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At "Sasquatch Experience," Bigfoot is more than a pop culture phenomenon. Bigfoot is a living, breathing mystery inhabiting the forests of the globe. It's an undiscovered creature continuously witnessed by thousands of people, leaving little to no evidence behind. Join us as we discuss this mystery with researchers, scientists, experiencers, and ourselves. Hosted by Sean Forker. Featuring Henry May, Vance Nesbitt, James Baker, & Matt Arner. Visit us on Facebook, https://www.facebook.com/Sasq ...
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Paleo Bites

Matthew Donald

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Welcome to Paleo Bites, the weekly podcast hosted by Matthew Donald where we make dumb jokes, reference pop culture, derail like crazy, and oh yeah, discuss and rate dinosaurs and other prehistoric animals. Each episode Matthew and a rotating set of guest co-hosts talk about a different genus of primeval critter, explain basic stats, exchange plenty of banter, barely fact-check, and at the end, rate the creature one out of 65 million for any reason, including but not limited to sexiness, man ...
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Iced Coffee With Heavy Screams

JoAnna, Justin and Hellvington

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Hello all you fellow basic ghouls and witches. It’s time to gather your souls and covens as we awaken the spirits of our spooky culture. Welcome to your beautiful nightmares. Grab your iced coffee or hot.... for those day walkers....and don’t forget the heavy screams.
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With the Comics Code loosening in 1971, monsters came roaring back into the pages of our favorite medium. Kids that grew up reading comics were now making them; many of them were members of the counter-culture. Throw in a desire to do something all-new (and some fads like kung-fu) and you have all the makings of a wild decade of comics. Join Jacob Balcom & Matt Howell as they explore some of the craziest comics of the 1970s (and early '80s). Each season focuses on a different character.
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The ComicBook Nation podcast is the ONLY show that covers ALL things Geek Culture thanks to a talented group of experts, fans, and insiders — aka the staff of ComicBook.com. CB Nation covers everything from Marvel, DC, Big Movies and TV releases, Gaming, Anime, Wrestling - and everything in between - as we deep-dive into discussing and breaking it all down for both diehard and mainstream fans.
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Yeti

BBC Radio 4

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Tales of a bipedal ape-like creature persist in the myth and legend of the Himalayas. But does the yeti really exist? Two enthusiasts are determined to find out. Andrew Benfield and Richard Horsey travel through India, Myanmar, Nepal and Bhutan in search of stories of yeti sightings and encounters. Over 10 episodes, they hear from villagers, yak herders, sherpas and mountaineers, who give surprisingly consistent descriptions of a mysterious, large, hairy creature. This series takes us on a j ...
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The Inklings used to meet at a pub and have meaningful conversations. Such conversations lead to the conversion of C.S. Lewis from his conversations with J.R.R. Tolkien. Our goal is to be the second iteration of that. We share craft beverages and have meaningful conversations. What is a meaningful conversation? Well, our opinion is that a truly meaningful conversation leads us to Christ. We support these conversations by both consuming and selling fresh roasted coffee. If you would like to s ...
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WAKE ISLAND IS A CONVERSATION SERIES ABOUT THE DARKENING UNDERCURRENTS OF CONTEMPORARY CULTURE WITH HOSTS PAUL K AND DAVID LEO RICE 🕳️ 🐇 Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/wake-island/support
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Join us on an engaging and delightful tour of Nordic culture, through traditional music, art, history, and language. You’ll be inspired by the stories of fascinating people who have done great things, but are otherwise just like you and me. We’ll also stretch your imagination with Nordic folktales, reflecting on how they speak to the common humanity in all of us.
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Star Wars, Disney, Marvel fans, this is the podcast for you! Husband and wife team Richard and Sarah (plus LOTS of interviews with amazing guests) cover Star Wars, Disney and pop culture fandom - the stuff that surrounds us, penetrates us and binds us all together as instantaneous friends! So grab a glass of blue milk and take the second star to the right straight on to this podcast. Become a Skywalker!
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Foxy and Squid

