Pretty Much Pop: A Culture Podcast

PMP#120: Dexter the Loveable Serial Killer

08 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Mark is joined Lawrence Ware, Sarahlyn Bruck and Michael Paskaru to talk about the Showtime TV horror-dramedy shows inspired by Jeff Lindsay's novels,...

PMP#119: Disgraced Artists Like Cosby

24 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Comedian Genevieve Joy, philosopher/NY Times entertainment writer Lawrence Ware, and novelist Sarahlyn Bruck join your host Mark to discuss how we dea...

PMP#118: Adapting Agatha Christie

08 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In light of Death on the Nile, we discuss the continuing appearance of the works of the world's most successful mystery writer in film and TV. Mark is...

PMP#117: Roguelikes Like Hades

23 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Supergiant's Hades is now the first video game ever to have won a Hugo award and has set a new standard in the Roguelike genre. What is this genre, an...

PMP#116: Good Grief! Peanuts Persists

10 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Animator/musician David Heatley, comedian Daniel Lobell, and academic/3anuts author Daniel Leonard join your host Mark Linsenmayer to discuss Charlie ...

PMP#115: So-Called Greatest Albums

26 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Author Noah Berlatsky (who just published The Best Greatest Albums of All Time Ever), musical artist Mobley, and The Hustle podcast host Jon Lamoreaux...

PMP#114: The “West Side Story” Story

12 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Did it make sense for Steven Spielberg to remake one of our nation's most beloved musicals (with music by Bernstein and Sondheim!), attempting to fix ...

PMP#113: The Matrix Regurgitated

05 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Mark is joined by Brian Hirt, Erica Spyres, and Mark's son Abe Linsenmayer. With the release of The Matrix Resurrections, we talk through the franchis...

PMP#112: Class Critiques in Squid Game, Succession, etc.

21 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Popular shows have commented on wealth inequality by showing how dire the situation is for the poor and/or how disconnected and clueless the rich are....

PMP#111: Our Beatles Love-Fest

09 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Mark is joined by musician David Brookings, Gig Gab host Dave Hamilton, and OpenCulture writer Colin Marshall to discuss Peter Jackson's documentary G...

PMP#110: The Dune Franchise Tries Again

24 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Mark is joined by Brian Hirt, Erin Conrad, and Brian Casey to discuss the new film, the old ones, and the book series. Is it really adaptable given th...

PMP#109: Dueling in Film

11 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In light of the release of The Last Duel, we talk about the trope of the honor-resolving duel in movies and TV. Mark and guest co-host Dylan Casey fro...

PMP#108: Board Game Ideology

27 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

As board games are becoming increasingly popular with adults, we ask: What's the relationship between a board game's mechanics and its narrative? Does...

PMP#107: Cult Bands and Cultish Fans

13 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Mark Linsenmayer is joined by Tim Quirk of Too Much Joy, Aaron David Gleason, and Chris Sunami to talk about what makes a cult band. We touch on artis...

PMP#106: Stand-Up Comedy in the Internet Age

28 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Mark discusses how Internet culture has changed stand-up with three comedians: past guests Rodney Ramsey and Daniel Lobell, plus Dena Jackson. How hav...

PMP#105: The Death of Soap Operas (Is Greatly Exaggerated)

15 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Mark is joined by novelist Sarahlyn Bruck and playwright Kayla Dryesse to discuss the conventions, evolution, and influence of daytime soaps. Are they...

PMP#104: King Arthur Reigns O’er Pop Culture

01 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

With the recent theatrical release of The Green Knight, Mark and Brian along with Den of Geek's David Crow and the very British Al Baker consider the ...

PMP#103: Queering Video Games w/ Naomi Clark

25 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

"Queering" doesn't just mean adding LGBTQ+ representation to games; it's disruption of norms through added player freedom. Mark and guest co-host Tyle...

Introducing Philosophy vs. Improv

13 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

While PMP is on hiatus for a couple of weeks, hear about Mark's new podcast. You can listen to full episodes of the show at philosophyimprov.com or su...

PMP#102: What the Pop!? Season 1 Wrap-Up

03 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

After 101 episodes and a bit over two years, Mark, Erica, and Brian reflect on what we've learned and set a course for the future. What have we determ...

PMP#101: The “Conjuring” Retroverse

27 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Mark, Erica, and Brian delve into this 8-film horror franchise started by James Wan in 2013 through The Conjuring: The Devil Made Me Do It. Do their d...

