COTUS (Culture of the United States) Radio

A weekly analysis of media and culture in America.

Episode 22: Dishing on Networks 06/22/2012

Episode 22: Dishing on Networks /episode/index/show/cotus/id/1984652

Episode 21: Who Criticizes the Critics? 06/08/2012

Episode 21: Who Criticizes the Critics? /episode/index/show/cotus/id/1972261

Episode 20: Memorializing the Masters 06/01/2012

Episode 20: Memorializing the Masters /episode/index/show/cotus/id/1965285

Episode 19: Literal Ramblings 05/25/2012

Episode 19: Literal Ramblings Movies, television -- and books! This week, Shawn and Brien unload the full weight of their cultural insight by bringing BOOKS into the mix. Sure, there's the usual stuff: Avengers, Finder, Haywire, Community, Cougar Town... but now we throw Christopher Moore's new book in the mix and discuss the finer points of Fifty Shades of Grey. /episode/index/show/cotus/id/1957133

Episode 18: Expendable Avenging 05/11/2012

Episode 18: Expendable Avenging In this week's episode, Shawn and Brien dissect the success of The Avengers, stack that movie up against The Expendables 2, inexplicably transition to Chris Christie and education, somehow "lighten things up" with a discussion of meth addiction, and talk about things that have already past as if they haven't happened yet. Confused? Well, that's our thing. /episode/index/show/cotus/id/1942250

Episode 17: Conventional Idiocy 05/02/2012

Episode 17: Conventional Idiocy In this week's episode, Shawn takes a trip to Chiller Theater to interact with the nearly famous. We debate the merits of New Girl, lament the lack of actual news in the world, and generally do nothing else to aid the progress of humanity. /episode/index/show/cotus/id/1933613

Episode 16: An Arrow to the Groin Complex 04/26/2012

Episode 16: An Arrow to the Groin Complex This week's episode is particularly meandering as Shawn and Brien's initial discussion of Hawkeye's uselessness in The Avengers wanders into discussions of the improbability of zombies, the futility of arguing the constitution, and several other inane soundbites. /episode/index/show/cotus/id/1928034

Episode 15: In Which the Cancellation Bunny Brings Us Back to Reality 04/14/2012

Episode 15: In Which the Cancellation Bunny Brings Us Back to Reality [Rated Explicit for Language] /episode/index/show/cotus/id/1917356

Episode 14: Fare Thee Well, Walking Dead... 03/20/2012

Episode 14: Fare Thee Well, Walking Dead... And so the second season closes on The Walking Dead and Shawn and Brien spend the hour wringing every little bit they can out of the season finale. We reflect on the overall success of the season and give you a spoiler filled blow by blow of every blood drenched second of the final episode. Rick's transformation into the Rick-Tator, Carol's new Lady Macbeth persona, and Lori's inevitable "Mother of the Year" award are all given their due. Plus, we offer up some juicy bits about what to expect next season and our own hopes and fears for what lies ahead for Rick and Company. You'll laugh, you'll cry -- but mostly you'll ask for an hour of your life back. Experience it all as COTUSradio presents a fond farewell to The Walking Dead. /episode/index/show/cotus/id/1892897

Episode 13: The Undead Viral Syndrome 03/12/2012

Episode 13: The Undead Viral Syndrome This week's episode of The Walking Dead was so incredible that we've added an extra thirty minutes to this week's episode! /episode/index/show/cotus/id/1885421

Episode 12: The Rushing Dead Principle 03/06/2012

Episode 12: The Rushing Dead Principle In this week's episode, Shawn and Brien talk about the only pill Rush Limbaugh isn't willing to pop and why the general state of discourse in America is so crap-tastic. After opening the show with a well reasoned, insightful interview clip from Yale University law professor Stephen Carter, your hosts dissect Limbaugh's inflammatory comments against law student Sandra Fluke and digress into a long winding tour of politics and media in America, until finally they set their sights on a target they can handle: Kirk Cameron. /episode/index/show/cotus/id/1879045

