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Hollywood’s IP industrial complex

Aug 20, 2022
Dive into Hollywood's obsession with intellectual property and the challenge of letting stories fade away. Explore the ethics of posthumous music releases, pondering authenticity in a digital age. Laugh along as the hosts discuss the potential of resurrecting artists, from holograms to unexpected collaborations. Delve into the pressures of reviving franchises while balancing originality and audience demands. Finally, reflect on the art of concluding a story and the bittersweet feelings that come with it.
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Katy Perry Concert

  • Sam Sanders wore his Katy Perry California Girls shirt.
  • He saw her show in Vegas and called it a "Quaalude fever dream".
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Digitally Altered Selena Vocals

  • A new Selena album will feature digitally altered vocals to make her sound older.
  • Sam Sanders and Sean Ramos-Varam disapprove of this decision.
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Shaggy and Sting's Jazz Album

  • Shaggy and Sting released a reggae album of jazz standards.
  • Sting believes Shaggy has a similar vocal range to Frank Sinatra.
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