David Chen

Podcast: The Murders in Georgia

Hey folks,

I don't usually cross-post my Culturally Relevant episodes here (you can subscribe to get episodes automaticall...

Getting our first dose of the Pfizer vaccine

David, @joyofnapping, and their bubble-mate Carter got their first dose of the Pfizer vaccine today. In this bonus audio, they discuss the series of events that led them to this moment and reflect on the experience. 

Note: We are not medical professionals and any conte...

Teen Vogue and Anti-Asian Racism and Violence

David and @Joyofnapping discuss what went down at Teen Vogue this week and how it's related to the anti-Asian racism and violence that's happening in the country right now. 

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• 2021-03-13 03:12:41 +0000 UTC View Post

On Oprah's Interview with Meghan Markle

In our COVID bubble, we watched Oprah's interview with Meghan Markle tonight (available on CBS and Paramount+). Here's what we thought of it! What did you think? 

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• 2021-03-08 07:38:12 +0000 UTC View Post

On toxic fandoms and how to be a person on the internet (with Joanna Robinson)

David and Joanna discuss what happens when toxic fandoms come after you online, and what lessons we can take from that.

Links:

• THR's piece on Jo...
  2021-03-05 14:00:06 +0000 UTC View Post

'Nomadland' Spoiler Review

In light of its Golden Globes wins last night, I'm releasing this conversation today: Our COVID bubble (me, @joyofnapping, and our friend Carter) watched Chloe Zhao's Nomadland on Hulu. Afterwards, I asked everyone to hop on the mic so we could talk things out. You can listen to our thou...

When opportunities go away (with Dan Gvozden)

I recently got rejected from a podcast training program that I was emotionally invested in. My friend Dan Gvozden had a similarly important opportunity vanish.

In this Patreon bonus episode, I talk with Dan about what it means and feels like when opportunities go away, and where we go from ...

Further thoughts on Tenet (with Patrick H. Willems)

Patrick Willems joins David to share further thoughts on Christopher Nolan's bold, ambitious, and at-times completely incomprehensible spy thriller Tenet.

Links:

• Follow Patrick on Twitter&nbs...
  2021-02-25 19:39:58 +0000 UTC View Post

Initial thoughts on 'Allen v. Farrow'

Content Warning: Sexual/child abuse.

David, @joyofnapping, and their bubble mate Carter discuss the first episode of the new Kirby Dick/Amy Ziering 4-part docuseries Allen v. Farrow, which just aired on HBO Max. 

Note: I recorded this in...

Rush Limbaugh, Getting Through to Family, Better Call Saul Season 5 (with Joanna Robinson)

David follows up with Joanna about last week's topics. Then they discuss the passing of Rush Limbaugh, their various attempts at getting through to their families, and thoughts on Better Call Saul: Season 5 (finally!). 

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• 2021-02-19 14:01:01 +0000 UTC View Post

The Next Cheneration: A New Podcast About Fatherhood

When I heard my brother was having a kid, I asked him if he wanted to do a podcast with me to document his process of becoming a father. He didn't say yes...but he didn't exactly say no either, so as a result, "The Next Cheneration" was born! 

We started recording when his wife was a m...

Justice League Trailer Reaction

For Patrons only: The new Justice League trailer is out! I watched it and shared just a few thoughts on what I am and am not looking forward to. 

What do you think? Feel free to share your thoughts in the comments below. 

2021-02-14 17:25:05 +0000 UTC View Post

Here's our 'Judas and the Black Messiah' post-film discussion

Thanks to everyone who joined the watch-along last night! As usual, it was great fun to watch a movie with you folks and then dive into it afterwards

For those who couldn't make it, you can watch the VOD version of our conversation above.

As always, thanks to all of you for your suppo...

STARTING SOON at 6PM Pacific: Judas and the Black Messiah Patron Watch-Along

We're watching Judas and the Black Messiah tonight at 6PM Pacific! Zoom link is above. Please click on it at 6PM Pacific. Here's how it works:

-You MUST have an HBO Max subscription for this to work (If you don't live in the US, sorry, I don't know what service this movie is playin...

This Week in Cancellations (with Joanna Robinson)

Joanna and David discuss everything that happened with Gina Carano and Joss Whedon this week. Plus, some discussion of Framing Britney Spears and Minari.

