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Frankenstein (GDT's Version)

November 21, 2025·1 hr 18 min·5 clips
Marvin details how his mouse colony game involves taxing cats and smuggling goods for survival.
The hosts discuss Guillermo del Toro's Frankenstein adaptation on Netflix, critiquing its focus on daddy issues over feminist themes and its portrayal of the monster. They also share personal pop culture updates, including Han's experiences with Korean bands, Jess's thoughts on Physical: Asia, and Marvin's obsession with the game Whiskerwood.

As heard by us

A culture episode that moves from theater to games in an informal way.

Good Pop Culture Club starts with a sponsor read for Chinese Republicans, then moves into a satirical play set in 2019 New York about three high-powered businesswomen, a new arrival named Katie, and the strain of climbing a corporate finance ladder that was not built for them.

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Why you'd press play

When you want a satirical New York theater piece about corporate climb and compromise.

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