Best Wei Lin Podcasts (2024)

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Briana Doering: Ancient Migrations from Alaska to the Southwest 42:45

3h ago42:45

42:45

In this conversation, we focus on one research topic: the Dene Transition, a pivotal moment of change more than a thousand years ago, when people speaking Na-Dene languages, such as the modern Navajo and Comanche migrated out of Alaska, the Yukon, and British Columbia, eventually settling as far south as the border of Mexico.…

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S4E1 Veterinary Intern & Resident Wellbeing with Dr. Andria Jones 48:43

19m ago48:43

48:43

Welcome back to a brand new season of Vet Sessions! We hope everyone had a wonderful and restful summer. On our very first episode of Season 4, we welcome back Dr. Andria Jones to discuss the updated American Association of Veterinary Medical Colleges (AAVMC) guidelines for veterinary intern and resident wellbeing. Dr. Andria Jones is an OVC Profes…

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S3E18 Part 2: Infectious Disease Testing with Dr. Erin Phillips and Dr. Matt Kornya 47:53

3M ago47:53

47:53

Welcome everyone to the last episode of Season 3! Join us this week to learn more about infectious disease testing with OVC's internal medicine team, Dr. Erin Phillips and Dr. Matt Kornya. Keep listening for some fun case studies at the end, and if you haven't already, make sure to take a listen to Part 1 as well! We hope you enjoy listening!…

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S3E17 Part 1: Infectious Disease Testing with Dr. Erin Phillips and Dr. Matt Kornya 24:24

4M ago24:24

24:24

This week we have two special guests joining us on Vet Sessions! OVC's internal medicine doctors, Dr. Erin Phillips and Dr. Matt Kornya, return to talk about infectious disease testing with Dr. Shannon Gowland. Listen on to learn all about test selection and interpretation, what tests are available, and some tests to consider avoiding! We hope you …

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S3E16 Mass Submissions with Dr. Caitlin Evered 46:29

4M ago46:29

46:29

Mystified about mass submissions? In the dark about inking margins? Humbled by histopathology reports? Join Dr. Omar Khan this week as he interviews OVC's 2nd year Anatomical Pathology Resident, Dr. Caitlin Evered. Dr. Evered helps to simplify sample submissions to the benefit of your patients! We hope this week's episode helps to answer some commo…

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Kirk Freudenburg: The Cinematic Art of Virgil's World 40:22

5M ago40:22

40:22

Yale classicist Kirk Freudenburg discusses the epic poems of the ancient world. From the Iliad to the Aeneid.By Sebastian Wetherbee

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S3E15 Exotic Veterinary Medicine with Dr. Derek Laporte 22:25

5M ago22:25

22:25

Welcome back listeners! This week we have exotics veterinarian Dr. Derek Laporte join us virtually to talk all about his veterinary journey. Dr. Laporte practices in his clinic in Sudbury, Lasalle Animal Hospital. This episode he talks all about his experiences varying from clinic ownership, practicing as a new grad, and the needs an exotic veterin…

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S3E14 Veterinary Supplements with Dr. Sarah Abood 47:02

5M ago47:02

47:02

In a world of supplements out there, Dr. Sarah Abood joins Dr. Tiffany Durzi this week to help us sift through the massive amount of information out there. Dr. Abood is a veterinary nutritionist, pet food industry consultant and educator. After earning her Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) from Michigan State University, she completed a PhD in Ve…

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S3E13 Glaucoma in Cats and Dogs with Dr. Chantale Pinard 36:54

6M ago36:54

36:54

Join us this week to talk all about eyeballs! Dr. Chantale Pinard, a board-certified veterinary ophthalmologist at OVC teaches us all about canine and feline glaucoma. Dr. Pinard is an incredible ophthalmologist who is also a great mentor to OVC's veterinary students. Tune in to hear her eye-opening analogies and some really great advice to our gra…

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S3E12 NEW Treatment Guidelines for Feline Infectious Peritonitis (FIP) with Dr. Shauna Blois and Dr. Matthew Kornya 38:40

6M ago38:40

38:40

Welcome back to Vet Sessions! This week we have a particularly hot topic to share with our listeners: a new treatment guideline for Feline Infectious Peritonitis! Dr. Shauna Blois and Dr. Matthew Kornya talk all about the new treatment guidelines and how Canadian veterinarians now have legal access to remdesivir and GS-441524 through an Emergency D…

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Gino Caspari: Exploration on the Eurasian Steppe and Beyond 38:05

7M ago38:05

38:05

In this episode, I speak with Dr. Gino Caspari, an Explorers Club fellow and expert in the archaeology of the ancient Eurasian Steppe. Gino uses satellite imagery, LiDAR, and other forms of remote sensing paired with ambitious field surveys to discover new ancient sites. Check him out on Instagram @ginocaspari…

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S3E11 All things Liver (Part 2!) with Dr. Erin Phillips 37:40

7M ago37:40

37:40

Welcome back listeners! This week Dr. Shannon Gowland welcomes back Dr. Erin Phillips to complete her series on the liver! If you haven't already, we recommend listening to Season 3 Episode 6 for Part 1 of All Things Liver. We hope you enjoy listening!By Tiffany Durzi

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S3E10 Controversy around Grain Free Diets and Dilated Cardiomyopathy with Dr. Shari Raheb and Ms. Sydney Banton 37:52

7M ago37:52

37:52

This week, we have two special guests on Vet Sessions! Please join Dr. Tiffany Durzi as she interviews Dr. Shari Raheb, a board-certified veterinary cardiologist at the Ontario Veterinary College, and Ms. Sydney Banton, a PhD candidate at the Ontario Agricultural College. Both Dr. Raheb and Ms. Banton provide a lot of resources and information into…

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S3E9 Echinococcus multiocularis with Dr. Andrew Peregrine 27:07

8M ago27:07

27:07

This week we welcome back Dr. Andrew Peregrine! As many of our listeners may know, Dr. Peregrine is an Associate Professor in clinical parasitology at the Ontario Veterinary College. This episode, Dr. Peregrine chats with Dr. Omar Khan about Echinococcus multiocularis. This zoonotic parasite is commonly known as fox tapeworms, and is an emerging pu…

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S3E8 Feline IBD and GI Small Cell Lymphoma with Dr. Matt Kornya 41:05

9M ago41:05

41:05

Happy New Year listeners! To ring in 2024, we welcome back Dr. Matthew Kornya with Dr. Shannon Gowland. If you have a cat who seems to have endless hairballs, this episode is for you! This episode we are talking about Feline Chronic Enteropathy (also commonly known as IBD) and Feline GI small cell lymphoma. Join us for this interesting topic and se…

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S3E7 Behind the Microscope with Dr. Emma Stacey 43:28

9M ago43:28

43:28

Welcome back listeners! In our final podcast just before the holidays, please join Dr. Tiffany Durzi as she interviews Dr. Emma Stacey. Dr. Stacey is a recent OVC graduate and is currently completing her second year of residency in clinical pathology. This week, she talks about great sampling techniques and what you can do in clinic to optimize you…

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S3E6 All Things Liver with Dr. Erin Phillips 37:54

10M ago37:54

37:54

This week we are talking about all things liver! Dr. Shannon Gowland welcomes Dr. Erin Phillips back to talk about biliary tract anatomy, diseases, and bile acids testing. There are so many useful tips for listeners that can help further your understanding of the liver and how to manage liver disease in practice. We be-liver you will definitely enj…

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S3E5 Update on the Avian Influenza with Dr. Shayan Sharif 37:03

11M ago37:03

37:03

Do you remember Episode 16 from our very first season when we talked about the Avian Influenza? This week, join Dr. Omar Khan as he discusses updates on the Avian Influenza with Dr. Shayan Sharif! Dr. Sharif earned his Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree from the University of Tehran, and a PhD from the Ontario Veterinary College. Alongside his ro…

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S3E4 Communications Training at OVC with Ms. Jen Thurtell 24:30

11M ago24:30

24:30

Welcome back listeners! Join us this week as Dr. Shannon Gowland interviews the Manager of OVC's Medical Communications Program, Jen Thurtell. Jen organizes the Art of Veterinary Medicine (AVM) labs for Phase 1, 2, and 3 students, and coordinates the reflection of real life interactions Phase 4 students have with clients at the Primary Healthcare C…

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Wei-Cheng Lin: Stories of a Sacred Mountain in Medieval China 44:20

