Episodes

  • Egyptian Representation in Marvel's Moon Knight, the SCARLET SCARAB, and the Oscar Isaac of it all
    May 16 2022

    In this episode we cover the Disney Plus/Marvel series Moon Knight. We get into Egyptian representation, DID, and fan out over the Scarlet Scarab, Oscar Isaac and more. 
    *Episode contains spoilers*
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    1 hr and 9 mins
  • Dear Reader, Are Thou Team Eloise or Team Penelope? We Talk Bridgerton Season 2
    May 2 2022

    Dear Reader, we are once again the talk of the ton as we discuss the presence of the Sharmas, who Lady Whistledown is, and our guesses for season 3...Put your name on our dance card and join us as we discuss Bridgerton season two. 
    *Episode contains spoilers*
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    1 hr and 4 mins
  • "Fear or love, baby? Don't say the answer" Talking Tick...Tick...Boom! (2021)
    Mar 14 2022

    Time keeps slipping and we need to pay rent. In this episode Mela and Carlos, without our co-host Omar, talk Netflix's Tick...Tick...Boom! Based on the life and show by Jonathan Larson. We talk being in our 30s, getting older, being creative, nostalgia and more. 
    CW: We also discuss current anti-gay and anti-trans legislation and anti-queer sentiment from the 90s of the film and the current moment. 

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    1 hr and 1 min
  • We Witness Earth History as the Eternals (2021)
    Feb 28 2022

    This week we witness the last 7000 years of Earth history with Marvel Studios' The Eternals (2021)  and talk comic adaptations, representation, and the complexities of the MCU and more. 

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    1 hr and 10 mins
  • Diving In to Disney and Pixar's Luca (2021)
    Feb 14 2022

    In this episode we splash around the Italian coastline and transform into sea monsters with our pals Luca and Alberto. We dive into daddy issues, the beautiful art, the queer reading, Italian representation and more. 

    For more Play.Hype.Dialogue check us out on Instagram @Play.Hype.Dialogue

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    55 mins
  • We talk Disney's Encanto (2021)
    Jan 31 2022

     The Madrigals may not talk about Bruno but we do. On this new episode to start 2022, we get into the new Disney Animated feature Encanto (2021). From Bruno, and the amazing song of his name, to family dynamics, we cover it all and more. Check us out here or wherever you get your podcasts. 

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    1 hr and 2 mins
  • P.H.D. Episode 2.2 - Judas and the Black Messiah/One Night in Miami
    Feb 24 2021

    Play.Hype.Dialogue Season 2, Episode 2 explores Judas and the Black Messiah AND One Night in Miami. All love to the revolution. Join us as we talk Hollywood portrayals of revolutionary struggle. #BlackLivesMatter  #BlackLiberationMatters #BlackHistoryMonth

    Let us know what you thought of the movies and the episode over at IG @play.hype.dialogue.

    Play.Hype.Dialogue is a monthly podcast hosted by three creative PhDs who binge watch shows and talk justice, representation, and everything popular culture.

     You can learn more about the North Star Fund here, and the Let Us Breathe Fund here.  You can join Carlos in donating here.

    Content warning: In this episode we discuss racism, white supremacy, and political assassinations. 

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    1 hr and 12 mins
  • P.H.D. Episode 2.1 - We Watched Bridgerton for the Plot
    Feb 1 2021

    Play.Hype.Dialogue is BACK with Season Two, and we're coming in hot talking about the latest Shondaland sensation, Bridgerton. Did you love it? Hate it? Binge it in one day like Carlos? We talk race and historical accuracy, eat the rich, colorism, gender relationship, and power. Join us to hear our takes on the whole season, then let us know what you thought over at IG @play.hype.dialogue. [This episode contains spoilers for the full season of Bridgerton].

    Play.Hype.Dialogue is a new podcast hosted by three creative PhDs who binge watch shows and talk justice, representation, mythology, and everything popular culture.

    Content warning: We briefly discuss sexual assault, with warning, in the middle of the episode. Stay safe ya'll. 

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    1 hr and 30 mins