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	Date	Titre	Durée
	10 Oct 2019	105: Forever 21 bankruptcy and esports apparel monetization	00:50:19
Eugene and Charis discuss Forever 21 filing for bankruptcy and the evolving role of shopping malls. They also talk about the monetization of esports apparel and the possibilities for brands within the gaming industry. 00:01:22 Forever 21 00:20:12 Esports apparel 00:40:15 Banter https://www.nytimes.com/2019/09/29/business/forever-21-bankruptcy.html https://hypebeast.com/2019/9/esports-apparel-fashion-adidas-ninja-nike www.maekan.com
	24 Jul 2018	052: Social media’s impact on empathy and advancements in surveillance technology	00:37:52
Alek Rose, MAEKAN summer apprentice, discusses the news of the death of 3 Canadian vloggers in connection to how social media has warped our perception of others. Charis brings up the subject of increasingly advanced surveillance technology and how this impacts privacy and societal norms. 00:13:26 Social media’s erosion of empathy 00:22:40 Surveillance technology Instagram’s Facade of the Perfect Life Has Made Us Lose Our Empathy by Dan Ginn https://petapixel.com/2018/07/09/instagrams-facade-of-the-perfect-life-has-made-us-lose-our-empathy/ ‘Big Brother’ surveillance state? As facial recognition use grows, so do privacy fears by Rob Lever https://www.hongkongfp.com/2018/07/08/big-brother-surveillance-state-facial-recognition-use-grows-privacy-fears/ Inside China’s Dystopian Dreams: A.I., Shame and Lots of Cameras by Paul Mozur https://www.nytimes.com/2018/07/08/business/china-surveillance-technology.html What is MAEKAN? MAEKAN is a membership-based publication and community focused on the sights and sounds of creative culture. We're about learning, participating, and connecting with a global community on a deeper level that social media just doesn't provide. We’re defining the future of creative culture. We don't have all the answers, but our curiosity ensures we never stop looking. Sign-Up Today If you've enjoyed this story from the archives and want to see what else MAEKAN has to offer, sign-up for your membership at MAEKAN.com. You'll unlock all of our stories, be given exclusive member-only-access to our Slack community, and have the opportunity to participate in our monthly digital panel discussions. MAEKAN.com Follow Us instagram.com/maekan facebook.com/storiesforthecurious twitter.com/maekan stories@maekan.com
	18 Sep 2019	102: Posthumous collections and unionizing	00:45:13
Charis and Eugene discuss Frances Bean Cobain launching the “Kurt Was Here” clothing collection and what the purpose is of releasing posthumous products. They also talk about the union drive occurring at Kickstarter and how unions can function within companies. 00:03:04 Posthumous work 00:19:00 Unions Links https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-news/kurt-cobain-clothing-collection-881429/ https://slate.com/technology/2019/09/kickstarter-turmoil-union-drive-historic-tech-industry.html www.maekan.com
	04 Oct 2019	104: The MacArthur Grant and luxury’s position on climate crisis activism	00:52:21
Charis and Eugene talk about the 2019 MacArthur Grant winners and how money supports innovative work. They also discuss Greta Thunberg, LVMH’s Bernard Arnault’s comments about her, and the relationship between luxury and climate crisis activists. 00:01:11 The MacArthur Grant 00:21:48 Luxury and climate crisis 00:41:21 Banter Links https://www.reuters.com/article/us-luxury-environment/luxury-leader-lvmh-in-green-mode-laments-thunbergs-pessimism-idUSKBN1WA2AY https://www.businessinsider.com/macarthur-fellowship-genius-grant-winners-2019-9 www.maekan.com
	29 Dec 2020	147: NFT art and the evolution of the web	00:42:17
Eugene and Charis discuss a new collection of artwork released by the artist Beeple that is in the form of NFT. They also talk about Async Art, a new kind of art movement built on the blockchain. Their second subject of the week is the state of the web in the year 2000 compared to what it is now, based on an article written by Postlight CEO Paul Ford. 00:03:23 NFT art 00:25:17 Evolution of the web The Proof of NFTs — $3.5M Beeple Drop by Loop Web Conversation From the Other Side by Paul Ford Support us at patreon.com/maekan and join our community, which includes weekly newsletters and a vibrant Discord.
	16 Apr 2020	121: Signaling as a service and the new MAEKAN membership strategy	00:48:04
Eugene and Charis talk about how our unconscious motives result in behaving in ways that revolve around signaling messages, distribution, and amplification. They also discuss the new MAEKAN membership strategy. 00:01:50 Signaling 00:25:23 MAEKAN membership Signaling as a Service by Julian Lehr MAEKAN Patreon www.maekan.com
	04 Dec 2018	072: Craigslist decreases waste generation and Rookie Mag closes	00:50:27
This week the discussion revolves around the impact of Craigslist on decreasing waste production and the possibilities for encouraging a wider culture of reusing and sharing items. Tavi Gevinson writes a heartfelt Editor’s Letter to explain the end of Rookie Mag. Eugene and Charis discuss how to stay true to personal interests while remaining responsible to others. Links https://www.fastcompany.com/90272357/craigslist-is-quietly-changing-how-much-americans-throw-away http://www.rookiemag.com/2018/11/editors-letter-86/ What is MAEKAN? MAEKAN is a membership-based publication and community focused on the sights and sounds of creative culture. We're about learning, participating, and connecting with a global community on a deeper level that social media just doesn't provide. We’re defining the future of creative culture. We don't have all the answers, but our curiosity ensures we never stop looking. Sign-Up Today If you've enjoyed this story from the archives and want to see what else MAEKAN has to offer, sign-up for your membership at MAEKAN.com. You'll unlock all of our stories, be given exclusive member-only-access to our Slack community, and have the opportunity to participate in our monthly digital panel discussions. MAEKAN.com Follow Us instagram.com/maekan facebook.com/storiesforthecurious twitter.com/maekan stories@maekan.com
	13 Jul 2021	175: NCAA athletes can start making money and Lachlan Morton’s alternative Tour de France	00:37:09
Eugene and Charis do an episode completely on sports. They talk about the new NCAA ruling that allows student athletes to make money in whatever way they like: co-founding businesses, as YouTubers, as country singers, etc. They also discuss Australian cyclist Lachlan Morton’s attempt to ride the full Tour de France route on his own with no support and to beat the peloton to Paris. 00:03:39 NCAA 00:22:40 Alt Tour Let's make a deal: NCAA athletes cashing in on name, image and likeness by Dan Murphy Lachlan Morton is bikepacking the entire Tour de France route, transfers included by Iain Treloar Support us at patreon.com/maekan and join our community, which includes weekly newsletters and a vibrant Discord.
	16 Dec 2021	194: The Krause House and movie dialogue audibility	00:46:35
Charis and Eugene talk about The Krause House, a Decentralized Autonomous Organization (DAO) that has the longterm goal of purchasing an NBA team. They also discuss the decreasing audibility of dialogue in movies and the many reasons why that’s the case. 00:03:30 Krause House 00:27:36 Movie sound Buy your Ticket to Krause House Here's Why Movie Dialogue Has Gotten More Difficult To Understand (And Three Ways To Fix It) by Ben Pearson Support us at patreon.com/maekan and join our community, which includes weekly newsletters and a vibrant Discord.
	04 Feb 2019	080: Personality in websites and the responsibility of billionaires	00:36:03
Charis and Eugene talk about how restaurant websites are being visited less and losing personality, and therefore are in need of a purpose and identity overhaul. They also discuss how billionaires are being critically panned and what the responsibility of the wealthy is to the world. 00:09:50 Website personality 00:22:36 Billionaires’ responsibility Links https://www.are.na/blog/restaurant-websites https://www.axios.com/billionaires-economic-inequality-davos-world-economic-forum-85d51f38-6a7f-4017-9566-169cb6732f83.html What is MAEKAN? MAEKAN is a membership-based publication and community focused on the sights and sounds of creative culture. We're about learning, participating, and connecting with a global community on a deeper level that social media just doesn't provide. We’re defining the future of creative culture. We don't have all the answers, but our curiosity ensures we never stop looking. Sign-Up Today If you've enjoyed this story from the archives and want to see what else MAEKAN has to offer, sign-up for your membership at MAEKAN.com. You'll unlock all of our stories, be given exclusive member-only-access to our Slack community, and have the opportunity to participate in our monthly digital panel discussions. MAEKAN.com Follow Us instagram.com/maekan facebook.com/storiesforthecurious twitter.com/maekan stories@maekan.com
	06 Oct 2021	187: Blockchain video games and TikTok captions	00:39:46
Eugene and Charis discuss Star Atlas, a space-fantasy RPG built on the Solana blockchain, that indicates the promising possibilities of funding game development through digital asset ownership. They also talk about the prevalence of captions on TikTok and how the use of captions signals considerations of design and inclusion. 00:04:18 Blockchain video games 00:28:05 TikTok captions Star Atlas: The Most Ambitious Blockchain Game by Ryan Foo Why captions are everywhere on TikTok: ‘Glasses for your ears’ by Brian Contreras Support us at patreon.com/maekan and join our community, which includes weekly newsletters and a vibrant Discord.
