{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"The Middle of Culture","title":"The Media Report: 2025","html":"<iframe width=\"100%\" height=\"180\" frameborder=\"no\" scrolling=\"no\" seamless src=\"https://share.transistor.fm/e/bb997ef4\"></iframe>","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":4286,"description":"In this episode of The Middle of Culture, Eden and Peter discuss the current state of media in 2025, exploring the rare projects they're excited about and the overwhelming sense of disappointment surrounding most upcoming releases. From movies like Mission Impossible: The Final Reckoning, Superman: Legacy, and Fantastic Four to gaming titles like Avowed and Doom: The Dark Ages and upcoming music from Spiritbox, Lacuna Coil, and Testament, they debate what has potential and what might be destined to flop. They also dive into the world of manga with Nichijou, food adventures, and why social media platforms like TikTok feel different in 2025. Tune in for a mix of pop culture insights, humor, and existential dread.","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/3-7NX9uIL8RD1xA_7xTb80V-108Lf3xuEMQhLzvEbRA/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9lZGY0/NzA4M2FmM2Q3Yjg4/NDczMzkzMTA2NTJk/NmQ1ZS5qcGc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}