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Episode 276

How Disney Killed the Movies w/ Vicky Osterweil

November 5th, 2026

59 mins 39 secs

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About this Episode

Philip welcomes Vicky Osterweil author of The Extended Universe: How Disney Killed the Movies and Took Over The World. In their conversation, they discuss the consolidation of culture and entertainment and what it means to the future of storytelling and content creation.

The Drop – The segment of the show where Philip and his guest share tasty morsels of intellectual goodness and creative musings.

Philip’s Drop:
The Shadow King – Maaza Mengiste

Vicky’s Drop:
The Underground Railroad (Amazon Prime)