Academia with Lucy Porter and Alexi Bolden

If you like piña colada & getting caught up with friends, this is the episode for you! Sarah Thurman stops by to about the music genre, Trop Rock. From Barbie spoilers, sandals & cargo shorts to Margaritaville, this episode is a tidal wave of good vibes from start to finish. Connect with the Academics, @JustLucyPorter and @AlexiBolden, on all social media for the best in Academia culture a...

It’s nothing but natural, organic, biological intelligence this week as Joelle Velez drops in for a journey into the moral grey zone of artificial intelligence. How art can prevail in the face of predatory technology? Is the book Lucy is reading “good”? What happened with Alexi’s piercing? All equally important questions, answered without the help of A.I. And THAT’S what the Barbie movie is about....

Mary Jane, Alexi Bolden, Lucy Porter and Jack Orchard. This week’s episode dives deep into the culture surrounding weed. Listen in as we discuss differences in smoking, our own first times and whether or not it’s okay to cough during a blunt rotation. Connect with the Academics, @JustLucyPorter and @AlexiBolden, on all social media for the best in Academia culture and community, updates on live sh...

The only season in season this season is Awards Season!! Emily Vogel stops by for a full exploration of all things Awards Season. Letterbox soap boxes, Hot Ones, and deep Hugh Grant lore this week on Academia! Connect with the Academics, @JustLucyPorter and AlexiBolden, on all social media for the best in Academia culture and community, updates on live shows, behind the scenes photos / videos, and...

We beg you to judge this episode by its cover and listen in! Daryn Robinson stops by the podcast this week with romance novels and smut. Boobies, brains, bodice rippers and more. This episode will have you clutching your pearls for weeks to come! Connect with the Academics, @JustLucyPorter and AlexiBolden, on all social media for the best in Academia culture and community, updates on live shows, b...

We’re fighting like cats and dogs! Chloe Mikala stops by and wreaks absolute havoc demanding respect for her feline friends. This episode is Cats (animal), Cats (movie musical), and more Cats (cool or otherwise)! Connect with the Academics, @JustLucyPorter and AlexiBolden, on all social media for the best in Academia culture and community, updates on live shows, behind the scenes photos / videos,...

Order up for academia listeners! Madeline Mahoney and Peter Molesworth grace the podcast this week with all things dining etiquette. We dive in on how should treat your server, whether you should have your bag on or off the chairs and if lemon water t restaurants is just too much. This episode will feed your academia appetite for weeks to come. Connect with the Academics, @JustLucyPorter and Alexi...

It’s a Piñata Full of Academia this week as Rogue Schmidt drops in for a full exploration of the impact of Adam McKay. From the Second City archives to a pivot to prestige, join us in a salute to the Chicago alt comedy legend himself. Connect with the Academics, @JustLucyPorter and AlexiBolden, on all social media for the best in Academia culture and community, updates on live shows, behind the sc...

Lace up your boots and pack your bag - we’re going on an adventure! Mo Phillips-Spotts joins the podcast this week to discuss her knowledge of Brendan Fraser and the Mummy (1999). Mythical origins, Hot Topic and piercing and tattoo parlors and more. Listen in to hear what else we discover this episode! Connect with the Academics, @JustLucyPorter and AlexiBolden, on all social media for the best in...

Roll down your windows, and crank up the radio - we’re going back to 2016!! Jake Klingensmith stops by for a deep dive into Pitchfork’s Top Albums of 2016. Morning announcements, a run in with Chance the Rapper,  the impact of Lin Manuel Miranda and more! Connect with the Academics, @JustLucyPorter and AlexiBolden, on all social media for the best in Academia culture and community, updates on live...

How do you participate in self-care? Listening to this episode is a great first step! Daija Monet stops by Academia this week to discuss self care practices, hyper specific labels & which songs are our current soundtracks. Connect with the Academics, @JustLucyPorter and AlexiBolden, on all social media for the best in Academia culture and community, updates on live shows, behind the scenes pho...

This week Jonah Season and LanDis Frederick stop by and we get deep. Conflict is healed, community is built, and we finally answer the existential questions on everyone’s minds. What does your favorite animal say about your morals? What happens at a video game competition? What’s up with the oxygen in Denver? All this and more! Connect with the Academics, @JustLucyPorter and AlexiBolden, on all so...

