The Sociologist's Dojo Podcast
The Sociologist's Dojo is a blog and podcast that analyzes film and popular culture using the Sociological Perspective. Episodes usually focus on a particular film or piece of popular culture that the Host and Guest will analyze. Episodes released monthly.
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Episode 41: The Bruce Lee Episode: Part II "The Icon and The Movie Star." with Dr. Ted Preston
04/20/2024
Episode 41: The Bruce Lee Episode: Part II "The Icon and The Movie Star." with Dr. Ted Preston
On this month's episode of The Sociologist's Dojo Podcast, Dr. Ted Preston, Professor of Philosophy at Rio Hondo College and I continue our lengthy discussion about Bruce Lee. In Part II of this trilogy, we finish up our converstation on Lee's philisophical motivations and then spend much of the episode placing Lee in historical context through looking at his image, icon status and legacy Enjoy! Look for Part III out in May Production Notes Intro: 0:00-2:20 Previously on: In Media Res Prologue Motivations and Consequences: 2:21-23:58 A Masculinity Interlude Martial Arts and Teaching Trivia Historical Context: 23:59-3513 Our First Experiences with Lee Gems of History and Historical Events Marketing in the 1970's Image and Icon Status: 35:14-60:40 "A Cartoon" A Simplified Image Generational Change? Influence on MMA Legacy The Film Industry: 60:41-74:34 Risk Adverse Repeats what is profitable Frankensteining Game of Death and "Brucesploitation" The Romanticizing of Action Films Bruce Lee Deification Outtro: 74:35-75:40 Fight Choreography Rant Tease Notes and Links All clips were used under Faire Use
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Episode 40: The Bruce Lee Episode, Part I: "The Philosopher" with Dr. Ted Preston
03/27/2024
Episode 40: The Bruce Lee Episode, Part I: "The Philosopher" with Dr. Ted Preston
On this month's episode of The Sociologist's Dojo Podcast, Dr. Ted Preston, Professor of Philosophy at Rio Hondo College, joins me for the first of three episodes focusing on the life, work, and legacy of Bruce Lee. In this ititial episode of The Bruce Lee Trilogy, we first get to know our guest for this Oydessy before discussing Lee's Philisophical origins and how his teachings can apply to academia. This episode has A LOT of table setting for deeper discussions later in Part II (out in April) and Part III ( out in May). Production Notes Preamble 0:00-1:15 - "The Episode is now released as a Trilogy" Intro: 1:16-2:52 Basics of Dr. Preston 2:53-9:47 Areas of Intrerest and Specialization in Philosophy Relationship to Pop Culture Relationship to The Martial Arts Bruce Lee: The Philosopher. 9:48-30:03 Martial arts Magic Bruce Lee...Fighter Dr. Preston's Chapter on Bruce Lee Lee's Philisophical Background Systems and Legacy Building After Death: 30:03-55:54 His ideas not conducive to Running a School (Capitalism) Knowing Your Strengths Combat Effectiveness vs What's Available Foundation then Exploration Lee's impact on Academia Motivations to participate in The Martial Arts Preview of the start of Part II Part II coming at the end of April, Part III at the end of May All Clips Used Under Fair Use Links The Sociologist's Dojo Blog
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Episode 39: Freddy Got Fingered with Dr. Ellen Meiser
02/23/2024
Episode 39: Freddy Got Fingered with Dr. Ellen Meiser
On this Month's Episode of The Sociologist's Dojo Podcast, Dr. Ellen Meiser Assistant Professor of Sociology at the University of Hawaii at Hilo and Co-Host of returns to talk about the 2001 Shock Comedy "Freddy Got Fingered." We talk about the Gen X laidened, Mtv fueled Aggrievedly entitled incel Masculinity that birthed this film and its foundational legancy to Tom Green's Cultural footprint. Enjoy! Production Notes: Intro: 0:00-1:15 Update from Dr. Meiser 1:16-4:28 Podcast Hiatus New Publications ( , , ) Basics of Freddy Got Fingered 4:29-19:10 Opinion Disclaimer: We Hated this Film Theatrical Trailer Production Team Trivia Historical Context 19:25-44:03 Channel Drift/ Network Decay CNN, Don Lemon and Tucker Carlson Mtv in 2001- Steering toward public attention The Tom Green Show Green Vs. Cohen Social Analysis 44:18-70:06 Aggrieved Entitlement and Arrested Development Origin of the Film's Title Conistant Father Failure Messaging Satire as a Shield The Social Media Influence Outtro 70:07-75:26 Dr. Meiser's Next Episode Plugs Next Episode: The Bruce Lee Episode with Dr. Ted Preston Links:
