Episode notes
MaxFun boss Jesse Thorn drops by for a #ThatCism update focussing on the lack of diversity in computer games characters. Plus the team share their favorite movies, TV shows or songs about their hometowns.
With Guy Branum, Wynter Mitchell, Oliver Wang and Margaret Wappler.
That’s My Jam:
Wynter Mitchell – Ascension Millenium by Corey Feldman
Oliver Wang – Nate by Vince Staples
Margaret Wappler – Swimming Pool by Emmy the Great
Each week we’ll add everyone’s jams to this handy Spotify playlist.
Other useful links this week…
Colorblind: On Witcher 3, Rust, and gaming’s race problem by Tauriq Moosa
On The Witcher 3, Race, and Historicity by Austin Walker
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In this episode...
Guests
- Guy Branum
- Wynter Mitchell
- Margaret Wappler
- Oliver Wang
- Jesse Thorn
About the show
Pop Rocket is a high-octane weekly discussion of the culture we all love to love. Join host Guy Branum and panelists Wynter Mitchell, Karen Tongson, and Margaret Wappler for smart, funny, sometimes sweary chat about everything great in entertainment. Combining comic, journalistic, academic, and digital media expertise, the Pop Rocket team will keep you up-to-date on what’s most exciting in pop culture this week.
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