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A scholarly podcast about pop culture hosted by Hannah McGregor and Marcelle Kosman, produced by Witch, Please Productions.

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Sometimes an episode is such a longtime coming that the enthusiasm from our hosts is palpable! Such is the case with this episode about The Simpsons, a TV show that pervaded Marcelle's childhood due in part to...you guessed it... syndication! In this... more

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We check in for 20 minutes and for that, we're sorry! We follow our check-in with a quick Apocalypse Toolkit and then leave the rest of the segments (Creature Report, How the Sausage is Getting Made, and Voice Memo Dispatch) to Part II over on Patreo... more

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In this episode, we're talking about beloved computer game, The Sims, with special guest Ruth Ormiston. Ruth (they/them) is a book designer and cultural worker with an MA in English Literature from the University of Victoria (where they specialized i... more

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Another Material Concerns featuring Consumer Retorts and Oops All Oops! And some light panic from the team. We're fineeeeee!

Head to Patreon.com/ohwitchplease to listen to Part II. For as little as $54/year, you'll get ad-free episodes, bloopers, a ... more

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Recent Guests

Ruth Ormiston
Book designer and cultural worker
Episode: The Sims x The Queer Art of Failure with Ruth Ormiston
Shira Lurie
Political historian of the early United States focusing on popular politics and historical memory.
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Episode: Hamilton x Hagiography with Shira Lurie
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Host of Culture Study, writer
Episode: Royals Gossip and Colonial Hangovers | Culture Study
Cristen Conger
Host of the podcast Unladylike Media and a guest on Material Girls mentioned in this episode.
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Episode: White Womanhood Activated with Material Girls | Gender War Games
Hannah McGregor
Academic podcaster and author
Simon Fraser University
Episode: Proactive Kinship with Hannah McGregor | Gender Playground
Traci Thomas
Creator and host of the literary podcast The Stacks
The Stacks
Episode: A Million Little Pieces x Life Writing with Traci Thomas
Matt Wildcat
Cree and Director of Indigenous Governance at the University of Alberta
University of Alberta
Episode: The Traitors x Celebrity with Matt Wildcat
Hannah Reheck
Coach, Producer, turned mic infiltrator
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Episode: Material Concerns: Not for Everyone! Pt. I
Vanessa Zoltan
CEO and founder of Not Sorry Productions, which produces several popular podcasts.
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Episode: The Notebook x Melodrama with Vanessa Zoltan

Hosts

Hannah McGregor
Co-host and academic podcaster, an associate professor of publishing studies at Simon Fraser University.
Marcelle Kosman
Co-host and academic, an instructor at the University of Alberta.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 3.1k ratings
  • Smart, Fun and Fascinating

    Literally my favorite podcast of all time.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Staygusaurus
    United States22 days ago
  • Pop Culture but make it Academic for our Nerd Souls

    I have so much fun listening to Hannah and Marcelle. The blend of pop culture and critical theory is always interesting and I learn stuff (even if I only half remember some of the theories sometimes), so double cool! Give them a listen.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    jjuulleess37
    United States23 days ago
  • Amazing podcast

    This is in-depth, researched and nuanced analysis of culture in general. The two hosts clearly put their time and speak from a place of experience and love. I'm in awe! The fact that are funny and charming together is the cherry on top.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    LeeD87
    Canadaa month ago
  • Better than Madonna…

    This is a rigorous and fun podcast with serious intellectual backing! They are smarter than most university professors and it’s a pleasure to learn from them! Thanks folks.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    katie.267
    Canadaa month ago
  • the perfect show

    the perfect balance between good company, fun, chill and still feeling like you’re getting more knowledgeable with every listen! i have been listening since the beginning of witch please and it’s my forever favorite 💗 x a danish radio and podcast host

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Marie Hobitz
    Denmark2 months ago

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Many appreciate the relatable and conversational tone, indicating strong listener loyalty and engagement with the content.

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Royals Gossip and Colonial Hangovers | Culture Study
Q: How can we balance the obsession with sourcing every little thing with the need to give celebrities, and I guess royals too, some privacy?
It is difficult to discern when public figures are performing their identities intentionally and when they are seeking privacy, as the roles of celebrity and royal figures are deeply intertwined with public expectation.
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Q: What do you think about the American fascination with the Royal family?
The fascination hinges on a stereotype of British culture, and curiosity stemming from a defined separation from monarchy as an element of American identity.
Royals Gossip and Colonial Hangovers | Culture Study
Q: Why is the British monarchy so dominant in discourse?
The dominance of the British monarchy in discourse is attributed to historical reasons, including the British tabloid press and figures like Princess Diana. It also speaks to the lasting influence of the British Empire.
Proactive Kinship with Hannah McGregor | Gender Playground
Q: Can you tell us a little bit more about your study of the intersection of publishing and social change?
Hannah McGregor explains their interest in the material production practices that shape culture and the biases that influence storytelling within the publishing industry.
Material Concerns: The Notebook, Camp, and Ryan Gosling's Charisma Pt. I
Q: Is Duke slash Noah a reliable narrator? How does that figure into the failed melodrama?
The hosts discuss how Gosling's character is essentially a reader of Ally's narrative, stripping him of agency and complicating the reliability of the story.

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1. Ruth Ormiston
2. Shira Lurie
3. Anne Helen Petersen
4. Cristen Conger
5. Hannah McGregor
6. Traci Thomas
7. Matt Wildcat
8. Hannah Reheck

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