Cultured | Hollywood for Smart People

Nico DeGregorio

Nico is on a mission to make entertainment smart again. Stay tuned every week for thought-provoking analysis from the world of movies, television, music and more. It’s time we all became a little more cultured!

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20 episodes
Updated Mar 16, 2021
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Mar 16, 2021 · 8 min
CULTURED REBOOTS: The 2021 Grammys, Reviewed
Cultured is now exclusively on YouTube. Watch Nico’s breakdown of the 2021 Grammy Awards here. The post CULTURED REBOOTS: The 2021 Grammys, Reviewed appeared first on Too Many Thoughts.
Jan 5, 2021 · 1 hr 39 min
Cultured #84: Turning the Page on 2020
Nico rings in the New Year with a discussion of where we were and where we’re going in the world of pop culture. Including: how linear television has lost its luster (5:40), how live music will continue to struggle into 2021 (59:44) and how the movie distribution model remains a big question mark (1:23:06). Plus: Nico ranks the the top 10 television shows (21:29) and top five musical albums of 2020 (1:05:30). Chat with the TMT Community on Discord! For More TMT Shenanigans: toomanythoughtsmedia.com Twitter: @funnynicotweets, @TMT_Media E-mail: toomanythoughtsmedia@gmail.com Subscribe and Rate on Apple Podcasts! The post Cultured #84: Turning the Page on 2020 appeared first on Too Many Thoughts.
Dec 3, 2020 · 1 hr
Cultured #83: Warner Bros. Bombshell, Grammy Nominations and Silly Best of Lists
Nico breaks down the shocking news coming out of Warner Brothers/HBO Max and what it means for movie theaters. Plus: Grammy nominations (32:16) and a PSA about the inanity of list making (44:20). Chat with the TMT Community on Discord! For More TMT Shenanigans: toomanythoughtsmedia.com Twitter: @funnynicotweets, @TMT_Media E-mail: toomanythoughtsmedia@gmail.com Subscribe and Rate on Apple Podcasts! The post Cultured #83: Warner Bros. Bombshell, Grammy Nominations and Silly Best of Lists appeared first on Too Many Thoughts.
Nov 13, 2020 · 1 hr 4 min
Cultured #82: Post-Trump Hollywood and the Legacy of Alex Trebek
Nico reflects on the past four years of movies, television and music and speculates about where headed during the Biden era (1:11). Plus: the incredible life and legacy of Alex Trebek (29:28), the Weeknd’s Super Bowl halftime gig (44:38), an update on the streaming wars (50:18) and a review of Netflix’s the Queen’s Gambit (57:18). Chat with the TMT Community on Discord! For More TMT Shenanigans: toomanythoughtsmedia.com Twitter: @funnynicotweets, @TMT_Media E-mail: toomanythoughtsmedia@gmail.com Subscribe and Rate on Apple Podcasts! The post Cultured #82: Post-Trump Hollywood and the Legacy of Alex Trebek appeared first on Too Many Thoughts.
Oct 9, 2020 · 49 min
Cultured #81: Eddie Van Halen, Barry Jenkins’ Lion King and Fleetwood Mac’s Resurgence
Nico eulogizes the late great Eddie Van Halen (2:00). Then: more cinemas close across the county (15:37), Barry Jenkins signs on for a Lion King sequel (21:38), Amazon drops a trailer for Borat 2 (33:13) and Fleetwood Mac returns to cultural dominance (41:16). For More TMT Shenanigans: toomanythoughtsmedia.com Twitter: @funnynicotweets, @TMT_Media E-mail: toomanythoughtsmedia@gmail.com Subscribe and Rate on Apple Podcasts! The post Cultured #81: Eddie Van Halen, Barry Jenkins’ Lion King and Fleetwood Mac’s Resurgence appeared first on Too Many Thoughts.
Sep 23, 2020 · 52 min
Cultured #80: A Very Schitty Emmy Awards and Rolling Stone’s New Top 500 Albums
Nico breaks down all the action from this year’s socially-distanced Emmy Awards (1:00) and picks nits with Rolling Stone magazine’s new list of the 500 greatest albums of all time (19:03). For More TMT Shenanigans: toomanythoughtsmedia.com Twitter: @funnynicotweets, @TMT_Media E-mail: toomanythoughtsmedia@gmail.com Subscribe and Rate on Apple Podcasts! The post Cultured #80: A Very Schitty Emmy Awards and Rolling Stone’s New Top 500 Albums appeared first on Too Many Thoughts.
