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 2, E9: Is There A Reason Why Millennials Are So Obsessed with Astrology with Writer + Astrologer Jeanna Kadlec
This week's episode focuses on why millennials (specifically queer millennials) are so obsessed with astrology. We decided to invite to High Low Brow one of our favourite writers and astrologers, Jeanna Kadlec. The creator of the newsletter, Astrology for Writers, and author of the upcoming novel, Heretic (to be released in October 2022) - we chat with Kadlec about astrology as a form of social, cultural currency in the queer community.