Get ready for On the Culture's Crest, a new podcast where Jacob Calta and I cut through the whitewater of modern art and entertainment. We’re diving into trends, news, and craft across music, movies, fiction, and beyond. Each episode we’ll be chatting about what’s shaping culture, and where it’s headed. Hosted at Transistor.fm, this is our running dialog about the growing wave that will change the game.
We’re at a cultural crossroads as you well know. Mainstream entertainment’s grip is slipping, and indie creators are rewriting the rules, but not without a whole new set of hazards. With sharp takes and casual vibes, Jacob and I will explore how these shifts play out. From atomization’s impact on discovering new work to the pitfalls of niche ideologies in art, we’re here to unpack it all and spotlight the ideas that matter.
Jacob’s a natural co-host for this journey. A collaborator on ANVIL: Iron Age Magazine and a voice in indie circles, he brings a unique lens to where culture meets creativity. Our first episode, recorded back in February, dives right in; asking if mainstream entertainment is even built to last. We’ll dig into how fragmented audiences are changing our engagement with art and wrestle with the missteps of "right wing art/entertainment," all while keeping it real and unscripted. You can find out all about him here.
On the Culture's Crest is a front-row seat to a cultural sea change. Listen in as we feature indie trailblazers, dissect emerging currents, and chase the ideas that could redefine the landscape. Our debut dropped this morning, so join us every other Thursday on your platform of choice as we navigate the cultural tides and celebrate the creators riding high. With any luck, we’ll catch the next big wave together!