Stephanie Diaz, Erik Watkins

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What happens when you mix the most intelligent sea creature known to man and the cleverest creature to live in legends? You get a show like never before! Meet Saki, half fox and humans with a mind of a thousand lives ! And her fabulous cohost Squid! A man as smart as the squid itself. Put them together and you have Foxy and Squiddy! Be prepared with sports, politics, pop culture you name it they got it! Check out Foxy Saki's Youtube Videos at: https://www.youtube.com/user/sanctuaryofmusic1
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CULTUREVERSE is an immersive audio drama that celebrates our collective cultural past. It is a place where myths and legends come alive in the modern world. In each episode, an ordinary kid encounters an extraordinary creature, myth, or folk character from their culture, embarking on an exciting journey of self-discovery. Cultureverse isn’t just an audio adventure, it’s a show that celebrates who we are, and where we come from.
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The Third Space

Kevin Weir & Jeremy Verkley

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Each week, Kevin and Jeremy meet up to discuss hypothetical situations for an hour. Nonsense conversations about fictional universes, pop culture concepts, and scientific principles spoken with such confidence, you'd swear they were experts.
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The Pod of Greed

Paul McGee and Alec Fields

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The Pod of Greed is a weekly podcast that's all about the world of card games, hosted by Paul and Alec from the popular YouTube channel Team APS. If you're a fan of Yu-Gi-Oh, Pokémon, Magic: The Gathering, or any other trading card game, then this is the podcast for you! Each episode, Paul and Alec dive into the latest news and trends in the world of card games, and share their personal experiences and insights on the games they love. But it's not just all about cards - they also chat about ...
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Rendering Unconscious Podcast & Trapartisan Radio Support our work at Patreon, where we post exclusive content every week: https://www.patreon.com/vanessa23carl Your support is HUGELY appreciated! Rendering Unconscious Podcast is hosted by Dr. Vanessa Sinclair, a psychoanalyst based in Sweden, who works with people internationally. Dr. Sinclair interviews fellow psychoanalysts, psychologists, creative arts therapists, writers, artists, scholars, poets, philosophers and other intellectuals ab ...
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The Sounds in My Head is a biweekly music show featuring songs and bands you might have missed. Hosted by Daniel since 2004. Musically The Sounds in My Head attempts to be fairly eclectic, but probably tends to lean towards "indie pop" music. Also, I try to squeeze in as much left-wing propaganda as possible between tracks.
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Designing for Virtual Reality. Oral history podcast featuring the pioneering artists, storytellers, and technologists driving the resurgence of virtual & augmented reality. Learn about the patterns of immersive storytelling, experiential design, ethical frameworks, & the ultimate potential of XR.
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Dive into the minds of two individuals thriving for the constant need to learn new things and share their views on passionate topics. Each episode will highlight a topic to include personal experiences, history, or general information. Expect to feel a full range of emotions with us while enjoying a laugh or two. Designed to talk with Gini and Sarah.
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Become a Paid Subscriber: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/broside-broadcast/subscribe Hosted by Derek and Blake, Broside Broadcast is weekly podcast that talks about music, pop culture, alternative culture, and more!
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Knoxville Chronicles

Knoxville History Project

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Knoxville Chronicles is a podcast series produced by the Knoxville History Project highlighting some of the most interesting of the city’s old stories that still have relevance today.The Knoxville History Project is an educational nonprofit with a mission to research, preserve and promote the history and culture of Knoxville, Tennessee.Learn more at KnoxvilleHistoryProject.org
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In Your Pocket

Lina and Najah

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A silly goofy podcast where two college film majors obsess over their favorite films, pop culture moments, and actresses. ESPECIALLY actresses. Every week, Lina and Najah discuss a film that falls into one of three categories: Cunty Classics, Modern Milfs, and Friendly Favorites. Stick around for unhinged queer conversations! Follow us on Twitter and Instagram at @InYourPocketPod.
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Here on channel Get Your Comic On we explore all the hottest topics from across the worlds of popular culture. Our flagship show, hosted by founder Neil Vagg and his Boy Wonder co-host Martin, dives deep in to the latest news, reviews and commentary from across the geek multiverse. For almost a decade, GYCO has brought a UK perspective to film, TV and comic book culture. Featuring interviews with some of the biggest names as well as previews and reviews of the biggest blockbuster titles. As ...
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Welcome to Reptilian Studios podcast, your ultimate gateway to the captivating world of knowledge and discovery! This podcast is made in the old-time radio (OTR) style, and headphone use while listening is recommended. Join us on a fascinating journey through the realms of education, where we explore the wonders of science, unravel dark and unexplored corners of the world and human psyche, master the art of Ninjutsu, survival tactics, the inner workings of shadow government, and immerse ours ...
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Center for Mind, Brain, and Culture

