The Problematic Gaze
David Moor and Lee ArnottWinner - ‘Best History Podcast’ - Independent Podcast Awards 2025
‘Top 30 Podcasts To Listen To Right Now’ - The Radio Times 2025
Direct from PG Towers, join social historian Dr Lee Arnott and TV producer Dave Moor for a lighthearted look at the world of TV, Film and Popular Culture of yesteryear that has since been considered problematic. Each week we focus on a different piece of pop cultur... more
| Publishes | Twice weekly | Episodes | 98 | Founded | 2 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | TV & FilmFilm HistoryHistory | |||
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Dr Lee and Dave are having the week off! Before our next week's episode on 'Dirty Dancing', here's an episode from last year for our Gazers new and old to enjoy!
Greetings from PG Towers! Join social historian Dr Lee Arnott and TV Producer Dave Moor ... more
Welcome to The Problematic Gazette, a bonus addition to our main show. Our Dave and Dr Lee chew the fat, read out Gazer comments and discuss things weve seen, read and heard this week.
To watch video versions of our full episodes check out The Probl... more
In this episode of The Problematic Gaze, we revisit The Poseidon Adventure (1972), beginning with its iconic New Year’s Eve celebration that turns instantly catastrophic. Using the overturned ship as both spectacle and metaphor, we examine how the fi... more
This festive episode of The Problematic Gaze Podcast decks the halls with sarcasm as we revisit Blackadder’s Christmas Carol (1988). Swapping Dickensian gloom for yuletide jokes, unexpected kindness, and plenty of seasonal silliness, we explore why t... more
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I just found this podcast and I love it. The hosts are brilliant and I am listening to the episodes at work and laughing out loud, thank you very much
Apple Podcasts5rocky_vine
Australia2 months ago - Informative and Great Fun
I started listening after this podcast was mentioned in The Radio Times. It's quickly become a firm favourite and I look forward to new episodes. Keep Gazing, guys!
Apple Podcasts5georgeshair
United Kingdom5 months ago - Right up my strasse!
Hilarious and informative with a wonderfully organic chemistry!
Apple Podcasts5DaneNCrossUnited Kingdom9 months ago - Cultural Treasure Trove
As a US listener, I learn a lot while enjoying the views and the banter. The hosts have savvy opinions about a wide array of films, TV shows, music, and other artifacts. But I will fight them both over Love Actually.
Apple Podcasts5Literateinit
United Statesa year ago - Absolutely brilliant, ticks all the boxes!
Very funny and great chemistry between these two. Real nostalgic trip, real laugh out loud, and culturally educational. Definitely worth a listen!!
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Apple Podcasts | #199 | United States/TV & Film/Film History |
Apple Podcasts | #36 | United Kingdom/TV & Film/Film History |
Apple Podcasts | #59 | Australia/TV & Film/Film History |
Apple Podcasts | #124 |  Italy/TV & Film/Film History |
Apple Podcasts | #191 |  France/TV & Film/Film History |
Apple Podcasts | #23 |  Switzerland/TV & Film/Film History |
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Offering a unique blend of humor and insightful commentary, this podcast explores the world of television, film, and popular culture through a critical lens. Each episode is dedicated to analyzing a different cultural artifact, putting it in context with the social and political atmosphere of the time it was released. The hosts, both LGBTQ+ men, draw on their backgrounds as a social historian and a TV producer to deliver a rich discussion filled with nostalgia, academic insights, and personal anecdotes. Notably, they tackle themes such as feminism, race, and cancel culture, making it not just entertaining but also enlightening for their audience.
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