While I’m in the edit cave prepping the next episode here’s a treat for the feed. Return of friends of the pod Allison and Joe from Queer Cinema Catch Up!

Alison and Joe asked me to come on their podcast to talk about Lady Gaga’s latest album Mayhem! Tune in to hear us dig into this current moment in pop music and diva worship!

Make sure to check back in a few days for REFERENTIAL’s upcoming episode examining the theme of Black Girlhood in media with critic and writer Shannon Miller!

Queer Cinema Catchup is independently produced by Allison Theveny and Joe Murphy.

_____________________________

In this episode of Queer Cinema Catchup, Joe and Allison are once again joined by Dr. Khaliden Nas of the Referential podcast to review Lady Gaga's latest album, 'Mayhem.' Together, they discuss Gaga's evolution as an artist; reflect on their personal relationships to her music; and complete a track-by-track analysis.

00:00 Welcome to the Queer Cinema Catchup and Referential Collab

01:10 Personal Histories with Lady Gaga

03:42 Lady Gaga's Evolution and Public Persona

08:31 Reactions to Born This Way

17:40 Theatre Kid Roots and Artistry

20:04 Expectations for the New Album

35:12 Madonna's Influence and Pop Culture Shifts

36:10 Album Review: Mayhem's Chaotic Intentionality

36:57 Fan Feedback and Emotional Themes

37:35 Comparing Albums: Fame Monster vs. Mayhem

39:32 The Pressure of Reinvention in Pop Music

42:10 Success Anxiety and Artistic Authenticity

50:15 Track-by-Track Breakdown: Disease & Abracadabra

53:39 Garden of Eden and Perfect Celebrity

57:50 Vanish into You & Killah

01:01:20 Zombie Boy & Gwen Stefani

01:03:1 Love Drug

01:06:40 Taylor Swift and 80s Influence in How Bad Do U Want Me

01:08:12 Diverse Songwriting Styles

01:10:13 Emotional Ballads (Blade of Grass) and Personal Stories

01:21:11 Final Thoughts and Final Review

Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/referential/donations

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy