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High Low Brow

Amanda Scriver and River Gilbert

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We’re carving out space in the airwaves for deep dives and thoughtful convos about our beloved pop culture that is often overlooked, laughed at, trashed, and brushed aside. Join us (and some of our internet pals!) for hot, juicy, maybe controversh opinions and a few rounds of games inspired by the stuff you watched when you were home sick with an anxiety-induced stomachache in your formative years.
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Send us a Text Message. In this week's podcast episode, we dive deep into the complex dynamics of friendships portrayed on Vanderpump Rules. From loyalty to betrayal and hypocrisy, we dissect the dramatic and strategic moves both on and off-screen by the cast and by fans. We also explore how cast actions and production influence made this season pa…
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Send us a Text Message. For this week's episode, we're taking you to one of the best film festivals our city of Toronto offers: the Hot Docs Film Festival. We share some of our hits from the festival, including Disco's Revenge (directed by Omar Majeed and Peter Mishara), Union (directed by Brett Story and Stephen Maing), Swamp Dogg Gets His Pool Pa…
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Send us a Text Message. Join us on this week's episode (with a small cameo from our dog Ocean), as we sift through the spectacle and substance of the new VPR spin-off, "The Valley". From the gaslighting chaos of Kristen Doute to Zack Wickham's hair - we'll leave no stone unturned. Then, we will welcome our first guest of the season: comedian and au…
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Send us a Text Message. We're back for our first full-length episode as we peel back the layers of reality TV's latest sensation, Vanderpump Villa. We scrutinize the show's evolution from the authentic drama of early Vanderpump Rules to the current, more orchestrated chaos. We share our hate of the Villa's villains, Marciano and Eric, and weigh the…
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Send us a Text Message. We're back! Join us as we drop this mini episode to share what we'll be up to for season four of High Low Brow. We're sharing some behind-the-scenes podcasting insights, including how we've been wrestling with editing software and trying not to lose our minds with social media. Hell, we even let Ocean (our beloved dog) crash…
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Send us a Text Message. If you've accidentally stumbled upon us and this episode, welcome. But if you're re-joining us, we're on the final episode of rewatch of S1 of the Showtime original series, Gigolos. We're talking about our favourite moments, reminding ourselves to cancel the Paramount Plus subscription once this episode goes live, and asking…
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Send us a Text Message. Our latest bonus episode dives headfirst into the riotous lives of Stephen, Jimmy, Brace, and the gang as we dissect episodes five and six with a dash of humor and a pinch of reality. Chuckle along as we dissect the relationship status of Jimmy and new girlfriend Kelly (it's apparently just mid) and explore the complex and o…
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Send us a Text Message. Ever wondered if the life of a high-class escort is as glamorous as it seems? We're back to spill the tea on our limited edition four-episode re-watch of Showtime's own Gigolos. This time, we're dissecting the quirks of episodes three and four, where we witness everything from Brace's date with an industry plant to Jimmy's t…
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Send us a Text Message. High Low Brow is back, baby! We're here for a bonus four-episode re-watch of the 2011 SHOWTIME Original Series Gigolos. The hit reality television show that we became obsessed with during the pandemic for its quirky and glamorous storytelling of the lives of male escorts living in Las Vegas. During this four-episode re-watch…
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Send us a Text Message. We're wrapping up our third season of High Low Brow, and what a ride it's been! We've had quite a diverse array of topics and guests and we take the first little bit to reflect on the wild and chaotic energy that fuels us, a few of our favourite moments, and what we're excited to bring into season four. For this finale episo…
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Send us a Text Message. Life has a way of throwing curveballs, and like anyone else, we've had to juggle a few. We're on the second last episode of S3 before we take a short break, but not without leaving you with another episode that is as neurodivergent as you can imagine. First, we dive into the second season of "The Bear" which surprised us in …
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Send us a Text Message. Settle in, podcast listeners, because we're about to take you on a journey. We'll laugh, we'll cry, we'll marvel at the absurdity of B-movies on Tubi, and question the enigma that is 'Showgirls'. This episode is a wild ride through current events, entertainment, and the peculiarities of life itself. Shifting gears from the h…
