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Have you ever binge-read a new favorite series, only to end up with a book-hangover? Or finished a heart-stopping scene only to look around and not be able to talk to anyone about it? Maybe you’ve even felt embarrassed about what you’re reading because it isn’t considered a “classic” by people you know. Book Talk for BookTok with Jac and Amy is the go-to literary podcast to discuss your favorite novels with your newest book-besties. They use their literary backgrounds to analyze what makes t ...
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Words Have Power is the home of true book nerds. Applying literary theory to popular books from the last few years, we introduce avid readers to critical analysis and theoretical application skills, thinking more deeply about the books that are popular right now. Each season we examine a new area of theory, starting with an introduction to the contemporary Gothic. Ghosts! Vampires! Capitalism? Join Dr Vicky Brewster for fun, accessible podcast lectures!
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PoemTalk at the Writers House, hosted by Al Filreis and based at Kelly Writers House in Philadelphia. PoemTalk is a collaboration with the University of Pennsylvania's Center for Programs in Contemporary Writing and Jacket2.org.
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Welcome to the podcast home of With a Terrible Fate, your first and final source for literary studies of your favorite video games. Subscribe for a range of accessible deep-dives into the storytelling of specific video games, as well as the theory of video-game narrative more broadly. Find all our written, audio, and video content, along with options to support us, at https://linktr.ee/withaterriblefate.
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A series of podcasts on the Caribbean critical theory tradition, from Suzanne Césaire through the creolist movement.
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This podcast uses the literary theory Gender Studies to analyze Tris’ character in the dystopian novel, Divergent, by Veronica Roth.
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Just two hyper-critical English majors talking some pretty big game about The Wheel of Time. Co-hosts Emily and Sally gather around their kitchen table each week to serve you up a full fantasy feast of oft-misremembered summary, hot analysis, scraps of literary theory, and a whole lot of hating Rand.
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This is not another book club. I’m Marisa, founder and host of Le Salon Literary Discussions where I put my master’s degree in English literature to good use by creating all kinds of resources for avid readers like you—from monthly virtual book discussions to book club guides, decoding literary theory to book-themed cocktail recipes. In each themed podcast series, we’ll dive into different writers, books, genres, and more—all in 30 minutes or less. A new series of six episodes drops every se ...
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After the ‘End of History’ is a podcast about International Relations Theory and History.
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Welcome to AP Taylor Swift Podcast, the podcast for Swifties with English degrees (or those who just overanalyze everything). Each episode, we dive into a deep reading of Taylor Swift’s lyrics to uncover the literary themes, references, and inspirations behind the songs to better understand and interpret why Taylor Swift’s songs resonate so deeply with fans. Subscribe to get new AP Taylor Swift Podcast episode updates: aptaylorswift.substack.com/subscribe Follow AP Taylor Swift Podcast on so ...
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For novelists, memoirists and screenwriters who want to know how stories work so they can finish their manuscripts faster, and without frustration. Each week literary editors Valerie Francis and Melanie Hill explain the craft of storytelling using films as examples. The goal is simple: to learn from writers who have come before us...what worked well and what didn't work so well. If you want to spend more time writing your book/screenplay and less time studying story theory, this podcast is f ...
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A Clinical Psychology Ph.D. student and a literary analyst talk about topics surrounding atheism and disbelief in a predominantly Christian culture.
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About Cosmology and the Creation - from a scientific, theological and literary perspective. Exploratory talks and musings on the Universe!
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Podcasted conversation on critical and literary theory, drawing on a range of theorists from Europe, the United States, Caribbean, and Latin America. Our title is drawn from Audre Lorde's essay "Poetry Is Not a Luxury," where she writes that poetry fashions a language where words do not yet exist. How does theory make words and world new, attuned, and embedded within inventive and inventing lived-experience, tradition, and cultural production?
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Produced by The New Republic and hosted by literary editor Laura Marsh and writer Alex Pareene, The Politics of Everything is a podcast about the intersection of culture, politics, and media.
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A podcast about all things Dune w/ a classic casual conversation vibe. We also bring in literary, cultural, and film theory into our chats, but we really don't take ourselves too seriously.
