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Pop Culture Affidavit Episode 145: Alright, Alright, Alright

My look at nostalgia-themed movies continues! This time around, Amanda joins me to sit down and talk about a formative movie for the two of us: Dazed and Confused, the 1993 Richard Linklater film that takes place during one night in 1976. We look at the movie, its soundtrack, and the book published alongside it as well as share our memories about watching it many times.

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Bonus content! Here is a montage of pages from the Dazed and Confused book that Amanda and I talk about during the episode:

Pop Culture Affidavit Episode 144: Where Were You in ’62?

It’s the first of three episodes that look at the nostalgia subgenre of films, and I’m starting with the granddaddy of all of them, 1973’s American Graffiti. Directed by George Lucas, this is a seminal film and soundtrack that takes a look back at the teenage years of a generation, and along with me for this ride is The Fire and Water Network’s own Rob Kelly. So get comfortable on that tuck-and-roll upholstery, pour yourself some Old Harper, and crank up the jukebox as we ask “Where were you in ’62?”

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And if you want to hear what I think of the film’s sequel, More American Graffiti, check out this old blog post: Sometimes, More Isn’t That Groovy

Pop Culture Affidavit Episode 143: JLMay 2023, The Brave and the Bold

It’s JLMay 2023! Join me as I take a look at issue #10 of the 2007 version of DC’s classic team-up series, The Brave and the Bold. The Challengers of the Unknown! Superman! The Silent Knight! Aquaman! The Teen Titans! It’s some Silver Age DC goodness brought to you by Mark Waid, George Perez, and Bob Wiacek! Plus, listener feedback!

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Music in this episode was by Alexander Nakarada and was used under the Creative Commons license.

The opening track is “The Good Guys”:

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The closing track is “Rise Up, Stand Up”:

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Pop Culture Affidavit Episode 142: Cover Songs (Part One)

It’s the first part of an EXTRA-SIZED CROSSOVER with Fire and Water Records! Ryan and Neil, The Brothers Daly, join me for a look at cover songs. What makes a good cover song? Which covers are iconic? What covers have surpassed the originals? Which ones do we personally love? Join us as we each go through a list of five cover songs and talk about what makes them stand out. Then, in May, go over to Fire and Water Records to listen to part two!

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If you’re interested in listening to the songs that we talk about and are featured on this episode, here’s a YouTube playlist:

Pop Culture Affidavit Episode 141: Shut Up and Sing While I Eat My Freedom Fries

It’s been twenty years since the United States invaded Iraq, a key moment of the last two decades. During the lead-up to war, there were controversies over opinions on the war and support for the military. In this episode, I take a look at two of the more well-known of those controversies: “Freedom Fries” in reaction to France’s opposition to the war, and The Chicks’ comments about President George W. Bush.

Content Note: Politics are discussed and my political views are voiced. Listener discretion is advised.

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Pop Culture Affidavit Episode 140: My Batman Phase

If I can point the true origin of my comic book collecting career to one point in time, and especially one character, it’s the spring of 1990 and the character is Batman. For this episode, I’m going to take you through “My Batman Phase,” starting with how I first got to know the character, and walking through my experience with some of the biggest Bat-related events of the 1990s.

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Pop Culture Affidavit Episode 139: The Uncollecting II: The Clutter Strikes Back

New Year, New You! At least that’s what they tell ourselves. Back in episode 96, I talked about my efforts to “uncollect” the piles of stuff I own. Well, it’s been a few years, so how is it going?

That’s what this episode is about. I talk about two books I read about hoarding and clutter, the Marie Kondo series Sparking Joy with Marie Kondo, and the “Curiosity Inc.” YouTube series before getting into my own experience with The Uncollecting. So come along and clear the clutter with me!

By the way, if you’re interested in the blog I have set up for The Uncollecting, check out theuncollecting.com.

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And here are some extras for you.

Eve O. Schaub’s page for The Year of No Clutter.

The GoodReads page for Stuff: Compulsive Hoarding and the Meaning of Things.

The YouTube channel for Curiosity Inc.

The trailer for Sparking Joy With Marie Kondo:

Pop Culture Affidavit Episode 138: Geek Yourself 2022

It’s been TEN YEARS since I started this podcast, and it’s time for my TENTH trip to the Baltimore Comic-Con. Once again, Brett cosplays up and joins me to meet creators and buy comics. I’ve got interviews with Bob Hall, Joe Staton, Jill Thompson, and a number of other creators as well as a rundown of what I did, what I bought, and how I prepared. Then, I take a moment to reflect on ten years of podcasting.

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Pop Culture Affidavit Episode 137: And Walked Off to Look

It’s third and final episode in a series of three episodes about America: its history, its people, and its culture. This time around, I am looking at walking across America through the lens of the seminal travel memoirs A Walk Across America and The Walk West: A Walk Across America 2 by Peter Jenkins and Barbara Jenkins. In addition, I take a look at the book their son, Jedediah Jenkins, wrote, To Shake the Sleeping Self. It’s the portrait of a journey, a country, and a family.

Content Warning: This episode includes me sharing my political views. Listener discretion is advised.

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Pop Culture Affidavit Episode 136: Teen TV Movies from 1988

In 1988, NBC produced three television movies starring a gaggle of teenage stars from some of the most popular sitcoms of the day. And for this episode, I sit down and talk about them. So strap in for “Crash Course,” get on the floor for “Dance ’til Dawn” and set sail on a “Class Cruise!”

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