Burst Your Bubble

EP60 - There's a stereotype that all black people love watermelon, but where does this trope come from? In this episode we'll talk about how since the Civil War the black community has been negatively associated with …

EP59 - Here's part two of the problems with cultural phenomenon Game of Thrones. This time we're going to talk about race, representation (or lack …

EP58 - Game of Thrones is a cultural phenomenon, but we need to talk about its problems - especially when it comes to women and how they are treated.

EP57 - Disney's 1992 Aladdin is a childhood classic. Growing up I know it was one of my favorites - but it's important to talk about the story from One Thousand and One Arabian Nights and how its orientalist views later …

EP56 - Prom is something just about every American teenager goes through, but how much do people know about the history of prom, a history full of …

EP55 - First airing in 1998 and running for 8 seasons before its 2017 reboot, Will & Grace has always been applauded as revolutionary - but the …

EP54 - Sixteen Candles is an 80s classic, but when you rewatch it it's easier to see the films problems: racism, homophobia, and - above all - that …

We don't have a new episode of Burst Your Bubble today (after all, new episodes are the 2nd and 4th Thursday of the month), but we still have a special treat for you.

This year we're taking part in Operation Switcheroo, …

EP53 - Shrill brings up important issues, most notably how changing your life for the better doesn't have to mean changing your body. It's a show about empowerment and acceptance, and I came away with a lot of …

EP52 - Dumbo might be a classic, but it’s important to understand the history behind one of its characters, especially when that history encompasses slavery, racism, and discrimination in the United States, starting …

EP51 - Have you ever watched the show One Day at a Time? The remake of the 1975 sitcom is a present day story of the Cuban American Alvarez family. The remake - brought to life largely in part by Gloria Calderón …

EP50 - For decades, romantic comedies have given audiences an incorrect idea of how romantic relationships should work. How you should ask someone …

EP49 - We can probably all think of examples of stereotypes in pop culture, but what happens when the original content is edited multiple times and …

EP48 - Recently there was a viral video of Andrew Johnson, a black teen who was told by a white referee that he could either cut his locs or forfeit …

EP47 - The term "spicy Latina" has dominated Latinx representations in pop culture since the 1940s. Today we have Modern Family and Sofia Vergara, …

EP46 - Conversion therapy shows up a lot in pop culture, but how is it shown? As a comedy? As a drama? What time period does the story takes place …

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EP45 - Let's talk (real quick) about Addams Family Values (1993) and the infamous Thanksgiving scene.

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EP44 - BoJack Horseman might be a wonderful show, but it's not without its flaws. Let's talk about why representation is important, how using white …

EP43 - It's another Halloween episode! This time we're going to focus on Candyman, a 1992 film that plays off a white, middle class audience's fear of "urban society": their fears urban housing projects and the …

EP42 - It's Halloween season so let's talk about something spooky, creepy, and disturbing, like how the 1973 horror film The Exorcist perfectly packaged anti-Arab sentiment, Islamophobia, and xenophobia to its audience.

EP41 - For one week in 1968, singer and activist Harry Belafonte guest hosted the Tonight Show for Johnny Carson. Belafonte and his guests talked about the Vietnam War, poverty, native rights, race, and interracial …

EP40 - I have a love/hate relationship with Orange is the New Black. While you could argue that the show has a diverse cast of characters bringing …

EP39 - First published as the Wonderful Wizard of Oz by L. Frank Baum in 1900, The Wonderful Wizard of Oz has turned into a cultural phenomenon, from …

PSA: I just moved from Massachusetts to California, and instead of creating a subpar episode, I decided to rebroadcast the first ever Burst Your Bubble episode for you to enjoy.

In this episode, we'll talk about HIV, …

EP38 - Although it was only on TV for less than a full season, Firefly has become a cult classic. And while I'll admit that I'm a fan of the show, …

EP37 - What do you think of when you think of MTV? Reality TV? TRL? Beavis and Butt-head? Because depending on when you started watching MTV you …

EP36 - Whether you have or haven't seen the 1983 film Scarface, you'll agree it has its place in pop culture. It's referenced in film, TV, and music; …

EP35 - Let's talk about the two sides of Roseanne: the fictional Roseanne Conner and the real life Roseanne Barr. What do representations of race and gender presentation mean on a show when so closely linked to a woman …

EP34 - Yes, the movie Clueless is problematic, but where to start? From class and race to gender and sexuality, there's something everyone can hate.

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EP33 - Let's talk about whitewashing, Natives in pop culture, and Iron Eyes Cody.

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EP32 - Let's talk about the Rolling Stones and their sexist ad campaign for their 1976 album Black and Blue.

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EP31 - For this episode we’re going to talk about Good Times and how it was truly a product of its time. From Black Power to the Moynihan Report, the …

EP30 - In this episode, let's talk about West Side Story - it's story of immigration, assimilation, and whitewashing.

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EP29 - Want to ruin even more childhood nostalgia? Let's talk about The Jungle Book, colonialism, imperialism, and racism.

