Shows
Culturally Relevant with David ChenThe Oscars: The Slap (with Tirhakah Love)David chats with Tirhakah Love about "The Slap Heard Around The World." Support me on Patreon!Links:Read Tirhakah Love's piece on The SlapDavid Dennis Jr.'s piece about Chris RockFollow Tirhakah on TwitterYouGov's survey about the slap This podcast is powered by Simplecast. Check them out at simplecast.com for a great podcast management and analytics solution.Let me know your feedback for the podcast by emailing culturallyrelevantshow(AT)gmail(DOT)com.Follow the show on Twitter.Find every episode of the show at CulturallyRelevantShow.com.
2022-03-3047 min
Culturally Relevant with David ChenBreaking Down the Films of Sundance 2022 (with Caroline Siede)David and film critic Caroline Siede discuss what it was like to "attend" the Sundance Film Festival this year. David's films:PiggyAfter YangDualGod's CountryPhoenix RisingMy Old SchoolWatcherCaroline's films:TanturaHonk for Jesus, Save Your SoulCha Cha Real SmoothWhen You Finish Saving the World892Call JaneDualTiktok BoomFreshEmergencyAfter YangSpeak No EvilLivingSupport me on Patreon!Links:Follow Caroline on TwitterRead Caroline's work at AV ClubThis podcast is powered by Simplecast. Check them out at simplecast.com for a great podcast management and analytics solution.Let me know your feedback for the podcast b...
2022-01-271h 03
Culturally Relevant with David ChenChanneling Joy and Grief in 'Lamb' (with Noomi Rapace)David chats with actress Noomi Rapace about her newest film, Lamb, which is out in theaters this weekend.Support me on Patreon!Links:Learn more about LambBuy tickets for LambFollow David on YouTube for video excerpts of this conversationFollow David on Tiktok for video excerpts of this conversationWeekly RecommendationsWho is the Bad Art FriendLearn more about Dead Women WalkingThis podcast is powered by Simplecast. Check them out at simplecast.com for a great podcast management and analytics solution.Let me know your feedback for the podcast by emailing culturallyrelevantshow(AT)gmail(DOT)com.Follow...
2021-10-0725 min
Culturally Relevant with David ChenKeeping the Flame of Film Criticism Alive with 'The Reveal' (with Keith Phipps)David chats with film critic Keith Phipps about what's happening in the world of film and film criticism, as Keith launches a new subscriber-funded newsletter about movies, "The Reveal." Support me on Patreon!Links:Follow Keith on TwitterSubscribe to The RevealListen to The Next Picture ShowWeekly RecommendationsOn the Internet, We're Always FamousDecoder Ring: Selling OutCry MachoThis podcast is powered by Simplecast. Check them out at simplecast.com for a great podcast management and analytics solution.Let me know your feedback for the podcast by emailing culturallyrelevantshow(AT)gmail(DOT)com.Follow the show on T...
2021-10-041h 01
Culturally Relevant with David ChenTaking a Journey Through American Loneliness in 'Seek You' (with Kristen Radtke)David chats with author Kristen Radtke about her new book Seek You: A Journey Through American Loneliness.Support me on Patreon!Links:Buy Kristen's bookLearn more about Kristen's workWeekly RecommendationsER on HuluWhat Bobby McIlvaine Left BehindThis podcast is powered by Simplecast. Check them out at simplecast.com for a great podcast management and analytics solution.Let me know your feedback for the podcast by emailing culturallyrelevantshow(AT)gmail(DOT)com.Follow the show on Twitter.Find every episode of the show at CulturallyRelevantShow.com.
2021-09-1644 min
Culturally Relevant with David ChenWeighing the Merits of 'Shang-Chi And The Legend of the Ten Rings' (with Walter Chaw)David and Walter Chaw from Film Freak Central have a spoiler-filled discussion about Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings and their differing perspectives on the film as Asian-Americans. Support me on Patreon!Links:Read Walter's work on Film Freak CentralFollow Walter on TwitterDavid's YouTube review of Shang-ChiThe Filmcast's review of Shang-Chi This podcast is powered by Simplecast. Check them out at simplecast.com for a great podcast management and analytics solution.Let me know your feedback for the podcast by emailing culturallyrelevantshow(AT)gmail(DOT)com.Follow the show on Twitter.Find ev...
2021-09-1055 min
Culturally Relevant with David ChenDave on Dave: Going on Vacation, External Validation, TikTok Status Update (with David Cho)Bonus episode: Dave on Dave is an ongoing series in which David Cho and David Chen gather together to discuss life and work. Also, usually David Cho uses this as an opportunity to critique David Chen's work and approach to it!In this episode, David Chen is on the verge of going on vacation and the two Davids contemplate the place of vacation in their lives. Also: why do we take vacation photos? Plus, David gives an update on his TikTok presence. Support me on Patreon!Links:Follow David Chen on TiktokFollow D...
2021-08-191h 05
Culturally Relevant with David ChenNavigating Race and Friendship in 'Sure, I'll Be Your Black Friend' (with Ben Philippe)David talks with writer Ben Philippe about his new memoir, 'Sure, I'll Be Your Black Friend: Notes from the Other Side of the Fist Bump.'Support me on Patreon!Links:Buy Ben's bookLearn more about Ben Phillipe Weekly RecommendationsThe White LotusDave and Gossip GirlThis podcast is powered by Simplecast. Check them out at simplecast.com for a great podcast management and analytics solution.Let me know your feedback for the podcast by emailing culturallyrelevantshow(AT)gmail(DOT)com.Follow the show on Twitter.Find every episode of the show at CulturallyRelevantShow.com.
2021-08-131h 16
Culturally Relevant with David ChenPracticing Radical Honesty in 'The Show About The Show' (with Caveh Zahedi)David chats with filmmaker Caveh Zahedi about creating The Show About The Show.Support me on Patreon!Links:Back 'The Show About The Show' on KickstarterCaveh's podcast: 365 Stories I Want To Tell You Before We Both DieNYTimes profile of Caveh ZahediWatch The Show About The Show on YouTubeThe Filmcast episode in which we discuss The Show About The ShowWeekly RecommendationsFulfillment: Winning and Losing in One-Click AmericaNoah Britton's album: I Love YouThis podcast is powered by Simplecast. Check them out at simplecast.com for a great podcast management and analytics solution.Let me know your...
2021-07-3058 min
Culturally Relevant with David ChenDiary: Pandemic status update, burnout, and random acts of violenceIt's another diary episode as this week, David and @joyofnapping discuss what it's been like to kinda emerge from the pandemic in Seattle, how everyone is totally burnt out, and what it means that people are lashing out at strangers, often violently. Support me on Patreon!Links:The NYTimes' COVID trackerThe danger of delta holds to 3 simple rulesCompanies are targeting stressed out peopleRetail workers are quitting for better jobsWhat is causing outbursts of rageAdvice for artists whose parents want them to be engineersThis podcast is powered by Simplecast. Check them out at simplecast.com f...
2021-07-121h 02
Culturally Relevant with David ChenDave on Dave: Setting personal goals, the mystery of Brett Kavanaugh, the meaning of July 4th (with David Cho)Dave on Dave is a Patreon-exclusive series in which David Cho chats with David Chen about his work and life. In this episode of Dave on Dave, the Davids share about what motivates them, how they set goals, accepting the nuance and complications of fellow humans, and the meaning of July 4th. This episode is being released free on Culturally Relevant for your enjoyment. Support me on Patreon!Links:The Atlantic's article about Brett Kavanaugh David Chen's interview with Bao Nguyen, director of Be WaterMan eats Jason Segel's picture dailyCommonweal's article about socialismThis podcast is...
2021-07-051h 21
Culturally Relevant with David ChenA third of all API leads are Dwayne Johnson, and other sad statistics (with Nancy Wang Yuen)David chats with sociologist Nancy Wang Yuen about a new study she co-authored showing the prevalence of Asians and Pacific Islanders in popular movies. Support me on Patreon!Links:The LA Times article about the studyRead the entire study (PDF)Follow Nancy Wang Yuen on TwitterLearn more about Nancy's workWeekly RecommendationsThe unreasonable expectations of American motherhoodThe Linda LindasThis podcast is powered by Simplecast. Check them out at simplecast.com for a great podcast management and analytics solution.Let me know your feedback for the podcast by emailing culturallyrelevantshow(AT)gmail(DOT)com.Follow the s...