PMP#100: Directing Comedies w/ Heather Fink

21 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Director/writer/sound operator Heather Fink joins Mark, Erica, and Brian to discuss the role of the director in making a good comedy, covering TV vs. ...

PMP#99: The Music of Your Youth w/ Jon Lamoreaux (The Hustle podcast)

13 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

To what degree to our childhood favorites persist into adulthood? Are we doomed to love the songs of our generation best? What causes the generation g...

PMP#98: The Spirit of Captain America w/ Anthony LeBlanc

05 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

What is it for a super-hero to represent America? Recent Captain America media includes racial critique, and Mark, Erica, Brian and Anthony discuss Th...

PMP#97: The Girl in the Wooder: Our Mare of Easttown Show!

28 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

What distinguishes this small-town Pennsylvania murder mystery from the many other crime dramas on TV? Mark, Erica, and Brian discuss the plot structu...

PMP#96: Modernizing D&D w/ Amanda McLoughlin (Join the Party)

18 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

What's the status of Dungeons & Dragons and other table-top role-playing games in pop culture? Fantasy settings are no longer just for the ultra-geeky...

PMP#95: “The Nevers” With a Side of Whedon

09 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Mark, Erica, and Brian discuss the HBO Max show out Victorian-era super-powered feminine outcasts, helmed and now abandoned by the creator of Buffy th...

PMP#94: Psychology of Video Game Engagement w/ Jamie Madigan

02 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Why do people play video games, and what keeps them playing? Mark, Erica, and Brian are joined by the host of the Psychology of Video Games podcast to...

PMP#93: Made for Love (and other Silicon Villainy)

27 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Thinking about the tech genius as villain trope in TV shows like Made for Love, Devs, Silicon Valley, and the documentary WeWork. They're our modern m...

Bonus: PMP#92 Aftertalk with Hello from the Magic Tavern’s Matt Young

18 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

After our collectibles discussion, Matt sticks around to talk with Mark, Erica, and Brian about his podcast, memorabilia left by his father, Deep Spac...

PMP#92: Collectibles and Collecting w/ Matt Young

11 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

What drives someone to collect Star Wars figures or Transformers or LEGOs or whatever else? Mark, Erica, and Brian are joined by guest Matt Young of t...

PMP#91: Pet Culture w/ Trainer Hannah Branigan

04 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

What is with the weird relationship we Americans have with our pets? Many of us treat them as our babies, yet of course they're our captives. Dog trai...

PMP-Partially Examined Life Crossover: Neil Postman’s “Amusing Ourselves to Death”

27 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Is TV rotting our minds? Mark, Brian, and the full PEL gang discuss this 1985 book that tweaks Marshall McLuhan's "the medium is the message" idea to ...

PMP#90: Godzilla vs. Kong vs. All the Kaiju!

20 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Are giant monsters stomping on cities just stupid fun, or do they channel deep fears of helplessness? Do we care at all about the humans in these film...

PMP#89: The Chicago 7 (and the Aaron Sorkinverse)

14 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Brian, Erica, and Mark consider one of this year's Oscar-nominated films, The Trial of the Chicago 7, and the film and TV career of its writer/directo...

PMP#88: Indie Animation w/ Benjamin Goldman

06 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Animation is so labor-intensive that it seems designed for corporate domination a la Disney. Mark, Erica, and Brian are joined by animator Benjamin Go...

PMP#87: Female Buddy Comedies w/ Erica’s Female Buddy Micah Greene

01 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

On Barb & Star Go to Vista Del Mar, and how inserting women into the buddy comedy format might lead to deeper exploration of friendships. Two sets of ...

PMP#86: What Irish Means w/ Black 47’s Larry Kirwan

23 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

St. Patrick's Day has passed: What sort of representation of Ireland has made it to the U.S. through such celebrations? Who gets to decide what's auth...

Bonus-PMP#85 Aftertalk w/ Rolando (And More TV You Are Missing)

16 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

More discussion yanked from behind our paywall for your amusement: Your hosts and Rolando touch on some of what his Remakes, Reboots, and Revivals pod...

PMP#85: What the WandaVision!? w/ Rolando Nieves

09 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

The debut Disney+ Marvel series is... a tribute to classic sit-coms? Mark, Erica, Brian, and guest Rolando try to figure out whether this experiment w...

PMP#84: Musician Memoirs w/ Laura Davis-Chanin

03 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Mark, Erica, Brian, and guest memoir author Laura talk about the appeal of this type of book whose production has exploded in recent years. We each re...

