Best Cultural History Of Titanic Podcasts (2024)

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From Rubinomics to Bidenomics: On the Democratic Party’s Shifting Trade & Industrial Policy 1:00:01

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This is episode two Cited Podcast’s new season, the Use & Abuse of Economic Expertise. This season tells stories of the political and scholarly battles behind the economic ideas that shape our world. For a full list of credits, and for the rest of the episodes, visit the series page. This episode looks at shifting landscape of economic thinking wit…

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Dariusz Wojcik et al., "Atlas of Finance: Mapping the Global Story of Money" (Yale UP, 2024) 1:17:25

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From the emergence of money in the ancient world to today’s interconnected landscape of high-frequency trading and cryptocurrency, the story of finance has always taken place on an international stage. Finance is one of the most globalized and networked of human activities, and one of the most important social technologies ever invented. Atlas of F…

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Mark W. Geiger, "Floor Rules: Insider Culture in Financial Markets" (Yale UP, 2024) 1:15:26

1d ago1:15:26

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Are financial markets lawless and irrational? It may seem that way from the outside, but for market insiders there are multiples sets of rules that they break at their peril. Official rules set by law or by the exchanges exist alongside unofficial rules, or floor rules. Between these, it is the floor rules -- the norms followed by other insiders --…

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Eric Helleiner, "The Neomercantilists: A Global Intellectual History" (Cornell UP, 2021) 52:56

1d ago52:56

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At a time when critiques of free trade policies are gaining currency, The Neomercantilists: A Global Intellectual History (Cornell UP, 2021) helps make sense of the protectionist turn, providing the first intellectual history of the genealogy of neomercantilism. Eric Helleiner identifies many pioneers of this ideology between the late eighteenth an…

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Episode 71: Skinwalkers & Cultural Appropriation with Christopher Allen Brewer 20:16

1d ago20:16

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Over the last few years, more listeners have requested this topic than any other, but it's a story that isn't ours to tell. And perhaps shouldn't be told at all. Native American Paranormal Adviser, Christopher Allen Brewer, helps us navigate our curiosity without shame as we discuss cultural appropriation and tales of skinwalkers on this episode of…

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Horror Movie MEGA EPISODE (Top 5 Horror Movies, Best Movie to Watch on Hallowe'en, The Addams Family) 2:30:16

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#GHLSpookySeason2024 is in full swing! This week is Hallowe'en! In celebration this episode of Geek History Lesson dives back through out dark past featuring Top 5 Horror Movie Villains (#230), with Matt Kelly, Best Horror Movie to Watch on Hallowe'en (GHL EXTRA), with Matt Kelly, and The Addams Family (#275). This extra-long 2.5 hour episode is a …

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e342. Creepy Dolls and the Freudian Uncanny

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Happy Halloween! As has been our tradition, we wanted to make sure we marked the season with a special episode or two highlighting the concepts of horror. On today’s episode,… The post e342. Creepy Dolls and the Freudian Uncanny appeared first on The VoxPopcast.By Mav, Wayne Wise, Monica Geraffo, Michael Chemers

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Simon Kuznets and the Invention of the Economy 1:05:56

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Economics sometimes feels like a physics–so sturdy, so objective, and so immutable. Yet, behind every clean number or eye-popping graph, there is usually a rather messy story, a story shaped by values, interests, ideologies, and petty bureaucratic politics. In Cited Podcast’s new mini-series, the Use and Abuse of Economic Expertise, we tell the hid…

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Andrew deWaard, "Derivative Media: How Wall Street Devours Culture" (U California Press, 2024) 1:21:47

3d ago1:21:47

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Sequels, reboots, franchises, and songs that remake old songs—does it feel like everything new in popular culture is just derivative of something old? Contrary to popular belief, the reason is not audiences or marketing, but Wall Street. In this book, Andrew deWaard shows how the financial sector is dismantling the creative capacity of cultural ind…

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Matilde Masso, "Contested Money: Towards a New Social Contract" (Routledge, 2023) 51:54

7d ago51:54

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Discussing money is always accompanied by controversy as well as enchantment. Debating what money is and how it performs its main functions in the contemporary economy is fundamental to understanding the social consequences of money transformation associated with the digital revolution. This book explores the links between the current and prospecti…

