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Let"s Talk Media with Vedant Akhauri

Media professional and award-winning podcaster Vedant Akhauri interviews creatives and academics to discuss topics across the media landscape, from film to TV and from their own creative works to the realities of working in creative industries. Follow @letstalkmediava on Instagram. Open to guest submissions. Disclaimer: My guests" opinions may not necessarily reflect my own views. My views are my own.

tv & film

All Episodes

00:37:56

2021 Oscar Predictions (ft. Connor Hibbard)

Let"s Talk Media with Vedant Akhauri ·

2021/04/03

2021 Oscar Predictions for Best Director, Best Actor/Actress, Best Supporting Actor/Actress, Best Original/Adapted Screenplay, Best Animated Feature Film, and of course, Best Picture

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00:27:11

iCarly Revival (ft. Matt Feiler)

Let"s Talk Media with Vedant Akhauri ·

2021/03/27

A discussion of Nickelodeon's "iCarly" and the upcoming Paramount+ revival

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00:49:56

Paying College Athletes (ft. Olivia Schlackman)

Let"s Talk Media with Vedant Akhauri ·

2021/03/21

Olivia Schlackman is a student athlete at Ithaca College. We discuss the pros/cons of paying college athletes: Worker's comp, Title IX problems, Free Education, Reputation, Time spent for each division, Media Earnings, and overspending in other categories.

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00:34:34

Oprah with Meghan and Harry (ft. Holly Wilkinson)

Let"s Talk Media with Vedant Akhauri ·

2021/03/12

We analyze this bombshell interview, American News vs. British News coverage of Meghan Markle, colorism, disturbing parallels to Princess Diana, and the future of the British Monarch.

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00:42:11

3 Idiots (ft. Himadri Seth)

Let"s Talk Media with Vedant Akhauri ·

2021/03/06

A discussion of India's STEM culture and Bollywood film, 3 Idiots. Statement from the guest: Himadri would like to introduce this podcast by questioning why she laughs so much in normal conversation

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00:37:22

The 1980s (ft. Olivia Merryman)

Let"s Talk Media with Vedant Akhauri ·

2021/02/27

We discuss our favorite 80s Media, the spike in 80s nostalgia, 80s commercialism, John Hughes' influence on the MCU, and how future media will portray the 2010s (i.e Mustaches and What Will The Fox Say?)

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00:59:44

Hayao Miyazaki (ft. Richard Ramos)

Let"s Talk Media with Vedant Akhauri ·

2021/02/20

We discuss the films and legacy of Hayao Miyazaki, best known for co-founding Studio Ghibli.

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00:24:30

Community (ft. Tarini Venkat)

Let"s Talk Media with Vedant Akhauri ·

2021/02/13

A discussion of the show, Community: Favorite characters, episodes, thoughts on Season 4, and relating to Annie.

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00:33:54

The Stigma Towards Aging Women (ft. Dasha Charapko)

Let"s Talk Media with Vedant Akhauri ·

2021/02/06

How society treats aging women in witchcraft, anti-aging commercials, television shows; and calls them girls in superhero media and society.

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00:33:20

Euphoria (ft. Jessica Cook)

Let"s Talk Media with Vedant Akhauri ·

2021/01/30

We discuss Euphoria Season 1, the two specials, and our predictions for Season 2

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00:42:28

Lost Media (ft. Clayton Davis)

Let"s Talk Media with Vedant Akhauri ·

2021/01/23

Lost Media: A Day with SpongeBob SquarePants, Sesame Street, Lost Pilots, Doraemon, and more.

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00:10:12

iCarly Revival: First Thoughts

Let"s Talk Media with Vedant Akhauri ·

2020/12/10

My initial thoughts on iCarly returning to Paramount+ in 2021. Disclaimer: The serious plot-point is a mere theory on Twitter, not from the actual show.

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00:16:33

Post-Election News, Thanksgiving, Remote Finals (ft....

Let"s Talk Media with Vedant Akhauri ·

2020/11/21

Our long awaiting of the 2020 Election results, how to recharge during Thanksgiving Break, prepare for Remote Finals, and caring for yourself during the COVID-19 pandemic. Season 1 Finale. New episodes in Spring 2021.

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00:16:23

The Fantasy Genre (ft. Dominick Cura)

Let"s Talk Media with Vedant Akhauri ·

2020/11/14

Why there aren't many good fantasy films anymore

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00:46:40

Horror Films: Best and Worst (ft. Fareeha Abrar and...

Let"s Talk Media with Vedant Akhauri ·

2020/10/31

We share our best and worst horror films

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00:11:43

Student Film During COVID-19 (ft. Owen Paiva)

Let"s Talk Media with Vedant Akhauri ·

2020/10/24

A PSU Student describes his filmmaking during the COVID-19 pandemic

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00:10:59

My 5 Favorite Shows

Let"s Talk Media with Vedant Akhauri ·

2020/10/17

Five shows that I absolutely recommend!

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00:29:50

Spider-Man (ft. Erin Traut)

Let"s Talk Media with Vedant Akhauri ·

2020/10/10

Analysis of all Spider-Man films, our favorite Spider-Man, and Rumors of Tobey Maguire's return

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00:20:58

Black Representation (ft. Beja Birch)

Let"s Talk Media with Vedant Akhauri ·

2020/10/03

Beja is a Black Television-Radio freshman at Ithaca College. We discuss the Best/Worst Examples of Black representation, the removal of Gone with The Wind and 30 Rock Episodes, the casting Black voice actors for Cleveland Brown and Missy (Big Mouth), and the coverage of Black Lives Matter.

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00:14:58

Ithaca College Fanfiction 😳 (ft. Chloe Landau)

Let"s Talk Media with Vedant Akhauri ·

2020/09/26

IC Alum, Chloe Landau, compiles a spreadsheet of fanfiction set at Ithaca College.

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