e367. Live from PCA 2025: Unpacking Mainstream Sexuality
It took 367 episodes, but it finally has happened! In this special live episode of the VoxPopcast, host Christopher “Mav” Maverick is joined for the first time (in person) by his full panel of co-hosts: Wayne Wise, Hannah Lee Rogers, Monica Geraffo, and Katya Gorecki. The full team broadcasts from the 2025 PCA/ACA conference in New Orleans, discussing the origins and evolution of their podcast born from post-conference bar conversations and then leading a confernce roundtable discussion exploring the portrayal and acceptance of sex in media, the development of the erotica and pornography studies at the conference, and the cultural implications of sexual and gender identity in pop culture and gaming and a plethora of other topics as the conversation moves along. Highlights include the impact of Lara Croft in gaming, the intersections of masculinity and homosocial behaviors, and the commodification of pop stars. The live audience is encouraged to participate, fostering an engaging and diverse discussion on these multifaceted topics. Citations and Links: * Thank you to Maximilian’s thoughtForm Music for our theme * Follow Hannah on BlueSky: @hannahleerogers * Follow Mav on BlueSky: @chrismaverick * Follow Katya on Instagram: @justthatnerdkid * Follow Monica on Instagram: @monicamarvelous * Follow Wayne on Instagram: @tetroc2017 * Follow us on BlueSky: @voxpopcast * Follow us on Facebook: http://facebook.com/voxpopcast * Subscribe to our YouTube channel * Make sure you subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, Spotify or wherever podcasts are found and please leave us a review!