Best Smidt Podcasts (2024)

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68. Witold Tyborowski: Finding a job during Hammurabi's reign 38:48

2h ago38:48

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Witold discusses the labour market under Hammurabi of Babylon. What kind of work could you get, and what would you be paid in exchange? Who would be looking for employment, who would take them on, and who held the balance of power? 1:45 how we know about getting a job 2:54 who are the job seekers? 3:48 how common was it? 4:58 what jobs are there be…

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"A.I. is NOT a Tool: On the Ethics of (Consuming) A.I. Art" - OaD Ep. 189 1:38:02

2h ago1:38:02

1:38:02

"A.I. is NOT a Tool: On the Ethics of (Consuming) A.I. Art" - Owls at Dawn, Episode 189 Main Segment: A.I. Art Where you can find Alan: https://radnaut.com/collections/alan-mitchell-art https://www.instagram.com/alanmitchellart/?hl=en https://www.artstation.com/alanmitchell Music by Blue Ducks - "Four Inches of Water" Produced by darcytales.com x d…

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Episode 108: A Barnyard Adventure!- Jigsaw 1:04:53

3h ago1:04:53

1:04:53

Welcome back to the EXTRAVAGANSAW! This week we are breaking down one of the controversial films among fans, JIGSAW! We talk everything from silly traps, Jigsaw kinks, to the real terrors of a grain silo.By Andrew Halsey and Aryn Smidt

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"The Greatest Prequel Ever? Furiosa" - OaD Ep. 188 1:37:48

2d ago1:37:48

1:37:48

"The Greatest Prequel Ever? Furiosa" - Owls at Dawn, Episode 188 Shitty Minute: Metal Music Respect | Main Segment: Furiosa | Sticky Leaves: Maturity in Art Music by Blue Ducks - "Four Inches of Water" Produced by darcytales.com x darcy.studio ___________ To gain access to bonus episodes, the community Discord, and more, visit our Patreon account. …

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Episode 107: Cool Jigsaw- SAW: The Final Chapter with Ghouls Night Out Trivia 1:27:39

14d ago1:27:39

1:27:39

Welcome back to EXTRAVAGANSAW! This week, we are joined by Ghouls Night Out Trivia as we enter another dimension of terror with Saw: The Final Chapter/ SAW 3D! We cover all the bases from Chester Bennington to some more sexy Hoffman!By Andrew Halsey and Aryn Smidt

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"Is Philosophy Self-Help" - OaD Ep. 187 1:12:16

8d ago1:12:16

1:12:16

"Is Philosophy Self Help" - Owls at Dawn, Episode 187 Shitty Minute: AI Dating | Main Segment: Philosophy and Self-Help | Sticky Leaves: Cyberpunk 2077 Music by Blue Ducks - "Four Inches of Water" Read Setiya's essay here Produced by darcytales.com x darcy.studio ___________ To gain access to bonus episodes, the community Discord, and more, visit o…

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Episode 106: Insurance is a Scam?!- SAW VI 1:08:57

1M ago1:08:57

1:08:57

Welcome back to EXTRAVAGANSAW! This week, we are continuing on with the SAW marathon and talking about SAW VI! Is it better than SAW V? Are Hoffman's lips still pouty? Will you become radicalized by this movie? Answer these questions and more, and listen along!By Andrew Halsey and Aryn Smidt

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Episode 105: Cute Aggression with Hoffman- SAW V 1:08:28

1M ago1:08:28

1:08:28

Welcome back to EXTRAVAGANSAW! This week, we are catching up a bit from a recording hiatus and regrouping with SAW V. We have an in-depth talk over the dilemma of Detective Hoffman and Jigsaw's wills.By Andrew Halsey and Aryn Smidt

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67. Amy Gansell: Dressing Assyria's queens 42:28

1M ago42:28

42:28

Amy discusses the multi-sensory presence of the queens of Assyria. What was queenly dress and what meaning did each part of it convey? How does the evidence from art compare to what we learn from archaeology? Can we identify personal choice? She also talks about what it's like to wear queenly clothes, and what experimental archaeology can tell us. …

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Life is the Real SAW Trap-SAW IV with Leone D'Antonio 1:36:47

