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  • Academics Henry Jenkins and Colin Maclay use their combined knowledge to dig deeper and ask more ambitious questions than most pop culture podcasts out there – not doing recaps or just remaining on the level of entertainment coverage. For them, popular culture offers resources for asking questions about who we are and where we are going, questions that can be political, legal, technological, economic, or social, but often cut across all of the above.
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  • Gaming, Live Streaming, eSports and Beyond, with T.L. Taylor

    Gaming, Live Streaming, eSports and Beyond, with T.L. Taylor
    Oct 18 2024
    In this episode, professors Colin and Henry, along with T.L. Taylor, Director of the MIT Game Lab, explore the rise of game studies as an academic field. Taylor shares her journey from studying virtual worlds in the 90s to becoming an expert in live streaming and eSports, shedding light on gaming's cultural impact and academic challenges.They delve into the interactive relationship between game designers and players, examining how games reflect socio-technical systems. The conversation also touches on eSports, its growth into a major profession, and the influence of game developers and venture capital.The episode wraps up with a discussion on the broader concept of play, including theme parks and the desire for "re-enchantment" in everyday life, highlighting the intersection of games, play, and self-expression.Here are some of the references from this episode, for those who want to dig a little deeper:Games MentionedEverquestWorld of Warcraft I Love BeesThe BeastImportant Concepts in GamesMulti-User Dungeons (MUDs)Massively Multiplayer Online Games (MMOs)MinmaxerT.L. Taylor publicationsWatch Me Play: Twitch and the Rise of Game Live StreamingRaising the Stakes: E-Sports and the Professionalization of Computer GamingPlay Between Worlds: Exploring Online Game CultureGames Matter (Knight Foundation)Other Research MentionedPew research on gaming, 2017Nancy Baym and Jean Burgess, Twitter: A Biography (hashtags as a user-generated intervention)Alice Marwick (networked harassment)Eric von Hippel (innovation)Jane McGonigal, Why I Love Bees: A Case Study in Collective IntelligenceChris Weaver, ‘Elder Scrolls 6’: How the Series Became a Hit With Elderly GamersJean BeaudrillardBruno BettelheimOther MentionsTwitchTwitch Top Streamers 2024GamergateWorld Cyber GamesUSC EsportsUC Irvine EsportsSherry Turkle, also see Episode 89: Sherry Turkle on Empathy and the Narratives That Shape Our Lives, and her book Life on the ScreenCory Doctorow Down and Out in the Magic Kingdom ; also check out our previous Episode 45: “Radicalized” with Cory DoctorowCheck out our previous Episode 92: Disney Theme Parks with Rebecca Williams and Lauren SowaThis Is What U.S. Presidents Would Look Like With Mullets, According to AI (Newsweek) ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––Share your thoughts via Twitter with Henry, Colin and the How Do You Like It So Far? account! You can also email us at howdoyoulikeitsofarpodcast@gmail.com.Music:“In Time” by Dylan Emmett and “Spaceship” by Lesion X.In Time (Instrumental) by Dylan Emmet https://soundcloud.com/dylanemmetSpaceship by Lesion X https://soundcloud.com/lesionxbeatsCreative Commons — Attribution 3.0 Unported — CC BY 3.0Free Download / Stream: https://bit.ly/in-time-instrumentalFree Download / Stream: https://bit.ly/lesion-x-spaceshipMusic promoted by Audio Library https://youtu.be/AzYoVrMLa1Q––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––
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    1 hr and 24 mins
  • Inside American Wrestling with Charlie Jenkins

