2 months ago • Pop Culture Detective

I'm bad at asking for support but here goes. I recently revamped Patreon backer levels for Pop Detective. This channel is 100% funded by viewers! No ads! No corporate sponsorships! Backers get early access to media supercuts. Have a look:  https://patreon.com/popdetective 

5 months ago • Pop Culture Detective

ICYMI :Our latest video essay isn't really about Fortnite per se. It just uses the game as a lens to talk about social game design, digital friendship, and human nature. Since this is a little different than other Pop Detective videos, what did you think? 

Searching for Humanity in Fortnite's Battle Royale

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6 months ago • 215,624 views

6 months ago • Pop Culture Detective

Our next video essay on the ideology of Fortnite is almost ready! Make sure you're subscribed and maybe hit the bell thingy. Patreon supporters can see a two minute preview right now.  https://www.patreon.com/popdetective 

1 year ago (edited) • Pop Culture Detective

New video essay coming soon!  #EarthDay 

1 year ago • Pop Culture Detective

6 years and 28 video essays later... Thank you! 

1 year ago • Pop Culture Detective

New audio episode! We discuss why the fair use doctrine is so important for independent media creators. We also dig into how copyright and fair use interacts with YouTube’s content ID system. 

Demystifying Fair Use, Copyright, and Content ID - Audio Episode 09

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1 year ago • 15,503 views

1 year ago (edited) • Pop Culture Detective

Our video essays are 100% funded by viewers like you! There are no ads, no sponsorships, and no paywalls. Please support our channel via Patreon:  https://patreon.com/popdetective 
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1 year ago • Pop Culture Detective

New Audio Episode featuring award-winning Swedish sci-fi artist Simon Stålenhag. We discuss what it’s like for a small artist to be courted by the Hollywood machine. And talk about the negative implications of AI art generators. 

A Conversation with Artist Simon Stålenhag - Audio Episode 08

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1 year ago • 20,484 views

1 year ago • Pop Culture Detective

In our latest audio episode we investigate the mind-bending multiverse movie "Everything Everywhere All At Once" and discuss the messages and meaning embedded in its cinematic madness. Please note that these audio episodes won't show up in your YouTube feed unless you hit the bell icon. 

The Multiversal Case of Everything Everywhere - Audio Episode 07

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1 year ago • 52,737 views

2 years ago • Pop Culture Detective

Did you know Pop Culture Detective is also on TikTok? You'll find short clips from video essays and podcasts including some from our latest "The Ethics of Looking" video. Please give us a follow!  https://www.tiktok.com/@popdetective