Best Thread Raiders Podcasts (2024)

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75: Beetlejuice & Batman Returns 1:19:43

2M ago1:19:43

1:19:43

It's Tim Burton (and Michael Keaton!) month here on the Costume Plot, so join us as we gab all about two of Burton's early films, Beetlejuice and Batman Returns. Featuring latex, piping, and child brides! Follow along with the visual analysis via these links! Beetlejuice: Instagram, Pinterest Batman Returns: Instagram, Pinterest Questions? Comments…

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74: Once Upon a Time & Riverdale 1:17:29

3M ago1:17:29

1:17:29

Consider this your stop if you want to get on a soapbox about TV shows that started really good and then crashed and burned. Because we're getting into two episodes of a couple of shows that did exactly that--Once Upon a Time (episode 1x07) and Riverdale (episode 1x01). Get into it! Follow along with the visual analysis via these links! Once Upon a…

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73: The Princess Diaries & 27 Dresses 1:19:59

4M ago1:19:59

1:19:59

It's time for some fun chick flicks today! Join us as we get into the costumes in The Princess Diaries and 27 Dresses, discussing Harry Winston, Gone with the Wind, and of course, the many charms of James Marsden. Note: something that came up when Sarah looked for IG accounts to tag from these designers is that DeBora Rachelle was a huge name in pr…

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72: Avatar: The Last Airbender with costume designer Farnaz Khaki-Sadigh 42:24

4M ago42:24

42:24

We're so excited to welcome back Farnaz Khaki-Sadigh, our first repeat guest! She's back to discuss her work on the new Netflix adaptation of Avatar: The Last Airbender. We also get the chance to ask her what she values in her team, and what advice she'd give her younger self. Follow Farnaz on Instagram and her website! Follow along with the visual…

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71: The Brothers Sun with costume designer Vera Chow 42:49

5M ago42:49

42:49

A bonus episode just for you! We're so excited to welcome costume designer Vera Chow to chat all about her work on Netflix's new show The Brothers Sun. We had a great time discussing not just the show, but fighting for AAPI justice, why jade is so important, and her a-ha moment at Cirque de Soleil. Follow Vera on her website and Instagram! Follow a…

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70: The Artful Dodger & Our Flag Means Death 1:10:37

5M ago1:10:37

1:10:37

Oh you wanted some period costumes? Well, here you GO! We decided to dive back into some TV shows this month with The Artful Dodger and Our Flag Means Death (episodes 1x03 and 1x04). Join us as we chat about plaid matching, the year 1717, and a few extra minutes at the end where we go on a tangent about Shadow & Bone! Follow along with the visual a…

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69: Barbie & Babylon 1:06:17

6M ago1:06:17

1:06:17

Happy 2024! We're kicking off our year with coverage of 2 movies starring Margot Robbie, Barbie and Babylon. Listen in as we discuss stereotypical 20s looks, Chanel, and more! PSA: Sorry that Sarah's audio is a little quiet! Follow along with the visual analysis via these links! Barbie: Instagram, Pinterest Babylon: Instagram, Pinterest Questions? …

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68: Love Actually & Mean Girls 1:24:46

7M ago1:24:46

1:24:46

Lucky you, it's another episode for your ears! This week the theme is "mid-2000s-Christmas-adjacent" as we cover Love Actually and Mean Girls. Join us for a fun, tangent-filled discussion about hats at weddings, KNITWEAR, and what we wore in high school. Follow along with the visual analysis via these links! Love Actually : Instagram, Pinterest Mea…

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67: Gilmore Girls #1.1 & Good Omens #1.1 1:05:24

8M ago1:05:24

1:05:24

We decided to go for some TV shows this month, but we picked 2 very different shows... what else is new? Join us as we dissect the costumes in the pilots for Gilmore Girls and Good Omens. We chat about Delia's, cheap looking Biblical costumes, and so much more. Follow along with the visual analysis via these links! Gilmore Girls: Instagram, Pintere…

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66: Hook & Scream 1:03:52

9M ago1:03:52

1:03:52

A very happy spooky season to you and yours! In this episode, we picked a couple of 90s films that have a bit of an autumnal vibe, Hook and the original Scream. Join us as we discuss Edvard Munch, 80s lamé, and so much more. Nylon interview with Cynthia Bergstrom Follow along with the visual analysis via these links! Hook: Instagram, Pinterest Scre…

