Middlebrow

Noelle Perdue, porn historian and writer, traces the evolving boundaries of obscenity. We explore the definition of porn, algorithmic influences to our desire, tradwives, old playboys and fetishes.

18 Dec 20241h 3min

Dan and Brian discuss the online footprint of today's assassins, stress addiction, Disclaimer on Apple TV, coffee shop zoom calls, Luna Luna, Dutch Bros and America's disappearing middle taste.

11 Dec 202451min

Tony award-winning playwright David Adjmi (Stereophonic) explores the creative aftermath of success. We chat about the tensions between artistic authenticity, creative ambition, and the weight of acco...

4 Dec 20241h 6min

Dan and Brian discuss friendsgiving as a concept, the millennial concert going experience, Paul Mescal and Denzel in Gladiator 2, Sunset Blvd on Broadway, Hauser and Wirth's restaurant and Rafa's reti...

27 Nov 202453min

Dan and Brian discuss being personality hires for a J.Crew campaign, juggalo aesthetics, unicycle guys, becoming Joe Rogan of the left, virtual queues and the genius of Christian Marclay's 'The Clock'...

20 Nov 202450min

Designer and NYU media studies professor Ruby Thelot investigates the cultural dynamics of online spaces. Through his research, we discuss the act of being online, forms of gatekeeping, the Drake acad...

13 Nov 20241h 6min

Dan and Brian discuss halloween costume effort, diversifying racism, Sean Baker's Anora, the truth about Blue Zones, Malcolm Gladwell-isms, testosterone replacement therapy and Hey Dude shoes.

6 Nov 202447min

Joss Fong, co-creator and host of the popular YouTube series "Howtown," brings her digital storytelling expertise from her time as a founding member of Vox's video team to dissect the evolving landsca...

30 Okt 202459min