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Let's Talk Media with Vedant AkhauriGenerative AI - Part 1: An OverviewThis episode of Let's Talk Media delves into the rapidly evolving landscape of generative AI in the media industry and beyond. The discussion highlights the dual nature of generative AI, presenting both its potential benefits and emerging concerns:Benefits of Generative AI: Time-saving in various professional fields, particularly for research, cataloging, and organizing.Efficiency and cost-effectiveness in tasks like describing images, generating email templates, and creating resume bullet points. Potential to revolutionize logging, transcription, and live captioning, although this raises concerns about job displacement.Significant impact on research, drastically reducing the time needed to gather and synthesize information...2025-03-1934 minLet's Talk Media with Vedant AkhauriVoicing Angelica Pickles (ft. Cheryl Chase)In the Season 6 premiere of Let's Talk Media, Vedant Akhauri interviews Cheryl Chase, best known as the voice of Angelica Pickles in the Rugrats franchise since 1991. She is also known for voicing Mei in the Streamline Pictures dub of Studio Ghibli's My Neighbor Totoro and for her work as a casting coordinator on Ren and Stimpy, along with voicing other characters on Ren and Stimpy. She's also the creator of Schmidti's Circuit, a live action comedy show currently available for funding on Kickstarter.Cherlyn discusses: Landing the role of Angelica PicklesViewing Angelica as a multi-dimensional bratty "...2025-03-1133 minLet's Talk Media with Vedant AkhauriLaunching Your Film Career (ft. Kaleigh Fitzgerald)What does it really take to make it in the film industry? In the Season 5 finale of Let's Talk Media, host Vedant Akhauri sits down with the award-winning filmmaker, Kaleigh Fitzgerald, for an unfiltered look into the industry. This isn't just another interview; it's a deep dive into the creative mind of a director, writer, and producer who's navigated the industry with early success and an authentic vision.Kaleigh shares her journey working on productions with the Deaf community, her own independent films and shows (The Way That I Am, SWIPE, and Work-Life Balance), and on major...2025-01-281h 40Let's Talk Media with Vedant AkhauriBroadway Producer, Family Therapist, Filmmaker, Writer (ft. Jennifer Manocherian)From family therapist to Broadway producer to published author and filmmaker, Jennifer Manocherian's career journey is anything but conventional. This episode of Let's Talk Media dives into her remarkable story, exploring her diverse creative pursuits and the life lessons she's learned along the way.Jennifer's early career was dedicated to helping families. As a family therapist and divorce mediator, she provided support and guidance during challenging times. But a lifelong fascination with the entertainment world led her to make a daring leap into Broadway, where she experienced the exhilarating highs and crushing lows of theatrical production. Jennifer...2024-12-181h 03Let's Talk Media with Vedant AkhauriChampioning Science Journalism (ft. Sequencer Magazine)In this episode of Let's Talk Media, host Vedant Akhauri speaks with Dan Samorodnitsky, co-founder of Sequencer Magazine - a new subscriber-funded, digital science magazine.A discussion of Sequencer's origins and the challenges of running an independent media outlet in today's challenging media landscape. Dan shares his insights on the decline of traditional print media - driven by factors like advertising shifts, late-stage capitalism, and the rise of digital platforms.He explains how reader-supported models offer a sustainable path forward for journalism, as evidenced by the success of outlets like Defector and Sequencer....2024-12-0322 minLet's Talk Media with Vedant AkhauriLGBTQ+ Rep in Sci-Fi Literature (ft. Author, Olly Dee)In this episode of Let's Talk Media, host Vedant Akhauri speaks with Olly Dee - a science fiction author and member of the LGBTQ+ community - about the importance of representation in the genre. They discuss how science fiction can provide a sense of hope and belonging for those who feel othered, particularly for LGBTQ+ individuals. Olly shares their early experiences with science fiction, noting the impact of books like "A Wrinkle in Time" on them. They also highlight the significance of seeing oneself reflected in future narratives, emphasizing that representation should go beyond coming-out stories and...2024-11-1416 minLet's Talk Media with Vedant AkhauriWork and Life Lessons from 80s Pop Culture (ft. Chris Clews)Chris Clews is a Keynote Speaker and Author on essential work and life lessons that we can learn from 80s Pop culture. He has presented at organization, including but not limited to University of Florida CSJ Online, VISA, Penn State Medicine, Duke Health, and the American Marketing Association.On this episode, he discusses what the following can teach us about life lessons: Prince The Musician Ferris Bueller's Day Off The Breakfast Club Back to the Future Dead Poet's Society Welcome to America The Princess Bride Road House with Patrick SwayzeWe also discuss...2024-11-121h 16Let's Talk Media with Vedant AkhauriMedia Predictions for 2024 U.S Election and Future OnesAn impromptu episode I recorded on my phone about the role of media in shaping the 2024 U.S presidential election between Donald Trump (R) and Kamala Harris (D). This was recorded BEFORE the election, including predictions of how the election and onwards could play out for the media landscape.
Topics include:
• Donald Trump and JD Vance going on The Joe Rogan Experience, and the overall future of podcasting in politics
• Hyper-polarization with social media platforms built for specific viewpoints
• As the technology improves, the concern of deepfakes and Generative AI being used in future presidential elections
• The fragile synchronization of massi...2024-11-0428 minLet's Talk Media with Vedant AkhauriHouse of Honor - The Heist of Caravaggio's Nativity (ft. Author, Margaret Philbrick)It's The Godfather meets The Da Vinci Code. Two Italian sons, linked by the real-life disappearance of a masterpiece painting from Caravaggio, are dragged into the dark underbelly of the art world. This puts them to the test of loyalty and honor. How far are they willing to go, no matter the cost?That's a brief synopsis of the fiction novel, House of Honor, published in June 2024. I interview the author, Margaret Philbrick, about the books' inspiration, characters, themes, publication journey, and parallels between its main character Orazio Bordoni and the famous Italian painter, Caravaggio....2024-10-0343 minLet's Talk Media with Vedant AkhauriContent Plans - Q4 2024 & 2025I open up about why the episode releases have slowed down in recent months. Fear not, however! Plenty of episodes are still planned for a Q4 2024 release.
As I catch up on editing, I discuss 6 upcoming episodes that listeners can expect to hear in Q4 2024. The episodes are:
Life Lessons from 1980s Pop Culture w/Chris Clews
Mental Health Benefits of Horror Films w/Melissa Kim Corter
House of Honor: The Heist of Caravaggio’s Nativity - Interview w/author, Margaret Philbrick
Sequencer Magazine - Writer-owned, online science magazine. Interview w/co-founder, Dan
Samorodnitsky
LGBTQ+ Representation in Sci-Fi Literatu...2024-09-1014 minLet's Talk Media with Vedant AkhauriDeadpool & Wolverine (ft. Leah Ettinger, Chris Ashe)Join us for a SPOILER-FILLED discussion of Deadpool & Wolverine! My guests are Leah Ettinger and Chris Ashe (returning from our 2021 episode that analyzes the media landscape of the 1990s/early 2000s).
In this episode, we dive deep into the film's plot, funniest moments, favorite cameos, what Hollywood can learn from Deadpool & Wolverine, and our rankings of all the Deadpool films (as of 2024).
Feel feel to review and subscribe to keep up with future episodes. You can also follow the podcast on Instagram (@letstalkmediava).2024-08-201h 07Let's Talk Media with Vedant AkhauriThe Job Hunt: Part 2 - Documentaries (ft. Matan Berman)Matan Berman is a documentary producer based in New York City, a 2023 grad in Doc Studies and History from Ithaca College. His documentaries include "Not In Our Schools" and "The Last Cobbler" (upcoming).
We discuss our favorite documentaries, how do you define a documentary, what caused the documentary boom in the 2010s, how formulaic and overly saturated docs are starting to become, the risks and benefits of using generative AI in documentaries, navigating big and small film festivals for documentaries, and Matan's advice to aspiring professionals in documentary work.
Documentaries we mention:
Bowling for...2024-08-071h 08Let's Talk Media with Vedant AkhauriDisparities in Olympics Coverage (ft. Keep The Flame Alive)An interview with Keep The Flame Alive, a podcast co-hosted by Jill and Alison for fans of the Olympics and Paralympics. Their content includes exclusive interviews with athletes, coaches, and Olympic historians.
For Episode 85, we discuss the following:
What drew Jill and Alison to The Olympics and Paralympics
What draws people to The Olympics
Disparities in the coverage of The Olympics and Paralympics
How male and female competitors are covered differently by Olympics commentators
How the lack of sponsorships make it harder for most Olympians to live above the poverty line
How most of the competitions get little coverage when...2024-07-0358 minLet's Talk Media with Vedant AkhauriLayoffs: Part 2 - Production Design in Marketing (ft. Cindy Nghi)Production Design involves the creating and managing of digital assets for marketing campaigns.
Cindy Nghi is a Manager for Production Design in Marketing. Before that, Cindy was laid off as a Production Designer and spent 17 months on the job hunt. We discuss her experiences as a job-seeker during these waves of layoffs in production design for marketing. This episode also covers the following:What is Production Design in marketing?The reasons for layoffs in production design in marketingThe importance of networking and reaching out to job recruitersAdvice to job seekers in production design for marketing and other fieldsFeel free to...2024-06-2633 minLet's Talk Media with Vedant AkhauriAsians in Advertising (ft. Laura Lee - Head of Sponsorships & Growth)An interview with Laura Lee, Head of Sponsorships & Growth for Asians in Advertising.Asians in Advertising is a non-profit organization focused on growing an inclusive community for Asians in the advertising, marketing, & communications industry. They offer networking events, mentorships, development programs, and leadership initiatives.We discuss the following: Laura's background in advertising and joining the organization The importance of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) in advertising How the model minority myth hurts Asians in the advertising sector Cultural issues for Asians who want to pursue advertising, including stereotypes and generational misunderstandings Advice and resources...2024-05-2120 minLet's Talk Media with Vedant AkhauriLayoffs: Part 1 - The Video Game Industry (ft. Ryan Bourret)Ryan Bourett is a game producer, most recently for Relic Entertainment until his layoff in June 2023. We discuss his experiences as a job-seeker during these waves of layoffs in the video game industry. We also discuss the following:
The reasons for mass layoffs in gaming
Competing with 100s of highly qualified candidates for a job
The future of the video game industry if these layoffs continue
His experience as a freelancer in game production working on his own indie game
The rise of indie game studios and the risks involved
The risks and benefits of using AI during...2024-05-0740 minLet's Talk Media with Vedant AkhauriPodcast TrailerA 90-second trailer to get to know my background in working and studying in the media and what drives me in this industry.2024-05-0101 minLet's Talk Media with Vedant AkhauriOtherweb - Grading News Articles with AI (ft. CEO Alex Fink)Otherweb creates nutrition labels for news articles, using AI. An interview with their founder and CEO, Alex Fink, about the following: The beginnings of Otherweb How Otherweb uses AI to grade news articles for credibility Should misinformation be regulated? How the fake news landscape of the Soviet Union compare to that of the U.S Should Twitter/X have banned Trump? How can netizens spot misinformation, bias, and falsehoods in their sources of information?Feel free to follow @letstalkmediava on Instagram.2024-04-3031 minLet's Talk Media with Vedant AkhauriThe Job Hunt - Part 1: Hollywood (ft. Daniel John Carey)Daniel John Carey is an actor and screenwriter. He has also written 2 books on writing screenplays: Screenwriting Tribe and Screenplay Repair Manual. His acting credits include Terminator 2: Judgement Day, Teen Wolf, and Milk with Sean Penn.For Episode 80, we discuss the recent challenges in finding work in Hollywood for various reasons: The 2023 Strikes, layoffs, AI, the rise of building franchises, and pending union contracts.Daniel also offers advice to aspiring screenwriters and Hollywood professionals.Follow @letstalkmediava on Instagram.2024-04-241h 05Let's Talk Media with Vedant Akhauri2023 Writers Strike, Explained (ft. Leah Ettinger)On May 2, the Writers Guild of America (WGA) approved a strike, the first of its kind since the 2007-08 strike. Leah Ettinger is a Post Production PA. In this episode, we explain why the WGA has gone on strike, Leah's experiences at the strike, The WGA's demands from the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers (AMPTP), scabbing, and the strike's ramifications on scripted content and the adoption of AI in the industry.2023-05-1724 minLet's Talk Media with Vedant Akhauri#78 - YouTubers vs the Algorithm (ft. Ryan Ng)Ryan Ng is a YouTuber with 3+ million views. In this episode, we discuss how YouTubers get burned out and pigeon-holed by the algorithm, and how YouTubers can avoid that.
His channel is called Ryan Ng Films.2023-03-1329 minLet's Talk Media with Vedant Akhauri#77 - LGBTQ+ Representation (ft. Micah Tremblay)Micah Tremblay is a queer actor, writer, and Cinema alum from Ithaca College. We discuss the best and worst representation of queer people in media, stereotypes, right-wing paranoia about queer people, the lack of racial diversity, the portrayal of queer characters by straight and/or cisgender actors, and how some media companies exploit queer stories for attention and profit.
Our discussion includes those who identify as gay, lesbian, transgender, bisexual, non-binary, asexual, aromantic, queer, and/or pansexual.
Media we discuss includes: Friends, Schitt's Creek, The Umbrella Academy, Brooklyn 99, Heartstopper, West Side Story, Zoolander 2, Rosanne, Little...2023-02-0737 minLet's Talk Media with Vedant Akhauri#76 - A Comparison of News and Sports Journalism (ft. Matt Price)Matt Price is a Multimedia Journalist with extensive experience in news and sports coverage. We discuss the symbiotic relationship between politics, the news cycle, and sports coverage. Examples include the rush for information, echo chambers, and treating news like a sports match.
Clarification from Matt about Lia Thomas: Lia Thomas is a trailblazer. I did not boo her. When referring to "I", I meant in terms of people who oppose and boo her for being transgender, which is wrong.2023-01-2640 minLet's Talk Media with Vedant Akhauri#75 - The Portrayal of Disabilities (ft. Megan Handley)Megan Handley is a Communications student at Ithaca College. As someone living with disabilities, Megan has written articles about her personal experiences and how the media depicts people with disabilities. In this episode, we discuss:
How the media portrays people with disabilities as villains, whitewashed, helpless, and inspiration for able-bodied individuals.
