Episodes

  • Subcultural: What we learned

    Subcultural: What we learned
    Feb 25 2025
    From AI Influencers and Mini Food Baking, to ASMR and Sleep Hackers -- subcultures are at the heart of our cultural experiences. In this episode Alexis Gay and Dr. Marcus Collins discuss their favorite moments and learnings from Subcultural.
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    35 mins
  • Sovereignty in the Suburbs: Australia’s Micronation Movement

    Sovereignty in the Suburbs: Australia’s Micronation Movement
    Feb 18 2025
    Can a backyard kingdom challenge the status quo? Listen as Alexis explores Australia’s vibrant micronation subculture, where self-declared rulers are staking a claim to autonomy. Through an interview with Emperor George Cruickshank of the Empire of Atlantium, we dive into how these microstates challenge conventional ideas of governance and nationhood.out the game’s surging popularity, and how influencers helped elevate it from local courts to international prominence.
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    28 mins
  • The Rise of Pickleball: How a Niche Game Became a Global Phenomenon

    The Rise of Pickleball: How a Niche Game Became a Global Phenomenon
    Feb 11 2025
    How did pickleball conquer the sports world? Once a 1960s backyard invention, pickleball has exploded into a major sport with international recognition. In this episode, Alexis talks with Jennifer Lucore, author of The History of Pickleball, and pickleball comedian Lamont Ferguson, about the game’s surging popularity, and how influencers helped elevate it from local courts to international prominence.
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    34 mins
  • Formula for Success: The Competitive World of Spreadsheet Masters

    Formula for Success: The Competitive World of Spreadsheet Masters
    Feb 4 2025
    Can Excel be a sport? Barbara Mauric breaks down how the art of organizing data has transformed into an arena of competition, where pivot tables and formulas are the ultimate tools for victory.
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    32 mins
  • Beat beyond borders: The Evolution and Influence of Afrobeats

    Beat beyond borders: The Evolution and Influence of Afrobeats
    Jan 28 2025
    What is Afrobeats? We look at genre's roots and impact on the global music scene.
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    36 mins
  • Strike a Pose: The Art and Power of Voguing

    Strike a Pose: The Art and Power of Voguing
    Jan 21 2025
    How did voguing and ballroom rise from NYC’s queer roots to global prominence? Join Legendary Bronze West as we explore this empowering subculture’s impact and its growth in the UK’s queer communities.
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    27 mins
  • Canine Couture: The Styling Journey of Tika the Iggy

    Canine Couture: The Styling Journey of Tika the Iggy
    Jan 14 2025
    How did a Montreal winter turn Tika the Iggy into a fashion icon? Thomas Shapiro reveals how Tika’s winter sweater led to runway fame and high-profile brand collaborations.
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    34 mins
  • Waves to Streams: New Pirate Radio

    Waves to Streams: New Pirate Radio
    Jan 7 2025
    How did pirate radio go from illegal airwaves to online streams? In this episode, we dive deep into the underground history of pirate radio, from its rebellious beginnings to its digital reinvention. Peter Baxter, founder of Hope Street Radio, shares how this once-outlawed form of broadcasting has adapted to legal, community-focused platforms while preserving its subversive spirit.
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    33 mins