Archive for November, 2005
PGTC on the Road: An Interview with Julie Lindemann and John Shimon
by Susie Watson on November 29th, 2005
Barb takes Pop Goes the Culture on the road to the Manitowoc,
Wisconsin studio of photographers Julie Lindemann and John Shimon, whose book
“Season’s Gleamings - The Art of the Aluminum Christmas Tree”
celebrates an endearing symbol of the holiday season.
Product Placement - Overpriced and Overdone
by Susie Watson on November 22nd, 2005
As Barb and Susie sip on Cokes in their Aeron chairs while
podcasting, they talk about the practice of product placement. How
much is it worth to get your RayBans on Tom Cruise? And who is making
the money which Barb informs us has increased astronomically? Susie
says agencies that work on commission only, and Barb tells of the
screenwriters wanting in on the action. Bottom line, the value drops
as the visual noise of myriad brands increases on movies and TV.
Future Media - Panacea or Pap?
by Susie Watson on November 15th, 2005
Barb and Susie begin to delve into just how new media delivery will
shape our lives and if it will be in a good way. As usual, Susie says
no, Barb says yes. Reasons are given, the arguments ensue. Susie
worries about isolation and loss of social connection, Barb sees how
it brings us together. Tell us what you think!
Sweet Success
by Susie Watson on November 8th, 2005
Happiness trumps money any day, says Susie, and Barb gives examples
of turning lemons into lemonade for an unusual success story. How can
our culture ever quit equating success with money, when everything we
see points to that definition? Weigh in with your thoughts below.
Duct Tape: Pop Culture’s Power Tool
by Susie Watson on November 1st, 2005
Susie is away and gives Barb carte blanche. So Barb relives the
interview she did with “The Duct Tape Guys” Tim Nyberg and Jim Berg
in October 2005 for her other pod show DoorPodShow.com. Listen in and
find out why Jim and Tim have devoted their lives to spreading the
Duct Tape Gospel. Find out more at DuctTapeGuys.com