What did not? Plus, what's making us happy this week. April 25, 2023 Sam Raimi's 1981 horror movie The Evil Dead became a cult classic, spawning two sequels, a TV series, and a 2013 film that "reimagined" the franchise. Also, favorite Canadian pop culture. Starring a cast of fresh young actors, and a few familiar faces among the adults, the show is getting solid reviews and might be just the thing for summer viewing. Plus, what's making us happy this week. Widows is not your average heist movie director Steve McQueen and co-screenwriter Gillian Fylnn have created something far more interesting. DeSantis' appointed board approves a lawsuit against Disney, South Florida professor allegedly fired over racial justice unit files civil rights complaint, Gas prices across Florida are on the decline and could get even lower, Florida LGBTQ+ lawmaker tells the GOP: 'Im literally trying to exist', 7 bodies have been found during a search for missing Oklahoma teens, A German woman returned the kindness shown to her husband by helping a stranded teen, Thousands fleeing violence in Sudan are crossing the Red Sea to Saudi Arabia, Here are all the best looks from the Met Gala 2023, Adrienne Kennedy akennedy@wlrn.org (305)-995-2256, FRIENDS OF WLRN, INC. AS MEDIA MANAGER OF WLRN PUBLIC MEDIA. Next, they talk pop culture redemption. Then they'll return to one of our favorite segments, people we're pulling for. And the broker is really funny. Then What's Making Us Happy. The Pop Culture Happy Hour gang answer some pop culture advice questions, including balancing recaps with television consumption and if you should try to expand your girlfriend's pop culture tastes. This week on Pop Culture Happy Hour, it's the one-year anniversary so NPR Monkey See's Linda Holmes and the PCHH game take on the theme of appreciation things that came along at just the right time, things we fondly wish we could have more of, and the things that, as always, we appreciate for just making us happy, including The Simpsons, Gotham Central, Martha Wainwright, Bon Iver, Mr. Show, the Muppets, George Carlin, Jerry Orbach's theatre career, country line dancing and much much more. Blinded by the Light is another film that Gurinder Chadha has made. Except, of course, for a spectacular fall. Plus, What's Making Us Happy. The movie is the feature debut of Nida Manzoor, who created the acclaimed series We Are Lady Parts. So we're here to help, with some TV recommendations for those who are toddling through isolation. The voice cast is full of ringers Chiwetel Ejiofor, John Oliver, Billy Eichner, Seth Rogen, Donald Glover and Beyonc. The film is directed by Judd Apatow, who also made Knocked Up, The 40-Year-Old Virgin, and Trainwreck. It's a post-apocalyptic story. This week: South Side, Ariana DeBose's BAFTA performance and Paramore's This Is Why. **Pop Culture Happy Hour Live at the Sixth & I** Date: Tuesday, December 9th Time: 7pm Location: Sixth & I Historic Synagogue, 600 I St NW, Washington, DC 20001 Tickets go on sale Wednesday, October 29th at 12pm EST. In the film Midsommar, writer-director Ari Aster follows up his cult horror hit Hereditary with a film about a literal cult. Pop Culture Happy Hour: The Movies Of 2011 And The Wisdom Of Favre, This week on Pop Culture Happy Hour, NPR Monkey See's Linda Holmes and the gang talk about the movies they're anticipating with glee, dread, or simple curiosity for 2011. Dolly Parton might be one of the most famous women in the United States. Plus, What's Making Us Happy this week. In our live show from the historic Howard stage, Fred Armisen of Portlandia and former SNL cast member competes in a Halloween trivia quiz and shares with our audience the techno joys that make him happy. Guests: Tobin Low and Kathy Tu, Co-Hosts of Nancy from WNYC Studios. They'll talk about the Iowa farmer at the center of the fury, the women trying to win his heart, and lots more. Guest: Writer Meryl Williams. Guest: Code Switch co-host Gene Demby. In this episode of Pop Culture Happy Hour, we talk about Blockers and Game Night. Then, it's onto a discussion of the crossover of politics and pop culture. to television shows like Arrested Development. Glen Weldon and Chris Klimek debate the merits of Swiss Army Man, the new indie comedy referred to as the Daniel Radcliffe farting corpse movie. Baumbach both wrote and directed the film, which is now streaming on Netflix. Linda, Trey and Bob report back the films they've seen. They'll discuss what they most want to see. You learn about the history of broker fees, and why they exist. All that plus What's Making Us Happy this week. It was one of the last games I did play and I remember just being really moved by the story. You learn about the history of broker fees, and why they exist. April 21, 2023 Each week, the guests and hosts on NPR's Pop Culture Happy Hour share what's bringing them joy. And what does it take to capture sense of place in a TV show or film, aside from buildings and external details? The panel chats about the Roseanne revival and how the show's politics intersects with the politics of Roseanne Barr. Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri. Plus, what's making us happy this week. Writer Chris Klimek and NPR Editor Tanya Ballard join Stephen Thompson and Glen Weldon to review the remake of The Magnificent Seven. Movie Roundup: The LEGO Ninjago Movie, Kingsman: The Golden Circle, And Mother! Slate Culture Writer Aisha Harris helped spearhead the project, so she sat down with host Linda Holmes to highlight some of the films on the list. This week on Pop Culture Happy Hour: Our summer movie season kicks off with an absurdly detailed discussion of Thor, from pecs to family dynamics, plus other movies coming this summer including Captain America, Kung Fu Panda 2 and Bridesmaids. Transmissions from Deep Ellum, a Snarky Puppy podcast. Chris Rock, Top Five, And The Art Of The Mixtape. We take a moment to celebrate Perry's contributions to pop culture. Then, the gang talks video games and the new Grand Theft Auto V. All that, plus What's Making Us Happy this week. It might remind you of a lot of warm and funny shows about navigating high school. The Old Guard stars Charlize Theron and KiKi Layne as members of a squad of fighters who have been in the battle game for much, much too long. Can You Feel The Love (For 'Rocketman') Tonight? And, as always, What's Making Us Happy this week. It is beautiful, and kind, and delicious. The newest Halloween throws all of those additions out, and assumes that only the 1978 original ever happened. Now, there's an HBO Max (I guess just MAX now?) Its intense and unsettling depictions of police brutality in the summer of 1967, Detroit got under the panel's skin in different ways. All that plus What's Making Us Happy this week. We know you're tired. Writer Danielle Henderson joins the gang for a discussion of the HBO comedy Silicon Valley. The panel takes on the latest from the Marvel Cinematic Universe, with help from Code Switch co-host and established Taika Waititi fan Shereen Marisol Meraji. Now the band is back together for Frozen 2, which finds Anna and Elsa on yet another adventure. In a strange way, it is beautiful. Roman (Kieran Culkin) really wants this deal to happen, but then again, does he? The dancers are acrobatic, artistic and independent. Then, NPR Books editor Petra Mayer reports on Wonder Woman fandom in honor of her 75th birthday. All that plus What's Making Us Happy this week. All that, plus What's Making Us Happy. Writer Chris Klimek joins Linda Holmes, Stephen Thompson, and Glen Weldon for a discussion of Batman V Superman and how to build a better blockbuster. 'Blue Jasmine' And A Summer Movie Postmortem. Topics covered: Whiplash, J.K. Simmons, Miles Teller, Buddy Rich, sports movies, jazz, Bobby Knight, Smash Mouth, Shrek, Looney Tunes, The Muppet Show, Before Midnight, Richard Linklater, Ethan Hawke, The Sure Thing, Game of Thrones, Mad Men, Pee-wee's Big Adventure, Phil Hartman, Morgan Fairchild, James Brolin, The Normal Heart, Angels in America, Larry Kramer, Notorious B.I.G, Ready to Die, The Breakfast Club, The Sopranos, Purple Rain, Prince, XTC, The Mayor of Simpleton, Bon Iver, Bruce Hornsby, Paul Reubens, Assassins Creed Black Flag, Shadow of Mordor, Starred Up. Plus What's Making Us Happy This Week. The "surprising" success of the raunch-com Girls Trip didn't particularly surprise us; we talk about precisely where this "out-of-nowhere" hit came from. This week on Pop Culture Happy Hour, NPR Monkey See's Linda Holmes, Stephen Thompson, Trey Graham and Glen Weldon listen back to see how they did on their 2013 New Year's resolutions and make new ones for 2014. Guests: Code Switch's Gene Demby and Slate's Aisha Harris. All that, plus What's Making Us Happy. What are YOUR pop culture firsts? Pop Culture Happy Hour: Sex Comedies And Marshmallow Peeps. Guests: Weekend Edition editor Barrie Hardymon and Code Switch's Kat Chow. So did thanking your parents and going on just