Ep 105: Entertainment Culture and the TikTok Ban

Today we’re discussing entertainment media — from movies, to television, to theater, to social media. Delving into nostalgic pieces of media (90s-era cartoon/live-action world crossovers a la “Who Framed Roger Rabbit” and “Cool World”) and into the contemporary media space that bleeds analog and digital media, Laura and Stephen chart the differences between eras and cultures (British vs. American entertainment traditions). Juilliard, Shakespeare, and the seriousness of unserious artistic disciplines are lovingly considered. What makes an artist a professional? What does culture have to do with it? Is it better to come from a multi-century tradition of professional theater or from a truly democratic tradition of YouTube and vaudeville? Join us for a sweeping discussion of entertainment history and culture! And if you are listening for a workout, you can Download Podbeat FREE in the App Store and add a beat to this podcast! Follow us on your favorite podcast platform for more! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠@middaymusingspod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Linktree⁠: ⁠⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/middaymusingspod⁠⁠ Podbeat: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/podbeat/id1605270538