Making It Up

MAEKAN
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Making It Up

Making It Up by MAEKAN is a weekly podcast exploring the latest news in the creative world and analyzing how and why it'll impact culture at large. Head over to patreon.com/maekan if you're interested in supporting us and being part of our larger community which includes regular newsletters and a vibrant Discord community.

  1. 11/21/2022

    208: Who’s responsible when the majority of students fail a class?

    In episode 208, Charis and Eugene discuss the case of an NYU professor's contract termination after the school received a number of student complaints. They talk about teaching methodologies and some of the ways schools are lacking. At N.Y.U., Students Were Failing Organic Chemistry. Who Was to Blame? by Stephanie Saul Tweet by Jesse Stommel Tweet by Emily Nussbaum

    19 min

  2. 11/08/2022

    207: How does urban planning impact the “energy” of a city?

    In episode 207, Eugene highlights the significant role of urban planning in  setting the “energy” of a city. One short question to get at the heart of this: How is usage mixed in a city? Tweet by @culturaltutor #191: Ascension by Drew Austin

    21 min

  3. 10/31/2022

    206: What does an 857 hour movie about capitalism signify?

    In episode 206, Charis talks about being fascinated by the idea of someone sitting down to watch an 857 hour movie and whether that experience uniquely gives a more tangible understanding of capitalism. I Watched An 857-Hour Movie To Encounter Capitalism’s Extremes by Ashley Darrow

    15 min

  4. 10/24/2022

    205: Blackbird Spyplane breaks down the foundation of fashion trends

    In episode 205, Eugene and Charis talk about a Blackbird Spyplane banger on trends and their various designations and why they’re so fascinating to follow. You're locked in a prison of trends by Blackbird Spyplane

    21 min

  5. 10/17/2022

    204: Twitter, Depop, and religion

    In episode #204, Charis finds extreme hilarity in people selling fake sacrament of penance on depop and the latest frontier for what the creator economy can sell. Tweet by @roselyddon

    14 min

  6. 10/10/2022

    203: Instagram reels and artists

    In this episode, Eugene and Charis highlight the impact of Instagram’s prioritization of video content for certain genres of artists. Is one’s ability to market themselves part of the job and “art” of being an artist? Links A New Refrain From Artists: We ‘Almost Gave Up on Instagram’ By Kalley Huang Deb JJ Lee Twitter Maddy Mueller Twitter

    17 min

  7. 10/10/2022

    Post-hiatus episode

    In our first recording after a long-ass hiatus, Eugene and Charis update us on what they’ve been up to, what they’ve missed, and what’s to come with Making It Up!

    15 min

  8. 07/02/2022

    202: Collectability, cooperation, and capitalism

    Charis and Eugene talk about NFTs, collectability, anti-capitalist capitalists, missing counterculture, and individualism.  Support us at patreon.com/maekan and join our community. Watch us on Twitch at twitch.tv/maekantv Links: The NFT Collector | Richard Kim in Right Click Save Hope Beyond Rugged Individualism by Tara McMullin 14 Warning Signs That You Are Living in a Society Without a Counterculture by Ted Gioia The young, rich, anti-capitalist capitalists by Whizy Kim

    1h 6m
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Making It Up by MAEKAN is a weekly podcast exploring the latest news in the creative world and analyzing how and why it'll impact culture at large. Head over to patreon.com/maekan if you're interested in supporting us and being part of our larger community which includes regular newsletters and a vibrant Discord community.

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  • Creator
    MAEKAN
  • Years Active
    2017 - 2022
  • Episodes
    209
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © MAEKAN
  • Show Website
    Making It Up

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