The erasure of non-visible disabilities in society and the media.
The under-diagnosis of girls and/or people of color with disabilities.
Should actors without disabilities portray characters with disabilities?
Megan's articles can be found on bookstr.com2023-01-0332 minLet's Talk Media with Vedant Akhauri#74 - Black Girls Don't Get Love (ft. Eden Strachan)Black Girls Don't Get Love is a multimedia brand that uses media to change the way Black women and girls are perceived in society. This includes adultification, the strong Black woman trope, and their erasure from the coming of age genre.
I interview founder Eden Strachan about her brand's numerous initiatives - A book, a Film training program for girls of color, a prom to celebrate girls of color, and an upcoming feature film.
Black Girls Don't Get Love (book) - Written by Eden Strachan and Grace King; Illustrated by Katarina Sibley
Black G...2022-12-2037 min
Energize with Clayton Davis!Talking about Mrs Kill with Vedant Akhauri | Energize with Clayton Davis!Clay sits down with Vedant Akhauri to talk about the publishing of his latest book Mrs. Kill!Follow the Energize Podcast on Instagram @ener.gizewithClaytonDavis and Twitter @EnergizePodLink to Mrs Kill Book: https://www.booksie.com/552957-mrs.-kill 2022-01-2641 min
Let's Talk Media with Vedant AkhauriGraduating During COVID-19 (ft. Laura Koch)Laura Koch and I are graduating college in December 2021...during a pandemic. We discuss COVID-19 and workaholism, family time, losing on college time, remote classes, and finding jobs as college graduates.
Link to Laura's podcast: https://anchor.fm/laura-koch2021-11-2754 minLet's Talk Media with Vedant AkhauriSquid Game (ft. Leah Ettinger)We discuss Squid's Game long development, its commentary on poverty and sexism, our favorite games and characters, and predictions for Season 2 [SPOILERS].
YouTube Videos Reference: https://youtu.be/73KslfnGmrQ, https://youtu.be/J21l1bTvsyo2021-11-2136 minLet's Talk Media with Vedant AkhauriWomen in Animation (ft. Chrissy Guest)Ithaca College professor, Chrissy Guest, worked on "Beyond Ink and Paint: The Women of Animation," a docu-series that celebrates the influential women of the animation world. We discuss the docu-series and the historical, academic, and cultural barriers for women in animation2021-10-2654 minLet's Talk Media with Vedant AkhauriBreaking Bad (ft. Fareeha Abrar)Fareeha Abrar is a former Chemistry student and an avid Breaking Bad fan. We discuss the show's difficult origins, our favorite and least favorite characters, all 5 Seasons, and our thoughts on Better Call Saul and El Camino: A Breaking Bad Movie.2021-10-1855 minLet's Talk Media with Vedant AkhauriGrowing Up Without SpongeBob (ft. Anthony Barbatt)Anthony Barbatt shares his experiences of growing up without SpongeBob. We discuss our favorite episodes, the spin-offs (Kamp Koral, The Patrick Star Show), and the show's appeal to kids and adults.2021-10-051h 03Let's Talk Media with Vedant AkhauriIATSE Strike VoteA breakdown of IATSE's demands and some ramifications of a 2021 strike2021-09-2807 minLet's Talk Media with Vedant AkhauriDave Chappelle (ft. Justin Cooler)A discussion of re-opening during COVID-19, Dave Chappelle, and PC Culture.
Shows Discussed:
Chapelle's Show
Dave Chapelle: Sticks and Stones
South Park
2021-09-2048 minLet's Talk Media with Vedant AkhauriSupporting College Journalists (ft. Jordan Broking)Jordan Broking is a TV/Radio/Print journalist at Ithaca College. Jordan shares her experiences and observations as a college journalist, such as burnout, the lack of diversity, and the lack of recognition in the professional world.2021-07-3038 minLet's Talk Media with Vedant AkhauriBanned Books (ft. Jennifer Spitzer)Jennifer Spitzer teaches a course in Banned Books and Censorship Trials at Ithaca College. We discuss the banning/challenging of books with LGBTQ+, female, and POC perspectives. We also discuss books that should be banned and whether parents should have control over what their kids read in school.
Banned/Challenged Text Discussed
13 Reasons Why by Jay Asher
A Doll's House by Henrik Ibsen
And Tango Makes Three by Peter Parnell and Justin Richardson
Are You There God? It's Me, Margaret by Judy Blume
Black Boy by Richard Wright
Captain Underpants by David Pilkey
Fun Home by...2021-07-2328 minLet's Talk Media with Vedant AkhauriThe Portrayal of Platonic RelationshipsA discussion about the stigma towards platonic relationships in India, America, Hollywood media, and Bollywood media.
