Workshopping Humanity podcast

Workshopping Humanity

Brett Schutt

Join host Brett Schutt as he talks to some of his favorite writers, filmmakers and friends about pieces of popular culture that have influenced them in a profound way. This is a podcast that goes into the philosophy of pieces of media, how they have influenced society as a whole and what they mean to us on a personal level.

25 Episodes

radical empathy w/ win or lose
4/13/2025
1:11:02
Brett and Jared discuss the newest Pixar series Win or Lose, currently streaming on Disney Plus and how it's multiple perspectives promote radical empathy in an era when we desperately need it.Visit the website- www.worlshoppinghumanity.com
Anora (ft. George Ehret)
12/8/2024
1:10:34
Anora is a movie directed by acclaimed indie director Sean Baker that stars Mikey Madison who plays Ani, a young sex worker who marries the son of a Russian oligarch. The parents of the oligarch set out to get the marriage annulled. The film won the Cannes Film Festival and placed at Toronto International Film Festivals Peoples Choice Award, making it a top contender at this years Oscar race. Today I have workshopping humanity contributor, cofounder of A One and A Two productions and writer at George On The Beat, George Ehret, on to discuss this wonderful film. Welcome to workshopping humanity where we explore and dissect what media influence on society as a whole and what they mean to us on a personal level.
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Normal People (ft. Jared Rocha)
10/18/2024
44:17
Workshopping Humanity is a podcast where we discuss the cultural and philosophical elements of a piece of popular culture that has also influenced our life in a profound way. Brett Schutt and Jared Rocha discuss the acclaimed Hulu series Normal People and why it's one of the most profound looks at love and loss in media.
Past Lives (ft. George Ehret and Jared Rocha)
1/22/2024
1:28:19
Listen to Brett, George and Jared discuss how bad the hosting at The Golden Globes was and why Past Lives is one of the most beautiful films of 2023.
The Holdovers (ft. Alex Helmer, Jared Rocha and George Ehret)
1/8/2024
1:38:26
On this episode of Workshopping Humanity, we are joined by Alex Helmer to discuss The Holdovers, Public Domain and how weird The Curse is.
Aftersun (ft. George Ehret)
4/25/2023
1:27:09
Workshopping Humanity is a podcast where we discuss the cultural and philosophical elements of a piece of popular culture that has also influenced our life in a profound way. Host Brett Schutt talks to George Ehret, where they discuss last years critically acclaimed Aftersun and why it is one of the most poignant films about memory ever made.
Meet the Robinsons (ft. Kevin Guinn)
9/13/2022
1:34:35
Workshopping Humanity is a podcast where we discuss the cultural and philosophical elements of a piece of popular culture that has also influenced our life in a profound way. Host Brett Schutt talks to Kevin Guinn, the two were coworkers at the Disney World attraction Mission Space on their college program. They discuss a hidden underrated Disney gem Meet the Robinsons, why it's better than the majority of the Disney films coming out around the time and it's various themes of communication, innovation and family and how it ties into the lore of the Disney Parks as well. They also discover that Mort from Madagascar has committed several crimes. Visit our website- www.toyboxd.com
Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 (ft. Guy Knoll)
7/14/2022
1:15:58
Workshopping Humanity is a podcast where we discuss the cultural and philosophical elements of a piece of popular culture that has also influenced our life in a profound way. Host Brett Schutt talks to Guy Knoll, a stand up comedian and personality on The League of Cinephiles about Guardians of the Galaxy Vol 2. They talk about why the film is one of the best Marvel films and why it continues to be more beloved as time goes on. They discuss the themes of morality, masculinity and fatherhood the film addresses and what other blockbusters have been lacking that makes this film stand out as one of the best.
Disney Parks (ft. Jared Rocha)
10/28/2021
1:54:57
Workshopping Humanity is a podcast where we discuss the cultural and philosophical elements of a piece of popular culture that has also influenced our life in a profound way. Brett Schutt talks to Jared Rocha about their love for the Disney Parks and how their recent trips to Disney World and Disneyland have influenced them. Visit https://toyboxd.com/ for more content including short films, editorials, reviews and more podcasts!
Hannah and Her Sisters (ft. Alex Helmer)
8/25/2021
1:44:34
Workshopping Humanity is a podcast where we discuss the cultural and philosophical elements of a piece of popular culture that has also influenced our life in a profound way. Brett Schutt talks to Alex Helmer, the host and creator of the League of Cinephiles. They discuss Hannah and Her Sisters and why it is such a profound work and how they can relate to the characters search for meaning. They also discuss The League of Cinephiles and why it was made in the first place and how connecting emotionally to movies and debating about them tie together in a meaningful way. Visit Toybox'd.com! --- https://toyboxd.com/ Follow Alex Helmer https://www.instagram.com/league_of_cinephiles/?hl=en https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCahy_SDcYNMh8DwQsNwQbng Follow Brett (Artpig) https://letterboxd.com/Artpig/

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