Best Samuel Polay Podcasts (2024)

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Paramount+ Launch Plus 36:37

3y ago36:37

36:37

Hoooo boy we took a break but streaming news sure didn’t. Samuel talks about the Paramount+ (soft) launch and then he and Calvin dive into all the streaming news they’ve missed. Also you, lovely listener, can look forward to a new episode this week touching on the world of gaming as well as a sorry for being gone so long/--- Support this podcast: h…

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2021 Streaming Wars Preview 1:12:41

3+ y ago1:12:41

1:12:41

Samuel and Calvin give a (belated) preview of what to expect in 2021’s stage of the streaming wars. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/culturevacuum/support

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HBO Max Changes the Game 50:51

3+ y ago50:51

50:51

Every Warner bros movie is heading to HBO Max and Samuel and Calvin are here to break down why this is a game changing action from the studio. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/culturevacuum/support

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The PS5 is Here! 1:16:25

3+ y ago1:16:25

1:16:25

Samuel and Calvin are joined by Michael Watts to discuss the PS5 launch! Next-gen gaming is here!--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/culturevacuum/support

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A Phone and A President 1:12:08

3+ y ago1:12:08

1:12:08

Joe Biden is the next President. Trump is trying to do a coup. Also, Calvin got an iPhone 12. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/culturevacuum/support

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Apple iPhone Event (2020) 1:26:48

3+ y ago1:26:48

1:26:48

Samuel and Calvin discuss recent restructuring at Disney and then go deep into the new products announced at Apple’s October iPhone Event. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/culturevacuum/support

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Ep. 69: Apple and Epic enter the Fandome 1:00:33

4y ago1:00:33

1:00:33

Samuel and Calvin break down the lawsuit between Apple and Epic Games and discuss DC Fandome. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/culturevacuum/support

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68: Peacock and Xbox 40:06

4y ago40:06

40:06

Samuel gives a brief review of Peacock, the worst streaming launch of the year, and then him and Calvin discuss Microsoft's Exclusive Games event. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/culturevacuum/support

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Ep. 67: WWDC 2020 1:00:16

4y ago1:00:16

1:00:16

Samuel and Calvin break down all the big announcements from Apple’s WWDC 2020. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/culturevacuum/support

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Ep.66: PS5 Launch and the State of Next Gen Consoles 1:28:32

4y ago1:28:32

1:28:32

Sony has now revealed a ton more information about the PlayStation 5, including what games to expect as well as the design. So this week, we take a lot of time to break down where both next-gen consoles from Sony and Microsoft are leading up to their launches this holiday season, as well as speculate about what customers can expect. Also, Samuel br…

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Ep. 65: HBO Max Launch (Black Lives Matter) 1:20:36

4y ago1:20:36

1:20:36

Total honesty, it felt weird talking about the atrocious behavior of violent cops and how they abuse the black community in the same hour we talked about HBO Max, but we felt we’d be doing a disservice not talking about the change in our country that has followed the murder of George Floyd. So yes, we spend a lot of time talking about something you…

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Ep. 64: Joe Rogan’s Snyder Cut 1:31:52

4y ago1:31:52

1:31:52

Joe Rogan sold out to Spotify, the Snyder Cut is actually happening, and Avatar (the good avatar) is a thing you can watch on Netflix.--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/culturevacuum/support

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Ep. 63: Mostly Tech Stuff 1:08:41

4y ago1:08:41

1:08:41

The media world is still shut down so we take time to focus on the developments in the world of technology. We discuss the Unreal Engine 5 demo for PS5, an update on Quibi, and much more!--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/culturevacuum/support

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Ep. 62: A Hodge Podge 1:17:08

4y ago1:17:08

1:17:08

There’s still nothing new to talk about so Samuel and Calvin talk everything from QAnon to new iPad Keyboards, and end with a brief discussion on the FX show “Dave.”--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/culturevacuum/support