	28 Jun 2018	049: Jay-Z as the new creative director of Puma Basketball and Kickstarter launches	00:47:13
Eugene has a bone to pick with the news that Jay-Z has been appointed as the creative director of Puma Basketball. Charis gets excited about the Kickstarter spin-off Quickstarter that champions small projects. 00:17:58 Jay-Z as Puma Basketball creative director 00:36:34 Quickstarter Puma Clarifies: Jay-Z Is Not Actually President of Basketball Operations by Aric Jenkins Kickstarter — Quickstarter: It's okay to think small "Quickstarter" Encourages Creators to Crowdfund their Small-Scale Passion Projects by Emily Engle Oscar Lhermit
	27 Jan 2021	150: Subscriptions marketplace and “jootsing” as the key to creativity	00:44:38
Charis and Eugene talk about a new marketplace for buying and selling pre-owned subscriptions. They also break down the process of creativity and whether “jootsing” (Jumping Out Of The System) works. 00:03:50 Reselling subscriptions 00:20:00 Jootsing “Jootsing”: The Key to Creativity by Farnam Street Unloved, a marketplace for pre-owned tech subscriptions Support us at patreon.com/maekan and join our community, which includes weekly newsletters and a vibrant Discord.
	20 May 2019	089: Political correctness in fashion and the rise of the slacker	00:44:33
Eugene and Charis talk about whether or not an issue of political correctness censoring fashion design exists, a discussion revolving around an op-ed written by Eugene Rabkin. They also talk about how the age of the influencer is starting to come to an end while appreciation of the slacker and slacking off is on the rise. 00:02:23 Politically correct fashion 00:29:27 Rise of the slacker Links: https://www.highsnobiety.com/p/fashion-age-political-correctness/ https://qz.com/quartzy/1588115/instagram-influencers-are-out-slackers-are-in/ www.maekan.com
	02 Oct 2021	186: The Comme des Garçons strategy and the continued rise of digital fashion	00:41:18
Charis and Eugene talk about the Comme des Garçons and Dover Street Market brand-development division called Dover Street Market Paris that is similar to an incubator for emerging brands. They also discuss digital fashion as seen in how Farfetch recently seeded influencers their latest lines of clothing via digital fashion items. 00:04:40 CdG 00:26:45 Digital fashion ‘Lack of strategy is the strategy’: what Comme des Garçons did next by Alexander Fury published in Financial Times Influencers are wearing digital versions of physical clothes now by Maghan McDowell published in Vogue Business Patreon supporters receive exclusive discounts on online products as well as access to the members exclusive tee.
	29 Oct 2018	067: Photoshop on the iPad and myths about the Chinese art market	00:45:51
Eugene is interested in considering whether the new full version of Adobe Photoshop on the iPad with cloud syncing capabilities might change the ways people create. Charis wants to talk about the Chinese art market and how what it looks like on the surface isn’t a good indicator of what’s really happening. 00:23:19 Photoshop on the iPad 00:35:05 The Chinese art market Links: https://www.dpreview.com/news/0367513073/a-fully-featured-photoshop-is-finally-coming-to-the-ipad https://news.artnet.com/market/5-biggest-myths-chinese-art-market-1371619 What is MAEKAN? MAEKAN is a membership-based publication and community focused on the sights and sounds of creative culture. We're about learning, participating, and connecting with a global community on a deeper level that social media just doesn't provide. We’re defining the future of creative culture. We don't have all the answers, but our curiosity ensures we never stop looking. Sign-Up Today If you've enjoyed this story from the archives and want to see what else MAEKAN has to offer, sign-up for your membership at MAEKAN.com. You'll unlock all of our stories, be given exclusive member-only-access to our Slack community, and have the opportunity to participate in our monthly digital panel discussions. MAEKAN.com Follow Us instagram.com/maekan facebook.com/storiesforthecurious twitter.com/maekan stories@maekan.com
	24 Jan 2018	032: The normalization of bad grammar, and the idea of creative integrity and the struggling artist myth.	00:31:04
On MAEKAN It Up #32, Charis and Eugene record remotely and look at the normalization of grammar and spelling. Are we experiencing a new normal when it comes to how we communicate and the rules it entails? We also examine a personal essay by Hasselblad's Chief of Strategy and photographer Ming Thein, who discusses how he's viewed his photography career and work over the last few years in light of his successes working for big brands. The Revolution will not be proofread Creative integrity – or, the Struggling Artist Myth explained Per usual, MAEKAN It Up features the indi
	07 Apr 2021	161: Cathie Wood’s content strategy and the first peer-reviewed rap album	00:40:42
Eugene and Charis discuss Cathie Wood’s perfect content strategy for the portfolio of ETFs she runs at ARK Invest. They also talk about A.D. Carson, a hip-hop professor, and his thinking behind getting his rap album peer-reviewed and published by an academic press. 00:03:50 Cathie Wood 00:22:52 Peer-reviewed rap album Cathie Wood and Content Strategy by Ranjan Roy Hip-hop professor looks to open doors with world’s first peer-reviewed rap album by A.D. Carson Support us at patreon.com/maekan and join our community, which includes weekly newsletters and a vibrant Discord.
	24 Feb 2021	154: Luxury resell and overhauling Twitter	00:45:32
Charis and Eugene talk about luxury’s involvement in resell and how that will impact the fashion resell and retail markets. They also discuss Twitter’s flaws and whether a complete overhaul is necessary and good for everyone. 00:02:35 Luxury resell 00:25:31 Overhauling Twitter Luxury's Involvement in Resell Could Be the Beginning of the End by Karl Thomas Smith The Capitalist Case for Overhauling Twitter by Scott Galloway Support us at patreon.com/maekan and join our community, which includes weekly newsletters and a vibrant Discord.
	07 Sep 2020	135: Fashion graduates and creative peers	00:48:39
Eugene and Charis talk about the challenges facing fashion design graduates due to the pandemic. They also discuss how creative peers can accelerate personal growth. 00:01:44 Fashion grads 00:23:57 Creative peers Breaking into fashion was already hard. Amid Covid-19, is a design generation lost? by Bella Webb How Creative Peers Accelerate Personal Growth by Ward Andrews Support us at patreon.com/maekan and join our community, which includes weekly newsletters and a vibrant Discord.
	25 Dec 2019	111: Shawn Stussy x Dior and Charis’ new podcast “To Bring Back”	01:00:23
Eugene and Charis talk about the collaboration between Shawn Stussy and Kim Jones for Dior’s Pre-Fall 2020 collection. They also discuss “To Bring Back”, Charis’ new podcast, and air episode one. You can listen to “To Bring Back” on iTunes, Spotify, and your preferred podcast apps. 00:06:52 Shawn Stussy x Dior 00:37:03 To Bring Back https://www.gq.com/story/dior-stussy-collab-announcement http://tobringback.com https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/to-bring-back/id1485009829 www.maekan.com
	08 Feb 2021	152: Food delivery apps and redefining masculinity	00:32:28
Charis and Eugene discuss how food delivery apps are rooted in a human desire for convenience and contributing to destroying restaurants. They also talk about a new book coming out by David Yi titled “Pretty Boys” and the history of masculinity. 00:02:47 Food delivery apps 00:15:03 Masculinity The True Cost of Convenience by Deepti Sharma David Yi on History’s ‘Pretty Boys’ by Alexa Tietjen Support us at patreon.com/maekan and join our community, which includes weekly newsletters and a vibrant Discord.
	03 Jul 2020	127: Email services and going back to the office	00:48:10
Eugene and Charis talk about Hey, the new email service created by Basecamp, and the issues of email in general. On the subject of work, they also talk about what going back to the office looks like in terms of necessary health and safety measures and the physicality of workplaces. 00:05:28 Hey and email services 00:26:24 Back to the office Hey is a Wildly Opinionated New Email Service from the Makers of Basecamp by Casey Newton Physical workplaces important for "preventing the loneliness epidemic in an increasingly digital world" says Vitra by Marcus Fairs www.maekan.com
	18 Mar 2021	158: Museum gift shops and sharing authentically	00:50:39
Charis and Eugene talk about how museum gift shops decide what to sell. They also discuss what it means to share authentically with audiences and the wisdom in disconnecting what we share on the Internet from our physical selves. 00:04:58 Museum gift shops 00:26:27 Sharing authentically The Authenticity Trap: Fear and Loathing in the Virtual World by Amanda Greeley How museum gift shops decide what to sell by Antonella Crescimbeni Support us at patreon.com/maekan and join our community, which includes weekly newsletters and a vibrant Discord.
	18 Jul 2018	051: Fashion’s inconsistent support of #MeToo and the purpose of the Michelin Guide	00:40:37
Charis discusses her disappointment in the fashion industry’s inconsistent attitude towards the #MeToo movement by talking through the issues brought up by Julie Zerbo in a recent The Fashion Law article. Eugene brings up the subject of the Michelin Guide having recently covered Guangzhou and how the mission of the guide doesn’t include reviewing street food. Alek Rose, MAEKAN summer apprentice, joins as a guest on this episode. 00:11:42 Fashion industry and #MeToo 00:31:53 Michelin Guide Paris Fashion Week's Front Rows Speak to Fashion's Complicated Stance on #MeToo by Julie Zerbo http://www.thefashionlaw.com/home/paris-fashion-weeks-front-rows-speak-to-fashions-stance-on-metoo How Would the Michelin Guide Understand Chinese Street Food? by Echo Huang https://quartzy.qz.com/1317909/how-would-the-micheline-guide-understand-chinese-street-food What is MAEKAN? MAEKAN is a membership-based publication and community focused on the sights and sounds of creative culture. We're about learning, participating, and connecting with a global community on a deeper level that social media just doesn't provide. We’re defining the future of creative culture. We don't have all the answers, but our curiosity ensures we never stop looking. Sign-Up Today If you've enjoyed this story from the archives and want to see what else MAEKAN has to offer, sign-up for your membership at MAEKAN.com. You'll unlock all of our stories, be given exclusive member-only-access to our Slack community, and have the opportunity to participate in our monthly digital panel discussions. MAEKAN.com Follow Us instagram.com/maekan facebook.com/storiesforthecurious twitter.com/maekan stories@maekan.com
	10 Oct 2022	Post-hiatus episode	00:14:49
In our first recording after a long-ass hiatus, Eugene and Charis update us on what they’ve been up to, what they’ve missed, and what’s to come with Making It Up!