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Send us a Text Message. Join us as we discuss our recent visit to the Toronto After Dark Film Festival and offer insights on two nail-biting thrillers - 'Suitable Flesh' and 'It's a Wonderful Knife.' But that's just the tip of the iceberg. We're also putting a spotlight on seasonal depression, and Ama's sharing her journey reading Britney Spears ne…
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Send us a Text Message. This week, we're recapping some of the captivating shows we've been watching including newly premiered House of Villains and season five of Love is Blind. Then, we finally finished Vanderpump Rules and of course, we need to update you all on our thoughts. Join us as we dissect the most cunning villains, and break down what m…
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Send us a Text Message. Get ready for an exhilarating ride as we take you on an unforgettable weekend getaway to celebrate our anniversary and a very special birthday in Niagara Falls, Ontario! We share some hilarious moments from the trip and recap the Voss Events show, "Night of the Living Drag" hosted by Yvie Oddly and including performances by …
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Send us a Text Message. Have you ever wondered what a fresh take on the American teen sex comedy genre could look like? Wondered how an artist like Lil Nas X has transcended genres and continued to defy expectations. This week's episode of High Low Brow is a roller-coaster ride of emotions, revelations, and hearty discussions. Our first discussion …
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Send us a Text Message. For years now, the fashion industry has had a problem. While the media has asked us to embrace beauty at every size, it feels like the fashion industry still has yet to catch up. Join us as we dissect the politics of size in fashion, unearthing the biases that impact how plus-sized individuals express themselves. We'll spotl…
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Send us a Text Message. We venture into the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles world for this week's episode! Hot on the heels of the film release, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem, you'll hear our honest review sharing what we loved, plus we reflect on our childhood memories of the Ninja Turtles and why we believe this film will have everyone…
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Send us a Text Message. Have you ever wondered why nobody seems to care about aliens anymore? Or why public incidents such as Mitch McConnell's alleged stroke on live TV can trigger personal trauma? Well, buckle up as we zestfully navigate these mysteries before welcoming our guest for this week: feminist culture critic, author, and anti-rape activ…
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Send us a Text Message. Could the latest Barbie movie be one of the greatest cinematic surprises of the year? We certainly think so. We dive headfirst into a riveting discussion about how the Barbie film brilliantly disrupts the blonde doll's stereotypical image. From its clever marketing ploys to its unexpected political subtext to the film’s self…
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Send us a Text Message. Can reality television and therapy coexist? Does the intersection of the two offer a hidden path to personal growth? Buckle up, we're about to embark on a captivating journey through the complex world of therapy representation in reality TV. Let's start off with an insider's take: journalist Ishani Nath shares her perspectiv…
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Send us a Text Message. What do Elon Musk, Mark Zuckerberg, and a Michelin Star Space dinner have in common? Lol, just this past week's news cycle. We discuss the wild world of billionaires and share our thoughts on how this is all just one "post-game" world, a la Black Mirror. From there, our conversation takes a turn to explore the controversial …
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Send us a Text Message. Are you feeling the burn of fandom fatigue? Fear not, because this episode has got you covered! We're joined by the incredibly insightful podcaster (from queer Star Wars podcast, RuPalp's Podrace) and cultural critic Klaudia Amenábar, who's ready to help us navigate the world of passionate fandoms and the challenges of findi…
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Send us a Text Message. What do you get when you combine a chaotic comedy series, a messy queer reality TV show, and an attempt at making our first YouTube video? You get this week's episode of High Low Brow! We're back to give you our unique high-brow takes on some of the most entertaining low-brow television out right now. We've had plenty of tim…