2021-06-1845 min
Culturally Relevant with David ChenDiary: The Weird, Surreal Phase of the PandemicDavid reflects on life in Seattle right now and how we're entering a really weird and discombobulating phase of the pandemic where people's experiences seem vastly disparate. Support me on Patreon!Links:Slate: I do not trust people in the same way Seattle is the first major city to vaccinate 70% of eligible residentsThe pandemic in the US has vastly improved. For these families, the worst has just begunDisenfranchised grief in a year of pandemic lossesWashington state's vaccine lotteryYoung creators are burning out on social mediaThe fundamental question of the pandemic is shiftingWest Virginia's prizes fo...
2021-06-1135 min
Culturally Relevant with David ChenThe Martial Arts Comedy of 'The Paper Tigers' (with Bao Tran)David chats with writer/director Bao Tran about his hit martial arts comedy film The Paper Tigers.Support me on Patreon!Links:Watch The Paper TigersFollow Bao Tran on TwitterLearn more about Bao Tran's workWeekly RecommendationsJezebel: There is no AfterSaigon Social restaurantThis podcast is powered by Simplecast. Check them out at simplecast.com for a great podcast management and analytics solution.Let me know your feedback for the podcast by emailing culturallyrelevantshow(AT)gmail(DOT)com.Follow the show on Twitter.Find every episode of the show at CulturallyRelevantShow.com.
2021-05-281h 01
Culturally Relevant with David ChenDiary: The CDC's Updated Guidance on Mask-WearingDavid and @Joyofnapping discuss the CDC's abruptly-updated guide to mask wearing. Support me on Patreon!Links:Vaccinated Americans may go without masks most placesHundreds of epidemiologists expected mask wearing to continue for at least a yearThe New York Times' world COVID vaccination trackerMajor US retailers drop mask requirementsSlate article about workers not wanting to go back to the officeApoorva Mandavilli's thread about the CDC guidanceJournalists are kind of obsessed with people not wearing masks outdoorsDavid's viral TikTokFollow David on TikTokThis podcast is powered by Simplecast. Check them out at simplecast.com for a great p...
2021-05-1650 min
Culturally Relevant with David ChenGoing Viral on IKEA TikTok (with Scott Seiss)David chats with comedian Scott Seiss about what it was like to go mega-viral by making TikTok videos about IKEA. Support me on Patreon!Links:Viral tweet with Scott's TikToksFollow Scott on TikTokScott's websiteFollow Scott on TwitterFollow David on TikTokThis podcast is powered by Simplecast. Check them out at simplecast.com for a great podcast management and analytics solution.Let me know your feedback for the podcast by emailing culturallyrelevantshow(AT)gmail(DOT)com.Follow the show on Twitter.Find every episode of the show at CulturallyRelevantShow.com.
2021-05-0729 min
Culturally Relevant with David ChenOne Year in the Seattle Pandemic: TV and Film (with Megan Griffiths)David chats with film/TV director Megan Griffiths about what the pandemic has been like in the entertainment industry this year.Thanks for listening to our series about the Seattle pandemic. If you appreciated this series, please consider leaving a review for us on iTunes or sharing the podcast. Support me on Patreon!Links:Learn more about Megan's workFollow Megan on TwitterSeattle Times' article about Megan's weddingMegan Griffiths and others remember Lynn SheltonWeekly Recommendation17 BlocksThis podcast is powered by Simplecast. Check them out at simplecast.com for a great podcast management and a...
2021-04-2655 min
Culturally Relevant with David ChenOne Year in the Seattle Pandemic: Live Shows (with Adam Zacks)David chats with Adam Zacks, the chief programming officer of the Seattle Theatre Group and the creator of music festivals such as Sasquatch! about what it was like to try and survive in a year where people could not be together.Support me on Patreon!Links:Follow Adam on TwitterLearn more about the Seattle Theatre GroupLearn more about Thing festivalPhoto by LancemphotoThis podcast is powered by Simplecast. Check them out at simplecast.com for a great podcast management and analytics solution.Let me know your feedback for the podcast by emailing culturallyrelevantshow(AT)gmail...
2021-04-1542 min
Culturally Relevant with David ChenOne Year in the Seattle Pandemic: Restaurants (with Deming Maclise)David chats with Deming Maclise about what it's been like to survive the pandemic as a restauranteur and how COVID-19 is likely to impact the industry. Support me on Patreon!Links:Weimann-Maclise restaurantsBastille's closure makes way for counter-service at SabineThis podcast is powered by Simplecast. Check them out at simplecast.com for a great podcast management and analytics solution.Let me know your feedback for the podcast by emailing culturallyrelevantshow(AT)gmail(DOT)com.Follow the show on Twitter.Find every episode of the show at CulturallyRelevantShow.com.
2021-04-0751 min
Culturally Relevant with David ChenOne Year in the Seattle Pandemic: Firefighting (with Stephen McCauley)David chats with Stephen McCauley, a firefighter in the Seattle area, about what it was like to be one of the first people in the country quarantined due to Coronavirus. This week is part of a series on one year in the Seattle pandemic. Subscribe to this podcast to make sure you get every episode. Support me on Patreon!Links:The Coronavirus's rampage through a suburban nursing homeHow it unfolded: King County death first in US linked to CoronavirusSeattle's Virus Success Shows What Could Have BeenThis podcast is powered by Simplecast. Check th...
2021-03-3041 min
Culturally Relevant with David ChenDiary: The Murders in GeorgiaDavid and @joyofnapping discuss the murders of eight people in Georgia, including six women of Asian descent. Learn more about how to Stop AAPI Hate.Support me on Patreon!Links:The New York Times' coverage of the spa shootingsThe Racial Triangulation of Asian-Americans5 Pictures Explaining Racial Triangulation TheoryCaptain who said spa suspect had a bad day is no longer a spokesman for the caseNice White Parents podcastBystander Intervention resourcesThis podcast is powered by Simplecast. Check them out at simplecast.com for a great podcast management and analytics solution.Let me know your feedback for...
2021-03-1953 min
Culturally Relevant with David ChenDiary: Vaccine FeelingsDavid and @joyofnapping discuss their feelings about their parents getting vaccinated, their own forthcoming vaccinations, and what it might be like to re-enter society.Support me on Patreon!Links:The New York Times' vaccine pageThe Daily episode about vaccines and the epidemicEmily Yoster article about vaccine transmissionAnne Helen Petersen's article about the new normalMotivational water bottlesThis podcast is powered by Simplecast. Check them out at simplecast.com for a great podcast management and analytics solution.Let me know your feedback for the podcast by emailing culturallyrelevantshow(AT)gmail(DOT)com.Follow the show on...
2021-03-071h 09
Culturally Relevant with David ChenThe Controversy at 'Reply All' (with Piya Sinha-Roy)David talks with journalist Piya Sinha-Roy about the recent controversy at Reply All.Support me on Patreon!Links:Reply All's The Case of the Missing HitReply All's Test Kitchen Series (part 1 and part 2)LATimes: How an email sparked a scandal at Reply AllNYTimes: Reply All host takes leave of absenceNYTimes: Reply All is put on pauseVulture: Variety Editor-in-Chief Claudia Eller To Take Two Month Administrative Leave After Twitter FightFollow Piya Sinha-Roy on TwitterPiya's Vanity Fair piece about Sound of MetalThis podcast is powered by Simplecast. Check them out at simplecast.com for a great...
2021-02-281h 17
Culturally Relevant with David ChenWhat's Happening in Texas (With Scott Wampler)David chats with Scott Wampler about snowstorm that crippled Texas this week.Support me on Patreon!Links:Texas power grid crumples under the coldTexans see no end to winter stormWhat went wrong with Texas power gridBlame and questions mountHow to help and get help in TexasHow to help feed people in needFollow Scott Wampler on TwitterSubscribe to the KingcastKingcast PatreonThis podcast is powered by Simplecast. Check them out at simplecast.com for a great podcast management and analytics solution.Let me know your feedback for the podcast by emailing culturallyrelevantshow(AT)gmail(DOT)com...
2021-02-1832 min
Culturally Relevant with David ChenOn the Rising Tide of Anti-Asian Violence (with May-lee Chai)David speak with writer May-Lee Chai about the anti-Asian violence that is sweeping parts of the country right now, as well as its causes and solutions.Support me on Patreon!Links:Read May-Lee Chai's viral Twitter threadRead May-Lee Chai's book, Useful Phrases for ImmigrantsLearn more about May-Lee ChaiOur Asian neighbors are suffering. We need to listen to them.Anti-Asian Hate Crimes Are On The Rise Due To COVID-19. Here’s How To Help.Weekly RecommendationsA vision of Asian-American cinemaWorld of WondersThis podcast is powered by Simplecast. Check them out at simplecast.com for a gr...
