Advertise on podcast: Pop Culture Case Study

Rating

★★★★★

from

1 reviews

Description

Pop Culture Case Study is a movie podcast, of course, but far from one that merely reviews films old and new. Though they are sure to don their critical hats in every episode, hosts David Giannini and Will Bjarnar view fresh and classic cinematic offerings through a psychological lens, with Dave using his background as a therapist and counselor to analyze a psych-centric theme. The duo also details their varying anticipation levels for each new film, and what makes their chosen rewatch something worth revisiting (or, you know, never watching again). New episodes drop every Friday, but until then, they’ll be here, diagnosing your favorites, and judging you for what you watch.

Unlock Pop Culture Case Study podcast Email contact info,
Listeners & Audience details

Email contact information

Direct podcast contact details

Listeners

Audience numbers & engagement insights

Audience details

Podcast Insights

Podcast episodes

Check latest episodes from Pop Culture Case Study podcast

Sullivan's Travels (248) and Annie Hall (247)

2026/10/22

Episode Notes We are back again for episode 2! This time we take a look at SULLIVAN'S TRAVELS and ANNIE HALL. That's right, we were lucky enough to have a comedy double feature. We talk about the staying power of Sullivan's Travels and how sometimes you just can't hide beauty. As we move forward to Woody Allen (uh oh), we talk about emotional baggage and surprising cinematics! Follow the show on Twitter Follow the show on Instagram Dave's Substack Follow Dave on Letterboxd Follow Will on Twitter Follow Dave on Twitter Logo artwork by Jess Hewlett

Episode 01 - Born in Flames (250) and Pandora's Box (249)

2026/10/08

Episode Notes Hello and welcome to the first episode of Who Watches The Watchlist! As we start out journey through the Sight and Sound 250, we start with BORN IN FLAMES and PANDORA'S BOX! WIth BORN IN FLAMES we get to talk about guerilla filmmaking, prescient views on bodily autonomy, plus some odd coincidences. Moving to PANDORA'S BOX we talk (even if they don't) about silent films, fashionable haircuts, and whether or not this is an evil movie. Glad to have you with us on this long journey! Let's go! Follow the show on Twitter Follow the show on Instagram Dave's Substack Follow Dave on Letterboxd Follow Will on Twitter Follow Dave on Twitter Logo artwork by Jess Hewlett

Who Watches The Watchlist Trailer

2026/08/31

Episode Notes Just a little intro here. Join Dave and Will on their adventure through the Sight and Sound Top 250, lots of episodes to come! Follow the show on Twitter Follow the show on Instagram Dave's Substack Follow Dave on Letterboxd Follow Will on Twitter Follow Dave on Twitter http://x.com/darnthatdave Logo artwork by Jess Hewlett

A Goodbye to Pop Culture Case Study

2026/08/30

Episode Notes Goodbye to over a decade of podcasting...hello to somethiing new Find out more at https://pop-culture-case-study.pinecast.co

Who Framed Roger Rabbit? and Prejudice (Coyote vs. Acme)

2026/08/28

Episode Notes Welp, this is it folks (for now). Will and Dave close out Pop Culture Case Study with the perfect movie, WHO FRAMED ROGER RABBIT?! Thank goodness that COYOTE VS. ACME gave us the excuse. See you soon! Follow the show on Twitter Follow the show on Instagram Dave's Substack Follow Dave on Letterboxd Follow Will on Twitter Follow Dave on Twitter Find out more at https://pop-culture-case-study.pinecast.co

The Vast of Night and Validation (The Rivals of Amziah King)

2026/08/21

Episode Notes For the relese of THE RIVAL OF AMZIAH KING, we talk Andrew Patterson's first movie, THE VAST OF NIGHT! Follow the show on Twitter Follow the show on Instagram Dave's Substack Follow Dave on Letterboxd Follow Will on Twitter Follow Dave on Twitter Find out more at https://pop-culture-case-study.pinecast.co

Under the Silver Lake and Nihilism (The End of Oak Street)

