Season 3, E18: Cracking Open the TV Industry: Strikes, Social Media, and Fair Pay with podcaster/TV writer Kyah Green
For this finale episode, we're diving into the chaos of the SAG/AFTRA strike, and how it has shaken up TV production and shone a light on the unfair pay structures. Joining us is the brilliant Kyah Green, a screenwriter, comedian, and co-host of The Fandom Show from Toronto.
Season 3, E17: The Bear, Canada’s Drag Race and Twin Flame Universe
Strap in for the wildest podcast ride! We're spilling the tea on Canada's Drag Race, dissecting The Bear's antics, and diving deep into the cosmic rollercoaster of Twin Flames Universe. Get ready for giggles, insights, and some seriously fabulous pop culture pondering!
Season 3, E16: From Showgirls’ Absurdities, Our Five Nights at Freddy's Experience and Reality TV Recaps
Settle in, podcast listeners, because we're about to take you on a journey. We'll laugh, we'll cry, we'll marvel at the absurdity of B-movies on Tubi, and question the enigma that is 'Showgirls'. This episode is a wild ride through current events, entertainment, and the peculiarities of life itself.
Season 3, E15: Dissecting Pop Culture's Treatment of Women with Editor & Author Lisa Whittington-Hill
We are chuffed to welcome our guest, Lisa Whittington Hill, publisher of This Magazine and author of the new book, 'Girls, Interrupted: How Pop Culture Is Failing Women,' into today's chat! Lisa offers her expert insights on how pop culture has been failing women is this eye-opening discussion.
Season 3, E14 - Villains, Love, and Scandoval: Thoughts on House of Villains, Love is Blind S5 and VPR
This week, we're recapping some of the best shows we've been watching including the newly premiered House of Villains and season five of Love is Blind. Then, we finally finished Vanderpump Rules and share an update to you (our fans!) on our final thoughts.
Season 3, E13: A Weekend to Remember: Night of the Living Drag and Just For Laughs Festival Toronto
Get ready for an exhilarating ride as we take you on an unforgettable weekend getaway to celebrate our anniversary and a very special birthday in Niagara Falls, Ontario! We chat through Voss Events brand new show, Night of the Living Drag and talk all about our time at Just for Laughs Toronto.
Season 3, E12: Bottoms, Lil Nas X: Long Live Montero, Origin, and Vanderpump Rules - All The Stuff Keeping Us Entertained!
Have you ever wondered what a fresh take on the American teen sex comedy genre could look like? Wondered how an artist like Lil Nas X has transcended genres and continued to defy expectations. This week's episode of High Low Brow is a roller-coaster ride of emotions, revelations, and hearty discussions.
Season 3, E11 ~ The Unseen Side of Fashion: Size Representation & Beyond with Model & Influencer Lydia Okello
Our guest, Lydia Okello, is joining us on the podcast this week; they are a non-binary, unapologetic plus-size fashion and lifestyle creator based out of Vancouver, Canada. You may know them from their Instagram handle, StyleIsStyle, or have read some of their work in Vogue or Fashion Canada, where they have discussed everything from plus-size fashion to sustainable plus-size fashion. We're laughing, crying, and throwing up talking about everything plus-size fashion
Season 3, E10: Sharing Our Love of Ninja Turtles and Vanderpump Rules
Step into nostalgia with our podcast's latest episode! We review "Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem," sharing why it's a crowd-pleaser. Then, explore River's binge-watching frenzy of "Vanderpump Rules" as they dissect characters and surprising twists.
Season 3, E9 ~ Exploring the Impact and Evolution of Stan Culture: From Politics to Entertainment with feminist culture critic Roslyn Talusan
Our guest this week is feminist culture critic, author, and anti-rape activist Roslyn Talusan. In this episode, we share some laughs and reflections on Stan Culture. We explore the evolution and impact of this phenomenon, and Roslyn shares with us her brushes with stan culture (ahem, Ariana Grande, anyone?) while delving into the darker side of fandoms and how social media plays a massive part in it.
Season 3, E8: Navigating the Road from Toy Box to Box Office: Barbie's Unprecedented Journey
Could the latest Barbie movie be one of the greatest cinematic surprises of the year? We certainly think so. We dive headfirst into a riveting discussion about how the Barbie film brilliantly disrupts the blonde doll's stereotypical image. From its clever marketing ploys to its unexpected political subtext to the film’s self-awareness, rip-roaring musical numbers, and a cast as colorful and vibrant as a Barbie Dreamhouse.
Season 3, E7 ~ Deciphering the Role of Therapy in Reality Shows with Journalist Ishani Nath
Can reality television and therapy coexist? Does the intersection of the two offer a hidden path to personal growth? Buckle up, because our guest journalist Ishani Nath helps us navigate the complex world of therapy representation in reality TV. And tbh, you won’t believe what you hear!
Season 3, E6: Navigating Billionaire Worlds, HBO's The Idol, YouTuber D'Angelo Wallace, and Disney's The Owl House
Billionaires' news cycle with Elon Musk and Mark Zuckerberg, controversial HBO show 'The Idol,' our favorite YouTube commentator D'Angelo Wallace, and why show’s like The Owl House are important for representation in media for queer and trans individuals. Tune in, and get ready for another chaotic episode.
Season 3, E5 ~ Fandom Fatigue: Navigating Passionate Fanbases and Finding Quality Content with Cultural Critic and Podcaster Klaudia Amenábar
Are you feeling the burn of fandom fatigue? Fear not, because for our fifth episode of season five, we're joined by the incredibly insightful podcaster (from queer Star Wars podcast, RuPalp's Podrace) and cultural critic Klaudia Amenábar, who's ready to help us navigate the world of passionate fandoms and the challenges of finding quality content.
Season 3, E4: Mini HLB on Jury Duty, The Ultimatum: Queer Love, and Star Crossed
Today is our second minisode drop of season three! What do you get when you combine a chaotic comedy series, a messy queer reality TV show, and an attempt at making our first YouTube video? Stay tuned for more unhinged conversations, and get ready to laugh.
Season 3, E3:Let's Talk About AI in the Music Industry with TikTok Culture Critic Pablo, the Don
In our third episode of the season, we’re diving deep to discuss something straight from the news headlines: AI in the music industry. Alongside our guest, Tiktok culture critic Pablo, The Don, we explore AI's impact on the industry's business side and what this means for artists.
Season 3, E2: Mini HLB on Infinity Pool, Don Lemon, Sew Fierce and Love is Blind
Today is our first minisode drop of season three! From the addictively chaotic Love Is Blind and all the drama that has come out surrounding that to OutTV's brand new drag reality competition show, #SewFierce, or giving our critique of Brandon Cronenberg's intriguing film Infinity Pool, this minisode has 👏got it all👏 and more.
Season 3, E1: Celebrating the 30 Year Anniversary of Dazed & Confused with Jenny Blaze of Bravo & Blaze
Welcome to our first episode of season three and a special episode just before 4/20! We're here to celebrate the 30th anniversary of the classic movie, Dazed and Confused (directed by Richard Linklater) and to dig into the film's impact on North America's widespread cannabis use and media representation alongside Jenny Blaze of the podcast, Bravo & Blaze.
Season 3, E0: 84-Year Hiatus, But We're Back, Baby! 🙏🏻
High Low Brow is back for Season 3 with a new co-host, River Gilbert. Listen to the first 30-minute intro episode, where they discuss trans rights, the futch scale, board games, and more. Join the fun and chaos in this chill episode, and stay tuned for our full-length season beginning on April 16th