Hello from Elsewhere: Exploring Pop Culture

Hello from Elsewhere: Exploring Pop Culture

Valerie and Casey Winters explore the themes of your favorite movies and books with depth, positivity, and infectious enthusiasm. Journey through Elsewhere every other Friday. Hello from Elsewhere is a proud member of WBNE.

Episodes

May 7, 2021 57 mins

. . . and in case we don't see ya: good afternoon, good evening, and goodnight.

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Enjoy this bonus episode, just for fun!

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This week, Jordan and Tyler (from the D&D podcast Late to the Party) take over Elsewhere to discuss fictional siblings, like Anna & Elsa, Hiro & Tadashi, and Katniss & Prim--plus many more! Follow Jordan's and Tyler's podcast @lttpdnd on Twitter and Instagram!

You can discuss this episode with us in our amazing Discord: visit www.patreon.com/hellofromelsewhere to join! Check out our new merch store: www.teepublic.com/user/hello-fro...

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This week, Becca and Iny (from the podcast Sincerely, Us) take over Elsewhere to discuss their favorite fictional sidekicks, like Ned from the MCU's Spider-Man, R2-D2 (savior of the galaxy), and Stiles from Teen Wolf--plus many more! Follow Becca and Iny's podcast @sincerelyuspod on Twitter and Instagram!

You can discuss this episode with us in our amazing Discord: visit www.patreon.com/hellofromelsewhere to join! Check out our new...

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Broadcasting from the farms of Boggis, Bunce, and Bean, Casey is joined by best friend Iny Fuenmayor (from the podcast Sincerely, Us) to discuss stop motion animation in general and all the behind-the-scenes trivia from Wes Anderson's Fantastic Mr. Fox (2009).

You can discuss this episode with us in our amazing Discord: visit www.patreon.com/hellofromelsewhere to join! Check out our new merch store: www.teepublic.com/user/hello-fro...

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March 12, 2021 49 mins

Broadcasting from the writer's room of a television show, we explore the theme of found family in the works of Michael Schur: The Office, Parks and Recreation, Brooklyn 99, and The Good Place!

You can discuss this episode with us in our amazing Discord: visit www.patreon.com/hellofromelsewhere to join! Check out our new merch store: www.teepublic.com/user/hello-from-elsewhere . Hello from Elsewhere is a proud member of WBNE. For mo...

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Broadcasting from an exploding super collider, we explore the creation of Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse, plus we discuss the pop cultural and social importance of the character of Miles Morales.

You can discuss this episode with us in our amazing Discord: visit www.patreon.com/hellofromelsewhere to join! Check out our new merch store: www.teepublic.com/user/hello-from-elsewhere . For Black History Month, all proceeds from our m...

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February 12, 2021 83 mins

Broadcasting from the idyllic lakes of Naboo, we explore the cursed, tragic romances in the Star Wars universe, from Han and Leia to Rey and Ben. Plus, we consider who's to blame for this curse, and Valerie can't stop thinking about Hera and Kanan.

You can discuss this episode with us in our amazing Discord: visit www.patreon.com/hellofromelsewhere to join! Check out our new merch store: www.teepublic.com/user/hello-from-elsewhere ...

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January 29, 2021 51 mins

Broadcasting from the mind of a German boy during World War II, in this episode we explore the theme of imagination in Jojo Rabbit (2019), both as a dark and dehumanizing action as well as one of hopeful resistance.

You can discuss this episode with us in our amazing Discord: visit www.patreon.com/hellofromelsewhere to join! Hello from Elsewhere is a proud member of WBNE. For more great podcasts, visit www.wbne.org .

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January 15, 2021 84 mins

This episode comes to you straight from the casino floor of the Bellagio in Las Vegas, where we discuss new beginnings and revenge, specifically in Ocean's Eleven, The Count of Monte Cristo (2002), and Captain America: Civil War.

Time stamps:

Ocean's Eleven: 5:40.

Count of Monte Cristo: 21:50.

Captain America: Civil War: 53:20

You can discuss this episode with us in our amazing Discord (the real Good Place): just visit www.patreon....