a little too long. Dwayne Johnson, AKA The Rock, has fought all kinds of things in the movies. Plus, what's making us happy this week. Guests: writer Chris Klimek and librarian Margaret Willison. I'd also be remiss not to mention Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon, which is, of course, a jewel. From Black Panther, to Crazy Rich Asians, to the viral moments you might have missed, we are rounding up our fifteen favorites of the year. The genie is still blue and there's still a mischievous monkey. Then Linda interviews Joseph Fink and Jeffrey Cranor, the creators of Welcome to Night Vale. April 25, 2023 The iconic singer, humanitarian, and actor Harry Belafonte died today at the age of 96. Guest: Dave Holmes, Editor at Large for Esquire.com. In a new film adaptation directed by Autumn de Wilde, Emma is as foolish and as endearing as ever. Adapting the Stephen King novel of the same name, it tells the story of seven misfit kids in the late 1980s, and a supernatural being that preys on children in a small town in Maine. And, as always, What's Making Us Happy this week. We've got baseball! All Things Considered Host Audie Cornish talks with comedian John Mulaney about his new stand-up special The Comeback Kid, his failed network sitcom, and his childhood. This week on Pop Culture Happy Hour, NPR Monkey See's Linda Holmes, Glen Weldon, Stephen Thompson and Chris Klimek discuss an unlikely Netflix prequel, Wet Hot American Summer: First Day Of Camp. The Masked Singer isn't your everyday singing competition. Finally, they'll offer a multitude of recommendations for new and longtime romance readers. We bring you two Halloween-themed segments from our west coast tour: Mallory Ortberg (Dear Prudence, The Toast.) And the broker is really funny. To see more, visit https://www.npr.org. Then it's time for the annual fall television poll--the gang will pick new shows they think will survive cancellation. The mega-franchise Star Trek has produced a slew of movies and ten different TV series the latest of which is a brand-new animated comedy called Star Trek: Lower Decks. Rhimes decided to step out of her comfort zone for a year, sparking major changes in her personal and professional life. The Nature Of Suspense And Our Love Of Cover Songs. With the premiere of the Disney film Maleficent a few weeks away, the gang talks about why fairy tales endure and their place in pop culture. Next, they'll discuss pop culture they gave up on, including 'Game of Thrones,' 'American Idol' and 'Breaking Bad.' Here We Go Again. And now, as the year comes to a close, it's time to give you just a taste of some of our favorite things of the year. The panel dissects the new podcast S-Town, the latest project from the team behind Serial and This American life. If you thought the end of the series Downton Abbey would be the end of the Crawley family's adventures, a new film has arrived to prove you wrong. I feel like if you rent an apartment in New York, it's probably worth a listen. It's New Year's Day, so it's time to make some resolutions for 2020. Not only did we see the show, but we went backstage to see how they make the show happen. Rachel McAdams as Barbara Simon and Abby Ryder Fortson as Margaret Simon in Are You There God? I feel like I don't do a good enough job educating myself on tenant rights and why things are the way they are. Like what is it like to get addicted to drugs, or sleep with a celebrity, or experience road rage? Guests: film and theater critic Chris Klimek and Brittany Luse, co-host of The Nod. This week on Pop Culture Happy Hour, NPR Monkey See's Linda Holmes, Trey Graham, Glen Weldon and Stephen Thompson look at PBS and where they might go after the successes of Downton Abbey and Sherlock. And listen to Pop Culture Happy Hour on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. Plus, what's making us happy this week. 'El Camino' Continues The 'Breaking Bad' Story. She was a gifted pop singer, gospel singer, R&B singer, and even opera singer. And now, they've made their first project for Netflix. 