Best Emily Ewing Podcasts (2024)

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Alien(s) Retrospective 2:11:47

2h ago2:11:47

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Pace (they/them) and Emily (they/them) are joined by Suzannah Porter (she/'her) to talk about all things Alien, Predtaor, AI and androids, and so much more. Find out how to make your own Predator's Blood cocktail by checking out this TikTok: https://shorturl.at/fCzuA Follow us on socials: Twitter and Bluesky: HNACPod Insta, YouTube and Facebook: Ho…

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author2author, Ep. 1 — Brian Carso & Tim Wendel on writing historical fiction 34:23

2d ago34:23

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An incredible conversation between historical novelists Tim Wendel, author of Rebel Falls, and Brian Carso, author of Gideon’s Revolution. Listen to them discuss their research processes, fictionalizing real events, and the importance of historical fiction in today’s increasingly polarized world. Buy Gideon’s Revolution: https://qrco.de/bew7SgMore …

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Star Wars Film Retrospective 1:53:23

7d ago1:53:23

1:53:23

Pace (they/them) and Emily (they/them) are joined by Slicer extraordinaire Suzannah Porter (she/her) to talk all things Star Wars movies. We rank the films and tv shows we've covered, trace our favorite characters throughout the franchise, and, if you stick around to the end, we share what movies are next for our upcoming Witch Season. Check out Pa…

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1869, Ep. 150 with Claudia Strauss, author of What Work Means 31:38

14d ago31:38

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Learn more about What Work Means here (and use 09POD to save 30% off):https://www.cornellpress.cornell.edu/book/9781501775512/Transcript here:https://otter.ai/u/wz7ZAx9DLou7RUlouoLjz1S3shI?utm_source=copy_urlIn this episode, we speak with Claudia Strauss, author of the new book What Work Means: Beyond the Puritan Work Ethic. Claudia Strauss is Prof…

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Alien: Covenant (2017) 1:37:46

21d ago1:37:46

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Pace (they/them) and Emily (they/them) travel to Paradise… and then lost Paradise (see what we did there?) as they cover Alien: Covenant. We dive super deep this time, talking about gnostic cosmology, covenantal theology, and Pace's Ace Thoughts. Media referenced: -Nerds At Church episode on Covenants -Star Wars: The Living Force by John Jackson Mi…

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Star Wars Episode IX: The Rise of Skywalker (2019) 1:39:47

28d ago1:39:47

1:39:47

Pace (they/them) and Emily (they/them) follow the hidden path of the Sith to the planet Exegol as they discuss the final film of the Skywalker saga: Star Wars Episode IX: The Rise of Skywalker. They talk about ancestors, comp-hetting, and so much more. CW: racism and genocide mentions in the deep diveMedia referenced in this episode: -Star Wars Epi…

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Authors in Conversation, Ep. 5 — Emily Conroy-Krutz & Matthew Shannon discuss Mission Manifest 49:58

29d ago49:58

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Welcome to the fifth episode of Authors in Conversation, a podcast from the series editors of the United States in the World series from Cornell University Press. This episode features Michigan State University professor Emily Conroy-Krutz (co-editor of the United States in the World series) speaking with Emory & Henry College professor Matthew Sha…

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Prometheus (2012) 1:53:33

1M ago1:53:33

1:53:33

Pace (they/them) and Emily (they/them) board the Prometheus on a journey to meet God. Along the way they talk about the 2012 film coincidentally called Prometheus, aliens, and the motives of the android ai David. Also, Pace talks about their obsession with long-term nuclear waste disposal signs. CW: racism, sexual assault, sexism, and abortion, all…

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Star Wars Episode VIII: The Last Jedi (2017) 2:24:01

1M ago2:24:01

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Pace (they/them) and Emily (they/them) are joined by Brooke McLain (she/her) on a journey to Ahch-To, Canto Bite, and beyond as we discuss the film Star Wars Episode VIII: The Last Jedi. We talk about the art of failure, hero worship, and the nature of hope. Also, is this the best Star Wars movie? -Nerds at Church's Pentecost episode on the Holy Sp…

