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21st Century Underground

by Brandon Salaz

A podcast by creators for creators, exploring all things art and entertainment.

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Episodes

  1. #16 For the Love of Film! David Fincher, Austin Powers, and Stanley Kubrick

    After a brief hiatus, we’re back with another episode to help pass the long hours during quarantine. This week we discuss our lifelong love of movies and the different films and filmmakers that have inspired us. PS our apologies for the poor audio quality, we’re still working out the kinks in…

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  2. #15 Covid-Cast #2: New Releases Childish Gambino, DOOM Eternal

    Yeah maybe we could do that tomorrow, or talk about the short film. Short film was really interesting to me when we discussed it the other day, I haven’t been getting much from the feature lately, the trail went cold for the moment, I’ll have to re-examine it somehow. I’m sure once I stop whining...

  3. #14 When Pandemic Strikes: Passing Time During COVID19

    An update from us during the first week of COVID-19 self-quarantine. We discuss our thoughts and feelings on the situation, our personal adversities, and what we’re doing to keep busy during the long hours of social distancing. Recorded 3/19. 21CU Playlist on Spotify:...

  4. #13 For the Love of Music: David Bowie, Bone Thugs-N-Harmony, Arcade Fire, and Much More!

    On this week’s episode the topic is music! Our three hosts discuss their love for the medium and the various artists and songs that have inspired and moved them across their lives. After the episode check out our exclusive 21CU playlist, containing contributions from all three hosts with a vast…

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  5. #12 All Things Comedy

    On this week’s episode, the boys talk about their favorite comedies in literature, music, and film. We will get into Edgar Wright, Thomas Pynchon, Pink Guy, and many more. So relax, laugh, and have a good time! SUBSCRIBE! Dora the Explora - Pink Guy https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=okQA7Bu2zm0…

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  6. #11 - The Art of Homage

    On this week’s episode we discuss homage in film, literature, and music, and the balance of paying tribute to your influences while still utilizing your own artistic voice. We discuss examples from popular entertainment as well as our own work. Follow us at @21stcenturyunderground...

  7. #10 Ryan O'Leary: The Lost Weekend

    On this week's episode, we take the show on the road and travel into the heart of the vortex in red rock country, to beautiful Sedona! We sit down with filmmaker Ryan O'Leary and discuss his short film "The Lost Weekend", which has been accepted as a part of the official selection of this year's...

  8. #9 Creative Methods: A Not so Master Class

    Creativity can be a fickle and chaotic thing, in this week's episode our three trusted guides in all matters creative and artistic walk you through their individual processes. Beginning with the flighty and ephemeral idea stage where inspiration first strikes, all the way to following through…

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  9. #8 Vic Rincon, Katie Owens, and Cosplay vs the World

    On this week's episode we sit down with Vic Rincon and Katie Owens, the creators and directors of the YouTube series Cosplay vs the World! They guide us through the passionate and often misunderstood world of professional cosplaying, peeling back the layers of misconception and offering an...

  10. Women Artist From 2019

    We're back with a special guest this week, and it's no longer just three dudes blasting on the airwave! With so many snubs in the Oscars we wanted to highlight some of our favorite women led projects of 2019. IG: @21stcenturyunderground Brandon: @TheSamsaraStudios Mike: @Mikevivace Salvatore:...

  11. #6 Creative: Obstacles, Insecurities, and Mental Health

    On today's episode, we go deep into issues such as creative obstacles, personal insecurities, and overall mental health, most specifically, how these relate to and harm or help the creative process. We discuss artists and public figures whose stories have affected us, and finally open up about…

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  12. #5 Papay Solomon: African For The First Time

    Joining us in the studio today is a virtuoso artistic talent, our very good friend, Papay Solomon. As a Phoenix-based painter, Papay Solomon has been working hard to mythologize and empower the narrative of African immigrants living in the West, through his bold and electrifying portraits.…

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  13. #4 Under the Influence

    The guys peel back the layers of the creative process and talk influences! Not just any influences, but ones that came at pivotal times in each of their lives and pushed the envelope of they thought possible...And if that doesn’t do it for you, Salvatore is literally under the influence of about…

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  14. #3 Uncut Gems

    Today we finally bring to you an entire episode devoted to the indie film wunderkinds, the Safdie Brothers! More specifically we discuss their newest film Uncut Gems, with special guest Tim Xayasomloth from 2 Guys and a Film podcast, available on iTunes and Spotify. Instagram:...

  15. #2 2010's: A Decade of Art & Entertainment

    It’s a New Years Day extravaganza! While you nurse a hangover a decade in the making and recoil at the dawning realization of a new tax season, take a look back with the guys as they reminisce over the past 10 years of art and entertainment.

  16. The Case of Scorsese v Marvel

    On our very first episode of the 21st Century Underground Podcast, our hosts, Mike, Brandon, and Salvatore, weigh in on the recent controversy surrounding legendary filmmaker Martin Scorsese’s comments regarding the behemoth global enterprise that is the Marvel Cinematic Universe. IG:...

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

A podcast by creators for creators, exploring all things art and entertainment.

HOSTED BY

Brandon Salaz

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A podcast by creators for creators, exploring all things art and entertainment.

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