Culture Shook
Culture Shook
Culture Shook
Queer best friends, Marshall and Sabrina, share their humorous takes on pop culture, hot trends and the millennial condition.
HORROR MOVIES YOU MUST WATCH: PART TWO
In this episode of Culture Shook, Marshall and Sabrina review a few more stand-out  horror movies from their past, highlighting the pitfalls of characters who make stupid decisions that get them killed. Despite their criticisms, the hosts acknowledge real life experiences that parallel some of the themes discussed. It’s been decided that House of Wax should be left in 2005 but VHS and Hostel are worth a rewatch.     Music by: Nick D. Frenette & Sabrina Manning  Cover art by: Marshall Heritage
Oct 7, 2024
45 min
HORROR MOVIES YOU MUST WATCH: PART ONE
In this episode of Culture Shook, Marshall and Sabrina share some of their favourite and memorable horror movies just in time for Halloween. The hosts focus on three impactful films that they feel were overlooked by mainstream audiences. May, Ginger Snaps and Teeth are all female-centric blood baths that deserve your attention! Listen to find out what you’re getting yourself into before pressing play on these freaky flicks.    Music by: Nick D. Frenette & Sabrina Manning  Cover art by: Marshall Heritage
Sep 30, 2024
46 min
CHIMP CRAZY
In this episode of Culture Shook, Marshall and Sabrina dive into the wild world of the HBO docuseries, Chimp Crazy. After bingeing it the hosts agree that exotic animal owner Tonia Haddix is an instant icon and a very captivating star alongside her fugitive Hollywood chimp, Tonka. This Conversation highlights the complex relationships between humans and chimpanzees, the ethical dilemma of owning a really cool pet and the emotional toll on both the animals and their caretakers.  Music by: Nick D. Frenette & Sabrina Manning  Cover art by: Marshall Heritage
Sep 23, 2024
38 min
MTV REALITY SHOWS: PART TWO
In this episode of Culture Shook, Marshall and Sabrina continue their conversation about MTV reality shows. The hosts had different experiences with some of the most popular shows at the time; Marshall indulged in the glitz and glamour of the Hills while Sabrina was getting crazy and wild on the Jersey Shore. Featuring: Cribs, Becoming and My Super Sweet 16.  Notable clips for your consumption: Forgive and Forget https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FqrcLcpHyG4 “Where’s the beach?” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=avbAICV2SI0 Super Sweet Meltdowns  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tLT4_HafcbU Music by: Nick D. Frenette & Sabrina Manning Cover art by: Marshall Heritage
Sep 16, 2024
42 min
MTV REALITY SHOWS: PART ONE
In this episode of Culture Shook, Marshall and Sabrina slip into the fever dream of early 2000s MTV reality shows. Full of outrageous concepts and harmful stereotypes, the most popular shows at the time were horrific! But the hosts just can’t look away from the trashy car crash. Featuring: The Osbournes, Punk’d, A Shot at Love With Tila Tequila, Next, Room Raiders and Date My Mom.  Problematic clips for your consumption: Quintessential ‘Next’ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XOA1jCMfSSw&t=3s Gay Episode of ‘Next’ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CIIpvXBrSOQ Awful ‘Date My Mom’ finale https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-OM9Ug9jPTE Music by: Nick D. Frenette & Sabrina Manning  Cover art by: Marshall Heritage
Sep 9, 2024
38 min
INFOMERCIALS
In this episode of Culture Shook, Marshall and Sabrina get silly talking about their favourite infomercials from the glory days of paid programming. The Snuggie, Shake Wieght and Shamwow all earned shoutouts, listen to find out which other products the hosts deem iconic. Music by: Nick D. Frenette & Sabrina Manning  Cover art by: Marshall Heritage
Sep 2, 2024
45 min
EVOLUTION OF INSTAGRAM: PART TWO
In this episode of Culture Shook, Marshall and Sabrina continue their conversation about Instagram. They discuss the current state of social media trends, potential pros and cons of going viral and the expectations of highly curated profiles. What do you think the future of IG has in store for us? Music by: Nick D. Frenette & Sabrina Manning  Cover art by: Marshall Heritage
Aug 26, 2024
44 min
EVOLUTION OF INSTAGRAM: PART ONE
In this episode of Culture Shook, Marshall and Sabrina examine the evolution of instagram. Listen to find out how a humble, location based ‘check-in’ app transformed into the all consuming social media platform that it is today. #glowup  Music by: Nick D. Frenette & Sabrina Manning  Cover art by: Marshall Heritage
Aug 19, 2024
39 min
Y2K TRENDS WE LOVE/HATE
In this episode of Culture Shook, Marshall and Sabrina discuss some of the fashion trends that helped make Y2K such an exciting, hot mess. The hosts have a love/hate relationship when it comes to the statement pieces the decade had to offer and they think most will agree that the early 2000s had a very maximalist attitude. Do you think fake tans and the infamous dress over jeans style will ever make a comeback?   Music by: Nick D. Frenette & Sabrina Manning  Cover art by: Marshall Heritage
Aug 12, 2024
28 min
NOSTALGIA
In this episode of Culture Shook, Marshall and Sabrina revisit their favourite memories of nostalgia. They miss the warm fuzzy feelings of Saturday morning cartoons, scholastic book fairs and video stores but reminiscing about these childhood themes keeps the dreamy sensation alive. What are you nostalgic for? Music by: Nick D. Frenette & Sabrina Manning  Cover art by: Marshall Heritage
Aug 6, 2024
36 min
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