PMP#83: Disabled and Other-Abled Representation w/ Kayla Dryesse

24 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Media representation of disability needs improvement, as does inclusion of disabled actors and writers. Playwright Kayla joins Mark, Erica, and Brian ...

PMP#82: Cobra Kai and the Karate Kids

18 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Mark-san, Erica-san, and Brian-san survey the new Karate Kid revival show Cobra Kai and all the original films starting with the 1984 classic for nons...

PMP#81: Radio vs. Podcasting w/ Jason Bentley

10 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Jason was music director at KRCW, the LA NPR station, is also a DJ with a lot of experienced interviewing musicians, and now hosts a new podcast, The ...

PMP#80: Reliving Groundhog Day (and Palm Springs, Russian Doll, etc.)

02 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Happy Groundhog Day! The '93 film has had dozens of imitators spanning various genres in recent years, but the idea goes back more than a century. Mar...

PMP#79: The Fargo Formula w/ Tamler Sommers (Very Bad Wizards Crossover)

27 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

On the darkly comic '96 film and the 4-season crime show. Mark, Erica, Brian, and Tamler from VBW consider its style, "tundra western" setting, "Minne...

PMP#78: Chess Is Having a Moment w/ J.J. Lang

20 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In light of The Queen's Gambit, chess expert J.J. joins Mark, Erica, and Brian to look at chess media, culture, and personalities. We consider gender,...

PMP#77: The Big Screen Experience

13 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

What's the post-COVID future of movie theaters? Mark, Erica, and Brian compare past moviegoing habits and reflect on the big-screen vs. small-screen d...

PMP#76: Wonder Women (84 and Others) w/ Vi Burlew

06 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Returning heroine Vi (now a grad student in comics history) joins Erica, Mark, and Brian to put the new film in context, bringing in the weird ideas o...

PMP#75: Our Great British Baking Show w/ Stephen Carlile

29 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

What explains the immense quarantine-time popularity of this quaint reality cooking show? What do we get out of watching talented amateurs bake things...

Mark Lint’s PEL Network Holiday Party 2020: Merry Chatting and Songs

24 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Join the office party, where Mark holds mini conversations on philosophy, art, and life with all PEL and PMP co-hosts, plus Ken Stringfellow, Jenny Ha...

PMP#74: Micro Comedy w/ Tiffany Topol

22 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

What has the Internet done to comedy? Tiffany, purveyor of social media bits and song parodies, joins Erica, Mark, and Brian to think about new ways o...

PMP#73: Beloved Bad Films w/ Manos’ Jackey Neyman Jones

16 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

What makes a film transcendently bad? A cult classic, as opposed to merely unwatchable? Child Jackey appeared in 1966's Manos: The Hands of Fate, and ...

PMP#72: Comic Book Supremacy w/ Fred Van Lente

08 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Fred writes for Marvel and his own Evil Twin Comics, in both non-fiction (e.g. Comic Book History of Animation, Action Philosophers) and stories (e.g....

PMP#71: Rap Battles w/ Sacrifice (Tyler Hislop)

02 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Tyler (PMP's audio editor) rejoins Mark, Erica, and Brian to explain one of his passions. How is it a battle and what are the rules? What's the appeal...

PMP#70: RISKy Confessional Comedy w/ Kevin Allison

24 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Kevin (The State, RISK!) joins Mark, Erica, and Brian to talk about his telling/curation/coaching of confessional stories. Do they have to be funny? T...

PMP#69: Story Songs w/ Rod Picott

17 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Plenty of songs try to tell stories, but do the pop song format and narrative really mix? Songwriter and short story author Rod Picott joins Mark, Eri...

PMP#68: Raised by Wolves: Biblical Sci-Fi

11 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Brian, Erica, and Mark reflect on this weird sci-fi HBO Max series by Aaron Guzikowski and Ridley Scott. How much are we supposed to understand? Can w...

PMP#67: Borat Pod Show! Very Nice! With Aaron David Gleason

04 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Mark, Erica, Brian, and musician/actor Aaron consider the comedy of Sacha Baron Cohen, especially Borat Subsequent Moviefilm, where his co-stars are u...

PMP#66: Scary Movies w/ Nathan Shelton

28 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

What scares us? Why do people enjoy being scared by films? Are there good horror movies that aren't scary and scary films that are still bad? Mark, Er...

