Hollywood
Organization
Hollywood is a metonym for the cinema of the United States, representing the major film studios and the broader American film industry. It has had a profound effect on the global film industry and popular culture since the early 20th century, characterized by its dominant classical storytelling style.
8 episodes featuring Hollywood
The Big Picture
Endgame Encore tests Hollywood’s appetite for theatrical nostalgia
The episode uses one weekend’s releases to examine whether eventized rereleases can compete with new films and reshape theatrical economics.
Sep 28, 2026 · 2h 24m
Search Engine
Japan turns cultural influence into a travel boom
The episode explains how stories, policy, affordability, and everyday reliability combined to make Japan a defining destination for American travelers.
Sep 11, 2026 · 53 min
Global News Podcast
US-Iran strikes test diplomacy as crises spread worldwide
The episode connects a dangerous military escalation with humanitarian disasters, cultural destruction, migration fears, scientific discovery, and an uneven cultural recovery.
Aug 31, 2026 · 32 min
The Joe Rogan Experience: Protect Our Parks
Joe Rogan and Joe DeRosa champion creative independence over Hollywood gatekeeping
The shift toward creator-owned platforms and independent comedy hubs is fundamentally changing how media is produced, funded, and distributed.
Aug 12, 2026 · 2h 43m
Today, Explained
Microdramas expose streaming’s attention crisis
Television is adapting to fragmented attention and abundant online video, raising a harder question about whether simpler entertainment can preserve excellence.
Aug 7, 2026 · 29 min
Fearless with Jason Whitlock
Whitlock challenges the WNBA’s culture-first identity
The episode examines whether the WNBA’s inclusion-driven branding is strengthening the league or intensifying disputes over competition, identity, and public attention.
Aug 5, 2026 · 1h 12m
The Daily
Scholars debate the modern power of the Odyssey ahead of Nolan film
As a major Hollywood adaptation looms, the creators shaping how we read ancient myths today reveal how translating and reclaiming these stories keeps their themes of trauma and hospitality alive.
Jul 12, 2026 · 53 min
The Daily
Low-budget horror hits signal a Gen Z revolution at the box office
Hollywood's reliance on established intellectual property is failing to connect with a younger generation that craves original stories and digital-first aesthetics.
Jun 16, 2026 · 33 min