Best Jonny Country Podcasts (2024)

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The Great Space Debate 53:01

4d ago53:01

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Aaron, Robert, and Jonny hold a very coherent and listenable debate about whether or not space sucks. (It doesn't.) You can find Aaron's slides here. Music by Daniel Griggs.By Stupid Anthropology

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S7 Ep. 38: Nicolás Medina Mora on Mexico’s First Woman President and the Country’s Political Future 54:50

6d ago54:50

54:50

Journalist and novelist Nicolás Medina Mora joins co-host V.V. Ganeshananthan and guest co-host Matt Gallagher to talk about Mexico’s president-elect Claudia Sheinbaum, who will be the first woman and first Jewish person to lead the country. Medina Mora explains current president Andrés Manuel López Obrador’s history, his hold on Mexico’s political…

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Climax (France) 2:06:22

9d ago2:06:22

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And 5, 6, 7, 8! Jonny and Aileen talk about the French film, Climax, directed by Argentino Gaspar Noé. Members of a dance troupe rehearsing in an abandoned school, drink a drug-laced sangria that causes their jubilant rehearsal to descend into a dark and explosive nightmare. Jonny and Aileen also discuss director Gaspar Noé and this movie's filming…

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GARTH ENCOUNTERS with DALE MARTIN 36:28

9d ago36:28

36:28

Dale Martin is an accomplished music columnist and theater production manager in New Braunfels, Texas. He joins Bri to talk about his hilarious journey full of Garth encounters, insane rider requests and bridging genres with his writing over the past four decades. Find Dale's weekly column at https://herald-zeitung.com/ Thanks to CH Lonestar Promo …

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S7 Ep. 37: Karen Solt on Being Gay in the Navy, ‘Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell,’ and Hiding for Her Life 47:31

13d ago47:31

47:31

In this Pride Month episode, Navy veteran and author Karen Solt joins co-host V.V. Ganeshananthan and guest co-host Matt Gallagher to talk about her experience of being gay while serving in the military. Solt, who retired as a senior chief petty officer in 2006 and served both before and during “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell,” talks about the Clinton-era p…

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Israel, Palestine, and You! 1:31:58

18d ago1:31:58

1:31:58

Robert, Aaron, and Jonny have a completely reasonable conversation about what's happening in Gaza. While listening, why not do something productive like donate to Medical Aid for Palestinians, UNHCR, or any number of other groups trying to materially improve the conditions of people who are the latest victims of the United States military-industria…

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S7 Ep. 36: Akuna Robinson on Going the Distance With Through Hiking 46:06

20d ago46:06

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With summer approaching, Army veteran and long-distance hiker Akuna Robinson joins host V.V. Ganeshananthan and guest co-host Matt Gallagher to talk about the experience of through hiking, or long-distance hiking a trail from end to end. Robinson, the first Black man to complete the Pacific Crest Trail, the Appalachian Trail, and the Continental Di…

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Eva (Argentina) 1:17:27

23d ago1:17:27

1:17:27

*Trigger Warning* The pandemic will be discussed! Jonny and Aileen talk about Argentinian short film, Eva. The pandemic that occurred years ago turns the nation into a religious society. Jonny and Aileen also discuss Argentinian director Gonzo Llorente and how the Covid 19 pandemic affected Argentina. Remember to subscribe, rate and review! Follow …

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WHY BMI? with MITCH BALLARD 27:31

23d ago27:31

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Live from the legendary Saxon Pub in Austin, TX, Bri sits with friend and BMI's Executive Director of Creative in Texas, Mitch Ballard. They discuss what BMI is and why it's important, along with the constantly evolving nature of the music business and what BMI is doing to keep up and help artists. Find more about BMI at https://www.bmi.com Thanks …

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S7 Ep. 35: Remembering Alice Munro: Jonny Diamond on His Mother and the Great Canadian Writer 54:45

27d ago54:45

54:45

Editor and writer Jonny Diamond joins co-hosts Whitney Terrell and V.V. Ganeshananthan to talk about Nobel Prize-winning short story writer Alice Munro, who passed away May 13 in the same Canadian town where Diamond’s mother died 12 years earlier. He outlines what made the lives of the two women similar—namely, marrying young and starting families …

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S7 Ep. 34: Prizes and Protests: Monica Youn on PEN, Activism at Literary Awards, and Gaza 49:44