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Episode 38: The Dojo's 2024 State of Cinema Addres
01/29/2024
Episode 38: The Dojo's 2024 State of Cinema Addres
On this month's guestless episode of The Sociologist's Dojo Podcast, the host gives their "2024 State of Cinema Address." covering the 2023 Writers and Actor's Strike, placing it in a Marxian and Weberian Context, followed by a discusion of the 2024 Oscar Nominations and the social discourse surrounding them. Enjoy! Production Notes Intro 0:00-1:56 The Writers and Actor's Strike 1:57-44:40 Marxian Analysis Writer's Strike Basics Alenation and the mechanisms of striking The Power of Black Women's Activism The Individualizing of White Feminism Fracturing to Maintain a Status Quo The Bob Iger Problem A Weberian Analysis flavored by Marx 44:57-80:02 The Order of Analysis Categories: Visual Effects Sound Score Editing International Feature Cinematography Animated Feature Screenplay Categories Acting Categories Directing Picture Wrap up 80:03-86:57 How will this year be affected Films and Tax Write-Offs Plugs (Blog essays and Future Podcast Episodes Links Books Blog Essays
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Episode 37: The Dojo's Top Ten Films of 2023
12/19/2023
Episode 37: The Dojo's Top Ten Films of 2023
On this month's episode of The Sociologist's Dojo Podcast we are capping off the end of the year with a best of List. This episode is designed to be a companion piece to my Final essay for 2023 on the blog: . This list is far more upbeat and interesting. 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 the films that I saw in 2023 that I gave 4 stars and above to on Because of the function of lists, I will not be including detailed production Notes that will inevitably spoil the films on this list. However, in the interest of self promotion, the following considered for two films of this 15 film list. Enjoy, everyone. Happy Holidays ! Coming up on the Blog: I dive into
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Episode 36: The Doctor Who Episode with Dr. Jjenna Hup Andrews
11/28/2023
Episode 36: The Doctor Who Episode with Dr. Jjenna Hup Andrews
On this month's episode of The Sociologist's Dojo Podcast, Together with return guest Dr. Jjenna Hup Andrews of Mott Community College, we are T.raveling A.nd R.elative D.imension I.n S.pace as companions of our favorite Time Lord: The Doctor; discussing the British Sci-Fi TV series Doctor Who. Come along with us as we talk about Dalek's, Cybermen, regenerations and a whole lot of running. Sound the cloister bell! Wooo Weeee OOOOOH! Production Notes: Basics An Update on Dr. Hup Andrews work Basic Plot and origin of the Series Trivia Who is our Doctor? Historical Context Micro Level: How we were first introduced to Dr.Who Doctors, companions and Storylines representing the Specific time period Fan base: Brindging the gap between Classic and "New Who" Social Analysis The Social Justice of The Doctor ( Gender fluid, Anti-War, Evironmentalist) Dr. Who Antagonists representative of Social Problems The Representation of The Doctor Outtro After the end of the Year essay we'll start on in January There will be an upcoming Christmas Episode on A Muppet Christmas Carol featuring Dr. Liz Faber In Jan we'll have a Bruce Lee Episode followed by an episode on Freddy Got Fingered Stick around for One of the best Speeches ever to be uttered in Dr. Who
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Episode 35: The Invitation with Dr. Courtenay Stallings