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Send us a Text Message. It's hard to believe we're already on our third episode of season three! In this episode of the podcast, we delve into the fascinating intersection of AI and the music industry. Our guest for the day is Pablo the Don, a culture critic and TikTok influencer known for their insightful commentary on the latest music and pop cul…
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Send us a Text Message. Welcome to our second episode of season three and our very first MINI High Low Brow episode. As mentioned, we'll drop one mini-episodes a month alongside one full-length guest episode so that you can get the maximum High Low Brow experience. In this episode, River and Ama are digging into stuff they're watching and pop cultu…
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Send us a Text Message. Welcome to our first episode of season three and a special episode just before 4/20! We're here to celebrate the 30th anniversary of the classic movie, Dazed and Confused (directed by Richard Linklater) and to dig into the film's impact on North America's widespread cannabis use and media representation. Of course, for this …
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Send us a Text Message. It's only been 84 years, but we're back for Season 3 of High Low Brow. I'm sure you all understand - we're all collectively exhausted. For this week's intro to season three, I'm happy to introduce the pod's new co-host and probably my fave person: my partner, River Gilbert. In this short 30-minute episode, listen to one pers…
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Send us a Text Message. Well, faithful listeners, it's that time again ⁠— the end of the season. You have been on such an incredible second-season journey with us. We brought on our brand new host Ameema! We tried out a new show format! We had on some of our fave guests (to date) and broke some of our listening records. And that was all thanks to y…
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Send us a Text Message. Media featuring cops has been a staple of North American film and television culture. Heck, who didn't grow up watching Law and Order on A&E? However, during the George Floyd protests, copaganda was identified as a widespread tactic of the police and media. Officers kneeling with protestors in performative displays of solida…
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Send us a Text Message. Listen, we don't mind admitting it: memes are a huge love language for us. No matter who you are and what stage we are at in our friendship, you best believe you will get a meme sent from me to you. Throughout the pandemic, many people used memes to cope with the world's heaviness, as they're an undeniably fun way to express…
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Send us a Text Message. We're at the end of Pride Month and wow, what a Pride Month it has been. The U.S. Supreme Court justice just overturned Roe vs Wade and there are rumblings that same-sex marriages are next. 👀😡 Wow, we hate it here, officially. So perhaps to get our minds off things, it's time for our latest episode. It's our next installment…
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Send us a Text Message. June is Pride Month – a chance for the LGBTQ+ community to celebrate the progress that's been made, and this season on High Low Brow, we are dedicating the month of June to all Pride-related content! 🌈✨🌈 For our very first Pride-related episode, we're exploring how corporations prioritize profit over the LGBTQ+ community in …
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Send us a Text Message. The summer is here and things are starting to get hot 💦 For our seventh episode of the season, we were so happy to chat with Toronto-based writer, performer, and sex worker advocate Andrea Werhun about the art of thirst traps. These sexually suggestive selfies are posted on social media by celebs and everyday folks to attrac…
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Send us a Text Message. Not only has another two weeks gone by (so quick!) but we're happy to be celebrating our 1 year anniversary of podcasting! 🥳 For our sixth episode of the season (and our mid-way point of season two), we're happy to bring on two guests we've been looking forward to all season: Natalie Franklin of everyone's favourite Instagra…
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Send us a Text Message. Oh hi, we're so happy to see you're back! We are dropping episode 5 of S2 today, and it's a fun one! For this week's episode, we are exploring the gay history of wrestling and how it's really a form of athletic storytelling or heck, performance art akin to drag. To take us through the history and make a case for why this mat…
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Send us a Text Message. We're back for our fourth full-length episode of S2! For this week's episode, we get into one of the hottest trends of 2021: parasocial relationships. No matter where you go on the Internet, it's all everyone is talking about. From the social and entertainment-kind, intense-personal, and borderline-pathological. Between us a…