Emory College, Emory Center for Mind, Brain and Culture (CMBC)

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What is the nature of the human mind? The Emory Center for Mind, Brain, and Culture (CMBC) brings together scholars and researchers from diverse fields and perspectives to seek new answers to this fundamental question. Neuroscientists, cognitive psychologists, biological and cultural anthropologists, sociologists, geneticists, behavioral scientists, computer scientists, linguists, philosophers, artists, writers, and historians all pursue an understanding of the human mind, but institutional ...
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Don't Feed The Trolls

Matt MacDonald & Nate Henry

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Don't Feed The Trolls is a weekly podcast hosted by Nate Henry and Matt MacDonald. Matt and Nate met each other in 2006 while touring the country in their respective bands (The Classic Crime and Sherwood). Over the years they've kept in touch, mostly because Nate would call Matt on a regular basis to discuss the meaning of life. Towards the end of 2015, Nate was looking for a new creative outlet, and noticed that Matt spent way too much time being opinionated on Facebook, so he suggested tha ...
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Fantasy Literature has emerged as one of the most important genres over the past few decades and now enjoys extraordinary levels of popularity. The impact of Tolkien’s Middle-earth works and the serialisation of George Martin’s ‘Game of Thrones’ books has moved these and their contemporaries into mainstream culture. As the popularity grows so does interest in the roots of fantasy, the main writers and themes, and how to approach these texts. Oxford is a natural home to fantasy literature wit ...
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Victims and Villains

Victims and Villains

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The home of Victims and Villains Podcast, That's High Price: A Nicolas Cage Podcast and Abyss Gazing: A Horror Podcast. Each crafted with the intent to break the stigma of mental health and suicide awareness to bring real conversations through a multiverse of fandoms.
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RadioEd

University of Denver

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Hosted by writer Emma Atkinson, RadioEd is a triweekly podcast created by the DU Newsroom that taps into the University of Denver’s deep pool of bright brains to explore the most compelling and interesting research coming out of DU.
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Hey friends, welcome to the podcast join me for laughter and comedic reactions to news stories, outrageous, funny, and viral videos on social media. You can leave comments and links to videos you think we may be interested in. Join me on Spotify also, in video format, Rumble, Google, Apple, Amazon, and all other major podcasting platforms. Thank you and please enjoy.
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Tied to the Tracks

