Should Hollywood Bring Back Quibi for the Vertical Era?
From Are We Canceled Yet? by Tamika & Jojo
May 29, 2026 · 60 min · Season 3 · Episode 45
About this episode
Tamika and Jojo discuss the potential return of Quibi, the intersection of art and reality, and various creative topics while sharing personal anecdotes.
This week, chaos and creativity collide as Tamika debates reclaiming the wig she literally just gave away a few episodes ago, while Jojo casually needs half a million dollars to fund an indie project—investors, where y’all at? We dive into how art imitates reality through The Studio , question whether Tamika’s directorial debut should be a traditional web series or a vertical short dramedy, and once again demand the return of Quibi because maybe they were just ahead of their time. We also shout out creator Zoe James and her free networking database connecting film creatives above and below the line, talk about turning house parties into side hustles, and unpack how Mother’s Day evolved into another commercialized holiday. Plus: why everyone growing up was suddenly in Tae Kwon Do or suspicious “modeling schools,” Tamika’s childhood photo memories with Ricky Racoon, why Once Upon A Time had elite storytelling, villain origin stories, the lack of manners in LA, and why leaning into your harmless intrusive thoughts might actually lead to your next creative breakthrough. . . . 🛒 FS Drinks - Café-quality bottled boba drinks 💰 Get 20% OFF | Promo Code: AWCYCREW…
People in this episode
Hosts: Tamika, Jojo
Topics covered
- Hollywood
- Quibi
- indie projects
- art and reality
- creative breakthroughs
- commercialization of holidays
- childhood memories
Keywords
- Quibi
- indie film
- vertical short dramedy
- networking database
- Tae Kwon Do
- modeling schools
- creative process
- commercialization
Sponsors
FS Drinks
Mentioned in this episode
Products: FS Drinks
Books & works: The Studio, Once Upon A Time
More episodes of Are We Canceled Yet?
- Are Binoculars Extinct? · June 12, 2026 · 1h 10m
- Can Black Women Really Afford a Soft Girl Era? · June 5, 2026 · 1h 8m
- Why Are TV Seasons Shorter? · May 22, 2026 · 47 min
- Why Is Everyone Obsessed With Vertical Dramas? · May 15, 2026 · 1h 4m
- Did We Really Get Into Berghain?! · May 8, 2026 · 1h 25m
- Are We Overthinking Fashion, Friendships, and Situationships? · May 1, 2026 · 58 min
Explore listener stats, chart rankings, contacts and more on the Are We Canceled Yet? podcast page.