Uncultured Pop Culture

Dante returns to the show after contributing to one of the highest-scoring episodes last season. Can he do it again? And does he love these two pieces more than what he brought last time? Music: Pang (2019) by Caroline Polachek Movie: Paper Moon (1973), directed by Peter Bogdanovich Follow Dante on Instagram and Letterboxd ! Find the New Music Weekly playlist here , updated every Wednesday. Art by...

It's time for us to travel back to Los Angeles, this time in the 2010s. We cover important topics related to the city, such as materialism, celebrity culture, and fake people. And most importantly: will we like either of these works? Music: deadroses (2015) by blackbear Film: The Bling Ring (2013), directed by Sofia Coppola Find the New Music Weekly playlist here , updated every Wednesday. Art...

It's Episode 15! And that means we have to subject ourselves to some pretty bad stuff. Season 2's episode sees us dealing with Cats, the movie that started COVID-19, and Total Xanarchy, an album so bad that it was taken off streaming. If you want to listen, this is where we found it! Hopefully our suffering brings you joy. Music: Total Xanarchy (2018) by Lil Xan Movie: Cats (2019), directe...

It's an epic episode with two expansive works to cover. Join us as we travel to Japan (kind of in both?) in the hope that we will find something we like. Music: Worlds (2014) by Porter Robinson Film: Seven Samurai (1954), directed by Akira Kurosawa Find the New Music Weekly playlist here , updated every Wednesday. Art by @teebart Music by Popular Girl Follow us on Instagram @UnculturedPopCultu...

This week, we cover two important works all about going bad. Or good? Or maybe both? Music: Good Girl Gone Bad: Reloaded (2008) by Rihanna Film: Wreck-It Ralph (2012), directed by Rich Moore Find the New Music Weekly playlist here , updated every Wednesday. Art by @teebart Music by Popular Girl Follow us on Instagram @UnculturedPopCulture and find all our links here ! David: @davoogi on Instagram,...

It's time for a summer vacation to Miami, and we have a very special guest to lead the way! Kieran joins us to talk all about some crazy characters and how Moondog has life all figured out. Music: Miami Memory (2019) by Alex Cameron Film: The Beach Bum (2019), directed by Harmony Korine Follow Kieran on Letterboxd here ! Find the New Music Weekly playlist here , updated every Wednesday. Art by...

Happy Memorial Day Weekend! You know we had to do a blockbuster this weekend, and what better pairing than a Spielberg movie and a 2010s album with one of the biggest Pop-EDM crossover hits? Can we repeat the success of last year, or will one of us dare to insult either of these works? Music: Clarity (2012) by Zedd, Stay The Night (2013) by Zedd feat. Hayley Williams Film: Raiders of the Lost Ark...

It's 70s Rock week here at Uncultured Pop Culture, so we had to cover one of the biggest albums of all time! And what better movie to pair it with than one about Rock music in the 70s! Music: Rumours (1977) by Fleetwood Mac Film: Almost Famous (2000), directed by Cameron Crowe Find the New Music Weekly playlist here , updated every Wednesday. Art by @teebart Music by Popular Girl Follow us on...

It's that time of year when it feels like summer but isn't yet, so we picked an album and a movie that have that same feeling. Will David experience the Indie Effect, and have we both seen this movie before? Music: Landmark (2017) by Hippo Campus Film: Ferris Bueller's Day Off (1986), directed by John Hughes Find the New Music Weekly playlist here , updated every Wednesday. Art by @tee...

This week, we bravely venture into the 21st century and discover if technology has truly changed everything. To guide our journey are two pieces of media that are considered among the greatest of all time. Do we agree? Music: OK Computer (1997) by Radiohead Film: The Social Network (2010), directed by David Fincher Find the New Music Weekly playlist here , updated every Wednesday. Art by @teebart...

It's Country week! Country music and Italy, that is. Will Brandon and David love both of these, hate both of these, or fight each other? That's for you to find out. Music: Jolene (1974) by Dolly Parton Film: The Good, the Bad and the Ugly (1966), directed by Sergio Leone Find the New Music Weekly playlist here , updated every Wednesday. Art by @teebart Music by Popular Girl Follow us on In...

New longest episode alert! This week, we welcome our first guest back to be our first returning guest! Grace brings another one of her favorite movies and albums to talk about, and boy, do we talk a lot. Music: Little Earthquakes (1992) by Tori Amos Film: Mad Max: Fury Road (2015), directed by George Miller Follow Grace on Instagram and Letterboxd . Follow Feminist Generation on Instagram and chec...

