Together, Alone Podcast

Together, Alone

A podcast from a magazine about watching television. www.watchingtogetheralone.com

  1. Mar 2

    The Power of Lipstick: An Interview with Eileen G'Sell

    We’re thrilled to share our conversation with cultural critic Eileen G’Sell on her first book of nonfiction: Lipstick. We discuss the many meanings behind the iconic object and how attitudes towards lipstick are shaped by time, culture, and, of course, the TV, films, and music videos we grew up with. Get full access to Together, Alone at www.watchingtogetheralone.com/subscribe

    51 min

  2. 11/03/2025

    The Melancholy Magic of the Before Sunrise Trilogy

    In this episode, Arielle and Gabe speak with Andrew Bertaina, the DC-based author and professor, whose most recent book, Ethan Hawke & Me, explores his love for the Richard Linklater trilogy and how his appreciation for the Before films has expanded with time and new life experiences. We talk about the unique power of the films we grew up with and why revisiting films can be just as impactful as watching them for the first time. Links: Buy the book Andrew’s website The Theory of Receptivity and Some Thoughts on Ethan Hawke’s Face by Michelle Orange Thanks for reading! This post is public so feel free to share it. Get full access to Together, Alone at www.watchingtogetheralone.com/subscribe

    46 min

  3. 04/11/2025

    Can Great TV Encourage Connection?

    In this episode, Arielle and Gabe discuss Derek Thompson’s article, “The Anti-Social Century” and what it means to watch TV in a time of increased loneliness. We discuss online discourse, fractured viewing patterns, doomscrolling, the joys of discussing the TV shows we love, the power of small talk, and strategies for how we can engage video content in more meaningful ways. Get full access to Together, Alone at www.watchingtogetheralone.com/subscribe

    45 min

  4. 01/07/2025

    New Year, New Cultural Landscape

    Arielle and Gabe discuss how streaming culture, social media, and the shift back to movie theaters, shaped how they experienced art and culture in 2024. Tune is for our top TV shows and films of the past year and what we are most excited to see in 2025, as well as some glimpses into what Together, Alone will tackle in the new year. Get full access to Together, Alone at www.watchingtogetheralone.com/subscribe

    36 min

  5. 10/21/2024

    Saying Hello to Metamodernism

    In this episode, Arielle and Gabe speak with Greg Dember, the Seattle-based author and musician, whose recently released book Say Hello to Metamodernism: Understanding Today’s Culture of Ironesty, Felt Experience and Empathic Reflexivity explores how culture that combines the ironic and the sincere has been captivating us for the past twenty years. We talk about the unique power of the “dramedy” and why shows like The Bear have been so successful in making us laugh and cry, as well as what the future holds for tenderhearted musicians, artists, and writers. Links: Buy the book Greg Dember's Website YouTube Channel What is this? A crossover episode? Arielle's conversation with Greg and Linda about Bojack Horseman Notes on Metamodernism article by Timotheus Vermeulen and Robin van den Akker Get full access to Together, Alone at www.watchingtogetheralone.com/subscribe

    35 min

  6. 08/29/2024

    An Interview with Alonso Duralde

    Alonso Duralde is a film critic, podcaster, and author. His most recent book is Hollywood Pride: A Celebration of LGBTQ+ Representation and Perseverance in Film. The book covers more than a century of LGBTQ+ history in film, beginning with an Edison Company test reel. We talk about this history, Alonso’s research and writing, and his work as a critic in print, online, and on podcasts. We also spend a few minutes talking about one of the movies highlighted in the book, The Last of Sheila. Links: * Buy the book * Read Alonso at the Film Verdict * And listen to: * Linoleum Knife with Dave White (and bonus podcasts on Patreon) * Breakfast All Day with Christie Lemire (also on YouTube) * Maximum Film * Deck the Hallmark * The Film Library Get full access to Together, Alone at www.watchingtogetheralone.com/subscribe

    40 min

  7. 08/01/2024

    The Importance of Teaching Pop Culture

    Discussed: Higher education, pop culture, nostalgia, Gen Alpha, Gen Z, Millennials, Elder Millennials, Gen X, Boomers, Kyle Chayka’s Filterworld, empathy, generation gaps, wisdom, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, history, cultural context, teaching, learning, feminism. We’re thrilled to share our conversation about teaching pop culture with cultural critic and senior lecturer Eileen G’Sell. We discuss Eileen’s fascinating essay on how algorithms are shaping young people’s understanding of culture, and also explore generation gaps, nostalgia, pop culture, wisdom, and finding ways to escape the algorithm. Get full access to Together, Alone at www.watchingtogetheralone.com/subscribe

    51 min

  8. 06/28/2024

    In Praise of Human Creativity

    Discussed: Artificial intelligence, creativity, algorithms, human skills, expertise, trust, journalism, education, efficiency, hope In this month’s conversation, Arielle and Gabe talk about the way that AI is increasingly used in a variety of fields and how we can continue to value and embrace human creativity in this time of profound technological change. Get full access to Together, Alone at www.watchingtogetheralone.com/subscribe

    37 min
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A podcast from a magazine about watching television. www.watchingtogetheralone.com

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  • Creator
    Together, Alone
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2026
  • Episodes
    13
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Gabe Bullard and Arielle Bernstein
  • Show Website
    Together, Alone Podcast