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Episode 70: The Bell Witch presented by Unspookable and Southern Gothic 29:11

8d ago29:11

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What comes to mind when you hear the term "ghost story"? For many Americans, if you don't think of the haunting of the Bell family of Tennessee, you're surely thinking of one of the dozens of stories inspired by this tale. What is it about this chilling legend that still has us talking over 200 years later? Join us as we delve into The Bell Witch, …

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Green Lanterns MEGA EPISODE (Alan Scott, Guy Gardner, John Stewart) 3:24:23

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Casting announcements for HBO's upcoming LANTERNS have been the talk of the internet for weeks! This week's Geek History Lesson is a MEGA EPISODE blasts through the comic book history of some of the most iconic Green Lanterns - many of whom will be appearing on the show! Featuring Alan Scott (#483), with Tim Sheridan, Guy Gardner (#299), and John S…

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e341. #Games4SocialImpact 2024: The Rise of Jerry

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On this week’s “very special episode” of VoxPopcast, join Mav as he once again chaperones his university’s yearly game jam, “#Games4SocialImpact” at the University of Pittsburgh. On this yearly episode… The post e341. #Games4SocialImpact 2024: The Rise of Jerry appeared first on The VoxPopcast.By Mav

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TITANIC 29:30

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In 1912, the "unsinkable" jewel in the crown of White Star Line voyages -- The Titanic -- hit an iceberg and sunk on its maiden voyage. It is difficult to imagine how passengers enjoying the amenities of this luxury liner would have reacted when suddenly they realized the vessel had become a floating coffin. Only a third of the passengers and crew …

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Tevi Troy, "The Power and the Money: The Epic Clashes Between Commanders in Chief and Titans of Industry" (Regnery History, 2024) 44:28

14d ago44:28

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When U.S. presidents clash with corporate titans, what tips the balance of power? In The Power and the Money: The Epic Clashes Between Commanders in Chief and Titans of Industry (Regnery History, 2024), acclaimed presidential historian Tevi Troy takes readers on a riveting journey through the biggest battles between CEOs and the nation's commander …

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Episode 69: Minecraft and Herobrine 20:08

15d ago20:08

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We likely don't have to tell you that Minecraft is a global phenomenon, but that doesn't mean that it's all fun and games. Many listeners of the show have written in to see if we could comment on the spookier side of everyone's favorite blocky sandbox game. So, we're doing just that as we discuss both the popularity of Minecraft and the mysterious …

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Christian Velasco, "Commercial Banking in Kenya: A History from Colonisation to Digital Age" (Routledge, 2024) 56:25

15d ago56:25

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Commercial Banking in Kenya: A History from Colonisation to Digital Age (Routledge, 2024) investigates the impact of commercial banks in Kenya right through from their origins, to their role during the colonial period, the process of adaptation following independence, and up to their responses to new challenges and economic policies in the twenty-f…

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Spider-Man Villains MEGA EPISODE (Kraven, Doctor Octopus, Mysterio & Vulture) 4:30:27

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It's nearly time for Venom: The Last Dance and movie studios love nothing more than cameos and crossover. This week's Geek History Lesson is a MEGA EPISODE delving into the Spider-Man Rogue's Gallery to uncover who may be joining Tom Hardy's Venom on screen featuring Kraven (#479), Doctor Octopus (#393), Mysterio (#260), The Vulture (#167), and Bes…

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e340. Reimagining Dracula: a Conversation with Matt Wagner and Kelley Jones

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It’s October and we’re well into spooky season and like every year we like to spend that time diving into some of the more horror based pop culture we can… The post e340. Reimagining Dracula: a Conversation with Matt Wagner and Kelley Jones appeared first on The VoxPopcast.By Mav, Wayne Wise, Hannah Lee Rogers, Matt Wagner, Kelley Jones

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Part Two: Discovering Antique Phonographs: My Interview with Wyatt, Joe and Tracy. Reviving These Early 20th-Century Marvels. 44:45

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CLICK HERE! To send us a message! Ask us a Question or just let us know what you think! Unlock the secrets of early recording technology with our special guests Wyatt, Joe, and Tracy, as we journey through the groundbreaking era of the phonograph. Discover how the laborious process of creating wax cylinders and the technological marvel of electropl…

