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Podcast: The Murders in Georgia
Hey folks,I don't usually cross-post my Culturally Relevant episodes here (you can subscribe to get episodes automatically) but I wanted to make an exception for this one. Our latest episode covers the sad and tragic events in Georgia this week, in which eight people were murdered, six of whom were women of Asian descent. We process our current feelings, discuss some of the history of anti-Asian sentiment, and suggest some paths forward.You can listen to the episode here.If the podcast is he...
Getting our first dose of the Pfizer vaccine
David, @joyofnapping, and their bubble-mate Carter got their first dose of the Pfizer vaccine today. In this bonus audio, they discuss the series of events that led them to this moment and reflect on the experience.Note: We are not medical professionals and any content should not be taken as medical advice or official vaccine guidance.Links: The CDC's page on COVID-19 vaccination Seattle's Virus Success Shows What Could've Been Seattle Vaccine Hunters Facebook Group Dr. B will match ...
Teen Vogue and Anti-Asian Racism and Violence
David and @Joyofnapping discuss what went down at Teen Vogue this week and how it's related to the anti-Asian racism and violence that's happening in the country right now.Links: The case of TJ Ducklo Alexi McCammond's first apology What's going on with Alexi McCammond this week Joe Biden's comments about anti-Asian violence
On Oprah's Interview with Meghan Markle
In our COVID bubble, we watched Oprah's interview with Meghan Markle tonight (available on CBS and Paramount+). Here's what we thought of it! What did you think?Links: You're Wrong About: Princess Diana Kate vs. Meghan headlines Vulture: 7 Bombshells from the interview
On toxic fandoms and how to be a person on the internet (with Joanna Robinson)
David and Joanna discuss what happens when toxic fandoms come after you online, and what lessons we can take from that.Links: THR's piece on Johnny Depp Vanity Fair's piece on the Snyder Cut The creepy infographic about Joanna On letting people enjoy things You should probably do as he says Wandavision director on finale
'Nomadland' Spoiler Review
In light of its Golden Globes wins last night, I'm releasing this conversation today: Our COVID bubble (me, @joyofnapping, and our friend Carter) watched Chloe Zhao's Nomadland on Hulu. Afterwards, I asked everyone to hop on the mic so we could talk things out. You can listen to our thoughts on the film in this SPOILER-filled chat.
When opportunities go away (with Dan Gvozden)
I recently got rejected from a podcast training program that I was emotionally invested in. My friend Dan Gvozden had a similarly important opportunity vanish.In this Patreon bonus episode, I talk with Dan about what it means and feels like when opportunities go away, and where we go from here.As always, thanks for making my work possible, Patrons! It means a lot (as you will probably be able to tell by listening to this episode).Links: David's tweet about getting rejected Follow Dan on Twit...
Further thoughts on Tenet (with Patrick H. Willems)
Patrick Willems joins David to share further thoughts on Christopher Nolan's bold, ambitious, and at-times completely incomprehensible spy thriller Tenet.Links: Follow Patrick on Twitter Patrick's Patreon Patrick's YouTube essay about Christopher Nolan David's YouTube review of Tenet Tallinn car chase sequence visualized
Initial thoughts on 'Allen v. Farrow'
Content Warning: Sexual/child abuse.David, @joyofnapping, and their bubble mate Carter discuss the first episode of the new Kirby Dick/Amy Ziering 4-part docuseries Allen v. Farrow, which just aired on HBO Max.Note: I recorded this in our living room using a handheld Zoom recorder. Sorry about the background/movement noise. Also: I accidentally refer to Leaving Neverland as Finding Neverland. They are, in fact, very different films.
Rush Limbaugh, Getting Through to Family, Better Call Saul Season 5 (with Joanna Robinson)
David follows up with Joanna about last week's topics. Then they discuss the passing of Rush Limbaugh, their various attempts at getting through to their families, and thoughts on Better Call Saul: Season 5 (finally!).Links: Justin Timberlake's apology The men of Buffy show their support Braver Angels The Next Cheneration podcast
The Next Cheneration: A New Podcast About Fatherhood
When I heard my brother was having a kid, I asked him if he wanted to do a podcast with me to document his process of becoming a father. He didn't say yes...but he didn't exactly say no either, so as a result, "The Next Cheneration" was born!We started recording when his wife was a month away from the due date, and now that his child is here, I'm starting to tell folks about the podcast.The Next Cheneration podcast is for those of you who think all of my other podcasts: Are t...
