
The Macademia Nuts
We’re media academics who chat about pop culture, media industries, news, and pretty much all things media
Podcasting since 2022 • 101 episodes
The Macademia Nuts
Latest Episodes
Episode 0100: The 100th Episode Extravaganza
It’s the 100th episode, and it is a time to reflect on the Macademia Nuts’ journey, share humorous anecdotes about food preferences, and dive into the topic of unpopular opinions, particularly around reality TV and the concept of guilty p...
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Season 4
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Episode 100
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1:10:50

Episode 0099: Walton Goggins Is a National Treasure
HBO is obsessed with Walton Goggins, and the Nuts are here for it. The Nuts are also interested in the success of video game adaptations, especially kid-centered adaptations like Super Mario and Sonic. They discuss the nostalgia factor that con...
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Season 4
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Episode 99
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1:07:25

Episode 0098: The Nuts Are Your Huckleberry
Alec is very excited due to the news about the release of the film 'Coyote vs. Acme,' and the Nuts have thoughts about the film industry and the impact of mergers on movie releases. The Nuts collectively pour one out for Val Kilmer with a discu...
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Season 4
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Episode 98
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59:30

Episode 0097: The Podcast is Now Tenured
The podcast is now completely tenured and well-rested after spring break. The Nuts discuss academic culture, tenure requirements, and gardening. Streaming strategies and popular culture naturally arise as discussion topics, and the Nuts explore...
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Season 4
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Episode 97
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52:42

Episode 0096: Children’s Television is Now Just YouTube
It’s an episode focused on the latest and greatest in streaming television, including the new season of Reacher, the upcoming show Andor, and the Apple TV series Silo. Oh, and the Oscars are coming up, and the Nuts wonder if anyone cares. Other...
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Season 4
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Episode 96
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1:01:49