	09 Aug 2018	055: Controversy around the Netflix Originals show Insatiable and what rich people f	00:36:47
This week Eugene and Charis talk about the controversy surrounding the new Netflix Originals show Insatiable and discuss whether it promotes fat-shaming. The show’s creators state that their intention is to deconstruct unhealthy thinking and behaviors. Also discussed on this episode is the way the perception of expensive food for rich people has changed. 00:12:45 Netflix Originals Insatiable controversy 00:24:40 Rich people food Links: https://www.vanityfair.com/hollywood/2018/08/insatiable-netflix-controversy-fatty-patty-petition-creator-lauren-gussis https://qz.com/quartzy/1335095/the-expensive-food-that-rich-people-eat-has-evolved-over-the-years/ What is MAEKAN? MAEKAN is a membership-based publication and community focused on the sights and sounds of creative culture. We're about learning, participating, and connecting with a global community on a deeper level that social media just doesn't provide. We’re defining the future of creative culture. We don't have all the answers, but our curiosity ensures we never stop looking. Sign-Up Today If you've enjoyed this story from the archives and want to see what else MAEKAN has to offer, sign-up for your membership at MAEKAN.com. You'll unlock all of our stories, be given exclusive member-only-access to our Slack community, and have the opportunity to participate in our monthly digital panel discussions. MAEKAN.com Follow Us instagram.com/maekan facebook.com/storiesforthecurious twitter.com/maekan stories@maekan.com
	06 Nov 2020	142: Colors easing quarantine anxiety and stealing great ideas	00:36:33
Charis and Eugene talk about the new color choices people have made during quarantine for their interior spaces and whether that’s potentially soothing. They also discuss the importance of looking outside your area of expertise and industry to find new creative solutions. 00:02:21 Quarantine colors 00:17:40 Steal ideas The Surprising Power of Color to Ease Quarantine Anxiety by Kyle Chayka Great Ideas Are Yours to Steal by Bob Roitblat Support us at patreon.com/maekan and join our community, which includes weekly newsletters and a vibrant Discord.
	19 Jan 2022	197: Attention and tribalism	00:46:23
Eugene and Charis discuss what it means to pay close attention to anything. They also talk about the benefits of tribalism. 00:10:22 Attention 00:30:37 Tribalism attending to the other by Jasmine Wang The Myth of Tribalism by Dominic Packer and Jay Van Bavel Support us at patreon.com/maekan and join our community.
	13 Jun 2019	090: Experience as art and smart cities	00:43:05
Charis and Eugene talk about art collective Meow Wolf and the concessions necessary to make art profitable. They also discuss the health of the Internet particularly as it pertains to the world’s population increasingly gathering in cities. 00:02:53 Experience as art 00:26:36 Internet health Links: https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2019/05/01/magazine/meow-wolf-art-experience-economy.html https://internethealthreport.org/2019/the-power-of-cities/ www.maekan.com
	01 Nov 2020	141: Microplastics awareness and the viral TikTok beatmaker Ricky Desktop	00:42:28
Eugene and Charis discuss the problem of harmful microplastics when using and washing synthetic materials. They also talk about Ricky Desktop, a viral Tiktok beatmaker, and the science behind crafting the perfect thing to beat the algorithm. 00:02:06 Microplastics 00:19:49 Algorithm mastery Should synthetic clothing be sold with a warning? by Bella Webb Meet Ricky Desktop, the most viral beatmaker on TikTok by Jacob Kastrenakes Adapting to the algorithm by Kyle Chayka Support us at patreon.com/maekan and join our community, which includes weekly newsletters and a vibrant Discord.
	08 Oct 2018	064: Too many video games and in praise of mediocrity	00:40:46
This week Charis discusses the landscape of video games and how many more new games have come into being over the past four years. How has this affected the video game industry and what does the future of it look like? Eugene wants to talk about an opinion piece written by Tim Wu that praises the pursuit of mediocrity in certain areas of life and the practice of having hobbies. 00:12:28 Indiepocalypse 00:28:38 Hobbies and mediocrity Links: https://www.polygon.com/2018/9/28/17911372/there-are-too-many-video-games-what-now-indiepocalypse https://www.nytimes.com/2018/09/29/opinion/sunday/in-praise-of-mediocrity.html What is MAEKAN? MAEKAN is a membership-based publication and community focused on the sights and sounds of creative culture. We're about learning, participating, and connecting with a global community on a deeper level that social media just doesn't provide. We’re defining the future of creative culture. We don't have all the answers, but our curiosity ensures we never stop looking. Sign-Up Today If you've enjoyed this story from the archives and want to see what else MAEKAN has to offer, sign-up for your membership at MAEKAN.com. You'll unlock all of our stories, be given exclusive member-only-access to our Slack community, and have the opportunity to participate in our monthly digital panel discussions. MAEKAN.com Follow Us instagram.com/maekan facebook.com/storiesforthecurious twitter.com/maekan stories@maekan.com
	23 Apr 2019	088: Rise of captionfluencers and MUJI Hotel opens in Tokyo	00:43:05
Charis and Eugene discuss the emergence of increasingly lengthy captions on Instagram and the implications of this trend. They also talk about the newly opened MUJI Hotel in Tokyo and what it takes for a brand to successfully extend itself. 00:01:46 Captionfluencers 00:19:00 MUJI Hotel Links: https://www.nytimes.com/2019/03/27/style/instagram-long-captions.html https://maekan.com/2019/03/muji-hotel-ginza-opening/
	09 Jan 2019	076: The future book and the comeback of physical books	00:47:28
Eugene and Charis talk about how the future book is already here even though its form may be different from what we expected. They also discuss the comeback of physical books, in part thanks to social media. 00:15:57 The future book 00:30:03 Book resurgence Links: https://www.wired.com/story/future-book-is-here-but-not-what-we-expected/ https://www.vox.com/the-goods/2018/12/19/18146500/independent-bookstores-instagram-social-media-growth What is MAEKAN? MAEKAN is a membership-based publication and community focused on the sights and sounds of creative culture. We're about learning, participating, and connecting with a global community on a deeper level that social media just doesn't provide. We’re defining the future of creative culture. We don't have all the answers, but our curiosity ensures we never stop looking. Sign-Up Today If you've enjoyed this story from the archives and want to see what else MAEKAN has to offer, sign-up for your membership at MAEKAN.com. You'll unlock all of our stories, be given exclusive member-only-access to our Slack community, and have the opportunity to participate in our monthly digital panel discussions. MAEKAN.com Follow Us instagram.com/maekan facebook.com/storiesforthecurious twitter.com/maekan stories@maekan.com
	16 Sep 2020	136: New York's "death" and the luck factor	00:52:44
Charis and Eugene talk about whether New York (or any city) can die. They also talk about why successful people rarely acknowledge the role of luck in their lives. 00:02:14 Is New York dead? 00:31:33 Luck and success NYC IS DEAD FOREVER. HERE’S WHY by James Altucher Affluence Killed New York, Not the Pandemic by Kevin Baker New York or Nowhere meme by Ronnie Lordi So You Think New York Is “Dead” by Jerry Seinfeld Successful people rarely admit how lucky they were. Here’s why they should by Michiel De Hoog for The Correspondent Support us at patreon.com/maekan and join our community, which includes weekly newsletters and a vibrant Discord.
	24 Aug 2021	181: Creative writing with language AI and sexism in women’s athletic uniforms	00:46:03
Eugene and Charis discuss “Ghosts” by Vauhini Vara, a creative writing piece written with the assistance of the language AI GPT-3 (Generative Pre-Trained Transformer 3). They also talk about sexism and double standards in sports as seen in recent discussions around uniform requirements in women’s sports. 00:07:02 Language AI 00:29:01 Sexism in sports Ghosts by Vauhini Vara Facing Outrage Over Bikini Rule, Handball Federation Signals ‘Likely’ Change by Jenny Gross Patreon supporters receive exclusive discounts on online products as well as access to the members exclusive tee.
	23 Sep 2020	137: Hong Kong food culture and chess popularity	00:45:43
Eugene and Charis talk about how Hong Kong’s food culture has adapted in the pandemic. They also discuss chess as a current streaming obsession and how AI is making the game beautiful again. 00:02:57 HK food culture 00:26:06 Chess changes A Freshly Killed Chicken Is Mightier Than the Coronavirus by Daisann McLane Chess (Yes, Chess) Is Now a Streaming Obsession by Kellen Browning AI Ruined Chess. Now, It’s Making the Game Beautiful Again by Tom Simonite Support us at patreon.com/maekan and join our community, which includes weekly newsletters and a vibrant Discord.