2026/08/14

Episode Notes Dave has finally gone back to UNDER THE SILVER LAKE! He and Will talk about that, not caring about anything, and THE END OF OAK STREET! Follow the show on Twitter Follow the show on Instagram Dave's Substack Follow Dave on Letterboxd Follow Will on Twitter Follow Dave on Twitter Find out more at https://pop-culture-case-study.pinecast.co

Blackberry and The Dunning-Kruger Effect (Tony)

2026/08/07

Episode Notes Come to Waterloo, where the vampires hang out! That's right, in honor of Matt Johnson's new movie, TONY, we talk a weird biopic in BLACKBERRY! Follow the show on Twitter Follow the show on Instagram Dave's Substack Follow Dave on Letterboxd Follow Will on Twitter Follow Dave on Twitter Find out more at https://pop-culture-case-study.pinecast.co

Portrait of a Lady on Fire and The Female Gaze (I Want Your Sex)

2026/07/31

Episode Notes What could Dave and Will possibly say about PORTRAIT OF A LADY ON FIRE, a perfect movie. Ends up, quite a lot! They talk the female gaze, art, longing, and, of course, Celine Sciamma... Follow the show on Twitter Follow the show on Instagram Dave's Substack Follow Dave on Letterboxd Follow Will on Twitter Follow Dave on Twitter Find out more at https://pop-culture-case-study.pinecast.co

Blue Ruin and Authority Bias (Motor City)

2026/07/24

Episode Notes This week, we get Alan Ritchson (Jack Reacher) absolutely wrecking shop in MOTOR CITY. We talk listening to authority and ineffective action heroes in BLUE RUIN! Follow the show on Twitter Follow the show on Instagram Follow Dave on Letterboxd Follow Will on Twitter Follow Dave on Twitter Find out more at https://pop-culture-case-study.pinecast.co

O Brother, Where Art Thou and Individuation (The Odyssey)

2026/07/17

Episode Notes Well folks, we are finally here. It is time for THE ODYSSEY! Christopher Nolan's latest epic starring....everyone is in major release. To celebrate this feat, we take a look at the best Odyssey movie, the Coen Brothers O BROTHER WHERE ART THOU! Follow the show on Twitter Follow the show on Instagram Follow Dave on Letterboxd Follow Will on Twitter Follow Dave on Twitter Find out more at https://pop-culture-case-study.pinecast.co

Monsoon Wedding and Familial Expectations (Evil Dead Burn)

2026/07/10

Episode Notes Ok, so EVIL DEAD BURN is coming out. Are we talking horror movies? No chance. This episode is a family affair as we talk familial expectations and MONSOON WEDDING! Follow the show on Twitter Follow the show on Instagram Follow Dave on Letterboxd Follow Will on Twitter Follow Dave on Twitter Find out more at https://pop-culture-case-study.pinecast.co

Monsters, Inc. and Negativity Bias (Minions & Monsters)

2026/07/03

Episode Notes It is time for monster movies, for kids! For the release of MINIONS & MONSTERS, we return to the Pixar well to talk MONSTERS, INC! We talk corporate evil, negativity bias, and, for some reason, Islamophobia. Yeah, man, I have no idea. Follow the show on Twitter Follow the show on Instagram Follow Dave on Letterboxd Follow Will on Twitter Follow Dave on Twitter Find out more at https://pop-culture-case-study.pinecast.co

Cruella and The Shadow Self (Supergirl)

2026/06/26

Episode Notes Dave, thanks to James Gunn, Craig Gillespie, and SUPERGIRL, finally gets his way! We talk Carl Jung, The Shadow Self, Emma Stone, and CRUELLA! Follow the show on Twitter Follow the show on Instagram Follow Dave on Letterboxd Follow Will on Twitter Follow Dave on Twitter Find out more at https://pop-culture-case-study.pinecast.co

I Saw The TV Glow and Gender Dysphoria (Leviticus)

2026/06/19

Episode Notes Finally, our first chance to talk about I SAW THE TV GLOW. We talk Schoenbrun, amazing visuals, queer cinema, all for the release of LEVITICUS! Follow the show on Twitter Follow the show on Instagram Follow Dave on Letterboxd Follow Will on Twitter Follow Dave on Twitter Find out more at https://pop-culture-case-study.pinecast.co