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65: Painkiller with costume designer Avery Plewes 48:07

10M ago48:07

48:07

On today's bonus episode, we have costume designer Avery Plewes on the show to chat all about her work on Netflix's new show Painkiller. We had a great conversation, ranging in topic from 2000s era fashion, the challenges of filming, and Avery's start in costuming. Follow Avery: Instagram Website Follow along with the visual analysis via these link…

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64: Burlesque & The Greatest Showman 1:06:22

11M ago1:06:22

1:06:22

It's movie musicals day as we tackle a couple of Big Costume movies, Burlesque and The Greatest Showman. Join us as we go over Cabaret references, PT Barnum being a scumbag, and so much more. Follow along with the visual analysis via these links! Burlesque: Instagram, Pinterest The Greatest Showman: Instagram, Pinterest Questions? Comments? Suggest…

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63: Twisted Metal with costume designer Liz Vastola 50:52

11M ago50:52

50:52

We've got an amazing bonus episode for you this month, a joyful and entertaining interview with costume designer Liz Vastola. She's here to chat all about her work on Peacock's new show Twisted Metal, as well as her career up to this point and how she got here. Follow Liz: portfolio site, Instagram Follow along with the visual analysis via these li…

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62: Tetris & That Thing You Do! 1:00:22

12M ago1:00:22

1:00:22

The theme is loose (menswear?) this week as we cover 2 movies that we just felt like covering! Join us in dissecting Tetris and That Thing You Do!, diving into the sludgy colors of Russia, interesting ties, and pooping your pants in costume??? Follow along with the visual analysis via these links! Tetris: Instagram, Pinterest That Thing You Do!: In…

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61: The SpongeBob Musical & Diana: The Musical 59:23

1y ago59:23

59:23

We're back and ready to get into some more theatre! Today we're covering two Broadway musicals available on streaming services: The SpongeBob Musical and Diana: The Musical. Join us as we explore 99 cent store explosions, trick wedding dresses, and more. Follow along with the visual analysis via these links! The SpongeBob Musical : Instagram, Pinte…

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60: Lara Croft: Tomb Raider & Clue 1:05:20

1y ago1:05:20

1:05:20

Ready to play? We're jumping into some costume analysis from 2 movies based on games, Lara Croft: Tomb Raider and Clue! Join us as we discuss character archetypes, Steve Jobs suits, and the ethics of tomb raiding. Follow along with the visual analysis via these links! Tomb Raider: Instagram, Pinterest Clue: Instagram, Pinterest Questions? Comments?…

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59: Romy and Michele's High School Reunion & She's All That 1:08:45

1y ago1:08:45

1:08:45

Any 90s babies out there? Flash back with our analysis of two iconic films from the time, Romy & Michele's High School Reunion and She's All That. Follow along with the visual analysis via these links! Romy & Michele: Instagram, Pinterest She's All That: Instagram, Pinterest Questions? Comments? Suggestions for future episodes? Email thecostumeplot…

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The Legend of John Brown's Baby Kiss Revisited 38:54

1+ y ago38:54

38:54

In this episode, Lou does a deep dive evaluation of the legend of John Brown kissing a black baby on the day of his execution, a story that has been enshrined in poetry and paintings. Sharing his research on the topic, Lou considers the evidence and draws some interesting conclusions suggesting that this legend may have more than a core of truth. C…

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58: The Hunger Games & Blade Runner 1:01:47

1+ y ago1:01:47

1:01:47

It's time for some dystopian movies! Join us as we cover The Hunger Games and Blade Runner, two very different but both dystopian future movies. Follow along with the visual analysis via these links! The Hunger Games: Instagram, Pinterest Blade Runner: Instagram, Pinterest Questions? Comments? Suggestions for future episodes? Email thecostumeplot@g…

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57: See How They Run & Mary Queen of Scots 1:03:10

1+ y ago1:03:10

1:03:10

We're celebrating another great actress for March--Saoirse Ronan! Join us as we talk all about See How They Run and Mary Queen of Scots. The two time periods onscreen couldn't be more different! What fun. Note: we were both sick while recording this episode. We tried to edit out all the sniffles and coughs, but bear with us if our energy seems lowe…

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"From John Brown to James Brown": A Conversation with Ed Maliskas 46:41

