Welcome to Formative Media with Christian Spicer, the show that celebrates the media that inspires, influences, and defines us.
Each episode, Christian (The Official The Last of Us Podcast, DLC Podcast, What’s New, Department of Parenting) is joined by a guest to talk about one piece of media that has resonated with that guest, something that has inspired them, influenced them, transformed them, or otherwise just stuck with them. Anything and everything is fair game.
The show is supported by its listeners, so think about becoming a patron on Patreon at patreon.com/formativemediashow (https://patreon.com/formativemediashow), where you can help ensure this show continues, and get some really cool perks (like bonus shows, access to the community chat, and more) along the way too.
Welcome to Formative Media with Christian Spicer, the show that celebrates the media that inspires, influences, and defines us.This episode we talk West Side Story with movie producer and film financier, Chris Quintos Cathcart! Some of the movies Chris has helped make possible include Maddie's Secret, Stop! That! Train!, The Inspection, DiDi, and the upcoming The Musical. You can follow Chris on Instagram at instagram.com/chrisqchrisq (https://instagram.com/chrisqchrisq) and her company Unapologetic Projects at instagram.com/unapologeticprojects (https://www.instagram.com/unapologeticprojects)Chris and I discuss what makes West Side Story so compelling all these years later and find a throughline we maybe weren't expecting. Hope you love the episode.The show is supported by its listeners, so think about becoming a patron on Patreon at patreon.com/formativemediashow (https://patreon.com/formativemediashow), where you can help ensure this show continues, and get some really cool perks (like ad-free episodes, bonus shows, access to the community chat, and more) along the way too. And if you join on an annual membership on Patreon, for every patron at the $5 level or above we have signed up for an annual subscription, we will also donate $1 to St Jude Children’s Hospital at the end of each year. And of course, donation records will be posted on Patreon after each donation.You can always email us at FormativeMediaShow@gmail.com (mailto:FormativeMediaShow@gmail.com) And you can also follow the show online:Instagram: https://instagram.com/FormativeMediaShow (https://instagram.com/FormativeMediaShow)BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/formativemediashow.bsky.social (https://bsky.app/profile/formativemediashow.bsky.social)YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@formativemediashow (https://www.youtube.com/@formativemediashow)Please consider reviewing the show on your podcast provider of choice, and telling your friends about us! Word of mouth and your recommendations is what helps new folks find the show :)
28 Aug 2026
9: BONUS CONTENT: Zeitgeist with Christian Spicer, Nikole Zivalich, and Kahlief Adams
Welcome to this special episode of Zeitgeist with Christian Spicer, Nikole Zivalich, and Kahlief Adams. Zeitgeist is the (usually) patron-exclusive, twice-monthly bonus show for people who support Formative Media on Patreon at patreon.com/FormativeMediaShow (https://www.patreon.com/formativemediashow). It's a much looser show than the main Formative Media episodes, but still very much a good time.On this episode, Christian, Nikole, and Kahlief talk about collectibles, what we collect, why we collect, and who is going to bring what to help us survive the apocalypse. Thanks for hanging out with us. If you can, consider telling your friends about the show, reviewing the show on your podcast provider of choice, and supporting the show on Patreon to help make sure Formative Media continues, and, of course, we will be back next month with another all-new episode of Formative Media.
