We return from our break with an episode about one of our favorite things, games! We’ve done video games before, so today’s episode is dedicated to all those other types of games out there. Theme music is by Daryl Banner. Become a member on the Cultured, But… Not Really Patreon page to get access to ad-free versions of […]
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Front Row Center: Cherubini’s Medea
In S1E1 of Front Row Center, we’ll delve into the mythology and Medea with Classics professor Dr. Grace Ledbetter from Swarthmore College. Psychiatrist Dr. Laure Duval talks about women who commit filicide; Milan-based musicologist Dr. Carlo Lanfossi discusses Cherubini and Médée… or Medea; critic and lecturer David Shengold invokes the specter of Maria Callas on this particular opera.
34 – William Shakespeare
William Shakespeare is arguably the most influential writer in all of the English language. However, large pieces of his life are a mystery, but his contribution to our modern culture is monumental. Theme music is by Daryl Banner. Become a member on the Cultured, But… Not Really Patreon page to get access to ad-free versions of this podcast: https://patreon.com/reallycultured […]
33 – Art Deco
Have you ever looked at a piece of art in the art deco style and wondered, where did that come from? In this episode we explore the style and just how far it spread! Theme music is by Daryl Banner. Become a member on the Cultured, But… Not Really Patreon page to get access to ad-free versions of […]
32 – The Chronicles of Narnia
Narnia is a magical world that has transcended the book series it belongs to. How did C. S. Lewis create this mystical land, and (most importantly) what exactly is the order to read these books in? Theme music is by Daryl Banner. Become a member on the Cultured, But… Not Really Patreon page to get access to ad-free […]
31 – Video Game Showdown
Stephen surprised Brian with a bracket tournament of video games. Video games face each other for the most culturally relevant video game of all time. Who will it be? Super Mario 64? The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time? Super Smash Bros. Melee? Or something else? Theme music is by Daryl Banner. Become a member on […]
29 – Paris
What is Stephen’s favorite place he’s never been? La cité de Paris! Come take a walk with us around one of the oldest cities in the world and learn more about it! Theme music is by Daryl Banner. Become a member on the Cultured, But… Not Really Patreon page to get access to ad-free versions of this podcast: https://patreon.com/reallycultured […]
28 – Video Games
What are your favorite video games? A bit of history and a bit of our favorites to give this episode a true CBNR feel. Theme music is by Daryl Banner. Become a member on the Cultured, But… Not Really Patreon page to get access to ad-free versions of this podcast: https://patreon.com/reallycultured Alexandrian Media Merch Store
27 – Our Favorite Musicals
Something that we talk about in our personal lives is the musicals we’ve both participated in and enjoyed. Today we talk about our favorites… and not so favorite… musicals! Theme music is by Daryl Banner.Become a member on the Cultured, But… Not Really Patreon page to get access to ad-free versions of this podcast: https://patreon.com/reallyculturedAlexandrian Media Merch Store
26 – The Defenestrations of Prague
This week we do a deep dive into one of Brian’s favorite verbs. Nobody was safe, especially not the Catholics. Theme music is by Daryl Banner. Become a member on the Cultured, But… Not Really Patreon page to get access to ad-free versions of this podcast: https://patreon.com/reallycultured Alexandrian Media Merch Store