Alt.Pop.Repeat Chrissy Newton & Marie Nicola

Where did sneakers originate and how did sneaker culture become an industry worth billions of dollars? What started as sports shoe is now a highly collectable fashion item that's walked it's way off the court and into the closets of millionaires.

This may be our sexiest show, ever! Listen in as we dive into the cultural syncs that took sex from sin to the mainstream - that's right! We're delivering the most taboo episode to date!

Beyond the culture of slasher films of the 80's is the incredibly rich horror subculture of pop culture. Where did it come from and what were the pivotal moments in history that contributed to its rise in popularity? Tune in to the latest episode of Alt.Pop.Repeat to hear our guest, Ramsey Campbell, a British writer considered by a number of critics to be one of the great masters of horror fiction.

From the 1930s to today, comic books have had a major part in society - from war time propaganda to box office hits, we dive into the catalyst moments where comic books crossed over into the mainstream. We're joined by the man who co-created the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, Kevin Eastman.

From Mark Twain to Napster & the secret 70s Canadian "internet". This this episode we explore the history & impact of the world wide web on pop culture.