2021-02-1442 min
Culturally Relevant with David ChenExamining WallStreetBets and Other Internet Oddities in 'Garbage Day' (with Ryan Broderick)David chats with 'Garbage Day' newsletter author Ryan Broderick about WallStreetBets and how internet culture has taken over the world. Support me on Patreon!Links:Ryan's piece in The Nation on the paradoxical politics of the GameStop PumpTwitter is a mallFollow Ryan on TwitterSubscribe to Ryan's podcast The Content MinesSubscribe to Ryan's newsletter Garbage DayThe issue about GamestopThe issue about Bean DadEverything you need to know to get back into TumblrWeekly RecommendationsCity So Real (Hulu)WandaVision (Disney+)This podcast is powered by Simplecast. Check them out at simplecast.com for a great podcast management a...
2021-02-0452 min
Culturally Relevant with David ChenExploring the World of Sound in 'Twenty Thousand Hertz' (with Dallas Taylor)David chats with Dallas Taylor about creating the hit podcast 'Twenty Thousand Hertz' and why he's passionate about educating people about the world of sound.Support me on Patreon!Links:Listen to Twenty Thousand HertzThe episode about SiriThe episode about the NBC chimesThe episode about Dies IraeThe episode about Star Wars blastersWatch Dallas Taylor's TED TalkLearn more about Dallas's company, Defacto SoundDallas Taylor's websiteWeekly RecommendationsA Vast Web of VengeanceTed LassoThis podcast is powered by Simplecast. Check them out at simplecast.com for a great podcast management and analytics solution.Let me know your feedback...
2021-01-3151 min
Culturally Relevant with David ChenDiary: The Inauguration of Joseph R. Biden, Jr.David and @joyofnapping discuss their thoughts on the inauguration of Joe Biden and how they're feeling in the aftermath of the Trump administration. Support me on Patreon!Links:Joe Biden's inauguration speechJoe Biden's speech about COVIDQSome Q followers lose hopeDiehard Q followers left adriftBiden's 17 executive ordersMaggie HabermanFresh Air interviewNYTimes featureThis podcast is powered by Simplecast. Check them out at simplecast.com for a great podcast management and analytics solution.Let me know your feedback for the podcast by emailing culturallyrelevantshow(AT)gmail(DOT)com.Follow the show on Twitter.Find every episode of the s...
2021-01-221h 06
Culturally Relevant with David ChenThe Eve of the InaugurationDavid and @joyofnapping reflect on their thoughts and feelings on the evening of the inauguration of Joe Biden. We hope you are staying safe and healthy out there, and that you have excitement and hope for the days ahead. Support me on Patreon!Links:This podcast is powered by Simplecast, a great podcast analytics and management solution.Let me know your feedback for the podcast by emailing culturallyrelevantshow(AT)gmail(DOT)com.Follow the show on Twitter.Find every episode of the show at CulturallyRelevantShow.com.
2021-01-2027 min
Culturally Relevant with David ChenDiary: Assault on the Capitol, Trump's Second Impeachment, The Biden AdministrationDavid chats with @joyofnapping about the events of the past two weeks. Support me on Patreon!Links:Some Democrats are worried their colleagues will kill themHow police made a stand against the mobInside Trump's failure to actWill multiracial democracy survive?Trump impeached againThe MAGA mindset prevailsPost-Riot Polls for the GOPThe pandemic is ruining your bodyMaria Bustillos article in PopulaLet me know your feedback for the podcast by emailing culturallyrelevantshow(AT)gmail(DOT)com.Follow the show on Twitter.Find every episode of the show at CulturallyRelevantShow.com.
2021-01-151h 10
Culturally Relevant with David ChenDiary: New Year's Eve Update[Cross-post from David's Patreon page] David shares an update on his medical condition, his thoughts on the past year, and the year ahead.Support me on Patreon!Links:David's tweets about WTF happened (tweet thread 1, tweet thread 2)Let me know your feedback for the podcast by emailing culturallyrelevantshow(AT)gmail(DOT)com.Follow the show on Twitter.Find every episode of the show at CulturallyRelevantShow.com.
2021-01-0526 min
Culturally Relevant with David ChenThe Top 5 TV Shows of 2020 (with Willa Paskin)David counts down the top 5 TV shows of 2020 with film critic and "Decoder Ring" podcast host Willa Paskin. Support me on Patreon!Links:Read Willa Paskin's list of top 10 TV ShowsSubscribe to Willa's podcast, Decoder Ring Follow Willa Paskin on TwitterLet me know your feedback for the podcast by emailing culturallyrelevantshow(AT)gmail(DOT)com.Follow the show on Twitter.Find every episode of the show at CulturallyRelevantShow.com.
2020-12-301h 15
Culturally Relevant with David ChenDiary: America's callousness, why the pandemic reminds me of Force Majeure, watching Tenet (finally)In this diary episode, David reflects on what the pandemic has revealed about America. Also: watching Tenet (finally!)Support me on Patreon!Links:Anna Sale's tweetDeath Sex and Money episode about what pandemic has taken from us America is paying a heavy price for freedomTexas Wedding Photographers Have Seen Some ShitCan we do twice as many vaccinations as we thought?Let me know your feedback for the podcast by emailing culturallyrelevantshow(AT)gmail(DOT)com.Follow the show on Twitter.Find every episode of the show at CulturallyRelevantShow.com.This episode was produced and e...
2020-12-1832 min
Culturally Relevant with David ChenBreaking out with 'Searching' and 'Run' (with Aneesh Chaganty)David chats with writer/director Aneesh Chaganty about his breakout thriller 'Searching' and his new film 'Run', which is streaming right now on Hulu.Support me on Patreon!Links:Follow Aneesh on TwitterStream Run on HuluWatch Aneesh's Google Glass adWatch the 100 Billion Words adWeekly Recommendations:Nerding Out with David FincherDavid Fincher's Impossible EyeLet me know your feedback for the podcast by emailing culturallyrelevantshow(AT)gmail(DOT)com.Follow the show on Twitter.Find every episode of the show at CulturallyRelevantShow.com.
2020-12-1151 min
Culturally Relevant with David ChenRemembering the "Faces of COVID" (with Alex Goldstein)David chats with Alex Goldstein, the creator of the "Faces of COVID" Twitter account, which memorializes lives that have been lost to COIVD and which now has over 130K followers. Alex discusses why he created the account, what has surprised him, and the most challenging parts of maintaining it. Support me on Patreon!Links:Follow Faces of COVID on TwitterFollow Alex Goldstein on TwitterOur COVID bubble tips [video]Iowa is what happens when government does nothingThe Pope's op-ed in The New York TimesOne Day: The Extraordinary Story of 24 Hours in AmericaRadiolab's episode about LebanonsBehind t...
2020-12-0456 min
Culturally Relevant with David ChenRe-Assessing The World of 'Game of Thrones' (with Myles McNutt)David chats with writer Myles McNutt about his new Game of Thrones companion book, 'Game of Thrones: A Guide to Westeros And Beyond: The Complete Series.'Support me on Patreon!Links:Buy Myles' book on Amazon (on sale through end of Nov 2020)Follow Myles on TwitterRead Myles' blog, Cultural Learnings Listen to my interview with Charles YuWeekly Recommendations:Ted LassoThe Crown Season 4Let me know your feedback for the podcast by emailing culturallyrelevantshow(AT)gmail(DOT)com.Follow the show on Twitter.Find every episode of the show at CulturallyRelevantShow.com.This episode w...
2020-11-231h 14
Culturally Relevant with David Chen'Marvel's Spider-Man: Miles Morales' Review (with Dan Gvozden)David chats with Dan Gvozden (host of The Amazing Spider-Talk Podcast") about Marvel's Spider-Man: Miles Morales, the new videogame for Playstation consoles.Support me on Patreon!Links:Read Charles Pulliam Moore's piece about Miles' relationship with the policeCheck out Dan's podcast, Amazing Spider-TalkListen to Dan's interview with Yuri Lowenthal, the voice behind Spider-ManFollow Dan on TwitterLet me know your feedback for the podcast by emailing culturallyrelevantshow(AT)gmail(DOT)com.Follow the show on Twitter.Find every episode of the show at CulturallyRelevantShow.com.This episode was produced and edited by David Chen and p...
