Office Hours After Dark: Pop Culture and Popcorn
By Dr. Amanda and Dr. Lydia, Media Professors
Categories: Education, News, Entertainment News, TV & Film
Join Dr. Amanda & Dr. Lydia as they swap lecture halls for late night banter. Each week, these long-distance Professor friends reunite to deconstruct everything from trending pop culture to complex social questions and taboo topics. Blending a scholarly lens with popcorn-fueled wit, Office Hours After Dark offers scholarly analysis without taking itself too seriously, because thinking critically should be as enjoyable as it is meaningful. Pull up a seat, grab some popcorn, and join the conversation. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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