The Brad Troemel Report

THE FUNKO REPORT (1x18)

Air date: Dec 06, 2021

What’s behind our cultural obsession with nostalgia? Why’s it feel like there’s nothing new happening? How has entertainment fandom become a political identity? And what the heck is going on with men? How has masculinity become defined by either infantilizing yourself or cosplaying as a kitschy traditionalist? 1. Mark Fisher - the slow cancellation of the future 2. Contrapoints - men 3. Making Fun: the story of funko pop