Best Undisciplined The Podcast Podcasts (2024)

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Ramblings Episode 1813: Fallout

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I talk about the TV adaptation of this popular video game series. I do include spoilers in the last half, but a warning is given.

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Charlie James on Just Doing Stuff

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Charlie James is a comedian and writer living in Los Angeles. Best known for his TikToks (@nonbinarycowboy), he's made videos for Funny Or Die and written humor pieces for Slackjaw and Points in Case. His day job is tweeting from the perspective of a 67 million-year-old fossil. His night job is saying what he thinks into a microphone. His work is p…

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Meet Donald Oesterle - one of 2024's Farmer Conversations

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Donald Oesterle is a third generation farmer in Mason, Michigan. He’s our other farmer we will check in with this growing season to see how his corn, wheat, canola, soybeans and cattle are doing.By Iowa PBS

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Rabbi Aaron Leven on having a calling and the symbolic exemplar

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Aaron Leven is the associate rabbi at Nefesh, an open-hearted spiritual community serving the east side neighborhoods of Los Angeles. Ordained at the Jewish Theological Seminary in May of 2023, he is a native Angeleno who is thrilled to be back home where he is in walking distance to both Nefesh, as well as to Dodger Stadium. Check out upcoming cla…

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Textbooks: Facts Are Not Necessarily Truth 58:23

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In this episode of Undisciplined, we explore the complexities, conscientious choices, and cultural considerations that impact the development of textbooks. American Historian, author, and academic Dr. Kathleen DuVal talks with us about how her interests in early American history led to her co-authorship on Give Me Liberty! We put the textbook in co…

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Meet Bryan Pippitt - one of 2024’s Farmer Conversations

10d ago

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Our third season of talking to a pair of producers in different parts of the country kicks off this week as we get to know Bryan Pippett.By Iowa PBS

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You are the key to the entire organization - Josh Dallin #844

18d ago

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This second part of our discussion with Josh Dallin centers more on you. If your farming operation is going to succeed - you need to have a good base and that starts with a strong respect for the importance of mental health. But as with many - reluctance highlights the challenges and stressors across the industry.…

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Liquid Law w/ Andreas Philippopoulos-Mihalopoulos 41:01

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I speak about water, the law, and social systems to Andreas Philippopoulos-Mihalopoulos: scholar, artist, and uomo universale. His debut novel is available here: https://eris.press/Our-Distance-Became-WaterMy book: books.aosis.co.za/index.php/ob/catalog/book/319My profiles: linktr.ee/undisciplinedArt by MJ du Preez…

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Close encounters cement reason for strong attention to mental health - #843 Josh Dallin

24d ago

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A hand went up at the end of a Utah State Extension meeting in 2019 that changed the course for many in that room - including organizers.By Iowa PBS

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Black Slavery, Native Nations, and the Path to Reconciliation 1:04:41

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This podcast is based on Roberts' recent book, I've Been Here All the While: Black Freedom on Native Land. We explore questions around Black freedom and Native American relationships. The trail of tears runs through NWA and Native Americans moved though the area with their enslaved Africans. Furthermore, with westward expansion onto Native land, th…

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Ramblings Episode 1812: The Wheel of Time

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Watching the TV adaptation of this seminal fantasy series has me revisiting the books.

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Undisciplined capital has potential to greatly impact U.S. soybean crush potential

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Tanner Ehmke, the lead economist on grain and oilseed, discusses how undisciplined capital has potential to bring a boom and the factors that could go the other way.By Iowa PBS

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Unblocked: Sam Sundius on Undiscipline

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Sam Sundius is a visual artist, writer, translator, opinion-haver, advocate, drinks specialist, sourdough starter starver, and person with too many houseplants. A Sam of many hats, to be sure. Through their practice Art of Undiscipline, they coach on money, success, grief, disability, neurodivergence, abolition, family, and---through it all---foste…

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9 questions that could change your life - Josie Rudolphi

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Josie shares her work in the field of farm safety and mental health, including her role in the North Central Farm and Ranch Stress Assistance Center.By Iowa PBS

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Episode 43: Margaret O'Mara Starts with the People 1:02:12

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For this episode Kate Carpenter interviews Dr. Margaret O’Mara. Margaret is a professor of modern American history at the University of Washington, and the author of multiple books, including Cities of Knowledge: Cold War Science and the Search for the Next Silicon Valley and Pivotal Tuesdays: Four Elections that Shaped the Twentieth Century. Her m…

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Texas wildfires will take years to recover from in cattle numbers and ranchers - Bill Martin

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Bill Martin has spent most of his career around livestock. The last three are part of a leap of faith from Colorado back to his native Texas with college friends to operate Lonestar Stockyards outside of Amarillo, Texas.By Iowa PBS

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Karynecia, Our new Co-Host: It’s the Storytelling For Me 57:06