1M ago49:44

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Following the cancellation of PEN America’s annual literary awards ceremony as well as its World Voices Festival, acclaimed poet Monica Youn joins co-hosts Whitney Terrell and V.V. Ganeshananthan to talk about political protests and literary prizes. Youn recounts the sequence of events that led her and eight other finalists for PEN’s $75,000 Jean S…

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Distancia de Rescate (Peru/Chile/Spain) 2:00:31

1M ago2:00:31

2:00:31

Jonny and Aileen talk about the film, based on the novel of the same name, Distancia de Rescate. The charged relationship between two moms, one a visitor and the other a local, reveals a looming environmental catastrophe and a tale of broken souls. Jonny and Aileen also discuss Peruvian director and co-writer, Claudia Llosa, Argentinian co-writer a…

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GOAT BLOOD with CODY & SHANNON CANADA 39:31

1M ago39:31

39:31

Texas Country artist Bri Bagwell chats with friend, mentor and famed lead singer of Cross Canadian Ragweed, Cody Canada and his wife/manager Shannon in the bus, covering a wide variety of topics like racial injustice, partying, the metal music scene and shifting priorities after having kids. Find Cody's music, tour dates and merchandise at https://…

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Selling Out 1:27:33

1M ago1:27:33

1:27:33

Jonny, Robert, and Aaron talk the ultimate sin: Selling out. Is there a counterculture? Are we all the sellout hobo from They Live? What are our personal brands? All these questions - and more - are asked in this episode of Stupid Anthropology. Oh yeah, we're Stupid Anthropology now. We will miss Rachel, but she's off to bigger and better things in…

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S7 Ep. 33: Polycules and Cuddle Piles: Brandy Jensen on the Mainstreaming of Polyamory 40:48

1M ago40:48

40:48

Writer Brandy Jensen joins co-hosts Whitney Terrell and V.V. Ganeshananthan to talk about polyamory’s place in the contemporary imagination. Jensen discusses the connections between polyamory and politics, noting its links to queer community and its defiance of normative gender roles. She analyzes protections for the rights of multiple-partner rela…

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S7 Ep. 32: This Strange Eventful History: Claire Messud on Blurring Family History and Fiction 44:24

2M ago44:24

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Author Claire Messud joins co-hosts Whitney Terrell and V.V. Ganeshananthan to talk about how the lines between autobiography and fiction blur, and the ways that families—real and imagined—hide their true histories. Messud’s new novel, This Strange Eventful History, out Tuesday, draws on her own family’s complex past, including their connections to…

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Desaparecer Por Completo (Mexico) 2:06:21

2M ago2:06:21

2:06:21

We're in for a sensory ride! Jonny and Aileen talk about the Mexican film, Desaparecer Por Completo. After visiting a crime scene, a callous tabloid photographer falls prey to a mysterious affliction. Jonny and Aileen also discuss director Luis Javier Henaine, actor Harold Torres, and el mercado Sonora. Remember to subscribe, rate and review! Follo…

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S7 Ep. 31: Come Together: Leah Hunt-Hendrix and Astra Taylor on Solidarity, Change, and Our Interconnected World 51:10

2M ago51:10

51:10

Authors and organizers Leah Hunt-Hendrix and Astra Taylor join co-hosts Whitney Terrell and V.V. Ganeshananthan to talk about the concept of solidarity, its reliance on relationship-building, and how it has been expressed in political movements, from recent pro-Palestine activism in the U.S. to the Polish organization Solidarność, a trade union fou…

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S7 Ep. 30: Cashing in on the White Bonus: Tracie McMillan on Privilege, Generational Wealth, and the Myth of Colorblindness 47:43

2M ago47:43

47:43

Author and journalist Tracie McMillan joins co-hosts Whitney Terrell and V.V. Ganeshananthan to talk about the concept of the “white bonus” and how systemic bias generates white wealth not only in daily life but across generations. She references racial covenants, incarceration rates, and housing codes that continue to impact families, Black and wh…

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Mate-Me Por Favor (Brazil/Argentina) 2:19:05

2M ago2:19:05

2:19:05

Jonny and Aileen are sent back to their youths once again with the Brazilian film, Mate-Me Por Favor. In the neighborhood of Barra da Tijuca in Rio de Janeiro, a wave of murders plague the area. What starts off as a morbid curiosity for the local youth slowly begins to spoil away at their lives. Jonny and Aileen also discuss director Anita Rocha da…

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WEARING TOO MANY HATS with KYLE GARRETT 34:06