	01 Aug 2019	097: The history and effect of the hipster	00:40:39
Eugene and Charis discuss only one topic this week, but go all in on it. Greg Jackson’s essay“HipsterElegies” provides the starting point for a conversation on the history of the hipster and the importance of the hipster on the evolution of culture. 00:02:27 Effect of the hipster Links https://hedgehogreview.com/issues/reality-and-its-alternatives/articles/hipster-elegies www.maekan.com
	10 Oct 2022	203: Instagram reels and artists	00:17:23
In this episode, Eugene and Charis highlight the impact of Instagram’s prioritization of video content for certain genres of artists. Is one’s ability to market themselves part of the job and “art” of being an artist? Links A New Refrain From Artists: We ‘Almost Gave Up on Instagram’ By Kalley Huang Deb JJ Lee Twitter Maddy Mueller Twitter
	09 Aug 2021	179: Female athletes choose new sponsors and France launches the Culture Pass	00:38:07
Eugene and Charis discuss why elite female athletes are turning away from formerly major sponsors in favor of alternative options. They also talk about the launch of the Culture Pass in France which gives all 18-year-olds €300 to spend on a selection of cultural offerings. 00:05:45 Female athletes 00:24:51 France’s Culture Pass Why Elite Female Athletes Are Turning Away From Major Sponsors by Sapna Maheshwari France Gave Teenagers $350 for Culture. They’re Buying Comic Books. by Aurelien Breeden MAEKAN Patreon supporters receive exclusive discounts on online products as well as access to the members exclusive tee.
	13 Jul 2018	050: The potential challenges for Grailed and what makes a good CV	00:45:27
MAEKAN It Up — #050: The potential challenges for Grailed and what makes a good CV Eugene has some concerns as to the future of Grailed in light of their recent investment round of $15 million. Charis wants to talk about what makes a good CV, but it turns out that the answer to that question is very context-dependent. 00:11:42 Grailed 00:31:53 Good CVs Missed the Latest Supreme Drop? Head to Grailed by Matthew Schneier https://www.nytimes.com/2018/06/20/style/grailed-ebay-for-hypebeasts.html “Even if you cover a shit in glitter it’s still a shit”: top creatives show us their CVs by Lucy Bourton Lecture in Progress https://www.itsnicethat.com/features/the-graduates-2018-2018-cv-advice-210618 What is MAEKAN? MAEKAN is a membership-based publication and community focused on the sights and sounds of creative culture. We're about learning, participating, and connecting with a global community on a deeper level that social media just doesn't provide. We’re defining the future of creative culture. We don't have all the answers, but our curiosity ensures we never stop looking. Sign-Up Today If you've enjoyed this story from the archives and want to see what else MAEKAN has to offer, sign-up for your membership at MAEKAN.com. You'll unlock all of our stories, be given exclusive member-only-access to our Slack community, and have the opportunity to participate in our monthly digital panel discussions. MAEKAN.com Follow Us instagram.com/maekan facebook.com/storiesforthecurious twitter.com/maekan stories@maekan.com
	31 Jul 2017	006: Netflix for Education, Cannes Lions, and the importance of stories over payment	00:53:48
In this latest MAEKAN It Up, Eugene and Charis talk about the creation of a "Netflix for education," and whether there's a need or market for continued education that offers legitimate certification. We also delve into the role of awards in creative culture such as the Cannes Lions, and whether they've lost their true direction? Finally, we strip away the layers and investigate the reasons why a photographer would release his war photos for free after being unable to find a suitor for them. As always, MAEKAN It Up features the individual illustrative talents of Charis and Eugene (not so much actually) as they visualize the show's topics. MAEKAN It Up draws from our topical newsletter “the Briefing,” published twice a week. You can subscribe to MAEKAN It Up and other audio stories via your favorite podcast app or platform. Sh
	31 Oct 2022	206: What does an 857 hour movie about capitalism signify?	00:14:39
In episode 206, Charis talks about being fascinated by the idea of someone sitting down to watch an 857 hour movie and whether that experience uniquely gives a more tangible understanding of capitalism. I Watched An 857-Hour Movie To Encounter Capitalism’s Extremes by Ashley Darrow
	08 Dec 2017	027: Preserving food culture amongst tribes and the future of dining in the sky.	00:42:40
On MAEKAN It Up #027, we try to take a non-tech approach to the week's topic and land on how one lady is fighting to preserve her tribe's cuisine. It somehow ended up being a food-focused episode as we explored the future of airplane food. How One Restaurant Owner Is Fighting for Her Tribe’s Cuisine Airline Food Conundrum – Paid Meals Winning Out Over Freebies Wikipedia: Buddha Jumps Over the Wall Wikipedia: Poon Choi Per usual, MAEKAN It Up features the individual
	26 Jun 2019	092: Creative capital and teens on climate crisis	00:40:40
Charis and Eugene talk about Aaron Rodgers coming on as partner in a new venture and growth capital fund. This piece of news links to a trend towards a broader consideration of creative capital and the possibilities for how creatives conduct business. They also discuss Greta Thunberg, a teenager in Sweden striking in order to call for something to be done about the climate crisis. 00:02:53 Creative capital 00:26:36 Teens on climate crisis Links: https://www.forbes.com/sites/kurtbadenhausen/2019/06/05/aaron-rodgers-launches-50-million-venture-capital-fund-with-roth-capital/#1cfb1f1c2b41 https://www.wired.co.uk/article/greta-thunberg-climate-crisis www.maekan.com
	06 Oct 2017	018: How Apple is tackling streaming music, and PUMA & Daily Paper's trip to Africa to build a football pitch.	00:41:26
On MAEKAN It Up #018, Eugene and Charis discuss an Apple Music interview that featured Jimmy Iovine, Zane Lowe, and Larry Jackson. Some interesting insights led them to dig deeper into how the future of streaming music will play out and Apple's positioning. Furthermore, we highlight a really great project that featured Daily Paper, a streetwear brand out of Amsterdam, and PUMA. The project focused on the creation of a football pitch in Ghana at an all-girls school as part of the 20th anniversary of sponsorship between PUMA and various African nations. Apple Music's Long Game: Why Jimmy Iovine Thinks They're 'Not Even Close' to Success With Streaming				14 Oct 2021	188: Facebook whistleblower and Squid Game	00:37:55
Charis and Eugene talk about the global appeal of Squid Game and the possibility of supposedly niche cultural entertainment going viral. They also discuss the importance of Frances Haugen, the latest Facebook whistleblower, coming forward to testify about the need for social media platform regulations. 00:06:44 Squid Game 00:24:20 Facebook whistleblower Planet Squid Game by Josef Adalian Here are 4 key points from the Facebook whistleblower's testimony on Capitol Hill by Bobby Allyn Facebook whistleblower testifies company 'is operating in the shadows, hiding its research from public scrutiny' by Samantha Murphy Kelly and Clare Duffy Support us at patreon.com/maekan and join our community, which includes weekly newsletters and a vibrant Discord.
	04 Sep 2018	058: The Nike balaclava controversy, acknowledging luck, and the linguistic heritage	00:47:41
This week Eugene and Charis talk about reckoning with luck, the circumstances we have no control over, in our lives and how that affects our perception of others. In relation to this first topic, the second half of their conversation discusses the origins of different parts of language and how the way we speak is both uncontrollable and can result in differing opinions on us. 00:10:05 Nike balaclava controversy 00:15:12 Acknowledging luck 00:35:37 Linguistic heritage Links: https://www.highsnobiety.com/p/nike-balaclava-gang-culture https://www.vox.com/science-and-health/2018/8/21/17687402/kylie-jenner-luck-human-life-moral-privilege https://www.npr.org/sections/codeswitch/2018/08/17/606002607/ready-for-a-linguistic-controversy-say-mhmm What is MAEKAN? MAEKAN is a membership-based publication and community focused on the sights and sounds of creative culture. We're about learning, participating, and connecting with a global community on a deeper level that social media just doesn't provide. We’re defining the future of creative culture. We don't have all the answers, but our curiosity ensures we never stop looking. Sign-Up Today If you've enjoyed this story from the archives and want to see what else MAEKAN has to offer, sign-up for your membership at MAEKAN.com. You'll unlock all of our stories, be given exclusive member-only-access to our Slack community, and have the opportunity to participate in our monthly digital panel discussions. MAEKAN.com Follow Us instagram.com/maekan facebook.com/storiesforthecurious twitter.com/maekan stories@maekan.com
	24 May 2021	168: What “disgusting” means and out-of-control online fan groups	00:49:39
Charis and Eugene talk about the Disgusting Food Museum in Sweden and where disgust, as an emotion and judgment comes from. They also discuss China trying to find ways to standardize the behavior of online fan groups. 00:04:05 “Disgusting” 00:32:00 Fan groups The Gatekeepers Who Get to Decide What Food Is “Disgusting” by Jiayang Fan China Targets ‘Chaotic’ Online Fan Groups to Tame Teen Culture by Yuan Ye and Liu Mengqiu Support us at patreon.com/maekan and join our community, which includes weekly newsletters and a vibrant Discord.