2020-11-191h 01
Culturally Relevant with David ChenDiary: Reacting to the 2020 U.S. ElectionIn this diary episode, David and @joyofnapping discuss this week's momentous U.S. Election. Support me on Patreon!Links:FiveThirtyEight: How Biden WonIsabel Wilkerson's CasteGOP split on accepting the resultsTrump's attempted autocratic breakthroughLet me know your feedback for the podcast by emailing culturallyrelevantshow(AT)gmail(DOT)com.Follow the show on Twitter.Find every episode of the show at CulturallyRelevantShow.com.This episode was produced and edited by David Chen and powered by Simplecast.
2020-11-091h 22
Culturally Relevant with David ChenHelping People Remember (Pandemic) Life for 1 Second Everyday (with Cesar Kuriyama)David chats with Cesar Kuriyama, the founder and CEO of 1 Second Everyday, about how he created a company that helps people make a movie out of their lives and how his company has fared during the pandemic.Support me on Patreon!Links:Learn more about 1 Second EverydayWatch Cesar's TED TalkWatch Cesar's cool music videoWatch/Read about David's reflections on 1 Second Everyday Weekly Recommendations:The Renner FilesThe Three Body ProblemLet me know your feedback for the podcast by emailing culturallyrelevantshow(AT)gmail(DOT)com.Follow the show on Twitter.Find every episode of the show a...
2020-10-301h 14
Culturally Relevant with David ChenThe End of The Modern Hollywood Era (with Richard Rushfield)David chats with Richard Rushfield from The Ankler about starting an independent newsletter that provides an alternate perspective on Hollywood, and what it's like to chronicle the end of the modern Hollywood studio era as we know it. Support me on Patreon!Links:Subscribe to The Ankler! Weekly Recommendations:What are we so afraid of?The Audiobook for Oliver Stone's memoir Let me know your feedback for the podcast by emailing culturallyrelevantshow(AT)gmail(DOT)com.Follow the show on Twitter.Find every episode of the show at CulturallyRelevantShow.com.This episode was produced and...
2020-10-1646 min
Culturally Relevant with David ChenDiary: The President's COVID Diagnosis, The Evangelical Crisis, Inspirational COVID Bubbles, American UnexceptionalismIn this diary episode, David and @joyofnapping discuss their thoughts on the President's COVID diagnosis, reflect on the crisis Evangelicals face, talk about COVID bubbles (including their own), and ponder the myth of American exceptionalism. Support me on Patreon!Links:The New York Times' White House COVID story trackerNaomi Klein's Intercepted episode (transcript)That Terrible Guy's Controversial Prayer RalliesHamilton Nolan's review of the first debateThe Lakers won!Sam Anderson's article about the NBA bubbleThree Cheers for SocialismLet me know your feedback for the podcast by emailing culturallyrelevantshow(AT)gmail(DOT)com.Follow the show o...
2020-10-121h 21
Culturally Relevant with David ChenSerializing The Life of an Actor in "The Tobolowsky Files" (with Stephen Tobolowsky)David chats with character actor Stephen Tobolowsky about why "making it" in Hollywood is even more challenging than it seems, and what life has been like as an actor during the pandemic.Support me on Patreon!Links:Listen to The Tobolowsky FilesWatch The Tobolowsky Files on YouTubeWeekly Recommendations:Stephen's Reddit AMA A Monster CallsChicagoLet me know your feedback for the podcast by emailing culturallyrelevantshow(AT)gmail(DOT)com.Follow the show on Twitter.Find every episode of the show at CulturallyRelevantShow.com.This episode was produced and edited by David Chen and powered by S...
2020-10-031h 22
Culturally Relevant with David ChenDiary: Forming a COVID Bubble, Christopher Nolan's 'Following,' Albert Brooks's 'Lost In America', The Return of The Tobolowsky FilesDavid share his initial thoughts on forming a COVID bubble, discusses Christopher Nolan's 'Following' and Albert Brooks' ''Lost in America.' and reflects on the upcoming season of The Tobolowsky Files. Subscribe to The Tobolowsky Files to make sure you get the new season.Support me on Patreon!Links:Following on CriterionLost in America on CriterionNew York Times' Coronavirus trackerThe Nuclear Family was a mistakeChris Rock New York Times profileWatch The Primary Instinct on Prime VideoLet me know your feedback for the podcast by emailing culturallyrelevantshow(AT)gmail(DOT)com.Follow the show on...
2020-09-2551 min
Culturally Relevant with David ChenThe Thrills and the Tragedies of 'Class Action Park' (with Seth Porges)David chats with journalist and director Seth Porges about Class Action Park, a new documentary on HBO Max. Support me on Patreon!Links:Watch Class Action Park on HBO MaxWeekly Recommendations:Podcast: The RideMy Video Essay about I'm Thinking of Ending ThingsLet me know your feedback for the podcast by emailing culturallyrelevantshow(AT)gmail(DOT)com.Follow the show on Twitter.Find every episode of the show at CulturallyRelevantShow.com.This episode was produced and edited by David Chen and powered by Simplecast.
2020-09-1748 min
Culturally Relevant with David Chen'Mulan' (2020) ReviewDavid and @joyofnapping review Disney's new live-action Mulan. Watch the YouTube version of this review.Support me on Patreon!Links:Follow @joyofnapping on TwitterLet me know your feedback for the podcast by emailing culturallyrelevantshow(AT)gmail(DOT)com.Follow the show on Twitter.Find every episode of the show at CulturallyRelevantShow.com.This episode was produced and edited by David Chen and powered by Simplecast.
2020-09-0639 min
Culturally Relevant with David ChenDiary: The decision to see 'Tenet,' what they don't tell you about COVID-19, epistemic closureDavid shares his thoughts on Tenet's rollout, the importance of this year's election, and how his approach to daily activity has continued to evolve during the pandemic.Support me on Patreon!Links:The New York Times’ Coronavirus trackerMy YouTube video about TenetSubscribe to get emails from meWhy Ann Hornaday did not review TenetBrynn Tannehill's tweet thread about the next electionMy blog postWhat they don't tell you about COVID-19The scourge of hygeine theaterWhy aren't we talking more about ventilationJulian Sanchez on epistemic closureWeekly Recommendations:Dead Eyes podcastLet me know your feedback for the podcast by...
2020-09-0447 min
Culturally Relevant with David ChenImmersing Audiences in the World of 'Boys State' (with Jesse Moss)David chats with director Jesse Moss about his latest film, Boys State, which is streaming right now on Apple TV+. Boys State tells the story of Boys State, an event run by the American Legion in which teens from around the country organize fake political parties and run a mock government.Support me on Patreon!Links:Watch Boys State (Apple TV+)Follow Jesse on TwitterLearn more about Jesse's workListen to the Slashfilmcast reviewWeekly Recommendations:Truth vs. HollywoodChasing the LightLet me know your feedback for the podcast by emailing culturallyrelevantshow(AT)gmail(DOT)com.Follow...
2020-08-271h 10
Culturally Relevant with David ChenThe Future of This Podcast (with me)David's wife (@joyofnapping) interviews him about his new Patreon page, created to support this podcast and his other online ventures.Support me on Patreon!Links:Weekly Recommendations:Boys State (Apple TV+)Let me know your feedback for the podcast by emailing culturallyrelevantshow(AT)gmail(DOT)com.Follow the show on Twitter.Find every episode of the show at CulturallyRelevantShow.com.This episode was produced and edited by David Chen and powered by Simplecast.
2020-08-1947 min
Culturally Relevant with David ChenExposing Conspiracy Theories in the Era of COVID-19 (with David Farrier)David chats with David Farrier about covering conspiracy theories in the era of COVID-19 and what makes them so vexing. Support me on Patreon!Links:Subscribe to Webworm Why #SaveOurChildren is not about Saving Our ChildrenThe New York Times' coverage on #SaveOurChildrenWatch Tickled on HuluWatch Dark Tourist on NetflixWeekly Recommendations:Caste: The Origins of Our DiscontentsI May Destroy YouWavesEscaping the Rabbit HoleLet me know your feedback for the podcast by emailing culturallyrelevantshow(AT)gmail(DOT)com.Follow the show on Twitter.Find every episode of the show at CulturallyRelevantShow.com.This episode was produced an...
