All Episodes

Witches Are Taking Over the Internet: Here's Why

Learn about witchcraft's online popularity from a psychic medium, a rootworker & a bruja.

Why Are Furries Misunderstood?

Meet furries from New York and in VR to find out what it means to be a furry.

A Secret Renaissance Faire Takes Costumes to the Next Level

William Swift and his fully-costumed, immersive underground renaissance festival.

Why Is Stan Twitter So Influential? Meet Nicki Minaj’s Fans

Josef Lorenzo meets with the stans of Nicki Minaj, more commonly known as the Barbz.

Lessons From Women in Graffiti Who Overcame Adversity

Host Josef Lorenzo meets women graffiti writers from across New York City.

Why Have UFOs Gained Mainstream Traction?

Meets members of the UFO community to find out why UFOs gained mainstream traction.

How These Skaters in Central Park Kept Roller Skating Alive

Roller skating is making a comeback! Meet the Central Park Dance Skaters.

Unwrapping ASMR: Can Sound Triggers Help You Relax?

Come explore the world of ASMR and learn more about this audible fascination.

I Went Clubbing in Virtual Reality: Raves of the Metaverse

Meet the creatives that invented an underground dance scene in the metaverse.

How Did Anime Go From Geek to Cool?

Experience the anime fandom, cosplay, and how the genre suddenly became so cool.

How Is the Gay Rodeo Different?

Learn about the origins of the gay rodeo, the fierce competition and its future.

This Blind Gamer Teaches Me to Play Mortal Kombat

Carlos Vasquez is a blind Mortal Kombat player that is changing video games.

About Subcultured

Subcultured is an original documentary series that sheds a well-deserved light on the lesser-known subcultures that inspire and influence mainstream culture today, from gamers with disabilities to the cowboys and cowgirls of the gay rodeo. Filmmaker Josef Lorenzo explores the origins of different subcultures and what makes those communities unique and important spaces.

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