Soupçon of Eroticism

OCT 23, 202476 MIN

Soupçon of Eroticism

OCT 23, 202476 MIN

Description

In this episode, Neal and Lauren dive headfirst into both the frothy and the fascinating. Lauren kicks things off with a deep exploration of the Rococo art movement, focusing on The Swing by Fragonard. She unpacks its playful eroticism and hidden symbolism, revealing how this seemingly lighthearted artwork hides a web of societal commentary. We learn the difference between cherubs and putti and Lauren guides listeners through the lush visual language that made the Rococo period a lavish statement on beauty and pleasure. Don't miss her sidebar on how Frozen references this classic piece and click the link below to see it. Lauren also goes on a mini-rant about franchises!

Next, Neal shifts gears, tackling the gritty spy drama Slow Horses [Apple TV+]. He explores the humor and humanity behind the show’s dysfunctional MI5 agents, highlighting Gary Oldman's standout performance as the curmudgeonly Jackson Lamb. With a theme song by Mick Jagger and a tone that’s as cynical as it is thrilling, Neal explains how the show blends dark humor with espionage in a way that makes it both gripping and refreshing. Stick around for Neal’s breakdown of the show's unique cinematography and how Slow Horses bucks (get it?) the trend of delayed streaming schedules.

EPISODE 12 PROMPTS:

Froth, 5, Stone

Lauren's Topic:

Jean-Honoré Fragonard

The Swing

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Look at the artwork while listening

Frozen reference of The Swing

Neal's Topic:

Slow Horses

Where to stream the show

To see the amazing drone shot, check out the opening of Episode 6 from Season 4!