2020-08-1300 min
Culturally Relevant with David ChenFinding Success In Indie Games and Storytelling (with Mike Bithell)David chats with Mike Bithell about creating games like 'Thomas Was Alone' and 'John Wick Hex,' and why he decided to make his new fictional narrative podcast 'North Star Rising.' Links:Listen to the North Star Rising podcastLearn more about Mike Bithell's awesome gamesWeekly Recommendations:Indycar iRacing ChallengeMatt Baume's YouTube Channel6 Jobless WorkersLet me know your feedback for the podcast by emailing culturallyrelevantshow(AT)gmail(DOT)com.Follow the show on Twitter.Find every episode of the show at CulturallyRelevantShow.com.This episode was produced and edited by David Chen and powered by Simplecast.
2020-07-311h 06Culturally Relevant with David ChenDiary: Reflecting on One Year of Culturally Relevant and Indie DIY Podcasting in COVID TimesDavid reflects on one year of the Culturally Relevant podcast.Links:Weekly Recommendations:How Our Reporter Fought DoomscrollingHow to stop the Doomscrolling cycleCheck David's YouTube channelLet me know your feedback for the podcast by emailing culturallyrelevantshow(AT)gmail(DOT)com.Follow the show on Twitter.Follow David Chen on Twitter.Find every episode of the show at CulturallyRelevantShow.com.This episode was produced and edited by David Chen and powered by Simplecast.
2020-07-2425 min
Culturally Relevant with David ChenLooking back at 'Inception' 10 years laterDavid chats with Patrick H Willems about Christopher Nolan's 'Inception' on the 10th anniversary of its release in theaters. Links:Follow Patrick on TwitterSubscribe to Patrick's YouTube ChannelSubscribe to Patrick's Second YouTube ChannelWatch Patrick's video about the filmmaking style of Christopher NolanCheck David's YouTube channelLet me know your feedback for the podcast by emailing culturallyrelevantshow(AT)gmail(DOT)com.Follow the show on Twitter.Follow David Chen on Twitter.Find every episode of the show at CulturallyRelevantShow.com.This episode was produced and edited by David Chen and powered by Simplecast.
2020-07-171h 21
Culturally Relevant with David ChenLiving with COVID-19 for over 100 days (with Hannah Davis)David chats with artist and researcher Hannah Davis about what it's like to live with COVID-19 for over 100 days. Links:Follow Hannah Davis on TwitterLearn more about COVID-19 Patient-Led Research (patientresearchcovid19.com)Learn more about the Body Politic Support GroupThe Atlantic's article about how COVID-19 can last for several monthsA citizen journalist on the final days of CHOPSeattle's CHOP went out with both a bang and a whimperWhat happened at the shooting that killed a teenager and shut down the CHOPLarry Brilliant on how well we are fighting COVIDMany COVID patients have terrifying deliriumThe New York T...
2020-07-0938 min
Culturally Relevant with David Chen'The Last of Us Part II' Review (feat. Dan Trachtenberg, Jeff Cannata, Christian Spicer)David is joined by Jeff Cananta, Dan Trachtenberg, and Christian Spicer to discuss 'The Last of Us Part II.' NOTE: Contains spoilers for the game.Watch David's video review of the game.Links:Listen to DLCListen to the official Last of Us Podcast Follow Dan Trachtenberg on TwitterFollow Jeff Cannata on TwitterFollow Christian Spicer on TwitterRead Chris Plante's article about ludonarrative dissonance in The Last of Us Part II. Let me know your feedback for the podcast by emailing culturallyrelevantshow(AT)gmail(DOT)com.Follow the show on Twitter.Follow David Chen on Tw...
2020-06-271h 15
Culturally Relevant with David ChenDiary: Dispatches from the CHOP; the First Wave of CoronavirusIn this bonus diary episode, David chats with his wife about how the Coronavirus pandemic has continued to evolve. Plus, they share tips for what they are doing to get through these times. NOTE: In this episode, David refers to Donald G. Mcneil Jr. as a doctor. He is in fact a science and health reporter for The New York Times.Links:Follow @Joyofnapping on TwitterThe CHOP, explainedKing5: Capitol Hill residents want their neighborhood backFox News runs digitally altered images of Seattle protest zoneShootings in the CHOPThe Daily's episode about What We've Learned from C...
2020-06-2255 min
Culturally Relevant with David ChenThe Man Behind the Myth in 'Be Water' (with Bao Nguyen)David chats with Bao Nguyen about his new film 'Be Water' which examines the life of Bruce Lee.Links:Watch 'Be Water' on ESPNWeekly Recommendations:On Earth We're Briefly GorgeousTruth vs. HollywoodLet me know your feedback for the podcast by emailing culturallyrelevantshow(AT)gmail(DOT)com.Follow the show on Twitter.Find every episode of the show at CulturallyRelevantShow.com.This episode was produced and edited by David Chen and powered by Simplecast.
2020-06-1051 min
Culturally Relevant with David ChenConfronting White Privilege in 'A Map Is Only One Story' (with Cinelle Barnes)David talks with writer Cinelle Barnes about her new essay "Carefree White Girls, Careful Brown Girls" which can be found in A Map Is Only One Story: Twenty Writers on Immigration, Family, and the Meaning of Home. Note: This conversation was recorded in early March 2020.Links:Buy A Map Is Only One StoryBuy Cinelle Barnes' other booksThe killing of Ahmaud ArberyThe killing of George FloydThe Bird Watcher, That Incident and His Feelings on the Woman’s FateMinneapolis man accused or racial profilingWeekly Recommendations:Trick MirrorWhen will it be safe to go back to movie the...
2020-05-2944 min
Culturally Relevant with David Chen'The Last Dance' ReviewDavid and his wife, @joyofnapping, discuss ESPN's 10-part docuseries 'The Last Dance.'Links:Watch the video version of this review Let me know your feedback for the podcast by emailing culturallyrelevantshow(AT)gmail(DOT)com.Follow the show on Twitter.Follow David Chen on Twitter.Find every episode of the show at CulturallyRelevantShow.com.This episode was produced and edited by David Chen and powered by Simplecast.
2020-05-2643 min
Culturally Relevant with David ChenGrappling with 'The Skywalker Legacy'David chats with Patrick Willems about The Skywalker Legacy, the documentary about The Rise of Skywalker that's streaming right now on Disney+.Links:Subscribe to Patrick Willems' YouTube channelCheck out my commentaries with PatrickFollow Patrick on TwitterWatch the YouTube version of this discussionWatch Patrick's videos about what we expect from a Star Wars movie: Part 1Part 2Let me know your feedback for the podcast by emailing culturallyrelevantshow(AT)gmail(DOT)com.Follow the show on Twitter.Follow David Chen on Twitter.Find every episode of the show at CulturallyRelevantShow.com.This episode was produced and edited b...
2020-05-131h 05
Culturally Relevant with David ChenCoronavirus Diary (May 7, 2020)In the latest diary episode, David discusses the phenomenon of doomscrolling, the videogame Frostpunk, and what's going on in Seattle right now.Links:I tweet out every article I read at @davechennetThe NYTimes Coronavirus case trackerWhy the Coronavirus is so confusingWe will never agree on what happenedAmerica is paying a heavy price for freedomFace mask murder at Family DollarCharlie Warzel's Twitter threadKristin Rawls' Twitter threadSeattle is bracing for the next phaseStuff David has been watching/playing:Super Pumped: The Battle for UberThe Skywalker LegacyFrostpunkLet me know your feedback for the podcast by emailing culturallyrelevantshow(AT)gmail...
2020-05-0737 min
Culturally Relevant with David ChenCapturing life in Taiwan in 'Tigertail' (with Alan Yang)David chats with writer/director Alan Yang about his new film, Tigertail.Links:Watch Tigertail on NetflixFollow Alan Yang on TwitterWeekly Recommendations:We are living in a failed stateJon Cho's op-ed in the LA TimesListen to Alan review Demolition Man on the SlashfilmcastLet me know your feedback for the podcast by emailing culturallyrelevantshow(AT)gmail(DOT)com.Follow the show on Twitter.Find every episode of the show at CulturallyRelevantShow.com.This episode was produced and edited by David Chen and powered by Simplecast.