	04 Mar 2021	155: Music as creator economy catalyst and the Unreal Engine MetaHuman Creator	00:47:01
Eugene and Charis discuss how music is a crucial part of the continued growth of the creator economy. They also talk about MetaHuman Creator, a new browser-based app released by Epic Games that allows anyone to build digital humans quickly via Unreal Engine. 00:03:20 Music creator economy 00:26:00 MetaHuman Creator Music is the creator economy catalyst by Maarten Walraven-Freeling Epic’s new MetaHuman tool lets you craft realistic faces inside a browser by Nick Statt Support us at patreon.com/maekan and join our community, which includes weekly newsletters and a vibrant Discord.
	08 Jun 2018	046: Spotify rolls back its hateful conduct policy and the link between sleep and creativity	00:38:11
Charis's topic this week is Spotify's decision to roll back their hateful conduct policy. Eugene is interested in the connection between the different phases of sleep and creativity. Spotify’s hateful content policy was ‘rolled out wrong,’ says CEO by Megan Farokhmanesh A New Theory Linking Sleep and Creativity by Ed Yong What is MAEKAN? MAEKAN is a membership-supported publication and community focused on the sights and sounds of creative culture. We're about learning, participating, and connecting with a global community on a deeper level that social media just doesn't provide. We’re defining the future of creative culture. We don't have all the answers, but our curiosity ensure
	18 Apr 2018	041: Is there a benefit to copycat technology and assessing the NY Times op-ed section	00:46:56
In MAEKAN It Up #041, Eugene and Charis examine what it means for tech companies and consumers when innovative products get ripped off. We also look at the idea of conflicting opinions in the NY Times' Op-Ed section and what it means for critical analysis. Huawei’s wannabe AirPods look and feel good by Vlad Savov The real problem with the New York Times op-ed page: it’s not honest about US conservatism by David Roberts What is MAEKAN? MAEKAN is a membership-supported publication and community focused on the sights and sounds of creative culture. We're about learning, participating, and connecting with a global community on a deeper level that soc
	11 Aug 2017	010: Should you speed listen to podcasts? What does it mean when memes are used as political tools?	00:33:46
On MAEKAN It Up #010, Eugene and Charis discuss whether we should "speed listen" to our podcasts, and what does it mean when meme media companies are popping up and financially supported by politics? Does speed listening compromise our comprehension of podcasts (4:20) Seven interviews with podcast heavyweights on speed listening (5:45) Overcast app, Eugene's preferred podcast app (7:25) Speed reading vs. speed listening (13:10) Twenty Thou
	05 Jul 2021	174: Video game writing and apparel sizing issues	00:41:00
Charis and Eugene talk about new Kotaku editor-in-chief Patricia Hernandez’s letter to readers on the subject of the future of video games and video game writing. They also discuss erratic sizing within the fashion industry and the sustainability as well as psychological issues that creates. 00:04:33 Video game writing 00:24:12 Sizing issues Hello Kotaku, It's Me, Your New EIC by Patricia Hernandez How fashion’s erratic sizing is fuelling a clothing waste crisis by Sophie Benson Support us at patreon.com/maekan and join our community, which includes weekly newsletters and a vibrant Discord.
	13 Dec 2018	073: Fashion profiling in Cambridge Analytica data and Amazon HQ2 gentrification	00:42:55
Eugene and Charis talk about how Cambridge Analytica data found that fashion profiling reliably showed political leanings and what that means for fashion brands. They also discuss Amazon HQ2 being built in Queens, New York and Crystal City, Virginia and what that means for those neighborhoods in the context of gentrification. 00:11:42 Fashion profiling 00:29:41 Ethics of gentrification Links: https://www.nytimes.com/2018/11/29/style/cambridge-analytica-fashion-data.html https://www.fastcompany.com/90274295/is-gentrification-ever-ethical What is MAEKAN? MAEKAN is a membership-based publication and community focused on the sights and sounds of creative culture. We're about learning, participating, and connecting with a global community on a deeper level that social media just doesn't provide. We’re defining the future of creative culture. We don't have all the answers, but our curiosity ensures we never stop looking. Sign-Up Today If you've enjoyed this story from the archives and want to see what else MAEKAN has to offer, sign-up for your membership at MAEKAN.com. You'll unlock all of our stories, be given exclusive member-only-access to our Slack community, and have the opportunity to participate in our monthly digital panel discussions. MAEKAN.com Follow Us instagram.com/maekan facebook.com/storiesforthecurious twitter.com/maekan stories@maekan.com
	07 Apr 2019	087: The VICE Philip Morris partnership and overflowing museum collections	00:45:42
Eugene and Charis talk about the partnership between the big tobacco company Philip Morris and the media platform VICE in relation to the idea of whether good things can come from bad money. They also discuss the issue of increasingly large museum collections and what museums might do collectively to make art more accessible. 00:01:48 VICE Philip Morris 00:27:15 Overflowing museums Links: https://notvice.com/vice-and-philip-morris-international-partnership-c0cd977738df https://maekan.com/2019/03/museum-artwork-full/ What is MAEKAN? MAEKAN is a membership-based publication and community focused on the sights and sounds of creative culture. We're about learning, participating, and connecting with a global community on a deeper level that social media just doesn't provide. We’re defining the future of creative culture.We don't have all the answers, but our curiosity ensures we never stop looking. Sign-Up Today If you've enjoyed this story from the archives and want to see what else MAEKAN has to offer, sign-up for your membership at MAEKAN.com. You'll unlock all of our stories, be given exclusive member-only-access to our Slack community, and have the opportunity to participate in our monthly digital panel discussions. MAEKAN.com Follow Us instagram.com/maekan facebook.com/storiesforthecurious twitter.com/maekan stories@maekan.com
	01 Aug 2017	008: Los Angeles' new social media camp and Deloitte's approach to diversity in the workplace	00:40:22
On another weekly episode of MAEKAN It Up, Eugene and Charis discuss: A new social media creation camp in LA (05:00) The potential storytelling/communications skills that could be nurtured (07:00) The dangers that come with social media (14:00) Whether this camp will become important in the current social media era (21:00) Deloitte swapping out diversity advocacy groups for inclusion counsels (23:00) The potential benefits/downfalls and of this initiative (29:00) As per usual, MAEKAN It Up features the individual illustrative talents of Charis and Eugene as they visualize the show's topics. Be inspired as you watch Eugene slowly improve week to week. MAEKAN It Up draws from our topical newsletter “the Briefing,” published twice a week. You can subscribe to MAEKAN It Up and other audio s
	02 Jan 2019	075: Creating projects inspired by heritage and airlines for millennials	00:53:40
Eugene and Charis talk about a Nike football shirt created in collaboration with The NATIVE and use that subject as a launching point for discussing projects done well that are inspired by heritage. They also discuss why Air France’s airline Joon, which targets millennials, isn’t working and what could possibly make airlines more appealing when you control for price and schedule. 00:17:13 Heritage projects 00:33:25 Millennial airlines Links: https://news.nike.com/news/native-lagos-football-jersey https://www.vox.com/the-goods/2018/12/13/18138423/millennial-airline-air-france-joon What is MAEKAN? MAEKAN is a membership-based publication and community focused on the sights and sounds of creative culture. We're about learning, participating, and connecting with a global community on a deeper level that social media just doesn't provide. We’re defining the future of creative culture. We don't have all the answers, but our curiosity ensures we never stop looking. Sign-Up Today If you've enjoyed this story from the archives and want to see what else MAEKAN has to offer, sign-up for your membership at MAEKAN.com. You'll unlock all of our stories, be given exclusive member-only-access to our Slack community, and have the opportunity to participate in our monthly digital panel discussions. MAEKAN.com Follow Us instagram.com/maekan facebook.com/storiesforthecurious twitter.com/maekan stories@maekan.com
	20 Apr 2021	163: Ownership of our time and communicating complex ideas	00:46:18
Eugene and Charis discuss our relationship to work and our sense of ownership over our time. They also talk about challenges scientists face when communicating their ideas clearly around how to present complex thoughts. 00:06:05 Time and work 00:30:33 Communications Scientists need to get better at talking to the public. Why doesn’t training seem to help? by Robert Wyss, Margaret Rubega, and Robert Capers Against “Feel Free To Take Some Time If You Need It" by Anne Helen Petersen Support us at patreon.com/maekan and join our community, which includes weekly newsletters and a vibrant Discord.