Examples mentioned: When Harry Met Sally, Toradora, Brooklyn 99, The Kissing Booth, Will and Grace, The Carrie Diaries, Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah, and Wake Up Sid.2021-07-2111 minLet's Talk Media with Vedant AkhauriAnthony Bourdain (ft. Dominick Cura)We share our history with Bourdain's shows, our favorite episodes, what made Tony different, and our admiration for his storytelling abilities through food.2021-07-0914 minLet's Talk Media with Vedant AkhauriThe 1990s/Early 2000s (ft. This Strange World)I'm joined by This Strange World, a podcast series. We discuss trends that died and exploded in the 90s/Early 00s, 90s media coming back, how the 90s killed the multi-cam genre, 90s media that should come back, and how we'll look back at the 2010s.
This Strange World is hosted by Chris Ashe, Gavin Berger, and Leah Ettinger.2021-07-021h 22Let's Talk Media with Vedant AkhauriTurkey (ft. Selin Tuter)Selin Tuter is an aspiring Turkish journalist. We discuss her experiences in Turkish journalism, Turkey's media literacy, media censorship in Turkey, and TV/Music recommendations from Turkey.2021-06-2647 minLet's Talk Media with Vedant AkhauriSabrina the Teenage WitchThe history of Sabrina Spellman and a review of her cartoons and live-action shows.
Adaptations Mentioned: Archie's Mad House #22, The Sabrina Comedy Hour, The New Archie and Sabrina Hour, Sabrina The Teenage Witch (1996), Sabrina's Showtime Movies, Sabrina The Animated Series, Sabrina: Friends Forever, Sabrina's Secret Life, Sabrina: Secret of a Teenage Witch, and Chilling Adventures of Sabrina2021-06-1912 minLet's Talk Media with Vedant AkhauriCensoring Yearbook Photos (ft. Katie Logue)Bartram High School has made headlines for censoring yearbook photos of its female students. As former students in the same district, Katie Logue and I discuss this controversy, how other schools' censor female and/or LGBT students, double-standards with gender and dress code, and free speech at high-school vs college.2021-06-1223 minLet's Talk Media with Vedant AkhauriFunding Local Journalism (ft. Jay Bradley)Jay Bradley is a Journalism student at Ithaca College and the former News Director at WICB 91.7 FM. We discuss the importance of local journalism in the age of its downsizing, lack of funding, and comparisons against national journalism2021-06-0548 minLet's Talk Media with Vedant AkhauriSoviet Cartoons (ft. Dasha Charapko)Dasha discusses old Soviet cartoons she grew up with, these cartoon's themes, and the growing Western influence on Soviet cartoons.
Cartoons Mentioned: Nu Pogodi, A Kitten named Woof, Three from Prostokvashino, Karlsson on the Roof, Leopold the Cat, Cheburashka, Neznaika na lune, Smeshariki, Doktor Aybolit, Vinnie Pokh, The Snow Queen, Treasure Island Russia, and Buratino.2021-05-2923 minLet's Talk Media with Vedant AkhauriCommunication During COVID-19 (ft. Jordan Stecker)Jordan Stecker is an incoming grad student at Teachers College, Columbia University. We discuss how people talk during COVID? What are the ramifications for kids during the pandemic? What's it like to teach during COVID? How is COVID different for introverts and extroverts? And how will communication look like Post-COVID?2021-04-2638 minLet's Talk Media with Vedant AkhauriHow I Met Your FatherMy first impressions of How I Met Your Father, the upcoming sequel to How I Met Your Mother.2021-04-2211 minLet's Talk Media with Vedant AkhauriTwitter Culture (ft. Sam Ives)Twitter Usage, Super Followers, Echo Chambers, Banning Trump, and Ithaca College's Twitter culture (Unaffiliated).2021-04-1058 minLet's Talk Media with Vedant Akhauri2021 Oscar Predictions (ft. Connor Hibbard)2021 Oscar Predictions for Best Director, Best Actor/Actress, Best Supporting Actor/Actress, Best Original/Adapted Screenplay, Best Animated Feature Film, and of course, Best Picture2021-04-0337 minLet's Talk Media with Vedant AkhauriiCarly Revival (ft. Matt Feiler)A discussion of Nickelodeon's "iCarly" and the upcoming Paramount+ revival2021-03-2727 minLet's Talk Media with Vedant AkhauriPaying College Athletes (ft. Olivia Schlackman)Olivia Schlackman is a student athlete at Ithaca College. We discuss the pros/cons of paying college athletes: Worker's comp, Title IX problems, Free Education, Reputation, Time spent for each division, Media Earnings, and overspending in other categories.2021-03-2149 minLet's Talk Media with Vedant AkhauriOprah with Meghan and Harry (ft. Holly Wilkinson)We analyze this bombshell interview, American News vs. British News coverage of Meghan Markle, colorism, disturbing parallels to Princess Diana, and the future of the British Monarch.2021-03-1234 minLet's Talk Media with Vedant Akhauri3 Idiots (ft. Himadri Seth)A discussion of India's STEM culture and Bollywood film, 3 Idiots.