2020-04-2342 min
Culturally Relevant with David ChenCoronavirus Diary (April 16, 2020)In the latest diary episode, David discusses Corona-shaming, the TV show Devs, and the value of learning new skills.Links:I tweet out every article I read at @davechennetWashington, California, Oregon to coordinateOur pandemic summerThe Recovered - How it feels to be on the other sideThe Pre-Pandemic Universe was the FictionThe Social Media Shame Machine Is In OverdriveCorona-shamedStuff David has been watching/playing:DevsBen Willmore's Creativelive Photoshop class Let me know your feedback for the podcast by emailing culturallyrelevantshow(AT)gmail(DOT)com.Follow the show on Twitter.Follow David Chen on Twitter.Find every episode o...
2020-04-1737 min
Culturally Relevant with David ChenCoronavirus Diary (April 10, 2020)In this bonus diary episode, David shares more thoughts on what we've lost during the pandemic, and what media he's watching to get through this challenging time. Plus: your emails!Links:The New York Times' Coronavirus pageThe Nordic way to economic rescueWas his life worth less than yours?Things will never be more the sameWhy conspiracy theories flourishHow will we know when it's time to reopen?How the Coronavirus overwhelmed Washington state's early efforts to contain itCoronavirus robs woman of her whole familyThe Coronavirus will cleave America in twoStuff David has been watching/playing:TigertailHow to...
2020-04-1152 min
Culturally Relevant with David ChenCoronavirus Diary (April 2, 2020)In this bonus diary episode, David chats with his wife about how the Coronavirus pandemic has continued to evolve. Plus, they share tips for what they are doing to get through these times. Links:Follow @Joyofnapping on TwitterHow will Coronavirus end?Everyone thinks they're right about masksNew York Times' Coronavirus story trackerGrieving the losses of CoronavirusMy cousin died. Grieving in isolation has been hell.8 Things People diagnosed with Coronavirus want you to knowChoir practice turns fatalLiberty University's Coronavirus outbreakFivethirtyeight's projections for the pandemicTom Douglas' restaurants are brokeThe social distancing culture warsRO Kwon's Twitter threadAndrew Yang's terrible o...
2020-04-031h 09
Culturally Relevant with David ChenCoronavirus Diary (March 26, 2020)In this bonus diary episode, David chats with his wife about how the Coronavirus pandemic has continued to evolve, what their lives are like right now, and what media they are consuming these days. Links:US now leads the world in Coronavirus cases13 Deaths a DayInside a Brooklyn HospitalChinese Americans fear for their safetyStuff David has been watching:Tiger KingDevsBetter Call SaulLet me know your feedback for the podcast by emailing culturallyrelevantshow(AT)gmail(DOT)com.Follow the show on Twitter.Follow David Chen on Twitter.Find every episode of the show at CulturallyRelevantShow.com.This e...
2020-03-2756 min
Culturally Relevant with David ChenCoronavirus Diary (March 18, 2020)In this bonus diary episode, David reflects on what the Coronavirus pandemic reveals about America, its institutions, its entertainment industry, and its inherent racism.Links:Coronavirus called America's bluffAmerica is acting like a failed stateAmerica is a shamAmerica is brokenMovie theaters are closingWhat do we owe one anotherLet me know your feedback for the podcast by emailing culturallyrelevantshow(AT)gmail(DOT)com.Follow the show on Twitter.Follow David Chen on Twitter.Find every episode of the show at CulturallyRelevantShow.com.This episode was produced and edited by David Chen and powered by Simplecast.
2020-03-1941 min
Culturally Relevant with David ChenHow 'Freaks' went from indie film to Netflix sensation (with Zach Lipovsky and Adam Stein)David chats with filmmakers Zach Lipovsky and Adam Stein about making their low-budget film 'Freaks' and how it ended up becoming one of the top titles on Netflix.Links:Watch Freaks on NetflixFollow Zach Lipovsky on TwitterFollow Adam Stein on TwitterWeekly Recommendations:FireflyPatriot on Prime VideoHillary on HuluLet me know your feedback for the podcast by emailing culturallyrelevantshow(AT)gmail(DOT)com.Follow the show on Twitter.Find every episode of the show at CulturallyRelevantShow.com.This episode was produced and edited by David Chen and powered by Simplecast.
2020-03-111h 13
Culturally Relevant with David Chen'The Invisible Man' ReviewDavid reviews Leigh Whannell's 'The Invisible Man' with Melissa Tamminga from Seattle Screen Scene.Shownotes: Watch the video version of this reviewSubscribe to David's YouTube channelFollow Melissa on TwitterListen to The Daily episodes about CoronavirusHow threatening is The Coronavirus, really?The Coronavirus outbreak in Washington stateCheck out Seattle Screen SceneLet me know your feedback for the podcast by emailing culturallyrelevantshow(AT)gmail(DOT)com.Follow the show on Twitter.Find every episode of the show at CulturallyRelevantShow.com.This episode was produced and edited by David Chen and powered by Simplecast.
2020-03-0533 min
Culturally Relevant with David ChenLiving in Shanghai under a Coronavirus Lockdown (with Frankie Huang)David chats with Frankie Huang about her new piece in The New York Times about living in Shanghai under the Coronavirus lockdown.Links:Read Frankie's articleFollow Frankie on TwitterWeekly Recommendations:The Death of Stalin One Star Reviews: Talent AgencyEpisode image by Manuel JosephLet me know your feedback for the podcast by emailing culturallyrelevantshow(AT)gmail(DOT)com.Follow the show on Twitter.Find every episode of the show at CulturallyRelevantShow.com.This episode was produced and edited by David Chen and powered by Simplecast.
2020-02-2637 min
Culturally Relevant with David Chen'Harley Quinn: Birds of Prey' review (with Melissa Tamminga)David reviews Cathy Yan's 'Harley Quinn: Birds of Prey' with Melissa Tamminga from Seattle Screen Scene.Shownotes: Watch the video version of this reviewSubscribe to David's YouTube channelFollow Melissa on TwitterCheck out Seattle Screen SceneLet me know your feedback for the podcast by emailing culturallyrelevantshow(AT)gmail(DOT)com.Follow the show on Twitter.Find every episode of the show at CulturallyRelevantShow.com.This episode was produced and edited by David Chen and powered by Simplecast.
2020-02-2033 min
Culturally Relevant with David ChenTelling Your Mom's Life Story in 'Little America' (with Tze Chun)David talks with writer/director Tze Chun about his episode of Little America entitled "The Grand Prize Expo Winners." You can stream Little America right now on Apple TV+.Shownotes:Follow Tze on TwitterCheck out TKO Studios Watch David's reaction to Parasite winning Best PictureSubscribe to David on YouTubeWeekly Recommendation:The Nuclear Family Was a MistakeSweet ToothLet me know your feedback for the podcast by emailing culturallyrelevantshow(AT)gmail(DOT)com.Follow the show on Twitter.Find every episode of the show at CulturallyRelevantShow.com.This episode was produced and edited by David Chen and powered b...
2020-02-1247 min
Culturally Relevant with David Chen'The Rhythm Section' Review (with Melissa Tamminga)David reviews Reed Morano's The Rhythm Section (starring Blake Lively) with Melissa Tamminga from Seattle Screen Scene.Shownotes: Watch the video version of this reviewSubscribe to David's YouTube channelFollow Melissa on TwitterCheck out Seattle Screen SceneLet me know your feedback for the podcast by emailing culturallyrelevantshow(AT)gmail(DOT)com.Follow the show on Twitter.Find every episode of the show at CulturallyRelevantShow.com.This episode was produced and edited by David Chen and powered by Simplecast.
2020-02-0518 min
Culturally Relevant with David ChenThe hopes and dreams of Generic Asian Man in 'Interior Chinatown' (with Charles Yu)You know that Asian guy in the background of your favorite TV Cop show? What is that guy's life like? What are his hopes and dreams? In this episode, David chats with Charles Yu, whose new novel Interior Chinatown explores this very concept.Links:Buy Interior Chinatown on AmazonCheck out Charles' other books Follow Charles on TwitterWeekly Recommendation:Everything I Never Told YouLet me know your feedback for the podcast by emailing culturallyrelevantshow(AT)gmail(DOT)com.Follow the show on Twitter.Find every episode of the show at CulturallyRelevantShow.com.This episode was produced and e...
2020-01-2945 min
Culturally Relevant with David ChenThe State of the Podcast Industry (with Nicholas Quah)David chats with Nicholas Quah about the state of podcasting in 2020.Links:Read Nicholas's end-of-year wrap-upSubscribe to Hot PodFollow Nicholas on TwitterWeekly Recommendation:Richard's Famous Food PodcastEpisode photo by Jonathan Farber on UnsplashLet me know your feedback for the podcast by emailing culturallyrelevantshow(AT)gmail(DOT)com.Follow the show on Twitter.Find every episode of the show at CulturallyRelevantShow.com.This episode was produced and edited by David Chen and powered by Simplecast.Special thanks to Patrick and Patryk for their help with this episode.