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Part One: Discovering Antique Phonographs: Collecting and Reviving These Early 20th-Century Marvels. My Interview with Wyatt, Joe and Tracy. 43:46

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CLICK HERE! To send us a message! Ask us a Question or just let us know what you think! What if a simple visit to an antique store could ignite an unexpected passion? During a rainy day adventure, we uncovered the captivating world of phonographs, transforming a chance encounter with a Victrola 11 into an exhilarating hobby. Join us as we explore t…

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Episode 68: The Legend of Sleepy Hollow with David Kreizman of Gen-Z Media 19:10

22d ago19:10

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Washington Irving's 1820 tale of a headless horseman who terrorizes the village of Sleepy Hollow is widely considered to be one of the first American ghost stories and, we'd argue, still one of the scariest. Why has this tale and this figure endured for over 200 years inspiring films, cartoons, games, and even entire podcasts? We talk this week wit…

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Frankenstein (DC Comics) 49:11

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You know Frankenstein, now meet DC's Frankie! This week, we're looking to the comic book side of the Frankenstein equation and exploring Frankie's journey through Batman Comics, The Creature Commandos, Seven Soldiers of Victory, and as an Agent of S.H.A.D.E.! We examine whether or not literary and mythological figures should exist alongside superhe…

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e339. Why Do Smart People Like Trashy Reality Shows?

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Do you watch reality shows? No really. You can admit it. We won’t tell. We want to let you in on a secret. We actually watch some. In fact, we… The post e339. Why Do Smart People Like Trashy Reality Shows? appeared first on The VoxPopcast.By Vox Populorum

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Ciara Torres-Spelliscy, "Corporatocracy: How to Protect Democracy from Dark Money and Corrupt Politicians" (NYU Press, 2024) 1:16:41

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What threatens American democracy and the rule of law? In her new book, Corporatocracy: How to Protect Democracy from Dark Money and Corrupt Politicians (NYU Press, 2024), legal scholar and campaign spending expert Ciara Torres-Spelliscy argues that the USA’s privately-funded campaign finance system – combined with corporate greed and antidemocrati…

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Hurricane Helene Update--We're Safe! 5:00

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Please consider donating to help the victims of this disaster. Our beautiful mountain city is in ruins. Links here: https://www.citizen-times.com/story/news/local/2024/10/02/asheville-nc-flooding-how-to-help-helene-relief-efforts-in-western-nc/75472474007/ If you'd like to help the pod stay up and running during this time/support our little family …

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Mata Hari 2:15

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She has become the poster child for James Bond style cunning, honey-trap-setting, spying vixens but does reality match the myths around Mata Hari? In this upcoming episode I speak with Prof. Tammy Proctor of Utah State University, author of Female Intelligence: Women and Espionage in the First World War. We discuss the Dutch girl who became a "Java…

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Mary Bridges, "Dollars and Dominion: US Bankers and the Making of a Superpower" (Princeton UP, 2024) 1:00:17

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There was nothing inevitable or natural about the rise of US finance capitalism in the early twentieth century. In Dollars and Dominion: US Bankers and the Making of a Superpower, Mary Bridges shows how US foreign banking began as a side hustle of Gilded Age tycoons and evolved into a more staid, bureaucratized network for bolstering US influence o…

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Episode 67: The White Lady 22:52

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Many of us have heard of the Lady in White or the White Lady, a ghostly woman in misty white, feeling despair, or anger. Why is this imagery so common, not just in North America, but around the world? Is she someone to be afraid of? Someone who needs help? Who is this woman? We’ll be talking about the White Lady, who she haunts, and why, on this ep…

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Frankenstein in Pop Culture 50:19

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Fire! Bad! Podcast! Good! This week, we enter #GHLSpookySeason2024 tackling all things Frankenstein. Starting with Mary Shelley's groundbreaking novel that invented the science fiction genre through the Universal Monsters Movies to the campy sitcom, The Munsters. We discuss Victor Frankenstein's lack of coping skills, whether or not he's called "Th…

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e338. Fandom and Identity: The Evolution of Beloved Characters