1+ y ago46:41

46:41

In this episode, Lou shares a conversation with author Ed Maliskas, a musician, clergyman, and researcher, the author of John Brown to James Brown: The Little Farm Where Liberty Budded, Blossomed, and Boogied (2016). In this fascinating discussion, Ed talks about coming to learn about the old Kennedy Farm in Maryland where John Brown and his raider…

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56: 50 First Dates & Ever After 1:12:34

1+ y ago1:12:34

1:12:34

Happy Feb-Drew-ary! We're celebrating the month of love with 2 romantic movies that just so happen to both star Drew Barrymore--50 First Dates and Ever After. Join us as we discuss coconut bras, tennis whites, and stick-em rhinestones. Frock Flicks info about Ever After Follow along with the visual analysis via these links! 50 First Dates: Instagra…

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55: Kindred with costume designer Jaclyn Banner 1:03:33

1+ y ago1:03:33

1:03:33

We're so excited to be joined by costume designer Jaclyn Banner to chat all about her work designing FX on Hulu's new show Kindred, based on the book by Octavia E. Butler. Jaclyn gives us all the behind the scenes tidbits on selecting fabrics, working closely with actors in fittings, and her path to costume design. Follow Jaclyn! Jaclyn's website I…

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The Sellout of Harper's Ferry Station: The Difficult Case of Heyward Shepherd 44:09

1+ y ago44:09

44:09

In this episode, Lou takes on the difficult theme of Heyward Shepherd, the black porter who was mortally wounded by John Brown's men during the Harper's Ferry raid, on the night of October 16, 1859. Reviewing the initial incidents of the raid, Lou considers the conventional narrative of Shepherd's demise, but then takes a sharp left turn: was Heywa…

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54: Back to the Future & Pleasantville 1:04:03

1+ y ago1:04:03

1:04:03

It's a time travel kind of day for our first episode of 2023! We're covering two movies that go back to the 50s with Back to the Future and Pleasantville. We discuss period accurate guitars, polyester, and bullet bras. Follow along with the visual analysis via these links! Back to the Future: Instagram, Pinterest Pleasantville: Instagram, Pinterest…

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53: The Woman King with costume designer Gersha Phillips 1:01:34

1+ y ago1:01:34

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December's bonus episode featured special guest Gersha Phillips, who is here to chat about her work on the new movie The Woman King, a period epic which tells the story of the female Agojie warriors of the West African kingdom of Dahomey. She gives us all the inside scoop on working in South Africa, finding local artists, and her path to costume de…

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Reaction & Reflection: David Blight on John Brown - - "John Brown Terrorist or Hero?" 52:07

1+ y ago52:07

52:07

After an extended hiatus, Lou returns with a reaction & reflection upon the YouTube video, "John Brown: Terrorist or Hero?" which features a short lecture by the eminent historian David Blight. John Brown Today features the audio version here, and listeners can also view the reaction & reflection video here (or copy this link: https://www.youtube.c…

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52: Miracle on 34th Street (1947) & How the Grinch Stole Christmas (2000) 1:02:51

1+ y ago1:02:51

1:02:51

Happy Holidays from the Costume Plot! We're excited to be talking about two Christmas classics, the original Miracle on 34th Street and the Jim Carrey Grinch. Join us as we explore drunk Santa, yak hair, and so much more. Follow along with the visual analysis via these links! Miracle on 34th Street: Instagram, Pinterest The Grinch: Instagram, Pinte…

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51: The Handmaid's Tale with costume designer Leslie Kavanagh 1:01:54

1+ y ago1:01:54

1:01:54

We're so excited to welcome costume designer Leslie Kavanagh, who is here to chat all about her work on season 5 of Hulu's The Handmaid's Tale! We learned all about her journey towards the show, designing the new Gilead ranking of the Plums, and who might be inside June's locket. Follow Leslie online: Leslie's instagram Leslie's website Follow alon…

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50: A Knight's Tale & The Imaginarium of Dr. Parnassus 1:03:23

1+ y ago1:03:23

1:03:23

Oh look, a new episode! This week we decided to do a Heath Ledger tribute, with his first breakout role and his last role. But it's not all sad because we discuss armor, anachronistic period mashups, and the strange, strange mind of Terry Gilliam. Follow along with the visual analysis via these links! A Knight's Tale: Instagram, Pinterest The Imagi…