2020-01-161h 05
Culturally Relevant with David ChenThe Top 10 TV Episodes of the Decade (with Tara Ariano)David counts down the top 10 TV episodes of the decade with Tara Ariano from Extra Hot Great and Again With This. Links:Follow Tara on TwitterListen to Tara's other podcasts:Extra Hot GreatAgain With ThisThe Sweet Smell of SuccessionLet me know your feedback for the podcast by emailing culturallyrelevantshow(AT)gmail(DOT)com.Follow the show on Twitter.Find every episode of the show at CulturallyRelevantShow.com.This episode was produced and edited by David Chen and powered by Simplecast.Special thanks to Patrick and Patryk for their help with this episode.
2019-12-301h 34
Culturally Relevant with David ChenThe Top 10 Films of the Decade (with Tasha Robinson)David counts down the top 10 films of the decade with Tasha Robinson from Polygon.Links:Read more of Tasha's work at PolygonListen to Tasha's podcast, The Next Picture ShowFollow Tasha on TwitterLet me know your feedback for the podcast by emailing culturallyrelevantshow(AT)gmail(DOT)com.Follow the show on Twitter.Find every episode of the show at CulturallyRelevantShow.com.This episode was produced and edited by David Chen and powered by Simplecast.Special thanks to Patrick and Patryk for their help with this episode.
2019-12-231h 48Culturally Relevant with David ChenWhen Your Grandmother Gets Scammed (with Frankie Huang)David chats with Frankie Huang about her new piece in The New York Times about how her grandmother found herself entangled in a sophisticated scam.Links:Read Frankie's article, My Grandmother's Favorite ScammerFollow Frankie on TwitterWeekly Recommendations:The 100 Memes that defined a decadeLet me know your feedback for the podcast by emailing culturallyrelevantshow(AT)gmail(DOT)com.Follow the show on Twitter.Find every episode of the show at CulturallyRelevantShow.com.This episode was produced and edited by David Chen and powered by Simplecast.
2019-12-1930 min
Culturally Relevant with David ChenInside the Life of the "Peloton Husband" (with Sean Hunter)Last week, actor Sean Hunter was catapulted into the international spotlight when he appeared in an ad for the Peloton exercise bike. In this episode, David talks with Sean about how he came to appear in this ad, and what his reaction has been to the ad's backlash online.Links:Follow Sean on InstagramWatch the original Peloton adWatch the Aviation Gin commercialRead Sean's response in Psychology TodayRead the backlash to Sean's response in The Guardian and SlateWeekly Recommendations:My Grandmother's ScammerLet me know your feedback for the podcast by emailing culturallyrelevantshow(AT)gmail(DOT)com.Follow...
2019-12-1036 min
Culturally Relevant with David ChenCreating the Music of 'Knives Out' (with Nathan Johnson)David chats with Nathan Johnson about the score for Rian Johnson's newest film, Knives Out. I had so much fun chatting with Nathan about his inspirations for this score and how his approach to his work has changed over time. And I should also mention, Knives Out is a delightful film!Links:Listen to the Knives Out soundtrack on Spotify or Apple MusicFollow Nathan on TwitterWatch Nathan's music videos:You Don't Know MeChange is EverythingGone InsaneWeekly Recommendations:Listen to Citations Needed, episode 90Let me know your feedback for the podcast by emailing culturallyrelevantshow(AT)gmail(DOT...
2019-11-2550 min
Culturally Relevant with David ChenExploring the History of Spider-Man (with Matt Singer)David chats with writer Matt Singer about his new book, Marvel's Spider-Man: From Amazing to Spectacular: The Definitive Comic Art Collection. Later, David counts down three of the most wild Spider-Man plotlines of all time, and Matt shares his thoughts on Spider-Man's enduring legacy.Links:Buy Marvel's Spider-Man: From Amazing to Spectacular: The Definitive Comic Art CollectionFollow Matt Singer on TwitterWeekly Recommendations:Why Does Tipping Still Exist?Our Student Loan Secrets Part 1Our Student Loan Secrets Part 2Let me know your feedback for the podcast by emailing culturallyrelevantshow(AT)gmail(DOT)com.Follow the show on...
2019-11-201h 03
Culturally Relevant with David ChenWriting About the Unthinkable in 'Once More We Saw Stars' (with Jayson Greene)In May of 2015, a piece of brick fell from the eighth floor of a New York City apartment building, striking and killing Jayson Greene's 2-year old daughter Greta. It was a tragic story that made headlines in major news outlets. Jayson’s new book, Once More We Saw Stars, tells the story of Greta’s death and how it affected him and his family. It has been named by multiple publications as one of the best books of 2019.In this episode, David speaks with Jayson about his writing process and his reaction to the book's reception.Li...
2019-11-1337 min
Culturally Relevant with David ChenAn analysis of Martin Scorsese's New York Times Op-Ed on Marvel Films and CinemaIn this bonus episode, David discusses the state of the podcast and does a paragraph-by-paragraph analysis of Martin Scorsese's recent New York Times op-ed about Marvel Films and the state of cinema.Links:Read Martin Scorsese's Op-EdSee the charts in Matthew Ball's analysis of the state of theatrical moviegoingLet me know your feedback for the podcast by emailing culturallyrelevantshow(AT)gmail(DOT)com.Follow the show on Twitter.Find every episode of the show at CulturallyRelevantShow.com.This episode was produced and edited by David Chen and powered by Simplecast.
2019-11-0722 min
Culturally Relevant with David ChenDirector's Commentary: ‘In the Tall Grass‘ (with Vincenzo Natali)David is joined by writer/director Vincenzo Natali to do a feature-length commentary of In The Tall Grass, available right now on Netflix.Shownotes:(4:42) Commentary beginsLinks:Stream In the Tall Grass on NetflixFollow Vincenzo Natali on TwitterCheck out Vincenzo's other work at his websiteLet me know your feedback for the podcast by emailing culturallyrelevantshow(AT)gmail(DOT)com.Follow the show on Twitter.Find every episode of the show at CulturallyRelevantShow.com.This episode was produced and edited by David Chen and powered by Simplecast.
2019-10-301h 46
Culturally Relevant with David ChenToxic Masculinity and 'The Art of Self-Defense' (with Riley Stearns)David talks with writer/director Riley Stearns about his new movie, "The Art of Self Defense," which is available right now on VOD, DVD, and Blu-Ray.Shownotes:(2:45) Riley Stearns Interview(1:03:15) Weekly recommendations-What Is the Time Signature of the Ominous Electronic Score of The Terminator?Links:Buy The Art of Self-Defense on VOD (iTunes and Amazon) and on Blu-RayFollow Riley Stearns on TwitterLet me know your feedback for the podcast by emailing culturallyrelevantshow(AT)gmail(DOT)com.Follow the show on Twitter.Find every episode of the show at CulturallyRelevantShow.c...
2019-10-231h 05
Culturally Relevant with David ChenThe Journey of Transracial Adoption (with Nicole Chung)David speaks with writer Nicole Chung about her memoir, "All You Can Ever Know," which is out now in paperback.Shownotes:(2:20) Nicole Chung interview(49:30) Weekly recommendations-When GoFundMe gets uglyLinks:Buy Nicole Chung's book, All You Can Ever Know, at Amazon, IndieBound, and Apple Learn more about Nicole's work Follow Nicole Chung on TwitterLet me know your feedback for the podcast by emailing culturallyrelevantshow(AT)gmail(DOT)com.Follow the show on Twitter.Find every episode of the show at CulturallyRelevantShow.com.This episode was produced and edited by Da...
2019-10-1752 min
Culturally Relevant with David ChenThe Art of Getting Rejected (with Jia Jiang)David speaks with Jia Jiang, one of the world's foremost expert on rejection, on how he made getting rejected into his full time job. Later, Jia shares the top 5 things he learned from rejection.Shownotes:(3:30) Jia Jiang Interview(37:00) The Top 5 things Jia Jiang learned from getting rejected(54:30) Weekly recommendations-The Big Picture Joker episodeLinks:Buy Jia's book, Rejection Proof Watch Jia’s TED TalkWatch Jia’s Krispy Kreme viral videoLearn more about Jia's workMore links about Joker:Slate's spoiler specialJoker has toxic fans. Does that mean it shouldn't exist...