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Ep. 61: Devs Review 1:41:32

4y ago1:41:32

1:41:32

Samuel and Calvin talk about rumors of a customer processor for Pixel phones as well as the launch of the Oneplus 8 series phones and the 2020 iPhone SE. Later they are joined by Eliot Dewberry of the Youtube Channel “Internet Today” to discuss the season finale of ‘Devs.’--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/culturevacu…

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Ep. 60: The Quibis have Landed 1:10:03

4+ y ago1:10:03

1:10:03

Samuel and Calvin are joined by Ricky Hayberg of the youtube channel “Internet Today” to discuss the launch of Quibi as Culture Vacuum’s coverage of the streaming wars continues. Recode Interview with Quibi founder Jeffrey Katzenberg Please support us on Patreon --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/culturevacuum/support…

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Ep. 59: Tiger King 45:04

4+ y ago45:04

45:04

Samuel and Calvin may be late to the Tiger King train but they sure aren’t gonna let that stop them from talking about it as blissful distraction in these trying times. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/culturevacuum/support

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Ep. 58: The Bidet Apocalypse 1:07:45

4+ y ago1:07:45

1:07:45

The Coronavirus is still happening so we’re still going to talk about it. But to keep you entertained we also discuss new details on Next Gen Consoles, the death of E3, and new iPads. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/culturevacuum/support

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Ep.57: We've Gone Viral (Season 4 Premiere) 57:41

4+ y ago57:41

57:41

What better way to start the new season than with a global pandemic. Hold on to your butts and wash your hands. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/culturevacuum/support

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The 2020 Oscar Nominees are In...! 49:05

4+ y ago49:05

49:05

Tune in for the results of our Oscar Nomination predictions and our thoughts on the nominees as a whole in this little bonus episode. Season 4 coming in February --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/culturevacuum/support

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Ep. 56: Season 3 Finale-The Best (and Worst) of 2019 1:21:26

4+ y ago1:21:26

1:21:26

Samuel and Michael discuss their favorite and least favorite movies and TV shows of the year ahead of the Oscar Nominations next week. Thank you for an incredible season 3! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/culturevacuum/support

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Ep. 55: The Year in Gaming (2019) 1:08:40

4+ y ago1:08:40

1:08:40

Samuel and Calvin break down the year in gaming: notable titles, big industry shifts and trends, and what to look forward to with the next generation of home consoles just around the corner. They also talk about Apple's new Mac Pro and the importance of it to a very specific set of people. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/po…

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Ep. 54: Predicting the Oscars Nominations 50:00

4+ y ago50:00

50:00

Michael is back in the guest seat as he and Samuel try to predict the nominees for the 2020 Academy Awards. Plus! An open letter to Star Wars Fans. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/culturevacuum/support

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Ep.53 Disney+ Launch and Parasite 1:24:29

4+ y ago1:24:29

1:24:29

Samuel is joined by Michael this week to run through some of Samuel’s predictions that have come to pass, the launch of Disney+ and the Mandalorian, and review Bong Joon-Ho’s latest masterpiece “Parasite”.--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/culturevacuum/support

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Ep. 52: Apple TV+ Launch Review 1:08:33

4+ y ago1:08:33

1:08:33

Samuel and Calvin talk about the AirPods Pro and PC gaming before reviewing the launch lineup of Apple TV+ as the streaming wars start. Is Dickinson the hot new teen dramedy? Is See the next Game of Thrones? Will For All Mankind set a new standard for historical fiction? Will the Morning Show score Apple the Emmy gold they seek? Are these questions…

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Ep.51: The Politician 59:56

4+ y ago59:56

59:56

Michael joins us again to fill in for Calvin this week to talk Netflix's The Politician and revive he and Samuel's usual brand of disorganized wonder. Support the show on Patreon --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/culturevacuum/support

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Ep.50: Joker's Society Movie 1:03:51

5y ago1:03:51

1:03:51

It's the Joker review. It's the fiftieth episode. It's an episode with Michael as a guest. It's the one where there is indeed a society that is discussed to figure out if people live in it. And also all the bad Joker impressions are saved for the end. Thanks for listening fellow society members. Support the Show on Patreon --- Support this podcast:…