2M ago1:36:47

1:36:47

Welcome back to EXTRAVAGANSAW! This week we are joined by Leone D'Antonio from the Boo Crew! We are breaking down SAW IV, and along the way, we discuss the real horrors of the American healthcare system, dentistry, and angry civilians.By Andrew Halsey and Aryn Smidt

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Episode 103: Amanda, but in Red- SAW III with Dave Richards 1:23:42

2M ago1:23:42

1:23:42

We are back for more EXTRAVAGANSAW! This week we are joined by Dave Richards as we break down SAW III!By Andrew Halsey and Aryn Smidt

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66. Rune Rattenborg, Seraina Nett, Gustav Ryberg Smidt: Geomapping Cuneiform 41:35

2M ago41:35

41:35

Rune, Seraina, and Gustav discuss their recently completed project on geomapping cuneiform. Where were inscriptions found and where are they now? How many tablets are there? What counts as a tablet anyway? They reveal the challenges of integrating datasets, and explore the potential opened up by knowing where inscriptions really come from. 4:18 GLo…

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65. Omar N'Shea: Masculinities in Mesopotamia 36:06

3M ago36:06

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Omar discusses the importance of studying gender as part of assyriology. What are the big themes now, and how did we get here? He focuses on two areas of special interest: masculinity, and eunuchism. What can we expect from the conference on gender studies (GeMANE) hosted in Malta this April? And what is the context of assyriology in Malta? 0:37 In…

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64. Ali Kadhem Ghanem: Managing the site of Ur 29:02

4M ago29:02

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The site of Ur is easily one of the most important in Iraq. In this interview, originally recorded in late 2021, we hear from the person responsible for managing that site. Ali talks about Ur's significance, and its role in local life. What are the plans for the development of this key site? 4:18 introducing Lina 7:02 importance of Ur 7:34 what tou…

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Episode 102: DONNIE WAHLBERG?!-SAW II with The Fright of Your Life Podcast 1:33:24

5M ago1:33:24

1:33:24

It's another episode of ExtravaganSAW! This week, we are joined by the The Fright of Your Life Podcast for a very romantic Valentine's Day special! We break down our love of SAW II and ask some compelling questions about the franchise and a potential road trip spin-off!By Andrew Halsey and Aryn Smidt

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"What’s Up With Old Men? On Gerontocracy" - OaD Ep. 186 1:34:46

6M ago1:34:46

1:34:46

"What’s Up With Old Men? On Gerontocracy" - Owls at Dawn, Episode 186 Shitty Minute: Who is the Taylor Swift for Men? | Main Segment: The Trouble with Old Men | Sticky Leaves: Mr. and Mrs. Smith (tv show) Music by Blue Ducks - "Four Inches of Water" Read Moyn’s essay here ___________ For OaD merch, visit our site here. To gain access to bonus episo…

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"What the F*ck is Money? Chat with Colin Drumm" - OaD Ep. 185 1:57:52

6M ago1:57:52

1:57:52

"What the F*ck is Money? Chat with Colin Drumm" - Owls at Dawn, Episode 185 Main Segment: Interview w/Colin Drumm about money and philosophy and history and debt and more Music by Blue Ducks - "Four Inches of Water" Visit the Mimbres School here. Read Colin’s (excellent) dissertation on money here. ___________ For OaD merch, visit our site here. To…

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Episode 101: WE Want to Play A Game!- SAW 2:00:29

6M ago2:00:29

2:00:29

Welcome to our 2024 retrospective series...ExtravaganSAW! We are are watching every film in the SAW franchise and doing a deep dive into every film. This week we are joined by SAW enthusiast Samantha McLaren!By Andrew Halsey and Aryn Smidt

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"Can Music Save Us? Chat w/Macon Holt" - OaD Ep. 184 1:56:19

6M ago1:56:19

1:56:19

"Can Music Save Us? Chat w/Macon Holt" - Owls at Dawn, Episode 184 Shitty Minute: There’s not enough time in the day, literally | Main Segment: Interview w/Macon Holt about the sonic shimmer within popular music, Afropessimism, and political possibility | Sticky Leaves: Reservation Dogs Music by Blue Ducks - "Four Inches of Water" Read Macon’s essa…

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63: Enrique Jiménez: the electronic Babylonian Library 31:39