Episode 11: The Undead Oscar Conundrum 02/28/2012

Episode 11: The Undead Oscar Conundrum In this episode, Shawn and Brien dissect the Oscars, uncovering the bowels of this most ancient awards custom. After that, the boys slice open the lastest episodes of The Walking Dead, and engage in a brutal, taut analysis of the best show on television. The show wraps up with a meandering talk of Ricky Gervais's latest shows and some other stuff that's on television. Caution: Do not operate a vehicle when listening to this show, as it may other cause great agitation or extreme drowsiness. /episode/index/show/cotus/id/1872441

Episode 10: The Half Mast Manifesto 02/20/2012

Episode 10: The Half Mast Manifesto In this week's episode, the boys debate Governor Christie's decision to order all flags at half mast for Whitney Houston's funeral. Should this be an honor reserved for fallen soldiers and public servants? Do Houston's contributions during her life outweigh the turbulence of the last few years of her life? /episode/index/show/cotus/id/1859115

Episode 9: When Media Attacks 02/13/2012

Episode 9: When Media Attacks In this week's episode, Shawn and Brien come to the defense of a dog who defended himself against the unwanted shmoozing of a Denver reporter. This past week, news reports have circulated about Max, an Argentine Mastiff, who defensively snapped (not "attacked") Denver reporter Kyle Dyer after she unwittingly assumed an aggressive stance over the dog. Once again, mass media takes the sensationalistic stance of dogs "attacking" people rather than using this as an opportunity to teach people how to better deal with dogs. /episode/index/show/cotus/id/1851055

Episode 8: The Superbowl Special 02/06/2012

Episode 8: The Superbowl Special In a break from the regular format, Shawn and Brien discuss their expectations for the Big Game, its commercials, and its aged half-time show. Following the game, they discuss the realization of those expectations, which include great joy for one host and a great deal of ambivalence from another. /episode/index/show/cotus/id/1842661

Episode 7: Return of the Zombies 01/30/2012

Episode 7: Return of the Zombies In this week's Zombie Extravaganza, we interview director Jeff Stewart on his new films The Velvet Elvis and The Reunion. We also talk about the return of The Walking Dead, the infuriating "mid-season break", and creative 5K/obstacle course events like the zombie themed Run for Your Lives. /episode/index/show/cotus/id/1836151

Episode 6: Who's Got Time for a Revolution? 01/23/2012

Episode 6: Who's Got Time for a Revolution? In this week's episode, Shawn and Brien discuss Shawn's succubus obsession, argue over the effectiveness of Joseph Gordon Levitt's hitrecord.org, and praise the return of the ultra-violent action film thanks to Indonesian film THE RAID. /episode/index/show/cotus/id/1829164

Episode 5: A Celebration of Endings 01/16/2012

Episode 5: A Celebration of Endings The Death of SOPA, the last call for Tebow Time, and the impending early cancellation of new winter shows - all this and more and we spend an hour celebrating the endings of distasteful things. /episode/index/show/cotus/id/1820644

Episode 4: Santorum, Movies and Other Viruses 01/09/2012

Episode 4: Santorum, Movies and Other Viruses The Boys evaluate Rick Santorum's chances for a presidency (and a straight jacket) and take a look at how movies and movie theaters are coping with dropping attendance. /episode/index/show/cotus/id/1813771

Episode 3: Media Resolutions 01/02/2012

Episode 3: Media Resolutions In this week's episode, hosts Shawn and Brien suggest New Year's resolutions for the news and film industries. Along the way they discuss the Ron Paul/CNN controversy, new tv in January, and two recycled film franchises coming back this summer. /episode/index/show/cotus/id/1807893

COTUS X-Mas Special 12/24/2011

COTUS X-Mas Special Warm up the holidays with the first annual COTUS X-Mas Special. Listen as Shawn and Brien gleefully destroy the holiday traditions, music, and specials we all love so dearly. So, put the kids to bed and learn the true meaning of Christmas, courtesy of two very surly Scrooge McDuck's. /episode/index/show/cotus/id/1801807

COTUS Episode 1: The Boys Are Back in Town 12/21/2011

COTUS Episode 1: The Boys Are Back in Town Formerly Virgil's All-Night Podcast, COTUS (Culture of the United States) is a weekly show that examines American culture and media. /episode/index/show/cotus/id/1799263

COTUS (Culture of the United States) Radio

TOPICS