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Cognitive science and literary theory. Cover art photo provided by Scott Webb on Unsplash: https://unsplash.com/@scottwebb
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In this podcast Dr Neema Parvini, Senior Lecturer in English at the University of Surrey, and author of several books, interviews various Shakespeare scholars and literary theorists from around the world in a bid to gain an understanding of the current state of play in Shakespeare studies and in literary criticism more generally. Through a series of candid talks, it will tackle the biggest theoretical and practical questions that have preoccupied scholars and readers of Shakespeare alike for ...
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Join the class and follow along as we go literary analysis and theory deep dive of Booktoks favorite book series by Sarah J Maas - We are going to scream laugh and figure out everything there is to know in the Sjm universe while we (impatiently) wait for the next books.
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PennSound Podcasts are hosted by PennSound's co-director, Al Filreis. PennSound was created in 2003 in order to produce new audio recordings and to preserving existing audio archives of poets reading their own work and discussing poetry and poetics - and to make these available to everyone through free downloadable sound files. PennSound is a project of the Center for Programs in Contemporary Writing at the University of Pennsylvania
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A chapter-by-chapter Queen's Thief reread podcast with commentary, news, and occasional screaming. We promise to leave no literary stone unturned, no theory unconsidered, no hand joke unmade. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/attolian-archives-pod/support
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The Plutarch project podcast is an opportunity to explore various facets of the Humanities. The focus of this podcast is primarily on history, literature, literary theory, mythology and religion. Take a few minutes and learn something new about the world and how humans have shaped it! Onward!
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Julian and Magnus Dorra expand the postmodernist literary tradition by destroying the last remnants of the great canon and giving all the garbage in the world its fair shake of theory. Join the brothers as they make sure that after "The death of the author", the author stays down.
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This is a podcast series that will focus on the appreciation of poetry.
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Professional and concise literary analysis of George R. R. Martin's A Song of Ice and Fire, broadcast live at youtube.com/AltSchwiftX
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Anna brings Surge on the great American 90's childhood literary journey that he missed out on. Right now we're going through RL Stine's Fear Street series in chronological order. It's evolved from having general discussions about the books to creating our own fan theory about the world of Fear Street. We also start each episode with a review of other books we've read recently. We occasionally interview authors.
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Two lovers of the Cosmere explore the universe created by Brandon Sanderson with biweekly episodes discussing the intricacies of this literary masterpiece. Episodes begin with background information on the Cosmere itself and develop to be more specific regarding each world/novel. We discuss the crossovers, magic systems, and characters in great detail. For fans of Sanderson, literature, epic stories, magic, and sexy podcast hosts. #AllSpoilers
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Every two weeks, your hosts Sam and Lauren watch a movie, do some homework, and create Check Your Threading, a podcast that serves up history, psychology, and perspective on that film. Our goal is to talk about movies in a way that's easily accessible for our listeners—we believe art is for everyone! IG: checkyourthreading / Twitter: checkthreading
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Hayley Langan and Kaitlin Mahar talk about true crime events and how they have influenced our culture through film, literature, music, and the way we live.
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Tune in to Talking Teaching and join the lively discussion about effective and evidence-based classroom practice, as well as the latest in educational thinking. In each episode, leading educators and thinkers from around the world, including our own from the Faculty of Education, share their thoughts and unique perspectives.
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Presentations of Poems, Stories, and Arcana – Exploring weird fiction, war, lore, fantasy, horror, literary theory, history, philosophy, mythology, science fiction, esoterica, and exotica in search of Truth, Meaning, Meaninglessness, Beauty, and the Unexplainable. Featuring Bierce, Burns, Lovecraft, Dunsany, Millay, Shakespeare, Whitman, Owen, Andreyev, Wikipedia, The SCP Foundation, contemporary writers, original pieces, and more. Divine the darkness.
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As an organization that's all about the literary community, PEN America knows that the ongoing health crisis is hitting our Members and friends particularly hard. The PEN Pod is meant to provide regular updates and conversations about literature and free expression, and provide an outlet for literary celebration as in-person events remain few and far between. Join the conversation online at pen.org and on our social channels @PENAmerica. Thanks for tuning in. Support this podcast: https://po ...
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We strive to be both intellectually stimulating and entertaining, with commentary on everything from recent world political phenomena to Lebron’s dominance. With two of the three founders of the platform being from Cleveland, Ohio, we strive to keep the pulse of what is happening in the Midwest and other parts of the country that are typically ignored by those living on the coasts. We all have relative expertise in theory, philosophy, literary theory, and comparative literature, and aim to u ...