'Avengers: Endgame' Is A Satisfying Super-Wrap. On a night we were constantly reminded how diverse this year's nominations were the winners were mostly white. This week, the panel talks about Wonder Woman or Diana, Princess of Themyscira with NPR Books Editor Petra Mayer. This week on Pop Culture Happy Hour, NPR film critic Bob Mondello joins the PCHH roundtable of Linda Holmes, Trey Graham, Stephen Thompson and Glen Weldon for a rousing conversation about Oscars. Really Rich Culture And Things Made Just For Us. The panel checks in with the ABC sitcom Black-ish, then share what's making them happy this week. It really took me back to being a teenager and wondering, like, would I ever get to do what I want to do? Wreck It Ralph was a hit when it came out in 2012. Plus, what's making us happy this week. This week on Pop Culture Happy Hour, NPR Monkey See's Linda Holmes, Stephen Thompson, Trey Graham and Glen Weldon talk about NBC's '30 Rock,' which just had its series finale. This week, we played fantasy barista, listened to some robot tunes, and then finally went outside to stare at some pretty clouds. And it's already earned Taylor Swift some of the best reviews of her career. The film is directed and written by Rian Johnson, of films like Looper and Brick as well as Star Wars: The Last Jedi. This week on Pop Culture Happy Hour, NPR Monkey See's Linda Holmes, Trey Graham, Stephen Thompson and Glen Weldon talk about the first big awards show of the season and take inventory of the things we will never look away from. All that, plus What's Making Us Happy This Week. The two play their characters from the Fast & Furious franchise, spun off into a fresh adventure. I'm only about halfway through the book, but I've really been enjoying it. All Things Considered Audie Cornish and NPR Music's Katie Presley join the PCHH gang for a look at the 2016 SXSW Festival. Tom Holland and Chris Pratt have already worked together as pals of the Avengers. That's right, eight years after a big cast whooped it up in the film adaptation of the jukebox musical Mamma Mia!, there's a sequel. Big Hero 6, Kids' Movies, Outtakes And Bloopers. The latest episode had this really wonderful love story between these two men. Pop Culture Happy Hour: Comfort Food For Your Weary Soul. All that plus What's Making Us Happy this week. In this episode of the Giant Foam Finger, Stephen Thompson and Gene Demby discuss the recent controversy over an athlete's decision to return his children's participation trophies. This week on Pop Culture Happy Hour, NPR Monkey See's Linda Holmes, Glen Weldon, Stephen Thompson, and Barrie Hardymon look back at the legacy of Parks and Recreation. They'll discuss pop culture anniversaries, how often it makes sense to celebrate them, and the best ways to keep nostalgia in check. Stephen Thompson is a writer, editor and reviewer for NPR Music, where he speaks into any microphone that will have him and appears as a frequent panelist on All Songs Considered. We close the show with NPR Books Editor Petra Mayer's conversation with writer and comics legend Alan Moore. First, a discussion of Baby Driver, Edgar Wright's fun new action film with Code Switch co-host Gene Demby and It's Been a Minute host Sam Sanders. NPR's Tilda Wilson adapted the Pop Culture Happy Hour segment "What's Making Us Happy" into a digital page. That's why our focus today is happiness in small bites. And it's also just an interesting commentary on white masculinity in so many different ways. The show is based on a 2014 film of the same name, which was helmed by Jemaine Clement and Taika Waititi. Here's what the NPR's Pop Culture Happy Hour crew was paying attention to and what you should check out this weekend. I think a lot of apocalyptic or dystopian dramas revel in the societal decay and the brutality that an apocalypse would bring. (Note: This episode original aired on April 6, 2012.). Writer/director Rian Johnson joins the Star Wars franchise to deliver a chapter that's fast, fun and freewheeling, even as it introduces surprising nuance to the classic Dark Side vs. Light Side beef. Based on reporting from ProPublica and the Marshall Project, the series follows Marie, but also the two detectives who, much later, gave her case a chance to be solved. It's about a whole lot of things, and it's funny, and it's insightful. We've just gotten done watching the Golden Globes. So far, we've unmasked football player Antonio Brown, and comedian Tommy Chong. Also recommended: Josh Gondelman has a list out of the 12 Most Boston Celebrities, Ranked By Boston-ness. I feel like if you rent an apartment in New York, it's probably worth a listen. Terry Gross has hosted Fresh Air since 1975. hide caption. It co-stars Charlize Theron and a really impressive wig. They will also predict the biggest box office hits and bombs. 