Episode 17: Pop Culture

from 20 Sum Things Hosted by Tico Phillips

For so many of us in our 20s, pop culture didn’t just entertain us, it raised us. In this episode, Gabriel and I reflect on the movies, music, and media moments that made us who we are and helped shaped our identies. We also break down why we're so drawn to the zeitgeist, and why it matters. Why are we so invested in celebrity culture and the entertainment industry? And what do our obsessions say about us as a generation raised almost entirely online?

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