#377: Freedom Fit for a Whale
A true whale of a tale. Plus, Apple's top podcasts of 2024, SNL nails podcasting's bro culture, and new creativity in ads.
If you were born before the turn of the century, there’s a decent chance you have this scene from Free Willy etched in your memory.
Free Willy (1993)
The early ‘90s was a vibe.
Despite the efforts of today’s trendsetters to recreate that vibe, there’s nothing quite like the feeling of cracking open a VHS clamshell that contains everything you could possible know about the world as a kid growing up in the 1990s.
But like any good story from 30+ years ago, there’s a lot we should probably reframe to understand better.
Reply