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• 2021-02-12 14:01:02 +0000 UTC View Post

This Friday (2/12) at 6pm Pacific: 'Judas and the Black Messiah' Patron Watch-Along

Hey all,

The last couple one of these we've done have been a great time so let's try this again this month: This Friday (2/12) at 6pm Pacific, let's do a watch-along of Judas and the Black Messiah. Notes on how this works:

-You MUST have an HBO Max subscripti...

Losing Weight During the Pandemic (with Peter Sciretta)

I chat with my friend Peter Sciretta about what we're doing to lose weight during the pandemic.

Note: This podcast should not be taken as medical/nutritional advice or any commentary on the bo...

Thoughts on Sound of Metal (Round 2), Blown Away (Season 2), Out of Sight (1998)

In this bonus audio, David and @joyofnapping chat about a few things they watched together this weekend. 

Note: SPOILERS for Sound of Metal are in the audio. Timestamps for the discussion are below.

Timestamps: 

00:00 - Sound ...

About that last WandaVision episode...

I haven't been doing TV recaps per se but I had to make an exception for this week's episode of WandaVision (Ep 5, "On a Very Special Episode..."). 

Shit goes down in this episode that has potentially wide-ranging implications for the entire MCU (and other cinematic universes ...

Video: Our Post-Watch-Along Discussion of 'The Little Things'

Thanks to everyone who joined our Little Things watch-along on Friday night! We had a great time breaking down the movie afterwards. 

TL;DR: The movie is bad and it should feel bad.

Here's the VOD version of our hangout this morning (1/30/21)

Thanks to all $10+ Patrons for joining in the hangout this morning! Here's a lightly edited VOD archive of it. As usual, I try to make the VOD version available to all Patrons. 

Topics discussed:

• WTF is going on with my arm
• Movies we're psyched for in 2021
2021-01-30 22:16:40 +0000 UTC View Post

STARTING SOON at 10AM Pacific: DChen Monthly Patreon Hangout

Hey folks! If you're around today at 10AM Pacific, let's hang out for a bit. Click on the link above or use any of the info below. Talk soon! 

NOTE: As usual, i'll plan to record the hangout and post the results afterwards on the Patreon.

2021-01-30 17:20:37 +0000 UTC View Post

STARTING SOON at 5 PM Pacific: 'The Little Things' Watch-Along

Alright folks. A few people responded to my last post so let's give it a shot:

At 5PM Pacific tonight, click on the above Zoom link! We'll watch The Little Things on HBO Max at the same time, chat about it in the chat room during the film, then hang out for a bit afterwards to disc...

Further Thoughts on WandaVision, In and Of Itself, Gamestop, Online Mobs, Media Men (with Joanna Robinson)

David and Joanna discuss further thoughts on WandaVision, Derek DelGaudio's In and Of Itself, this week's Gamestop madness, and shitty media men.

Links:

• Follow Joanna on Twitter 
• 2021-01-29 14:01:01 +0000 UTC View Post

Upcoming DChen Patreon Events (Jan 2021)

Hey folks,

I wanted to update you on some of the stuff that's coming up: 

All Patrons: I'm thinking of doing a Watch-along of The Little Things (HBO Max) this Friday at 5pm Pacific. We'd watch the movie at the sa...

'Derek DelGaudio's In & Of Itself' Review (with Peter Sciretta)

This weekend, I watched Derek DelGaudio's In & Of Itself on Hulu. It was a powerful and baffling experience. I highly recommend checking it out.

I found the show to be so thought-provoking that I immediately had to talk about it with my friend (and magician) Peter Sciretta. I r...

The Biden Inauguration, plus Dunk and Egg (with Joanna Robinson)

Joanna and David discuss the inauguration of Joseph R. Biden Jr., what it means for the media and for the world, plus discuss some Game of Thrones news that dropped today.

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• 2021-01-22 20:01:02 +0000 UTC View Post

The Eve of the Inauguration

David and @joyofnapping reflect on their thoughts and feelings on the evening of the inauguration of Joe Biden. 

We hope you are staying safe and healthy out there, and that you have excitement and hope for the days ahead. 

Working During a Coup and Watching WandaVision (with Joanna Robinson)

My frequent podcast collaborator Joanna Robinson and I are going to try recording some Patreon-exclusive podcast episodes just to talk about what's on our minds. This week, we discuss what it was like to witness a coup(?) attempt in the US, plus thoughts on the first few episodes of WandaVision.&...

The Things That Got Me Through 2020

[Cross-posted on my blog and my newsletter]

Despite everything that ...