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Ep.49: The One Where Kevin Feige Had a Good Week 1:02:19

5y ago1:02:19

1:02:19

This is more of a rambling episode in which Samuel and Calvin talk about the new iPhone cameras, Kevin Feige's announced Star Wars project, and Spider-Man's reentry into the MCU. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/culturevacuum/support

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Ep.48: Apple TV+ and Carnival Row 1:32:00

5y ago1:32:00

1:32:00

Apple has more details on their forthcoming streaming service that may just make it worth checking out, and Amazon has the first of many forthcoming expensive fantasy shows out now with "Carnival Row." Come and see if they're worth your time on an all new Culture Vacuum. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/culturevacuu…

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Ep.47: D23 and Mindhunter Season 2 1:12:47

5y ago1:12:47

1:12:47

Samuel and Calvin break down all the spicy Disney+ news out of the D23 convention and review the second season of Netflix's Mindhunter. Support the show on Patreon --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/culturevacuum/support

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Ep.46: BIG SPIDER-MAN NEWS!? 1:09:44

5y ago1:09:44

1:09:44

OHHHHHHHHH boy do we have stuff to talk about this week. Disney sabotaged their Spider-man deal with Sony like they were trying to win a Chinese Trade War, Apple TV+ has a price and rumored release date, 20th Century Fox is likely shut down because Dark Phoenix bombed so hard. It's an all news episode of Culture Vacuum, and Samuel and Calvin are he…

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Ep. 45: Me and Hobbs and Shaw and THE BOYS! 1:06:01

5y ago1:06:01

1:06:01

Samuel and Calvin jump deep into the stupid with "Fast and Furious Presents: Hobbs and Shaw" but climb out into the lightening with Amazon Prime's "The Boys." I don't know if you know, but those super heroes sure do live in a society. Support the show on Patreon --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/culturevacuum/support…

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Ep. 44: Once Upon A Time In Hollywood 1:10:13

5y ago1:10:13

1:10:13

There's a mix of rambling regarding Comic-con, the Lion King, and cults before Samuel and Calvin get into their conversation around Quentin Tarantino's latest opus "Once Upon A Time In Hollywood" (spoilers they loved it). You should know the drill at this point though. Support the show on Patreon --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify…

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Bonus Interview: The Snyder Cut 1:19:30

5y ago1:19:30

1:19:30

Samuel sits down to talk with an organizer of the online "Release the Snyder Cut" campaign. Support the Show on Patreon --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/culturevacuum/support

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Ep. 43: San Diego Comic Con 2019 but Mostly Marvel 36:29

5y ago36:29

36:29

Shorter episode this week. Samuel sat down with his friend Andrew to discuss the Marvel panel and Comic Con this year and the show and movie announcements they felt were the standouts this year. Lady Thor! WandaVision! And much more. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/culturevacuum/support…

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Ep. 42: Chernobyl 1:02:07

5y ago1:02:07

1:02:07

Samuel and Calvin cover the other likely winner of Best Limited Series at the Emmys this year, HBO's Chernobyl. They discuss the history around the show, the creators...interesting career path, and the way the show highlights the dangers of fanaticism for any ideology. Tune in and be sure to watch Chernobyl if you haven't because it's a good one. -…

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Ep. 41: Spider-Man Far From Home 56:01

5y ago56:01

56:01

Samuel and Calvin get right down to business to share their thoughts on Spider-Man: Far From Home, what it means for the MCU, how it further highlights the dynamics of the Marvel/Sony relationship, and of course if it was any good. Support the Show on Culture Vacuum --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/culturevacuum/sup…

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Ep. 40: Toy Story 4 1:09:04

5y ago1:09:04

1:09:04

Samuel and Calvin discuss the terrible year at the box office being had by every studio not named Disney and then review the latest Pixar film, Toy Story 4. Tears were shed, goodbyes were made, and lots of money was fed to the terrifying conglomerate slowly devouring the world. Everything is fine on the latest episode of Culture Vacuum. Support the…

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Ep. 39: When They See Us 1:13:17

