The Cost of Culture Podcast
Culture isn’t free — someone’s always paying. The Cost of Culture digs into the price tags behind the movements, art, and ideas that define our world. From fashion to fandoms, politics to pop, this podcast asks the hard questions about value, influence, and who really benefits when culture shifts.
Episodes
17 episodes
“The Weight of Rebuilding”
Episode 17 — “The Weight of Rebuilding” is available now. 🎙️This is the conclusion to “The Cost of Trust” series.Part I was about the damage.Part II is about what comes after.The rebuilding.The patience...
“The Cost of Trust”
Episode 16 — Part I: “The Cost of Trust” is available now. 🎙️Everybody talks about loyalty, honesty, and communication… but nobody really talks about what happens AFTER trust gets damaged.In this episode, we dive into...
The Cost of Style: From Hoop Shoes to Hype Culture
There was a time when getting dressed meant something.Tall tees. Throwback jerseys. Baggy jeans.Two pairs of basketball shorts under everything… for no reason 🤣And fresh hoop shoes—even if you weren’t hooping.That was the ...
"The Cost of Attention"
🎙️ EPISODE 14 DESCRIPTION The Cost of Attention You ever pick up your phone for one thing… and lose 20 minutes doing everything else? That’s not an accident. That’s design. In this episode of...
“The Cost of Dating: Love Ain’t Free”
Dating today isn’t just about vibes… it’s about value.In this episode of The Cost of Culture Podcast, we break down the real cost of dating and relationships—from first dates and dating apps to emotional investment and ex...
" The Cost of Kids"
🎙️ Episode 12 — The Cost of Kids Episode Description Kids today aren’t just growing up… They’re growing up expensive. From phones and gaming systems to sports, activities, and clothes — r...
"The Cost of Healing: When Mental Health Becomes a Business"
"The Cost of Healing: When Mental Health Becomes a Business" Mental health conversations are more open today than ever before. Athletes, creators, and everyday people are speaking openly about anxiety, depre...
"What does money even mean anymore?"
What does money even mean anymore?In this episode of The Cost of Culture Podcast, we take a step back and examine how the meaning of money has evolved over time.From the disappearance of the penny to the rise of di...
"The New Golden Era of Creativity"
Episode 9 — The New Golden Era of Creativity Are we actually living in the greatest creative era ever? In this episode of The Cost of Culture Podcast, Chris Harrison explores what might be the most powerf...
"Subscription Fatigue: Owning Nothing Is the New Normal"
Episode 8 — "Subscription Fatigue: Owning Nothing Is the New Normal" Last episode, we talked about how “basic” quietly became an insult — and how stability now lives behind premium tiers. This episode continues tha...
The Price of Premium
Episode 7 — The Price of PremiumThe Cost of Culture PodcastSomewhere along the way, “basic” stopped being normal — and premium started feeling like survival.In Episode 7 of The Cost of Culture Podcast...
“The Algorithm Is the Culture Now”
🎧 Episode 6 — The Algorithm Is the Culture NowAt some point, culture stopped being something we discovered… and became something that discovered us.In this episode of The Cost of Culture, Christopher breaks down how algorit...
“Press Start to Pay More: Gaming’s Price Hike, Roleplay, & the New Gamer Era”
Press Start to Pay More: Gaming’s Price Hike, Roleplay, & the New Gamer EraGaming used to be simple.You bought the game. You owned it. You pressed start.Now? It’s $70 releases, battle...
“Sold Out in Seconds: Sneakers, Resale, and the SNKRS Economy”
Sold Out in Seconds: Sneakers, Resale, and the SNKRS EconomySneaker culture didn’t start as a market — it started as a movement.In this episode of The Cost of Culture, host Christopher Harrison explores how sneak...
“The Odds Are Never Neutral: Sports Betting & the Price of the Game”
Sports betting is no longer on the sidelines — it’s part of the game. From live odds during broadcasts to betting apps in the stands, gambling has reshaped how sports are played, watched, and experienced. In this episode of
"The Rise of AI Influencers & The Price of “Perfect” Culture"
AI influencers are everywhere — landing major brand deals, dominating timelines, and reshaping what “influence” even means. But behind the perfectly curated images and flawless personalities lies a much bigger question: what is this really c...
