After School

Uncultured Pop Culture

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Another podcast about movies and music, just what the world needed most. Join David (movies) and Brandon (music) as they watch and listen to everything that they've missed from pop culture over the last hundred years. New episodes drop weekly on Sundays. Hosted by Brandon Robak and David AghasaryanProduced by After SchoolMusic by Popular GirlArt by @teebart

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Dangerous Liaisons / "Viva La Vida or Death and All His Friends" by Coldplay 18.05.2025 1:19:14

This week we take a trip to the United Kingdom, kind of. We cover two British works that have French themes and have a conversation about one of the biggest hit singles of our lifetime. Music: Viva La Vida or Death and All His Friends by Coldplay (2008) Film: Dangerous Liaisons (1988), directed by Stephen Frears Art by @teebart Music by Popular Girl Follow us on Instagram @UnculturedPopCulture Dav...

Another Round / "Animal" by Ke$ha 11.05.2025 1:27:51

This week we tackle the theme of partying... kind of. We have a quintessential partying album with some fun moments to drink to, and a movie that shows the dangers of drinking too much. Album: Animal (Expanded Edition) by Ke$ha (2010) Film: Another Round (2020), directed by Thomas Vinterberg Art by @teebart Music by Popular Girl Follow us on Instagram @UnculturedPopCulture David: @davoogi on Insta...

TRON: Legacy / "Discovery" by Daft Punk 04.05.2025 1:22:09

This week, we dive into Science Fiction and French House and 'discover' a very special rating along the way. Music: Discovery by Daft Punk (2001) Film: TRON: Legacy (2010), directed by Joseph Kosinski Art by @teebart Music by Popular Girl Follow us on Instagram @UnculturedPopCulture David: @davoogi on Instagram, Letterboxd, and RateYourMusic Brandon: @itspopulargirl on Instagram, @brandont...

The Lord of the Rings Trilogy 27.04.2025 1:42:15

This week we dive into the world of fantasy with a special triple-movie episode because how can you talk about just one of these films? Music: May It Be by Enya (2001), Gollum's Song by Emilíana Torrini (2002), and Into the West by Annie Lennox (2003) Films: The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring (2001), The Two Towers (2002), and The Return of the King (2003), all directed by Peter Jac...

Parasite / "To Pimp A Butterfly" by Kendrick Lamar 20.04.2025 1:22:03

This week we dive into the worlds of Hip Hop and Korean cinema, two obviously very interrelated things. We discuss two pieces of media that shifted culture when they were released, so much so that we can still feel their impacts to this day. Music: To Pimp A Butterfly by Kendrick Lamar (2015) Film: Parasite (2019), directed by Bong Joon Ho Art by @teebart Music by Popular Girl Follow us on Instagr...

Ordinary People / "22, A Million" by Bon Iver 13.04.2025 1:36:30

This week we tackle the topic of sadness, something that is reflected well in both of these works. Get ready for some wild scores! Music: 22, A Million by Bon Iver (2016) Film: Ordinary People (1980), directed by Robert Redford Art by @teebart Music by Popular Girl Follow us on Instagram @UnculturedPopCulture David: @davoogi on Instagram, Letterboxd, and RateYourMusic Brandon: @itspopulargirl on I...

Sexy Beast / "1000 gecs" by 100 gecs 06.04.2025 1:17:23

We're no strangers to strange media, and this week we share some of our favorite unique pieces with each other. Does it go exactly as planned? Music: 1000 gecs by 100 gecs (2019) Film: Sexy Beast (2000), directed by Jonathan Glazer Art by @teebart Music by Popular Girl Follow us on Instagram @UnculturedPopCulture David: @davoogi on Instagram, Letterboxd, and RateYourMusic Brandon: @itspopularg...

Se7en / "III" by BANKS 30.03.2025 1:17:06

Join us as we dive into a world full of numbers–what do they mean?? We explore a darker side of both movies and music this week, and one of us gives a first-of-its-kind rating! Music: III by BANKS (2019) Film: Se7en (1995), directed by David Fincher Art by @teebart Music by Popular Girl Follow us on Instagram @UnculturedPopCulture David: @davoogi on Instagram, Letterboxd, and RateYourMusic Brandon...

Call Me by Your Name / "Bloom" by Troye Sivan 23.03.2025 1:10:21

This week we talk about a musician we both know (and have seen on tour!) and a film that many would consider a modern classic. Music: Bloom by Troye Sivan (2018) Film: Call Me by Your Name (2017), directed by Luca Guadagnino Art by @teebart on Instagram Music by Popular Girl Follow us on Instagram @UnculturedPopCulture David: @davoogi on Instagram, Letterboxd, and RateYourMusic Brandon: @itspopula...

Mulholland Drive / "Dog Years" by The Night Game 16.03.2025 1:01:47

The first ever episode of Uncultured Pop Culture is here! This week's theme is Los Angeles, and we've selected two of our favorite works that showcase the city we call home. Music: "Dog Years" by The Night Game (2021) Film: Mulholland Drive (2001) Art by @teebart on Instagram Theme song by Brandon Follow us on Instagram @UnculturedPopCulture David: @davoogi on Instagram, Letterboxd, and RateYourMu...