Barb Abney and Augustus Watkins

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A music podcast saluting your favorite albums, from old classics to fresh sensations. Each episode, radio DJ Barb Abney and musician Augustus Watkins meet with a special guest to revisit and pay tribute to a great album from side one track one to the final chord. Barb's in Minneapolis. Gus is in LA. And they've got some fascinating friends that will be joining them to talk about records
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An analysis of social mobility in contemporary French literature that offers a new perspective on figures who move between social classes. Social climbers have often been the core characters of novels. Their position between traditional tiers in society makes them touchstones for any political and literary moment, including our own. Morgane Cadieu'…
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(image source: https://theconversation.com/history-mystery-solved-the-origins-of-the-falkland-islands-wolf-12637) Host Matthew Donald and guest co-host Allen Brooks discuss Dusicyon, a wolf that encountered humans on its isolated island home and then got promptly killed off by the colonists… yeah, this is a sad episode. We try our best to lighten i…
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RU308: CARL ABRAHAMSSON ON THE MAGIC OF OCCULT CINEMA, THE FENRIS WOLF & SOURCE MAGIC MENTORING http://www.renderingunconscious.org/creativity/ru308-carl-abrahamsson-on-the-magic-of-occult-cinema-the-fenris-wolf-source-magic-consultations/Watch this discussion at YouTube: https://youtu.be/VnzU7dqniUI?si=jDw5RwWyaNFZ_NEqRendering Unconscious episode…
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Across the humanities and social sciences, scholars increasingly use quantitative methods to study textual data. Considered together, this research represents an extraordinary event in the long history of textuality. More or less all at once, the corpus has emerged as a major genre of cultural and scientific knowledge. In Literary Mathematics: Quan…
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Season 21 Episode 16 Exercise Class - Rodney Cromwell Havana Bay - Magon Our Love is Real - Magon Hard Erase - Worn-Tin Joe & Ruth - Worn-Tin Pendulum - Sports Coach Infinity - Sports Coach Dead Stars in your Eyes - The Reds, Pinks & Purples Public Art - The Reds, Pinks & Purples I-90 Bridge - Chastity Belt Clock Keeps Ticking -Bonny Doon This epis…
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In 1665, Sabbetai Zevi, a self-proclaimed Messiah with a mass following throughout the Ottoman Empire and Europe, announced that the redemption of the world was at hand. As Jews everywhere rejected the traditional laws of Judaism in favor of new norms established by Sabbetai Zevi, and abandoned reason for the ecstasy of messianic enthusiasm, one ma…
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After Rommel lands a crushing blow on the Allied forces in Tunisia, the Creature Commandos are sent in to keep the Afrika Corps off balance until reinforcements arrive. Did YOU know about this? Why wasn't this part in the history books??! Anyway, yadda yadda: an ancient gorgon pyramid tomb and some magic wine later, we have doll-sized monsters. All…
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If you peer closely into the bookstores, salons, and diplomatic circles of the eighteenth-century Atlantic world, Médéric Louis Élie Moreau de Saint-Méry is bound to appear. As a lawyer, philosophe, and Enlightenment polymath, Moreau created and compiled an immense archive that remains a vital window into the social, political, and intellectual fau…
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On this week’s GoGCast, we’re still traveling in a galaxy far far away as the crew is enjoying playing Star Wars games. Plus, Remedy and Annapurna sign a deal to make games, tv shows and movies in the Alan Wake/Control universe, Bungie says “Bye Felicia!” to a problematic director, and an official timeline finally reveals where Breath of the Wild a…
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The ComicBook Nation crew reviews Beetlejuice Beetlejuice, and look at the implications of first reactions to Joker: Folie a Deux. We also break down the big DCU Green Lantern casting news and what it means for HBO’s Lanterns TV show. PLUS: The Minecraft Trailer, Netflix’s animated Twilight, DC’s big news in comics, AEW’s All Out pay-per-view, new …
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Drawing on a rare cross-regional comparison, Playing with Fire: Parties and Political Violence in Kenya and India (Cambridge UP, 2024) develops a novel explanation about ethnic party violence. Combining rich historical, qualitative, and quantitative data, the book demonstrates how levels of party instability can crucially inform the decisions of po…
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The last sixteen years of James Baldwin's life (1971–87) unfolded in a village in the South of France, in a sprawling house nicknamed “Chez Baldwin.” In Me and My House: James Baldwin's Last Decade in France (Duke UP, 2018), Magdalena J. Zaborowska employs Baldwin’s home space as a lens through which to expand his biography and explore the politics…
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This has been one of the most bizarre weeks in the history of PlayStation. On one hand, Sony announced that it would suddenly be shutting down its new multiplayer shooter, Concord, after the game failed to make an impact in any way. Conversely, Astro Bot is launching to close the week and is far and away one of the best exclusives that has been see…
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Can the debut of Tom Bombadil get The Rings of Power Season 2 back on track? Find out as we talk Tom Bombadil, Evil Wizards, and Ent-Wives in our spoiler filled breakdown of The Rings of Power Season 2 episode 4 on The One Recap! To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more a…
