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Want in on a secret? Your likes and dislikes didn't develop by accident. There are subtle and not-so-subtle forces around you, shaping what you think, how you act, and even who you think you are. Brittany Luse is here to break the spell and help you feel wiser in a society that makes things blurry.THE BEST POP CULTURE PODCAST AWARD WINNER AT THE 2025 SIGNAL AWARDSIt’s Been A Minute with Brittany L... more

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Jason Reynolds
MacArthur Genius Grant recipient and National Book Award-winning author
Author (Look Both Ways, Stunt Boy in the Meantime, Soundtrack)
Episode: Books can teach you to love yourself. If you let them.
Chang Che
Freelance writer who wrote about micro dramas for The New Yorker
The New Yorker
Episode: Bite-sized shows are taking over the internet
Xochitl Gonzalez
Author and contributor at The Atlantic
The Atlantic
Episode: Bite-sized shows are taking over the internet
Sepideh Moafi
Emmy nominated actress, singer, producer, and human rights advocate
Actress (The Pitt), International Rescue Committee advocate
Episode: 'The Pitt' star Sepideh Moafi on being limitless
Mark Hirschberg
Entertainment lawyer and Broadway producer
Self-employed/Producer
Episode: Broadway has a labor issue
Anne James
Broadway sensitivity specialist
Episode: Broadway has a labor issue
Ira Madison III
Culture critic and host of the podcast Feedback
Feedback with Ira Madison III
Episode: Are influencers in their flop era?
Inkoo Kang
Television critic at The New Yorker
The New Yorker
Episode: People are struggling financially. Even on TV.
Helen Burney
Director of Male, Sexual and Reproductive Medicine at Indiana University; Associate Professor of Neurology
Indiana University
Episode: What's with all the testosterone talk?

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Brittany Luse
Host of It's Been a Minute

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4.6 out of 5 stars from 11.6k ratings
  • I enjoy this podcast. A lot of information but not overbearing

    Podcast Addict
    4
    @WondrMacHingura
    17 days ago
  • Informative and Enjoyable

    This podcast does a great job connecting current events with culture and how they shape our everyday lives in a meaningful way. Brittany Luse does a fantastic job as host, guiding conversations with guests. Give it a listen!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    lyncentric
    United States3 months ago
  • Delightful show; I look forward to every new episode. As someone who doesn't tend to follow pop culture very closely, this helps keep me up-to-date on current events and gives me a better appreciation for things I'd otherwise be disinterested in. Brittany is a wonderful host and does an excellent job balancing serious subject matter with humor. Thanks for keeping my week interesting!

    Podcast Addict
    5
    ruby
    3 months ago
  • Can I rate this 10 stars??

    No shade to Sam S but Brittany this job is your destiny. You were born for it. For Colored Nerds for Life!!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    tranh911
    United States3 months ago
  • Smart and nuanced

    Really smart, interesting and nuanced discussions. I appreciate the deeper dive into the complexities of things in the zeitgeist. It’s so rare and valuable now more than ever.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    etesh12
    United States3 months ago

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Bite-sized shows are taking over the internet
Q: What is the potential impact of AI on the industry going forward?
AI could drastically cut production costs and enable rapid scaling of content, though there is concern about the loss of human artistry and the need to balance experimentation with affordability.
Bite-sized shows are taking over the internet
Q: What makes micro dramas structurally distinctive from traditional TV or film formats?
They are serialized in extremely short episodes, typically around a minute, and rely on fast-paced tropes and immediate hooks to draw viewers, while often using a paywall model to continue the story.
'The Pitt' star Sepideh Moafi on being limitless
Q: How has your background shaped your approach to playing Dr. Al-Hashimi and engaging with the audience
She explains that her refugee upbringing and humanitarian work deeply inform her acting, driving a desire to honor real-life healthcare workers and to portray complex, boundary-pushing leadership in medicine.
'The Pitt' star Sepideh Moafi on being limitless
Q: So the first question I'm going to ask you is, what is the most unhinged thing that you sincerely believe?
Moafi responds that she believes there is no limit to what people can achieve, and ties this to reclaiming self-belief, especially for people from marginalized communities.
Books can teach you to love yourself. If you let them.
Q: Why is friendship considered the most underrated yet valuable relationship, and how does that theme appear in your books?
He argues friendship offers uncoerced love and support, often outweighing family or romantic ties, and his books showcase friendships as networks that empower young people to grow and understand themselves.

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