Hellscape

The Last of Us, Part Two: The Dark Frontier

We are back from summer break with our version of a "heavy-hitter"! This week, K&C continue their deep dive into the video game and TV series franchise, The Last of Us. How much of a chokehold does ideology have in a post-apocalyptic world? We examine how TLOU breaks down binaries, plays with imagery, and weaves thought-provoking narratives into the gameplay. 

Hot Takes: Reality Bites

This week, K&C do a little palate cleanser and chat about reality TV and the way it highlights certain discourses in the culture.

The Voice Inside My Head: Blink-182 After 9/11

On today’s episode, Kendra delves into her career as a music journalist to bring to light the legacy of blink-182’s 2003 self-titled or “untitled” album. We explore the themes of hope, intimacy, and growing up. 

Performative Enlightenment: Examining The White Lotus

This week, K&C do another cultural analysis! The White Lotus TV series invites us to think about topics surrounding identity, privilege, class, and healing, among other things. We hope you enjoy this week's chat!

The Last of Us: A Cultural Analysis Part I

This week, we take a deep dive into The Last of Us video game and subsequent TV series adaptation. We’ll examine the cultural importance of the narrative, and the permission for philosophical musings granted by the genre. Look for explorations of love, grief, and hope coming through your earholes 

Zheng Yi Sao: The Pirate Queen of the South China Sea

Today, K&C look into the life story of Zheng Yi Sao, the woman who ruled the seas of South China at the turn of the 19th century. 

Ruby Franke, I Don’t Give a Damn: The Pitfalls of Family Vlogging Part II

On today’s episode, we conclude our miniseries on family vlogging by offering commentary on the case of Ruby Franke and Jodi Hildebrandt. 

VARIETY PACK | Introducing… Hot Takes

This week, K&C chat about the latest true crime roundup, including the harrowing disappearance of Emily Pike, Casey Anthony’s TikTok foray, Lori Vallow’s jailhouse chat with our grandfather, Keith Morrison, the Gabby Petito case, and much more.

Meet the Stauffers: The Pitfalls of Family Vlogging Part I

K&C dive into the world of family vlogging by looking into various channels and their downfalls. This week, we kick-off the series with the infamous case of the Stauffer family. 

Cunt Up Your Jets: The Great Glitter Mystery

In 2018, The New York Times published an article detailing the multi-billion dollar glitter industry. This interview produced far more questions than answers. Today, K&C look into the material known as “glitter”, and muse about the identity of the world’s single biggest consumer of glitter. Dip your toes into “glittergate” today.