Society and Pop Culture 101

Society and Pop Culture 101

A podcast deep-diving into the fascinating intersection of society and pop culture! Class Is Now In Session! #SPC101

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October 3, 2025 54 mins

Instructor BK Spades' only and favorite Daughter comes to the rescue to fill in for Instructor Novacaine. The daddy-daughter duo talks about anime, superheroes, movies, and dating preferences.


#movies #mcu #nationaldaughterday #kids #roasted

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So the thing about this Charlie Kirk conversation is some of us didn't know him. For the people that did know him seems to know separate versions of the guy. So, Instructors BK and Novacaine felt the need to be honest about their feelings on him and what's really wrong with our country.


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Druski splits the internet down the middle with his Whiteface stunt. The Instructors share their thoughts on Marvel's Thunderbolts.

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Our guests from The No Bustle Podcast helps us answer questions about the movie theater experience and if the MCU led Superhero genre is to blame for the decline of the movie experience.

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So American Eagle and Sydney Sweeney dropped a controversial ad playing on the words of 'jeans' and 'genes'.

People immediately picked up on 'dog whistles' in the ads visuals and language.

Somehow, Beyonce got pulled into conservatives whataboutisms and added to the controversy.

Speaking of music artist, BET makes major cut to two more of it's iconic mainstays.

Later we talk Dean Caine and his latest outb...

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Welcome back students!

In this session, Instructors BK Spades and Novacaine, pick who would get the -hypothetical- Golden Cookout Ticket. We're definitely not bringing them back but thought it would be fun to see where the conversation could go.

Last Things:

The world wants to see the Epstein files and President Trump is making it an all-out scandal by refusing.

We discuss the lost of Hulk Hogan and Ozzy Osborn and their impact.

We...

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It's Mid season break and Instructors BK Spades and Novacaine are discussing the importance of celebrating Juneteenth. Also theirs a New Black Panther in Wakanda and he's T'challa's long lost kid that revelation comes with a shocking twist'Lasts Things: BET Awards; RTruth returns as Ron Killings and Naomi makes history at Money in the Bank

T #Marvel #Juneteenth #ironheart #popculture #ryangosling #liveshow #socie...

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In this previously recorded live episode, Instructors BK Spades and Novacaine discuss the aftermath of the overturning of Roe v Wade. Focusing on the story of 30-year-old Adriana Smith, a brain dead woman, whom the State of Georgia is forcing to keep alive (by way of life support) against her families wishes.

Then we discuss the reception of Marvels Ironheart before the series drops in June. Unless you're new to the MCU, and some o...

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Instructor BK returns and joins in with Instructor Novacaine to dig into the events of a hectic and chaotic past week.
Starting with New York and the internet reacting to the 12-foot bronze statue erected in Times Square. Plus, the start of Sean 'Diddy' Combs' trial is finally underway, and the news coming out is already shocking.
Lastly, we give our thoughts on the Trump administration taking funding away from PBS and NPR. Meanwhi...

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SPOILER ALERT!! Instructor Novacaine gives a full review of Ryan Coogler's Sinners. Wait—a mini-series? Check out this week's episode!


#Society #PopCulture #RyanCoogler #Sinners #Vampire #Movie #CCN

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Instructor Novacaine invites gym teacher-turned-substitute JB for a much-needed story time about “The Big Three”: Bianca Belair, Jade Cargill, and Naomi. They talk about the drama between them, who’s right or wrong, and what they would do in a similar situation.
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Instructor Novacaine leads the show in the absence of Instructor BK and invites special guest Tre Strong. They discuss their experiences as a first-time mom in their 30s, postpartum depression, and what the future holds.#SPC101 #Podcast #FirstTimeMom #ThirtyYearOldMom #PostpartumDepression #PostpartumJourney
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The Study Guide: Our resident instructors BK Spades and Novacaine, with @JBVersusTheWorld  discuss Captain America: Brave New World! Topics: What was missing.The Future of the franchise.What they didn't like.#marvel #podcast #reaction #ccn #teamup #popculture #study
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Instructors BK Spades and Novacain interview Julian Diaz ( The Dapper Barbarian Show) about the reality of human trafficking, internet safety, and his non-profit organization Mission 991.




#trafficingawareness #trafficking #border #popculture #society #alabama #dc #resources

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Instructors BK Spades and Novacaine give their unique perspectives on Captain America: Brave New World!

The Syllabus includes:

3 Things they love about the film.

Which actor should be replaced?

What was hated in the movie?

What do they think the MCU's Future is shaping up to be?

#MCU #RedHulk #CaptainAmerica #popculture #society #BraveNewWorld

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President Donald Trump hit a historical high on executive orders, and it's hard to miss the aftermath of his power. That being said, Instructors BK Spades and Novacaine noticed just how eerily similar his motives are to one of Marvel's most sinister villains, The Maker, aka Evil Reed Richards.Both Trump and Reed have an obsession with reshaping their worlds to mirror some "agenda" raising serious concerns about the destruction of o...
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BK Spades and Novacaine set out to understand why black patriotism hasn't been considered iconic.

Where does Black American culture fit in with White American expectations?

We also discuss the Beyonce Bowl, Captain America: BNW, and the hip-hop sellouts.

Also, BK finally admits the truth about a hip-hop legend.

#blackculture #BeyonceBowl #Inauguration #CaptainAmerica #Eminem #SPC101

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January 14, 2025 40 mins

In the semester premiere of Society & Pop Culture: 101, Instructors BK and Novacaine make it light with a quick game of Cards and Conversation a card game with no rules, or manufactured responses. They also share their New Year Resolutions for the show and preview their lesson plan for this semester.


#SPC101 #CultureClashNetwork #PopCulture #Society #NewYearResolution #2025 #cards #conversation

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It's Winter Break for SPC101!!!

Novacaine shares her journey of being a new parent.

BK Spades tells his experiences being a vet in the game. They talk about the best practices for disciplining kids without losing the bond of trust.

Later, we link up with JB and talk about the importance of building your own “chosen family” through meaningful friendships.

Whether you're a new parent, a seasoned one, or someone navigating the u...

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In this episode of Society and Pop Culture 101, BK Spades, JB, and the returning Novacaine take a deep dive into the transformative story of Thomas Wayne, Bruce Wayne, and the pivotal role that death—both of a father and a son—played in shaping the Batman legacy. The episode explores how the tragic events in Crime Alley set in motion the evolution of the Dark Knight across different realities. Also In This Episode: -Novacaine Retu...
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