# Bad Bunny, Lord of the Flies and Small Prophets

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Podcast: [Watching Telly with The Daisies](https://stenobird.com/podcast/watching-telly-with-the-daisies-5044308)
Published: 2026-02-12T04:30:00+00:00
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## Resource

A deep dive into the cultural impact of Bad Bunny's Super Bowl performance and a review of new BBC IPlayer dramas. The hosts explore the tension in Jack Thorne's 'Lord of the Flies' adaptation and the charm of 'Small Profits'.

## Highlights
- Main idea: Bad Bunny's Super Bowl performance successfully brought a multicultural, vibrant energy to the halftime show
- Practical takeaway: The power of specific, purpose-built soundtracks can elevate modern television production
- Failure mode: Over-reliance on repetitive sound design can break immersion in gritty dramas like 'Blue Lights'
- Main idea: New adaptations of 'Lord of the Flies' use fresh perspectives to explore themes of civilization and allegory
- Observation: Modern pop culture trends, like line dancing, often see subcultures co-opting mainstream aesthetics

## Topics

Bad Bunny, Super Bowl, Lord of the Flies, Small Profits, BBC IPlayer, Television Reviews, Jack Thorne, Pop Culture

## Chapters
- 1:00 — New BBC IPlayer Arrivals: An introduction to the latest series on BBC IPlayer, including Lord of the Flies and Small Profits.
- 3:30 — Bad Bunny and the Super Bowl: A discussion on the impact of Bad Bunny's halftime performance and its connection to multicultural aesthetics.
- 11:20 — Cultural Trends and Line Dancing: Reflections on the rise of line dancing and its intersection with queer culture.
- 16:40 — Analyzing Lord of the Flies: A look at the new Jack Thorne adaptation, focusing on the tension and the use of allegory.
- 21:50 — The Importance of Score: Discussing how intentional musical composition adds depth to period dramas.
- 27:00 — Finding Beauty in the Mundane: A conversation about the vibrant, often overlooked beauty of London neighborhoods like Peckham.
- 29:30 — Sound Design Critiques: A critique of repetitive audio cues in police procedurals.

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