We discuss Glen Powell’s November 15 2025 hosting debut, one of the season’s strongest thanks to his full commitment, physicality, and enthusiasm. Luvell explores how “AI Photos” taps into concerns about AI ethics, memory, and “enshittification,” Charisse praises “Norwegian Movie” for illustrating cultivation theory and how media shapes perceptions of entire cultures, and Chuck highlights “Bob Army” for its choreography, queer slang, and playful stereotypes. We also examine the darkly comic return of MacGruber and the episode’s surprisingly sharp handling of Epstein, showcasing the show’s willingness to take risks.
Listen on Libsyn: https://directory.libsyn.com/episode/index/id/39307030
Listen on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/episode-48-glen-powell-s51e06/id1712886779
Readings
Bender, E. M., & Hanna, A. (2025). The AI Con: How to fight big tech’s hype and create the future we want. Random House. https://thecon.ai/
Chayka, K. (2025 Oct 1). The Age of Enshittification
https://www.newyorker.com/culture/infinite-scroll/the-age-of-enshittification
Gerbner, G., & Gross, L. (2017). Living with television: The violence profile. In The fear of crime (pp. 169-195). Routledge. https://www.taylorfrancis.com/chapters/edit/10.4324/9781315086613-10/living-television-violence-profile-george-gerbner-larry-gross
Resources
Boots (2025) https://www.netflix.com/title/81427990
Kessler, B. (Director). (1969). The gay deceivers [Film]. Fanfare Films. https://youtu.be/nwF_vjWhVvM
Fox, E. (Director). (2002). Yossi & Jagger [Film]. Assaf Amir Productions. https://youtu.be/h58eqMdiVbw
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