021-10-2259 minXtemporaneousEpisode 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 hope t...
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XtemporaneousEpisode 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. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/marc-snediker/support
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XtemporaneousEpisode 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 Psicológicas, vol. II, núm...
2021-08-131h 11XtemporaneousEpisode 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--- Support this podcast: http...
2021-08-061h 13XtemporaneousEpisode 45: Okay Boomer an Exploration of the GenerationsMarc and Kristina talk about the generations and the ongoing conflict between them. Sources quoted:Generations defined: http://www.marketingteacher.com/the-six-living-generations-in-america/ and https://www.thoughtco.com/names-of-generations-1435472Strauss Howe Starter Pack: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Strauss%E2%80%93Howe_generational_theory--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/marc-snediker/support
2021-07-311h 02XtemporaneousEpisode 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-adultsSpeed Racer Theme: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=suCm1w_KTiYAbout Grape Kun: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-Txw_HHyqPQArticles 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 e...
2021-07-221h 12XtemporaneousEpisode 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--- Support this...
2021-07-1552 minXtemporaneousepisode 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=qOZhTHpFEisFor Joey Diaz vs. Alex Jones: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MmeYrBTTvJgFor Alex Jones and Joe: For Joe and Candace Owens: https://www.youtube.com/watc...
2021-06-2354 minXtemporaneousEpisode 38: Life After Death?In this episode we explore some theories for what happens after death. This is not a discussion about ghosts or heaven, but simply a conversation about whether consciousness dies with the body or if it is instead able to somehow transcend death. We discuss mediums, near death experience, and reincarnation using Leslie Kean's book Surviving Death: A Journalist Investigates the afterlife and its companion Netflix Documentary called Surviving Death. Please share us with a friend and follow us on social media (linktree below). Thank you so much for coming to listen to us each week.https://linktr.ee/xtemporaneouspod
2021-05-271h 15XtemporaneousEpisode 36: A Very Special XtemporaneousThe "Clips Episode" is a time-honored tradition on network television. Whenever the writers felt particularly creatively bankrupt, they would air a Clips Episode. Justified by a flimsy Frame Story, the show mostly featured short vignettes from past episodes. Marc, our intrepid hero, is struck in the head by a baseball hat and descends into a deamlike state from which he remembers his glorious past as a podcaster. Join us, if you will, as we take this very special journey down the halls of the Xtemporaneous archives.--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/marc-snediker/support
2021-05-1357 minXtemporaneousEpisode 34: Sneetch, Please! When art and cancel culture collide.In this episode we look at a few different ways that entertainment powers that be have been engaging with problematic films, books, and fine art. They aren't really being cancelled but our eyes are not closed to the issues anymore, sneetches!! Please join us on our social media https://linktr.ee/xtemporaneouspodOur sources are below:On Dr. Seusse: https://datebook.sfchronicle.com/books/exclusive-dr-seuss-stepdaughter-speaks-out-about-books-removed-from-print#:~:text=Seuss%20Enterprises%20announced%20that%20six,Beyond%20Zebra!%E2%80%9D%20The%20objectionable%20contentAbout Reframed on TCM: https://www.tcm.com/articles/Programming-Article/020930/reframed-classic-films-in-the-rearview-mirror/About Picasso: https://ruthmillington.co.uk/can...
2021-04-2859 minXtemporaneousEpisode 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, any...
2021-04-1454 minXtemporaneousEpisode 26: Zero CharismaThis is part two of our Dungeons and Dragons Episode. Much more game play this week, at the urging of one of our listeners. We appreciate Dave Conger coming on to discuss the subject and play an adventure with us. See below for citations and please look for us on social media here:https://www.facebook.com/groups/756220585201594https://www.instagram.com/xtemporaneouspod/https://twitter.com/Xtemporaneous2https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTYjBdv64DJ98vF0UD_K1xwReferences:Misty Mountain Hop (Led Zeppelin) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2cOYzDtpEmIET (Steven Spie...
2021-02-271h 05XtemporaneousEpisode 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 the following socia...
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XtemporaneousEpisode 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. --- Support this podca...
2021-02-121h 06XtemporaneousEpisode 23: Dateline Nevins -- Gwyneth's Vageen, Dershowitz's Mistake, and 50 Shades of Manson (who is a very bad guy)We had to postpone the D&D episode so we are serving you up some hot garbage and some Florida Man stories. Let's imagine ourselves in a 1930s screwball comedy featuring a plucky female reporter and a misanthropic news man (who can't do a transatlantic accent for very long, the poseur). It's chaos down here, Marc. Chaos! I say. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/marc-snediker/support
2021-02-051h 05XtemporaneousEpisode 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=60sFly on the Windscreen, Depeche Mode; Hot Blooded, Foreigner; Love Wil...
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