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1869, Ep. 149 with Güneş Murat Tezcür, author of Liminal Minorities 23:54

1M ago23:54

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Learn more about the book (and use promo code 09POD to save 30% off):https://www.cornellpress.cornell.edu/book/9781501774683/liminal-minorities/Read the transcript:https://otter.ai/u/tysBjMaA_aPb7lhGtZyREw9ZFto?utm_source=copy_urlIn this episode, we speak with Güneş Murat Tezcür, author of the new book Liminal Minorities: Religious Difference and M…

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Aliens vs. Predator: Requiem (2007) 1:11:04

2M ago1:11:04

1:11:04

Pace (they/them) and Emily (they/them) visit the small "midwestern" town of Gunnison, Colorado to witness the epic battle between the Predalien and the Predator. We talk about hospitals, requiems, and the military industrial complex. Also, where can we find some of that dissolving blue glue? Media referenced: -Stefanie Kaylor's Zine article -The Re…

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Star Wars Episode VII: The Force Awakens (2015) 1:50:34

2M ago1:50:34

1:50:34

Pace (they/them) and Emily (they/them) decide the garbage will do and jump into the Millennium Falcon to talk about Star Wars Episode VII: The Force Awakens. We talk about requels, the religion of the First Order, and fear as politics. Media referenced: -Nerds at Church's episode about male astronomers, including Neil DeGrasse Tyson -Nerds at Churc…

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Authors in Conversation, Ep. 4 — Benjamin Coates & Christopher Tounsel discuss Bounds of Blackness 46:05

2M ago46:05

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Welcome to the fourth episode of Authors in Conversation, a podcast from the series editors of the United States in the World series from Cornell University Press. This episode features Wake Forest University professor Benjamin Coates (co-editor of the United States in the World series) speaking with University of Washington professor Christopher T…

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Alien vs. Predator (2004) 1:26:41

2M ago1:26:41

1:26:41

Pace (they/them) and Emily (they/them) visit Antarctica where all you need is a light jacket to talk about the film Alien vs Predator. We talk about how the real villain is capitalism, the religion and ritual of the predators, and the racism of the "aliens built the pyramids" theory. Who are you rooting for? Media referenced: -HNAC's first guest ap…

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Star Wars Episode III: Revenge of the Sith (2005) 2:07:19

3M ago2:07:19

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Pace (they/them) and Emily (they/them) visit ithe Galactic Senate on Coruscant just in time to watch the republic fall with thunderous applause as they cover Star Wars Episode III: Revenge of the Sith. We get into misogyny, tragedy, and horror. Also, is this the beginning of R2-D2 and C-3P0's love affair? CW: discussions of misogyny, disability, an…

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Alien Resurrection (1997) with Jeremy Cobb 2:19:35

3M ago2:19:35

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Pace (they/them) and Emily (they/them) are joined by Jeremy Cobb of the 3 Black Halflings Podcast as they travel aboard the interstellar military frigate and battle toxic masculinities and human-Xenomorph hybrids, covering the film Alien Resurrection. We talk about motherhood, resurrection, cloning, and so much more. CW: discussion of sexism, racis…

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Star Wars Episode II: Attack of the Clones (2002) 1:38:59

3M ago1:38:59

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Pace (they/them) and Emily (they/them) travel to Kamino to discover the clone army, made in secret! We talk about who we would marry, boink, and unalive, Padme's fleeting moments of clarity, the large polycule web of relationships around Anakin and Obi-Wan, and get into some theological discussions around cloning. CW: Discussions of sexism, murder,…

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Alien 3 (1992 - Assembly Cut) 1:09:29