It's another classic episode of Uncultured Pop Culture this week, where we talk about the 70s AND the 80s. How many different ways will we pronounce names like Lol Tolhurst and John Wojtowicz? Music: Disintegration (1989) by The Cure Film: Dog Day Afternoon (1975), directed by Sidney Lumet Find the New Music Weekly playlist here , updated every Wednesday. Art by @teebart Music by Popular Girl...

This week, we found something we love that the other person is going to hate, and boy, did we do a good job. We start with an Australian rap album that Brandon likes, and we follow it up with a dystopian British black comedy. Will we get lower scores than 100 gecs and Sexy Beast? Music: Speeding (2017) by Allday Film: Brazil (1985), directed by Terry Gilliam Find the New Music Weekly playlist here...

This episode is dedicated to every member of Gen Z. We know you know all about at least one of these things. And, if you're like one of us, you've just watched High School Musical for the first time and have so many thoughts! Music: The Fame (2008) by Lady Gaga Film: High School Musical (2006), directed by Kenny Ortega Art by @teebart Music by Popular Girl Follow us on Instagram @Unculture...

This week is a true Uncultured Pop Culture original: neither of us has seen or heard what we're covering until this week! Will we find a new favorite that we never knew we loved? Or will the Kesha Effect take over once and for all? Music: Odelay (1996) by Beck Film: Midnight Cowboy (1969), directed by John Schlesinger Art by @teebart Music by Popular Girl Follow us on Instagram @UnculturedPopC...

Welcome to Season 2!!! We needed to do something special to celebrate, so we decided to do TWO of the most important releases in Charli XCX's early career. Plus, we have a movie that was scored by Charli XCX. Cheers to Season 2, and let's ride!!! Music: Vroom Vroom EP (2016) by Charli XCX and Number 1 Angel (2017) by Charli XCX Film: Bottoms (2023), directed by Emma Seligman Art by @teebar...

Surprise! We had to end our first season by talking about ourselves for a little bit. We give out unexpected awards like Best Picture and Album of the Year, but don't worry. We also have a few surprises, too! See you on Sunday for SEASON TWO!! Art by @teebart Music by Popular Girl Follow us on Instagram @UnculturedPopCulture and find all our links here ! David: @davoogi on Instagram, Letterbox...

It's the end of season one, and what better way to celebrate than with some huge scores? That and the saddest album and movie we've ever done. See you next week for season two! Music: Carrie & Lowell (2015) by Sufjan Stevens Film: The Green Mile (1999), directed by Frank Darabont Art by @teebart Music by Popular Girl Follow us on Instagram @UnculturedPopCulture and find all our links h...

This week, we're joined for the new longest episode in Uncultured Pop Culture history by our friend Sep to talk all about his favorite album of ALL TIME! It just so happens to also be the longest album we've ever covered, both in tracks and length. And if that's not enough, we also give out some very special scores to this movie. And if that's STILL not enough, you can finally lear...

The pairing you never knew you needed but somehow always wanted is here! Join us as we talk about a foundational text in modern Electronic music and one of the biggest animated movies ever that one of the co-hosts has somehow never seen! Music: Scary Monsters and Nice Sprites (2010) by Skrillex, More Monsters and Sprites (2011) by Skrillex Film: Shrek (2001), directed by Andrew Adamson & Vicky...

This week, we cover our THIRD Robin Williams movie of the season, and who knows what number indie album this is. And, you never know, maybe David won't have the Indie Effect. Who are we kidding! Music: Boxer (2007) by The National Film: Dead Poets Society (1989), directed by Peter Weir Art by @teebart Music by Popular Girl Follow us on Instagram @UnculturedPopCulture and find all our links her...

It's finally time to talk about potentially the most mentioned movie on the podcast! Will David rate it a five? And will Brandon finally like an old album? You're killing me, Smalls; stop reading this and start the episode! Music: Pet Sounds (1966) by The Beach Boys Film: The Sandlot (1993), directed by David Mickey Evans Art by @teebart Music by Popular Girl Follow us on Instagram @Uncult...

Dear listeners, our teen angst now has an episode. This week, we're joined by Bekah to talk about Heathers and Jagged Little Pill! Will David finally break the curse of the Kesha/Indie Effect or will it break apart first? And will Brandon absolutely hate this movie? Music: Jagged Little Pill (1995) by Alanis Morissette Film: Heathers (1988), directed by Michael Lehmann Follow Bekah on Instagra...

Romance comes in many forms, but this week we cover two pieces of media that have a little materialistic streak. What will we think about one of the best romantic comedies and one of the highest-selling albums ever? Music: Like a Virgin (1984) by Madonna Film: Pretty Woman (1990), directed by Garry Marshall Art by @teebart Music by Popular Girl Follow us on Instagram @UnculturedPopCulture and find...