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So hair is sprouting in unspeakable places and you can no longer carry a tune, but if you’re a surrealistic artiste with an addiction to Freudian mythology and guilt-free sex, turning into a monkey has its upsides. Nick Motbot may be evolving as a novelist, but his friends aren’t too sure about his DNA — at least, not since Gargantuan Enterprises started experimenting with it. And once they figure out what’s happening to him, they decide to set things right. MARVELLOUS HAIRY is a satirical n ...
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A philosopher focusing on the Absurd, Existentialism, and Philosophical Pessimism in literature, film & TV.
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Podcast about academia, culture, and social justice across the STEM/humanities divide. Dr. Liz Wayne and Dr. Christine "Xine" Yao are two women of color Ivy League PhDs navigating higher education. Biomedical engineer meets literary critic. Both fans of lipstick.
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A Podcast dedicated to bringing ancient wisdom to modern minds. This podcast is provided by Classical Wisdom, to learn more check out www.classicalwisdom.com
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Welcome to The Mind Mate Podcast, where philosophy meets psychology! We delve into the depths of existentialism and various meaning structures from east to west—both religious and cultural—as well as exploring the intersection of phenomenology, psychological science, art and mental health, blending philosophical insight with therapeutic practice. Expect to hear from philosophers, therapists, artists and academics navigating the frontiers of what it means to be human.
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Dr. Farid Holakouee is a Clinical Psychologist and host of "In Session" on Radio Hamrah where he covers topics relevant to psychology and mental health. The show brings awareness, challenges taboos and stigmas related to mental heath, and helps promote a culture of understanding and knowledge. The program consists of several formats, including taking live callers, fireside chats, and interviews and discussions with a variety of guests.
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The Point Blank Show is an excuse to spend sometime with people having immense insights and significant achievements. The guests on the show range from entrepreneurs, artists, business leaders, writer, sports personality etc. Each show attempts to bring out insights and often making us think about things that aren't obvious.
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JBI Dialogues is presented by the Journal of Bioethical Inquiry as a multidisciplinary space to connect academic, professional, and community voices in conversations about ethical, legal and social issues arising in health care, the health professions and the biological sciences. JBI Dialogues involves our contributors, readers, and the editorial team, extending the work of the journal with exchanges of ideas about its published research and emerging issues and practices in bioethics. The JB ...
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Inspired by watching Chris spend hours looking for a movie to watch, Pam bought the book 1001 MOVIES YOU MUST SEE BEFORE YOU DIE (ed. Steven Schneider). From that book, they created their Movie Bucket List. Now their date-night-in is spent watching a movie from that list and bringing their thoughts to you: plot, characters, actors, favorite quotes, historical background, film theory, literary elements, or sometimes just the parts they like best. Most importantly, they discuss whether the mov ...
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Welcome to Best Book Breakdown, the podcast that breaks down the bestseller books you need to read! If you love the idea of reading all the latest bestsellers but simply don't have the time, then this podcast is perfect for you. Each episode, we'll provide you with a comprehensive summary of a popular book that has made it onto the bestseller lists. We'll cover everything from plot and character development to key themes and takeaways, giving you all the information you need to know in a con ...
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International conference organised by Ertegun Scholar Manuel Muhlbacher and his college advisor Nicholas Cronk. Imprisoned during his lifetime and sanctified in the twentieth century, the Marquis de Sade has attracted considerable critical interest during the last decades. He was a favourite of literary theory in the sixties and seventies, while more recent scholarship has begun to explore how Sade subversively rewrites major texts of the French Enlightenment. As the constant interest in Sad ...
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The Institute for Advanced Studies in the Humanities (IASH) in the University of Queensland is dedicated to high level research in a range of humanities disciplines with a focus on Intellectual and Literary History, Critical and Cultural Studies, the History of Emotions, and Science and Society. It has a core of permanent research-focused academics and postdoctoral researchers working on specific projects, and hosts short stay Faculty and Visiting Fellows.
