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In this episode of "Pop Till We Drop," the podcast featuring a Gen Y take on popular culture, we feature a conversation recorded last winter about the allure and danger of binge watch-worthy television on Netflix. What does someone's viewing habits say about them as a person? 


Also, an appreciation for artists whose vision and craft supersede their lack of regular output, citing Beck as a prime example. Has our fatigue with disposable pop culture ushered in a new era of artists who take their time releasing their work?


And: Buzzfeed quizzes and the affect they might have on the impressionable.

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In this episode of "Pop Till We Drop," the podcast featuring a Gen Y take on popular culture, we feature a conversation recorded last winter about the allure and danger of binge watch-worthy television on Netflix.

In this episode, recorded earlier this winter, Shelby launches a discussion of the allure and danger of bingewatch-worthy television on Netflix. What does someone's viewing habits say about them as a person? 

Also, Alex expresses his appreciation for artists whose vision and craft supersede their prolificity, citing Beck as a prime example. Has our fatigue with disposable pop culture ushered in a new era of artists who take their time releasing their work?

And, Buzzfeed quizzes are omnipresent on the internet and Tess is worried impressionable young women are being defined by them. BTW, guess which "Girls" character she is.

Podcast: Pop Till We Drop, episode 2

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