Best Jess Philips Podcasts (2024)

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Black Hollywood: Max Roach: The Drum Also Waltzes 51:00

19h ago51:00

51:00

Director Sam Pollard joins moderator Wendy Eley Jackson (Film and Media Studies, UCSB) for a discussion of his film Max Roach: The Drum Also Waltzes. They discuss his long and remarkable career as a documentary filmmaker and the life of jazz musician Max Roach. They also reflect on Pollard’s varied documentary subject matter throughout the decades,…

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Backyard Bowls with Erin Keif 2:08:40

13m ago2:08:40

2:08:40

Erin Keif (Hey Riddle Riddle, SitcomD&D) joins the 'boys to talk Massachusetts hometowns, traveling to Ireland, and in-flight eats before a review of Backyard Bowls. Plus, Close Encounters of the Food Kind. Mike Mitchell Day in Quincy: https://vimeo.com/16779007 Watch this episode at youtube.com/doughboysmedia Get ad-free episodes at patreon.com/do…

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No PhD Required: Restate with Stephan Ewen 32:34

11h ago32:34

32:34

Stephan Ewen (@StephanEwen) is the co-founder of Restate, the open-source workflow-as-code engine. Restate is lightweight, simple, and provides durable execution. Before Restate, Stephan co-created Apache Flink, the open-source stream processing framework. Lessons learned from Flink have heavily influenced the development of Restate, although Steph…

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Is the U-shaped Happiness Trajectory a Human Universal? 29:18

1d ago29:18

29:18

Happiness is often described as being U-shaped over adulthood—starting high, declining to a midlife slump, then improving thereafter despite social losses and declines in health. Though some claim that this U-shape is a fundamental feature of human lives, happiness has mostly been studied in high-income countries. To provide a broader perspective, …

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Storytelling for the Screen: Fancy Dance 48:41

23h ago48:41

48:41

Director and co-writer Erica Tremblay joins moderator Lisa Parks (Film and Media Studies, UCSB) for a discussion of her film, Fancy Dance. They discuss the development of the film and Tremblay’s three-year-long journey to study the Cayuga language in preparation. They also discuss Lily Gladstone’s central performance, the role of dance as a central…

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Alamo Drafthouse with Drew McWeeny 1:58:45

28m ago1:58:45

1:58:45

Drew McWeeny (@DrewMcWeeny, Formerly Dangerous) joins the 'boys to talk movie theater experiences, the state of the film industry, and working as a projectionist before a review of Alamo Drafthouse. Plus, they Snack or Wack the famous "Tom Cruise Cake." Watch this episode at youtube.com/doughboysmedia Get ad-free episodes at patreon.com/doughboys G…

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Christian J. Collier 44:31

3h ago44:31

44:31

Today's show features poet Christian J. Collier, author of the new book of poems, Greater Ghost, hot off the press from Four Way Books. This is a book full of smart, tough, and beautiful poems. It was wonderful to be introduced to him and his work. Christian Collier is the author Greater Ghost and the chapbook, The Gleaming of the Blade, the 2021 E…

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Black Hollywood: Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse 56:25

4d ago56:25

56:25

Director Kemp Powers joins moderator Mireille Miller-Young (Feminist Studies, UCSB) for a discussion of his film Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse. They discuss the development of the film, the origins of characters like Spider-Punk, and various artistic influences. Powers also shares his experiences working with a large, diverse animation team a…

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From the Reagan Revolution to the Trump Insurrection: The Role of the Religious Imaginary in American Politics 58:38

5d ago58:38

58:38

How did Ronald Reagan’s vision of the American Dream lead to Donald Trump’s success? Looking back to 1983, Diane Winston, professor of journalism and communication at the University of Southern California, discusses how evangelical religion, the news media, and social turmoil culminated in MAGA’s Second Coming. Winston shows that many journalists u…

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Ameci Pizza and Pasta with Gilli Nissim 2:06:36

1d ago2:06:36

2:06:36

Gilli Nissim (@time2getgill, The Other Two) joins the 'boys to talk Tiki Mirage, writers’ room eats, and pizza preferences before a review of Ameci Pizza and Pasta. Plus, another edition of Slop Quiz. Watch this episode at youtube.com/doughboysmedia Get ad-free episodes at patreon.com/doughboys Get Doughboys merch at kinshipgoods.com/doughboys Adve…

