Bowling for Coup

Matt Cotter
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Three university students: Matt (ENG Lit), David (anthropology), and Sal (musician) discuss media and culture through the critical lens of not actually doing their research and just kind of winging it. Twitter: @bowlingforcoup

Episodes

  1. 03/20/2020

    Bowling for Coup- Ep4: The Final Episode???

    Strange times we're living in. We no longer have any access to the podcasting or editing studios at our university, so this may be farewell to this incarnation of our podcast. We're very sad. BUT, have no fear. We are here to replace your human contact during your quarantine. It'll feel like you're hanging out with your friends (if you have any). This one went off the rails, folks. Our initial topic was "media that brings you back" (specifically something that affected you deeply during your formative years of middle school and high school). We wound up talking about Ariana Grande (there was a photo of her in the public studio), video games, music, punk rock, Scott Pilgrim, and how much we hate Wendy Williams and love Terry Crews.  Watch out for 24:15 when David whips out his Juul in our school studio–cause he's wicked cool like that. So kick back, feel free to zone in and out. You won't miss anything.  Twitter: https://twitter.com/bowlingforcoup Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0ML53fFqRkTMDWiqR5iFiZ Links: Epitaph Records was indeed founded by Bad Religion guitarist Brett Gurewitz: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Epitaph_Records#Early_years_(1980s) The story David briefly mentioned about SF banning Juul: https://www.theverge.com/2019/6/25/18758505/san-francisco-juul-ban-fda-e-cigarettes-sf Article covering the Wendy Williams/Terry Crews controversy: https://www.bet.com/celebrities/news/2017/11/17/wendy-williams.html The terrific video essay Sal referenced about Hayao Miyazaki's use of sound. Seriously, this dude is one of the best: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jM6PPxN1xas

    Bowling for Coup- Ep4: The Final Episode???

  2. 11/26/2019

    Bowling for Coup Ep3: Who Watches the WATCHMEN?

    Matt goes solo this time, guys. This episode looks at Alan Moore and Dave Gibbons' towering masterpiece Watchmen, the graphic novel to end all graphic novels. It examines the book's satires of the superhero genre and 80s culture, and how it uses comics as a medium in a wholly unique way to tell its story. Matt is then joined by special guest Cameron Hawkins (Twitter: @TheCinephileGuy) of Dualshockers to talk about Zack Snyder's film version, the book in general, and a little about the new HBO series. We also detour into Harry Potter and Star Wars for a sec, so enjoy that.  Ozymandias Spoilers: 25:20-26:55 Stuff to look into: A great video serving as a crash course in the novel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wJmg0uc3CjY The best Watchmen parody: https://youtu.be/YDDHHrt6l4w Video Essays which tackle the book and its adaptations from various perspectives: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WfDR3JR3-rI https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sn2CebyHH6M https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m5Oth1KUfNU https://youtu.be/6kWt8YhBIro https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5oltd-Jsi2I https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Eg46bZsdhng https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9mXDz2rYeh4  (by the way, this video also proposes the argument that Nite Owl, Rorschach and Ozymandias reflect Batman's personas. I guess this is a case of cryptomnesia)  The Simpsons clip I used where Alan Moore (among other comics creators) voiced himself: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mKgblaifX1s Alan Moore talking about Watchmen clip I used: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qKebCtCTbCA&t=201s Alan Moore talking about Steve Ditko and Rorschach: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qSdZETnEacA Alan Moore on HARDtalk: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EuBFd1rlWWA The New Yorker article from 2016 I reference to Cameron regarding Star Wars: https://www.newyorker.com/culture/cultural-comment/what-the-seven-star-wars-films-reveal-about-george-lucas NY Times article Moore is quoted from in this episode: https://www.nytimes.com/2006/03/12/movies/the-vendetta-behind-v-for-vendetta.html

    Bowling for Coup Ep3: Who Watches the WATCHMEN?

  3. 11/17/2019 ·  Bonus

    EPISODE HIGHLIGHT: South Park Gets Woke

    Matt David and Sal discuss the latest seasons of South Park, which mark a subtle shift in the show's politics from radical centrist to progressive leftism, and what this says about the cultural moment we're in regarding increased awareness and acceptance of progressive politics (spoiler alert: this is a positive thing).  (From Episode I- The Working Title; originally posted October 14 to Soundcloud)

    EPISODE HIGHLIGHT: South Park Gets Woke

  4. 11/03/2019

    Bowling for Coup- Episode II: Halloween Special

    (originally published on Oct 30)  If you're in a state of post-Halloween blues, and aren't ready to let go of spooky season just yet, this is the episode for you. Matt, Sal, and (briefly) David discuss horror films, Stephen King's theory of why people enjoy horror fiction, H.P. Lovecraft being a racist weirdo, Sal's eccentric cousin, Tahoe Tessie, "extreme haunted house" McKamey Manor, and short stories and music to enjoy for Halloween. Excuse the slight crackle in the audio, don't know what happened. Extra Stuff Fun fact I forgot to bring up during the pod: the voice of the killer in "Scream" was provided by Roger L. Jackson, a voice actor also known for voicing Mojo Jojo on "Powerpuff Girls."  And: "Scary Movie" was the original working title for "Scream," ironically. Russ McKamey does charge for his "service": one bag of dog food. And: no one knows if the $20K prize is legit since no one's ever made it through to the end of McKamey Manor. Links to sources discussed: The Lovecraft story where he gives the cat, rumored to be based on his own cat, a very racist moniker: http://www.hplovecraft.com/writings/texts/fiction/rw.aspx Story covering the petition to close down McKamey Manor: https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/news/watchdog/story/2019-10-30/mckamey-manor-extreme-haunt-draws-petition-from-tens-of-thousands-to-shut-down-new-location-in-the-south Leaked McKamey Manor waiver forms, thread on Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/horror/comments/dn0sef/mckamey_manor_waivers_leaked/ Britannica's bio for Christopher Lee: https://www.britannica.com/biography/Christopher-Lee Inside Edition article on Brandon Lee's death on the set of "The Crow": https://www.insideedition.com/mysterious-death-brandon-lee-set-crow-52501 McKamey Manor's disturbing video I showed Sal (warning: this video is extreme, it's a wonder YouTube hasn't taken it down): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TwCkKnxsbgc The unauthorized footage of McKamey Manor I found and reference to Sal: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tIosF7iKdQk The documentary clip I used during the McKamey Manor bit, featuring an interview with the owner Russ: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4fIHWincp7E Olivia Hussey's appearance in a Bravo TV special ("100 Scariest Movie Moments," 2003) where she tells the Steve Martin anecdote: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7Ef6eafqfZ8

    Bowling for Coup- Episode II: Halloween Special

  5. 10/26/2019

    Bowling for Coup- Episode 1: The Working Title

    Matt, Sal, and David discuss the ways the Trump campaign has affected film advertising, South Park's shift to leftist politics, the Joker's status as a cultural icon and meme, and Thanos' weird fetishes. Main topics: Rambo and fake news culture/MAGA culture (4:59), South Park and leftism (16:30), Joker as an icon and meme, fanboyism (31:48). Redaction- the story referenced involving Eric Trump actually involved Donald Trump, Jr. A more detailed account can be found here: www.complex.com/life/2016/11/dona…ront-friends-once The Blizzard story Sal referenced can be researched here: www.theverge.com/2019/10/16/20917…ng-kong-protests Three college Hearthstone players were banned from tournaments for six months for publicly supporting protests in Hong Kong. Elon Musk profile in Rolling Stone referencing he and his father's troubled past: www.rollingstone.com/culture/cultur…morrow-120850/

    Bowling for Coup- Episode 1: The Working Title
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Three university students: Matt (ENG Lit), David (anthropology), and Sal (musician) discuss media and culture through the critical lens of not actually doing their research and just kind of winging it. Twitter: @bowlingforcoup

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  • Creator
    Matt Cotter
  • Years Active
    2019 - 2020
  • Episodes
    5
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Matt Cotter
  • Show Website
    Bowling for Coup