5y ago1:13:17

1:13:17

This episode deals with more serious subject matter towards the end. In the first half, Samuel and Calvin talk about more details that have come to light for the Warner Media streaming service and touch on some of the updates for the upcoming crop of game streaming services out of E3 like Google Stadia and Microsoft's Project xCloud. They then disc…

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Special: A Series of Correct Opinions Regarding 'Game of Thrones' 1:18:44

5y ago1:18:44

1:18:44

Michael's here to talk about Game of Thrones with Samuel. Come for the large amounts of rambling disappointment, stay for the perfect analogy with which to analyze all further media you consume: SMOOTHIES! Support the show on Patreon --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/culturevacuum/support…

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Ep. 38: Rocketman 1:02:04

5y ago1:02:04

1:02:04

The Elton John Musical biopic "Rocketman" is in theaters. Is it better than "Bohemian Rhapsody"? Yes. This and many more hot takes in this episode of the Culture Vacuum Podcast. Support this show on Patreon --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/culturevacuum/support

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Ep. 37: Alladin and John Wick 1:30:03

5y ago1:30:03

1:30:03

We start, of course with your regular update about the fast movie world of streaming media. Afterwards Samuel and Calvin rant about the very bad 'Alladin' remake and rave about John Wick 3. Support the show on Patreon --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/culturevacuum/support…

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Ep. 36: Detective Pikachu 1:01:50

5y ago1:01:50

1:01:50

Disney sheds light on their Star Wars and Avatar plans, including release dates for the trilogy being helmed by Game of Thrones show runners David Benioff and D.B. Weiss. Samuel and Calvin also discuss Detective Pikachu, the first video game movie that may not be a complete pile of garbage. Support the show on Patreon --- Support this podcast: http…

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Ep. 35: More Like Sonic the BAD-hog 1:12:38

5y ago1:12:38

1:12:38

Samuel and Calvin break down the phenomenal financial success of Endgame, the disastrous reception of the new Sonic the Hedgehog trailer, and the actual sequel to Charlie and the Chocolate Factory that not enough people talk about. Support the Show on Patreon--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/culturevacuum/support…

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Ep. 34: Avengers Endgame 14:10:06

5y ago14:10:06

14:10:06

Samuel and Calvin are here with a spoiler filled conversation about Avengers: Endgame. It's the biggest movie ever so you've either seen it or don't care. Oh yeah, also Michael is back! Support the show on Patreon --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/culturevacuum/support…

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Ep. 33: Disney+ and Shazam! 1:15:47

5y ago1:15:47

1:15:47

Samuel and Calvin followup their Disney episode with recent news about their upcoming streaming service Disney+ and discuss Shazam and its impact on the DC Universe. Support the Show on Patreon --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/culturevacuum/support

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Ep. 32: We All Fear the Mouse 1:21:26

5+ y ago1:21:26

1:21:26

Disney has now completed their acquisition of Fox Studios, ushering in a new age of Hollywood. Samuel and Calvin break down the problems with Disney as a studio creatively as well as the many issues raised by the Fox merger. If you've found yourself at all concerned or curious with the state of the Mouse House, this is the place to be. Support Cult…

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Ep. 31: James Gunn, Google Stadia, and Jordan Peele's "Us" 1:35:33

5+ y ago1:35:33

1:35:33

Samuel and Calvin discuss James Gunn getting rehired by Marvel for Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 as well as the importance and potential of Google's recently announced Stadia cloud gaming platform. They also break down some of the meaning behind Jordan Peele's latest hit, "Us", including the social message and many, many layered metaphors within i…

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Ep. 30: Captain Marvel 58:27

5+ y ago58:27

58:27

Samuel and new co-host Calvin sit down to discuss "Captain Marvel", its place in the MCU, and the weird nerds who somehow made it controversial. Support the show on Patreon --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/culturevacuum/support

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Ep. 29: F@#k the Academy 1:28:23

5+ y ago1:28:23

1:28:23

Michael returns as a special guest. It was DC's year, the academy did some bad things, and a long and drawn out rant about why the world is burning. Enjoy, I guess. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/culturevacuum/support

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