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January 1, 2021 59 mins

In this episode, we ask a plethora of "Would You Rather?" questions, all with a pop culture twist. List of questions: https://www.patreon.com/posts/45646098 

You can discuss this episode with us in our amazing Discord (the real Good Place): just visit www.patreon.com/hellofromelsewhere to join! Hello from Elsewhere is a proud member of WBNE. For more great podcasts, visit www.wbne.org .

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SPOILERS for the Good Place finale ahead!

This episode comes to you straight from The Good Place. We discuss the farewell episodes of television masterpiece The Good Place and why endings are important, valuable, necessary, and good. "Picture a wave . . ."

You can discuss this episode with us in our amazing Discord (the real Good Place): just visit www.patreon.com/hellofromelsewhere to join! Hello from Elsewhere is a proud member o...

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December 4, 2020 81 mins

This episode comes to you straight from a mythical menagerie! We bring you all the best history from our favorite mythological creatures: mermaids, dragons, phoenixes, and unicorns!

You can discuss this episode with us in our amazing Discord: visit www.patreon.com/hellofromelsewhere to join! Hello from Elsewhere is a proud member of WBNE. For more great podcasts, visit www.wbne.org .

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Hello from Elsewhere is 2 years old this month! To celebrate, we answer a flood of listener questions, like what inspired the podcast, what our favorite episodes are, and whether a straw has one hole or two. 

Discuss this episode with us in our amazing Discord: just visit www.patreon.com/hellofromelsewhere to join! Hello from Elsewhere is a proud member of WBNE. For more great podcasts, visit www.wbne.org .

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This episode comes to you straight from Lake Geneva, Switzerland, in the middle of a rainstorm! We bring you all the best trivia from the lives of pop culture's most valuable friendships: Mary Shelley and friends, J.R.R. Tolkien and C.S. Lewis, and George Lucas and Steven Spielberg. Plus, we discuss what creative people we'd invite over for dinner, and we end the episode with a BIG PATREON ANNOUNCEMENT!

You can discuss this episode...

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This episode comes to you straight from a mad scientist's laboratory, where Valerie and Casey explore the themes of Mary Shelley's Frankenstein in three modern films: Jurassic Park (1993), The Prestige (2006), and Avengers: Age of Ultron (2015) all include obsessive characters who take their scientific creations too far. Plus, Valerie claims the Iron Man suit is a monster, and Casey accepts his death at the (small) hands of a T-rex...

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October 9, 2020 61 mins

Enjoy this bonus episode, originally exclusive to Swashbucklers of Elsewhere! In this episode, we tell all of our nerdiest stories from childhood to adulthood. To hear more bonus episodes like this one, become a Swashbuckler at patreon.com/hellofromelsewhere .

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In this episode, Valerie interviews Robot Overlord of Elsewhere Taylor Balliet! What piece of fiction does Taylor love above all others? The Broadway musical Kinky Boots! Taylor dives into what makes Kinky Boots such an uplifting piece of fiction, plus she talks about Tangled, hot chocolate, and the Book of Mormon musical. You can become an official Human of Elsewhere by visiting www.patreon.com/hellofromelsewhere . Hello from Else...

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This episode comes to you from on board the NSEA Protector! In this episode, we explore a sub-subgenre of comedy films: actors playing actors but nobody knows they're actors. Specifically, we compare and contrast Three Amigos! (1986), A Bug's Life (1998), and Galaxy Quest (1999). Plus, Valerie pitches an autobiographical film with Mandy Moore singing in the New Mexican wilderness.

You can join our Discord by visiting www.patreon.co...

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September 11, 2020 74 mins

This episode comes to you straight from Anvil Studios in March 1977, where the London Symphony Orchestra is about to record the score for Star Wars. In this episode, we explore the emotional resonance of the music of John Williams, from Jaws to Star Wars to Harry Potter! Plus, we debate whether John Williams wears tuxedo pajamas. 

You can join our Discord by visiting www.patreon.com/hellofromelsewhere ! Hello from Elsewhere is a pr...

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