The Approval Matrix
Inspired by New York Magazine's biweekly pop culture roundup, 'The Approval Matrix' is a hilarious half-hour analysis of the most buzzed about topics out there. Our host, Neal Brennan, co-creator of Chappelle's Show, and his panel of insiders, celebs, thought leaders, and critics face off on the subjects that are on everyone's minds. 'The Approval Matrix' itself comes to life with each of the four quadrants (Highbrow, Lowbrow, Despicable and Brilliant) to help define the debate.
- Metascore63
- 2014-2014
- 1 season
- SundanceTV
- Comedy
Inspired by New York Magazine's biweekly pop culture roundup, 'The Approval Matrix' is a hilarious half-hour analysis of the most buzzed about topics out there. Our host, Neal Brennan, co-creator of Chappelle's Show, and his panel of insiders, celebs, thought leaders, and critics face off on the subjects that are on everyone's minds. 'The Approval Matrix' itself comes to life with each of the four quadrants (Highbrow, Lowbrow, Despicable and Brilliant) to help define the debate.
Season 1 Episode Guide
6 Episodes 2014
Episode 1
The Golden Age of TV
Mon, Aug 11, 2014 23 mins
Host Neal Brennan, special guest Amy Poehler, actress and comedian Whitney Cummings, pop-culture writer Julie Klausner, TV Guide Magazine critic Matt Roush and Today Show fave Willie Geist debate what makes this the golden age of television.
Episode 2
Fame Monster
Mon, Aug 18, 2014 23 mins
Today, everyone is having their fifteen minutes of fame and the business of getting it is becoming its own monster. But are popularity and talent mutually exclusive? Host Neal Brennan debates the topic of fame with Jason Biggs, Chris Rock and more.
Episode 3
Hall Monitors
Mon, Aug 25, 2014 23 mins
In today's world of documenting everything on social media and open access, a minor lapse of judgment can get you ostracized by society almost immediately. Join host Neal Brennan as he discusses hyper-political correctness, double standards and more.
Episode 4
Who Died & Made You Cool?
Mon, Sep 1, 2014 23 mins
The nerds are now cool and they're arguably worse than the jocks. Who is defining what's cool these days and why do we care so much? Neal Brennan tries to get to the bottom of this with help from Amy Poehler, Dawn O'Porter and more.
Episode 5
#WorstPeopleEver
Mon, Sep 8, 2014 23 mins
Has modern technology made us the worst humans ever by turning us into a selfie-obsessed culture? Join host Neal Brennan, Mandy Stadtmiller, Hannah Seligson, Jim Norton and Rob Delaney to find out if we're sharing too much, or just caring too little.
Episode 6
Dos & Don'ts
Mon, Sep 15, 2014 23 mins
Years ago, there were clearer guidelines on how men and women should behave. Now there's a new set of moral standards and it's growing every day. Host Neal Brennan and celeb panelists get down and dirty about the "do's and don'ts" of modern morality.