Statement from the guest: Himadri would like to introduce this podcast by questioning why she laughs so much in normal conversation2021-03-0642 minLet's Talk Media with Vedant AkhauriThe 1980s (ft. Olivia Merryman)We discuss our favorite 80s Media, the spike in 80s nostalgia, 80s commercialism, John Hughes' influence on the MCU, and how future media will portray the 2010s (i.e Mustaches and What Will The Fox Say?)2021-02-2737 minLet's Talk Media with Vedant AkhauriHayao Miyazaki (ft. Richard Ramos)We discuss the films and legacy of Hayao Miyazaki, best known for co-founding Studio Ghibli.2021-02-2059 minLet's Talk Media with Vedant AkhauriCommunity (ft. Tarini Venkat)A discussion of the show, Community: Favorite characters, episodes, thoughts on Season 4, and relating to Annie.2021-02-1324 minLet's Talk Media with Vedant AkhauriThe Stigma Towards Aging Women (ft. Dasha Charapko)How society treats aging women in witchcraft, anti-aging commercials, television shows; and calls them girls in superhero media and society.2021-02-0633 minLet's Talk Media with Vedant AkhauriEuphoria (ft. Jessica Cook)We discuss Euphoria Season 1, the two specials, and our predictions for Season 22021-01-3033 minLet's Talk Media with Vedant AkhauriLost Media (ft. Clayton Davis)Lost Media: A Day with SpongeBob SquarePants, Sesame Street, Lost Pilots, Doraemon, and more.2021-01-2342 minLet's Talk Media with Vedant AkhauriiCarly Revival: First ThoughtsMy initial thoughts on iCarly returning to Paramount+ in 2021.
Disclaimer: The serious plot-point is a mere theory on Twitter, not from the actual show.2020-12-1010 minLet's Talk Media with Vedant AkhauriPost-Election News, Thanksgiving, Remote Finals (ft. Dasha Charapko)Our long awaiting of the 2020 Election results, how to recharge during Thanksgiving Break, prepare for Remote Finals, and caring for yourself during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Season 1 Finale. New episodes in Spring 2021.2020-11-2116 min
Energize with Clayton Davis!Energize with Clayton Davis and Owen Romano- Disney and Movie Theaters with Vedant Akhauri!Hosts Clayton Davis and Owen Romano welcome Vedant Akhauri to talk about Vedant's experience of media in both India and the United States, Owen's hatred of sports, Clay's story about peeing in a movie theater, and of course, the Rants of the Week!Follow the Energize Podcast on Instagram @ener.gizewithclaytondavis and on Twitter with our new handle @Energizepod!2020-11-161h 07Let's Talk Media with Vedant AkhauriThe Fantasy Genre (ft. Dominick Cura)Why there aren't many good fantasy films anymore2020-11-1416 minLet's Talk Media with Vedant AkhauriHorror Films: Best and Worst (ft. Fareeha Abrar and Antonio Ferme)We share our best and worst horror films2020-10-3146 minLet's Talk Media with Vedant AkhauriStudent Film During COVID-19 (ft. Owen Paiva)A PSU Student describes his filmmaking during the COVID-19 pandemic2020-10-2411 minLet's Talk Media with Vedant AkhauriMy 5 Favorite ShowsFive shows that I absolutely recommend!2020-10-1810 minLet's Talk Media with Vedant AkhauriSpider-Man (ft. Erin Traut)Analysis of all Spider-Man films, our favorite Spider-Man, and Rumors of Tobey Maguire's return2020-10-1029 minLet's Talk Media with Vedant AkhauriBlack Representation (ft. Beja Birch)Beja is a Black Television-Radio freshman at Ithaca College. We discuss the Best/Worst Examples of Black representation, the removal of Gone with The Wind and 30 Rock Episodes, the casting Black voice actors for Cleveland Brown and Missy (Big Mouth), and the coverage of Black Lives Matter.2020-10-0320 minLet's Talk Media with Vedant AkhauriIthaca College Fanfiction 😳 (ft. Chloe Landau)IC Alum, Chloe Landau, compiles a spreadsheet of fanfiction set at Ithaca College.2020-09-2614 minLet's Talk Media with Vedant AkhauriHow Streaming Beats Indian CableHow streaming beats Indian cable in terms of convenience, accessibility, and mature content.
Disclaimer: My arguments here are statistically and theory-based. Please take the contents of this episode with a grain of salt.2020-09-2025 minLet's Talk Media with Vedant AkhauriWorking on Mrs. Maisel (ft. Elena DeLuccia)Elena DeLuccia is an Assistant Production Coordinator for "The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel." She answers behind-the-scenes questions for this Amazon Prime show.
