Art = Life

Jay Tee Dubbs

"Art = Life" is a podcast created by Jay Tee Dubbs and Moose where they take art from various forms of media (movies, TV shows, music, video games, books, etc.) and discuss themes and ideas represented in the art that relate to issues in real life. The topics can range anywhere from deep/introspective to comedic/absurd, but no matter what, they are always entertaining.

Episodes

  1. 12/17/2025

    Art = Life: Ep. 12 - The Hobbit & Greed

    In the season 3 finale, the hosts discuss the book, "The Hobbit", and how its themes of greed and corruption are prevalent throughout modern society today.

    1h 10m

  2. 09/30/2025

    Art = Life: Ep. 11 - Andor & Authoritarianism

    Jay Tee Dubbs is joined by Higgs and Beth to discuss the Star Wars show, "Andor", and how its themes of authoritarianism are relevant throughout history and the modern day.

    1h 10m

  3. 06/25/2025

    Art = Life: Ep. 10 - The Bear & Anxiety

    Jay Tee Dubbs, Moose, and Higgs discuss the hit FX show, "The Bear", and how it portrays anxiety in a tragic and relatable way. If you or anyone you know is struggling with severe mental health issues or are thinking about suicide, please contact the suicide hotline:https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/ Other resources:National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-TALK National Domestic Violence/Child Abuse/Sexual Abuse: 1-800-799-SAFE National Youth Crisis Hotline: 800-442-HOPE

    59 min

  4. 01/04/2025

    Art = Life: Ep. 9 - Dune & The Chosen One Trope

    In the Season 3 premiere, Jay Tee Dubbs is joined by Higgs and his wife, Beth, to discuss the hit blockbuster "Dune Part Two" and its unique take on the chosen one trope, including how the trope shows up both in fiction and real life.

    1 hr

  5. 12/22/2023

    Art = Life: Ep. 8 - "Her" & Artificial Intelligence

    In the season 2 finale, the hosts discuss the 2013 movie "Her" and how artificial intelligence is affecting society now and will continue to do so in the future.

    56 min

  6. 09/29/2023

    Art = Life: Ep. 7 - Jennette McCurdy & Generational Trauma

    The hosts discuss Jennette McCurdy's 2022 book, "I'm Glad My Mom Died", and explore the idea of generational trauma and what it means to them.

    56 min

  7. 06/30/2023

    Art = Life: Ep. 6 - The Last of Us/The Super Mario Bros. Movie & Adaptations

    The hosts discuss "The Last of Us" HBO series, "The Super Mario Bros. Movie", and what it takes for a video game adaptation to be truly considered "good".

    53 min

  8. 05/01/2023

    Art = Life: Ep. 5 - Kanye West & Separating Art from the Artist

    Jay Tee Dubbs and Moose are joined by their new co-host, Higgs, in discussing Kanye West, Justin Roiland, and other cancelled celebrities in order to finally answer the burning question everyone has been asking: how do you separate the art from the artist?

    52 min

  9. 05/01/2023

    Art = Life: Ep. 4 - "The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time" & Childhood Nostalgia

    In the first season finale of the podcast, Jay Tee Dubbs and Moose discuss the classic 1998 video game, "The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time", and their personal memories and experiences with it. They also delve into the topic of nostalgia and its negative effect on the entertainment industry and our culture as a whole.

    1h 1m

  10. 05/01/2023

    Art = Life: Ep. 3 - "Obi-Wan Kenobi" & PTSD

    Jay Tee Dubbs and Moose discuss the new Disney+ Star Wars show, "Obi-Wan Kenobi", and how it relates to the topic of PTSD through the experiences of its characters. They also discuss the effects of PTSD and the existing treatments for it. (Trigger warning for those who have experienced or are currently experiencing PTSD and other mental health issues.)

    39 min

  11. 05/01/2023

    Art = Life: Ep. 2 - Bo Burnham's "Inside" & Isolation

    Jay Tee Dubbs and Moose discuss Bo Burnham's musical comedy special, "Inside", and their personal histories watching his content. They also talk about the theme of isolation prevalent throughout the special and how it was an issue that affected everyone during the pandemic in different ways.

    36 min
  12. Art = Life: Ep. 1 - "Spider-Man No Way Home" & Rehabilitation

    05/01/2023

    Art = Life: Ep. 1 - "Spider-Man No Way Home" & Rehabilitation

    In the first episode of the podcast, Jay Tee Dubbs and Moose discuss the film "Spider-Man No Way Home" and how it relates to the topic of rehabilitation, asking whether or not villains can be redeemed in fiction and in real life.

    44 min
  • 12 Episodes

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About

"Art = Life" is a podcast created by Jay Tee Dubbs and Moose where they take art from various forms of media (movies, TV shows, music, video games, books, etc.) and discuss themes and ideas represented in the art that relate to issues in real life. The topics can range anywhere from deep/introspective to comedic/absurd, but no matter what, they are always entertaining.

Information

  • Creator
    Jay Tee Dubbs
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2025
  • Episodes
    12
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Jay Tee Dubbs
  • Show Website
    Art = Life