Best Jeffrey Somers Podcasts (2024)

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#211: The Spiral of Silence and How it's Terrible for Us, Christopher Balkaran 17:30

5h ago17:30

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Send us a Text Message. Friends - a quick episode introducing the concept of the 'Spiral of Silence'. The Spiral of Silence Theory, proposed by Elisabeth Noelle-Neumann, suggests that individuals may be less likely to express their opinions if they perceive that they are in the minority, due to fear of isolation or social rejection. This can lead t…

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#210: Understanding Breast Implant Illness, Dr. Amanda Savage Brown 1:05:36

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Send us a Text Message. Breast implants have been a popular cosmetic procedure since the 1960s. Initially, the silicone used in these implants was more liquid, but today’s implants are more viscous, often referred to as “gummy bear” implants. Despite technological advancements, the body often reacts to these foreign objects with an immune response,…

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The Eroticism of Contract and Gift 1:19:13

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The week Cooper and Taylor discuss chapter 1 of Jeanne Lorraine Schroeder's The Triumph of Venus The Erotics of the Market, Pandora’s Amphora: The Eroticism of Contract and Gift.By Cooper Cherry Jr.

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#209: Joe Biden and Divisions Within the Democratic Party, Dr. Alison Dagnes 1:06:57

3h ago1:06:57

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Send us a Text Message. In this conversation, Christopher Balkaran and Alison discuss the recent political events, including Joe Biden's presidency, the attempted assassination on Donald Trump, and the Democratic Party's internal dynamics. They explore the pressure on Biden to step down, the loyalty of his advisors, and the impact of polling data o…

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#208:The Impact of Chlorine on Water Quality, Dr. Angus Chu 1:02:21

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Send us a Text Message. Water quality is an important topic for Canadians to be aware of, as there are misconceptions about the abundance of fresh water in the country. Water quality is governed by federal and provincial agencies in Canada, with regulations in place to ensure public health and protect water resources. Chlorine is commonly used as a…

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#207: The Outrage Industry - Understanding Political Media with Dr. Jeffrey Berry 58:55

3h ago58:55

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Send us a Text Message. Dr. Berry delves into the role of social media in exacerbating political polarization, describing how algorithms create echo chambers that amplify extreme viewpoints. He highlights the importance of media literacy and quality journalism in countering misinformation and fostering a more informed public. The episode also explo…

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Rene Girard's Violence And The Sacred 1:10:13

10d ago1:10:13

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This week Cooper and Taylor discuss the first 4 chapters of Rene Girard’s Violence and the Sacred: Sacrifice, The Sacrificial Crisis, Oedipus and the Surrogate Victim, and The Origins of Myth and Ritual.Marcel Mauss's The Gift Episode:https://soundcloud.com/podcast-co-coopercherry/the-gift?si=75d82545bf564e358f5a22f2b59390c3&utm_source=clipboard&ut…

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#206: Instagram Debates with Open Minds: Christopher and Isidora on Respectful Disagreement 1:52:25

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Send us a Text Message. Christopher and Isidora discuss their unique approach to engaging in respectful conversations despite their differing perspectives. They explore the reasons behind political polarization, the use of violent lexicon in political discourse, and the challenges of gender-affirming care. They also discuss the need for more open c…

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Freud's Moses And Monotheism 1:29:54

24d ago1:29:54

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This week Cooper and Taylor discuss Freud's Moses and Monotheism. This builds on what Freud laid out in Totem and Taboo as well our as discussion on that text. Working through different modes of the Oedipus complex as put forth in the concept of the primal father. This relationship between law, economy and the social bond is the focus.Our episodes …

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The No Pants Cocktail Hour Episode 72: The Five People You Meet in the Laundromat 25:36

3d ago25:36

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Author Jeff Somers drinks some Nepalese Gurkhas and Guns Whiskey and reads two essays: "The Five People You meet in the Laundromat" and "Jeff Somers for Poet Laureate of Hoboken." jeffreysomers.comBy Jeff Somers

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Kara Kennedy - Dune: A Critical Companion 1:21:32

6d ago1:21:32

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This week Cooper and Taylor spoke with Dr. Kara Kennedy about her book, Frank Herbert's Dune: A Critical Companion. Dr. Kennedy's publications include the books Adaptations of Dune: Frank Herbert’s Story on Screen, Frank Herbert’s Dune: A Critical Companion and Women’s Agency in the Dune Universe: Tracing Women’s Liberation through Science Fiction …

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#205: Echo Chambers and Media Consumption, Dr. Alison Dagnes 1:04:25

9d ago1:04:25

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Send us a Text Message. Subscribe to Curious Mondays, My Weekly Newsletter! I sit down with Dr. Alison Dagnes, a political science professor at Shippensburg University and author of insightful books on political media. Dr. Dagnes shares her unique experiences, starting with her time as a producer for C-SPAN, and delves into the evolution of politic…

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Gilbert Simondon - On The Mode Of Existence Of Technical Objects 1:19:06

12d ago1:19:06

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This week Cooper and Taylor tackle the introduction and chapter 1 of Gilbert Simondon’s On the Mode of Existence of Technical Objects. Chapter 1 Genesis of the technical object: the process of concretization.PDF:https://monoskop.org/images/2/20/Simondon_Gilbert_On_the_Mode_of_Existence_of_Technical_Objects_Part_I_alt.pdfSupport us on Patreon:https:…

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#204: A Mother's Battle - Navigating the Opioid Crisis with Correne Antrobus 1:07:13

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Send us a Text Message. In this episode, I chat with Correne Antrobus, a dedicated advocate and member of Mom Stop the Harm, to explore the harrowing realities of the opioid crisis through her lived experience. Correne shares the personal journey of her daughter’s addiction, the challenges of seeking help, and the systemic gaps in addressing substa…

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Amy Ireland & Maya B. Kronic - Cute Accelarationism 1:48:23

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This week Amy Ireland and Maya B. Kronic joined Cooper and Taylor to discuss their collaborative project, Cute Accelerationism.Amy Ireland is a theorist and experimental writer based in Melbourne, Australia. Her research focuses on questions of agency and technology in modernity, and she is a member of the techno-materialist trans-feminist collecti…

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#203: Why Safe Injection Sites Matter: An Interview with Professor Mark Tyndall 1:00:05

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Send us a Text Message. 00:00 - Introduction and Background of Dr. Mark Tyndall 03:25 - The Importance of Harm Reduction in Treating Substance Use 05:58 - The Impact of Drug Use on Brain Rewiring 12:03 - Evaluating the Effectiveness of Supervised Injection Sites 16:02 - Challenges in Engaging Substance Users in Harm Reduction 24:07 - The Impact of …

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#202: Dr. Julian Somers - Harm Reduction as a Public Policy Response? 1:03:16

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Send us a Text Message. 00:00 -Understanding Opiate Use Disorder 03:15 - The Link Between Opiate Use Disorder and Theft 06:12 - The Impact of Crime on Community Upheaval and Safety 30:29 - The High Cost of Supporting Individuals with Opiate Use Disorder 36:43 - The Importance of Stable Housing and Community Connections 46:44 - Types of Housing and …

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The No Pants Cocktail Hour Episode 71: The Socioeconomics of the Private Detective 32:49

28d ago32:49

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Author Jeff Somers drinks some Michter's Small Batch Bourbon and reads his essay "The Socioeconomics of the Private Detective," published in 2015 by the Barnes & Noble Book Blog. jeffreysomers.comBy Jeff Somers

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Adrian Johnston - Infinite Greed 1:30:26

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This week Coop and Taylor had the pleasure of hosting Adrian Johnston. Adrian is Distinguished Professor in the Department of Philosophy at the University of New Mexico at Albuquerque. He is the author of many books, including Time Driven: Metapsychology and the Splitting of the Drive; Irrepressible Truth: On Lacan’s “The Freudian Thing”; and A New…

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#201: Dr. Ramona Coelho: The Dangers Of Medical Assistance in Dying 1:01:25

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Send us a Text Message. 00:00 Introduction and Dr. Coelho's Work with Marginalized Patients 03:23 The Importance of Community and Non-Medical Factors in Recovery 05:14 Examples of Recovery Without Medical Improvement 08:13 The Intersection of Medical Assistance in Dying and Recovery 10:17 The Messaging and Impact of Medical Assistance in Dying 11:4…

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Bradley Mclean - Deleuze, Guattari and the Machine in Early Christianity 1:34:55

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This week Cooper and Taylor spoke to Bradley McClean about his book, Deleuze, Guattari and the Machine in Early Christianity Schizoanalysis, Affect and Multiplicity.Dr. Bradley H. McLean is the Professor of New Testament Language and Literature at Knox College. He is the author of seven books including Biblical Interpretation and Philosophical Herm…

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Jason Read - The Double Shift: Spinoza and Marx on the Politics of Work 1:29:05

2M ago1:29:05

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This week Coop and Taylor speak with Jason Read on his recent book, The Double Shift: Spinoza and Marx on the Politics of Work.Jason is a Professor of Philosophy at the University of Southern Maine and whose works include The Micropolitics of Capital: Marx and the Prehistory of the Present; The Politics of Transindividuality; The Production of Subj…

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Ian Buchanan - Assemblage Theory 1:29:15

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Cooper and Taylor speak with Ian Buchanan, who is a Professor of Critical Theory and Cultural Studies at the University of Wollongong Australia. Ian is the author and editor of many books, some of which include Deleuzism: A Metacommentary; Fredric Jameson: Live Theory; and, most recently, The Incomplete project of Schizoanalysis: Collected Essays o…

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The No Pants Cocktail Hour Episode 70: The Devils In The Details 32:20

3M ago32:20

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Author Jeff Somers drinks some Rampur single cask and reads his essay "The Devil's in the Details," published in 2003 by the Drexel Online Journal. jeffreysomers.comBy Jeff Somers

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Gilbert Simondon - Form and Matter 1:39:19