Sep 15, 2020 · 45 min
Cultured #79: Cuties Causes Controversy, the Oscars Diversify and Tenet Bombs…Hard
Nico unravels the controversy surrounding Netflix’s French film Cuties (1:46). Then: what to make of the Academy’s new inclusion standards (18:44) and why Tenet’s box office performance signals the end of movie theaters as we know them (30:00). For More TMT Shenanigans: toomanythoughtsmedia.com Twitter: @funnynicotweets, @TMT_Media E-mail: toomanythoughtsmedia@gmail.com Subscribe and Rate on Apple Podcasts! The post Cultured #79: Cuties Causes Controversy, the Oscars Diversify and Tenet Bombs…Hard appeared first on Too Many Thoughts.
Sep 1, 2020 · 39 min
Cultured #78: RIP Chadwick Boseman and the Future of Network TV
Nico talks about the tragic death of Chadwick Boseman and explains why he was one of our last movie stars (1:10). Then: the key takeaways from this year’s anemic fall television schedule and why the death of broadcast TV is inevitable (16:57). For More TMT Shenanigans: toomanythoughtsmedia.com Twitter: @funnynicotweets, @TMT_Media E-mail: toomanythoughtsmedia@gmail.com Subscribe and Rate on Apple Podcasts! The post Cultured #78: RIP Chadwick Boseman and the Future of Network TV appeared first on Too Many Thoughts.
Aug 25, 2020 · 59 min
Cultured #77: The Batman, the Synder Cut and More From the DC FanDome
Nico rants about superheroes for a half hour—including The Batman, Wonder Woman 1984, The Suicide Squad, The Justice League and everything in-between (0:30). Then: what to make of the partial reopening of movie theaters (29:50) and a new segment called “Why Are You Doing This?” (41:40). For More TMT Shenanigans: toomanythoughtsmedia.com Twitter: @funnynicotweets, @TMT_Media E-mail: toomanythoughtsmedia@gmail.com Subscribe and Rate on Apple Podcasts! The post Cultured #77: The Batman, the Synder Cut and More From the DC FanDome appeared first on Too Many Thoughts.
Aug 12, 2020 · 51 min
Cultured #76: Movie Theaters on Life Support, WarnerMedia Bloodbath and WAP
Nico discusses all the recent news surrounding AMC Theaters, Universal Studios, Disney’s Mulan and the death of cinemas as we know them (6:00). Plus: What do the recent firings at WarnerMedia say about the launch of HBO Max (24:55)? And what is the medical term for the lil’ dangly thing that swing in the back of my throat (39:25)? For More TMT Shenanigans: toomanythoughtsmedia.com Twitter: @funnynicotweets, @TMT_Media E-mail: toomanythoughtsmedia@gmail.com Subscribe and Rate on Apple Podcasts! The post Cultured #76: Movie Theaters on Life Support, WarnerMedia Bloodbath and WAP appeared first on Too Many Thoughts.
Jul 29, 2020 · 1 hr 4 min
Cultured #75: Regis, Taylor and Kanye
After many months in cultural exile, Nico returns to discuss the death of his childhood hero (3:42), Taylor Swift’s sublime new album (25:14), the 2020 Emmy nominations (34:55) and everything going on with Kanye West (55:50). For More TMT Shenanigans: toomanythoughtsmedia.com Twitter: @funnynicotweets, @TMT_Media E-mail: toomanythoughtsmedia@gmail.com Subscribe and Rate on Apple Podcasts! The post Cultured #75: Regis, Taylor and Kanye appeared first on Too Many Thoughts.
May 11, 2020 · 1 hr 2 min
Cultured #74: AMC vs. Trolls 2, RIP Jerry Stiller and Little Richard
Nico discusses the lives and legacies of Jerry Stiller (2:20), Little Richard (9:50) and Roy Horn (14:54). Then, what to make of the catfight between AMC Theaters and Universal Pictures (17:50) and much, much more from the world of pop culture. For More TMT Shenanigans: toomanythoughtsmedia.com Twitter: @funnynicotweets, @TMT_Media E-mail: toomanythoughtsmedia@gmail.com Subscribe and Rate on Apple Podcasts! The post Cultured #74: AMC vs. Trolls 2, RIP Jerry Stiller and Little Richard appeared first on Too Many Thoughts.
Apr 7, 2020 · 1 hr
Cultured #73: Quibi’s Launch, Louis C.K.’s Return and Coronavirus’s Wrath
Nico discusses the much-lampooned launch of Quibi (3:44), Louis C.K.’s new stand-up special (29:10) and the continuing impact of coronavirus on the film industry (44:13). For More TMT Shenanigans: toomanythoughtsmedia.com Twitter: @funnynicotweets, @TMT_Media E-mail: toomanythoughtsmedia@gmail.com Subscribe and Rate on Apple Podcasts! The post Cultured #73: Quibi’s Launch, Louis C.K.’s Return and Coronavirus’s Wrath appeared first on Too Many Thoughts.