6M ago31:39

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Enrique introduces us to a major new resource in digital assyriology: The electronic Babylonian Library. What does it offer and what are its aims? He discusses the issues facing the field and the potential of digital tools, including AI, to help solve them. To what extent can Babylonian literature be reconstructed now, and what we can do with it? 2…

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Episode 100: A Deadite Extravaganza!- The Evil Dead 1:12:34

6M ago1:12:34

1:12:34

Welcome to our 100th episode! We can't believe we have made it this far and we love everyone who has tagged along on this weird and wild journey. We thought it only right to cover a film that is near and dear to our hearts in many different ways, The Evil Dead! We talk about the films legacy, personal responses to the film, the hilarious musical, a…

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"Are We Living in Nihilistic Times?" - OaD Ep. 183 2:01:33

6M ago2:01:33

2:01:33

"Are We Living in Nihilistic Times?" - Owls at Dawn, Episode 183 Shitty Minute: Another rant about Christian Evangelicalism | Main Segment: Wendy Brown’s new book on Nihilistic Times | Sticky Leaves: Justin Taylor’s novel Reboot Music by Blue Ducks - "Four Inches of Water" Read the interview w/ Wendy Brown here. ___________ For OaD merch, visit our…

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"In Praise of Raw-Dogging the World: Sex, Art, and Consumerism" - OaD Ep. 182 1:47:53

7M ago1:47:53

1:47:53

"In Praise of Raw-Dogging the World: Sex, Art, and Consumerism" - Owls at Dawn, Episode 182 Shitty Minute: Sydney Drivers Suck | Main Segment: Sex, Art, and Consumerism | Sticky Leaves: The Curse Music by Blue Ducks - "Four Inches of Water" Read the essay “The Puritanical Eye” here. ___________ For OaD merch, visit our site here. To gain access to …

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Episode 99: Party Like It's Episode 99! A Look Back at 2023 2:31:29

7M ago2:31:29

2:31:29

Welcome back to the show! We are back in 2024 and we are taking a look back at all our favorite horror films of the last year! We are joined, once again, by the ever-fabulous people HorrorSloth, Samantha McLaren, Dave Richards, and Tara & Riley from the Fright of Your Life Podcast! Join us as we discuss all our favorites, go on strange tangents, an…

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"When is it Right to Rebel?" - OaD Ep. 181 2:14:49

7M ago2:14:49

2:14:49

"When is it Right to Rebel?" - Owls at Dawn, Episode 181 Shitty Minute: The problem with absolutizing power asymmetry | Main Segment: When is it Right to Rebel? | Sticky Leaves: Keanu Reeves is writing a book! Music by Blue Ducks - "Four Inches of Water" Read Tommie Shelby’s essay here. ___________ For OaD merch, visit our site here. To gain access…

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"Never Go Full Ontotheology: On Thought and Being" - OaD Ep. 180 2:37:18

7M ago2:37:18

2:37:18

"Never Go Full Ontotheology: On Thought and Being" - Owls at Dawn, Episode 180 Shitty Minute: Against liking things | Main Segment: 4 Orientations of Thought | Sticky Leaves: Flora and Son Music by Blue Ducks - "Four Inches of Water" ___________ For OaD merch, visit our site here. To gain access to bonus episodes, the community Discord, and more, v…

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"Elites Are Silencing Expressions of Palestinian Solidarity" - OaD Ep. 179 1:45:59

7M ago1:45:59

1:45:59

"Elites Are Silencing Expressions of Palestinian Solidarity" - Owls at Dawn, Episode 179 Shitty Minute: The Emptiness of Political Realism | Main Segment: Elites are silencing expressions of Palestinian solidarity | Sticky Leaves: Christmas Read Austin’s Jacobin article here Read the first draft of Austin’s article here Music by Blue Ducks - "Four …

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62. Prize-winning assyriology 30:55

8M ago30:55

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At the Rencontre in Leiden this summer, the IAA awarded its annual prizes celebrating the excellence of early career scholars. There were prizes for the best dissertation, best first article, and a research subsidy. I tracked down the prize winners to ask them about their work. 2:17 Clélia Paladre 2:57 thesis on Iranian glyptic 4:38 the Proto-Elami…

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"From Muslim, To Atheist… To Christian?" - OaD Ep. 178 1:50:08

