The Macademia Nuts

By: David Morris Ph.D.; Alec Tefertiller Ph.D. & Lindsey Maxwell Ph.D.
  • Summary

  • We’re media academics who chat about pop culture, media industries, news, and pretty much all things media
    © 2024 The Macademia Nuts
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Episodes
  • Episode 0079: Hawk Tuah and Other Summer Adventures
    Aug 7 2024

    Women have dominated the internet this summer, including the Oilers flasher and the Hawk Tuah girl. The discussion of viral moments and the long-term success of internet sensations somehow turns to Taylor Swift. Summer viewing and summer vacation discussions lead to conversations about childhood memories of cassette tapes and using CB radios during road trips. In this final part of the conversation, the Nuts discuss the idea of creating a fictional segment for their podcast, including different ideas and characters based on stereotypes of professors. The hosts end the conversation by discussing recent box office numbers and sharing some humorous memes.

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    1 hr and 5 mins
  • Episode 0078: Fast-Forwarding the Saucy Scenes in Bridgerton
    Jun 26 2024

    Justin Timberlake got a DUI, and Alec depended on very questionable sources on X for information about the arrest. Bridgerton season three was watched by all, and Lindsey was disappointed by the amount of saucy scenes, while Alec admitted he fast-forwards those. David and Lindsey are excited for ‘House of the Dragon’, though bracing themselves for potential letdowns, and Alec and Lindsey ate some crow for predicting a disappointing box office for 'Inside Out 2,’ which they both viewed in the theater with family, fueling its opening weekend success. Other conversations include Canadian sports and bacon, actor Glenn Powell and whether or not he is a Scientologist, and the disturbing true crime documentary 'Tell Them You Love Me' with its controversy surrounding facilitated communication.

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    1 hr and 26 mins
  • Episode 0077: Rate My Macademia Nut and Summer Box Office Predictions
    Jun 25 2024

    The conversation revolves around the topic of end-of-year evaluations for academics, focusing on the anxiety and impact of student evaluations of teaching. David reads Lindsey her Rate-My-Professor reviews, and it gets awkward. Beyond professor stuff, the conversation covers a range of topics including teaching styles, late work policies, women's sports, Eminem's new single, and the Cybertruck. Finally, the Nuts discuss the potential for upcoming movie releases to succeed or fail in the current theatrical release market.

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    1 hr and 18 mins

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