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Episode 6: Star Trek First Contact W/ Dr. Liz Faber

Release Date: 03/16/2021

The Sociologist's Dojo Podcast

On this month's episode of The Sociologist's Dojo Podcast we are talking about Henry VIII, and his many wives with the 2007 show The Tutors. Guest Bre Crosby takes us through the depictions and various anacronisms of the Showtime series. We also talk about misogyny, historical fiction, a lack of sex communication and the importance and allure of consent. This is a meal of an episode, fit for a King Intro 0:00-2:15 Preview Basics about Bre 2:26-14:47 Educational Background YA Lit Studied Religion Feminism STEM A Grad School Aside ...

Episode 30: House of the Dragon with Dr. Simone Kolysh

The Sociologist's Dojo Podcast

This month on The Sociologist's Dojo Podcast, we are traveling to Westeros. The host is joined by Sociologist author of to talk the Game of Thrones prequel Series: "House of the Dragon". After an engrossing conversation about Dr. Kolysh's book, we dive into the series discussing everything from: Fantasy shows as shields for misogyny and canvas for contemporary criticism, to the power of media to create change, and the cyclical nature of social justice battles...plus dragons :) Intro: 0:00-2:08 Basics of Dr. Kolysh: 2:09-6:40 Background in Medicine and Public Health How they...

Episode 29: The Handmaid's Tale Franchise with Dr. Rebecca Gibson

The Sociologist's Dojo Podcast

On this Month's Episode, Dr. Rebecca Gibson returns to talk about Margaret Atwood's speculatively "fictional" dystopia: "The Handmaid Tale" Franchise. We talk how the adaptation(s) is a reflection of historical events, cogent to current events, and a possible oracle for the future. Get ready for a discussion of Commodification, Rape Culture, and the interlocking systems of oppression. "Blessed Be." Intro: 0:00-2:00 Update on Dr. Gibson's work: 2:11-8:20 Upcoming books Preview of Dr. Gibson's next episode Basics of The Handmaid's Tale Franchise 8:21-50:10 The Franchise's...

Episode 28: The Dojo's 2023 State of Cinema Address

The Sociologist's Dojo Podcast

On this month's guestless episode of the podcast, the host gives a "State of Cinema" address covering the 2023 Oscar Nominations , the ongoing tension between popular and Independent cinema and the purpose of the theatrical experience. Prepare for what could be the most pretentious episode yet! Production Notes Intro 0:00-2:08 Historical Context 2:09-10:52 #Oscarssowhite...Again Getting around Diversity Quotas...give it to a White Lady Victim Narratives - Never forget Trauma Hollywood's Love Affair with itself. The 2023 Nominations 10:53-31:25 Best Male...

Episode 27: Nightmare Alley(s) with Dr. Ea Madrigal

The Sociologist's Dojo Podcast

On this month's episode of The Sociologist's Dojo, return guest Dr. Ea Madrigal and I compare Nightmare Alley(s). We talk the historical and social differences between , and The Conversation includes discussions of "What makes a Geek", self medication, and the historical importance of stories regarding the Supernatural. Spoilers abound for both films Production Notes: Intro: 0:00-110 For the Love of Old Movies (2:00-16:00) New Films vs. Old The Monoculture of Superheroes (and its fatigue) Prestige TV and Awards Category Fraud Remakes The Basics of...

Episode 26: Gremlins with Dr. Liz Faber

The Sociologist's Dojo Podcast

This month on The Sociologist's Dojo Podcast, we are celebrating the season with our first annual Holiday Episode. To that end, every year we will be talking Winter Holiday content. This year, Dr. Liz Faber, Assistant Professor of English and Communication at Dean College and Recipiant of the for best Best Single Work in Women's Studies for their first book: , graciously comes back on the pod to kick off this anaugral yultide swaray with an analysis of the 1 Get ready for a onversation that spans a variety of subjects: alegorical childhood, cauthionary tales, What makes a Christmas...

Episode 25: Blackbeard the Pirate and Cutthroat Island Comparison with Dr. Jamie Goodall

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On this month's episode of The Sociologist's Dojo Podcast, we be talking Pirates! Specifically, this episode will conduct a social and historical comparison between 1952's and 1995's Historian and Pirate Scholar Dr. Jamie Goodall returns to the podcast to talk about her new book as wll as the numerous and sometimes cringe inducing historical inaccuracies of these two films and the differences of what consitutes a "Studio Picture" four decades apart. So Hoist the sails and batten down the hatches, for we be sailing into the wind of some really bad cinema! ...

Episode 24: The Scream Franchise with Dr. Jaime Hartless

The Sociologist's Dojo Podcast

It's Spooooky Month! and what better way to celebrate than to talk about the best onomatopoeia Horror Franchise, Scream. Sociologist and Horror Scholar Dr. Jaime Hartless returns to the Podcast to talk about meta horror, subversion of tropes, feminism, and the well deserved love and devotion to Gale Weathers. Enjoy! Warning: We spoil everything up through Scream (2022) Episode Notes: Intro: 0:00-2:18 Basics: 2:20-24:52 Production Sixth Film without Cambell? Plot Synopsis Suspension of Disbelief Trivia Sydney and Gale Love Part 1 To Trope, or not to Trope ...

Episode 23: Fan Art with Dr. Jjenna Hupp Andrews

The Sociologist's Dojo Podcast

On this Month's episiode of the podcast, I am joined by Dr. Jjenna Hupp Andrews, Assistant Professor of Studio Art at Mott Community College to talk about Fan Art, and the Fan Art Subculture. We also talk about Metalsmithing, the Subjectivity of art and Dr. Who. Come with us, and you will see, a world of Artist's imagination :) Intro 0.00-2:00 Basics of Dr. Andrews 2:02-47:00 Degrees earned, Professor, Activist Community College vs. Universitites Masculinity, High Art and Misogyny Dr. Andrews Favorite Pop Culture "Suffer the Little Children" Series Dr. Andrews on...

Episode 22: Dr. Liz and Dr. Leigh's Star Trek Academy

The Sociologist's Dojo Podcast

On this month's Episode of The Scociologist's Dojo Podcast, I am joined by Previous guests Dr. Liz Faber and Dr. Leigh McKagen to do a deep dive into Strar Trek. We talk Gendered ships, Caregiving, Fan Culture, its existence as a media text, and Imperialism; like, alot. Strap in for a free flowing conversation that tries to touch on the Impact the IP of Star Trek has had on our historical, social and cultural landscape. ENGAGE! #ThereisaTrekforthat Intro: 0:00-4:48 Basics of this Unconventional Episode Reintroduction to the episode's guests The State of the Federation: 4:19-30:10...

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On This Month's Episode: Dr. Liz Faber of Labour`e College, and author of The Computer's Voice: From Star Trek to Siri, shepherds me through the vast world of Star Trek as we talk about and analyze Star Trek: First Contact. We talk about Feminism, Psychoanalysis, The Cold War, and what it takes to create a socialist utopia.

Production Notes:

Basics: About Dr. Faber and Her Incredible Book (5:15-27:34)