2M ago34:06

34:06

I talked Kyle into joining me on this side of the camera for this episode and he had a lot to say about streaming and the need for being creative when it comes to releasing music these days. We thought this would be the perfect episode to announce that we are joining The Bluegrass Situation Podcast Network as their very first Good Country affiliate…

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S7 Ep. 29: There’s Going to Be Trouble: Jen Silverman on Generational Divides in American Politics 57:58

2M ago57:58

57:58

As the presidential election heats up and President Joe Biden struggles to keep young voters’ support, novelist Jen Silverman joins co-host V.V. Ganeshananthan to discuss generational divides in U.S. politics. Silverman, whose new book, There’s Going to Be Trouble, follows the political and sexual awakenings of a father and daughter in different er…

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S7 Ep. 28: How We Talk About Cancer: S.L. Wisenberg on Kate Middleton and the Language of the Big C 59:01

3M ago59:01

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In the wake of the news that Kate Middleton, the Princess of Wales, has cancer, author S.L. (Sandi) Wisenberg joins co-hosts Whitney Terrell and V.V. Ganeshananthan to talk about the control that public—and private—figures should have over the disclosure of their diagnoses. Wisenberg, who survived breast cancer, and Terrell, who was recently diagno…

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LIVE! from Devils River Distillery with MIKE CAMERON 49:49

3M ago49:49

49:49

Finally got to sit down with my friend and partner, Mike Cameron from Devils River Whiskey to talk about all the outstanding philanthropic work he's been doing with his company in addition to making the best whiskey there is right in downtown San Antonio. We recorded this one LIVE from the speakeasy in the distillery! If you are 21 or older, find D…

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REDUX: S7 Ep. 27: David Baron on What Literature Tells Us About the 2024 Eclipse 53:28

3M ago53:28

53:28

In anticipation of the total solar eclipse forecast for April 8, author and journalist David Baron joins co-hosts Whitney Terrell and V.V. Ganeshananthan to discuss his award-winning book, American Eclipse, which chronicles the remarkable solar eclipse of 1878. Baron, a self-proclaimed umbraphile, or eclipse chaser, explains why he chose to write a…

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The First Omen (USA) 1:07:40

3M ago1:07:40

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In this special ¡Uy Que Horror! episode, Jonny and Aileen discuss watching The First Omen. A young American woman is sent to Rome to begin a life of service to the church, but encounters a darkness that causes her to question her faith. They are also joined by writer and director of the film, Arkasha Stevenson, for a conversation on Brazilian legen…

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S7 Ep. 27: David Baron on What Literature Tells Us About the 2024 Eclipse 52:57

3M ago52:57

52:57

In anticipation of the total solar eclipse forecast for April 8, author and journalist David Baron joins co-hosts Whitney Terrell and V.V. Ganeshananthan to discuss his award-winning book, American Eclipse, which chronicles the remarkable solar eclipse of 1878. Baron, a self-proclaimed umbraphile, or eclipse chaser, explains why he chose to write a…

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S7 Ep. 26: En Vogue: Sally Franson on Fashion and Literature 50:44

3M ago50:44

50:44

Novelist Sally Franson joins co-hosts Whitney Terrell and V.V. Ganeshananthan to talk about Fashion Week 2024, the role fashion plays in characterization, and how stylish authors and characters have modeled and influenced tastes and trends. Franson reflects on her time working in the industry and discusses insiders’ perceptions of various Fashion W…

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Detrás de la Puerta (Argentina) 57:06

3M ago57:06

57:06

Our candles are flickering! Jonny and Aileen watch the Argentinian horror short, Detrás de la Puerta. Milagros performs a ritual to speak one last time with her dead father. She has to ask him for a favor, but doesn't know that calling the dead can bring terrible consequences. Jonny and Aileen also talk about Argentinian director Andrés Borghi and …

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KISSING FROGS with COURTNEY PATTON 37:43

3M ago37:43

37:43

Finally got to talk with my bestie Courtney Patton before our show together at Saxon Pub in Austin, TX. She even brought me gifts! This episode is full of hilarious Mile 0 stories, memories, ideas and more. Find Courtney's music, tour dates and merchandise at https://courtneypatton.com/ Thanks to CH Lonestar Promo for being the best merch company i…

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S7 Ep. 25: Ivy Pochoda on Iowa Basketball Star Caitlin Clark and Women Athletes in Popular Culture 52:05

