The Macademia Nuts
We’re media academics who chat about pop culture, media industries, news, and pretty much all things media
Podcasting since 2022 • 83 episodes
The Macademia Nuts
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Episode 0082: Chimps and YouTube Controversies
The series 'Chimp Crazy' has fascinated Lindsey, and Alec has many unexpected opinions about monkey ownership and monkey media. Other topics include the controversy surrounding YouTuber Mr. Beast, Alec’s difficult relationship with Florida Stat...
September 15, 2024
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Season 3
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Episode 82
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52:07
Episode 0081: Great Media Scholars and Breakdancers
How else would the episode start than with a discussion of the most famous scholar in the Nuts’ field, the Breakdancer RayGun. As with most of the world, the Nuts are skeptical. Other embarrassing moments in the Olympics are discussed, as well ...
September 13, 2024
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Season 3
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Episode 81
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56:46
Episode 0080: Twisters and other Pole Vaulting Incidents
With the release of the summer event movie “Twisters” imminent, the Nuts talk about their experiences with hurricanes and the impact of weather coverage in the media. They then discuss the Olympics, including Simone Biles' return to the Olympic...
September 11, 2024
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Season 3
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Episode 80
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1:00:56
Episode 0079: Hawk Tuah and Other Summer Adventures
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 vacati...
August 06, 2024
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Season 3
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Episode 79
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1:04:54
Episode 0078: Fast-Forwarding the Saucy Scenes in Bridgerton
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 fa...
June 26, 2024
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Season 3
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Episode 78
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1:25:52