4M ago1:09:29

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Pace (they/them) and Emily (they/them) track down the special edition of Alien 3 to watch the Assembly Cut--almost an entirely different film than the theatrical version. You do not need to watch the Assembly Cut to follow along, we talk about the differences between the two versions. We get into nihilism, religion in times of trial and death, and …

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Star Wars Episode I: The Phantom Menace 1:47:07

4M ago1:47:07

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Pace (they/them) and Emily (they/them) strap into our N-1 Starfighters to confront the trade federation as we cover Star Wars Episode 1: The Phantom Menace. We talk about duality, pod racing, and whatever the hell midiclorians are supposed to be. CW: discussion of racism and sexism as related to the films Media referenced: -Nerds at Church episode …

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1869, Ep. 148 with authors Christopher Ewing and Jake Newsome 38:28

4M ago38:28

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Learn more about the books (and use promo code 09POD to save 30% off):https://www.cornellpress.cornell.edu/book/9781501773365/the-color-of-desire/https://www.cornellpress.cornell.edu/book/9781501765155/pink-triangle-legacies/Read the transcript:https://otter.ai/u/_EFsZxQPv5zbCURy-99A4uFVSQY?utm_source=copy_urlIn this episode, we brought together tw…

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Alien 3 (1992-Theatrical) with Mae Forrest Barnes 1:40:27

4M ago1:40:27

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Pace (they/them) and Emily (they/them) are joined by Mae Forrest Barnes (she/her) to talk about Alien 3. We get into Ripley's butch shaved head, the religion of the inmates, and the absolute nihilism of this film. CN: conversation about the carceral system and mental health Support us on Patreon! Buy some merch! Follow us on Instagram, Facebook, an…

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Star Wars Episode VI: Return of the Jedi (1983) 1:35:11

4M ago1:35:11

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Pace (they/them) and Emily (they/them) race speeders through the trees as we examine Star Wars Episode VI: Return of the Jedi. We talk about temptation, clerics, and love. Media referenced in the episode: Lent 4 Nerds at Church Podcast Episode Star Wars: Return of the Jedi by James Kahn On Writing by Stephen King The Writing Life by Annie Dillard B…

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1869, Ep. 147 with Vassily Klimentov, author of A Slow Reckoning 27:12

4M ago27:12

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Learn more about the book (and use promo code 09POD to save 30% off):https://www.cornellpress.cornell.edu/book/9781501773808/a-slow-reckoning/Read the transcript:https://otter.ai/u/_ZDbUEgeMZgs_eaXLmNJzs8oWVI?utm_source=copy_urlIn this episode, we speak with Vasilly Klimentov, author of the new book, A Slow Reckoning: The USSR, the Afghan Communist…

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Aliens (1986) 1:32:22

4M ago1:32:22

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Pace (they/them) and Emily (they/them) jump into our power work loaders to tackle the sci-fi action horror combo film Aliens (1986). We talk about Ripley's awesome hair cut, the themes of motherhood and religion, and just what is up with all the capitalism in space? CW: discussion of sexism, body horror, and anti-choice as related to the film Media…

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Star Wars Episode V: The Empire Strikes Back (1980) with Rev. Beth Wartick 1:46:17

5M ago1:46:17

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Pace (they/them) and Emily (they/them) are joined by Rev. Beth Wartick (she/her) to talk about The Empire Strikes Back. How weird is that kiss in the beginning? What does this film teach us about disability? And is this perhaps the best Star Wars film of all time? CW: discussions around disability, sexism, and incest as related to the film Media re…

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Alien (1979) 1:09:36

5M ago1:09:36

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Pace (they/them) and Emily (they/them) continue their trek through space by watching the all-time horror sci-fi classic Alien. We talk about cats in space, the phallic design of the xenomorph, and the horrors of capitalism. Also, is Alien the first slasher in space? CW: discussions around sex organs, human sexuality, and sexism Media referenced in …

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1869, Ep. 146 w/ John Linstrom, editor of Liberty Hyde Bailey's The Nature-Study Idea 34:49