11M ago44:20

44:20

Art historian Dr. Wei-Cheng Lin and I discuss the arrival of Buddhism in ancient and early medieval China. We track the emergence of a major sacred site called Mount Wutai, discuss the symbolism of the mountains in Chinese history, and much more.By Sebastian Wetherbee

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S3E3 Everything Poo! Fecal Transplants with Dr. Allison Collier 32:02

11M ago32:02

32:02

This week we talk everything poo! Join Dr. Tiffany Durzi as she interviews Dr. Allison Collier all about fecal transplants in dogs and cats. Dr. Allison Collier is a board certified Internal Medicine specialist, and is also a faculty member of OVC's Department of Clinical Studies. Her research interests focus on small animal gastrointestinal diseas…

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Morag Kersel: Looters, Tourists, and Archaeologists in the Holy Land 41:21

11M ago41:21

41:21

Dr. Morag Kersel and I discuss the ethics of archaeology, including the challenges posed by looting, the illegal antiquities trade, and the curation crisis. We focus on these issues in Israel, Jordan, and Palestine, through the lens of Dr. Kersel's archaeological and ethnographic research.By Sebastian Wetherbee

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S3E2 Managing Proteinuria in Dogs and Cats with Dr. Erin Phillips 45:00

12M ago45:00

45:00

Join us this week as Dr. Shannon Gowland interviews OVC's internal medicine specialist, Dr. Erin Phillips. Dr. Phillips graduated from OVC in 2014, and recently obtained her internal medicine specialization after a rigorous internship and residency at the Ontario Veterinary College. We hope you enjoy this week's episode as she methodically breaks d…

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S3E1 Setting Up for Surgical Success with Dr. Will Hawker 1:06:20

1y ago1:06:20

1:06:20

Welcome to Season 3 of Vet Sessions! On our first episode of the new season, join Dr. Tiffany Durzi as she interviews Dr. Will Hawker on how to set yourself up for surgical success. Dr. Will Hawker is a current surgical resident at the OVC Companion Animal Hospital, and will be joining the faculty next year. Dr. Hawker gives useful tips on how to m…

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Brian Bauer: At the Edge of the Wari Empire 40:29

1y ago40:29

40:29

In this episode, Dr. Bauer tells me about his work studying a remote outpost of the Wari Empire, an enigmatic civilization that preceded the Inca in Andean prehistory. We discuss imperial expansion, social hierarchy, burials, and more.By Sebastian Wetherbee

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David Paradis: War and Honor in Medieval England 1:10:12

1y ago1:10:12

1:10:12

In this episode, David Paradis joins me to discuss the legacies of early medieval feuding and honor cultures. We examine how those forces shaped England, and Europe more broadly, across the middle ages.By Sebastian Wetherbee

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S2E15 Hookworms in Dogs with Dr. Andrew Peregrine 27:06

1y ago27:06

27:06

This week we welcome back Dr. Andrew Peregrine to talk about hookworms (Ancylostoma caninum) in dogs with Dr. Omar Khan. Dr. Peregrine is OVC's parasitology professor and veterinarian, and he was previously on Vet Sessions to discuss Tritrichomona foetus in cats. Dr. Peregrine has been at the Ontario Veterinary College since 1997 as an Associate Pr…

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S2E14 Itchy Dogs with Board Certified Dermatologist Dr. Liz Goodale 37:55

1y ago37:55

37:55

It's allergy season! Join us this week to listen to Dr. Shannon Gowland interview board-certified veterinary dermatologist Dr. Liz Goodale as she talks about how to manage itchy skin in dogs. Dr. Goodale received her veterinary degree from the Ontario Veterinary College and completed her dermatology residency at the University of California, Davis.…

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S2E13 Veterinary School Advice with OVC Class of 2023 Valedictorian, Dr. Hannah Mackellar 40:31

1+ y ago40:31

40:31

Have you ever wondered about what the vet school experience is like? Look no further as recent graduate of the OVC Class of 2023, Dr. Hannah Mackellar, chats with Dr. Tiffany Durzi about her experience in vet school. During her time as a veterinary student, Dr. Mackellar was the president of the Community Outreach Club and also delivered an inspira…

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S2E12 Certifications for Pain Management and Rehabilitation with Dr. Tiffany Durzi 19:27

1+ y ago19:27

19:27

Curious to learn more about pain management and rehabilitation? Join us this week to listen to a familiar voice, one of our hosts and founders of Vet Sessions, Dr. Tiffany Durzi. Dr. Durzi is a Diplomate of the American Board of Veterinary Practitioners (ABVP) in Canine and Feline Medicine, Certified Veterinary Acupuncturist (CVA), a Certified Cani…

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Adrian Chase: Mapping Ancient Maya Cities 59:06

1+ y ago59:06

59:06

In this episode, Dr. Adrian Chase takes us on a deep dive into the process of mapping and understanding ancient Maya cities, how the Maya shaped the natural world around them, and how studying ancient urbanism can enrich our understanding of modern cities.By Sebastian Wetherbee

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S2E11 Use of Cannabis in Veterinary Patients with Dr. Kim Lambert 16:03

1+ y ago16:03

16:03

Welcome back listeners! On this episode of Vet Sessions, Dr. Tiffany Durzi sat down with OVC graduate and Associate Registrar to the CVO, Dr. Kim Lambert. Dr. Lambert is a member of the quality practice team where she assists veterinarians in maintaining and improving their knowledge and skills throughout their careers. One question that she common…

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S2E10 Veterinary Practice Ownership and Economics with Dr. John Tait 36:45

1+ y ago36:45

36:45

Welcome back listeners! If you have ever considered owning a veterinary practice or getting involved in the business side of the veterinary industry, this is the episode for you. This week, Dr. Omar Khan had the pleasure of sitting down with veterinarian and OVC professor Dr. John Tait. Not only has Dr. Tait has been teaching professional career de…

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S2E9 Mental Health Surrounding Euthanasia with Emily Horton, RVT 1:03:33

1+ y ago1:03:33

1:03:33

This week we decided to switch gears and dive into an uncomfortable, yet critically important topic: mental health and euthanasia. To do so, Dr. Shannon Gowland sat down with registered veterinary technician and colleague, Emily Horton. Emily has been an incredible advocator for mental health in this profession for years. She, like so many others, …

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S2E8 Navigating Life as a New Graduate with Dr. Werdah Iqbal 33:19

1+ y ago33:19

33:19

Spring is in the air, which means all across Canada, classes of student veterinarians are preparing to enter the profession very shortly. To celebrate this, Dr. Shannon Gowland sat down with OVC 2020 graduate, Dr. Werdah Iqbal to find out what new graduates can expect in the first few years of practice. In this episode, Dr. Iqbal opens up about the…

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Catherine Kearns: Unearthing Iron Age Cyprus 39:25

1+ y ago39:25

39:25

A fascinating conversation on one of the lesser-known regions in the ancient Mediterranean. Dr. Kearns talks about her fieldwork studying archaic Cyprus. We talk about the rural landscapes of the Iron Age world, and why it's important to look beyond palaces and temples to the countryside, where most of the ancients lived their lives.…

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S2E7 Lyme Disease and the Canadian Tick Situation with Dr. Katie Clow 38:09

1+ y ago38:09

38:09

The abundance and distribution of tick populations in Ontario, as well as the whole of Canada, has changed dramatically over the last decade. With unusually warm winters and other shifts in our climate, some pet owners are finding ticks on their animals in months outside the typical tick season. This is a concern, as ticks carry many infectious and…

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McKenna Litynski: The Tales Bones Tell 36:29

1+ y ago36:29

36:29

A discussion on squeezing every possible bit of data from ancient bones. Learn how archaeologists analyze bone artifacts using cutting-edge paleoproteomics, spatial and statistical analyses, experimental archaeology, and more!By Sebastian Wetherbee

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S2E6 Veterinary Opportunities in Government and CFIA with Dr. Mary Jane Ireland 26:08

1+ y ago26:08

26:08

Welcome back to Vet Sessions! For this week's episode we wanted to take a break from clinically-focused content to look at the government industry of veterinary medicine. To speak to this, Dr. Omar Khan was fortunate enough to sit down with veterinarian, Canada's chief veterinary officer, and executive director of the Animal Health Directorate for …

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Christopher Milan: The Manchay Culture of Ancient Peru 46:59

1+ y ago46:59

46:59

How did civilization emerge on the Peruvian coast? Who were the Manchay? How did Amazonian civilization influence the coast, and what role did Shamanism play in Andean prehistory?By Sebastian Wetherbee

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S2E5 Managing Hypotension with Dr. Jocelyn Marchiori 32:34

1+ y ago32:34

32:34

Luckily, most patients undergoing general anesthesia in small animal practice are healthy and the procedures are elective. However, given the vasodilatory effects of our anesthetic agents, hypotension is a common sequelae that does need to be addressed. With a multitude of drugs and techniques at our disposal, it can be hard to figure out where to …

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S2E4 Cranial Cruciate Ligament Repair and Stem Cell Therapy with Dr. Melissa MacIver 29:36

1+ y ago29:36

29:36

Happy Family Day and welcome back to Vet Sessions! Today's episode is all about those infamous cranial cruciate injuries in our canine patients. Dr. Tiffany Durzi sat down with veterinarian, OVC professor, and specialist orthopedic surgeon Dr. Melissa MacIver to find out what the current recommendations are for diagnosis and treatment of this condi…

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S2E3 Canine Influenza with Dr. Scott Weese 38:41

1+ y ago38:41

38:41

Welcome back to vet sessions! This week Dr. Tiffany Durzi had the pleasure of sitting down with veterinary internal medicine specialist and the chief of infection control at OVC, Dr. Scott Weese. In this episode we cover what small animal practitioners need to know about this viral disease, including when and who to vaccinate, when and who to test,…

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S2E2 Heart Murmurs with Dr. Shari Raheb 22:18

1+ y ago22:18

22:18

Heart murmurs: we all love to pick them out, but don't necessarily love figuring out what to do next. For many veterinarians, navigating how to share your findings with the client, deciding to treat or not treat asymptomatic patients, and figuring out when to refer to a cardiology specialist can be difficult, and sometimes even controversial. To cl…

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S2E1 Lymphoma and Oncology Technology with Dr. Chris Pinard 27:37

1+ y ago27:37

27:37

Happy New Year and welcome back to the first episode of season two here at Vet Sessions. We have so much exciting and informative content to bring to you in 2023, we can't wait! To kick things off, Dr. Shannon Gowland sat down with veterinarian and oncology specialist Dr. Chris Pinard to talk about all things lymphoma. In this episode we get straig…

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S1E25 Opioid-Free Anesthesia and Analgesia with Dr. Carolyn Kerr 38:00

2y ago38:00

38:00

Opioids, as a part of a well-balanced anesthetic or analgesic protocol, are a staple in veterinary clinics worldwide. However, either because of current or future disruptions in supply, negative side effects in our patients, or the risk of abuse, some have started to question the use of opioids in veterinary medicine and discuss 'opioid-free anesth…

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S1E24 Feline Tooth Resorption and Dentistry with Dr. Amy Thomson Part 2 32:34

2y ago32:34

32:34

Welcome back! Last time Dr. Shannon Gowland sat down with veterinary dental specialist Dr. Amy Thomson to talk about her journey in small animal dentistry and her approach to feline tooth resorption. In this episode we go over extraction methods and tips for closing those 'wet-tissue-paper' gingival flaps that are every practitioner's worst nightma…

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S1E23 Feline Tooth Resorption and Dentistry with Dr. Amy Thomson 26:03

2y ago26:03

26:03

On this week's episode of Vet Sessions we are so excited to bring you some incredibly helpful content on small animal dentistry and specifically, feline resorptive lesions. To help us, Dr. Shannon Gowland has recruited veterinary dental specialist Dr. Amy Thomson to get us up to speed on what we need to know about this common dental disease in our …

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Jackson Crawford: Odin’s Advice and the Values of the Viking World 53:52

2y ago53:52

53:52

Dr. Jackson Crawford joins me to discuss ethics and beliefs in the viking world, through the lens of Hávamál, a collection of Old Norse poetry written from the perspective of Odin. The conversation meanders through topics including violence, relations between the sexes, magic and runes, honor, and reputation.…

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Evelynn Combs and Gerad Smith: Precolonial Coppersmiths of Alaska 42:58

2y ago42:58

42:58

In this episode, I speak with Evelynn Combs and Gerad Smith about the history of metalworking - particularly copper - in ancient Alaska. We talk about their experiments trying to reconstruct Dene methods of copper working, and I learn some of the meanings behind this traditional craft.By Sebastian Wetherbee

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