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What does it mean to be a fan of a character? There have been millions of different interpretations of Batman and the character of Wolverine as he appears in Marvel… The post e338. Fandom and Identity: The Evolution of Beloved Characters appeared first on The VoxPopcast.By Mav, Wayne Wise, Cait Coker, Andrew Deman

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Saharan Nightmare: The Invasion the World Forgot featuring Prof. Jacob Mundy 38:47

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Situated on the Mediterranean, just a short distance from Spain and the rest of Europe, Morocco attracts tens of millions of tourists every year. They flock to see the iconic mosques and bazaars. But there's another, much larger structure that you won't find in any tourist guides and is seldom talked about. It's a 2700 kilometer long barrier wall c…

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Decoding the JFK Assassination Part 2: Last Moments, Controversial Autopsy, and the Silencing of Lee Harvey Oswald 49:55

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CLICK HERE! To send us a message! Ask us a Question or just let us know what you think! Did you know that the JFK assassination is still shrouded in mystery and controversy, decades after that fateful November day? Join us as we unravel the intricate web of events from Lee Harvey Oswald's enigmatic arrival at the Texas School Book Depository to the…

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Ian Williams, "Vampire State: The Rise and Fall of the Chinese Economy (Birlinn, 2024) 1:03:06

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State capitalism. Socialism with Chinese characteristics. A socialist market economy. There have been numerous descriptions of the Chinese economy. However, none seems to capture the predatory, at times surreal, nature of the economy of the world’s most populous nation – nor the often bruising and mind-bending experience of doing business with the …

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Andrew W. Kahrl, "The Black Tax: 150 Years of Theft, Exploitation, and Dispossession in America" (U Chicago Press, 2024) 59:03

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In The Black Tax: 150 Years of Theft, Exploitation, and Dispossession in America (U Chicago Press, 2024), Andrew W. Kahrl uncovers the history of inequitable and predatory tax laws in the United States. He examines the structural traps within America’s tax system that have forced Black Americans to pay more for less despite being taxpayers with few…

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The Lord of the Rings MEGA EPISODE 4:46:30

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The Lord of the Rings has shaped fantasy for generations. From the original books to the Lord of the Rings movies to The Hobbit movies to Game of Thrones, House of the Dragon, and The Rings of Power wrapping up its second season on streaming right now. This week's Geek History Lesson is a MEGA EPISODE delving into the lore of hobbits, wizards, and …

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e337. Umm… So, is this like a Reboot?!? Or Something?

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A couple weeks ago, Mav was watching a football game and he saw a commercial for a new TV show, Rescue: HI-Surf. It appeared to be an action procedural about… The post e337. Umm… So, is this like a Reboot?!? Or Something? appeared first on The VoxPopcast.By Mav, Wayne Wise, Joe Darowski

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Unraveling the JFK Assassination Mysteries Part 1: LBJ's Contentious Choice, Oswald's Dubious Role, and the Chilling Chicago Plot with Our Special Guest Dom 40:45

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CLICK HERE! To send us a message! Ask us a Question or just let us know what you think! What if everything we thought we knew about JFK's assassination was just the tip of the iceberg? Unravel the hidden layers of one of the most scrutinized events in American history with our latest episode of A Better Life. We start by addressing George's leave o…

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Ilias Alami and Adam D. Dixon, "The Spectre of State Capitalism" (Oxford UP, 2024) 1:09:35

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After close to three decades of the hegemony of free market ideas, the state has made a big comeback as an economic actor since the 2008 financial crisis. China’s state-owned companies and international financial institutions have made headlines for their growing influence in the world economy. State-backed investment vehicles based in the Gulf sta…

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Death to "Guilty Pleasures": Titanic, Things Girls Love, and Claiming our Space in Mass Media 1:05:32

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Please excuse some inferior sound, I am displaced from my studio at the moment because of some very disagreeable pipes at our house that decided to flood our bottom floor. Sex is discussed in this episode, just a heads up, but not in any graphic way. Find our Outlander podcast here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-great-outlander-rewatch/…

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Episode 66: Atlantis 20:13

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What if we told you that 10,000 years ago there was a sophisticated society ruled by the children of the sea god Poseidon, with stunning architecture and quality of life similar to our own? What if this society contained a city with unimaginable wealth—and maybe even technology beyond our current understanding—but it was swallowed by the sea in a g…

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