Opportunity Walks Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License
http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/2020-09-1218 minLet's Talk Media with Vedant AkhauriTikTok (ft. Corey Laisure)TikTok culture, impact on impressionable minds, and possible U.S ban2020-09-0519 minLet's Talk Media with Vedant AkhauriAGT: Season 15 (ft. Emily Hung)Emily describes her virtual audience experience on America's Got Talent; we share our thoughts on the Quarterfinals for Season 15
Song Credit:
Lightless Dawn by Kevin MacLeod
https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3982-lightless-dawn/
License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/2020-08-2921 minLet's Talk Media with Vedant AkhauriNewbsspark: A New Social Media PlatformAn interview with Co-Founders, Anna Makris and Nikola Matic.2020-08-2209 minLet's Talk Media with Vedant AkhauriIndian Media and Fair Skin (ft. Himadri Seth)Indian Media's obsession with fair skin in Fair and Lovely, Bollywood films and songs, matrimonial sites, and advertisements.
Song Credit: Chaos by Gunnar Olsen2020-08-1522 minLet's Talk Media with Vedant AkhauriActing (ft. Collin O' Neill)Aspiring actor, Collin 'O Neill, discusses his experiences, advice, and acting during the COVID-19 pandemic. Song Credit: Shattered Illusions by PUREvil2020-08-0838 minLet's Talk Media with Vedant AkhauriSocial Media Distancing (ft. Matt Feiler)Matt shares his experiences with unplugging from social media during the Jewish Sabbath and why it's important sometimes
Signal to Noise by Scott Buckley - www.scottbuckley.com.au2020-08-0118 minLet's Talk Media with Vedant AkhauriBinge-Watching (ft. Tara Lynch)Why we binge-watch, Pros and Cons, and is it feasible?
Signal to Noise by Scott Buckley - www.scottbuckley.com.au2020-07-2521 minLet's Talk Media with Vedant AkhauriSuperheroes (ft. Sami Lemza and Bailey Wilkinson)Superhero films, COVID-19, CGI, Disney+ Superhero Offerings, Captain Marvel v. Birds of Prey, etc.
Background Music: Lightless Dawn by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3982-lightless-dawn/
License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/2020-07-1849 minLet's Talk Media with Vedant Akhauri21st Century's Best and Worst Games (ft. Chloe Landau, Corey Laisure, and Olivia Merryman)Best and Worst Games as of May 2020
HolFix - Wasted Panther (Chiptune)
https://youtu.be/yFTUu-dtsSM - Song Link
https://www.youtube.com/holfix - Channel Link2020-07-1155 minLet's Talk Media with Vedant AkhauriTiger King (ft. Dan Rogers)Is Tiger King overrated? Is there much beyond shock factor? And why the hype?
Tiger · JØRD · Flakkë Tiger ℗ Creative Commons2020-07-0319 minLet's Talk Media with Vedant AkhauriPortrayal of Male and Female Athletes (ft. Katherine Jakeway)Katherine Jakeway is a student athlete at SMU. We discuss the disparity in media coverage and standards for male and female athletes.
Signal to Noise by Scott Buckley - www.scottbuckley.com.au2020-06-2719 minLet's Talk Media with Vedant AkhauriPortrait of a Lady on Fire (ft. Bridget Bright)We review the film and LGBTQ+ representation in Hollywood and worldwide.2020-06-2021 minLet's Talk Media with Vedant AkhauriLocal Journalism during BLM Protests (ft. Hannah Breisinger)Hannah Breisinger is a reporter for "All Things Considered" for WHQR. We discuss her experiences with covering BLM protests in Wilmington, the importance of local journalism, and the importance of citizen journalism on social media.2020-06-1619 minLet's Talk Media with Vedant AkhauriConsumer Control over Media Access (ft. Pete Johanns)Pete Johanns is an Associate Professor in TV Production at Ithaca College. We discuss our increased access to news outlets, misinformation, and footage of the BLM protests.2020-06-1327 minLet's Talk Media with Vedant AkhauriRadio is NOT Dead (ft. Jay Bradley, Noah Pantano, and Peter Champelli)TNT Radio Productions is an organization dedicated to creating new and original works for the radio/podcast format. TNT officers Jay Bradley and Noah Pantano discuss radio's evolution via podcasts and radio dramas.
Peter Champelli is the former Station Manager at WICB 91.7 FM; he discusses the evolution of radio via online distribution, podcasting, and local news journalism.2020-06-0635 minLet's Talk Media with Vedant AkhauriCOVID-19 and Education (ft. Susan Mago, Jordan Stecker, and Chloe Landau)The impact of remote instruction on high school, college, and graduating students.
Song: Chaos by Gunnar Olsen2020-06-0346 minLet's Talk Media with Vedant AkhauriCancel Culture (ft. Billy Streleckis)We discuss cancel culture, still enjoying their works, the criteria for cancel culture, and employers firing someone over their social media posts.
"All the Things Lost" by Robert Abraham http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Rob...
Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/...