3M ago52:05

52:05

Following a record-smashing performance by University of Iowa basketball star Caitlin Clark, now the all-time leading scorer in NCAA Division I basketball, novelist and former professional squash player Ivy Pochoda joins host V.V. Ganeshananthan to talk about portrayals of women athletes in media, literature, and film. Pochoda considers the gender …

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S7 Ep. 24: Lessons for Survival: Emily Raboteau on Mothering and Climate Change 49:00

3M ago49:00

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Writer Emily Raboteau joins co-hosts Whitney Terrell and V.V. Ganeshananthan to talk about mothering in the face of climate change and systemic inequality. Raboteau discusses the difference between “resilience” and “trauma-informed growth,” and considers which one more realistically describes how people react to devastation. She also reflects on wr…

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El Libro de Piedra (Mexico) 2:12:47

4M ago2:12:47

2:12:47

It's time for another Carlos Enrique Taboada film! Jonny and Aileen watch El Libro de Piedra. Sylvia has an imaginary friend. When strange things begin happening to her family and governess, they begin to fear Sylvia’s friend may not be imaginary after all. Jonny and Aileen also discuss the Mexican actors involved like Marga López, Norma Lazareno, …

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IT TAKES A VILLAGE with SCOTT SEAN WHITE 38:57

4M ago38:57

38:57

Scott Sean White is definitely the most prolific songwriter I know. He has become a dear friend over the years and has introduced me to many of my favorite people in the industry. We have a great conversation about songwriting and his new chart topping album. Also Rachel Loy, Melissa Fuller and Kate Bowen are the writers on Cowboy 😜 Find Scott's mu…

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S7 Ep. 23: Alabama’s Embryos: Briallen Hopper on the Personal and Political Consequences of the New IVF Court Decision 44:13

4M ago44:13

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Writer Briallen Hopper joins co-hosts Whitney Terrell and V.V. Ganeshananthan to talk about in vitro fertilization and the recent Alabama State Supreme Court ruling declaring that frozen embryos have the same rights as children. Hopper speaks about the science and thought behind freezing embryos versus eggs, as well as the religious language embedd…

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S7 Ep. 22: Hit ’Em Where It Hurts: Rachel Bitecofer on Democratic Strategies to Counter Republicans in the 2024 Election 49:05

4M ago49:05

49:05

Rachel Bitecofer, author of the new book Hit ’Em Where It Hurts: How to Save Democracy by Beating Republicans at Their Own Game, joins co-hosts Whitney Terrell and V.V. Ganeshananthan to talk shop about the election strategies Democrats should implement to combat Republicans and prevent fascism. Bitecofer discusses how Republicans use “negative par…

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Candyman (USA) 2:26:30

4M ago2:26:30

2:26:30

Do you dare say his name? Jonny and Aileen talk about the 2021 film, Candyman. For decades, the housing projects of Chicago's Cabrini-Green were terrorized by a ghost story of hook-handed killer. In present day, an artist begins to explore the macabre history of Candyman, not knowing it would unravel his sanity and unleash a terrifying wave of viol…

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PEOPLE SAY WEIRD STUFF with DUSTIN SCHAEFER 32:52

4M ago32:52

32:52

My friend Dustin, aka Sunshine, aka amazing musician, aka also Shane Smith's guitar player and harmonies, joins the pod today to talk about everything he's been up to. He even teaches me how to use a fire extinguisher! Find Dustin's music, tour dates and merchandise at @dustinschaefermusic on IG and FB Intro music: "Free Man" by Bri Bagwell Outro m…

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S7 Ep. 21: The Road From Belhaven: Margot Livesey and What Literature Can Tell Us About The Future 36:56

4M ago36:56

36:56

As the 2024 Presidential race heats up, award-winning fiction writer Margot Livesey joins co-hosts Whitney Terrell and V.V. Ganeshananthan to discuss the value of seeing the future in politics and in family life. Are the polls right? Will Donald Trump beat President Joe Biden in the November election? Livesey talks about the role predictions play i…

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S7 Ep. 20: ‘They Want What We Have’: Matt Gallagher on Supporting Ukrainians' Struggle for Liberation 53:25

4M ago53:25

53:25

Two years after Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, novelist, journalist, and veteran Matt Gallagher joins co-hosts Whitney Terrell and V.V. Ganeshananthan to discuss the current state of the Russo-Ukrainian war and why the country desperately needs the emergency aid in a bill currently under consideration in Congress. Gallagher, whose new novel Daybreak…

