Why does everything feel like a reboot? In this episode, Esau is joined by producer Mike and historian Malcolm Foley for a wide-ranging conversation on the current state of American pop culture. From promising films like Sinners and Thunderbolts to the creative fatigue behind endless reboots and auto-tuned algorithms, they explore whether we’re stuck in a cycle of stagnation and cynicism, and why Beyoncé’s country album might provide a glimmer of hope for the future of the pop culture industry.
0:00 - Show Starts
0:45 - Theme Song
2:55 - Uninformed Takes on Ryan Coogler’s Sinners
10:16 - Movies with Anti-Christian Elements?
18:16 - Worst Pop Culture Era
26:15 - How in-Person Classes Change Things
33:55 - Revitalization of Pop Culture
47:15 - End Credits