5M ago34:49

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Download the FREE ebook:https://www.cornellpress.cornell.edu/book/9781501772634/the-nature-study-idea/You can also save 30% off the print edition with promo code 09PODRead the transcript:https://otter.ai/u/xWNbdn02Wq4saEqPlItdUJd-LnM?utm_source=copy_urlIn this episode, we speak with John Linstrom, editor of the definitive new edition of Liberty Hyd…

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Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope (1977) with Irreverent Bible Talk Podcast 2:04:55

5M ago2:04:55

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Pace (they/them) and Emily (they/them) are joined by Jennie and Josh of the Irreverent Bible Talk Podcast! We get into the religion of the Jedi, the sheer amount of sexism in space, adn why R2-D2 is the best character. Also, is this movie gay enough for Pace? CW: casual sanist language and conversations about sexism Media referenced: -Sabbath Sips …

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1869, Ep. 145 with Luke Griffith, author of Unraveling the Gray Area Problem 22:29

6M ago22:29

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Learn more about the book (and use promo code 09POD to save 30% off):https://www.cornellpress.cornell.edu/book/9781501773068/unraveling-the-gray-area-problemRead the transcript:https://otter.ai/u/Ckmr71FCYKFkd5oDyV0oR2AV0v8?utm_source=copy_urlIn this episode, we speak with Luke Griffith, author of the new book Unraveling the Gray Area Problem: The …

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Book Club: From a Certain Point of View The Empire Strikes Back (2020) 1:49:54

6M ago1:49:54

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Pace (they/them) and Emily (they/them) take on the second collection of short stories in the Star Wars: From a Certain Point of View series: The Empire Strikes Back! We talk about the book in general before taking a deep dive into "Hunger" by Mark Oshira, "The Dragonsnake Saves R2" by Katie Cook, "There is Always Another" by Mackenzi Lee, "Faith in…

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Star Wars: Holiday Special (1978) with Ben Monroe 1:22:29

6M ago1:22:29

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Pace (they/them) and Emily (they/them) are joined by horror author and Star Wars fan Ben Monroe (he/him) to tackle one of Star Wars' most infamous entries: the Holiday Special. We get into Life Day, Itchy's... brain evaporator viewing habits, and whether or not Droids have souls. Books Mentioned in Episode: The Seething By Ben Monroe From a Certain…

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1869, Ep. 144 with Jeffrey Friedman, author of The Commander-in-Chief Test 31:31

7M ago31:31

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Learn more about the book (and use promo code 09POD to save 30% off):https://www.cornellpress.cornell.edu/book/9781501772924/the-commander-in-chief-test/Read the transcript:https://otter.ai/u/docHKI5gdBYX9FRBeKMaarObkes?utm_source=copy_urlIn this episode, we speak with Jeffrey Friedman, author of the new book The Commander-in-Chief Test: Public Opi…

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1869, Ep. 143 w/ Vajra Watson, Kindra Montgomery-Block, & Patrice Hill on new book Faith Made Flesh 30:52

7M ago30:52

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Read the book (use promo code 09POD to save 30%):https://www.cornellpress.cornell.edu/book/9781501772320/faith-made-flesh/Read the transcript:https://otter.ai/u/EQUorUn0cr-GH9JMXYTaJ-G_2Po?utm_source=copy_urlIn this episode, we speak with editors Vajra Watson and Kindra Montgomery-Block, as well as contributor Patrice Hill, all of whom worked toget…

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100th Episode Extravaganza with Ben Monroe 1:21:38

7M ago1:21:38

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Emily (they/them) and Pace (they/them) hand the podcast over to horror author extraordinaire Ben Monroe (he/him) to moderate YOUR questions! Join us for this fun, extra-length episode celebrating 100 episodes of HNAC! This episode was originally aired LIVE on Facebook, so please note the audio quality may not be as good as typical. Support us on Pa…

