Art & Culture — research notes and discussions

Art & Culture — research notes and discussionshttps://podcompanions.com/topics/art-culture/feed.xml2026-10-23T00:00:00ZPodCompanionsurn:podcompanions:discussion:m-this-past-weekend-josh-brolin-690-discussion-whalefall-book-and-oceanBrolin explains why a father-son survival story moved him, discussing harsh parenting, remembered lessons and the emotional effect of the writing.

Brolin explains why a father-son survival story moved him, discussing harsh parenting, remembered lessons and the emotional effect of the writing.

2026-10-23T00:00:00Z2026-10-23T00:00:00Zurn:podcompanions:discussion:m-this-past-weekend-josh-brolin-690-discussion-whalefall-adaptationBrolin discusses Daniel Kraus’s Whalefall, its emotional effect on him and his decision to join the film adaptation.

Brolin discusses Daniel Kraus’s Whalefall, its emotional effect on him and his decision to join the film adaptation.

2026-10-23T00:00:00Z2026-10-23T00:00:00Zurn:podcompanions:discussion:m-this-past-weekend-josh-brolin-690-discussion-sobriety-and-jeff-bridgesBrolin recounts early sobriety and relapse; he and Von discuss Jeff Bridges, friendship and their appreciation of Crazy Heart.

Brolin recounts early sobriety and relapse; he and Von discuss Jeff Bridges, friendship and their appreciation of Crazy Heart.

2026-10-23T00:00:00Z2026-10-23T00:00:00Zurn:podcompanions:discussion:m-this-past-weekend-josh-brolin-690-discussion-shared-interests-and-ufcBrolin and Von move from school recollections to motorcycling, UFC and the sense of community formed through shared interests.

Brolin and Von move from school recollections to motorcycling, UFC and the sense of community formed through shared interests.

2026-10-23T00:00:00Z2026-10-23T00:00:00Zurn:podcompanions:discussion:m-this-past-weekend-josh-brolin-690-discussion-opening-and-introductionVon promotes his comedy special and merchandise, then introduces Brolin and his film Whalefall.

Von promotes his comedy special and merchandise, then introduces Brolin and his film Whalefall.

2026-10-23T00:00:00Z2026-10-23T00:00:00Zurn:podcompanions:discussion:m-this-past-weekend-josh-brolin-690-discussion-mccarthy-projects-and-experimentationBrolin discusses McCarthy’s persistence, future film projects and tattoo symbolism; he and Von reflect on staying curious and experimenting.

Brolin discusses McCarthy’s persistence, future film projects and tattoo symbolism; he and Von reflect on staying curious and experimenting.

2026-10-23T00:00:00Z2026-10-23T00:00:00Zurn:podcompanions:discussion:m-this-past-weekend-josh-brolin-690-discussion-film-roles-and-dancingBrolin and Von discuss actors, Dune and Sicario, then turn to Miles Teller and the difficulty of dancing without self-consciousness.

Brolin and Von discuss actors, Dune and Sicario, then turn to Miles Teller and the difficulty of dancing without self-consciousness.

2026-10-23T00:00:00Z2026-10-23T00:00:00Zurn:podcompanions:discussion:m-this-past-weekend-josh-brolin-690-discussion-fame-and-tyson-conversationsBrolin and Von reflect on fame and conversations with Neil deGrasse Tyson, then the recording moves into a Quince promotion.

Brolin and Von reflect on fame and conversations with Neil deGrasse Tyson, then the recording moves into a Quince promotion.

2026-10-23T00:00:00Z2026-10-23T00:00:00Zurn:podcompanions:discussion:m-this-past-weekend-josh-brolin-690-discussion-closing-and-connectionVon thanks Brolin for discussing creativity and Whalefall, reflecting on stories as a way to connect before the closing music.

Von thanks Brolin for discussing creativity and Whalefall, reflecting on stories as a way to connect before the closing music.

2026-10-23T00:00:00Z2026-10-23T00:00:00Zurn:podcompanions:discussion:m-this-past-weekend-josh-brolin-690-discussion-audition-anxiety-and-gooniesVon recalls a difficult singing audition; Brolin describes The Goonies, early nerves on set and his reaction to Thrashin’.

