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PMP#105: The Death of Soap Operas (Is Greatly Exaggerated)
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Mark is joined by novelist Sarahlyn Bruck and playwright Kayla Dryesse to discuss the conventions, evolution, and influence of daytime soaps. Are they actually terrible, or is critical dismissal of them largely sexist? Are prestige TV shows like Downton Abbey and White Orchid really just soaps in disguise?
For more, visit prettymuchpop.com. Hear bonus content for this episode at patreon.com/prettymuchpop or by subscribing via Apple Podcasts to the Mark Lintertainment Channel.
Sponsors: Use the code "Pretty" at Nebia.com/pretty to get 10% off a superior shower experience. Get a loan to lower your monthly payments at Upstart.com/PRETTY.
180 episodes
Manage episode 302390142 series 2524133
Mark is joined by novelist Sarahlyn Bruck and playwright Kayla Dryesse to discuss the conventions, evolution, and influence of daytime soaps. Are they actually terrible, or is critical dismissal of them largely sexist? Are prestige TV shows like Downton Abbey and White Orchid really just soaps in disguise?
For more, visit prettymuchpop.com. Hear bonus content for this episode at patreon.com/prettymuchpop or by subscribing via Apple Podcasts to the Mark Lintertainment Channel.
Sponsors: Use the code "Pretty" at Nebia.com/pretty to get 10% off a superior shower experience. Get a loan to lower your monthly payments at Upstart.com/PRETTY.
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