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1869, Ep. 142 w/ Eric Keenaghan & Rowena Kennedy-Epstein, editors of The Muriel Rukeyser Era 39:14

7M ago39:14

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Learn about the new book here (and use promo code 09POD to save 30%):https://www.cornellpress.cornell.edu/book/9781501771750/the-muriel-rukeyser-era/#bookTabs=1Read the transcript here:https://otter.ai/u/XqLGFhSLcHCvbI8HZPT3omPq7w8?utm_source=copy_urlEric Keenaghan is Associate Professor and Chair in the Department of English at the University at A…

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1869, Ep. 141 with Amy Godine, author of The Black Woods 26:04

8M ago26:04

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Learn more about The Black Woods here (and use promo code 09POD to save 30%): https://www.cornellpress.cornell.edu/book/9781501771682/the-black-woods/Read the transcript:https://otter.ai/u/bMcnVOvsG9riaiRRXpVI4fgaWf8?utm_source=copy_urlIn this episode, we speak with Amy Godine, author of the new book The Black Woods: Pursuing Racial Justice on the …

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1869, Ep. 140 with Benjamin Hegarty, author of The Made-Up State 29:21

8M ago29:21

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Learn more about the book:https://www.cornellpress.cornell.edu/book/9781501766657/the-made-up-state/Read the transcript:https://otter.ai/u/O18-V2EdVKo5Rz5eblyrDU9DTM0?utm_source=copy_urlIn this episode, we speak with Benjamin Hegarty, author of The Made-Up State: Technology, Trans Femininity, and Citizenship in Indonesia. Benjamin Hegarty is McKenz…

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The Exorcist (1973) with T.J. Tranchell 3:03:50

8M ago3:03:50

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Pace (they/them) and Emily (they/them) are joined by T.J. Tranchell (he/him) to talk about the 197d film and the 1971 book it's based on: The Exorcist by William Peter Blatty. We talk about everything from doubt to puberty to the film's enduring legacy. Media referenced: Tell No Man by T.J. Tranchell The Exorcist by William Peter BlattyThe Exorcist…

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Book Club: Frankenstein Book of Prayer with Steve Case 45:59

9M ago45:59

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Pace (they/them) and Emily (they/them) are joined by author Steve Case (he/him) to talk about his new book The Frankenstein Book of Prayer. We dive into the theology of Frankenstein’s story, the queerness of the original novel, and much more! Media referenced in this episode: The Frankenstein Book of Prayer by Steve Case Frankenstein by Mary Shelle…

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Book Club: An Interview with Claudia Gray 48:39

9M ago48:39

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This week, Pace (they/them) and Emily (they/them) are joined by author Claudia Gray (she/her) to discuss her work on Star Wars projects, her ya vampire novels, and more! Media referenced in this episode: -The 1969 Easter Mass Incident on Tumblr -I Am C-3PO by Anthony Daniels -From a Certain Point of View -The Haunted Mansion: Storm and Shade by Cla…

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1869, Ep. 139 with Paul Robinson, author of Russian Liberalism 27:52

9M ago27:52

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Learn more about the book (and save 30% with promo code 09POD)https://www.cornellpress.cornell.edu/book/9781501772177/russian-liberalismRead the transcript:https://otter.ai/u/110CsGZ7M5iRsUm0ZhIMJ3FgzS8?utm_source=copy_urlPaul Robinson is a professor in the Graduate School of Public and International Affairs, at the University of Ottawa. He is the …

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Book Club: Remains to be Told with Lee Murray, Jacqui Greaves, Nikky Lee, and Kirsten McKenzie 1:01:00

9M ago1:01:00

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Pace (they/them) and Emily (they/them) are joined by authors Kirsten McKenzie (she/her), Lee Murray (she/her), Jacqui Greaves (she/her), and Nikki Lee (she/her) to talk about the hot off the press horror short story anthology Remains to be Told: Dark Tales of Aotearoa–available wherever you buy your books. We talk about New Zealand culture, horror …