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El Conde (Chile) 2:20:52

5M ago2:20:52

2:20:52

Imagine a world where dictators are actually vampires... Jonny and Aileen talk about the Chilean film, El Conde. Augusto Pinochet is a two-hundred-and-fifty-year-old vampire. Now tired of his life, he wants to die at last after the disgrace he brought about him. Jonny and Aileen also discuss director Pablo Larraín, actor Jaime Vadell, and one of Pi…

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POPS & OTTERS with CALVIN PLUMB 32:49

5M ago32:49

32:49

After years of being told we should meet, Doc Plumb and I finally get to know each other on today's episode and he's full of incredible ideas to support musicians and some outstanding stories! Find Doc Plumb and Lonestar Medical at https://www.lonestarmed.com/ Intro music: "Free Man" by Bri Bagwell Support the Show.…

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S7 Ep. 19: American Fiction: Jacinda Townsend and James Bernard Short on the Joy, Pathos, and Complexity of Black Experience in the Oscar-Nominated Film 49:06

5M ago49:06

49:06

Novelist Jacinda Townsend and writer James Bernard Short join co-hosts Whitney Terrell and V.V. Ganeshananthan to talk about the movie American Fiction, which is based on the novel Erasure by Percival Everett. Townsend and Short discuss how the film addresses race in the publishing industry via its central character, Black author Thelonious “Monk” …

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S7 Ep. 18: AWP 2024 Preview: Glenn North on Kansas City’s Jazz, Poetry, and Barbeque 49:03

5M ago49:03

49:03

With AWP’s annual conference headed to Kansas City next week, poet and activist Glenn North joins co-hosts Whitney Terrell and V.V. Ganeshananthan to tell incoming writers where to find the best food and coolest hangouts in the city. North discusses Kansas City’s diversity, its history of racial covenants, and its newly rejuvenated Crossroads Arts …

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Saw X (USA) 2:12:36

5M ago2:12:36

2:12:36

Another franchise heads down to Mexico! Jonny and Aileen talk about Saw X. A sick and desperate John Kramer travels to Mexico for a risky and experimental medical procedure in hopes of a miracle cure for his cancer only to discover the entire operation is a scam to defraud the most vulnerable. Jonny and Aileen also highlight the Latine acting talen…

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HOUSE CATS with JONNY BURKE 31:14

5M ago31:14

31:14

My friend Jonny tells us the difference between jail and prison, explains prison jobs and what the other type of house cat is. He also doesn't watch Orange Is The New Black so I learned a lot. Find Jonny's music, tour dates and merchandise at https://www.jonnyburke.com/ Intro music: "Free Man" by Bri Bagwell Outro music: "Last Time I Get Drunk In T…

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S7 Ep. 17: ‘What is History?’: Ed Park on Korea’s Past, Real and Imagined 45:56

5M ago45:56

45:56

Novelist Ed Park joins co-hosts Whitney Terrell and V.V. Ganeshananthan to discuss the role of alternate histories and counternarratives in popular culture, public record, and the general consciousness, via his new novel, Same Bed Different Dreams. Park talks about depicting and reimagining well known events and eras, including the Japanese occupat…

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S7 Ep. 16: Former Biden Speechwriter Nate Rawlings on Claudine Gay, Neil Gorsuch, and the Politics of Plagiarism 50:10

5M ago50:10

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Journalist Nate Rawlings, who spent a stint as a speechwriter for then-Vice President Joe Biden, joins co-hosts Whitney Terrell and V.V. Ganeshananthan to talk about the politics (and nuances) of plagiarism. Rawlings discusses how plagiarism accusations derailed Joe Biden’s presidential run in 1987. He examines how the right-wing activist-led plagi…

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Satanic Hispanics (USA) 2:08:09

5M ago2:08:09

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Let’s start off 2024 with a bang! Jonny and Aileen watch and discuss the horror anthology, Satanic Hispanics. In an interrogation room, a mysterious man starts telling detectives strange tales of other worlds, mythical creatures, demonios and the undead. Jonny and Aileen also discuss Dominican actor Hemky Madera, Salvadorian actor Efren Ramirez, an…

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MONK FRUIT with DJANGO WALKER 42:41

5M ago42:41

42:41

Django is one of my favorite people on earth and we talk about the difference between monk fruit and sugar, along with how hard it is to adopt a dog and his upcoming record! Find Django's music, tour dates and merchandise at https://www.djangowalker.com/ Intro music: "Free Man" by Bri Bagwell Outro music: "Somewhere In This Town Tonight" by Django …

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