Joan Summers
Senior editor at Paper Magazine and co-host/founder of the Eating for Free podcast, contributing cultural commentary and critiques throughout the episode.
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Apr 3, 2026 • 25min
The best & worst of culture in 2026...so far
Matthew Lawson, co-host and cultural analyst from Eating for Free, and Joan Summers, Paper Magazine editor and co-founder of Eating for Free, join to grade Q1 2026. They debate surprising hits and flops. They praise joyful drag and Bad Bunny’s big moments. They unpack fandom harms, AI fatigue, and long-standing pop culture distractions. They call for more low-budget, dance-forward joy.
Feb 11, 2026 • 25min
Queer romance Montreal, Ma Belle shows the city like never before, and the red carpet belongs to Chappell Roan
Joan Summers, senior editor and fashion critic, explains why Chappell Roan’s Grammys dress cut through the noise. Thomas Leblanc, Radio-Canada cultural commentator, provides context on Montréal, ma belle and Quebec cinema. Hoai-Tran Bui, entertainment editor and culture critic, discusses Joan Chen’s shift into complex leading roles and the film’s slow-burn queer romance.
Feb 6, 2026 • 27min
Weekly Wrap: Charli XCX's The Moment, the Safdie brothers controversy, and Tate McRae's Olympic ad
Sarah-Tai Black, film critic known for sharp cultural readings. Jackson Weaver, CBC senior writer covering music and film. Joan Summers, Paper Magazine editor and culture commentator. They break down Charli XCX’s mockumentary, satire and cringe in pop branding. They unpack the Safdie brothers controversy and debate media focus. They discuss Tate McRae’s polarizing Olympics ad and its commercial logic.
