On this episode of Whatever This Is Called, we’re sharing the music, books, movies, and TV shows that have been grabbing our attention lately. From heavy riffs to dystopian sci-fi, these are the recommendations we think are worth your time.

🎵 Music: The Warning’s powerful modern rock, Nile Marr’s shimmering indie record Are You Happy Now?, and the theatrical doom of Castle Rat. 📚 Books: Josh Brolin’s gritty From Under the Truck and Matt Dinniman’s wildly imaginative Dungeon Crawler Carl series. 🎬 Movies: A Decade Under the Influence, a deep dive into the 1970s New Hollywood movement, and the cult horror classic Freaks (1932). 📺 TV: Apple TV+’s Silo, Disney+’s Andor, and Netflix’s Alice in Borderland.

We break down what makes these picks stand out, how they connect to bigger themes in pop culture, and why you should check them out.

Listen in, and don’t forget to share your own recommendations—we’d love to hear what you’re into right now!

It’s here! 🎉 Our new Whatever This Is Called podcast episode is all about John Candy—one of comedy’s most beloved legends. We cover everything from his breakout hits to his incredible run in 1991, plus deep dives into fan favorites like Uncle Buck, Planes, Trains & Automobiles, and Follow That Bird.

Join us as we celebrate his unforgettable humor, warm-hearted performances, and the lasting mark he left on movies and pop culture.

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Why does Stephen King remain one of the most enduring authors of all time? From Carrie to It to The Stand and beyond, his stories have terrified and inspired readers for decades. King’s appeal lies not just in his scares, but in his deeply human characters, small-town atmospheres, and universal themes of fear, hope, and survival. Whether it’s vampires in ’Salem’s Lot, childhood trauma in It, or redemption in The Shawshank Redemption, his work always strikes at the heart of what makes us human.

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