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On 9 March 2013, the Oxford Centre for Life-Writing at Wolfson College host a workshop to mark the centenary of the publication of Leonard Woolf's path-breaking first novel, set in then Ceylon, now Sri Lanka, The Village in the Jungle. Woolf's novel (the first of only two) is a leading yet often overlooked modernist document and is increasingly recognized as an extraordinarily far-sighted colonial text, an oblique record of his years as a colonial officer in Ceylon (1904-11). It has also bec ...
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If you're writing a story with multiple protagonists/POVs, or if you're tackling a big social issue in your story, then you'll want to study The Help. As it happens, it's also a cracking example of Conflict Triangles and Narrative Drive - and that's what Melanie and I talk about in this week's episode. - V. "The bigger the scope of the issue, the s…
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E45: Satire + The Tortured Poets Department
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“She fell through the ice and came out alive.” Today’s Summer School episode has us revisiting Episode 19: Satire (Spotify | Apple). There’s no shortage of metaphors across The Tortured Poets Department, from alien abduction and a city to prison and high school. We unpack some of the metaphors woven through the lyrics to better understand the songs…
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Workshop Jac's Book With Savannah Gilbo
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On this week's episode, developmental editor Savannah helps Jac with her query letter, only for things to take a big turn. Find Savannah on her Instagram @savannah.gilb or her website https://www.savannahgilbo.com/ Sponsor: BetterHelp.com/BOOKTOK - to get 10% off your first month of therapy Lumedeodorant.com and use code BOOKTALK for 15% off Learn …
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Learn all about Words Have Power in our trailer!By Dr Vicky Brewster
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Ch. 28–30 are frustrating and repetitive. We talk about Lan's Lobotomy, Edgelord Moridin, Cringe Gateways, Logain's Dramatic Entrances, Mr. Gavroche, and how the Impotence Metaphor Has Gone Too Far.
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209: Navigating Anxiety, Parenting and Creativity in the Digital Age
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Welcome back to the Mind Mate podcast! In this episode, Tom and Pauly dive into a lively discussion, blending humour and insight as they explore Jonathan Haidt's new book, "The Anxious Generation." Together, they unpack the book's themes, shedding light on the growing anxiety among today's youth and the societal factors contributing to this trend. …
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This summer, Jac and Amy are hosting their first Summer Bookclub: the Romantasy Edition. This week we discuss Divine Rivals by Rebecca Ross. We take listener feedback as well as our own analysis to review one of BookTok's favorite books. This is part 2 of this week's episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…
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This week one of mystery writing’s deadly sins makes a guest appearance. Valerie and I discuss if the appearance is welcome or not. A Simple Favour has good examples of how Narrative Drive works - great for my topic. However, it wasn’t so good for Valerie’s study of Conflict Triangles, so we see how superficial a story can be when the conflict isn’…
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E44: Metaphors + “The Tortured Poets Department”
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“Did you have to beam me up?” Today’s Summer School episode has us revisiting Episode 13: Metaphors (Spotify | Apple). There’s no shortage of metaphors across "The Tortured Poets Department," from alien abduction and a city to prison and high school. We unpack some of the metaphors woven through the lyrics to better understand the songs and the alb…
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This summer, Jac and Amy are hosting their first Summer Bookclub: the Romantasy Edition. This week we discuss Divine Rivals by Rebecca Ross. We take listener feedback as well as our own analysis to review one of BookTok's favorite books. This is part 1 of this week's episode. SPONSOR: citybeauty.com code BOOKTALK for 15% off your order Learn more a…
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351 - Even More Crazy Conspiracy Theories
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We're back AGAIN to talk about some of the craziest conspiracy theories we could find on the internet. Don your tinfoil hats and join us! Email: crimeculturepod@gmail.com Website: crimeculturepodcast.tumblr.com Instagram: @crimeculturepodcast Twitter: @CrimeCulturePod Facebook: @crimeculturepodcast And join our Patreon! (All other links can be foun…
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Educating in the Digital Age: From theory to classroom
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The use of digital education and artificial intelligence is rapidly becoming the new norm. In this episode, we are joined by Carlo Perrotta, an Associate Professor of Digital Education, and Dr. Matthew Fyfield, Deputy Principal of Mazenod College, who explore the intricate world of educational technology and its impact on teaching and learning. Tog…
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The Moral, Immersive, and Esoteric of Video Games