Von recalls a difficult singing audition; Brolin describes The Goonies, early nerves on set and his reaction to Thrashin’.

2026-10-23T00:00:00Z2026-10-23T00:00:00Zurn:podcompanions:discussion:m-this-past-weekend-josh-brolin-690-discussion-arrest-account-and-auditionsBrolin discusses the arrest report and his mother, then recounts moving to Los Angeles and struggling with acting auditions.

Brolin discusses the arrest report and his mother, then recounts moving to Los Angeles and struggling with acting auditions.

2026-10-23T00:00:00Z2026-10-23T00:00:00Zurn:podcompanions:discussion:m-this-past-weekend-josh-brolin-690-discussion-acting-training-and-tradingBrolin describes studying acting, working outside film and trading stocks, before discussing No Country for Old Men and renewed opportunities.

Brolin describes studying acting, working outside film and trading stocks, before discussing No Country for Old Men and renewed opportunities.

2026-10-23T00:00:00Z2026-10-23T00:00:00Zurn:podcompanions:discussion:m-real-af-1070-france-ukraine-january-6-discussion-designs-and-consumer-choiceThe hosts conclude their criticism of the boycott, discuss doll designs and consumer choice, and question school accounts of wartime history.

The hosts conclude their criticism of the boycott, discuss doll designs and consumer choice, and question school accounts of wartime history.

2026-10-23T00:00:00Z2026-10-23T00:00:00Zurn:podcompanions:discussion:m-real-af-1070-france-ukraine-january-6-discussion-boycott-and-doll-historyThe hosts ridicule the proposed boycott, discuss consumer choice and look up accounts of Barbie’s origins and the German Bild Lilli doll.

The hosts ridicule the proposed boycott, discuss consumer choice and look up accounts of Barbie’s origins and the German Bild Lilli doll.

2026-10-23T00:00:00Z2026-10-23T00:00:00Zurn:podcompanions:discussion:m-real-af-1070-france-ukraine-january-6-discussion-barbie-packaging-controversyThe hosts discuss a complaint about alleged Nazi imagery on Barbie packaging, reject that interpretation and react to comments about a boycott.

The hosts discuss a complaint about alleged Nazi imagery on Barbie packaging, reject that interpretation and react to comments about a boycott.

2026-10-23T00:00:00Z2026-10-23T00:00:00Zurn:podcompanions:discussion:m-good-hang-kate-berlant-discussion-weddings-and-partiesBerlant and Poehler discuss awkward wedding speeches, parties and the tension between planning carefully and allowing events to unfold.

Berlant and Poehler discuss awkward wedding speeches, parties and the tension between planning carefully and allowing events to unfold.

2026-10-23T00:00:00Z2026-10-23T00:00:00Zurn:podcompanions:discussion:m-good-hang-kate-berlant-discussion-school-pranksBerlant recalls being a keen student and taking classroom maps; the conversation turns to joking about cosmetics and everyday expectations.

Berlant recalls being a keen student and taking classroom maps; the conversation turns to joking about cosmetics and everyday expectations.

2026-10-23T00:00:00Z2026-10-23T00:00:00Zurn:podcompanions:discussion:m-good-hang-kate-berlant-discussion-relationships-and-categoriesBerlant reflects on her relationships, attraction and discomfort with fixed categories; both discuss gender performance and emotional distance.

Berlant reflects on her relationships, attraction and discomfort with fixed categories; both discuss gender performance and emotional distance.

2026-10-23T00:00:00Z2026-10-23T00:00:00Zurn:podcompanions:discussion:m-good-hang-kate-berlant-discussion-radio-workBerlant recalls performing scripted callers for morning radio and losing the job after missing a call, before the conversation returns to Early.

Berlant recalls performing scripted callers for morning radio and losing the job after missing a call, before the conversation returns to Early.

2026-10-23T00:00:00Z2026-10-23T00:00:00Zurn:podcompanions:discussion:m-good-hang-kate-berlant-discussion-psychics-and-ghostsPoehler asks quick questions; Berlant describes beliefs about psychics and experiences she interprets as ghosts, alongside jokes about paid curse removal.