8M ago1:50:08

1:50:08

"From Muslim, To Atheist… To Christian?" - Owls at Dawn, Episode 178 Shitty Minute: Policing Feelings | Main Segment: Will Christianity Save the West? | Sticky Leaves: Godzilla Minus One Read Ali’s article here Music by Blue Ducks - "Four Inches of Water" ___________ For OaD merch, visit our site here. To gain access to bonus episodes, the communit…

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Episode 98: TESTIFY!-Repo the Genetic Opera 49:08

8M ago49:08

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Welcome back to a very musical episode of the show! This week we are discussing one of Aryn's favorite musical's, Repo the Genetic Opera! We talk all things SAW sets, unique singing voices, and punk rock filming.By Andrew Halsey and Aryn Smidt

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"The Obligations of the Oppressed: On Israel and Palestine, Redux" - OaD Ep. 177 2:00:11

8M ago2:00:11

2:00:11

"The Obligations of the Oppressed: On Israel and Palestine, Redux" - OaD Ep. 177 Shitty Minute: A Plea for Internationalist Politics | Main Segment: Israel, Palestine, Walzer, and the Obligations of the Oppressed, Redux | Sticky Leaves: Community is Rad Read Walzer’s Atlantic article here Read Walzer’s older essay here Music by Blue Ducks - "Four I…

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Episode 97: Heads Will Roll- Sleepy Hollow 58:33

8M ago58:33

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Hello, and welcome back to the show! This week, we are covering the classic and under-appreciated Sleepy Hollow! We cover everything from the number of times Johnny Depp faints, the lore of the original story, & Tim Burton!By Andrew Halsey and Aryn Smidt

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"Do the Oppressed Have Obligations? On Israel and Palestine" - OaD Ep. 176 2:03:59

8M ago2:03:59

2:03:59

"Do the Oppressed Have Obligations? On Israel and Palestine" - OaD Ep. 176 Shitty Minute: American Evangelicals’ Support of Israel is Psychotic | Main Segment: Israel, Palestine, Walzer, and the Obligations of the Oppressed | Sticky Leaves: Killers of the Flower Moon Read Walzer’s article here Music by Blue Ducks - "Four Inches of Water" __________…

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"The Mountains Are Calling, We Must Go: John Muir" - OaD EP. 175 1:40:04

9M ago1:40:04

1:40:04

"The Mountains are Calling, We Must Go: John Muir" - OaD Ep. 175 Shitty Minute: Sports Gambling | Main Segment: John Muir | Sticky Leaves: Perfect Days Music by Blue Ducks - "Four Inches of Water" ___________ For OaD merch, visit our site here. To gain access to bonus episodes, the community Discord, and more, visit our Patreon account. All funds w…

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61. Shigeo Yamada: Yasin Tepe: on the margins of empire 27:53

9M ago27:53

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Shigeo shares the results of fieldwork at a site that was once a key city on the edges of the Assyrian empire. How do we know which city it was? He describes the key finds, and interprets their significance. What can we learn from a necklet? 2:22 Yasin Tepe 4:54 goals 6:38 identification as Dur-Ashur 9:12 results 12:44 who lived there? 13:44 inscri…

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Episode 96: Hollow Man is Shallow Man- Hollow Man (2000) 50:45

9M ago50:45

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This week, we are jumping into some Sci-Fi Horror with Paul Verhoeven's Hollow Man! We are talking about everything, from some incredible 2000s-era era special effects to the like-ability of a latex-covered Kevin Bacon!By Andrew Halsey and Aryn Smidt

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"Better Call Saul: The Greatest Show Ever?!? " - OaD Ep. 174 1:39:03

9M ago1:39:03

1:39:03

"Better Call Saul: The Greatest Show Ever?!?" - OaD Ep. 174 Shitty Minute: What is philosophy good for? | Main Segment: Better Call Saul | Sticky Leaves: The Bear Music by Blue Ducks - "Four Inches of Water" ___________ For OaD merch, visit our site here. To gain access to bonus episodes, the community Discord, and more, visit our Patreon account. …

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Episode 95: That There Myers Boy Is At It Again!-Halloween (1978) 1:07:28

9M ago1:07:28

1:07:28

Welcome back, everyone! It's Halloween season, and what better way to celebrate than to celebrate 45 years of Michael Myers? That's right, we are diving right into the 1978 classic! We discuss everything from horror themes to The Dukes of Hazzard and The Scream Queen Jamie Lee!By Andrew Halsey and Aryn Smidt

