e336. So, Why Pop Culture?

In all the years we’ve been doing this show we’ve worked under a very basic assumption: Everyone involved as a host, guest, or listener presumes that the pseudo academic discussion of popular culture (with drinking and swearing) is an important activity. We certainly feel that way, and chances are if you’re a regular listener you probably think so too. But why?!? We’ve never really asked that question before, but on today’s episode we try to answer it. Mav and Wayne are joined by returning guests Nicole Freim and Stephanie Siler to talk about why pop culture is a thing worth studying and teaching academically anyway. From literature and cultural studies all the way to math and science, we think it has a point. Do you agree? Listen and find out and then let us know in the comments.

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