Mar 10, 2020 · 59 min
Cultured #72: Corona Panic, RIP Max von Sydow and James Lipton
Nico discusses the Corona virus’s impact on the entertainment industry (8:50) and the deaths of actor Max von Sydow (26:00) and Actor’s Studio founder James Lipton (33:09). For More TMT Shenanigans: toomanythoughtsmedia.com Twitter: @funnynicotweets, @TMT_Media E-mail: toomanythoughtsmedia@gmail.com Subscribe and Rate on Apple Podcasts! The post Cultured #72: Corona Panic, RIP Max von Sydow and James Lipton appeared first on Too Many Thoughts.
Feb 26, 2020 · 50 min
Cultured #71: Bob Iger, Sonic the Hedgehog and the Friends “Reunion”
Nico breaks down the supposedly shocking exit of Disney CEO Bob Iger (1:13), the miraculous success of Sonic the Hedgehog (22:40), the confusing news of a Friends reunion special (32:45), the death of HQ (37:59) and much more from the world of pop culture. For More TMT Shenanigans: toomanythoughtsmedia.com Twitter: @funnynicotweets, @TMT_Media E-mail: toomanythoughtsmedia@gmail.com Subscribe and Rate on Apple Podcasts! The post Cultured #71: Bob Iger, Sonic the Hedgehog and the Friends “Reunion” appeared first on Too Many Thoughts.
Feb 10, 2020 · 45 min
Cultured #70: Parasite, Stephen A. Smith, Eminem and the Weirdest Oscars Ever
Nico talks about the Oscars and giggles like a school girl. For More TMT Shenanigans: toomanythoughtsmedia.com Twitter: @funnynicotweets, @TMT_Media E-mail: toomanythoughtsmedia@gmail.com Subscribe and Rate on Apple Podcasts! The post Cultured #70: Parasite, Stephen A. Smith, Eminem and the Weirdest Oscars Ever appeared first on Too Many Thoughts.
Feb 7, 2020 · 57 min
Cultured #69: The 2020 Oscar Preview
Nico previews the 2020 Academy Awards, including some hot betting tips and a bold prediction in the Best Picture category (3:21). Plus: the death of Kirk Douglas (38:33), the trailer for F9: The Fast Saga (41:49) and the launch of Quibi (46:27). For More TMT Shenanigans: toomanythoughtsmedia.com Twitter: @funnynicotweets, @TMT_Media E-mail: toomanythoughtsmedia@gmail.com Subscribe and Rate on Apple Podcasts! The post Cultured #69: The 2020 Oscar Preview appeared first on Too Many Thoughts.
Jan 15, 2020 · 44 min
Cultured #68: Oscar Nominations, the Jeopardy GOAT and RIP Buck Henry
Nico breaks down the relatively satisfying Oscar nominations (0:30), the hugely satisfying Jeopardy Greatest of All Time Tournament and much more from the world of pop culture. For More TMT Shenanigans: toomanythoughtsmedia.com Twitter: @funnynicotweets, @TMT_Media E-mail: toomanythoughtsmedia@gmail.com Subscribe and Rate on Apple Podcasts! The post Cultured #68: Oscar Nominations, the Jeopardy GOAT and RIP Buck Henry appeared first on Too Many Thoughts.
Jan 8, 2020 · 56 min
Cultured #67: Golden Globes, Bob Dylan Biopic and Obama’s Favorite Movies
Nico rants about the 77th Golden Globe Awards, hosted by Ricky Gervais, and speculates on what they mean for the Oscar race (1:10). Plus: a Bob Dylan biopic from James Mangold and Timothée Chalamet (30:09), Jeopardy’s GOAT tournament (39:50) and Barack Obama’s annual best-of list (48:00). For More TMT Shenanigans: toomanythoughtsmedia.com Twitter: @funnynicotweets, @TMT_Media E-mail: toomanythoughtsmedia@gmail.com Subscribe and Rate on Apple Podcasts! The post Cultured #67: Golden Globes, Bob Dylan Biopic and Obama’s Favorite Movies appeared first on Too Many Thoughts.
Dec 18, 2019 · 44 min
Cultured #66: Ode to the 2010s
Nico reviews the decade that was in movies (2:29), television (16:04) and music (30:56). For More TMT Shenanigans: toomanythoughtsmedia.com Twitter: @funnynicotweets, @TMT_Media E-mail: toomanythoughtsmedia@gmail.com Subscribe and Rate on Apple Podcasts! The post Cultured #66: Ode to the 2010s appeared first on Too Many Thoughts.