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Book Club: Star Wars From a Certain Point of View (2017) 1:57:26

9M ago1:57:26

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Join Pace (they/them) and Emily (they/them) for our first Book Club miniseason episode! We are covering Star Wars: From a Certain Point of View which features a collection of short stories from different perspectives of background characters from Star Wars: A New Hope. For our book mini season, you do not have to have read the books to follow along…

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1869, Ep. 138 with Scott Meiners, author of Tree by Tree 32:11

10M ago32:11

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Learn more about the book (and save 30% with promo code 09POD)https://www.cornellpress.cornell.edu/book/9781501771262Read the transcript:https://otter.ai/u/4zNwG4JyGYaMp0rhGC0XMtwN-xM?utm_source=copy_urlScott Meiners is Professor of Biological Sciences at Eastern Illinois University. His research interests generally revolve around factors that infl…

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1869, Special APSA Episode with Joan Tronto, 2023 Lippincott Award Winner 19:40

11M ago19:40

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Learn more about the hotel workers' strike:https://www.unitehere11.org/2023-contract-fight/Learn more about Joan Tronto:https://cla.umn.edu/polisci/news-events/news/professor-emerita-joan-tronto-receives-benjamin-e-lippincott-award-apsaLearn more about Who Cares?:https://www.cornellpress.cornell.edu/book/9781501702747/who-cares/#bookTabs=1Read the …

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1869, Ep. 136 with Greta Uehling, author of Everyday War 23:00

12M ago23:00

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Learn more about the book (and save 30% with promo code 09POD)https://www.cornellpress.cornell.edu/book/9781501768484/everyday-war/Read the transcript:https://otter.ai/u/8-ilVukZxmGKUwp2zhqWkg77sCA?utm_source=copy_urlDr. Greta Uehling is a lecturer at the University of Michigan, and is the author of a previous book Beyond Memory. Her new book seeks…

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1869, Ep. 135 with Asaf Darr, author of Between Conflict and Collegiality 32:22

1y ago32:22

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Learn about the book:https://www.cornellpress.cornell.edu/book/9781501770753Read the transcript:https://otter.ai/u/bxA9mDpa8yE0XM1g_j9ZSgFqOA0?utm_source=copy_urlIn this episode, we speak with Asaf Darr, author of the new book Between Conflict and Collegiality: Palestinian Arabs and Jews in the Israeli Workplace. Asaf Darr is Professor of Sociology…

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Ghosts Retrospective 1:37:02

1y ago1:37:02

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Pace (they/them) and Emily (they/them) tackle our entire spooktacular ghost season by talking about the overarching themes we've uncovered, which of the movies we watched could share continuity with Ghostbusters, and rank the movies from worst to best. Media Referenced: -Star Wars: From a Certain Point of View by Various -Unmasking Autism by Devon …

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1869, Ep. 134 with Jesse Rodenbiker, author of Ecological States 34:19

1y ago34:19

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Download the free OA ebook:https://www.cornellpress.cornell.edu/book/9781501769023/ecological-states/#bookTabs=1Read the transcript:https://otter.ai/u/60p3mmvvIkX1AwQjq7F6O2_eoR4?utm_source=copy_urlIn this episode, we speak with Jesse Rodenbiker, author of the new book Ecological States: Politics of Science and Nature in Urbanizing China. It’s avai…

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Nope (2022) 1:15:38

1y ago1:15:38

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Pace (they/them) and Emily (they/them) are joined by artist and scholar Rob Pitts (he/they) to talk about Jordan Peele’s masterpiece, Nope. We talk about spectacle, angels, and community. Also, is this a ghost movie? Pace references FX’s The Secrets of Hillsong, Amazon Prime’s Shiny Happy People, and Hulu’s Stolen Youth: Inside the Cult at Sarah La…

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