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EP28 - So I might just ruin breakfast for you. Let's talk about the racist history of Aunt Jemima pancakes.

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EP27 - Let's talk about the Americans with Disabilities Act, actors without disabilities portraying characters with disabilities, and the rise of …

EP26 - In today's episode we're going to talk about how the writers of The Little Rascals were influenced by popular media of the time: the Inglewood …

EP25 - On today's episode, let's talk about -isms, -phobias, and one of your favorite bags of chips. Art by Jeremy Ferris. New episodes released the 2nd and 4th Thursday of the month. …

EP24 - Another time when I get to say that I love radio, but I don't have to love its history. Let's talk about Jews on the radio in the 1930s - from sounding Jewish to anti-semitism to assimilation. Art by Jeremy …

EP23 - For this episode, we’re going to talk about the 1998 film The Siege and how it portrays Arabs and Muslims as terrorists and Islam as a violent …

EP22 - Let’s talk about Yusuf Hawkins, the black teen Spike Lee dedicated Jungle Fever (1991) to and how his story influenced the movie. Art by Jeremy Ferris. And for this episode there’s a special Spotify playlist on …

EP21 - In today's episode we're going to talk about the TV show Highway to Heaven, its 1984 episode titled "Dust Child," and its connection to the Vietnam War and anti-Vietnamese sentiment in the 1980s. Art by Jeremy …

EP20 - It's the second Halloween episode! Let's talk about zombies - specifically from the 1932 film White Zombie. Art by Jeremy Ferris. New episodes released the 2nd and 4th Thursday of the month. …

EP19 - It's Halloween! And to celebrate there will be two episodes on monsters in pop culture and the -isms and -phobias that they represent. First …

EP18 - On today's episode, let's talk about the Bechdel Test, the Mako Mori Test, and representations of women in film. Art by Jeremy Ferris. New episodes released the 2nd and 4th Thursday of the month. …

EP17 - For this episode, we're going to talk about U.S. foreign policy and how it shaped Hollywood's representation of Latin America in the 1940s, …

EP16 - Let’s talk about the 1970s oil crisis, unions and blue collar workers, and how the failing American car industry gave rise to anti-Japanese …

EP15 - In today’s episode we’re going to analyze the 1992 film Thunderheart and look at the very history that influenced it: the 1970s Native Movement - from John Trudell and Leonard Peltier to corruption and water …

EP14 - On today's episode we'll talk about homophobia, whitewashing, and gay bars as through Cheers' 1983 episode "The Boys in the Bar." Art by Jeremy Ferris. New episodes released the 2nd and 4th Thursday of the month.

EP13 - For this episode we're going to talk about Ugly Betty, affirmative action, and privilege in a "post-racial" society. Art by Jeremy Ferris. New episodes released the 2nd and 4th Thursday of the month. …

EP12 - I love radio, but I don't have to love its history. Let's talk about how minstrelsy, blackface, and stereotypes shaped radio and helped frame the first sitcom to star a black star. Art by Jeremy Ferris. New …

EP11 - In this episode we're going to look at Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom. You might want to rewatch it and see for yourself the -isms and -phobias that rear their ugly heads: racism, xenophobia, sexism, and …

EP10 - On today's episode we'll talk about the 1966 board game What Shall I Be? The Exciting Game of Career Girls and its connections to sexism, feminism, and the women's liberation movement. Art by Jeremy Ferris. New …

EP09- Let's talk about top 40 hip hop and rap, ableist lyrics, and the Black Eyed Peas. Art by Jeremy Ferris. New episodes released the 2nd and 4th Thursday of the month. …

EP08 - In this episode, we're going to talk about a cartoon from 1945, its stereotypes of Native people, and some history of the California Gold Rush.

EP07 - So maybe you've seen Hairspray (1988) or one of its adaptations. Maybe you know the lines by heart or the songs in the musical, but do you know its history? On this episode, let's talk about Baltimore, …

EP06 - On today's episode we'll talk about Dr. Seuss, Japanese Americans in the 1940s, and how it all still relates to today. Art by Jeremy Ferris. New episodes released the 2nd and 4th Thursday of the month. …

EP05 - Last episode you got to learn all about Anna May Wong, and this episode we're finishing up the cliffhanger! You'll hear about how American views about the Chinese and Chinese Americans shifted in the 1930s and …

EP04 - Are you ready for the newest release? In this episode we're going to talk about whitewashing, yellowface, anti miscegenation, and Anna May Wong. Art by Jeremy Ferris. New episodes released the 2nd and 4th …

EP03 - Let's talk about Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, the 1971 and 2005 film adaptations, and race. Art by Jeremy Ferris. New episodes released …

EP02 - In this episode, we'll talk about the Watermelon Woman, the National Endowment for the Arts, and federal spending.

Art by Jeremy Ferris.

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EP01 - In this episode, we'll talk about HIV, AIDs, and Captain Planet's 1992 episode "A Formula for Hate." Art by Jeremy Ferris. New episodes …