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Podcast: The Front Page
Episode: From Labubu dolls to box office records: What the latest pop culture trends say about us
Description: The world of pop culture fandom was once on the fringes of society – comic books, anime and sci-fi movies have historically been seen as the realm of nerds living in their parents basement. But in recent years, the power dynamics have shifted, and what was once considered niche is now very much in the mainstream. Blockbuster movies are increasingly being dominated by superhero and fantasy genre, and that’s seeping into the world of prestige television. And everything from Labubus to the latest Nintendo Switch console are flying off the shelves in ways that...