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 […]
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.
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 […]
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 […]
Happy pride month! It’s no secret that Brian loves the art of drag, but this artform is not as young as you think. Spoilers… it’s pretty old. Like… ancient! 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 […]
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 […]
What do you get when you gather ten composers, all with different musical styles, talents, backgrounds, and areas of expertise? You get ICEBERG. Featured pieces (in alphabetical order by composer last name):Unfolding for strings and live electronics by Drake AndersenCoatlicue barría la escalera del templo (Coatlicue was Sweeping the Temple Steps) by Victor BaézpOwer trIo for […]
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
This week we decided to skim through our library and talk about our favorite books!
When Stephen invited Brian for another episode of Game Play, he didn’t expect to be faced with one of the most difficult, heart-wrenching, and beautiful games he has ever played. Lena Raine’s music in Celeste is not only some of the best to listen to on its own, but it expertly aids in the game play.
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