About this episode
Jo and Rob revisit the iconic teen drama 'Skins' and discuss its themes, characters, and impact on the genre.
Jo and Rob head back to school to explore the chaotic and iconic 2007 classic ‘Skins.’Intro (0:00)The ‘Euphoria’ Comparison (5:09)Did They Really Understand Teenagers? (6:52)First Impressions (9:14)Where Were the Adults? (13:43)Love Triangles (15:27)How Far Should Teen Shows Go? (17:22)Why Casting Real Teens Mattered (20:18)Inside the Writers’ Room (22:31)Growing Up on Screen (29:26)The Cast (34:41)Future Stars (40:13)The Cost of Pushing Boundaries (53:17)Outro (57:58)Hosts: Joanna Robinson and Rob MahoneyProducers: Devon Renaldo and Kai GradyAdditional Production Support: Justin Sayles, Jacob Cornett, and Chris Thomas Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
People in this episode
Hosts: Joanna Robinson, Rob Mahoney
Topics covered
- teen drama
- character analysis
- cultural impact
- casting
- writing process
- coming of age
Keywords
- Skins
- Euphoria
- teenagers
- love triangles
- casting
- writers' room
- growing up
- boundaries
Mentioned in this episode
Books & works: Skins, Euphoria
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