PMP#65: Cosmic Satire w/ “Bill & Ted” Writer Chris Matheson

21 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Chris Matheson has written many comic movies and has converted religious texts into funnier books, most recently with The Buddha's Story. Mark, Erica,...

PMP#64: The Last of Us: The Best Movies We Ever Played

13 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Is the Last of Us franchise actually a good video gaming, or just long cinematics that are only good by comparison to past video game cut scenes? It's...

PMP#63: Superhero Ethics (and The Boys) w/ Travis Smith

06 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Travis joins Mark, Erica, and Brian to discuss our seemingly endless appetite for super-hero stories. His new book matches up heroes like Batman vs. S...

PMP#62: Mulan Re-Disneyfield w/ Michael Tow

29 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Is the new Mulan the equivalent for Asian-Americans what Black Panther was for African-Americans? Did the film work? Was it better than the 1998 anima...

PMP#61: Philosophy of Photography w/ Amir Zaki

24 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Amir the photographic artist and prof (see amirzaki.net) joins Mark, Erica, and Brian to consider decision making in picture taking, how our purposes ...

PMP#60: Manga 101 w/ Deborah Shamoon

16 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Mark, Erica and Brian (all manga noobs) are joined by Japanese Studies prof. Deborah Shamoon to talk about barriers for Americans to appreciate manga,...

PMP#59: David Lynch’s Popular Surrealism

08 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Mark, Erica, Brian, and guest Mike Wilson discuss the director's films from Eraserhead to Inland Empire plus Twin Peaks and his recent short films. We...

PMP Aftertalk Clip Show 2020

02 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

With no new Pretty Much Pop episode this week, we've collected some highlights from the supporter-only aftertalks that we record with every episode to...

PMP#58: “TAYLOR SWIFT RULES!” (Conversation with a Swiftie)

26 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Prompted by the release of new album Folklore and the 2020 documentary Miss Americana, Mark, Erica, and Brian speak with Amber Padgett about her love ...

PMP#57: Back to the Damn Arena – The Hunger Games Prequel

18 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Remember when The Hunger Games was everywhere? Suzanne Collins returns to Just War Theory lessons with the prequel The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes....

PMP#56: Black + Nerd = BLERD w/ Anthony LeBlanc

11 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

The Interim Executive Producer of The Second City joins Mark, Erica, and Brian to discuss the scope of black nerd-dom: what nerdy properties provide t...

PMP#55: Food as Pop w/ Thi Nguyen

05 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Mark, Erica, and Brian are joined by Utah philosophy prof and former food writer C. Thi Nguyen to talk food as art, foodies, elitism, food TV, cooking...

PMP#54: The Genius(?) of Rick and Morty

29 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Mark, Erica, and Brian address critically acclaimed Adult Swim show. What kind of humor is it? Can we take the sci-fi and family drama elements seriou...

PMP#53: The Hamilton Phenomenon w/ Sam Simahk

22 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Erica, Mark, and Brian are joined by Broadway actor Sam to discuss this unique convergence of musical theater, rap, and historical drama. Does Hamilto...

PMP#52: The Twilight Zone from Serling to Peele

14 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Something's strange... Is it a dream? If it's a morality tale with a twist ending, you're probably in the Twilight Zone. Brian, Erica, Mark, and guest...

PMP#51: Pictures Telling Stories w/ Joseph Watson

08 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Is it really true that "every picture tells a story"? For Joseph, a Las Vegas artist who illustrates Go, Go GRETA!, narrative is essential, but how do...

PMP#50: MJ’s Last Dance w/ Seth Paskin

01 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Brian, Erica, Mark, and Seth from The Partially Examined Life interrogate the 10-part ESPN documentary on Michael Jordan's Bulls' six championships. W...

PMP#49: Conspiracy Theories as Pop w/ Al Baker

23 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Al works for Logically, a company that fights misinformation. He joins Mark, Erica, and Brian to try to discuss the appeal of conspiracy theories, whe...

PMP#48: The Arts in Reality TV w/ Skin Wars’ Robin Slonina

16 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Fine art and reality TV are typically rated our highest and lowest forms of entertainment, yet creative competition shows combine them. Robin Slonina,...

PMP#47: Sitcom Premises: Genius, Bonkers and Otherwise

09 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Sitcoms traditionally provide a cozy, relatable, changeless environment, but streaming and serialization have changed this. What are the limits on the...

PMP#46: “Casual” Games with Diner Dash’s Nick Fortugno

02 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

The famed game designer joins Mark, Erica, and Brian to discuss fundamental questions about gaming and what makes a casual game. We touch on everythin...