	19 Dec 2018	074: Better native advertising in podcasts and the Tumblr NSFW content ban	00:53:11
Eugene and Charis discuss how advertising on podcasts can be done well and what makes an ad work particularly well for specific podcasts. They also talk about the effects of the recent Tumblr ban of NSFW adult content and how the internet is continuing to shrink—to the detriment of all of us. 00:11:34 Podcast advertising 00:33:05 Tumblr’s NSFW ban Links: https://medium.com/that-good-you-need/malcolm-gladwell-and-exceptional-advertising-198a21af8fba https://www.buzzfeednews.com/article/catesish/internet-is-getting-small-and-boring-long-live-tumblr What is MAEKAN? MAEKAN is a membership-based publication and community focused on the sights and sounds of creative culture. We're about learning, participating, and connecting with a global community on a deeper level that social media just doesn't provide. We’re defining the future of creative culture. We don't have all the answers, but our curiosity ensures we never stop looking. Sign-Up Today If you've enjoyed this story from the archives and want to see what else MAEKAN has to offer, sign-up for your membership at MAEKAN.com. You'll unlock all of our stories, be given exclusive member-only-access to our Slack community, and have the opportunity to participate in our monthly digital panel discussions. MAEKAN.com Follow Us instagram.com/maekan facebook.com/storiesforthecurious twitter.com/maekan stories@maekan.com
	22 Sep 2017	016: Improving photographic diversity in media and the emergence of Polaroid Originals	00:42:41
On MAEKAN It Up #016, Eugene and Charis discuss the efforts by The Undefeated's photo editor Brent Lewis on improving diversity amongst photographers and the return of a familiar classic with Polaroid Originals. Diversity in Photojournalism: ‘Talk Is Cheap’ (4:37) Chicago Sun-Times fires photographers, gives reporters iPhone camera training Polaroid Originals
	31 Jul 2018	053: Emotional help from AI and the Nike App at Retail	00:34:40
Charis Poon is joined by MAEKAN summer apprentice Alek Rose while Eugene Kan is out of town. Alek is interested in discussing the aftermath of a viral series of screenshots comparing a Russian AI assistant and the Google assistant. The article from Aeon on the subject suggests that the increasing reliance of humans on AI and technology for help with emotional health issues is something to be cautious about. Charis wants to talk about the new Nike App at Retail and whether there are better ways to merge digital technology and physical spaces. 00:05:43 Emotional help from AI 00:22:45 Nike App at Retail Links: https://aeon.co/essays/can-emotion-regulating-tech-translate-across-cultures https://news.nike.com/news/nike-app-at-retail-shopping-experience What is MAEKAN? MAEKAN is a membership-based publication and community focused on the sights and sounds of creative culture. We're about learning, participating, and connecting with a global community on a deeper level that social media just doesn't provide. We’re defining the future of creative culture. We don't have all the answers, but our curiosity ensures we never stop looking. Sign-Up Today If you've enjoyed this story from the archives and want to see what else MAEKAN has to offer, sign-up for your membership at MAEKAN.com. You'll unlock all of our stories, be given exclusive member-only-access to our Slack community, and have the opportunity to participate in our monthly digital panel discussions. MAEKAN.com Follow Us instagram.com/maekan facebook.com/storiesforthecurious twitter.com/maekan stories@maekan.com
	24 Mar 2018	038: Food is your flag and YouTube stardom doesn't mean riches	00:43:38
While Eugene was traveling, Charis invited Scot Cheung to co-host an episode of MAEKAN It Up. In this episode, Charis talks with Scot about the ideas that author and culinary historian Michael Twitty puts forward in a video interview he did with Eater. Also, Scot wants to talk about how success on YouTube is hard to achieve and how even relative success doesn't bring in lots of money. Why Are People of Color Left Out of the American Food Story? by Jessica Valenti ‘Success’ on YouTube Still Means a Life of Poverty by Chris Stokel-Walker What is MAEKAN? MAEKAN is a membership-supported publication and community focused on the sights and sounds of creative culture. We're abo
	30 Dec 2021	195: The Story Club with George Saunders and the possibly corporate web3	00:36:27
Eugene and Charis discuss the new Substack started by the authors George Saunders for readers to closely read and consider short stories. They also talk about concerns raised regarding the future of web3—mainly the possibility that it will become an extension of web2 with a new veneer. 00:03:05 Story club 00:23:17 Web3 Story Club with George Saunders @iamDCinvestor tweet NIKE, Inc. Acquires RTFKT Support us at patreon.com/maekan and join our community, which includes weekly newsletters and a vibrant Discord.
	04 Aug 2017	009: WeTransfer's $10,000 grants for ex-SoundCloud employees and the power of the newsletter	00:34:39
On MAEKAN It Up #009, Eugene and Charis discuss: Nike issues A$AP Bari statement to GQ (2:00) WeTransfer looks to continue audio innovation by creating a $10,000 grant for ex-Soundcloud employees. (4:40) WeTransfer x Central Saint Martins Art Scholarship (6:28) WeTransfer x FKA Twigs (6:30)				21 Jun 2021	172: Cohort-based courses and the Barbell Strategy	00:50:19
Charis and Eugene talk about cohort-based courses as compared to massively open online courses. They also discuss the Barbell Strategy method of balancing security and risk as a structure for creative careers. 00:04:00 Cohort-based courses 00:28:18 The Barbell Strategy The Barbell Strategy: How Not to Be a Starving Artist by Richard Meadows In Online Ed, Content Is No Longer King—Cohorts Are by Wes Kao Support us at patreon.com/maekan and join our community, which includes weekly newsletters and a vibrant Discord.
	08 Feb 2019	081: Nardwuar’s influence on hip-hop and the evolution of CAPTCHA	00:45:08
Eugene and Charis discuss the influence of Nardwuar on the hip-hop world and how his persona plus interview style gets great results. They also talk about why CAPTCHA exists, what the future of CAPTCHA looks like, and what the progress of CAPTCHA says about our pursuit to find the universal quality of humanness. 00:13:58 Nardwuar’s influence 00:30:35 Evolution of CAPTCHA Links: https://www.highsnobiety.com/p/nardwuar-hip-hop-significance/ https://www.theverge.com/2019/2/1/18205610/google-captcha-ai-robot-human-difficult-artificial-intelligence What is MAEKAN? MAEKAN is a membership-based publication and community focused on the sights and sounds of creative culture. We're about learning, participating, and connecting with a global community on a deeper level that social media just doesn't provide. We’re defining the future of creative culture. We don't have all the answers, but our curiosity ensures we never stop looking. Sign-Up Today If you've enjoyed this story from the archives and want to see what else MAEKAN has to offer, sign-up for your membership at MAEKAN.com. You'll unlock all of our stories, be given exclusive member-only-access to our Slack community, and have the opportunity to participate in our monthly digital panel discussions. MAEKAN.com Follow Us instagram.com/maekan facebook.com/storiesforthecurious twitter.com/maekan stories@maekan.com
	09 Dec 2020	145: Data is fire and Instagram shopping	01:01:41
Eugene and Charis discuss how data is both dangerous and useful, how it has impacted growth of all kinds and changed the way we think about algorithms. They also talk about Instagram going all-in on shopping and what we personally turn to Instagram for now. 00:01:58 Data is fire 00:27:15 Instagram shopping Data is Fire by Yancey Strickler We’re All Trapped in Instagram’s Digital Mall Now by Hazel Cills Support us at patreon.com/maekan and join our community, which includes weekly newsletters and a vibrant Discord.
	29 Sep 2017	017: Coca-Cola sponsors a video game character and how tech and social media has changed food reviews.	00:42:27
On MAEKAN It Up #017, Eugene and Charis discuss the what it means for Coca-Cola to sponsor a video game character and how social media and technology has changed and normalized food reviews. Coca-Cola nets its first ever virtual athlete in Fifa 18’s rising star Alex Hunter What Coca-Cola's sponsorship of Fifa 18 virtual footballer Alex Hunter means for the future of influencers				02 Apr 2020	119: Financial independence and the UN Open Brief	00:43:00
Eugene and Charis talk about the millennial movement FIRE(Financial Independence Retire Early). They also discuss the Open Brief released by the UN calling creatives to help with providing engaging accurate messaging on COVID-19. 00:02:28 FIRE 00:27:47 UN Open Brief FIRE: https://www.vox.com/the-highlight/2020/3/18/21182018/financial-independence-retire-early-fire-early-retirement-mr-money-mustache-pete-adeney UN Open Brief: https://www.oneclub.org/articles/-view/global-call-to-creatives Hello (from the Inside) An Adele Parody by Chris Mann: https://youtu.be/M5azNpTwVk8 www.maekan.com
	06 Jul 2017	004: Spotify and labels, Brian Anderson, and toasting the end of The Toast	00:39:11
MAEKAN It Up #004 continues despite timezone differences to tackle four topics inspired by our twice-a-week newsletter, the Briefing. This week we discuss Spotify’s relationship with major music labels and how it influences their playlists, Brian Anderson coming out and representations of sexuality in sport, the community formed around The Toast, and how net neutrality loses an outspoken advocate with Tumblr's CEO, David Karp. MAEKAN It Up features Editor-in-Chief Eugene Kan, and MAEKAN Community Manager and Designer Charis Poon. The podcast uses our twice-a-week MAEKAN Briefings as a starting point from which we dig deeper into the meaning and impact of changes happening within creative culture. As an added element, each week, Eugene and Charis will contribute on-the-spot illustrations of the topics heard over the course of the podcast
	02 Jul 2022	202: Collectability, cooperation, and capitalism	01:05:58
Charis and Eugene talk about NFTs, collectability, anti-capitalist capitalists, missing counterculture, and individualism. Support us at patreon.com/maekan and join our community. Watch us on Twitch at twitch.tv/maekantv Links: The NFT Collector \| Richard Kim in Right Click Save Hope Beyond Rugged Individualism by Tara McMullin 14 Warning Signs That You Are Living in a Society Without a Counterculture by Ted Gioia The young, rich, anti-capitalist capitalists by Whizy Kim
	18 Dec 2017	028: What if Apple became a subscription service for hardware? Can journalism engage audiences through gamification?	00:33:06
On MAEKAN It Up #028, we delve into the idea of Apple pivoting into a hardware subscription service. Would you subscribe to the opportunity to have access to a full suite of Apple products, with all the fixings such as AppleCare, iCloud, and insurance thrown in? We also discuss new-found tools for journalism that focus on gamification. What does this mean for storytelling and when is it applicable? Apple needs to switch to a subscription model like Netflix to unleash the stock Volvo’s car subscription service sounds like good way to get the new XC40				30 Aug 2018	057: Intrusive Upwork monitoring and Advisory Board Crystals Wikipedia collaboration	00:50:02
Charis and Eugene discuss whether a time-tracking feature utilized by Upwork that takes screenshots of a freelancer's screen and logs keystrokes is too intrusive and what leads to healthy freelancer client relationships. The also talk about a t-shirt released by Advisory Board Crystals that raises funds to support the Wikimedia Foundation 00:11:12 Intrusive Upwork feature 00:27:06 Advisory Board Crystals x Wikipedia Links: https://www.buzzfeednews.com/article/carolineodonovan/upwork-freelancers-work-diary-keystrokes-screenshot https://www.advisoryboardcrystals.com/wikipedia/abc-x-wikipedia What is MAEKAN? MAEKAN is a membership-based publication and community focused on the sights and sounds of creative culture. We're about learning, participating, and connecting with a global community on a deeper level that social media just doesn't provide. We’re defining the future of creative culture. We don't have all the answers, but our curiosity ensures we never stop looking. Sign-Up Today If you've enjoyed this story from the archives and want to see what else MAEKAN has to offer, sign-up for your membership at MAEKAN.com. You'll unlock all of our stories, be given exclusive member-only-access to our Slack community, and have the opportunity to participate in our monthly digital panel discussions. MAEKAN.com Follow Us instagram.com/maekan facebook.com/storiesforthecurious twitter.com/maekan stories@maekan.com
	22 Mar 2021	159: The creator economy impact on newsrooms and free will	00:48:17
Eugene and Charis discuss the creator economy from two perspectives: the impact on newsrooms and the rise of apps like NewNew. 00:07:17 Creator economy 00:29:28 NewNew Creator economy vs. newsroom leadership: A fight for talent by David Tvrdon For Creators, Everything Is for Sale by Taylor Lorenz Support us at patreon.com/maekan and join our community, which includes weekly newsletters and a vibrant Discord.