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On this week's episode of With a Terrible Fate's podcast, join Aaron and Dan in a treacherous, invigorating relitigation of domains of video-game discourse with a reputation for being too messy and inert to matter to the ordinary gamer. The two main bugaboos on the agenda are "morality" and "immersion" in gaming. What does it mean for games to have…
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Ch. 26–27 have us thinking that maybe some wives would be better off fridged. We also talk about Gawyn's Thousand Typewriters, Egwene with a Steel Chair, Boob Honks, Letting Evil Bashere Cook, and Deus Ex Fallen Raken. Transcript
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Dr Erica Thompson on how mathematical models can lead us astray and what we can do about it
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We live in a world that is increasingly being dictated by data. But the models that govern different outcomes need a lot of work. Dr Erica Thompson's fascinating book, "Escape from Model Land: How mathematical models can lead us astray and what we can do about it" is all about it. For all their vaunted prowess, models can often mislead. In this pod…
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ATEOH Interviews: A Discussion on the Situationist International with Bill Brown
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Recorded on 4 May, 2024: a wide-ranging discussion with Bill Brown (of notbored.org) on the Situationist International. Support the Show.By After the 'End of History'
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In BELFAST, Kenneth Branagh does something that most, if not all, new writers do. In a movie, it's kind of hard to spot because filmmakers have access to tools (like costume design, cinematography, and a musical score) that obscure it. In a novel, it's obvious —stark even — because all we have is black text on a white page. It's laid bare for all r…
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208: The Evolutionary Psychology of Narrative and Literary Fiction
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William Flesch is the author, most recently, of Comeuppance: Costly Signaling, Altruistic Punishment, and Other Biological Components of Fiction (Harvard, 2008), and The Facts on File Companion to 19th Century British Literature. He teaches the history of poetry as well as the theory of poetic and narrative form at Brandeis, and has been Internatio…
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This summer, Jac and Amy are hosting their first Summer Bookclub: the Romantasy Edition. This week we discuss The Cruel Prince by Holly Black. We take listener feedback as well as our own analysis to review one of BookTok's favorite books. This is part 2 of this week's episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…
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E43: Marxist Theory + “The Tortured Poets Department”
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"The sickest army doll purchased at the mall." In this Summer School episode, we delve into Marxist Theory (Episode 11) and its application to “The Tortured Poets Department”. We explore themes of power dynamics, ownership, control, and escape. We’ll introduce topics like Marxist Feminism, repressive state apparatus, ideological state apparatus…jus…
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July 08, 2024 Discussion on the book "The Boy, the Mole, the Fox and the Horse"
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July 08, 2024 Discussion on the book "The Boy, the Mole, the Fox and the Horse" by Dr. Farid HolakoueeBy Dr. Farid Holakouee
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The Vampires Ball: Thomas Meaney at the Munich Security Conference
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ATEOH discusses Thomas Meaney's latest for Harper's. Support the Show.By After the 'End of History'
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This summer, Jac and Amy are hosting their first Summer Bookclub: the Romantasy Edition. This week we discuss The Cruel Prince by Holly Black. We take listener feedback as well as our own analysis to review one of BookTok's favorite books. This is part 1 of this week's episode. SPONSOR: Blissy! Search blissy.com/BOOKTALKPOD and use code BOOKTALKPOD…
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Kelly Clancy on her book, “Playing with Reality: How Games Have Shaped Our World”
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Games have shaped humanity for thousands of years. The premise of Kelly Clancy's book is that games play us. In this podcast Dr Clancy, a neuroscientist talks about games people or companies play to our benefit and detriment. How have games shaped geopolitics? Why do gamblers continue to bet despite losing? How does uncertainty trigger dopamine eve…
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Tamal Bandyopadhyay's roller coaster affair with banking
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Tamal Bandyopadhyay is a prolific journalist who has covered the world of finance for many decades. He has authored several books. In this podcast he gives us a glimpse into his latest book, "Roller Coaster: An Affair with Banking" which is an absolute joy to read. The book as well as this conversation is peppered with anecdotes that are both amusi…
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INSCRYPTION, Game Mothers, and Gaming Rituals
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***WARNING: THIS EPISODE IS HAUNTED!*** The characters in the first game we discussed were haunting our podcasting software, so please excuse some small technical difficulties throughout the episode and a rather abrupt kickoff on account of a lost introduction. We jump directly into spoilers for Inscryption, a game that ought to be played without s…
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The Very Secret Society of Irregular Witches by Sangu Mandanna (Part 2)
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This summer, Jac and Amy are hosting their first Summer Bookclub: the Romantasy Edition. This week we discuss The Very Secret Society of Irregular Witches by Sangu Mandanna. We take listener feedback as well as our own analysis to review one of BookTok's favorite books. This is part 2 of this week's episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit …
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July 01, 2024 Discussion on the book "The Reason I Jump," Thoughts on the Presidential Debate
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July 01, 2024 Discussion on the book "The Reason I Jump," Thoughts on the Presidential Debate by Dr. Farid HolakoueeBy Dr. Farid Holakouee
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What Lies Beneath: play the "let me guess" game
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Sometimes we learn more from our mistakes than our successes - that’s my story and I’m sticking to it this week! Narrative drive is an important storytelling principle to learn and this week’s movie is an example of poor story structure resulting in terrible narrative drive. A mystery writer should have control of the information. Valerie’s study o…
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"The Last Great American Dynasty" Deep Dive - 4th of July Re-Release
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"I had a marvelous time." In honor of the 4th of July, we're re-releasing our deep dive on “The Last Great American Dynasty,” from folklore. Initially released in November 2023, in this episode our hosts expand on what we learned in our Marxist Criticism episode to take an even closer look at Rebekah Harkness, who she was, and why Taylor Swift wrot…
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The Very Secret Society of Irregular Witches by Sangu Mandanna (Part 1)
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This summer, Jac and Amy are hosting their first Summer Bookclub: the Romantasy Edition. This week we discuss The Very Secret Society of Irregular Witches by Sangu Mandanna. We take listener feedback as well as our own analysis to review one of BookTok's favorite books. This is part 1 of this week's episode. SPONSOR: citybeauty.com code BOOKTALK fo…
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350 - The Life and Death of Elizabeth Short
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More commonly known in the true crime community as 'The Black Dahlia', there's more to Elizabeth Short than the gruesome way her body was discovered. Email: crimeculturepod@gmail.com Website: crimeculturepodcast.tumblr.com Instagram: @crimeculturepodcast Twitter: @CrimeCulturePod Facebook: @crimeculturepodcast And join our Patreon! (All other links…
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It's both Lanfear-appearance and Lanfear-interference (same thing). For ch. 24–25, we talk about the Rod Holder, Theoden King Wannabes, the Power of God and Anime, the Moridin Pieta, and we ask: Where's the Jingle-Jangle of It All?
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207: Existential Psychotherapy, and the Therapeutic Relationship with Dr. Julien Tempone-Wiltshire
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Dr Julien Tempone-Wiltshire is a senior lecturer in counselling and psychotherapy, who also works as a psychotherapist specialising in complex trauma. Julien holds a PhD in Philosophy and Literature, a Master of Social Work, a Bachelors of Psychotherapy and a Bachelor of Philosophy and Science (1st Honours, ANU). He has previously worked as a lectu…
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The Hurricane Wars by Thea Guanzon (Part 2)
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This summer, Jac and Amy are hosting their first Summer Bookclub: the Romantasy Edition. This week we discuss The Hurricane Wars by Thea Guanzon. We take listener feedback as well as our own analysis to review one of BookTok's favorite books. This is part 2 of this week's episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…
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Who Was Julian? Rome’s Last Pagan Emperor
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Flavius Claudius Julianus turned the world upside down. Also known as Julian the Apostate as well as Julian the Philosopher, he ruled Rome as sole emperor for just a year and a half, from 361 to 363. Nonetheless, his impact was substantial. Despite the fact that he was the nephew of Constantine the Great, the first Christian emperor of Rome, Julian…
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It's a brand new season and that means Melanie and I are studying two new topics: narrative drive and conflict triangles. Conflict and page-turners are usually associated with action stories, thrillers and the like. But DOUBT is a quiet, character-driven film that is so expertly crafted it grabs the viewer's attention immediately and holds it right…
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E42: Ecocriticism and "The Tortured Poets Department"
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“A hurricane with my name when it came.” On today’s Summer School episode, we’re going back to Episode 7: Ecocriticism. We’ll cover how Taylor Swift uses nature language, imagery, and metaphors to capture the feelings and emotions she’s trying to convey in her songs on “The Tortured Poets Department.” From exploring nature vs cities, the idea of th…
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June 24, 2024 Discussion on the book "The Light Eaters," call about sibling relationship
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June 24, 2024 Discussion on the book "The Light Eaters," call about sibling relationship by Dr. Farid HolakoueeBy Dr. Farid Holakouee
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The group gathers at the Writers House's Wexler Studio to discuss four of Marjorie Welish's "Textiles."By Michelle Taransky, Christy Davids, Sally Van Doren, Al Filreis
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The Hurricane Wars by Thea Guanzon (Part 1)
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This summer, Jac and Amy are hosting their first Summer Bookclub: the Romantasy Edition. This week we discuss The Hurricane Wars by Thea Guanzon. We take listener feedback as well as our own analysis to review one of BookTok's favorite books. This is part 1 of this week's episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…
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Episode 292: The Cringe to Gay Forsaken Spectrum
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Ch. 22–23 may make real Wheel of Time scholars out of us. We talk about the Shemandreds, a "Phantom Menace" Version of Demandred, how Lanfear's Job Here Is Done, the Failed Evil Plans Badge, and Moiraine's AK-47. Transcript
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Cognitive neuroscientist Maryanne Wolf on what reading does to the brain
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Maryanne Wolf is a cognitive neuroscientist who conducts research on “what the brain does when it reads and why some children and adults have greater difficulty learning how to read than others”. She has written some fascinating books including “Proust and the Squid: The Story and Science of the Reading Brain” and “Reader come home: The Reading Bra…
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206: Nietzsche, Nihilism, Postmodernism and the Aesthetics of Grief with Dr. Kathleen Higgins
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Kathleen Higgins is Professor of Philosophy at the University of Texas at Austin. Her main areas of research are aesthetics, philosophy of emotion, philosophy of music, and 19th-century and 20th century continental philosophy (in particular, the works of Arthur Schopenhauer and Friedrich Nietzsche). She is author or co-author of eight books, includ…
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Angels' Blood by Nalini Singh With Guest Lili (Part 2)
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This summer, Jac and Amy are hosting their first Summer Bookclub: the Romantasy Edition. This week we discuss Angels' Blood by Nalini Singh, with special guest Lili, AKA @ahappyhermit. We take listener feedback as well as our own analysis to review one of BookTok's favorite books. This is part 2 of this week's episode. Find Lili on Instagram and Ti…
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Our Best Advice: female characters + setups and payoffs
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We've reached the end of another season and so we're wrapping up our best advice and a-ha moments just for you. Tune in to hear what we have to say about writing female characters and using female archetypes. We also share why it's crucial for you to use the first half of your story to set up everything that happens in the second half. (Hint: it al…
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E41: Toxic Relationships + “The Tortured Poets Department”
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"Mr. Steal Your Girl, then make her cry." This summer, we’re bringing you Summer School! Each week, we’ll revisit a topic from this past season within the context of songs from Taylor Swift’s latest album, “The Tortured Poets Department.” This week we’re covering the topic of toxic relationships from Episode 5. Mentioned in this episode: Episode 5:…
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June 17, 2024 Discussion on the book "Brave New World" by Aldous Huxley
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June 17, 2024 Discussion on the book "Brave New World" by Aldous Huxley by Dr. Farid HolakoueeBy Dr. Farid Holakouee
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Angels' Blood by Nalini Singh With Guest Lili (Part 1)
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This summer, Jac and Amy are hosting their first Summer Bookclub: the Romantasy Edition. This week we discuss Angels' Blood by Nalini Singh, with special guest Lili, AKA @ahappyhermit. We take listener feedback as well as our own analysis to review one of BookTok's favorite books. This is part 1 of this week's episode. Find Lili on Instagram and Ti…
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349 - Hayley Gets High: Recapping Midsommar (2019)
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Our Discord members voted and we answered the call! If you're too afraid to watch 2019's Midsommar, let someone who is high tell you all about it. Email: crimeculturepod@gmail.com Website: crimeculturepodcast.tumblr.com Instagram: @crimeculturepodcast Twitter: @CrimeCulturePod Facebook: @crimeculturepodcast And join our Patreon! (All other links ca…
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