Comfort TV: Finding Joy with Karly Beaumont
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In this episode of Advanced TV Herstory, host Cynthia Bemis Abrams speaks with Karly Beaumont, creator of Core Temp Arts and contributor to TV Movie Mistress, about the comforting power of television. As a Dominican native and lifelong creative, Karly shares her journey as a podcaster and media critic, offering insights into how shows like Bluey, You're the Worst, and UnREAL are her emotional touchstones during challenging times. Cynthia and Karly probe ways to navigate this time of uncertainty, including listening to understand and recognizing signs of fear.  Damian Ali of TalkTeaV contributes a timely message about inclusion and storytelling in today’s TV landscape.   TalkTeaV by Damian Ali https://www.talkteav.com/ Core Temp Arts Network's Talking Shondaland podcast https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/talking-shondaland/id918881317 TV Movie Mistress Podcast https://tvmoviemistress.wordpress.com/   Episode Life Lessons: Listening to understand, not just to reply. The importance of representation and inclusivity in media. How comfort TV offers healing during times of crisis. Guest & Host Information: Karly Beaumont: Instagram @karlyvision | Bluesky @karlybeaumont.bsky.social Damian Ali: Visit TalkTeaV ATVH Newsletter: tvherstory.com Website: cynthiabemisabrams.com Podcast Archive: tvherstory.com Instagram: @advancedtvherstory YouTube: Advanced TV Herstory Channel Facebook: Media.Cynthia Bluesky Social: Cynthia Bemis Abrams Production Credits: Video Production: Nivia Lopez Audio Editing: Marilou Marosz Music: Jahzzar - Free Music Archive
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