	25 Aug 2020	133: What MasterClass actually sells and how Shopify arms the rebels	00:50:13
Eugene and Charis talk about the appeal and value of MasterClass as it relates to education, capitalism, and constantly trying to self-improve. They also discuss how Shopify democratized e-commerce to such a degree that the real winners aren’t brands at all. 00:02:15 MasterClass 00:28:49 Shopify Shopify and the Hard Thing About Easy Things by Packy McCormick What is MasterClass Actually Selling? by Carina Chocano Support us at patreon.com/maekan and join our community, which includes weekly newsletters and a vibrant Discord.
	07 Jun 2021	170: Sports journalism and selling out	00:51:50
Charis and Eugene talk about Naomi Osaka choosing to not do press at the French Open and what the relationship is between press and athletes should be. They also discuss the shift in perception of creatives signing corporate deals. 00:04:40 Sports journalism 00:38:28 Selling out Naomi Osaka's withdrawal from the French Open highlights the tenuous relationship between athletes and the media by Scottie Andrew Welcome to the post-sellout era by Yasmin Gagne Support us at patreon.com/maekan and join our community, which includes weekly newsletters and a vibrant Discord.
	03 May 2021	165: Social media managing and the commune lifestyle	00:42:22
Eugene and Charis talk about the difficulties that social media managers face and how platforms as well as businesses could do a better job of supporting workers in that area. They also discuss an essay that describes the author’s life growing up on a commune and what non-commune individuals could learn from that mentality. 00:03:21 Social media 00:25:30 Commune life What It Was Like Growing Up on a Commune by Kathryn Jezer-Morton I’m a social media manager. Facebook and Twitter have made my job an ethical nightmare by Amy Brown Let’s Talk About Leaving Social Media...Maybe? by Rachel Karten The Raiders, Social Media Managers And The Vortex of The Internet's Hate by Ed Zitron Support us at patreon.com/maekan and join our community, which includes weekly newsletters and a vibrant Discord.
	13 Jan 2018	031: Rich Brian's new name and GTA Online's pay-to-win mechanisms	00:36:22
On MAEKAN It Up #31, the first episode of 2018, Charis returns from holiday but is still located in Kyoto. Eugene and her discuss Rich Chigga, the 18-year old rapper from Jakarta changing his name to Rich Brian. They discuss what a name change signals and what role Asian rap plays. The second topic on the table are the pay-to-win mechanisms of GTA Online that allows players with deep pockets to purchase powerful weaponry and destroy weeks worth of grinding in unexpected moves. They discuss whether pay-to-win is fair and what makes a game fun. Rich Chigga Officially Changes His Name to Brian Rich Chigga Changes His Name To Brian & Drops New Single “See Me”
	20 Aug 2019	098: The memes and brands relationship and virtual influencers	00:47:00
Charis and Eugene talk about the possible relationship between memes and brands as being top-down or bottom-up, giving the New York Times and Wendy’s as examples of each. They also discuss the new virtual influencer Liam Nikuro and what virtual influencer companies get right and what they could do better. 00:01:41 Memes and brands 00:22:39 Virtual influencers Links https://breakingsmart.substack.com/p/memes-brands-and-missions https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2019/07/e2037ca6e34d-feature-japanese-pop-culture-takes-world-stage-through-virtual-influencer.html www.maekan.com
	09 Jul 2019	094: What photographers owe subjects and smartphones are either killing or saving the planet	00:47:39
Charis and Eugene talk about what the relationship between a photographer and their subjects looks like, according to four different photographers. They also discuss two articles that seem to take a different stance on the smartphone—it’s either a planet killer or a global savior. 00:06:07 Photographers and subjects 00:28:07 Killer/savior smartphones Links: https://www.artsy.net/article/artsy-editorial-photographers-owe-subjects-four-photographers-weigh https://www.fastcompany.com/90165365/smartphones-are-wrecking-the-planet-faster-than-anyone-expected https://www.wired.com/story/iphone-environment-consumption/ www.maekan.com
	08 Apr 2020	120: Minecraft campuses and stop being productive	00:43:12
Charis and Eugene talk about how university students are gathering in Minecraft to recreate their campuses, hold commencements, and makeup for some of the loss they feel from school being closed. Eugene and Charis also discuss the pressure to be productive in this time of social distancing and how to change that mentality. 00:01:39 Minecraft 00:18:20 Productivity Minecraft: https://www.theverge.com/2020/3/31/21200972/college-students-graduation-minecraft-coronavirus-school-closures Productivity: https://www.nytimes.com/2020/04/01/style/productivity-coronavirus.html www.maekan.com
	13 Oct 2017	019: The encroachment of AR into our public spaces, and Dropbox's controversial rebranding.	00:43:11
On MAEKAN It Up #019, Eugene and Charis discuss the future of "corporate" geo-tagging based on a recent project between Snapchat, and Jeff Koons' balloon dog sculpture. It incorporates insights from Sebastian Errazuriz, a Chilean artist and a designer based in New York City who's been outspoken on the role of brands in our digital public spaces. We also discuss the big picture behind Dropbox's colorful rebranding and the suggestion that Dropbox is losing its focus on product. Jeff Koons’ augmented reality Snapchat artwork gets ‘vandalized’ Watch: Sebastian Errazuriz on corporate geo-tagging				23 Jun 2022	201: Over-Optimizing Creative Work & GeoGuessr	01:20:00
Eugene and Charis talk about efficiency, over-optimization, having slack (not the service) or intentionally holding your feet to the fire. Support us at patreon.com/maekan and join our community. Watch us on Twitch at twitch.tv/maekantv
	12 Nov 2019	108: Streaming services and tokenism	00:45:58
Charis and Eugene talk about Disney+ and Apple TV+, two new streaming services, launching with series that cost an unprecedented amount of money per episode to make. They also discuss tokenism: what it is, how to deal with it, and whether there are silver linings to it. 00:01:16 Streaming services 00:16:42 Tokenism 00:37:16 Banter https://qz.com/1735700/apple-and-disney-are-creating-an-explosion-of-tv-series-budgets/ https://qz.com/844918/with-the-crown-the-grand-tour-and-westworld-tv-shows-have-become-insanely-expensive/ https://www.dazeddigital.com/art-photography/article/46571/1/how-to-deal-with-tokenism-as-an-artist-according-to-the-white-pube www.maekan.com
	22 Jan 2019	078: Pizza could save the world and millennial burnout	00:44:24
Charis and Eugene discuss Don Norman’s concept of how pizza could save the world—metaphorically speaking—as pizza is a way to view and solve problems. They also talk about millennial burnout and why the generation born between the early 1980’s and late 1990’s experiences errand paralysis, engages in self-destructive behaviors, and have tough mental battles to wage. 00:07:57 Pizza solution 00:20:47 Millennial burnout Links: https://www.fastcompany.com/90288282/how-pizza-could-save-the-world https://www.buzzfeednews.com/article/annehelenpetersen/millennials-burnout-generation-debt-work What is MAEKAN? MAEKAN is a membership-based publication and community focused on the sights and sounds of creative culture. We're about learning, participating, and connecting with a global community on a deeper level that social media just doesn't provide. We’re defining the future of creative culture. We don't have all the answers, but our curiosity ensures we never stop looking. Sign-Up Today If you've enjoyed this story from the archives and want to see what else MAEKAN has to offer, sign-up for your membership at MAEKAN.com. You'll unlock all of our stories, be given exclusive member-only-access to our Slack community, and have the opportunity to participate in our monthly digital panel discussions. MAEKAN.com Follow Us instagram.com/maekan facebook.com/storiesforthecurious twitter.com/maekan stories@maekan.com
	24 Jul 2020	129: Paid communities and the Simone Biles Vogue photoshoot	00:53:53
Eugene and Charis talk about Toby Shorin’s latest essay, “Come for the Network, Pay for the Tool”, which talks about the emergence of paid communities from the combination of social, content, and commerce. They also discuss the recent Vogue cover of Simone Biles shot by Annie Leibovitz and the criticism that arose regarding the photos. 00:01:10 Paid communities 00:29:51 Vogue cover Come for the Network, Pay for the Tool by Toby Shorin Vogue Slammed for Hiring Annie Leibovitz for Simone Biles Cover Instead of Black Photographer by DL Cade www.maekan.com
	18 Jul 2017	005: MTV News Cuts Long-Form and Brooklyn Beckham’s Photography Book	00:33:46
In this latest cross-time zone MAEKAN It Up, Eugene and Charis talk about the latest casualty in long-form online publishing and the price of fame. With an inability to monetize effectively and a lack of journalistic support from the very industry it reports on, MTV News has recently cut its long-form content and pivoted toward video. On the somewhat less serious side, Brooklyn Beckham's become the laughing stock of photographers and the Internet itself with the release of his new photography book “what I see.” As always, follow Eugene’s journey as the budding illustrator that never was as he learns (or fails to learn) from Charis’ example. MAEKAN It Up draws from our topical newsletter “the Briefing,” published twice a week.You can subscribe to MAEKAN It Up and other audio stories via your favorite podcast app or platform.