Poehler asks quick questions; Berlant describes beliefs about psychics and experiences she interprets as ghosts, alongside jokes about paid curse removal.

2026-10-23T00:00:00Z2026-10-23T00:00:00Zurn:podcompanions:discussion:m-good-hang-kate-berlant-discussion-phone-breaksBerlant describes breaks from social media, returning to scrolling and feeling more connected to her memories when she stops.

Berlant describes breaks from social media, returning to scrolling and feeling more connected to her memories when she stops.

2026-10-23T00:00:00Z2026-10-23T00:00:00Zurn:podcompanions:discussion:m-good-hang-kate-berlant-discussion-parmesan-performanceBerlant explains the title of Parmesan, connects it to a joke about online commenting, and discusses her relationship with her phone.

Berlant explains the title of Parmesan, connects it to a joke about online commenting, and discusses her relationship with her phone.

2026-10-23T00:00:00Z2026-10-23T00:00:00Zurn:podcompanions:discussion:m-good-hang-kate-berlant-discussion-movement-and-laughterPoehler asks about physical performance; Berlant describes movement as self-regulation, and Poehler connects laughter and dancing with releasing anxiety.

Poehler asks about physical performance; Berlant describes movement as self-regulation, and Poehler connects laughter and dancing with releasing anxiety.

2026-10-23T00:00:00Z2026-10-23T00:00:00Zurn:podcompanions:discussion:m-good-hang-kate-berlant-discussion-moment-1Berlant describes her father’s metal collage, her mother’s prop work and growing up among adults in an artistic household.

Berlant describes her father’s metal collage, her mother’s prop work and growing up among adults in an artistic household.

2026-10-23T00:00:00Z2026-10-23T00:00:00Zurn:podcompanions:discussion:m-good-hang-kate-berlant-discussion-mimicry-and-childhoodBerlant and Poehler consider sibling relationships, then Berlant recalls copying the mannerisms of film characters as a child.

Berlant and Poehler consider sibling relationships, then Berlant recalls copying the mannerisms of film characters as a child.

2026-10-23T00:00:00Z2026-10-23T00:00:00Zurn:podcompanions:discussion:m-good-hang-kate-berlant-discussion-medical-anxietyBerlant discusses a joke about anaesthesia and recounts anxiety after using a neck massager, followed by a medical scan.

Berlant discusses a joke about anaesthesia and recounts anxiety after using a neck massager, followed by a medical scan.

2026-10-23T00:00:00Z2026-10-23T00:00:00Zurn:podcompanions:discussion:m-good-hang-kate-berlant-discussion-los-angeles-and-new-yorkBerlant and Poehler compare Los Angeles with New York, discussing solitude, chance encounters and the appeal of Hollywood’s dreams.

Berlant and Poehler compare Los Angeles with New York, discussing solitude, chance encounters and the appeal of Hollywood’s dreams.

2026-10-23T00:00:00Z2026-10-23T00:00:00Zurn:podcompanions:discussion:m-good-hang-kate-berlant-discussion-hosting-and-productsBerlant discusses shoes at home and Poog’s origins, while both explore the pleasure of searching for products and domestic comforts.

Berlant discusses shoes at home and Poog’s origins, while both explore the pleasure of searching for products and domestic comforts.

2026-10-23T00:00:00Z2026-10-23T00:00:00Zurn:podcompanions:discussion:m-good-hang-kate-berlant-discussion-funny-womenBerlant recalls girls’ school and a teenage comment about funny women, while both discuss comedy and gender expectations.

Berlant recalls girls’ school and a teenage comment about funny women, while both discuss comedy and gender expectations.

2026-10-23T00:00:00Z2026-10-23T00:00:00Zurn:podcompanions:discussion:m-good-hang-kate-berlant-discussion-films-and-speech-adviceBerlant thanks Poehler and recalls comforting comedy films; Poehler closes with advice to keep wedding speeches brief, funny first and sincere last.

Berlant thanks Poehler and recalls comforting comedy films; Poehler closes with advice to keep wedding speeches brief, funny first and sincere last.

2026-10-23T00:00:00Z2026-10-23T00:00:00Zurn:podcompanions:discussion:m-good-hang-kate-berlant-discussion-everyday-performanceBerlant recounts inventing a shoulder problem on a flight, and both consider self-conscious performance in everyday interactions.

