Culturally Relevant with David Chen
A culture podcast featuring TV/film reviews and in-depth conversations with writers, artists, and filmmakers.
- Update frequency
- every 9 days
- Average duration
- 53 minutes
- Episodes
- 117
- Years Active
- 2019 - 2022
'Mulan' (2020) Review
David and @joyofnapping review Disney's new live-action Mulan.
Watch the YouTube version of this review.
Links:
- Follow @joyofnapping on Twitter
- Let me know your feedback for the po…
Diary: The decision to see 'Tenet,' what they don't tell you about COVID-19, epistemic closure
David shares his thoughts on Tenet's rollout, the importance of this year's election, and how his approach to daily activity has continued to evolve during the pandemic.
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Immersing Audiences in the World of 'Boys State' (with Jesse Moss)
David chats with director Jesse Moss about his latest film, Boys State, which is streaming right now on Apple TV+. Boys State tells the story of Boys State, an event run by the American Legion in whi…
The Future of This Podcast (with me)
David's wife (@joyofnapping) interviews him about his new Patreon page, created to support this podcast and his other online ventures.
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Exposing Conspiracy Theories in the Era of COVID-19 (with David Farrier)
David chats with David Farrier about covering conspiracy theories in the era of COVID-19 and what makes them so vexing.
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Finding Success In Indie Games and Storytelling (with Mike Bithell)
David chats with Mike Bithell about creating games like 'Thomas Was Alone' and 'John Wick Hex,' and why he decided to make his new fictional narrative podcast 'North Star Rising.'
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Diary: Reflecting on One Year of Culturally Relevant and Indie DIY Podcasting in COVID Times
David reflects on one year of the Culturally Relevant podcast.
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- Weekly Recommendations:
- Check David's YouTube channel
- Let me …
Looking back at 'Inception' 10 years later
David chats with Patrick H Willems about Christopher Nolan's 'Inception' on the 10th anniversary of its release in theaters.
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Living with COVID-19 for over 100 days (with Hannah Davis)
David chats with artist and researcher Hannah Davis about what it's like to live with COVID-19 for over 100 days.
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'The Last of Us Part II' Review (feat. Dan Trachtenberg, Jeff Cannata, Christian Spicer)
David is joined by Jeff Cananta, Dan Trachtenberg, and Christian Spicer to discuss 'The Last of Us Part II.' NOTE: Contains spoilers for the game.
Watch David's video review of the game.
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Diary: Dispatches from the CHOP; the First Wave of Coronavirus
In this bonus diary episode, David chats with his wife about how the Coronavirus pandemic has continued to evolve. Plus, they share tips for what they are doing to get through these times.
NOTE: In t…
The Man Behind the Myth in 'Be Water' (with Bao Nguyen)
David chats with Bao Nguyen about his new film 'Be Water' which examines the life of Bruce Lee.
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- Watch 'Be Water' on ESPN
- Weekly Recommendations:
- L…
Diary: The Police Brutality Protests
In this diary episode, David reflects on the events of the past few weeks, in which we've seen an unprecedented waves of protests against police brutality in the midst of a global pandemic.
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Confronting White Privilege in 'A Map Is Only One Story' (with Cinelle Barnes)
David talks with writer Cinelle Barnes about her new essay "Carefree White Girls, Careful Brown Girls" which can be found in A Map Is Only One Story: Twenty Writers on Immigration, Family, and the Me…
'The Last Dance' Review
David and his wife, @joyofnapping, discuss ESPN's 10-part docuseries 'The Last Dance.'
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- Watch the video version of this review
- Let me know your feedback for the podcast by emailing culturallyrele…
Grappling with 'The Skywalker Legacy'
David chats with Patrick Willems about The Skywalker Legacy, the documentary about The Rise of Skywalker that's streaming right now on Disney+.
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Coronavirus Diary (May 7, 2020)
In the latest diary episode, David discusses the phenomenon of doomscrolling, the videogame Frostpunk, and what's going on in Seattle right now.
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Capturing life in Taiwan in 'Tigertail' (with Alan Yang)
David chats with writer/director Alan Yang about his new film, Tigertail.
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Coronavirus Diary (April 16, 2020)
In the latest diary episode, David discusses Corona-shaming, the TV show Devs, and the value of learning new skills.
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Coronavirus Diary (April 10, 2020)
In this bonus diary episode, David shares more thoughts on what we've lost during the pandemic, and what media he's watching to get through this challenging time. Plus: your emails!
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