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Episode 94: Darkness is a Person, Darkness is my Friend- Lights Out 48:39

10M ago48:39

48:39

Welcome back to the show! This week, we are talking about the film Lights Out! We cover all things dark and spooky and attempt to answer the age-old question, "Do ghosts age?"By Andrew Halsey and Aryn Smidt

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60. Susanne Paulus: Back to School in Babylonia 46:19

10M ago46:19

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Susanne pulls back the curtain on how exhibitions are made. She explains how the topic was chosen, and how that vision is translated into reality. How long does it take, how many people are involved, and just what needs to be done? 2:17 about Back to School 3:27 goals 5:37 what's on show? 7:16 star pieces 10:10 recreating an ancient school 11:05 ho…

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Episode 93: Slimy, Yet Satisfying- Slither 1:03:50

10M ago1:03:50

1:03:50

We are getting gory and gross for this weeks episode, we are talking Slither! The one film we had to attempt watching multiple times because Aryn was too grossed out. We cover everything from Michael Rooker, hand grenades, and slug babies!By Andrew Halsey and Aryn Smidt

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Episode 92: Come Fight Me Amazon! You're Next 54:04

11M ago54:04

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Hello loyal listeners! This week we are looking for the magic in the film You're Next! We talk all things family trauma, buying questionable things on Amazon, and blenders!By Andrew Halsey and Aryn Smidt

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59. Louise Pryke: Ishtar then and now 30:21

11M ago30:21

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Louise discusses Ishtar, one of the most enigmatic and fascinating deities of the ancient Middle East. What characteristics were assigned to her, and what stories were told about her? What happened when Ishtar met Gilgamesh? Louise also discusses the reception of Ishtar and Gilgamesh. What do people find interesting about them now? She explains how…

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Episode 91: Chicks With Picks- The Descent 53:42

11M ago53:42

53:42

Welcome back to the show! This week, we are journeying to the earth's center and dealing with Gollum's uglier cousin. We are covering The Descent! Join us as we discuss madness, tight tunnels, and extreme adventures.By Andrew Halsey and Aryn Smidt

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Episode 90: ALVIN!!!! The Sadness 53:42

12M ago53:42

53:42

Trigger Warning: This episode contains conversations on sexual assault. Welcome back, everyone! This week we are covering the uber gory, uber scary, super stabby The Sadness! Buckle up cause this one is a wild ride!By Andrew Halsey and Aryn Smidt

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58. Looking back at RAI Leiden: on conferences, and catching up with guests 36:08

12M ago36:08

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This special episode is a follow-up on the big annual conference. I offer some thoughts on what happened, and on how things might be in the future. As part of this, I catch up with three colleagues who have appeared as guests. Two were among the very first guests, who kindly helped me start the podcast. It was a leap in the dark for all of us. Sinc…

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Ep 89: Gary Busey Fights A Werewolf- Silver Bullet 57:46

12M ago57:46

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Join us on our new (for the time being) biweekly format! This week were are watching Silver Bullet. Talking everything from King to a crazy Gary Busey!By Andrew Halsey and Aryn Smidt

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Finale of the New Lawyer Podcast 21:11

1y ago21:11

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This episode marks the finale of the New Lawyer Podcast and the New Lawyer Project (!!!) In the episode I explain what will happen to the existing episodes in the future, and I reflect on the project, and on the state of the legal industry now and into the future. I also let you know what I have been up to and where you can find the work I am makin…

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57. Looking forward to Leiden 22:55

1y ago22:55

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The organising team of RAI 68 Leiden introduce us to what we can expect from the conference. Why did they pick inequality as a topic? And how do they address inequality in the conference design? What role does live-streaming play in a modern Rencontre? 2:03 about RAI 68 Leiden 2:52 what's different? 3:33 childcare support 4:23 why "inequality" as t…

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56. Nicholas Reid: The Big House 30:53

1y ago30:53

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Nicholas explains about imprisonment in ancient Iraq. Were there prisons? Who would be confined, how long for, and why? What would someone do in prison? And whose interest did confinement serve? 2:08 confinement in ancient Iraq 5:11 were there prisons? 7:45 why would you be confined? 8:53 for whose benefit? 10:01 the religious dimension 14:11 sourc…

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