PMP#45: Film Riffing with MST3K’s Mary Jo Pehl

27 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Mary Jo was a writer/performer on Mystery Science Theater 3000 and has gone on to make jokes during movies for Rifftrax Presents and Cinematic Titanic...

PMP#44: Local News w/ Deion Broxton

19 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

The recently memified NBC Montana reporter joins Mark, Erica, and Brian to discuss news as entertainment, local news consumption, its uses and abuses,...

PMP#43: The Korean Wave w/ Suzie Oh

12 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Parasite, K-Pop, and K-Dramas have reached the U.S. as part of Hallyu, an official Korean effort to expand cultural influence. Suzie Hyun-jung Oh join...

PMP#42: Star Trek Lives Long and Prospers (Intermittently)

06 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In light of Star Trek: Picard, Brian, Erica, Mark, and Drew Jackson discuss our most philosophical sci-fi franchise. What makes a Trek story? How do y...

PMP#41: Made-for-TV Musicals w/ Craig Wedren

29 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Why are we now seeing a resurgence of musical TV shows? Craig has created musicals for many TV shows (like Glow, Shrill, and Wet Hot American Summer) ...

PMP#40: #MeToo Depictions in TV and Film

21 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Heavily watched media like Bombshell, The Morning Show, Unbelievable, and 13 Reasons Why attempt to cover sexual assault and harassment while still en...

PMP#39: TV and Other Plans in Subjunctive Stasis

14 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

A discussion of what to watch during lockdown is what happens when you're busy making plans about what to include in a hypothetical discussion of what...

PMP#38: Costuming w/ Whitney Anne Adams

08 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

How does clothing mesh with other elements to create a mood for a film? Costumer Whitney (Happy Death Day, The Great Gatsby) joins Erica, Mark and Bri...

PMP#37: Everything is LEGO

01 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Why has a children's toy become a brand attached to virtually every media type, partnering with the most ubiquitous franchises, and serving as a pasti...

PMP#36: Criticism w/ Noah Berlatsky

25 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Do we need professional critics regulating our entertainment intake? Noah writes for The Washington Post, NBC News, The Guardian, Slate, Vox, The Atla...

PMP#35: Video Game Storytelling w/ Donald Marshall

17 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Do you play video games for the plot? Mark, Erica, and Brian are joined by former video game professional (current TV development exec) Donald E. Mars...

Bonus-PMP#34 Part 2 w/ Adal Rifai: Escape Rooms & Podcasting

10 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

For nearly every episode, Mark, Erica, and Brian continue to talk after the public discussion for the entertainment of our supporters. In this case, f...

PMP#34: Escape Rooms and Other Puzzlers w/ Adal Rifai

04 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

You know "the comic" and "the tragic," but what kind of entertainment is "the puzzling?" Improviser/podcaster Adal Rifai joins Mark, Erica, and Brian ...

PMP#33: The Heroine’s Journey w/ Vi Burlew

27 Feb 2020

Contributed by Lukas

How has Joseph Campbell's "hero's journey" as famously leveraged for Star Wars evolved with more female action heroes in film? Vi Burlew joins Mark, E...

PMP#32: Judging “The Good Place”

19 Feb 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Mark, Erica, and Brian discuss Michael Schur's NBC TV show. Is it good? Does it actually teach moral philosophy? We talk sit-com tropes, TV finales, t...

PMP#31: Robin Williams’ Celebrity Struggles w/ Dave Itzkoff

12 Feb 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Dave the New York Times culture reporter joins Mark, Erica, and Brian to consider issues raised by his 2018 biography Robin: What is with our f'ed up ...

PMP#30: Why Every Film Will Win the Oscar! (A Debate)

05 Feb 2020

Contributed by Lukas

The 2020 Academy Awards are imminent (or maybe past, if you're hearing this later; it's fine!). Mark, Erica, and Brian, each argue in favor of three o...

PMP#29: Martin Scorsese the Auteur w/ Colin Marshall

29 Jan 2020

Contributed by Lukas

We consider The Irishman in the context of Scorsese's body of work and the styles and themes that his films tend to exhibit. Writer/podcaster Colin Ma...

PMP#28: The Alpha Female Trope w/ Margaret Colin

22 Jan 2020

Contributed by Lukas

What's the deal with images of powerful women in media? The trope of the tough-as-nails boss-lady who may or may not have a heart of gold has evolved ...