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Disenchantment of the World or Fragmentation of the Sacred with Philip Gorski 47:45

7d ago47:45

47:45

The modern world is not disenchanted. On the contrary, it is full of gods and heroes and myths and magic. In this talk, Philip Gorski sketches out a new narrative of Western modernity that can account for this state of affairs: the fragmentation of the sacred. Series: "Ethics, Religion and Public Life: Walter H. Capps Center Series" [Humanities] [S…

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Popeyes Wings with David Brown & Jon Mackey 2:20:47

8d ago2:20:47

2:20:47

David Brown (@davidbrownpants) and Jon Mackey (@itsjonmackey) of The Brett DeMott Show with Buddy joins the 'boys to talk fried chicken favorites, Go90, and Baldur's Gate 3 before a review of Popeyes Wings. Plus, the debut of a new segment, The Pit Hall. Watch this episode at youtube.com/doughboysmedia Get ad-free episodes at patreon.com/doughboys …

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CWC Docs: The Disappearance of Shere Hite 49:37

22d ago49:37

49:37

Director Nicole Newnham joins moderator Kyna McClenaghan (Film and Media Studies, UCSB) for a discussion of her film The Disappearance of Shere Hite. They discuss the origin of the film and her interest in Shere Hite, as well as the archival research undertaken in making the documentary. Together, they also detail the work of Shere Hite in the cont…

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Garden of Eatin': Carrots with Jon Glover & Marisa Pinson 2:30:12

1M ago2:30:12

2:30:12

Jon Glover (@gloveboxx) and Marisa Pinson (@marisapinson) of On Brand join the 'boys to talk the Hollywood Arby's, line cutting, and the history behind "Animal Style" before talking all things carrots in the final episode of The Garden of Eatin': Veggie Table: The Green Gobblin'. Plus another edition of Drank or Stank. Watch this episode at youtube…

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to become the sky: An Evening with Jess X. Snow 46:17

1M ago46:17

46:17

Filmmaker Jess X. Snow joins UCSB's Heidi Amin-Hong to discuss a selection of Snow’s films and their broader artistic journey. As a multidisciplinary artist, Snow's work encompasses poetry, visual art, and film, often addressing themes like the model minority myth, community care, mutual aid, and the Asian-American immigrant experience. They also e…

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The Value of Public Service 42:25

1M ago42:25

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This program discusses humanist and scholar Walter Capps’ political career and the ongoing value of public service. The panel discussion features four people who have all worked as public servants: former U.S. Senator and Nebraska Governor Bob Kerrey; Lois Capps, former Congresswoman who served as a U.S. Representative from 1998-2017 representing S…

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Anti-Asian Hate Racial Trauma and Posttraumatic Growth 1:18:30

1M ago1:18:30

1:18:30

In this program, Russell M. Jeung, professor of Asian American Studies at San Francisco State University, explores COVID-19 racism against Asian Americans, which led to what he terms a period of “collective racial trauma.” Twenty-five peer-reviewed articles have since documented the deleterious impacts of direct and indirect racism on the mental he…

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Garden of Eatin': Sweet Potatoes with Dani Fernandez 1:47:21

22d ago1:47:21

1:47:21

Dani Fernandez (@msdanifernandez, In The Static) joins the 'boys to talk Catalina Island, ghosts, and microplastics before talking all things sweet potatoes. Plus, another edition of Snack or Wack. Watch this episode at youtube.com/doughboysmedia Get ad-free episodes at patreon.com/doughboys Get Doughboys merch at kinshipgoods.com/doughboys Adverti…

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Revisiting the Classics: Nowhere 49:28

1M ago49:28

49:28

Writer/director Gregg Araki joins moderator Bhaskar Sarkar (Film and Media Studies, UCSB) for a discussion of his film, Nowhere. Araki reflects on post-punk and do-it-yourself subcultures, as well as his memories taking film classes at UCSB as an influence on his work. He also discusses the cult following and home distribution of the film, the lega…

