College is a time when attention becomes a high-demand currency, with everything from classes to clubs demanding our focus. But in today’s episode, the Arts, Interrupted team slows down to explore our relationships with attention. Join us as we visit the UMMA and receive insight from Dr. Angela Berkley on how some have begun to fight back for their attention, starting in her Writing 201 classroom ..read more

College is revered for being the place where everyone can find their own community. Our podcast Arts, Interrupted unpacks this – highlighting how our favorite pieces of art brought us our closest connections. Whether you’re bonding over the Sweat tour or poems by Wendy Cope, being friends with you is an art in and of itself ..read more

Are you terrified about making plans? Haunted by the idea of finding a costume? Looking to see where the monsters and ghouls are heading in Ann Arbor? Follow our Executive Producer Avery Haynes, joined by our Content Producers Isiris Acevedo, Matthew Popp, Kyla Kralapp and Addiena Nicolaou on Arts, Interrupted as we take you through our scream worthy opinions on what makes a killer Halloween at the University of Michigan.  ..read more

Arts, Interrupted returns after our summer hiatus to catch you up on the state of pop music– and there is a lot to cover. Artists like Charli XCX, Chappell Roan, and Sabrina Carpenter are dominating the charts, the concept of celebrity may be collapsing in on itself, and nearly all of pop culture’s biggest stars have dropped projects to, often, surprisingly little acclaim. But don’t fret! Executive Producers Matt Popp and Kyla Kralapp, joined by Content Producers Isiris Acevedo, Vily Souris, and Sarah Patterson, and researcher Donna Pham are here to break it all down for you ..read more

According to USA Today, more members of the LGBTQ+ community live in the South compared to any other area. As we hear real experiences from queer individuals in the Deep South via anonymous testimonial, we unpack cases where Southern culture can reinforce heteronormative culture, which may leave little room for the voice of the Queer community.  ..read more

On today's episode we are joined by The University of Michigan’s English Department’s Advisory Board members to discuss critical attempts to prove the relevancy of an English degree. With the help of a panel of local professors, parents and librarians, we discuss an issue close to the hearts of the distinguished board members: banned books. Featuring exclusive interviews with media professionals and the hard-working individuals in education, this episode is a must-listen ..read more

Genre is something that feels entirely intuitive, but upon a closer inspection, begins to elude definition. On this week’s episode, executive producers Matt Popp and Kyla Kralapp are joined by content producers Abby Willcox and Vily Souris to dissect this dilemma’s presence in Film and TV, and Music, before joining together to answer the questions: where did genre come from, and more importantly, is it still relevant ..read more

On this week’s episode of Arts, Interrupted, we explore the world of AUs, OTPs and One Shots as we delve into the realm of fanfiction. Join us as we ask the hard questions: what truly is the superior fanfiction website? Which fandom is the most adored by readers today?  ..read more

Today, we will be sharing our picks and predictions for the 96th Academy Awards. OPENheimer your ears and we’ll help you BarBE prepared to not be Poor Things at your Oscars viewing parties. We’ll be talking about the foreign and American Fiction nominated. These films reminded us of our Past Lives, and brought us to new Zones of Interest. We have a lot that we love and some … Holdovers, but we’ll be your movie Maestros. Let’s KILL(ers of the Flower Moon) this.  ..read more

Twilight has become a cultural phenomenon since Stephanie Meyer, film producer and New York Times bestselling author, published the first book of the series in 2005. The film, which was released three years later, kick-started the careers of actors Robert Pattinson and Kristen Stewart — and the feud of a generation: #TeamEdward vs. #TeamJacob. In this episode, we’ll be going tier-ranker style to talk about some of the most iconic moments in the Twilight films and the lore surrounding them.  We are joined by Chelsea Grey and Maeson Linnert, who are currently working on a vampire-themed ser ..read more