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Cooper and Taylor discuss the Introduction and first chapter of Gilbert Simondon's Individuation in Light of Notions of Form and Information, Form and Matter.This volume was translated by our very own Taylor Adkins.https://www.upress.umn.edu/book-division/books/individuation-in-light-of-notions-of-form-andSupport us on Patreon:https://www.patreon.c…

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Elizabeth Grosz - The Incorporeal 1:49:49

3M ago1:49:49

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In this week's episode Cooper and Taylor speak with Elizabeth Grosz, who has published and edited over a dozen books and whose most recent work, The Incorporeal: Ontology, Ethics, and the Limits of Materialism, will be the topic of today’s discussion.Links:https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Elizabeth_Groszhttps://cup.columbia.edu/book/the-incorporeal/97…

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Jon Repetti - Lacan's Seminar 11 1:43:16

3M ago1:43:16

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This week, Jon Repetti joined Coop and Taylor for a discussion on Lacan's Seminar 11. Jon is finishing a phd in American literature at Princeton, focusing on naturalism, radical empiricism, and psychoanalysis. Support us on Patreon:https://www.patreon.com/muhhTwitter: @unconscioushhBy Cooper Cherry Jr.

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#200: Dr. Karen Neufeld and Dr. Jack Haggerty, Beyond the Verdict: Navigating MAID and Mental Health 1:03:51

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Send us a Text Message. Summary Dr. Jack Haggerty and Dr. Karen Neufeld discuss the inclusion of irremediability in Bill C-7, which allows for medical assistance in dying (MAID) even if natural death is not reasonably foreseeable. They explain that this inclusion was compelled by case law, specifically the Truchon case. However, they express concer…

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Jon Greenaway - An Introduction to the Work of Ernst Bloch 1:03:41

3M ago1:03:41

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Coop and Taylor speak with Jon Greenaway, aka The LitCritGuy. Writer, podcaster, and content creator from the North of England. Host of the Horror Vanguard Podcast. He writes about horror, contemporary capitalism, and cultural theory. Today we’ll be discussing his book, A Primer on Utopian Philosophy; An Introduction to the Work of Ernst Bloch.Jon'…

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Rocco Gangle - Autopoiesis and Eigenform 1:26:21

3M ago1:26:21

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Rocco Gangle joined Coop and Taylor to discuss a piece titled Autopoiesis and Eigenform by Louis H. Kauffman. Article Link:https://www.mdpi.com/2079-3197/11/12/247Rocco's first appearance:https://soundcloud.com/podcast-co-coopercherry/eric-schmid-rocco-gangle-on-mathematical-structuralism?si=26acc817ecf44e9d8f20a3b4c8330d06&utm_source=clipboard&utm…

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The No Pants Cocktail Hour Episode 69: I Wrote a Novel Because People Are the Worst 27:43

4M ago27:43

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Author Jeff Somers drinks some Oban 14 and reads his essay "I Wrote a Novel Because People are the Worst," published online in 2014 to promote his novel "We Are Not Good People" jeffreysomers.comBy Jeff Somers

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Freud's Totem and Taboo 1:23:43

4M ago1:23:43

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This week Coop and Taylor discuss Freud's Totem and Taboo. Ambivalence, Anti-Oedipus, repetition, sacrifice, cannibalism and more. Freud Playlist:https://soundcloud.com/podcast-co-coopercherry/sets/freud?si=7394d554bb4f4915ac9d731243e347f4&utm_source=clipboard&utm_medium=text&utm_campaign=social_sharingSupport us on Patreon:www.patreon.com/muhhTwit…

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Charles Stivale & Dan Smith - Deleuze on Painting and the Question of Concepts 1:54:15

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This week, Charles Stivale and Dan Smith returned to the podcast to discuss a series of lectures Deleuze delivered titled "Painting and the Question of Concepts". They also shared a bit about their experience with the Deleuze Seminars project hosted by Purdue University.Quick recapThe team discussed the introduction of a new feature on Zoom that ca…

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#199: Susan Desjardins, Dying with Dignity Canada and the Misinformation on MAiD 56:12

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Send us a Text Message. Subscribe to my Newsletter: https://substack.com/@openminds?utm_source=profile-page Subscribe to my Insta: @openmindspod The conversation explores the misinformation and mischaracterization surrounding medical assistance in dying (MAID). It highlights the need for accurate data and nuanced discussions to counteract the sensa…

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Brian Massumi - The Personality of Power 1:53:15

4M ago1:53:15

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Brian Massumi joined Cooper and Taylor for a discussion on his forthcoming book: The Personality of Power: A Theory of Fascism for Anti-Fascist Life.Massumi was instrumental in introducing the work of French philosophers Gilles Deleuze and Félix Guattari to the English-speaking world through his translation of their key collaborative work A Thousan…

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#198: Jane Katkova, Navigating Canada's Immigration Maze 1:00:30

5M ago1:00:30

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Send us a Text Message. I'm Back!! Subscribe to my Newsletter: https://substack.com/@openminds?utm_source=profile-page Subscribe to my Insta: @openmindspod In this conversation, Jane discusses the process for international students who want to study in Canada. She highlights the financial considerations and challenges they face, including the high …

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