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What Did Blacks Really Think of John Brown? Kudos & Conflicts (Part 1) 30:32

1+ y ago30:32

30:32

In Part 1 of "What Did Blacks Really Think of John Brown?" Lou reflects upon the question of white allies, particularly in the case of John Brown's story. What did black leaders and other associates really think of John Brown? Recalling Brown's devotion to black liberation and notable devotion to human equality, Lou suggests nevertheless that human…

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What Did Blacks Really Think of John Brown? The Question of "Sambo Mistakes" (Part 2) 28:06

1+ y ago28:06

28:06

In Part 2 of this two-part episode, Lou reflects upon the question of white allies, particularly in the case of John Brown's story. What did black leaders and other associates really think of John Brown? Recalling Brown's devotion to black liberation and notable devotion to human equality, Lou suggests nevertheless that human interaction is by natu…

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49: Train to Busan & Practical Magic 1:06:50

1+ y ago1:06:50

1:06:50

Happy spooky season! We hope you enjoy our exploration of these two spooky movies, Train to Busan and Practical Magic. There's something for everyone, including discussion of watery blood, cowboy vampires, and the Edwardian Faire. Follow along with the visual analysis via these links! Train to Busan (TW for blood--fairly fake looking): Instagram, P…

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48: Emily the Criminal with costume designer Amanda Wing Yee Lee 41:48

2y ago41:48

41:48

We're so excited to be joined by designer Amanda Wing Yee Lee this week to talk all about her work on the new film Emily the Criminal! We learn about her background, her process for designing the film, and her attraction to misunderstood characters. Please note there is some background noise in this episode but we did our best to edit around it! Fo…

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47: Miss Congeniality & Little Miss Sunshine 1:00:45

2y ago1:00:45

1:00:45

She's beauty and she's grace, she's another episode of the Costume Plot! Join us as we go over the costumes in two films about beauty pageants, Miss Congeniality and Little Miss Sunshine. Featuring discussions about Herve Leger and terrifying children's pageants. Trigger warning: mentions of suicide and discussion about body image. Follow along wit…

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Questioning John Brown’s Sanity: A Historical Thread Considered 48:50

2y ago48:50

48:50

Many people in the United States, especially (but not exclusively) white people, tend to think of John Brown as someone who was "crazy." In this episode, Lou surveys what he calls a historical "thread" regarding the alleged insanity of Brown. Beginning with affidavits filed in Virginia in 1859 in an attempt by friends and relatives in Ohio to spare…

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46: Mystic Pop-Up Bar #1.7 & Squid Game #1.1 54:41

2y ago54:41

54:41

Welcome to a new episode! Join us as we discuss a couple of Korean shows, Mystic Pop-Up Bar and Squid Game. The afterlife and... extreme violence? Sure! NY Times article: When a Track Suit Embodies a Nation Follow along with the visual analysis via these links! Mystic Pop-Up Bar: Instagram, Pinterest Squid Game: Instagram, Pinterest Questions? Comm…

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45: Titanic & Steve Jobs 57:59

2y ago57:59

57:59

We're back! We hope you had a great July! We're ready to rock with some Kate Winslet movies this week, Titanic and Steve Jobs! Join us as we explore the topics of 1910s corseting, asymmetry in the 80s, and dampness levels. Follow along with the visual analysis via these links! Titanic: Instagram, Pinterest Steve Jobs: Instagram, Pinterest Questions…

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John Brown’s Trial: The “Lost” Narrative of George H. Hoyt 57:11

2y ago57:11

57:11

In this episode, Lou presents a narrative written by John Brown's young lawyer, George H. Hoyt, written only a few years after the abolitionist's hanging. Hoyt went to join John Brown in Charlestown, Virginia (today West Va.) and support his lawyers, but really went as a spy for Brown's supporters in the North who wanted to launch a rescue. But not…

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Why John Brown? A Biographer's Reflections in Response to a Thoughtful Critic 44:00

2y ago44:00

44:00

In this episode, Lou responds to the comments of a thoughtful but critical podcast listener who has well-stated reasons for asking, "why John Brown?" The question is a good one and Lou starts with personal and scholarly reflections on a range of views of Brown that range from anti-Brown to non-admirer. Then, Lou shares the podcast listener's commen…

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44: Umbrella Academy #1.1 & Stranger Things #1.1 1:00:10

