S4E33: Cartoons and the People Who Enjoy Them

summaryIn this episode, we reflect on their podcast journey, sharing personal updates, discussing their experiences in Boston, and delving into the political landscape of the US. We explore the challenges of voting, the impact of elections, and the evolution of their podcast form ...  Afficher plus

SummaryIn this episode of the Generally American podcast, we discuss the recent election results, reflecting on the implications for the Democratic Party and the political landscape in the U.S. We explore themes of voter turnout, the role of charisma in politics, and the challeng ...  Afficher plus

From Super Friends to X-Men to The Clone Wars, an examination of the evolution of the Saturday Morning Cartoon experience! 

Meep meep! What's a cartoon?

New Yorker cartoonist Tom Toro (Home Free,<a href='https://bookshop.org/p/books/back-to-school-backpack-simon-rich/19037716?ean=9780316628341&gclid=CjwKCAjw6eWnBhAKEiwADpnw9t18KEAHkEKWFNOVr ...

Cartoons have gone through a number of identity shifts in terms of their intended audience. How did a medium initially aimed at adults become such an essential part of childhood, and then blossom again as a genre full of adult-oriented content? How has animation for kids included ...  Afficher plus

If you love watching cartoons where the good guys battle the bad, it probably has fighting, explosions, and maybe guns too.

Is it okay to watch violence if it's in a cartoon? Can we laugh and find it funny?

Thank you to Linus for this exciting question!