Berlant recounts inventing a shoulder problem on a flight, and both consider self-conscious performance in everyday interactions.

2026-10-23T00:00:00Z2026-10-23T00:00:00Zurn:podcompanions:discussion:m-good-hang-kate-berlant-discussion-early-questionsEarly supplies playful questions for Berlant about humour, Paris, relationships and hosting, with jokes about representing her.

Early supplies playful questions for Berlant about humour, Paris, relationships and hosting, with jokes about representing her.

2026-10-23T00:00:00Z2026-10-23T00:00:00Zurn:podcompanions:discussion:m-good-hang-kate-berlant-discussion-early-inside-jokesPoehler relays Early’s questions, and Berlant describes the teasing messages and pretend voicemails that make her feel loved.

Poehler relays Early’s questions, and Berlant describes the teasing messages and pretend voicemails that make her feel loved.

2026-10-23T00:00:00Z2026-10-23T00:00:00Zurn:podcompanions:discussion:m-good-hang-kate-berlant-discussion-early-friendshipPoehler welcomes John Early, who recalls meeting Berlant and the immediate ease of their friendship.

Poehler welcomes John Early, who recalls meeting Berlant and the immediate ease of their friendship.

2026-10-23T00:00:00Z2026-10-23T00:00:00Zurn:podcompanions:discussion:m-good-hang-kate-berlant-discussion-early-comedyEarly and Poehler discuss passive aggression, pretentious authority and the influences they hear in Berlant’s comedy.

Early and Poehler discuss passive aggression, pretentious authority and the influences they hear in Berlant’s comedy.

2026-10-23T00:00:00Z2026-10-23T00:00:00Zurn:podcompanions:discussion:m-good-hang-kate-berlant-discussion-conflict-and-chimneyBerlant discusses withdrawing from conflict and recounts a dispute with a chimney sweep; both consider the difficulty of confronting someone at home.

Berlant discusses withdrawing from conflict and recounts a dispute with a chimney sweep; both consider the difficulty of confronting someone at home.

2026-10-23T00:00:00Z2026-10-23T00:00:00Zurn:podcompanions:discussion:m-good-hang-kate-berlant-discussion-collaboration-and-charactersBerlant and Poehler discuss her partnership with John Early and how fictional personas let their comedy explore concealed hostility.

Berlant and Poehler discuss her partnership with John Early and how fictional personas let their comedy explore concealed hostility.

2026-10-23T00:00:00Z2026-10-23T00:00:00Zurn:podcompanions:discussion:m-good-hang-kate-berlant-discussion-arrival-and-influencesBerlant and Poehler joke about backstage gifts, exchange appreciation and discuss Berlant’s early admiration for the Upright Citizens Brigade.

Berlant and Poehler joke about backstage gifts, exchange appreciation and discuss Berlant’s early admiration for the Upright Citizens Brigade.

2026-10-23T00:00:00Z2026-10-23T00:00:00Zhttps://podcompanions.com/this-past-weekend/josh-brolin-690/#t-whalefall-book-and-oceanResearch note: Whalefall: a family story and a deep-sea term

Whalefall: a family story and a deep-sea term

2026-10-20T00:00:00Z2026-10-21T00:00:00Zhttps://podcompanions.com/jre/2563-dan-richards/#t-moment-1Research note: How a Paracas mantle was made

How a Paracas mantle was made

2026-10-20T00:00:00Z2026-10-21T00:00:00Zhttps://podcompanions.com/good-hang/kate-berlant/#t-parmesan-performanceResearch note: The performance behind Parmesan

The performance behind Parmesan

2026-10-20T00:00:00Z2026-10-21T00:00:00Zhttps://podcompanions.com/good-hang/kate-berlant/#t-moment-1Research note: Metal collage in three dimensions

Metal collage in three dimensions

2026-10-20T00:00:00Z2026-10-21T00:00:00Zhttps://podcompanions.com/good-hang/kate-berlant/#t-collaboration-and-charactersResearch note: A comedy partnership behind a character mask

A comedy partnership behind a character mask

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