In a world divided, Mitch Winkler joins us on the podcast this week to divide even further. Tune in as we argue the anime world of Subtitles vs. Dubbed, Original Translations vs. Fan Translations and Planning Out a Trip vs. Being Spontaneous. Find out where you stand on this episode!  Connect with the Academics, @JustLucyPorter and @AlexiBolden, on all social media for the best in Academia culture...

Soda savant and good buddy Jake Manternach stops by for a deep dive into The Dew. Novelty mountain dew flavors, the politics of homecoming court, and of course a journey into a Mad Men-esque day dream in which the execs pitch Mountain Dew slogans and then kiss each other!! One thing’s for sure, this episode’s gonna tickle yore innards. Connect with the Academics, @JustLucyPorter and @AlexiBolden,...

Everyday when you’re walking down the street… turn this episode on! Hannah Zahn joins us this week to discuss all things PBS. Listen in as we talk about the weight of a spin-off serious, which PBS shows impacted us & new frontier of kid’s entertainment: other kids reviewing toys on YouTube! Connect with the Academics, @JustLucyPorter and @AlexiBolden, on all social media for the best in Academ...

The one question that has plagued academic halls since the dawn of academia itself. And huge news… we solved it! That’s right, Chas Lilly stops by and gets to the bottom of weird dogs, the Chicago Air & Water Show, and of course, what really happens when we die. Connect with the Academics, @JustLucyPorter and @AlexiBolden, on all social media for the best in Academia culture and community, upd...

Two guests for the price of fun! Best friends and co-producers, Zack and Kiki stop by Academia for an episode all about entitlement. Listen in as we discuss mindset shifts, communication tactics and friendship origin stories. Connect with the Academics, @JustLucyPorter and @AlexiBolden, on all social media for the best in Academia culture and community, updates on live shows, behind the scenes pho...

Buckle up, Academics it's a super special all IQ Test episode!! The gals get earnest as Lucy and Alexi wrap up the era of in person recordings. What superpower wouldn't you want? What are you most proud of? If Chris Angel is the mind freak, who's the heart freak? All in this quiz to end quizzes! Connect with the Academics, @JustLucyPorter and @AlexiBolden, on all social media for the b...

Looking for a sign from the universe to check out this week's ep? Look no further! Erin Stewart drops in and gives Lucy and Alexi tarot readings. Star signs, lease sign(ings), and most importantly, signs of a gorgeous conversation between friends. We know you'll love this episode, the cards said so.  Connect with the Academics, @JustLucyPorter and @AlexiBolden, on all social media for the...

Calling all fandoms! Maddy Casale joins us this week to dive into the online world of fanfiction. On this episode, we talk all things watery orbs, finding your community online and a surprise story from Maddy. Listen in for all the epic twists and turns of a classic novel. Connect with the Academics, @JustLucyPorter and @AlexiBolden, on all social media for the best in Academia culture and communi...

Did you know that high school in Australia is different than high school in America? Comedian and cultural ambassador Sarah Bishop stops by to dissect the American high school experience. School captains, diner culture, the iconography of solo cups and more on this week’s ep! Connect with the Academics, @JustLucyPorter and @AlexiBolden, on all social media for the best in Academia culture and comm...

Mwahaha! Dominic Rescigno comes on this week to talk all things Disney Villains. Join us as we dive into discussions on casting our younger selves in media, stage persona outfits and which Disney villains we’d want to be the sidekicks of in the ultimate deep dive into Disney’s most iconic villains! Connect with the Academics, @JustLucyPorter and @AlexiBolden, on all social media for the best in Ac...

This is The One Where Annie Scott Drops In! This episode is just friends talking about F*R*I*E*N*D*S! Comfort TV, the whimsy of a transatlantic accent, astrology of friends characters and more with real life friend Annie Scott.

After this ep we’re ALL living on the dance floor! Kristen Aviles stops by and lands herself at the top of the pyramid as we discuss the cultural phenomenon of Dance Moms! Securing Beyoncé tickets, the betrayal of improv, Island life (New York) and Island life (Puerto Rico) all on this ep! Connect with the Academics, @JustLucyPorter and @AlexiBolden, on all social media for the best in Academia cu...

It’s a bird! It’s a plane! More specifically, it’s in-flight entertainment! Kevin Noonan stops by to compare methods of keeping oneself distracted on a plane. Listen to us just winging it discussing everything from adult art classes to the importance of a single episode of tv. Plane old fun in just an hour. Connect with the Academics, @JustLucyPorter and @AlexiBolden, on all social media for the b...