Cultured, But... Not Really

Cultured, But... Not Really

Stephen Trygar and Brian Edwards both think they're pretty cultured, but not in ways the other is. They educate each other in an attempt to make each other more well rounded.

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February 14, 2023 50 mins

2022 was a MASSIVE year for the video game industry, and one of those long-anticipated games was FromSoftware's Elden Ring. If you are interested in playing this fantasy action role-playing game, give a listen to Brian break down the major plot points of this incredible game.

Theme music is by Daryl Banner.

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Many of us in the US grew up on the belief that if we threw a coin in a fountain or a well that a wish would be granted. Where did that tale come from?

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January 10, 2023 59 mins

We return from our break with an episode about one of our favorite things, games! We've done video games before, so today's episode is dedicated to all those other types of games out there.

Theme music is by Daryl Banner.

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September 27, 2022 51 mins

William Shakespeare is arguably the most influential writer in all of the English language. However, large pieces of his life are a mystery, but his contribution to our modern culture is monumental. 

Theme music is by Daryl Banner.

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August 30, 2022 43 mins

Have you ever looked at a piece of art in the art deco style and wondered, where did that come from? In this episode we explore the style and just how far it spread!

Theme music is by Daryl Banner.

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August 9, 2022 53 mins

Narnia is a magical world that has transcended the book series it belongs to. How did C. S. Lewis create this mystical land, and (most importantly) what exactly is the order to read these books in?

Theme music is by Daryl Banner.

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July 19, 2022 75 mins

Stephen surprised Brian with a bracket tournament of video games. Video games face each other for the most culturally relevant video game of all time. Who will it be? Super Mario 64? The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time? Super Smash Bros. Melee? Or something else?

Theme music is by Daryl Banner.
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June 28, 2022 60 mins

Happy pride month! It's no secret that Brian loves the art of drag, but this artform is not as young as you think. Spoilers... it's pretty old. Like... ancient!

Theme music is by Daryl Banner.

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June 14, 2022 51 mins

What is Stephen's favorite place he's never been? La cité de Paris! Come take a walk with us around one of the oldest cities in the world and learn more about it!

Theme music is by Daryl Banner.

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May 31, 2022 67 mins

What are your favorite video games? A bit of history and a bit of our favorites to give this episode a true CBNR feel.

Theme music is by Daryl Banner.

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May 19, 2022 65 mins

Something that we talk about in our personal lives is the musicals we've both participated in and enjoyed. Today we talk about our favorites... and not so favorite... musicals!

Theme music is by Daryl Banner.

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May 3, 2022 35 mins

This week we do a deep dive into one of Brian's favorite verbs. Nobody was safe, especially not the Catholics.

Theme music is by Daryl Banner.

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April 19, 2022 73 mins

This week we decided to skim through our library and talk about our favorite books!

Theme music is by Daryl Banner.

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March 22, 2022 54 mins

When a game or a series of games become an adjective... it must be good. Brian takes us into the universes of Demon Souls, Dark Souls, Bloodborne, Sekiro, and Elden Ring.

 Theme music is by Daryl Banner.

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March 1, 2022 62 mins

Today, we wanna talk about us! We each have so many hobbies, but today is about our favorites!

Theme music is by Daryl Banner.

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February 15, 2022 52 mins

DISCLAIMER: This episode discusses topics that may not be suitable for all audiences. Battle Royale's story depicts extreme violence, sexual abuse, and other heinous crimes. Listener discretion is advised.

Although it took some time for its popularity to spread due to its outrageous plot, Battle Royale is a novel that has gone on to not only inspire artists to create various renditions of it, but sparked a new genre.

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February 1, 2022 44 mins

There are so many pieces of literature that have gone on to impact our culture in more ways than one. L. Frank Baum's The Wonderful Wizard of Oz has inspired so many films, television shows, musicals, and other books that we simply must talk about it.

Theme music is by Daryl Banner.

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January 18, 2022 37 mins

Paris was (and still is) a cultural capital of the world, especially in the 20th century. Art truly flourished then, and the painters Robert and Sonia Delaunay helped to trailblaze a new style of art taking the Parisian galleries by storm.

Theme music is by Daryl Banner.

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January 4, 2022 32 mins

Happy New Year! Are you someone who sets a New Year's resolution? Let's ring in the new year talking about this ancient tradition!

Theme music is by Daryl Banner.

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December 21, 2021 57 mins

It's the holiday season, and to Brian... that means lots and lots of Anime!

Theme music is by Daryl Banner.

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