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RU307: WALTER DAVIS & TODD MCGOWAN ON THE LAST CATHOLIC http://www.renderingunconscious.org/psychoanalysis/ru307-walter-davis-todd-mcgowan-on-the-last-catholic/Rendering Unconscious episode 307.Professor Emeritus Walter A. Davis, Ohio State University, is an actor and playwright, as well as psychoanalyst and theoretician. His many books include Art…
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We celebrate the 10th anniversary of the novel, Star Wars: A New Dawn, by John Jackson Miller! Published on September 2, 2014, this book details the first meeting of Hera Syndulla and Kanan Jarrus which led to the series premiere of STAR WARS REBELS. A New Dawn marks the first novel published under the rebooted Star Wars canon - and all the previou…
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We look to present times to see how extinctions are actually happening and what we know about them and we explore the work of biological conservation to protect species. Then we return to the question of how to feel about extinction, comparing modern day and historical extinctions and adding a few more layers to the question. This is episode two of…
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Over the past several decades, American society has experienced fundamental changes - from shifting relations between social groups and evolving language and behavior norms to the increasing value of a college degree. These transformations have polarized the nation's political climate and ignited a perpetual culture war. In a sequel to their award-…
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Why is that when a loved one dies, grief seems inescapable--and then diminishes? The brilliant Edinburgh philosopher Berislav Marusic's "Do Reasons Expire? An Essay on Grief" begins with his grief for the unexpected and early loss of his mother: "I stopped grieving or at least the grief diminished, yet the reason didn't really change. It's not like…
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On this week’s ComicBook Nation’s The Pull List, the crew of Matt Aguilar, Kofi Outlaw, and Spencer Perry break down all the big books of the week, including a game changing moment in DC’s Absolute Power and the final tentpole in Marvel’s From the Ashes era Exceptional X-Men. We also cover The Ultimates, Scarlett, Spider-Boy, Helen of Wyndhorn, Min…
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Scholars, critics, and creators describe certain videogames as being “poetic,” yet what that means or why it matters is rarely discussed. In Game Poems: Videogame Design as Lyric Practice (Amherst College Press, 2023), independent game designer Jordan Magnuson explores the convergences between game making and lyric poetry and makes the surprising p…
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What makes us human? What, if anything, sets us apart from all other creatures? Ever since Charles Darwin's theory of evolution, the answer to these questions has pointed to our own intrinsic animal nature. Yet the idea that, in one way or another, our humanity is entangled with the non-human has a much longer and more venerable history. In the Wes…
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What makes us human? What, if anything, sets us apart from all other creatures? Ever since Charles Darwin's theory of evolution, the answer to these questions has pointed to our own intrinsic animal nature. Yet the idea that, in one way or another, our humanity is entangled with the non-human has a much longer and more venerable history. In the Wes…
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Did you know that the forbidden fruit in the Biblical Garden of Paradise, that tempted Adam and Eve, was once thought to be a banana instead of an apple? That’s why Carl Linnaeus gave it the scientific name, Musa paradasiaca. Who was this fellow anyway, the Swedish botanist and doctor whose concept of naming living things and grouping them by simil…
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Welcome to Anime Initiative, the show here at ComicBook where we talk all things anime, manga, and more. In this episode, we’re breaking down the biggest news of the week with topics like Dragon Ball Daima, Jump Festa, and Attack on Titan. Plus we dive into an age-old argument that fans cannot let die: was anime back in the day better than what we …
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We're talking about movie theaters on this episode of the Fan2Fan Podcast! Bernie and Pete are joined by Allen, Brooke, and Rebecca to discuss their favorite movie going experiences. They share some of their movie theaters, why they love going to theaters, sharing movie going with our kids, and more. For more info about the Fan2Fan Podcast, visit h…
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Many historical figures have their lives and works shrouded in myth, both in life and long after their deaths. Charles Darwin (1809–82) is no exception to this phenomenon and his hero-worship has become an accepted narrative. Darwin Mythology: Debunking Myths, Correcting Falsehoods (Cambridge UP, 2024) unpacks this narrative to rehumanize Darwin's s…
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In Batman and The Joker: Contested Sexuality in Popular Culture (Routledge, 2020), Chris Richardson presents a cultural analysis of the ways gender, identity, and sexuality are negotiated in the rivalry of Batman and The Joker. Richardson's queer reading of the text provides new understandings of Batman and The Joker and the transformations of the …
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Political Theorist David Lay Williams has a new book that traces the problem of economic inequality through the thought of many of the canonical thinkers in Western political theory. The Greatest of All Plagues: How Economic Inequality Shaped Political Thought from Plato to Marx (Princeton UP, 2024) explores the thought of Socrates and Plato, Jesus…
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Many historical figures have their lives and works shrouded in myth, both in life and long after their deaths. Charles Darwin (1809–82) is no exception to this phenomenon and his hero-worship has become an accepted narrative. Darwin Mythology: Debunking Myths, Correcting Falsehoods (Cambridge UP, 2024) unpacks this narrative to rehumanize Darwin's s…