'Lovecraft Country' Tours The Horrors Of America. What she's talking about, yes, it's erotic '90s, it's the way that sex was playing out in film at that time. There's this idea that video game adaptations are awful and can't be done. That makes it a great time to catch up on a couple of surprisingly well-reviewed comedies. Late Night also features John Lithgow, Denis O'Hare, and Reid Scott. This week on Pop Culture Happy Hour, NPR Monkey See's Linda Holmes, Trey Graham, Stephen Thompson and Glen Weldon talk about secondary characters and spin-offs. Plus, what's making us happy this week. Steve Carell plays David Sheff, his journalist father who's struggling to help him get well. Copyright 2023 NPR. by Linda Holmes. Plus, we remember George Romero, Martin Landau, and celebrate a new Doctor. hide caption. It was so good, but it totally disappeared, made very little impact. I Still Love You. It took me exactly to where I wanted to go, which was just, like, smooth brain-ville. Topics Covered: Interstellar, Christopher Nolan, Matthew McConaughey, Anne Hathaway, Jessica Chatain, Bill Irwin, Casey Affleck, Michael Caine, Steven Spielberg, Inception, The Abyss, Alien, 2001: A Space Odyssey, Signs, Event Horizon, Silent Running, Elysium, Ray Bradbury, Isaac Asimov, The Forever War, Kip Thorne, Gravity, Star Wars, Jodorowsky's Dune, T-Pain, Tiny Desk, Internet Arcade, Serial, This American Life, The Emperor's New Groove, David Spade, Ertha Kitt, Patrick Warburton, Tempist, Battle Zone, Dig Dug, Frogger, Three Stooges. Then, Linda chats with Latino USA's Daisy Rosario about the Gilmore Girls reboot. The new romantic comedy Long Shot stars Charlize Theron as a beautiful and sophisticated presidential candidate and Seth Rogen as the grubby speechwriter with her on the campaign trail. Small Batch: David Foster Wallace And The End Of The Tour. The Half-Hour Drama Flourishes With 'Vida'. They'll discuss the predictable victories and the new shows they wish would receive recognition. All Things Considered host Ari Shapiro talks with Sam Esmail, the creator of Mr. The film shows how a few of these students think about politics and running for office. Also: a chance for you to contribute your thoughts. Guest: Aisha Harris, host of Slate's Represent podcast. It's a very, very special Pop Culture Happy hour, and we're not just saying that. The large cast is reunited, from sharp-tongued dowagers to scheming butlers. All that, plus What's Making Us Happy. All that plus What's Making Us Happy this week. As with everything we talk about, we didn't want to spoil it for you, so some of its biggest developments went un-analyzed. In this week's Pop Culture Happy Hour: So what is up with Inception, anyway? This week on Pop Culture Happy Hour, NPR Monkey See's Linda Holmes, Glen Weldon, Stephen Thompson, and Margaret H. Willison discuss the new Netflix superhero series Daredevil. On this week's Pop Culture Happy Hour: This week's agenda kicks off with a revisiting of Gymkata and ends with 'The Hobbit.' The panel explains why props to a comedian, a TV mogul, a wonderfully eccentric author and a deeply dry character actor all get our stamp of approval. The panel talks about the Florida Project, Sean Baker's small-scale but memorable film set at a motel near Disney World. Brooklyn Nine Nine and Things We Meant To Do. This week on Pop Culture Happy Hour, NPR Monkey See's Linda Holmes, Glen Weldon, Barrie Hardymon, and Chris Klimek discuss Nick Hornby's new comedic showbiz novel Funny Girl. The show also starred Aaron Paul as Cranston's punching-bag of partner-in-crime, Jesse Pinkman. We Celebrate Our Favorite Christmas Songs. NPR Music's ambitious Turning the Tables series re-imagines the popular music canon by putting women and non-binary musicians at the center. But perhaps they've never made one so weird, so baffling, so cringe-inducingly embarrassing for everyone involved as Love Is Blind. Small Batch: Loving Romance With Sarah Wendell. Audie Cornish and Stephen Thompson discuss the new project. This week on Pop Culture Happy Hour, NPR Monkey See's Linda Holmes, Stephen Thompson, Trey Graham and Glen Weldon talk about their pop culture resolutions for the New Year. It's HBO Max, and it's part HBO, part Warner Brothers and yes, it's where you can now stream all the episodes of Friends. Stephen Colbert's Return And Great Talk-Show Guests. Parasite won the top prize, the Palme d'Or, at this year's Cannes Film Festival, and it's South Korea's entry into this year's Oscars race. We'll also make some predictions for the new year, and we'll undertake the often painful job of seeing whether we got anything right 12 months ago when we did the same thing. Comedian and actor Kumail Nanjiani joins the gang for our live show recorded at the Regent Theater in Los Angeles. Do books, movies and television accurately capture the pain of adolescence-- or exaggerate teen angst? Taste The Nation puts everything from chop suey to pad Thai in cultural, political and culinary contexts, with Lakshmi as your hungry, curious guide. Pop Culture Happy Hour: Meat Dress, '90s Sitcoms And The Dog Bed Of Repose. 