10/26/2023
Episode 35: The Invitation with Dr. Courtenay Stallings
On this month's episode of The Sociologist's Dojo Podcast ,in honor of Spooky Season, return guest Dr. Courtenay Stallings of Pepperdine University and I talk about the 2015 Hitchcockian Horror/Thriller The Invitation, directed by Karyn Kusama. Join us as we talk about Religion, Cults and their relationship to politics, Grief, Trauma, and a lot of Erving Goffman. This Podcast episode will have you pondering when DO you decide to break the social contract, and will that just save your life? Happy Halloween from The Sociologist's Dojo! Basics Dr. Stallings Previous Episodes Update on Dr. Stallings Academic Work Basics of The Film: The Invitation (2015) Plot Trivia Historical Context Micro Level: Experiences with Kusama's work Kusama, and a gendered director jail The importance of 2015, Prophetic for the tension of 2016 Family Dinners (Cults and Politics) The Feel and look of the film, seems timeless Social Analysis Religion and Cults Erving Gofmman's Presentation of Self and The Social Contract of Parties Terror in the mundane Subverting who "typically" survives a Horror Film. Outtro Follow Dr.Stallings @CourtenayCal Follow the blog and Podcast @TheSociologists
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Episode 34: Pop Culture Adaptations with Jenn Storey
09/28/2023
Episode 34: Pop Culture Adaptations with Jenn Storey
On this month's episode of The Sociologist's Dojo Podcast, Author Jenn Storey and I talk about literary and other forms of Pop Culture Adaptation. First, we dive into a spoiler free discussion of their before an indepth analysis of the relationship between media adaptation, technology and capitalism; which leads to a more pointed discussion about fandoms, nostalgia and audience agency. Enjoy! Production Notes (Intro- 0:00-2:10) Basics of Jen (2:20-33:36) IT to MFA Discovering Emotional Truths Exploring Society through Art Tilting Gravity Discussion Jenn's Relationnship with Pop Culture Historical Context (33:51-65:26) Definining Adaptation () Technology and Media Adaptation Capitalism and Media Preservation Conncetions vs. Futurism Dissonance of Humor Revisionist History through a Post-Modern Lens Social Analysis (65:41-99:08) Social Ramifications of Adapotation Importance of the Medium Audience Agency Purism in Pop Culture ? Nostalgia Pop Culture and Adaptation Tribalism Violence and Discrimination/Public Ownwership The Preciousness of Adaptations Outtro (99:09-101:08) Plugs Stick around For Dr. Faber shout out A Haiku vs Novel Discussion Brian stating, yet again, how much he hates Zack Snyder's filmography All Music cues and clips were used under Faire Use Links Jenn Storey and Follow The Sociologist's dojo on , and The Social Breakdown Podcast-
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Episode 33: The Ring Franchise with Dr. Jaime Hartless
07/21/2023
Episode 33: The Ring Franchise with Dr. Jaime Hartless
On this month's episode of The Sociologist's Dojo Podcast, Dr. Jaime Hartless returns to talk about The Ring Franchise. 'Dr. Horror' takes us through the long and convoluted journey of this multi-media property through its books, original films and the cavalcade of remakes. Then, we talk about what makes a classic film, our own "funeral films", the gender swapping and gender violence in the films, along with the Intersexed nature of Japanese ghosts. Enjoy! Production Notes: Intro: 0:00-8:11 Update on Dr. Hartless's research Queer Ghost Hunters Basics of The Ring Franchise (8:12-38:28) Started as Books (1991) Japanese original films Korean Remakes American Remakes Books vs Movies Trivia and Tangents Historical Context: (39:09-95:24) Dr. Hartless's 'Ring' Journey (Content Analysis) Origin and Folklore Technological Changes Film's Cultural and Historical Context Criteria for a Classic Funeral Films and the loss of physical media Social Analysis 96:20-135:13 Gender Swaping of Characters and Violence Projections of Masculinity and Femininity Intersexed Definition and The Ring Rings and Academic mistrepresentation in film Outtro: 135:14-136:41 Plugs All Clips were used under Fair use
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Episode 32: The Menu with Dr. Rebecca Gibson
06/18/2023
Episode 32: The Menu with Dr. Rebecca Gibson
On this month's episiode of The Sociologist's Dojo Podcast, Dr. Rebecca Gibson and I are dining at Hawthorne as we discuss the 2022 Horror/Satire The Menu. Dinner conversation includes: The intricacies of class struggles, the media food culture and a lot about masculinity and the gendering of food and eating. This Podcast will be plated in Five! "Yes, Chef!" Production Notes: Intro: 0:00-3:20 Disclaimer Preview The Satler and Waldorf of Academic Film Snobs Basics of the Film 3:23-18:46 The Plot Food Porn Trivia Margot and Tyler The Tech Bros. Historical Context: 19:00-65:28 The Rise of the Media Food Culture Weberian Bureaucratic consumption of food Commercial Kitchens and Media Violence Disreguarding Servers Holding up a Mirror to Ourselves "What did Chef say to Tyler?" "What School did you go to?" A Culture of COVID films? A Color Interleude Social Analysis: 65:42-113:15 Veblen's Conspricious Consumption The Film's Broad take on Class Servers as the Elite Socially Conditioned not to Fight The Importance of 'the Burger" The Masculinity of The Menu Outtro: 113:17-115:00 Plugs , twitter: Follow the blog and podcast on Twitter: All Clips were used under faire use Stick around for: Brian constantly screwing up Chef's name Praise of Elsa's Snark
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Episode 31: The Tudors with Bre Crosby
05/22/2023
Episode 31: The Tudors with Bre Crosby
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 Relationship with Pop Culture 14:48-26:05 Pop Culture and Community Pop Culture is a current through History Parody and Pop Culture Professors, Update your References Basics of The Tudors 26:22-32:11 Poetic Plot Recap Show as Historical Fiction A Pop Soapy Sexy Show Trivia Historical Context 32:45-111:15 How Pop Culture shapes our understanding of History Show Clouds History "The Heir and the Spare" Favorite Anacronism Women in Historical Context History of the Wives of Henry the VIII (53:47-106:54) 2007 TV (Great Recession) Social Analysis 111:41-142:40 Misogynistioc Premise (Mary Boleyn) To be TypeCast (Natalie Dormer) No More Sex Scenes? Consent is Sexy Pop Cultutre as a Sex Educator Entertainment: Female Power only Comes after Abuse No Recognition of Trauma Fantasy as Deflection Outtro 142:42-148:23 Adaptation Hopes Plugs Links
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Episode 30: House of the Dragon with Dr. Simone Kolysh
04/21/2023
Episode 30: House of the Dragon with Dr. Simone Kolysh
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 found Sociology Discussion of 'Everyday Violence' 6:45-38:17 Research Basics Intersectionality and Street Harrassment Being Oppressor and Victim at the same time Compounding and Cumulative Trauma "Weathering"- The Body Keeps Score Validation and Dysphoria through Harrassment Free Speech as a shield protecting Hate and Violence Basics of 'House of the Dragon' 38:18-41:00 Dr. Kolysh's experience with the show and GOT Historical Context: 41:47-57:46 Fantasy shows a a shield for misogyny Through a 2023 lens Using Characters as discriptors for Current Political Figures The Powerful's use of Pop Culture Social Analysis: 58:00-85:54 Classism: Ruling Class Civil War "Men would rather Torch the Relm..." The Cyclical Nature of Social Justice Battles The power of the media to make change House Velaryon The value in gratuitous birthing scenes Outtro: 85:57-90:15 Plugs Stage of Research for Dr. Kolysh's new book. Links Follow them on Twitter Follow the Sociologist's Dojo on Twitter: Read the Blog at
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Episode 29: The Handmaid's Tale Franchise with Dr. