Subcultural

• Subcultural: What we learned

  From AI Influencers and Mini Food Baking, to ASMR and Sleep Hackers -- subcultures are at the heart of our cultural experiences. In this episode Alexis Gay and Dr. Marcus Collins discuss their favorite moments and learnings from Subcultural.

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• Sovereignty in the Suburbs: Australia’s Micronation Movement

  Can a backyard kingdom challenge the status quo? Listen as Alexis explores Australia’s vibrant micronation subculture, where self-declared rulers are staking a claim to autonomy. Through an interview with Emperor George Cruickshank of the Empire of Atlantium, we dive into how these microstates challenge conventional ideas of governance and nationhood.out the game’s surging popularity, and how influencers helped elevate it from local courts to international prominence.

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• The Rise of Pickleball: How a Niche Game Became a Global Phenomenon

  How did pickleball conquer the sports world? Once a 1960s backyard invention, pickleball has exploded into a major sport with international recognition. In this episode, Alexis talks with Jennifer Lucore, author of The History of Pickleball, and pickleball comedian Lamont Ferguson, about the game’s surging popularity, and how influencers helped elevate it from local courts to international prominence.

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• Formula for Success: The Competitive World of Spreadsheet Masters

  Can Excel be a sport? Barbara Mauric breaks down how the art of organizing data has transformed into an arena of competition, where pivot tables and formulas are the ultimate tools for victory.

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• Beat beyond borders: The Evolution and Influence of Afrobeats

  What is Afrobeats? We look at genre's roots and impact on the global music scene.

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