The VoxPopcast
We’ve all had a discussion or an argument about popular culture. Sometimes it happens on Facebook, Tumblr or Twitter. Maybe it was in a literature, history, philosophy or psychology class in college. Perhaps it was at the local comic book shop. Or maybe it was at a bar and you ended up stabbing some...
Recent Episodes
Oct. 26, 2026
e445. Fly My Pretties! Witches, Performance, and Salem Dialogues
It’s Spooky Season! Halloween is right around the corner. And so we decided we wanted to celebrate by looking at one of the the most enduring tropes of popular culture.… The post e445. Fly My Pretties! Witches, Performance, and Salem Dialogues appeared first on The VoxPopcast.
Oct. 19, 2026
e444. Space Capitalism: The Final Economy
Space is a very popular concept in pop culture media. From sci-fi novels to epic star-faring film franchises, there’s no shortage of space stories. But space is becoming even more… The post e444. Space Capitalism: The Final Economy appeared first on The VoxPopcast.
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Oct. 12, 2026
e443. Revisiting Hillman: Bridging the Generations of A Different World
Thirty-nine years ago, NBC debuted the sitcom A Different World. Originally a spin-off of the The Cosby Show, following Lisa Bonet’s Denise Huxtable characters, the show slowly evolved into an… The post e443. Revisiting Hillman: Bridging the Generations of A Different World appeared first on The VoxPopcast.
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Oct. 4, 2026
e442. Is Classic TV Dead? The Evolution of Viewing in the Streaming Age
Once upon a time TV was the centerpiece of the American monoculture. But that time is over. Gone are the days where there were three TV channels and it has… The post e442. Is Classic TV Dead? The Evolution of Viewing in the Streaming Age appeared first on The VoxPopcast.
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Sept. 28, 2026
e441. In Blackest Night: a Deep Dive into the World of Lanterns
Are you watching Lanterns? Ratings and critical response imply that you very well might be. Which is why we’re talking about ti again. If you’re wondering “wait, didn’t you do… The post e441. In Blackest Night: a Deep Dive into the World of Lanterns appeared first on The VoxPopcast.
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Sept. 20, 2026
e440. The Dark Internet: Navigating the Algorithm and the Dark Web of Public Opinion
The Internet is a dark and horrible place. Deep down, I think we all know that. And maybe it’s only gotten darker and more horrible over time. It really doesn’t… The post e440. The Dark Internet: Navigating the Algorithm and the Dark Web of Public Opinion appeared first on The VoxPopcast.