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The Middlebrow Multiverse

Middlebrow Multiverse

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Welcome to the Middlebrow Multiverse! A former lawyer and a former news guy bring you witty conversation on the topics that fascinate them and you - from news to culture to parenting to everyday frustrations and victories. Dive in and channel your inner middlebrow.
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Our champions are back at it with a look at the news. They ponder why Trump and Taylor Swift are so ever-present, when did America hit its peak foreign power, and wow, what a time to be a Gen-Xer. Finally, they discuss a little-known army of smart home products and its nefarious deeds.Middlebrow Multiverse による
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We get our first report card from our Middlebrow Ombudsman, who is watching out for our dear listeners and making sure Danny and Pete keep their content as middlebrow as possible. What is the definition of middlebrow? And do the lads hit the mark or fuck it up completely?Middlebrow Multiverse による
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The lads splash some cash to determine which of the Oscar Best Picture winners from the 2001-2010 decade is the zenith of middlebrow entertainment. Cash is King as they examine (WITH SPOILERS) Gladiator, A Beautiful Mind, Chicago, The Lord of the Rings: Return of the King, Million Dollar Baby, Crash, The Departed, No Country for Old Men, Slumdog Mi…
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Our heroes dig deep into the mailbag and answer questions about Pete's fancy car, an illicit fireworks show, the numbing sameness and mediocrity of modern life, the illusive concept that is middlebrow, and elite travel status. Ka-chow!Middlebrow Multiverse による
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The lads begin their spirited inquest into prize-winning middlebrow culture by sending three of these four Pulitzer Winners for Fiction to a grisly and untimely end: The Shipping News, The Road, American Pastoral, and The Amazing Adventures of Kavalier and Clay. Only one will survive to advance to the next round.…
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Danny misses a primo opportunity to do something whimsical and instead fumbles up some rather alarming statistics, setting the tone for a darker-than-usual episode. Then the fellas read you the news, including Boeing's problems, the self-taught savant that is decimating the pro bowling circuit, and the sad practical death of cryptids and UFOs. Fina…
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In the first installment of this intentionally myopic series, Pete shares the various forms of moral anxiety that accompanied his finger injury, the guys divulge what numbers they track most obsessively, and Pete offers a refreshing tonic to Dad bod shame.Middlebrow Multiverse による
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The fellas peer at the zeitgeist and assess Taylor Swift as Time Magazine's Person of the Year, the utter chaos that has replaced cable tv, the devolution of tipping culture, and how often we think about the Roman Empire.Middlebrow Multiverse による
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The gents are back with a Top 3 and some Fuck 'ems (and some "Cheers"), providing hot takes on dopamine, the two remaining categories of popular music, the divine nature of citrus libations, the disposal of equine remains, the leaping over of lecterns, and more.Middlebrow Multiverse による
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In the inaugural outing for the Middlebrow Culture Warrior, the boys discuss Jeeves & Wooster, the highly specific nature of Japanese culture, the latest breakthroughs in group text thread foreign policy, how the Metric System has failed Europe, and more. And we round it out with some "Fuck 'ems."Middlebrow Multiverse による
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Wolfgang Laib. German Artist. Medical Student, but then rebelled and went into the arts. Spiritual. Maybe wears Birkenstocks. Collects insane amount of pollen. Melts Beeswax by the sun. But do NOT invite him to be part of a Nature Show. He's a sweet, humble, thoughtful man who makes quietly beautiful work. You can find images from this episode on o…
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Keith Haring. Muralist and Painter. (You can also find his work on literally any product - usually at Urban Outfitters - which means it's probably illegal). He loves to meet people. He loves kids (but not in a creepy way!). He vibed with Dada. Crack is wack! He was buddies with everyone, including Basquiat, Warhol, and Madonna. He was a voice for c…
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Good Times with Chris Burden. Known for his Performances, Installations and Sculptures. He crouches in lockers. Asks friends to shoot him and nail his hands to VW Bugs. Possibly throws bricks at things he doesn't like. Loves shooting guns and making people nervous. LA's iconic light installation at LACMA. He's truly amazing and makes everyone feel …
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Ai Weiwei. Chinese conceptual artist. Activist. Dissenting badass. We recorded on his ALLEGED birthday. Smashes Urns. Middle finger to everything (not everyone). He designed a building for the Olympics -- but then he forgot about it! Loves Blackjack and possibly cats. Middlebrow is hosted by Olive Moya and Lindsey Schulz You can find images from th…
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Yayoi Kusama. Japanese artist. Dots, Pumpkins, Infinity Nets and Mirror Rooms. (Don't ask her why she paints her infinity nets though). She got ripped off by basically all famous artists. Aggressive and blatant. Smitten boys do anything for her. Kimonos and red leotards. Shame of What, Matsumoto? *Trigger Warning: we discuss Suicide and Trauma in t…