	06 Feb 2020	114: “American Dirt” and giving good waiting staff respect	01:00:31
Charis and Eugene talk about the complex conversation surrounding “American Dirt” by Jeanine Cummins (a novel about a Mexican mom and her son fleeing for the United States) which revolves around the question of who should tell what stories. They also discuss the perception of waiting staff in restaurants and what the effects are of good service on dining experiences. 00:13:44 “American Dirt” 00:43:09 Good service https://www.theguardian.com/food/2020/jan/15/restaurant-waiters-front-of-house-service-britain-respect https://www.nytimes.com/2020/01/25/arts/american-dirt-jeanine-cummins.html www.maekan.com
	30 Oct 2017	021: China starts rating its citizens to increase trust and AI becomes increasingly common	00:41:04
On MAEKAN It Up #021 Charis co-hosts with special guest Nathan Kan. Nathan is an editor at MAEKAN and together with Charis they make it an episode all about dystopia. Charis talks about the Social Credit System in China that will soon assign ratings to all Chinese citizens. Nathan brings up the increased use of AI and hypothesizes about when robots might takeover creative jobs. Big data meets Big Brother as China moves to rate its citizens Black Mirror Season 3 Episode 1 "Nosedive"				06 Mar 2018	037: Authenticity in entertainment published by celebrities and tech logos all resembling each other	00:41:23
On MAEKAN It Up #037 Charis and Eugene discuss Drake's new music video for his song God's Plan, the premise of Derek Jeter's media enterprise The Player's Tribune which puts the narrative in the hands of the athletes, and why so many tech company logos are starting to resemble each other. Drake and the Strange Spectacle of Charity What Happens When Athletes Do The Sportswriting
	26 Jan 2018	033: How Japanese culture approaches space, and the value of being an expert generalist.	00:40:08
On MAEKAN It Up #33, Charis and Eugene examine the Japanese concept of space and how it pertains to her own recent travels in Japan. On the flipside, we look at what it means to be an expert generalist and how it holds up to the 10,000 hour rule.				23 Jul 2019	096: Peak podcast and the Bob Ross paintings mystery	00:51:44
Charis and Eugene talk about whether we have reached peak podcast and, if not, what peak podcast would look like. They also discuss where the thousands of Bob Ross paintings are, what his appeal has been in the last five years, and how people are seeking hope wherever they can. 00:02:27 Peak podcast 00:31:46 Bob Ross Links https://www.nytimes.com/2019/07/18/style/why-are-there-so-many-podcasts.html https://www.nytimes.com/2019/07/12/arts/bob-ross-paintings-mystery.html www.maekan.com
	17 Jul 2019	095: Instagram combats bullying and the millennial art market	00:48:42
Eugene and Charis discuss measures Instagram as a platform is taking to combat bullying and more generally what bullying looks like. They also talk about how the art market is changing to attract younger collectors, as well as the company Otis which is about investing in“alternativeassets”. Timestamps 00:03:49 Instagram combats bullying 00:24:26 Millennial art market Links https://withotis.com/about https://news.artnet.com/market/how-to-sell-to-millennials-1581577 https://time.com/5619999/instagram-mosseri-bullying-artificial-intelligence/ www.maekan.com
	06 Mar 2019	084: Being successful but miserable and a Nike ad on women in sports	00:50:22
Charis and Eugene talk about the latest video ad for Nike titled Dream Crazier that features women in sports and a voiceover encouraging women to attempt even more. They also discuss the phenomenon of being professionally successful on paper but miserable in actuality. 00:10:17 Women in sports 00:28:55 Miserable at work Links: https://news.nike.com/featured_video/dream-crazier https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2019/02/21/magazine/elite-professionals-jobs-happiness.html What is MAEKAN? MAEKAN is a membership-based publication and community focused on the sights and sounds of creative culture. We're about learning, participating, and connecting with a global community on a deeper level that social media just doesn't provide. We’re defining the future of creative culture. We don't have all the answers, but our curiosity ensures we never stop looking. Sign-Up Today If you've enjoyed this story from the archives and want to see what else MAEKAN has to offer, sign-up for your membership at MAEKAN.com. You'll unlock all of our stories, be given exclusive member-only-access to our Slack community, and have the opportunity to participate in our monthly digital panel discussions. MAEKAN.com Follow Us instagram.com/maekan facebook.com/storiesforthecurious twitter.com/maekan stories@maekan.com
	01 Jun 2021	169: Outlier designer Willie Norris and ongoing pandemic trauma	00:43:15
Eugene and Charis talk about how Willie Norris is reimagining menswear from a trans perspective at Outlier. They also discuss a recent Atlantic article by Ed Yong that goes into the reasons why people aren’t necessarily feeling better as the pandemic decreases in intensity. 00:02:09 Willie Norris 00:22:48 Trauma This Designer Is Reimagining Menswear From a Trans Perspective by Michael Love Michael What Happens When Americans Can Finally Exhale by Ed Yong Support us at patreon.com/maekan and join our community, which includes weekly newsletters and a vibrant Discord.
	15 Jun 2021	171: The internet is flat and the cooperation economy	00:45:55
Eugene and Charis discuss how the nature of the internet collapses time, space, and context, resulting in a volatile environment that breeds bad faith discussions with no room for nuance or complexity. They also talk about the cooperation economy as the next phase of the creator economy/the passion economy. 00:03:28 The internet is flat 00:22:25 The cooperation economy The internet is flat. by Charlie Warzel The Cooperation Economy Or How to Build a Liquid Super Team by Packy McCormick Support us at patreon.com/maekan and join our community, which includes weekly newsletters and a vibrant Discord.
	15 Nov 2021	191: Metaverse and audio-focused dating apps	00:42:13
Eugene and Charis discuss Facebook’s bet on the metaverse and what the allure of the metaverse is. They also discuss dating apps that prioritize an audio experience. 00:06:00 Metaverse 00:28:45 Audio dating apps Heart to Heart raises $750K to bring sweet, sweet flirtation to your ear holes by Haje Jan Kamps Founder’s Letter, 2021 by Mark Zuckerberg Support us at patreon.com/maekan and join our community, which includes weekly newsletters and a vibrant Discord.
	14 Feb 2019	082: NOAH on consumer power and Reddit accepting Tencent funding	00:59:11
Charis and Eugene talk about consumer power and the responsibility that comes with spending money on anything. They also discuss the potential funding Reddit might be accepting from Chinese tech giant Tencent and how that could shape the Internet in the States, in China, and globally. This episode attempts to unpack what it means to follow the origins and effect of each dollar. 00:11:55 Consumer power 00:41:53 Chinese investment money Links: https://noahny.com/blogs/news/consumer-power https://gizmodo.com/reddit-banned-in-china-is-reportedly-set-to-land-150-1832375439 What is MAEKAN? MAEKAN is a membership-based publication and community focused on the sights and sounds of creative culture. We're about learning, participating, and connecting with a global community on a deeper level that social media just doesn't provide. We’re defining the future of creative culture. We don't have all the answers, but our curiosity ensures we never stop looking. Sign-Up Today If you've enjoyed this story from the archives and want to see what else MAEKAN has to offer, sign-up for your membership at MAEKAN.com. You'll unlock all of our stories, be given exclusive member-only-access to our Slack community, and have the opportunity to participate in our monthly digital panel discussions. MAEKAN.com Follow Us instagram.com/maekan facebook.com/storiesforthecurious twitter.com/maekan stories@maekan.com
	09 Jun 2022	200: First Twitch livestream	01:03:40
Charis and Eugene catch each other up about the last three months of their lives, discuss the move to Twitch, and overcome tech troubles. Support us at patreon.com/maekan and join our community.

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