2y ago1:00:10

1:00:10

More TV is happening! Let's get into some Netflix TV shows as we discuss the costumes in the pilot episodes of Umbrella Academy and Stranger Things. We explore boarding school uniforms, pastels of the 80s, and more! Tyranny of Style interview with Kimberly Adams (featuring moodboards) Follow along with the visual analysis via these links! Umbrella …

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43: Bend it like Beckham & Khoobsurat 57:04

2y ago57:04

57:04

What a treat, a new episode! Join us as we discuss the costumes in two Indian-centric movies, Bend it like Beckham and Khoobsurat. We chat all about Y2K fashion, sari terminology, and DJ Khaled lookalikes. Follow along with the visual analysis via these links! Bend it like Beckham: Instagram, Pinterest Khoobsurat: Instagram, Pinterest Questions? Co…

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42: Crazy Rich Asians & Shang-Chi 1:09:48

2y ago1:09:48

1:09:48

Happy Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month! We're celebrating by exploring the costumes in two big Asian American blockbusters, Crazy Rich Asians and Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings. We know this is just scratching the surface of what's out there, so we look forward to celebrating more AAPI work in the future! Follow along w…

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REUPLOAD: 41: Hello Dolly & Anne of Green Gables 1:18:07

2y ago1:18:07

1:18:07

Wow! How embarrassing! I uploaded the wrong audio track somehow! Whoops! Here is the actual episode! - Sarah Here we are with a very fun episode featuring fan-requested movies, Hello Dolly and Anne of Green Gables (the 1985 miniseries). Join us as we discuss period-does-period costuming, Laura Ashley, and Barbra Streisand's long nails! Follow along…

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Good Boy with a Gun: The Tragic Story of Will Leeman, A Harper’s Ferry Raider 48:00

2y ago48:00

48:00

In this episode, Lou does a deep dive into the story of William Leeman, the youngest of John Brown's Harper's Ferry raiders. From his origins in Maine to Kansas and his enlistment in John Brown's army, we look at the story of a young man with feet of iron and clay, whose death in Virginia in 1859 resonates with the racist gun violence and mass kill…

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"John Brown Has Been Lost to His Own Church": An Interview with Louis DeCaro Jr. by Dr. Chris Dost, July 10, 2021 54:45

2y ago54:45

54:45

In this episode, Lou is interviewed by Dr. Chris Dost, biblical scholar and pastor of the Northville Baptist Church in New Milford, Connecticut. This audio is excerpted from an interview recorded on July 10, 2021. Closing tune: "Amazing Grace" by Cooper Cannell Hey friends, click on this link to get your JOHN BROWN TODAY Podcast Mug! Feedback? http…

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40: Okja & Mad Max: Fury Road 1:01:33

2y ago1:01:33

1:01:33

Here we are with a coincidentally timed "eco commentary" theme for Earth Month! That worked out well! Strap in as we investigate the costuming in the films Okja and Mad Max: Fury Road, two films with eco-political messages. Be aware that we do discuss the upsetting plots of these films, and the Mad Max costumes feature a lot of body horror. Minor c…

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39: Upload with costume designer Farnaz Khaki-Sadigh 49:49

2y ago49:49

49:49

Costume designer Farnaz Khaki-Sadigh drops in to chat all about her work on the Amazon Prime Original show Upload (from Greg Daniels, creator of The Office)! We dive into the show with her, discussing how to design for the not-so-far-away future and building trust with actors, as well as getting a small peek into her current project, Avatar: The La…

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Biography: The Ups and Downs of Mr. Brown, 1835-1851 27:38

2+ y ago27:38

27:38

In this episode, Lou provides a slice of biography, zooming in on John Brown's personal and economic challenges as a frontier entrepreneur and his often forgotten comeback in the early 1840s. While overlooked by unstudied and prejudiced scholars, Brown actually bounced back in the mid-1840s and distinguished himself as one of the leading experts on…

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38: Spencer & The Electrical Life of Louis Wain 59:20

2+ y ago59:20

59:20

Jojo's back! Woohoo! Join us for an episode all about biopics where we cover the very recent films Spencer and The Electrical Life of Louis Wain! We had a great time doing a deep dive on Chanel, smocking, and more. Trigger warning: mention of eating disorder behavior in Spencer. Follow along with the visual analysis via these links! Spencer: Instag…

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