2019-10-0856 min
Culturally Relevant with David Chen"I Love You, Now Die" and The Key Elements of a Great True Crime Documentary (with Erin Lee Carr)David chats with writer/filmmaker Erin Lee Carr about her new HBO Documentary "I Love You, Now Die: The Commonwealth vs. Michelle Carter." Erin discusses her working process, what inspires her to choose a specific topic to cover, and the essential elements of a great true crime documentary.Links:Learn more about I Love You, Now DieLearn more about At the Heart of GoldLearn more about Mommy, Dead and DearestBuy Erin's book, All That You Leave BehindFollow Erin on TwitterLet me know your feedback for the podcast by emailing culturallyrelevantshow(AT)gmail(DOT)com.Follow the...
2019-10-0145 min
Culturally Relevant with David ChenBeing a Nice Guy in a Mean World (with Josh Gondelman)David chats with Josh Gondelman about his new book "Nice Try: Stories of Best Intentions and Mixed Results," his approach to comedy, and his work on "Last Week Tonight with John Oliver."Links:Buy Nice Try : Stories of Best Intentions and Mixed Results on Amazon, Apple Books, IndieboundCheck out Josh's comedy albumsFollow Josh on TwitterCheck out Modern Seinfeld Let me know your feedback for the podcast by emailing culturallyrelevantshow(AT)gmail(DOT)com.Follow the show on Twitter.Find every episode of the show at CulturallyRelevantShow.com.This episode was produced and edited by David Chen a...
2019-09-251h 07
Culturally Relevant with David ChenThe Battle Rap of 'Bodied' and the Polarization of Speech (with Joseph Kahn)David talks with legendary director Joseph Kahn about his new film 'Bodied,' how being a father has changed his perspective on his career, the state of Asian-American representation in the media, and his thoughts on the perils of 'cancel culture.'Links:Buy Bodied on iTunes and AmazonFollow Joseph on TwitterCheck out Joseph's other workLet me know your feedback for the podcast by emailing culturallyrelevantshow(AT)gmail(DOT)com.Follow the show on Twitter.Find every episode of the show at CulturallyRelevantShow.com.This episode was produced and edited by David Chen and Sean Michael...
2019-09-171h 05
Culturally Relevant with David ChenLosing Faith and Finding a Life in Writing (with R.O. Kwon)David chats with R.O. Kwon about what it was like to lose her Christian faith and how that shaped her as a writer. R.O. Kwon's debut novel The Incendiaries is out right now in paperback.
Shownotes:
(2:30) R.O. Kwon Interview
(56:30) Weekly Recommendation
*Prayer Hands Emoji
Links:
Learn more about R.O. Kwon at her website
Buy The Incendiaries on Amazon, B&N, or IndieBound.
Follow R.O. Kwon on Twitter
Stop calling Asian women adorable
Why R.O. Kwon came out as bisexual on Twitter
Let me know...
2019-09-1058 min
Culturally Relevant with David ChenThe Promise and the Perils of 'The Matrix 4' (with Patrick H. Willems)David and Patrick H. Willems discuss their hopes and fears for the forthcoming Matrix sequel. Then, they count down their top 5 moments/elements of The Matrix Reloaded and The Matrix Revolutions.
Shownotes:
(27:10) David and Patrick count down their top 5 moments/elements of The Matrix Reloaded and The Matrix Revolutions
(1:09:00) Weekly Recommendation
Waze hijacked LA in the name of convenience
Links:
Follow Patrick on YouTube
Follow Patrick on Twitter
Watch Patrick's video about rewriting the Matrix sequels
Wait But Why tackles The Fermi paradox
THR's report on The Matrix 4
Let me know...
2019-08-271h 10
Culturally Relevant with David ChenHow 'Blinded By the Light' captures the South Asian Experience (with Siddhant Adlakha)David chats with Siddhant Adlakha about Gurinder Chadha's new film Blinded by the Light and what it can teach us about the South Asian Experience.
Shownotes:
(3:30) Siddhant Adlakha and David review Blinded by the Light
(23:00) Spoilers
(39:30) Weekly Recommendation
https://www.20k.org/
Links:
Siddhant's review of Blinded by the Light
Back Siddhant's Patreon
Follow Siddhant Adlakha on Twitter
Let me know your feedback for the podcast by emailing culturallyrelevantshow(AT)gmail(DOT)com.
Follow the show on Twitter.
Find every episode of the show at CulturallyRelevantShow.com.
This episode was...
2019-08-2141 min
Culturally Relevant with David ChenWhy 1999 Was The Best Movie Year Ever (with Brian Raftery)David talks to Brian Raftery about his new book Best. Movie. Year. Ever.: How 1999 Blew Up the Big Screen. Brian discusses why this particular year became seminal in movie history and how it continues to influence filmmakers today. David and Brian then proceed to rank their top 5 movies from 1999 (#1 will shock you).
Shownotes:
(2:00) Brian Raftery interview
(38:33) David and Brian's Top 5 Movies from 1999
(1:08:00) Weekly Recommendation
Men. Abuse. Trauma
Vox's write-up about the video
Links:
Buy Brian's book on Amazon
Follow Brian on Twitter
Let me know your feedback for the podcast...
2019-08-131h 10
Culturally Relevant with David ChenUncovering The Last Days of John Allen Chau (with Alex Perry)David talks with Alex Perry about the last days of American missionary John Allen Chau. You can read Perry's piece, "The Last Days of John Allen Chau," in Outside.
Links:
Buy Alex's book, The Good Mothers: The True Story of the Women Who Took On the World's Most Powerful Mafia
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2019-08-0943 min
Culturally Relevant with David ChenBeing Queer in Red America (with Samantha Allen)David chats with writer Samantha Allen about her new book, Real Queer America. Allen drove to red states and conservative regions from Provo, Utah to the Bible Belt in order to explore queer culture. She discusses how LGTBQ people have survived and thrived in places around the country where you might least expect it.
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(2:56) Samantha Allen interview
(26:46) Weekly Recommendations
The Last Days of John Allen Chau
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Being Transgender Can Be Funny, But Not for the Reasons Dave Chappelle Thinks
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2019-08-0629 min
Culturally Relevant with David ChenZen and the Art of Videogame Character Maintenance (with Dan Trachtenberg)David chats with Dan Trachtenberg (10 Cloverfield Lane, Black Mirror) about directing Warframe's new cinematic trailer. Dan talks about what it's like trying to make it in Hollywood today, the differences between directing a videogame trailer and a movie, why he loves Warframe, and what he finds rewarding about videogames, Legos, and building Gundam models.
Shownotes
(2:35) Dan Trachtenberg interview
(1:02:20) Weekly Recommendations
Check out my new Succession podcast
Help me Kickstart my new Succession podcast
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Warframe is a free game that you can play online. Check it out.
Watch Dan's cinematic Warframe trailer
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2019-07-301h 04
Culturally Relevant with David ChenBig Little Lies Season 2 Review (with Tara Ariano)David and Tara Ariano review the second season of HBO's hit show Big Little Lies.
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2019-07-2645 min
Culturally Relevant with David Chen'The Farewell' and the Loneliness of the Immigrant Experience (with Lulu Wang)Shownotes
(3:45) Lulu Wang interview
(22:30) The Farewell Review
(45:15) Weekly Recommendations
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Jeff Maysh has a great yarn over at The Daily Beast on how LA's "Dine and Dash Dater" was apprehended.
Jacey Fortin asks us to consider the story behind the stories that go viral online.
Amanda Mull...
2019-07-2351 minCulturally Relevant with David ChenThe Case For And Against Watching Movie Trailers (with Jeff Cannata and Peter Sciretta)In the first episode of Culturally Relevant, David chats with Jeff Cannata and Peter Sciretta about movie trailers. Are they worth watching? Or do they spoil the filmgoing experience?
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2019-07-1654 minCulturally Relevant with David ChenCulturally Relevant: The TrailerCulturally Relevant will be a podcast featuring cultural observations and in-depth conversations with people who are shaping how we think about the world. Every week or so, I’ll be putting out a new conversation and/or a new reflection on things that are happening right now. I hope you it!
You can subscribe to this show at culturallyrelevantshow.com and you can email me at culturallyrelevantshow@gmail.com. Thanks for checking it out and for being with me on this next adventure.
2019-05-1701 min