The Culture Jockeys

Richard Nguyen

We're spinning to you the latest and greatest in arts and entertainment! Whether it be film, books, music, or video games, the Culture Jockeys have something to say about it. Every week we get together in a dorm room to talk about culture, life, and why Richard is still single. We hope you enjoy the podcast!

Episodes

  1. 09/23/2015

    Topic of the Week Ep. 5: The Zombie's Place in Culture

    merrrhhhhh...... Join Silvano and Richard as they discuss the zombie phenomenon, its impact on film and video game culture, and their very own zombie survival plans ;)

  2. 09/17/2015

    Topic of the Week Ep. 4: Our Summer Media

    And....we're back! Find out what the Culture Jockeys did this summer in our special catch-up episode where we discuss the latest and greatest in our lives :)

  3. 08/27/2015

    Topic of the Week Ep 2: Our Music Taste

    In this episode, we are joined by guest star Olumakinde Ogunnaike in a discussion about the music we like to listen to on an everyday basis, and how that contrasts with what we perceive to be the general trend in music taste. Subscribe to us on iTunes at "The Culture Jockeys"!

  4. 06/22/2015

    Topic of the Week Ep. 1: Racial Fluidity

    In light of the recent controversy over Rachel Dolezal's racial identity, Cherie and Richard discuss what can be considered "racial fluidity" in both media and entertainment.

  5. 05/03/2015

    The Culture Jockeys Ep. 10: "The Avengers: Age Of Ultron"

    After watching two and a half hours of the most anticipated movie of the year, The Culture Jockeys have something to say. Guest starring our new official Producer/Jockey, Silvano "Italiano" D'agostino and local hater of everything fun, this episode discusses the film's story failings, jokes, and characters. Tune in to hear just what got Silvano's pastas in a twist, and what put a smile onto Richard's face.

  6. 04/26/2015

    The Culture Jockeys Ep. 9: "To Pimp a Butterfly" and Taste in Music

    This week, we discuss the lyrical and musical complexity of Kendrick Lamar's "To Pimp a Butterfly," because it's about darn time we started talking about music again. Afterwards, we leap into a broad discussion about our taste in music and how the spectrum of complexity influences what we listen to. Featuring guest star appearances from our resident rap expert Dr. John Austin, Yanlin "Manlin" Kit Wu, and Han "Ding" Dong Park.

  7. 04/18/2015

    The Culture Jockeys Ep. 8: Star Wars Celebrations

    This week, the earth quaked when the new Star Wars: The Force Awakens trailer was released. As your friendly neighborhood Culture Jockeys, we react to these deeply emotional shots of X-wings and Falcons. Guest starring our resident Star Wars expert John Austin and spaghetti fanatic Silvano D'Agostino, the force is strong in this episode.

  8. 04/13/2015

    The Culture Jockeys Ep. 7: The "Interstellar" Cast

    Love transcends podcasts as The Culture Jockeys travel into the depths of Christopher Nolan's latest film "Interstellar." Join us as we explore the intricacies of human emotion, terrible astronauts, and Nolan's philosophical ideas that prove to be as subtle as R. Kelly. Featuring a guest appearance by our resident "Interstellar" expert and honorary Culture Jockey: Silvano "Italiano" D'agostino!

  9. 03/24/2015

    The Culture Jockeys Showdown: The Imitation Game and 2014 Biopics

    This week, we bring to you another showdown about a movie known as "The Imitation Game." Is it terrible, bad, or terribad? We'll let you decide. We then transition into a discussion about the biopic trend in general, especially those released in 2014. Featuring our guest star Yanlin Kit "Good, not great" Wu, this episode brings all the flipped tables and angered tempers.

  10. 03/24/2015

    The Culture Jockeys Ep. 6: Cinderella and Disney Princesses

    In this week's episode, we discuss the conventions and good feelings of the most recent adaptation of "Cinderella" and why that isn't so bad. We also examine the evolution of Disney's princess stories overtime, as well as their villains. Tune in to hear your childhood favorites be legitimately psychoanalyzed because Richard is a psych major.

  11. 03/08/2015

    The Culture Jockeys Ep. 5: Chappie and Robots in Film

    This week we are joined by the half-German, half-Italian, and half-robot Silvano "Linguini" D'Agostino. Yes. Three halves. We discuss society's fascination with robotics and its deep philosophical roots in myth and creation. We also show off our own robot voices, reenact scenes from Conan the Barbarian, and conduct a brief lesson in American History. In one of our funniest, most concise, and intellectual episodes yet, we bring the "OY" in joy.

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We're spinning to you the latest and greatest in arts and entertainment! Whether it be film, books, music, or video games, the Culture Jockeys have something to say about it. Every week we get together in a dorm room to talk about culture, life, and why Richard is still single. We hope you enjoy the podcast!

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