'The Invisible Man' Is Transparently Creepy. But why not share another favorite old show? This week on Pop Culture Happy Hour, NPR Monkey See's Linda Holmes, Stephen Thompson, Glen Weldon and Trey Graham consider the Halloween television that they enjoy (and don't), from The Simpsons and the Great Pumpkin to the Addams Family, Frasier, Freaks and Geeks and more. Also Mira Nair's work and how important they were in breaking boundaries for female directors, and female directors of color. I could listen to like four or five seasons of "Erotic 90s" because you're now in the sweet spot of the movies that kind of were coming out when I was developing an interest in film and thinking about film. ), Arcades, Nose Putty, And Lisbeth Salander's Parents. But it's still a major Oscar contender a war epic that's grand in scope, with generational scars that run deep. I am not ashamed to say that Jonathan Rhys Meyers in this movie is an incredibly beautiful man, and I will take a love interest if he looks like that. Judy Blume attends The 2020 MAKERS Conference on February 11, 2020 in Los Angeles, California. On the Books: An All-Book Edition Of Pop Culture Happy Hour. In the Amazon thriller Homecoming, Julia Roberts plays a caseworker at a facility that helps soldiers re-adjust to civilian life. Nerd Culture And The Return Of Regrettable TV. Is Everything Worse Than Ever? This week, we checked in with Punxsutawney Phil, revisited childhood friendships, and were inspired by new YA books about identity and overcoming hardships. Among their favorites, 'Love Actually' and music by Sufjan Stevens. As a New Yorker, I feel like there are a lot of things that I'm just uninformed about, and one of those things is brokers and broker fees. More recommendations from the Pop Culture Happy Hour newsletter. We're here to fill you in on everything you need to know about the 2018 Emmys. "Illustrated" 2023 Taiwan-Vietnam Fun held a Vietnamese traditional dance performance in New Taipei. She's trying to get her career moving, figure out what's up with her sort-of boyfriend, and learn to feel good about her body. Pop Culture Happy Hour: The Tragic Nerd Trapped Between Beauties. The panel chats about the new Wes Anderson film Isle of Dogs, a stop-motion-animated film about loyal dogs exiled to a lonely island. Before Gillian Flynn wrote Gone Girl, she wrote Sharp Objects. The Tony Awards and Remembering Anthony Bourdain. Writer Chris Klimek and NPR Music's Daoud Tyler-Ameen join Linda Holmes and Stephen Thompson for a discussion of X-Men: Apocalypse. We Talk About Julia Roberts in 'Homecoming'. So it's time for the annual fall TV preview. It surprised a lot of people when Ramy Youssef won a Golden Globe in January. This week on Pop Culture Happy Hour, NPR Monkey See's Linda Holmes, Trey Graham, Stephen Thompson and Glen Weldon talk about 'Looper,' the new film starring Joseph Gordon-Levitt and Bruce Willis. I have recently watched the really goofy movie Yes, Madam, in which she has this, like, short '80s power lady haircut. All that, plus What's Making Us Happy This Week. All that, plus What's Making Us Happy. Plus more Things Making Us Happy This Week. And the film recently picked up six Golden Globe nominations. The Florida Project and Remembering Dolores O'Riordan. Back in 2004, Veronica Mars was a high school student working for her private-eye father on the side. I'd also be remiss not to mention Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon, which is, of course, a jewel. Vrooming Engines Meet Flaring Tempers In 'Ford V Ferrari'. The nine-episode series, Dolly Parton's America, from Jad Abumrad of Radiolab, talks about Parton's life, her music, her home, and what she means to other people. The show was created by Mike McMahan, who worked on Rick And Morty, and it tells the story of some of the least powerful officers on Starfleet's least important starship, the U.S.S. But when Prince Harry married Meghan Markle, the audience sat up and took notice.