Uncultured Pop Culture

How about an episode that ROCKS?! This week, we've got one of the greatest rock albums of all time and a movie about rock music. We're talking about following your dreams, fantastical music, high scores, and a song that could get you banned from Guitar Center. Music: Led Zeppelin IV (1971) by Led Zeppelin Film: School of Rock (2003), directed by Richard Linklater Find the New Music Weekly...

How has it taken us this long to do a Star Wars movie? That's the question we were asking ourselves in the first season. We had to pair it with an EDM album to maximize our enjoyment, so buckle up for a great episode! Music: † (2007) by Justice [NOTE: This album is also titled Justice or Cross depending on where you're listening to it. It is officially untitled.] Film: Star Wars: Episode I...

Happy Halloween, everyone! We've got the greatest Halloween album to talk about, and it just so happens it's also the biggest album of all time. And if that's not scary enough for you, we also have the original zombie movie. We've got an episode full of crazy scares and crazy scores, so don't listen in the dark! Music: Thriller (1982) by Michael Jackson Film: Night of the Livin...

It's time to go crazy in the 80s for Halloween month. We've got a potential greatest album of all time that's inspired by manic preachers. And we've got a classic horror film that changed the trajectory of the genre. Maybe we'll like one of them. Music: Remain in Light (1980) by Talking Heads Film: The Shining (1980), directed by Stanley Kubrick Find the New Music Weekly playli...

Dost thee wish to be entertained? This week, we traveled back to a very muted, greyish time and place in American history to investigate vvitchcraft. And we've also got a TON to say about an IDM album. It's Halloween month, so vvatch your back! Music: ...I Care Because You Do (1995) by Aphex Twin Film: The Witch (2015), directed by Robert Eggers Find the New Music Weekly playlist here , up...

This week, we're traveling back in time to the eighties for the kickoff to Halloween Month! We found an album that's got some darkness to it and a movie that's sure to make you cry! And yes, both of these are considered the greatest of all time. Get ready for some high scores! Music: Hounds Of Love (1985) by Kate Bush Film: E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial (1982), directed by Steven Spielber...

This is the week we're becoming delinquents. We have two pieces of media here that deal with teenagers who might want to cause a little mayhem. And who knows? Maybe we want to join them. Music: The 1975 (2013) by The 1975 Film: Dazed and Confused (1993), directed by Richard Linklater Find the New Music Weekly playlist here , updated every Wednesday. And find Brandon's "improved"...

We're talking about edgy teenagers this week, so we had to cover the quintessential piece of teen music from our high school days. Plus, what's more edgy than falling in love with a guy who has utensils for hands? Music: dont smile at me (2017) by Billie Eilish [NOTE: We covered the UK & Ireland re-release, which also includes the songs lovely and bitches broken hearts ] Film: Edward S...

It's time to talk about Tumblr. Eventually. That's the theme of this episode, and we forget to bring it up for like fifty minutes, but it's okay, because we're talking about one of our favorite artists! For only the second time in Uncultured Pop Culture history, we're covering a second album by an artist we did on the first season. That means we hold Troye Sivan and The Beatles...

Can you believe that we are halfway through season two of Uncultured Pop Culture? That means it's time for Brandon and David to trade places. This week, David brought an album he likes, and Brandon brought a movie... Well, we'll see how it goes. Music: Bewitched (2023) by Laufey Film: Rain Man (1988), directed by Barry Levinson Find the New Music Weekly playlist here , updated every Wednes...

This week, we're learning about America. What do we know about the Great Plains and wide-open spaces? Will David like an album with strange vocals, and will Brandon like a movie that seemingly has no story? All this, and more, right now. Music: Mildew (2019) by Jack Larsen Film: Days of Heaven (1978), directed by Terrence Malick Find the New Music Weekly playlist here , updated every Wednesday...

It's time to talk comedy, and we have a comedian here to help. The long-awaited Mo Polyak makes her Uncultured Pop Culture debut and brings a comedy movie and a comedy special that's also an album. It's confusing, but don't worry, you'll figure it out. Music: INSIDE (2021) by Bo Burnham Films: Bo Burnham: Inside (2021), directed by Bo Burnham; Game Night (2018), directed by Joh...

It's time to travel to Los Angeles in the 90s. Maybe we'll stop by a Ralphs to drink some milk in an aisle. Or maybe we'll stop by Crenshaw and Slauson. We've heard Compton is pretty interesting. And the Valley is home to some great directors of a certain type of movie. The world is our oyster. Music: The Chronic (1992) by Dr. Dre Film: The Big Lebowski (1998), directed by Joel Coe...

This week, we are seeing the full technicolor spectrum. We're covering the oldest movie we've done so far, and boy, is it a classic! We've also got an album that many would consider one of the best ever. Will we agree with everyone else? Music: The Dark Side of the Moon (1973) by Pink Floyd Film: The Wizard of Oz (1939), directed by Victor Fleming Find the New Music Weekly playlist here , updated...

This week, we travel to the South (Alabama and Louisiana, specifically), to talk all about Southern Gothic. We've got a very long album and an independent film, so any score is possible for either of us. Music: Willoughby Tucker, I'll Always Love You (2025) by Ethel Cain Film: Eve's Bayou (1997), directed by Kasi Lemmons Find the New Music Weekly playlist here , updated every Wednesday...

We'll be back. And now we are. For the first time, we're covering a sequel! And this time we get to listen to some EDM with it. Music: For Lack of a Better Name (2009) by deadmau5 Film: Terminator 2: Judgment Day (1991), directed by James Cameron Find the New Music Weekly playlist here , updated every Wednesday. Art by @teebart Music by Popular Girl Follow us on Instagram @UnculturedPopCul...

Can men and women be friends? Was 1989 the most important year in pop culture history? Is this Rob Reiner's best film? Is this Taylor Swift's best album? We were invited to her wedding at Madison Square Garden, and this is the inside scoop. Music: 1989 (Deluxe) (2014) by Taylor Swift Film: When Harry Met Sally... (1989), directed by Rob Reiner Find the New Music Weekly playlist here , upda...

We just came up with the greatest pairing in the history of the podcast. And it just so happens to feature what some would call the greatest band in history. Coincidence? Music: A Hard Day's Night (1964) by The Beatles Film: A Hard Day's Night (1964), directed by Richard Lester Find the New Music Weekly playlist here , updated every Wednesday. Art by @teebart Music by Popular Girl Follow u...

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...