Media Musings with Melanie

About Media Musings with Melanie

Media Musings with Melanie is a podcast, where I, along with some special guests, dive into and dissect some of the more, dare I say, "questionable" TV and film content that the media has to offer.

Publisher

Melanie Jacob

Category

tv & film

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

20 Apr 2024

Latest episode

28 Jun 2024

Latest episodes

8 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   28 Jun 2024

   Haibo: The Ultimatum South Africa

   Haibo! Today, Sabrina Sayers, PhD and I will be discussing the latest addition to the already long list of problematic Netflix reality tv shows, The Ultimatum South Africa, hosted by South-African couple, Howza and Salamina Mosese. So, buckle up, folks! This is gonna be a bumpy ride! Thanks for listening! Stay in Touch Sabrina Sayers, PhD LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sayerssabrina/ (https://www.linkedin.com/in/sayerssabrina/) Melanie Jacob Instagram: ⁠⁠ (https://www.instagram.com/melaniejacobconsulting)https://www.instagram.com/melaniejacob758 (https://www.instagram.com/melaniejacob758) Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/melaniejacob758 (https://www.facebook.com/melaniejacob758) LinkedIn: ⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/melanie-jacob/⁠⁠ (https://www.linkedin.com/in/melanie-jacob/) Music Dance Bliss by ⁠⁠Moodmode⁠⁠⁠ (https://pixabay.com/users/moodmode-33139253/ (https://pixabay.com/users/moodmode-33139253/)) from ⁠⁠⁠Pixabay⁠⁠⁠ (https://pixabay.com/ (https://pixabay.com/))

2. 

   7 Jun 2024

   Intersectionality and Improving Neurodivergent Portrayals w/ Vivian Acquah

   In this episode of ‘Media Musings with Melanie’, I am joined by Vivian Acquah, a Certified Diversity Executive (CDE®) to discuss the lack of intersectional and neurodiverse representation in film and television. Thanks for listening! Stay in Touch Vivian Acquah Podcast: Global Inclusion in Practice Podcast (https://globalinclusioninpractice.com/) & Cooking Back to Our Roots Podcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vivalavivenl (https://www.instagram.com/vivalavivenl) LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/vivianacquah (https://www.linkedin.com/in/vivianacquah) Learn more about Amplify DEI Email: info@amplifydei.com (mailto:info@amplifydei.com) Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/amplifydei (https://www.instagram.com/amplifydei) LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/amplifydei (https://www.linkedin.com/company/amplifydei) Website: https://www.amplifydei.com (https://www.amplifydei.com) Melanie Jacob Instagram: ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/melaniejacobconsulting⁠⁠ (https://www.instagram.com/melaniejacobconsulting) Facebook: ⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/melaniejacobconsulting⁠⁠ (https://www.facebook.com/melaniejacobconsulting) LinkedIn: ⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/melanie-jacob/⁠⁠ (https://www.linkedin.com/in/melanie-jacob/) Website: ⁠⁠https://www.melaniejacobconsulting.com⁠⁠ (https://www.melaniejacobconsulting.com/) Music Dance Bliss by ⁠⁠⁠Moodmode⁠⁠⁠⁠ (https://www.notion.so/melaniejacob/%E2%81%A0https://pixabay.com/users/moodmode-33139253/?utm_source=link-attribution&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=music&utm_content=201737%E2%81%A0%E2%81%A0) from ⁠⁠⁠⁠Pixabay⁠⁠⁠⁠ (https://pixabay.com//?utm_source=link-attribution&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=music&utm_content=201737%E2%81%A0%E2%81%A0)

3. 

   31 May 2024

   Teen Witch: One of the Kookiest Cult Classics

   In this episode of Media Musings with Melanie, I breakdown the 80’s cult classic, “Teen Witch”, which brought us the iconic “Top That” rap battle (https://youtu.be/oxxBXpnn2Jw?si=tbTKK2q9OwrNaVay). This coming-of-age film, released in 1989 stars Robyn Lively, Mandy Ingber, Dan Gauthier and Zelda Rubinstein. Now, get ready to dive into this funky, rad and spellbinding masterpiece! Stay in Touch Instagram: @melaniejacobconsulting (https://www.instagram.com/melaniejacobconsulting%E2%81%A0) ⁠ (https://www.instagram.com/melaniejacobconsulting) Facebook: ⁠ (https://www.facebook.com/melaniejacobconsulting)@melaniejacobconsulting (https://www.facebook.com/melaniejacobconsulting%E2%81%A0) LinkedIn: @melanie-jacob (https://www.linkedin.com/in/melanie-jacob/%E2%81%A0) Website: ⁠https://www.melaniejacobconsulting.com⁠ (https://www.melaniejacobconsulting.com/) Music Dance Bliss by ⁠⁠Moodmode⁠⁠⁠ (https://pixabay.com/users/moodmode-33139253/?utm_source=link-attribution&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=music&utm_content=201737%E2%81%A0) from ⁠⁠⁠Pixabay⁠⁠⁠ (https://www.notion.so/Teen-Witch-ce8c5bd0783b4d12b9921eb0319029a8?pvs=21)

4. 

   17 May 2024

   Aya Nakamura & The Paris Olympics w/ Jannie 'Reva' Pierre-Emile

   This summer, France will be hosting the Olympic Games. Unfortunately, there has been a lot of controversy surrounding this momentous event, mainly the treatment of French-Malian singer, Aya Nakamura, after French media outlets started reporting on a rumour that French President, Emmanuel Macron, had asked her to perform a song at the opening ceremony. Joining me to discuss it all is Jannie 'Reva' Pierre-Emile (https://www.instagram.com/reva_42/), Founder of Reva Music! Thanks for listening! Stay in Touch Jannie 'Reva' Pierre-Emile Email: contact@revamusic.fr Instagram: @revamusic_ (https://www.instagram.com/revamusic_/) Learn more about Reva Music artiste, Abdoulaye Kouyaté: Purchase concert tickets now (https://www.billetweb.fr/abdoulaye-kouyate-fefanyi) Watch his latest music video here (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vsBbCUYUoSU)! Melanie Jacob Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/melaniejacobconsulting⁠ (https://www.instagram.com/melaniejacobconsulting) Facebook: ⁠https://www.facebook.com/melaniejacobconsulting⁠ (https://www.facebook.com/melaniejacobconsulting) LinkedIn: ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/melanie-jacob/⁠ (https://www.linkedin.com/in/melanie-jacob/) Website: ⁠https://www.melaniejacobconsulting.com⁠ (https://www.melaniejacobconsulting.com/) Music Dance Bliss by ⁠⁠Moodmode⁠⁠⁠ (⁠https://pixabay.com/users/moodmode-33139253/?utm_source=link-attribution&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=music&utm_content=201737⁠⁠) from ⁠⁠⁠Pixabay⁠⁠⁠ (https://pixabay.com//?utm_source=link-attribution&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=music&utm_content=201737⁠⁠) Research L'HISTOIRE D'AYA NAKAMURA : POURQUOI DÉRANGE T-ELLE AUTANT ? (https://youtu.be/kzj8wtI1pNA?si=H9yz6byyXjpzeTm-) (YouTube) THE RISING POPULARITY OF WESH (https://mavromatame.wordpress.com/2016/11/10/wesh/#:~:text=Used%20as%20a%20derogatory%20phrase,administrative%20suburbs%20on%20the%20outskirts) (Blog Post) Aya Nakamura chantant Piaf : les exigences secrètes d'Emmanuel Macron pour les JO 2024 (https://www.lexpress.fr/politique/aya-nakamura-chantant-piaf-les-exigences-secretes-demmanuel-macron-pour-les-jo-2024-YXO6ULUNYFC55CBVAS2QOXOMNM/) (L’Express) by Laureline Dupont Aya Nakamura aux JO, médaille d’or de la polémique made in France (https://www.radiofrance.fr/franceinter/podcasts/l-edito-culture/l-edito-culture-du-lundi-04-mars-2024-4715309) (Radio France) Racist attacks on pop star Aya Nakamura test France’s ability to shine at Paris Olympics (https://www.france24.com/en/culture/20240315-racist-attacks-aya-nakamura-france-paris-olympics-opening-ceremony-edith-piaf-djadja) (France 24) by Benjamin DODMAN Not French enough: Aya Nakamura’s rumoured Olympics show prompts far-right backlash (Euro News) by Katy Dartford

5. 

   10 May 2024

   Just Me & My Monthly Rundown

   In the third episode of Media Musings with Melanie, it’s just me hopping on the mic 🎙️ to talk a little about my background, why I started this new podcast, and some of the cool British 🇬🇧, Australian 🇦🇺 and South African 🇿🇦 media content that I’ve consumed over the past month 😎. Media rundown starts at the 7:15 mark. Thanks for listening! 💜 Stay in Touch Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/melaniejacobconsulting (https://www.instagram.com/melaniejacobconsulting) Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/melaniejacobconsulting (https://www.facebook.com/melaniejacobconsulting) LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/melanie-jacob/ (https://www.linkedin.com/in/melanie-jacob/) Website: https://www.melaniejacobconsulting.com (https://www.melaniejacobconsulting.com) Music Dance Bliss by ⁠⁠Moodmode⁠⁠⁠ (https://pixabay.com/users/moodmode-33139253/?utm_source=link-attribution&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=music&utm_content=201737 (https://pixabay.com/users/moodmode-33139253/?utm_source=link-attribution&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=music&utm_content=201737)) from ⁠⁠⁠Pixabay⁠⁠⁠ (https://pixabay.com//?utm_source=link-attribution&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=music&utm_content=201737 (https://pixabay.com//?utm_source=link-attribution&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=music&utm_content=201737))

6. 

   3 May 2024

   Lambada vs The Forbidden Dance w/ Milt Moise (Part 2)

   In the second episode of Media Musings with Melanie, I am joined once again by tv and film expert, ⁠⁠Milt Moise, PhD⁠⁠ (https://www.facebook.com/milt.moise), to discuss The Forbidden Dance (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0099595/)! Articles ‘Lambada’ (PG-13) and ‘The Forbidden Dance’ (PG-13) (https://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-srv/style/longterm/movies/videos/lambadapg13andtheforbiddendancepg13kempley_a0a000.htm) By Rita Kempley, Washington Post Staff Writer, March 17, 1990 Review/Film; And Now on the Screen: Lambada! (https://www.nytimes.com/1990/03/18/movies/review-film-and-now-on-the-screen-lambada.html) by Jon Pareles (https://www.nytimes.com/by/jon-pareles), March 18, 1990 Music Dance Bliss by ⁠⁠⁠Moodmode⁠⁠⁠⁠ (https://pixabay.com/users/moodmode-33139253/?utm_source=link-attribution&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=music&utm_content=201737) from ⁠⁠⁠⁠Pixabay⁠⁠⁠⁠ (https://pixabay.com//?utm_source=link-attribution&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=music&utm_content=201737)

7. 

   26 Apr 2024

   Lambada vs The Forbidden Dance w/ Milt Moise (Part 1)

   In the very first episode of Media Musings with Melanie, I am joined by tv and film expert, ⁠Milt Moise, PhD⁠ (https://www.facebook.com/milt.moise), to discuss two cinematic releases that focused on the Lambada dance craze (https://youtu.be/iyLdoQGBchQ?si=yXYr7mNX64mlC7iq), which took over Hollywood in the late 80s and early 90s. What makes these two movies, Lambada (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0099969/?ref_=fn_al_tt_1) and The Forbidden Dance (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0099595/), so "interesting" is the fact that they were released on the same day (March 16, 1990) by rivalling cousins! Articles ‘Lambada’ (PG-13) and ‘The Forbidden Dance’ (PG-13) (https://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-srv/style/longterm/movies/videos/lambadapg13andtheforbiddendancepg13kempley_a0a000.htm) By Rita Kempley, Washington Post Staff Writer, March 17, 1990 Review/Film; And Now on the Screen: Lambada! (https://www.nytimes.com/1990/03/18/movies/review-film-and-now-on-the-screen-lambada.html)by Jon Pareles (https://www.nytimes.com/by/jon-pareles), March 18, 1990 Music Dance Bliss by ⁠⁠Moodmode⁠⁠⁠ (https://pixabay.com/users/moodmode-33139253/?utm_source=link-attribution&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=music&utm_content=201737) from ⁠⁠⁠Pixabay⁠⁠⁠ (https://pixabay.com//?utm_source=link-attribution&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=music&utm_content=201737)

8. 

   20 Apr 2024

   Trailer - Media Musings with Melanie

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