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Lorna Simpson. LORNA! Photographer and Multi-media artist. Wigs. Creepers stalking people having sex in bathrooms. Film Noir. Blind Tom. Olive finally watches video art. Beautiful color palettes. Lindsey finds her soulmate. Glaciers and ice. Ebony magazine. How to tell your significant other you're done cuddling. Middlebrow is hosted by Olive Moya …
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Minisode turned into MAXI-sode, so settle in! Olive's Artist: Jammie Holmes. Painter. Good at posing for photos in his Al Green chair. Memories. Family. Lindsey's Artist: Toyin Ojih Odutola. Painter. Perfect jawline. Storyteller. Best friends with Solange. Loves Timon (no one chooses Simba except Olive). Also, we teach you about Religion and Ghosts…
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Njideka Akunyili Crosby. Painter. Collager. Nigerian Born. Mark Bradford wants to be her best friend. Yale graduate (good choice). Actual Genius (with award to prove it). Her mother was a courageous badass. And most importantly, the nicest and funniest person you'd ever be lucky enough to meet! Middlebrow is hosted by Olive Moya and Lindsey Schulz …
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James Turrell. Light and Space Artist. WWII Baby. CIA. Celestial event planner. Sandy Claus. Quaker. Pilot. Starbucks in his crater? Kanye loves him (and Kendall too). James Turrell was chosen by our Unibrow Curator (and Lindsey's partner), George / Joji San. Middlebrow is hosted by Olive Moya and Lindsey Schulz You can find images from this episod…
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El Anatsui. Ghanian born, Nigeria-living Artist (Sculptor). A bag of trash changed his life. Bottle Tops. Massive scale. 40 Volunteers. No talking though. Putting curators on the spot! And now we are all Waiting in the Wings. This episode is brought to you by Natasha Roxanne and Kate. Middlebrow is hosted by Olive Moya and Lindsey Schulz You can fi…
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Félix González-Torres. Queer Cuban-American cutie. Romantic. HOTPANTS. Anti-studio artist. DOES NOT SKETCH. Overachiever. DO NOT take the lightbulbs, but everything else is up for grabs. Tragically passed away of AIDS complications. Save the candy. You can find images from this episode on our instagram HERE Middlebrow is hosted by Olive Moya and Li…
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Kathleen Ryan. (Take Two). American Sculptor. We wish we were her friend. Collector of bowling balls and bejeweled fruit. Cult of Ritual madness and Religious ecstasy. Mold and fruit flies. Desert horror flick. Find our Spotify playlist for the good tunes mentioned in this episode. Middlebrow is hosted by Olive Moya and Lindsey Schulz You can find …
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Claire Tabouret. French born-Los Angeles based Figurative Painter. Monet inspired. Recharging Crystals in the moonlight. Off the grid cabin living. And many serious children faces. Probably hates Olive. But we love her. Middlebrow is hosted by Olive Moya and Lindsey Schulz You can find images from this episode on our instagram HERE…
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Wendy MacNaughton. Illustrator. NY Times best selling author. Denim lover. Mean Cats. Feminist. (Check out www.womenwhodraw.com) / with our first ever guest - Unibrow Curator, and Olive's sister-in-law, Rachael! Middlebrow is hosted by Olive Moya and Lindsey Schulz You can find images from this episode on our instagram HERE…
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Ruth Asawa. American Sculptor. Japanese American (Nisei). World War History lessons. Multi-cultural work. Weaving metal and stringing green-beans. Housewife AND a badass artist. Fountain Lady. Making the world better through art education. Middlebrow is hosted by Olive Moya and Lindsey Schulz You can find images from this episode on our instagram H…
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Christo and Jeanne-Claude. Environmental Sculptors. Double Geminis. Self-funded work so they don't have to comprise with anyone! Massive work made with the help of both professional and "non-skilled workers." All about aesthetics. But also politics. Thats a Wrap! ...(get it?) Middlebrow is hosted by Olive Moya and Lindsey Schulz You can find images…
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Mark Bradford. American painter. 6'8". Hairstylist. MacArthur Genius. All around genius. Very approachable. He'll tell you what it means to be black and gay, his way. Can you paint without paint? Middlebrow is hosted by Olive Moya and Lindsey Schulz You can find images from this episode on our instagram HERE…
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Eva Hesse (E-Vuh Hess-Uh). Surrealist sculptor. Magnetic personality. Materials QWEEEN. Poetic riddler. Fuck the man, smash a glass. Unrequited love of everyone's life. Untimely death, and REAL tears from Lindsey. Middlebrow is hosted by Olive Moya and Lindsey Schulz You can find images from this episode on our instagram HERE…
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Clyff(ord) Still. Abstract Expressionist Painter. Sagittarius. DO NOT TALK ABOUT HIM! He's an intense guy, but he made a lot of work! (Literally, a house full of paintings). He may or may not have OCD. Has a (gorgeous) museum in Denver exclusively dedicated to his work because what Clyff wants, Clyff gets! Middlebrow is hosted by Olive Moya and Lin…
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Nina Chanel Abney. Painter. Possible Workaholic. Stuart Davis protege (not really). Color overload in the best way. Sells things straight outta school NBD. No one is mad at her. Middlebrow is hosted by Olive Moya and Lindsey Schulz You can find images from this episode on our instagram HERE
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