Music promoted by Song Selections https://youtu.be/GlcPG5dKWOI2020-05-3036 minLet's Talk Media with Vedant AkhauriTall Girl (ft. Bridget Bright)We analyze Netflix's Tall Girl and everything wrong with Teen Rom Coms2020-05-2322 minLet's Talk Media with Vedant AkhauriThe Bachelor (ft. Jeremy Menard and Olivia Brown)We analyze the enjoyment factor, the latest season, and representation in The Bachelor.
'Sleep' [Dreamy Piano + Strings CC-BY] - Scott Buckley2020-05-1635 minLet's Talk Media with Vedant AkhauriThe Portrayal of High School (ft. Katie Logue)We analyze high school in real life against high school in film and TV.2020-05-0930 minLet's Talk Media with Vedant AkhauriCGI (ft. Noah Pantano)We review Cats 2019 for its story and CGI.
Background Music:
Ancient Rite by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/5739-ancient-rite
License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/2020-05-0220 minLet's Talk Media with Vedant AkhauriCelebrity Endorsements (ft. Aaron Ohmstede)When are endorsements good? When are they bad?
Music by Kevin MacLeod.
Available under the Creative Commons Attribution 3.0
Unported license: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ 2020-04-2513 min
Let's Talk Media with Vedant AkhauriBollywood (ft. Aditi Shandilya and Collin Gee)We discuss the growing Western influence on Bollywood, our favorite films and actors, and Bollywood's international appeal.
Music Credit:
BeatbyShahed https://youtube.com/c/djshahmoneybeatz https://facebook.com/beatbyshahed https://soundcloud.com/djshahmoneybeatz https://instagram.com/imshahed
Free Download: https://soundcloud.com/djshahmoneybea...2020-04-1817 min
Let's Talk Media with Vedant AkhauriRepresentation (ft. Fareeha Abrar, Jessica Cook, Jai Singh Nanda)We discuss the importance of representation, Parasite winning Best Picture, and diversity in superhero media.
Floating Cities by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3765-floating-cities
License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/2020-04-1125 min
Let's Talk Media with Vedant AkhauriFCC Fines YouTube (ft. Connor Dunwoodie)Connor Dunwoodie is a YouTuber with over 300K+ views. We discuss the FCC's fining of YouTube for providing access to Under 13 users.2020-04-0411 min
Let's Talk Media with Vedant AkhauriTwitch (ft. Anna Makris)I interview my former supervisor from Bernie 2020 about Twitch: Do presidential campaigns belong on Twitch? What's the future of Twitch? And who's gonna win the 2020 U.S presidential election?
Music Credit: Dirt Rhodes by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3650-dirt-rhodes License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
Date of Recording: March 8, 20202020-03-2618 min
Let's Talk Media with Vedant AkhauriCOVID-19 and the Media (ft. Jessica Cook, Chloe Landau, and Alex Maceira)How could COVID-19 affect Hollywood, the news cycle, and the 2020 U.S Presidential Election?
Horizons by Scott Buckley
-www.scotttbuckley.com.au2020-03-2033 min
Let's Talk Media with Vedant AkhauriLocalization and Stereotypes in Advertising (ft. Dr. Scheibe)4Kids was responsible for dubbing and localizing Pokemon and One Piece for American audiences, but at the cost of removing Japanese elements. Dr. Scheibe is the Founder and Executive Director of Project Look Sharp, an organization that promotes media literacy to K-12 students.
Vedant Akhauri interviews her about this localization and representation in children's media.
Screen Saver by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/5715-screen-saver License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
Date of Recording: February 24, 20202020-03-1317 min
Let's Talk Media with Vedant AkhauriChina: Censorship, Propaganda, and Surveillance (ft. Matteo Velardo)China's history with the NBA, Blizzard Entertainment, Falun Gong, "Winnie The Pooh", Tiananmen Square, Uighur Muslims, Dalai Lama, and mass surveillance.
Background Music: Lightless Dawn by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3982-lightless-dawn/ License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
Date of Recording: February 14, 20202020-03-0628 min
Let's Talk Media with Vedant AkhauriRevivals: El Camino, Joey, and MoreWhen it's a good or a bad idea to revive a franchise?
Background Music Olde Timey by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4160-olde-timey/ License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
Date of Recording: January 26, 20202020-02-2811 min
Let's Talk Media with Vedant AkhauriDecline of Cable TVIn this first episode of Let's Talk Media with Vedant Akhauri, host Vedant Akhauri dives into a pivotal shift in the entertainment industry: The decline of cable television. This isn't just a surface-level observation, but a comprehensive analysis of how streaming services have reshaped how we consume media. Akhauri guides listeners through:The historical context that set the stage for this transformationThe strategic maneuvers of streaming giants such as Netflix, Hulu, and Amazon Prime Video, exploring how they rose to prominenceThe core reasons driving viewers to "cut the cord" and embrace on-demand entertainmentThis episode references Carly Lampier's publication...2020-02-2211 min