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November 2, 2024 45 mins

In this week's episode, Sammie and Tae dive into the origins and evolution of "The Death of the Author" concept. They negotiate between the idealism of the literary critic and the capitalistic reality of the consumer. Join them as they discuss the problematic creators of beloved stories like "Harry Potter" and "Good Omens" and grapple with questions like, "Can bad people make good art?" 

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Join Sammie and Tae on their weekly quest to unpack fandom's top media picks. The two cousins will delve into the significance of queer media representation, the ins and outs of fandom culture, and how what we watch and read is influenced by and influences our world. Tune in every month on Saturdays at 12 p.m. PST!

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