Confer Culture

Mike is back this week to talk about TV shows and film that started out well, but ended so horribly. Apparently a lot of superhero films fall under this category, who knew? We also extol the virtues of quitting a show or franchise when you can see it going off the rails. Join us as we bring the fire this week! Presented by Timotheories.

Don joins me again this week to discuss the power of music. We discuss how it can transport people to a different time and place, how it can bring people together from all walks of life, and how it can be a catharsis for many people. We even extol the value of pop music! Come for the potential of deep conversation and stay for the music to food analogy and the defense of Nickelback. Presented by T...

Join me on a solo episode this week as I discuss some of my Guilty Pleasures. From Pro Wrestling to video games and a few other categories in between. What do I even consider a guilty pleasure? Also, a very straightforward reason why there was no episode last week. Presented by Timotheories.

Join Tim and I this week as we talk about collecting vs hoarding. How do we define them? Where do we draw the line and what are some things we can do to avoid becoming a hoarder? At what point should we start thinning our collection? All this and more! Presented by Timotheories.

Join me on a solo episode this week as I discuss one of my other passions, sports! Specifically, how sports translates well into fandom, how it evokes passion from a multitude of people, how it brings people together, and how it compares to other forms of nerd culture. Plus, I list a number of my favourite sports films! Presented by Timotheories.

Join Tim and I this week as we talk about Star Wars again! In all seriousness, we talk about the positives and the negatives of The Jedi. Geek out with us as we discuss current canon, legends, the entire movie saga, TV shows (including Rebels and Clone Wars), and the theory that the Jedi really should have seen Anakin's turn coming! Presented by Timotheories.

I'm back for a solo episode this week as I talk about, in my opinion,  one of the best dramas ever, The Americans. Join me as I discuss why I love it so much, what other shows I compare it to in terms of quality, what my favourite episode is and why, and a spoiler filled discussion about the final episode of the series. Presented by Timotheories.

Tim is back to discuss how popularity impacts quality for us. How do we think popularity impacts art? How has it impacted our tastes over the years? Do people like something because it's popular or do they push back against it for that very reason? We also delve into how popularity can be both a good and bad thing with regard to art. Presented by Timotheories.

I'm joined this week by a very special guest, Don Bartlett. Don is a local musician who is also very passionate about film and brings his very insightful knowledge to the topic of film score. Don and I talk about some of our favourite scores, why score is important, some of the best composers in our opinion, how scores seem to be less iconic than in years gone by, and so much more! Presented by Ti...

I'm back for another solo episode this week as I discuss my favourite music genre, metal! I list a whole bunch of bands I currently listen to, talk about how I got into the genre, list my top 5 bands and top 5 songs, and I even talk about the always controversial topic of inclusion. Presented by Timotheories.

Tim joins me again this week to discuss whether being a critic enhances or ruins art for us. We talk about what being a critic means to us, its role in relation to art, and how to be critical without potentially ruining the experience for other people. Also, Tim and I take a trip down memory lane reminiscing about a time where I did that very thing. All that and more! Presented by Timotheories.

Mike joins me this week to talk about some of our recommendations for binge watching in the age of social distancing and quarantining. I try to find something for everyone, while Mike tries to champion some less well known content, and also Tiger King. Come for my giant list and stay for Mike's outside the box suggestions! Presented by Timotheories.

I'm back with another solo episode this week as I talk about my favourite science fiction show of all time, Babylon 5! Join me as I discuss why I love it so much, how it was groundbreaking back in the 90's, the main plot points of the show, the comparisons to Deep Space 9, and so much more! Presented by Timotheories.

Tim is back this week to discuss the concept of whether or not people want new ideas and/or content. In the age of superhero movies, big action blockbusters, and reality TV, do people want what's comfortable or are they willing to seek out things that take risks outside their comfort zone? We also discuss some of Tim's challenges with this very topic from his unique artistic perspective. Presented...

This week Mike and I discuss a topic inspired by what's happening in the world right now, as we talk about some recommendations for good isolation movies, We discuss some of our favourites and even throw in a few that we think have flown under the radar. Presented by Timotheories.

Join me on a solo episode this week as I discuss my all time favourite iteration of Star Trek, Deep Space Nine! Why is it my favourite? What's my favourite episode and why? All that, plus I address the elephant in the room that is Babylon 5, how the series changed over time, and the major plot points of the show. Presented by Timotheories.

Tim is back this week to discuss Episodic vs Serialized TV. How to we define each? What shows do we consider to be examples of each? Which do we prefer and why? All that and more on this episode of Confer Culture! Presented by Timotheories.

This week Mike and I discuss both feature films directed by Ari Aster, Midsommar and Hereditary. Which one do we prefer and why? Spoiler, we disagree. We also talk about his distinct style and why he's made such an impression on us with his work so far. All that and more! Presented by Timotheories.

Join me on a solo episode this week where I discuss my favorite music artist, Trent Reznor. The things that speak to his artistic nature, my favourite album, his film score work, my personal connection to his music, my top 5 favourite Nine Inch Nails songs, and much more! Presented by Timotheories.

Join Tim and I this week as we discuss the different methods of streaming - binge all at once or one episode per week. Which streaming services are doing what? Which do we prefer? And how does it compare to how network TV used to do it? All this and more this week on Confer Culture! Presented by Timotheories.

On this episode of Confer Culture, Mike and I talk about what seems like the latest overused trope in Hollywood - subverting expectations. Join us as we discuss what subverting expectations means to us, some examples of when we think it's been done well, and some rather scathing words for some instances where we think it's been done poorly. Presented by Timotheories.

I'm going solo this week to talk about my favorite sitcom of all time, Community. Presented by Timotheories.

How does your belief system affect the type and amount of art you consume? Join Tim and I this week as we talk about our experiences and how we think our belief systems affect what art we consume and how. Presented by Timotheories.