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Garden of Eatin': Onions with Arden Myrin 2:00:40

29d ago2:00:40

2:00:40

Arden Myrin (@ardenmyrin, Step Aside) joins the 'boys to talk The Cheesecake Factory, Kinsey, and professions before talking all things onions as we continue our monthlong vegetable series, The Garden of Eatin': Veggie Table: The Green Gobblin'. Plus, another edition of Binge. Watch this episode at youtube.com/doughboysmedia Get ad-free episodes at…

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Dan O'Brien 59:24

2M ago59:24

59:24

Today on the show is Dan O'Brien, discussing his new book, Flying on Easter and Other Poems. This pamphlet was published by Poetry London Editions in the UK, and is drawn from his recent full-length collection from Acre Books, Survivor's Notebook. O'Brien is the author of previous poetry collections, including Our Cancers, New Life, War Reporter, a…

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Teaching Ethics and Civic Values 1:10:46

2M ago1:10:46

1:10:46

This program discusses humanist and scholar Walter Capps’ teaching of ethics and civic values in the classroom and beyond. The panel consists of Katya Armistead, Assistant Vice Chancellor and Dean of Student Life at UCSB and co-directs the Civic Engagement Scholars Program, Tim Kring, a screenwriter whose work focuses on themes of interconnectivity…

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Garden of Eatin': Endives with Jess Rona 1:57:24

2M ago1:57:24

1:57:24

Jess Rona (@jessronagrooming) joins the 'boys to talk dog grooming, mac and cheese, and meat-eating before continuing the Garden of Eatin': Veggie Table: The Green Gobblin' with a review of endives. Watch this episode at youtube.com/doughboysmedia Get ad-free episodes at patreon.com/doughboys Get Doughboys merch at kinshipgoods.com/doughboys Advert…

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Remembering the Vietnam War Class 1:15:39

2M ago1:15:39

1:15:39

This program discusses humanist and scholar Walter Capps’ famous course on the Vietnam War and its impacts. The panel consists of former U.S. Senator and Governor Bob Kerrey, who is a veteran of the Vietnam War and co-instructor in Walter Capps' Vietnam War class. Shad Meshad is Founder and President of the National Veterans Foundation who served a…

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Garden of Eatin': Broccoli with Lindsay Katai and Kelly Nugent 2:11:50

1M ago2:11:50

2:11:50

Lindsay Katai (@lindsaykatai) and Kelly Nugent (@kellynugee) of Teen Creeps joins the 'boys to talk colonoscopies, pets, and dentistry before kicking off the Garden of Eatin': Veggie Table: The Green Gobblin' with a review of Mother Nature's fast food, broccoli. Watch this episode at youtube.com/doughboysmedia Get ad-free episodes at patreon.com/do…

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bb.q Chicken with Tansu Philip 2:07:26

2M ago2:07:26

2:07:26

Tansu Philip (@tansuphilip, Viva La Boba) joins the 'boys to talk boba, weed, and eating habits before a review of bb.q Chicken. Plus, a special boba edition of A Single Item Must Be Banished. Watch this episode at youtube.com/doughboysmedia Get ad-free episodes at patreon.com/doughboys Get Doughboys merch at kinshipgoods.com/doughboys Advertise on…

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Democracy is Born in Conversation 45:10

2M ago45:10

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Alessandro Duranti, Distinguished Research Professor of Anthropology at UCLA, presents archival footage he filmed of Walter Capps' 1996 campaign for U.S. Congress to analyze how the political candidate framed his choice to run for office. Using semantic and narrative analyses, Duranti shows how Capps refined his campaign announcement to better gene…

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Willie Mae's Scotch House with Matt Selman 2:19:15

2M ago2:19:15

2:19:15

Matt Selman (@mattselman, The Simpsons) joins the 'boys to talk Jay Leno, Goop Kitchen, and Universal's Simpsons Land before a review of Willie Mae's. Plus, another edition of Serving USA. Check out Knox Martin Foundation. Watch this episode at youtube.com/doughboysmedia Get ad-free episodes at patreon.com/doughboys Get Doughboys merch at kinshipgo…

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