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In this episode, we get to know Dr. Karynecia Elizabeth Conner, the new Co-host of Undisciplined Podcast! We learn about the twists and turns on Karynecia's life path that has led her to us and the University of Arkansas! You'll learn how she used tragedy to triumph, what makes her so Texas, what her greatest inspirations are, and what the listener…

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Interweaving Deleuze & Luhmann w/ Hannah Richter 1:02:38

2M ago1:02:38

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Hannah Richter speaks about her fascinating and important book, "The Politics of Orientation: Deleuze Meets Luhmann", published by SUNY Press.The book: https://sunypress.edu/Books/T/The-Politics-of-Orientation2My book: books.aosis.co.za/index.php/ob/catalog/book/319My profiles: linktr.ee/undisciplinedArt by MJ du Preez…

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The land, the price and a 50 inch deficit - Ben Riensche

2M ago

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Ben Riensche’s past life was in banking so his finance take now on the farm helps provide some insight on and off his Jesup, Iowa operation.By Iowa PBS

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Episode 42: Kimberly Harper Didn't Know She Could Be a Writer 31:24

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In this episode, I was thrilled to welcome historian—and fellow Missourian—Kimberly Harper to the show. I am especially delighted by this episode because I get many requests to feature guests who have written history books while off of the tenure track or outside of academia, and Kim is a great example of that. I find guests for the show in a lot d…

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Ramblings Episode 1811: Food for Collage-Age Folks?

2M ago

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I talk about the ages of people I see at my local Taco Bells and how that compares to their marketing strategy.

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Unblocked: Kiana Elkins on Conflict and Loving Practice

2M ago

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Kiana Gabrielle (she/they) is a Black queer feminist scholar and community steward helping people change their relationship to conflict. Drawing on their background in youth mentoring, community organizing, and leadership development, Kiana facilitates a peer learning community and publishes writing about cultivating connection and belonging in com…

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Ramblings Episode 1810: I Like This Coffee, I Guess

2M ago

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A recent switch to Dunkin Donuts coffee at home has unexpectedly had me consuming more of the beaned beverage.

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Hidden African and African American Treasures in the University Museum 52:42

2M ago52:42

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University of Arkansas Museum’s Laurel Lamb speaks about artifacts and objects available in the University Museum and the new activities available for families, children and the public.By Nenebi Tony, Caree Banton, Leah Grant

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Virtual farming continues as IRL farming expands - Grant Hilbert

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By Iowa PBS

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Ramblings Episode 1809: One Adventure Ends…

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…and another begins.

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Farm Rescue comes in a time of need - Ben Smith

2M ago

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Crisis doesn’t happen on schedule - usually a heart attack, farm accident or cancer diagnosis can come when a crop is ready for planting or harvest.By Iowa PBS

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Episode 41: Nathan Perl-Rosenthal Doesn't Want to Let Go 52:00

2M ago52:00

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In this episode, Kate welcomes historian Dr. Nathan Perl-Rosenthal. Nathan is a professor history at the University of Southern California. His first book, Citizen Sailors: Becoming American in the Age of Revolution, came out in 2015. His new book just came out this month, February 2024, from Basic Books. It’s called The Age of Revolutions and the …

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Reading Black History Through Film 32:54

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In this episode, we speak to three Black Film makers about conveying Black history through the lens of films. We explore how these different kinds of storytelling are facilitating new kinds of narratives about African Americans and Arkansas as well as helping to transform the single story and stereotypes about African Americans.Caree Banton, @diasp…

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Feral hogs run wild - growing like compound interest

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Wild hogs have been found in several U.S. states and the damage can be severe.By Iowa PBS

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Hannah Said on Coffee and Community

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Hannah Said (she/her) is a Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) practitioner and community organizer. She has an unwavering commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion that is fueled by her passion for social justice, art, and authentic community building. She uses creativity and humor to bring diverse people together, to create inclusive spac…

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Still waiting in line to get that steak will impact cattle market - Derrell Peel

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The cattle inventory report gives confirms the smallest herd since the 1950's. Derrell Peel is Extension Livestock Marketing Specialist for Oklahoma State University and sees similarities to this cycle with others tied to drier conditions. He gives us insight on the pipeline and the layered and complex livestock market.…

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Episode 40: Grace Elizabeth Hale is Undisciplined 59:49

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For Episode 40, Kate Carpenter is joined by Dr. Grace Elizabeth Hale. Grace is the Commonwealth Professor of American Studies and History at the University of Virginia, and the author of four books. Her two most recent are Cool Town: How Athens, Georgia, Launched Alternative Music and Changed American Culture, which was published by UNC Press in 20…

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Fayetteville High School Students Articulate their views on Black History and Policies Affecting their Ability to study of it. 49:54

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In this episode, Fayetteville High School Students weigh in on a conversation that has largely affected their lives but from which people like them tend to be excluded. These students reflect on Black History and policies and politics Surrounding their Education including the Black History Curriculum, the Learns Act, the banning of AP African Ameri…

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Ramblings Episode 1808: Watch Party

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Last Sunday we had a great time witnessing the Detroit Lion’s bittersweet end to their season.