    Inside American Wrestling with Charlie Jenkins
    Oct 11 2024
    In this episode, we chat with Charlie Jenkins, whose lifelong passion for wrestling sparked a remarkable journey into writing. He started writing fan fiction around the age of five, dictating stories for his father to type on the computer. In high school he became an active player and game master in e-wrestling, an online roleplaying game that allowed fans to write their own pro wrestling characters and storylines, and now Charlie has crafted a unique voice in wrestling literature. His novel American Wrestling 1989 fills a niche in wrestling-related fiction, weaving together the complex narratives of individuals in the industry and capturing the vibrant essence of 1980s wrestling beyond traditional sports stories.We explore the emergence of wrestling fiction as a genre, influenced by the mainstream success of wrestling personalities and Charlie’s own experiences working with a small wrestling franchise. The conversation examines how American wrestling shapes cultural narratives and its global representation, alongside the transformative role of WWE and Vince McMahon in the industry's evolution. Here are some of the references from this episode, for those who want to dig a little deeper:Charlie Jenkins’ book: American Wrestling, 1989 buy on Amazon, AudibleClips featured in the episode:The UndertakerDusty RhodesSasha Banks & Bianca BelairZeb Colter and Jack Swagger address Glenn BeckWrestlers MentionedThe Undertaker and his instagramHulk HoganDwayne Johnson and his instagramJohn CenaDave BautistaRick FlairDusty RhodesYokozunaBret HartMick FoleyGorgeous GeorgeAnthony BowensSonya Deville Shayna Baszler Toni StormNyla RoseSonny KissBecky LynchJake HagerCreature From the Black Lagoon (movie)Pee-wee HermanWWF Superstars of WrestlingYoung Rock (watch on NBC)Heels (watch on Netflix)GLOW (Gorgeous Ladies of Wrestling - watch on Netflix)Masters of the Universe (watch on Netflix)Cirque du SoleilThe WWE and AEWLucha VaVoom de La LizWayne CowanVince McMahonMcMahon FamilyRingmaster: Vince McMahon and the Unmaking of America, by Abraham Riesman ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––Share your thoughts via Twitter with Henry, Colin and the How Do You Like It So Far? account! You can also email us at howdoyoulikeitsofarpodcast@gmail.com.Music:“In Time” by Dylan Emmett and “Spaceship” by Lesion X.In Time (Instrumental) by Dylan Emmet https://soundcloud.com/dylanemmetSpaceship by Lesion X https://soundcloud.com/lesionxbeatsCreative Commons — Attribution 3.0 Unported — CC BY 3.0Free Download / Stream: https://bit.ly/in-time-instrumentalFree Download / Stream: https://bit.ly/lesion-x-spaceshipMusic promoted by Audio Library https://youtu.be/AzYoVrMLa1Q––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––
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    1 hr and 13 mins
  • Tasha Oren on the Evolution of Food TV

    Tasha Oren on the Evolution of Food TV
    Oct 4 2024
    In this episode, we take a deep dive into the evolution of food television, from the early days of simple, instructional shows to today's diverse and dynamic culinary landscape. We'll explore how icons like Betty Crocker shaped early cooking programs, empowering women in the kitchen, and how trailblazers like Julia Child, Emeril Lagasse, and Guy Fieri pushed boundaries—changing not just how we cook, but how we see race and gender in food media.We’ll also journey into the origins of Iron Chef, its impact on Asian identity, and how it became a global cultural phenomenon. Plus, we’ll reflect on the genre's transition to streaming, where shows like Chef’s Table have brought a more artistic, inclusive approach to the culinary world. And as food competition shows shift from cutthroat to kind, what does the future hold for food media?Here are some of the references from this episode, for those who want to dig a little deeper:Books by Tasha Oren: Food TV ; Global Asian American Popular CulturesJoyce ChenEddie WangDavid Chang The Evolution of Television FormatsMasterChef Junior: Watch on HuluProject Runway: Watch on Netflix, IMDbSurvivor: Watch on CBSJulia ChildJulia Child’s The French Chef by Dana PolanThe French Chef with Julia ChildSmithsonian Air and Space Museum ; Julia Child clipEmeril Lagasse ; Emeril Live clipIron Chef ; Netflix TrailerWall Street (1987 film)Hillary Clinton and the Return of the (Unbaked) Cookies - New York TimesHillary Clinton explains "Bake cookies" remark April 1992 - DailymotionBetty Crocker - history; Betty Crocker on the radioGuy Fieri Food Network Curtis Aiken Mind of a Chef: Watch on Youtube, IMDbChef’s Table trailer; Watch on Netflix, IMDbJeff Yang's new book, The Golden ScreenWilliam Shatner Hell's Kitchen: Watch on FOX, IMDbGordon Ramsay on Hot OnesBaking Impossible trailerThe Great British Bake OffBong Appetit: Trailer; Watch on Youtube, IDMbVanessa Lavorato & Miguel Trinidad (Bong Appetit) - The SmokeboxCooking with CannabisBake Squad trailerThe Bear trailer: Watch on Hulu, IMDbSimply Sara (YouTube)Check out our previous Episode 61: Broken Bread with Chef Roy Choi and KCET’s Juan Devis ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––Share your thoughts via Twitter with Henry, Colin and the How Do You Like It So Far? account! You can also email us at howdoyoulikeitsofarpodcast@gmail.com.Music:“In Time” by Dylan Emmett and “Spaceship” by Lesion X.In Time (Instrumental) by Dylan Emmet https://soundcloud.com/dylanemmetSpaceship by Lesion X https://soundcloud.com/lesionxbeatsCreative Commons — Attribution 3.0 Unported — CC BY 3.0Free Download / Stream: https://bit.ly/in-time-instrumentalFree Download / Stream: https://bit.ly/lesion-x-spaceshipMusic promoted by Audio Library https://youtu.be/AzYoVrMLa1Q––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––
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    1 hr and 28 mins

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