Retrospection Connection

In this episode of RC, I dove headfirst into HBO miniseries "Station Eleven" with my new friend, Gracie. For the uninitiated, "Station Eleven", based on a popular book of the same name, chronicles the immediate and long-term aftermath of a world-ravaging pandemic (which I’m sure no one can draw any parallels to in our reality). Seriously though, through watching the show, I was reminded that it’s sometimes important to confront ide...

Long ago, in the late 1900s, the world changed forever when a new human classification system dropped. All of a sudden, everyone had to know: were they a Carrie, a Samantha, a Miranda, or a Charlotte? That’s right, today’s piece of media is none other than the 1998 HBO juggernaut, Sex & the City. This episode holds an extra special place in my heart, not only because it allowed me to channel my inner New Yorker, but also becaus...

Lately, I’ve been reminiscing on one of my favorite conventions of the classic sitcom, the “very special episode”. You very likely remember an episode of your favorite 80s or 90s sitcom that addressed an unusually heavy topic for the format. It was honestly a bit jarring most of the time, ham-fisted between plots chock full of frivolous hijinks and shenanigans. On occasion though, necessary and important conversations were sparked ...

Good news...this is officially Retrospection Connection's 13th episode! RC is officially a teenager, and this is something that we must celebrate. To mark the occasion in style, I got my friend (and future nurse girlboss), Emily, on the line with me to discuss another iconic piece of media that has something to do with teenagers, the 1999 classic film, 10 Things I Hate About You. If you love this movie like us, or if you haven’t ev...

In this episode of Retrospection Connection, I had the privilege of talking with my homegirl, Alexa, about a piece of media that so effortlessly captures the highs and lows of young Black life in LA: HBO’s 2016 hit comedy, Insecure. Creator and starring actress, Issa Rae, deserves her flowers and so much more for so expertly interpreting the thoughts, humor, expressions of love, and culture of so many Black folks; many of whom woul...

In this episode of Retrospection Connection, we travel back to the year 2000 to discuss the iconic sitcom, Malcolm in the Middle! Fortunately for me, my new friend, Durel, came to chat with me about the show and, in the process, we unpacked themes of family, the intersection of race and class, what it means to be “gifted”, and making the most out of your lot in life. I’m grateful for the opportunity to have looked back on this clas...

In a first for Retrospection Connection, I’m joined by a returning guest! You heard me right, my girl Taylor is back and prepared to take us all where no man has gone before. We are discussing the worldwide pop culture institution that is Star Trek (specifically Star Trek: Voyager, for my super fans out there). I hope you enjoy, as we talk about the appeal of long-running franchises, making difficult life decisions, and the necessi...

On this episode of Retrospection Connection, my friend Alex and I revisit the cultural phenomenon of "SpongeBob SquarePants" and share our thoughts on its enduring legacy. We explore the singularity of SpongeBob's character, examine the clash between eternal optimism and cynicism in the SpongeBob/Squidward dynamic, as well as discuss the show's insightful portrayal of surviving the modern workplace, offering valuable perspective on...

In this episode, I'm joined by my good friend, Rummel, as we revisit the beloved Nickelodeon sitcom, Ned's Declassified: School Survival Guide. We discuss how the show defied and exceeded expectations of children's television and used its unique format to impart valuable lessons onto its viewers. We reflect on whether Ned's Declassified influenced our own experiences in middle school and how it compares to other teen sitcoms of its...