The Macademia Nuts
We’re media academics who chat about pop culture, media industries, news, and pretty much all things media
The Macademia Nuts
Episode 0049: The Macademia Nuts Jump the Shark
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David Morris, Ph.D.; Alec Tefertiller, Ph.D., & Lindsey Maxwell, Ph.D.
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Season 2
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Episode 49
Is The Idol the worst television show ever made? The Nuts discuss. In other terrible media news, the Nuts discuss the box office struggles of multiple tentpole motion pictures this summer, with the discussion turning to larger media financial struggles, including Disney’s issues with Disney+ and ESPN. Finally, the Nuts discuss the concept of jumping the shark in the context of one of their favorite shows: The Great.