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Unblocked: Josie Alexandra

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Josie Alexandra (they/them) is an award winning experimental multi-dimensional artist, fascinated by the potential of intra-personal relationships as sites for reclamation and transformation in world-making processes. Their work offers critiques and envisionings to plausible futurisms [for trans and neurodiverse communities and beyond] in the curre…

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Pan-Africanism from an African Perspective 55:55

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Kenneth Tagoe, currently an M.A. History student from Ghana, West Africa is passionate about Pan-Africanism. He grew up idolizing Pan-African icons like Marcus Garvey, Du Bois, Malcolm X, Martin Luther King Jr., and Kwame Nkrumah and the ideas of black consciousness advocated by Frederick Douglass. In this episode, we explore the History of the Bla…

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Episode 39: Benjamin Park Stays Rooted 42:28

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Welcome back to the third season of Drafting the Past! I’m thrilled about the lineup of historians that I’ll get to bring to you this year. I know you’re going to love them. That includes today’s guest, Dr. Benjamin Park. Ben is an associate professor of history at Sam Houston State University, and the author of three books. His first two were Amer…

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Louisa Pillot on Consent and Music

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Louisa Pillot (she/her) is a musician, DJ, and consent educator based in France. You can find her on IG @louisahhh. Check out upcoming classes, recorded classes, workbooks, and merch from Consent Wizardry. We have cool hats!! Goodies for you that offer Share the Load a little kickback: You can support CW and get yourself some luxurious self-care st…

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Ramblings Episode 1807: Bob and Nikki

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This minimally formatted book series keeps me coming back for more.

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Ramblings Episode 1806: Bitter Cold

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Winter is making itself felt in the most single-degree way possible.

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The Case for Reparations Considered from Different Angles 1:11:51

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This collaborative episode between the R-Word and Undisciplined Podcasts is a discussion of the history of reparations, the views of three members of the Zacchaeus Foundation organization who are involved in community efforts for reparations, and student questions and views on the subject.By Caree Banton, Lowell Taylor, Dustin McGowan, Leah Grant

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Ramblings Episode 1805: The Talos Principle

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I couldn’t resist a couple of titles during the Steam games Christmas sale, and this puzzle game has been my latest focus.

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Ramblings Episode 1804: Happy New Year!

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We went on an extended road trip over the holidays, and I hit the highlights.

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Episode 38: The Best History Books You Read This Year 17:15

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At the end of the year, a flurry of “best books of the year books hit publications. For the last episode of 2023, I wanted to try something a little different on Drafting the Past. Rather than come up with my own best books list, I asked listeners to call in and leave a message with the best history book they read in 2023 (it didn’t have to be publ…

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5TH LITTLE GIRL: SURVIVING THE BIRMINGHAM BOMBING 41:30

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This episode is an interview with Sarah Collins Rudolph. Sarah Collins Rudolph, often referred to as the "Fifth Little Girl," is a survivor of the 1963 Birmingham church bombing. Born on January 26, 1951, in Birmingham, Alabama, Rudolph lost her sister, Addie Mae Collins, and three other girls in the bombing. She herself sustained severe injuries. …

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Episode 37: Martha Hodes Delves Into Her Own Past 50:09

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In this episode, Kate spoke with historian Dr. Martha Hodes. Dr. Hodes is a professor of history at New York University and the author of multiple previous books focused on the nineteenth century, including The Sea Captain’s Wife: A True Story of Love, Race, and War in the Nineteenth Century, and Mourning Lincoln, which won multiple awards and was …

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Meet African Griot Bassekou transmitting History Through Music 36:34

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We speak to Bassekou Kouyate, a griot (storyteller via music) from Mali, a true masters of the ngoni, an ancient traditional lute found throughout West Africa. He is a virtuoso, innovator, stronghold of tradition all at the same time.*Produced by Matthew MooreBy Caree Banton, Nenebi Tony, Matthew Moore

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Critical International Law w/ David Kennedy & Martti Koskenniemi 49:54

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I speak to David Kennedy & Martti Koskenniemi about their new co-authored book, "Of Law and the World: Critical Conversations on Power, History, and Political Economy" from Harvard University Press.The book: https://www.hup.harvard.edu/catalog.php?isbn=9780674290785My book: books.aosis.co.za/index.php/ob/catalog/book/319My profiles: linktr.ee/undis…

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Episode 36: Catherine McNeur Writes With Delight 43:58

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For this episode I was lucky enough to speak with a historian and writer I have long admired, Dr. Catherine McNeur. Catherine’s first book, Taming Manhattan: Environmental Battles in the Antebellum City, first came out in 2014, and it is one of my favorite environmental histories. So I was more than a little excited to learn about her new book out …

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