Justice League Trailer Reaction
For Patrons only: The new Justice League trailer is out! I watched it and shared just a few thoughts on what I am and am not looking forward to.What do you think? Feel free to share your thoughts in the comments below.Watch the trailer here.
Here's our 'Judas and the Black Messiah' post-film discussion
Thanks to everyone who joined the watch-along last night! As usual, it was great fun to watch a movie with you folks and then dive into it afterwardsFor those who couldn't make it, you can watch the VOD version of our conversation above.As always, thanks to all of you for your support!
STARTING SOON at 6PM Pacific: Judas and the Black Messiah Patron Watch-Along
We're watching Judas and the Black Messiah tonight at 6PM Pacific! Zoom link is above. Please click on it at 6PM Pacific. Here's how it works:-You MUST have an HBO Max subscription for this to work (If you don't live in the US, sorry, I don't know what service this movie is playing on if any)-At about 10 minutes after 6PM Pacific, we will all start the movie simultaneously. If you don't make it in time for the movie start, you can still join us for the post-movie conversation...
This Week in Cancellations (with Joanna Robinson)
Joanna and David discuss everything that happened with Gina Carano and Joss Whedon this week. Plus, some discussion of Framing Britney Spears and Minari.Links: Charisma Carpenter's social posts Kai Cole's article in The Wrap Gina Carano fired Joanna and Anthony's piece about Gina Carano Joanna Robinson's piece on Framing Britney Spears Jay Caspian Kang's profile of Steven Yeun
This Friday (2/12) at 6pm Pacific: 'Judas and the Black Messiah' Patron Watch-Along
Hey all,The last couple one of these we've done have been a great time so let's try this again this month: This Friday (2/12) at 6pm Pacific, let's do a watch-along of Judas and the Black Messiah. Notes on how this works:-You MUST have an HBO Max subscription for this to work (If you don't live in the US, sorry, I don't know what service this movie is playing on if any)-On Friday, I will post a Zoom link on this Patreon page where we will gather at 6 PM Pacific.-At about 10 m...
Losing Weight During the Pandemic (with Peter Sciretta)
I chat with my friend Peter Sciretta about what we're doing to lose weight during the pandemic.Note: This podcast should not be taken as medical/nutritional advice or any commentary on the body positivity movement. It's just two friends sharing their thoughts/tips on weight loss.Links: Follow Peter on Twitter Subscribe to Ordinary Adventures Amy's Frozen Meals Dave's yoga mat Dave's bluetooth headset MyNetDiary app Peter Sciretta and the Forbidden Journey Dave's review o...
Thoughts on Sound of Metal (Round 2), Blown Away (Season 2), Out of Sight (1998)
In this bonus audio, David and @joyofnapping chat about a few things they watched together this weekend.Note: SPOILERS for Sound of Metal are in the audio. Timestamps for the discussion are below.Timestamps:00:00 - Sound of Metal (SPOILERS) on Prime Video23:37 - Blown Away: Season 2 on Netflix39:06 - Out of Sight on VOD
About that last WandaVision episode...
I haven't been doing TV recaps per se but I had to make an exception for this week's episode of WandaVision (Ep 5, "On a Very Special Episode...").Shit goes down in this episode that has potentially wide-ranging implications for the entire MCU (and other cinematic universes of undetermined origin).I was grateful that my buddy Dan Gvozden from the Amazing Spider-Talk podcast joined me for a geek-heavy 45-minute discussion about the episode, what it might mean, our biggest theories...
Video: Our Post-Watch-Along Discussion of 'The Little Things'
Thanks to everyone who joined our Little Things watch-along on Friday night! We had a great time breaking down the movie afterwards.TL;DR: The movie is bad and it should feel bad.
Here's the VOD version of our hangout this morning (1/30/21)
Thanks to all $10+ Patrons for joining in the hangout this morning! Here's a lightly edited VOD archive of it. As usual, I try to make the VOD version available to all Patrons.Topics discussed: WTF is going on with my arm Movies we're psyched for in 2021 Promising Young Woman What it's like for American high schoolers right now How American History classes messed us up CodeMiko's YouTube channel Chris Hayes podcast about political hobbyism 1776 project is how history is taught to...
STARTING SOON at 10AM Pacific: DChen Monthly Patreon Hangout
Hey folks! If you're around today at 10AM Pacific, let's hang out for a bit. Click on the link above or use any of the info below. Talk soon!NOTE: As usual, i'll plan to record the hangout and post the results afterwards on the Patreon.https://zoom.us/j/92214064780?pwd=Z1ZBSDVsSXAzMDRZNUlHM0pRcFR6QT09Meeting ID: 922 1406 4780Passcode: 481550One tap mobile+12532158782,,92214064780#,,,,*481550# US (Tacoma)+16699006833,,92214064780#,,,,*481550# US (San Jose)
STARTING SOON at 5 PM Pacific: 'The Little Things' Watch-Along
Alright folks. A few people responded to my last post so let's give it a shot:At 5PM Pacific tonight, click on the above Zoom link! We'll watch The Little Things on HBO Max at the same time, chat about it in the chat room during the film, then hang out for a bit afterwards to discuss the movie. All Patrons are welcome to join at any point, including for just the after discussion. Note: You must have your own subscription to HBO Max for this to work!Hope to see some of you there.Reminder:...
Further Thoughts on WandaVision, In and Of Itself, Gamestop, Online Mobs, Media Men (with Joanna Robinson)
David and Joanna discuss further thoughts on WandaVision, Derek DelGaudio's In and Of Itself, this week's Gamestop madness, and shitty media men.Links: Follow Joanna on Twitter Support Joanna's Patreon page Watch Derek DelGaudio's In and of Itself Derek DelGaudio's interview with Vanity Fair Casey's newsletter about Reddit roiling Wall Street I left my career because of the shitty media men in charge
Upcoming DChen Patreon Events (Jan 2021)
Hey folks,I wanted to update you on some of the stuff that's coming up:All Patrons: I'm thinking of doing a Watch-along of The Little Things (HBO Max) this Friday at 5pm Pacific. We'd watch the movie at the same time, then hop on a Zoom call and chat about it afterwards (note: Must have your own subscription to HBO Max for this to work). It's the first of WB's 2021 theatrical releases that's hitting streaming at the same time! The last one we did with Tenet was great fun....
'Derek DelGaudio's In & Of Itself' Review (with Peter Sciretta)
This weekend, I watched Derek DelGaudio's In & Of Itself on Hulu. It was a powerful and baffling experience. I highly recommend checking it out.I found the show to be so thought-provoking that I immediately had to talk about it with my friend (and magician) Peter Sciretta. I recorded our conversation and am releasing it as a timed Patreon exclusive.Please watch Derek DelGaudio's In and Of Itself on Hulu before listening to this! Thanks, as always, for your support of my work.Links: Watch...
The Biden Inauguration, plus Dunk and Egg (with Joanna Robinson)
Joanna and David discuss the inauguration of Joseph R. Biden Jr., what it means for the media and for the world, plus discuss some Game of Thrones news that dropped today.Links: Variety's Dunk and Egg story This is Fine Dog today Follow Joanna on Twitter Back Joanna's Patreon
The Eve of the Inauguration
David and @joyofnapping reflect on their thoughts and feelings on the evening of the inauguration of Joe Biden.We hope you are staying safe and healthy out there, and that you have excitement and hope for the days ahead.
Working During a Coup and Watching WandaVision (with Joanna Robinson)
My frequent podcast collaborator Joanna Robinson and I are going to try recording some Patreon-exclusive podcast episodes just to talk about what's on our minds. This week, we discuss what it was like to witness a coup(?) attempt in the US, plus thoughts on the first few episodes of WandaVision.Links: Listen to Joanna's Still Watching podcast Back Joanna on Patreon America is having a stupid coup Trump is not attempting a Coup
The Things That Got Me Through 2020
[Cross-posted on my blog and my newsletter]Despite everything that happened in 2020, the gears of popular culture and US media still turned. Culture provided a reprieve, a respite, and rejuvenation from the multiple simultaneous crises that roiled our country this year. Frequently, it was window into what life was like before the pandemic, a document of how we used to interact and move in public spaces.I've already counted down my: Top 10 films of 2020 (Slashfilmcast) Top 5 TV shows of 2020 ...
