Episode 4: The Big Lebowski Featuring Ellen Meiser
The Sociologist's Dojo Podcast
Release Date: 01/30/2021
Episode 54: Militarism in Comics with Dr. Hattie Earle
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On this month's episode of The Sociologist's Dojo Podcast, Dr. Hattie Earle, Senior Lecturer in English and Creattive Writing at Sheffield Hallam University and the author of the new book: joins the host for a frank discussion of Militarism in Comics. Discussion topics include: The importance of comics as a medium, the racialization of "the enemy other", and why Frank Castle, and those that emulate him, are simply...the worst. Enjoy! Production Notes: Intro: 0:00-2:10 The Basics of Dr. Earle 2:11-31:42 Dr. Earle "stans" for early Simpsons episodes ...
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Episode 53: The Rambo Franchise Part II with Dr. Ted Preston
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On This month's episode of The Sociologist's Dojo Podcast, Dr. Ted Preston Philosophy Professor at Rio Hondo College and the Host conclude their two-part discussion on John Rambo and The Rambo Franchise. Here in Part II The Host and Dr. Preston conclude their discussion on "The politics of The Rambo Franchise" asking the question "What makes Rambo, Rambo?" Before diving into the masculine representation of the iconic character, then looking into the franchise's legacy and its overall cultural relevance. Enjoy! Production Notes: Intro: 0:00-2:55 "Previously on The...
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Episode 52: The Rambo Franchise Part I with Dr. Ted Preston
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On this month's episode of The Sociologist's Dojo Podcast, return guest Dr. Ted Preston, Professor of Philosophy at Rio Hondo College and the host begin their two part discussion of John Rambo and The Rambo franchise. Here in Part 1, we first get an update on Dr. Preston's research before diving into the films. This first half focuses on their discussion of the basics of the films, franchise trivia and the first bit of historical relevance for the character and the series. The episode asks the question about what makes an 80's action film, how Rambo fits that criteria, and provides the...
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Episode 51: Madame Grey's Fifty Shades of Web with Dr. Ellen Meiser
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On this Month's Episode of The Sociologist's Dojo Podcast Dr. Ellen Meiser, friend of the pod, Co-host of , Assistant Professor of Sociology at the University of Hawaii at Hilo and author of the new book: joins the host in discussing the dismal Dakota Johnson duology of 2015's Fifty Shades of Grey and 2024's Madame Web. We talk bad scipts, worse BDSM representation and why you should never trust fan fiction, or an IP cash Grab Production Notes: Intro: 0:00-2:24 Update on Dr. Meiser's work: 2:42-12:03 Her Piece in "The Conversation" Making it: Success in Commercial...
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Episode 50: The Dojo's 2025 State of Cinema Address
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On this month's episode of The Sociologist's Dojo Podcast, the Host gives their 2025 "State of Cinema Address". Topics include: The recinding of "The Paramount Decree" and its effect on the film industry, the 2025 Oscar Nominations, and an outlook into what listerners can expect through the rest of 2025. Enjoy! Production Notes Intro: 0:00-2:33 The New Studio System 2:34-25:12 The 2025 Oscar Nominations 25:13-31:07 50 Episodes of the Podcast 31:08-35:10 Outtro 35:11-37:08 Links
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Episode 49: The Dojo's Top Ten Films of 2024
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On this month's episode of The Sociologist's Dojo Podcast we are capping off the end of the year with another "best of List." This episode is designed to be a companion piece to my Final essay for 2024 on the blog: The Films that Encapsulate 2024. As with the list on the blog, this episode's list is not a list of the films that are the most Sociologically relevent, but rather, the films that I saw in 2024 that I gave 4 stars and above to on Because of the function of lists, I will not be including detailed production notes for the episode as that will inevitably spoil the films on...
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Episode 48: Teacher Representations in Film with Dr. Jeremy Delamarter
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On this Month's Episode of The Sociologist's Dojo Podcast, Dr. Jeremy Delamarter, Associate Professor and Chair of the Education Department at Saint Martin's University, joins the host to discuss the representation of teachers in film. They discuss the differences between "effective" and "affective" teaching, how teachers are conditioned to exploit themselves through it's origin in religious doctrine, the white savior trope, and why teachers on film are so damn inspiring! This episode really does "Stand and Deliver" the "Dangerous Minds" of "Freedom Writers" who shout "Here comes the Boom!"...
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Episode 47: A Girl Walks Home Alone at Night with Dr. Rebecca Gibson
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On this month's episode of The Sociologist's Dojo Podcast, return guest, Dr. Rebecca Gibson and I analyze Ana lily Amirpour's debut film: the goth girl German expressionist Iranian vampire spaghetti western A Girl Walks Home Alone at Night. We talk about fangs, feminism and bloody fun (with more than a few tangents) Enjoy! Happy Halloween! Production Notes: Intro: 0:00-3:03 Catch-up with Dr. Gibson's work 3:04-22:23 Sex with Robots Conference Update discussion and Meeting Keanu Basics of 'A Girl': 22:24-45:32 Dr. Gibson's Experience with Amirpour's work Plot Synopsis Genre...
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Episode 46: Rustin with Dr. Brittany Friedman
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On this Month's Episode of the Sociologist's Dojo Dr. Brittany Friedman Assistant Professor of Sociology at USC and the author of the forthcoming book: discuss the 2023 Biopic Rustin. After a brief discussion of their upcoming work, Dr. Friedman and your Host dive into Rustin as an organizing film and whether or not we consider it a Biopic. We then look at the film through a historical lens before sociologically analyzing its overall themes. Apologies for a lack of detailed Production notes and Time codes on this episode. Time of production caused them to be ommitted. They will...
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Episode 45: Barbarian with Dr. Jaime Hartless
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On this month's episode of , Horror Scholar Dr. Jaime Hartless returns to talk about the 2022 film Barbarian. Topics that we discuss include: COVID filmmaking, the dangers of Reganite Capitalism, problems of police power and A LOT about The Rape Culture. Never share a rental property with a stranger, and never go into the basement. Enjoy! Production Notes: Intro: 0:00-2:39 Update on Dr. Hartless 2:40-10:00 Work on Witches Paper on Queer Ghost Hunting Book: Allyship in Social movements Policy towards police at PRIDE Events Neve Cambell returning...
info_outlineOn this Month's Episode the Dojo is diving into the world of Jeffery "The Dude" Lebowski with The 1998 film The Big Lebowski. Ellen Meiser from The Social Breakdown Podcast is here to discuss cult classics, favorite Coen films, Dudeism, and cultural appropriation.
Basics: 0-18:55min
- Fun Trivia from IMDB
- Here we learn what is Ellen's favorite flavor of Pop Culture
- Her history with Film analysis and her Favorite Coen film
Historical Context: 19:12-32:32
- The Impact of seeing a film for the first time with a "cult like" status
- Lebowski is a non-stoner noir
- Is this a quintessential 90's film?
Social Context and Conclusion 32:43- 53:43
- Criteria of a Cult Classic
- Dudeism as Appropriation?
- The Dude and Walter, the Yin and Yang of Masculinity
Stick around for:
- Brian "fucking up" the Interview at the beginning
- A story about "white washing" Mahjong
- Brian's support of white guilt
Notes:
- All audio clips used under the protection of fair use.
Clips from
- The Big Lebowski - The Coen Bros
- Oh Brother, Where Art Though- The Coen Bros
- "Karate" by Metal Baby
- A History of Swear Words- Netflix
The Concept of 'Symbolic Ethnicity' by Mary Waters