18 Aug 2026
8: The Dark Knight with Dave Mongan
Welcome to Formative Media with Christian Spicer, the show that celebrates the media that inspires, influences, and defines us.This episode we talk The Dark Knight with Dave Mongan! You might know Dave from his time writing on the hit CBS procedural Without a Trace, from his work on Bungie's incredible first-person shooter, Destiny, or perhaps from his time as a senior narrative director at Xbox.We unpack why The Dark Knight has stuck with Dave all these years and how it has influenced his writing, and how it continues to influence his work today. Plus, it always great to revisit The Dark Knight. The show is supported by its listeners, so think about becoming a patron on Patreon at patreon.com/formativemediashow (https://patreon.com/formativemediashow), where you can help ensure this show continues, and get some really cool perks (like ad-free episodes, bonus shows, access to the community chat, and more) along the way too. And once we have annual memberships unlocked on Patreon, for every patron at the $5 level or above we have signed up for an annual subscription, we will also donate $1 to St Jude Children’s Hospital at the end of each year. And of course, donation records will be posted on Patreon after each donation.You can always email us at FormativeMediaShow@gmail.com (mailto:FormativeMediaShow@gmail.com) And you can also follow the show online:Instagram: https://instagram.com/FormativeMediaShow (https://instagram.com/FormativeMediaShow)BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/formativemediashow.bsky.social (https://bsky.app/profile/formativemediashow.bsky.social)YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@formativemediashow (https://www.youtube.com/@formativemediashow)Please consider reviewing the show on your podcast provider of choice, and telling your friends about us! Word of mouth and your recommendations is what helps new folks find the show :)
21 Jul 2026
7: The Far Side with Alex Berg
Welcome to Formative Media with Christian Spicer, the show that celebrates the media that inspires, influences, and defines us.This episode we talk The Far Side with actor, writer, comedian, and former artistic director of the Upright Citizens Brigade theater in Los Angeles, Alex Berg!The show is supported by its listeners, so think about becoming a patron on Patreon at patreon.com/formativemediashow (https://patreon.com/formativemediashow), where you can help ensure this show continues, and get some really cool perks (like ad-free episodes, bonus shows, access to the community chat, and more) along the way too. And once we have annual memberships unlocked on Patreon, for every patron at the $5 level or above we have signed up for an annual subscription, we will also donate $1 to St Jude Children’s Hospital at the end of each year. And of course, donation records will be posted on Patreon after each donation.You can always email us at FormativeMediaShow@gmail.com (mailto:FormativeMediaShow@gmail.com) And you can also follow the show online:Instagram: https://instagram.com/FormativeMediaShow (https://instagram.com/FormativeMediaShow)BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/formativemediashow.bsky.social (https://bsky.app/profile/formativemediashow.bsky.social)YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@formativemediashow (https://www.youtube.com/@formativemediashow)Please consider reviewing the show on your podcast provider of choice, and telling your friends about us! Word of mouth and your recommendations is what helps new folks find the show :)
16 Jun 2026
6: Secret of Mana with Victoria Setian
Welcome to Formative Media with Christian Spicer, the show that celebrates the media that inspires, influences, and defines us.This episode we talk Secret of Mana with Victoria Setian (https://victoriasetian.com), who you might know from her work on the Batman: Arkham series, Mortal Kombat X, Just Cause 4, or her new graphic novel, Children of the Night (https://victoriasetian.com/books/).The show is supported by its listeners, so think about becoming a patron on Patreon at patreon.com/formativemediashow (https://patreon.com/formativemediashow), where you can help ensure this show continues, and get some really cool perks (like ad-free episodes, bonus shows, access to the community chat, and more) along the way too. And once we have annual memberships unlocked on Patreon, for every patron at the $5 level or above we have signed up for an annual subscription, we will also donate $1 to St Jude Children’s Hospital at the end of each year. And of course, donation records will be posted on Patreon after each donation.You can always email us at FormativeMediaShow@gmail.com And you can also follow the show online:Instargam: https://instagram.com/FormativeMediaShow (https://instagram.com/FormativeMediaShow)BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/formativemediashow.bsky.social (https://bsky.app/profile/formativemediashow.bsky.social)YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@formativemediashow (https://www.youtube.com/@formativemediashow)TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@formativemediashow (https://www.tiktok.com/@formativemediashow)
19 May 2026
5: Channel One News with Andrea Rene
