Strange Days, Here We Come: Pop Culture, Dystopia & Collapse
PopMythology.com(Formerly titled THIS IS THE END: POP CULTURE & COLLAPSE.)For many people, the years 2020 and 2021 have felt like the intersections of fictional dystopias and real-life dystopias, between systems collapse and personal collapse. Join the Pop Mythologist as he uses pop culture to explore the many connections between real-life dystopias, the collapse of societal systems, and the individual lives aff... more
| Publishes | Twice monthly | Episodes | 22 | Founded | 4 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | TV & FilmSociety & Culture | |||
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The film NOMADLAND portrayed Americans turning to vehicle living as a way to survive increasing economic instability. In this episode, my guests Lauren and Noah share their real-life story of transitioning away from traditional housing, converting an... more
SFX makeup artist & creative influencer Aleena Averly joins me to discuss two films that portray dystopian futures against a backdrop of ecological collapse, Blade Runner 2049 and Elysium. We talk about how technology, AI, surveillance, inequality, a... more
Horror has always mirrored our real-world fears—and important socio-political issues. In this Halloween double feature, host The Pop Mythologist and special guest Sapient, from the blackened death metal band Abomnium, explore NIGHTBREED (1990) and A ... more
In this episode of Strange Days, Here We Come, we dive into SHIN GODZILLA and GODZILLA MINUS ONE to explore their themes of collapse by way of bureaucracy, inaction, war, and failed leadership—comparing the films' depictions of effective and ineffect... more
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- Great podcast on culture and collapse!
I’ve been listening to this excellent podcast for a while, and loved the last two episodes on movies with themes tied to collapse.
The interviews are thoughtful and informative as Daniel and his guests bring the shadow side of the future into focus while never giving the listener a sense of hopelessness.
I love how this podcast series gives me a greater awareness of and insight into popular culture, particularly as someone who doesn’t watch directly engage with a lot of it.
I highly recommend... more
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As a man in the podcast era, I host a podcast and when I come on from a hard day in the podcast fields making my podcast, I turn on this podcast to take the stresses of podcasts of my podcast. The Left is Dead podcast endorses this podcast and is looking forward to the future episode of the podcast about Maximum Overdrive and the dangers of AI
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The episodes present a thoughtful exploration of how fictional narratives intersect with real-life issues, particularly around themes of dystopia and societal collapse. Through engaging discussions on various films, books, and cultural references, the host navigates complex topics such as police brutality, environmental crises, and personal struggles, shedding light on the emotional and societal impacts these challenges impose. Unique to the series is its blend of personal reflection with collective cultural analysis, offering listeners not only entertainment but also insights into the relationships between media and contemporary societal challenges.
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