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In The Enemy in Italian Renaissance Epic: Images of Hostility from Dante to Tasso (University of Delaware Press, 2019), Andrea Moudarres examines influential works from the literary canon of the Italian Renaissance, arguing that hostility consistently arises from within political or religious entities. In Dante's Divine Comedy, Luigi Pulci's Morgan…
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(image source: https://www.sci.news/paleontology/gremlin-slobodorum-12547.html) Host Matthew Donald and guest co-host Laura Owsley discuss Gremlin, a monstrous little critter with a big head and a mischievous demeanor, particularly if you feed it after midnight. Come on, we all knew that’s where these jokes were heading, huh? We’re all on the same …
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Ancient Christians and their non-Christian contemporaries lived in a world of 'magic.' Sometimes, they used curses as ritual objects to seek justice from gods and other beings; sometimes, they argued against them. Curses, and the writings of those who polemicized against curses, reveal the complexity of ancient Mediterranean religions, in which mat…
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Why do we eat? Is it instinct? Despite the necessity of food, anxieties about what and how to eat are widespread and persistent. In Appetite and Its Discontents: Science, Medicine, and the Urge to Eat, 1750-1950 (University of Chicago Press, 2020), Elizabeth A. Williams explores contemporary worries about eating through the lens of science and medi…
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Brewed from the dried leaves and tender shoots of an evergreen tree native to South America, yerba mate gives its drinkers the jolt of liquid effervescence many of us get from coffee or tea. In Argentina, southern "gaúcho" Brazil, Paraguay, and Uruguay, mate is the stimulating brew of choice, famously quaffed by the Argentine national football team…
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One of my talking points when hanging out with my fellow diplomatic historians is the painful absence of scholarship on Hawaii. Too many political histories treat Hawaii’s statehood as a kind of historical inevitability, an event that was bound to pass the moment the kingdom was annexed. As I would frequently pontificate, “nobody has unpacked the i…
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The fraud of witch doctors, spiritual aura massages, seers, and similar fields represents a significant ethical and societal challenge. These practices exploit vulnerable individuals, manipulate psychological mechanisms, and perpetuate harmful beliefs. Addressing this issue requires a multifaceted approach, including public education, stronger cons…
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What is reading? In What Readers Do: Aesthetic and Moral Practices of a Post-Digital Age (Bloomsbury, 2024) Beth Driscoll, an Associate Professor in Publishing, Communications and Arts Management at the University of Melbourne, explores this question by situating reading in a variety of contemporary social contexts. The book’s analysis engages with…
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Citizen Cowboy: Will Rogers and the American People (Cambridge UP, 2024) is a probing biography of one of America's most influential cultural figures. Will Rogers was a youth from the Cherokee Indian Territory of Oklahoma who rose to conquer nearly every form of media and entertainment in the early twentieth century's rapidly expanding consumer soc…
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The silent film era, with its emphasis on visual storytelling and creative ingenuity, laid the groundwork for modern cinema. The transition to sound added a new dimension to filmmaking, but the artistic achievements of silent films and early black and white sound films continue to be celebrated. The beauty of these films lies in their ability to co…
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The ComicBook Nation crew reviews the new Netflix Terminator Zero series and then jumps into all the big news from the week, including Marvel’s Fantastic Four, Sonic the Hedgehog 3, Jurassic World Rebirth, and Lord of the Rings: Rings of Power season 2. We then deliver a full preview of this weekend’s WWE Bash in Berlin and NXT No Mercy, getting yo…
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RU306: SAYWRANE ALFONSO WILLIAMS IS THE INTERLOCUTOR http://www.renderingunconscious.org/activism/ru306-saywrane-alfonso-williams-is-the-interlocutor/Rendering Unconscious episode 306.Watch this discussion at YouTube: https://youtu.be/RVVFKSM0r0s?si=dz5Txu34ZFJlbfauS. Alfonso Williams is back to talk about all he’s been up to over the past few year…
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We're talking about recommending John Carpenter movies on this episode of the Fan2Fan Podcast! Bernie and Pete are joined by Joshua Pruett (Dr. Who, MST3k, Last Comics on Earth) to dive into the world of John Carpenter. We explore his most iconic films and cult classics that have shaped the horror and sci-fi genres. From Halloween to The Thing, we …
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In the years following World War II, the New York intellectuals became some of the most renowned critics and writers in the country. Although mostly male and Jewish, this prominent group also included women and non-Jews. Yet all of its members embraced a secular Jewish machismo that became a defining characteristic of the contemporary experience. W…
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In the years following World War II, the New York intellectuals became some of the most renowned critics and writers in the country. Although mostly male and Jewish, this prominent group also included women and non-Jews. Yet all of its members embraced a secular Jewish machismo that became a defining characteristic of the contemporary experience. W…
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