Welcome to Formative Media with Christian Spicer, the show that celebrates the media that inspires, influences, and defines us.This episode we talk Channel One News with Andrea Rene, who you might know from What's Good Games, Kinda Funny, GameStop TV, Comic Con, and many other awesome things. The show is supported by its listeners, so think about becoming a patron on Patreon at patreon.com/formativemediashow (https://patreon.com/formativemediashow), where you can help ensure this show continues, and get some really cool perks (like ad-free episodes, bonus shows, access to the community chat, and more) along the way too. And once we have annual memberships unlocked on Patreon, for every patron at the $5 level or above we have signed up for an annual subscription, we will also donate $1 to St Jude Children’s Hospital at the end of each year. And of course, donation records will be posted on Patreon after each donation.You can also follow the show online:Instargam: https://instagram.com/FormativeMediaShow (https://instagram.com/FormativeMediaShow)BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/formativemediashow.bsky.social (https://bsky.app/profile/formativemediashow.bsky.social)YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@formativemediashow (https://www.youtube.com/@formativemediashow)TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@formativemediashow (https://www.tiktok.com/@formativemediashow)
21 Apr 2026
4: Jurassic Park with Tim McEwan
Welcome to Formative Media with Christian Spicer, the show that celebrates the media that inspires, influences, and defines us.This episode we talk Jurassic Park with Tim McEwan! You might know Tim from his work with his band, The Midnight (https://themidnightofficial.com/).The show is supported by its listeners, so think about becoming a patron on Patreon at patreon.com/formativemediashow (https://patreon.com/formativemediashow), where you can help ensure this show continues, and get some really cool perks (like ad-free episodes, bonus shows, access to the community chat, and more) along the way too. And once we have annual memberships unlocked on Patreon, for every patron at the $5 level or above we have signed up for an annual subscription, we will also donate $1 to St Jude Children’s Hospital at the end of each year. And of course, donation records will be posted on Patreon after each donation.You can also follow the show online:Instargam: https://instagram.com/FormativeMediaShow (https://instagram.com/FormativeMediaShow)BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/formativemediashow.bsky.social (https://bsky.app/profile/formativemediashow.bsky.social)YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@formativemediashow (https://www.youtube.com/@formativemediashow)TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@formativemediashow (https://www.tiktok.com/@formativemediashow)
17 Mar 2026
3: The Bard's Tale with Jeff Cannata
Welcome to Formative Media with Christian Spicer, the show that celebrates the media that inspires, influences, and defines us.This episode we talk The Bard's Tale with Jeff Cannata! You might know Jeff from his work with Dan Trachtenberg and Alex Albrecht on The Totally Rad Show, or from his podcasts, DLC, The Filmcast, or We Have Concerns.The show is supported by its listeners, so think about becoming a patron on Patreon at patreon.com/formativemediashow (https://patreon.com/formativemediashow), where you can help ensure this show continues, and get some really cool perks (like bonus shows, access to the community chat, and more) along the way too. And once we have annual memberships unlocked on Patreon, for every patron at the $5 level or above we have signed up for an annual subscription, we will also donate $1 to St Jude Children’s Hospital at the end of each year. And of course, donation records will be posted on Patreon after each donation.You can also follow the show online:Instargam: https://instagram.com/FormativeMediaShow (https://instagram.com/FormativeMediaShow)BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/formativemediashow.bsky.social (https://bsky.app/profile/formativemediashow.bsky.social)YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@formativemediashow (https://www.youtube.com/@formativemediashow)TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@formativemediashow (https://www.tiktok.com/@formativemediashow)
17 Feb 2026
2: Blade Runner with Garnett Lee
Welcome to Formative Media with Christian Spicer, the show that celebrates the media that inspires, influences, and defines us.This episode we talk Blade Runner with Garnett Lee! You might know Garnett from his incredible work in the video game podcast space including the shows 1UP Yours, Listen UP, and Weekend Confirmed.The show is supported by its listeners, so think about becoming a patron on Patreon at patreon.com/formativemediashow (https://patreon.com/formativemediashow), where you can help ensure this show continues, and get some really cool perks (like bonus shows, access to the community chat, and more) along the way too. And once we have annual memberships unlocked on Patreon, for every patron at the $5 level or above we have signed up for an annual subscription, we will also donate $1 to St Jude Children’s Hospital at the end of each year. And of course, donation records will be posted on Patreon after each donation.
10 Feb 2026
1: Welcome to Formative Media with Christian Spicer
Welcome to Formative Media with Christian Spicer, the show that celebrates the media that inspires, influences, and defines us.
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