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Send us a Text Message. We're back for our third full-length episode of S2! For our very first Low Brow Takes on High Brow Culture takedown episode, Ama and Ameema have invited on former co-host and fellow podcaster from the show We Really Like Her, Danita Steinberg to discuss all things Oscars 2022. Between the three of us, we analyze everything t…
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Send us a Text Message. In the second full-length episode of season two, Ama & Ameema invite the iconic writer/director of LGBTQ+ reality shows such as Hot Haus and Slag Wars, our favourite sex-positive daddy (and soon to be yours!) Topher Cusumano. The three of us chat with Topher about why queer reality TV sucks so much and why mainstream media s…
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Send us a Text Message. In the first full-length episode of season two, Ama & Ameema invite educator and YA author Tanya Boteju on to the show to chat with them about a topic that has been bothering the two of them for a while: why society seems to enjoy mocking teen girls and young women for their interests. Has this been bothering you as well? Oh…
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Send us a Text Message. After a nearly four-month hiatus, we're back and so excited for season two! And trust us: it's going to be bigger, and better than ever! Plus, we have a brand new co-host!!! Say hello to the wonderful and talented Ameema Saeed. In this short mini-episode, Ama and Ameema reminisce about life during the pandemic, how their own…
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Send us a Text Message. Happy Halloween to our ghouls & gals! To end the first season, Ama & Danita chat all things spooky, from Kyle Richards in Halloween Kills to their very own childhood ghost stories. Plus, horror movie recos and a tangent about television psychic & expert grifter Sylvia Browne. If you enjoyed listening over the past several mo…
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Send us a Text Message. Off the top, Ama & Danita live-react to an interview with Lourdes Leon before pivoting to a completely unplanned tangent about which child of a Real Housewife is likeliest to write a tell-all memoir. Then, writer & resident spooky bitch Mary Beth McAndrews joins Danita to chat about the merits of found footage films, their p…
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Send us a Text Message. Off the top, Ama and Danita chat about the chaotic casting of the Real Housewives Ultimate Girls Trip & the significance of Will and Jada Pinkett Smith finally confirming they have an open marriage. Then, writer Keah Brown joins Ama to discuss finding solidarity in online communities, harnessing the power of social media for…
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Send us a Text Message. Off the top, Ama & Danita cover the latest in cursed internet content, from James Corden's flash mobs and Kanye's latest album launch. BTW, if our opening isn't as ~timely~ as usual, it's because LIFE HAPPENS. But hello, it's us from a few weeks ago! Then, two Amandas are better than one as Ama welcomes Amanda Montell, autho…
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Send us a Text Message. Off the top, Ama & Danita chat about the upcoming Canadian election, the internet's reaction to Lorde's new album, and Taylor Swift TikTok (a.k.a SwiftTok). Then, Ama is joined by Ann Pornel, comedian and co-host of The Great Canadian Baking Show, to talk about diet culture, plus-size fashion, fat representation on televisio…
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Send us a Text Message. Off the top, Ama & Danita share another hopeful #FreeBritney update before taste testing Paris Hilton's new Netflix show, Cooking With Paris. Then, Ama is joined by Stacy Lee Kong, writer, editor, cultural critic, and founder of Friday Things to examine our complicity in the media's victimization and villainization of young …
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Send us a Text Message. Off the top, Ama & Danita get real about how their respective post-vaccine re-entries are going, the CBD scandal & racism at the Olympics, and the Anthony Bourdain documentary. Then, Ama is joined by Natalie Zina Walschots, Extremely Online Person) and author of one of our favorite books (Hench - READ IT OR ELSE!) to dive in…
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Send us a Text Message. Off the top, Ama & Danita share a hopeful #FreeBritney update, discuss the soapy life of Erika Jayne, and the Emmy nominations. Then, to celebrate the Spice Girls' iconic 'Wannabe' turning 25 this month, we get personal about our formative years, rank our favourite songs, reminisce about 2008's reunion tour, and explore thei…
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Send us a Text Message. Off the top, Ama & Danita dish about which music icons are giving off okay boomer energy this week, preferred ice types, and breaking news about The View. Then, after the steady rise and swift downfall of the Bon Appetit Test Kitchen, what's next for Food Media? Ama is joined by Bettina Makalintal, food + culture writer for …
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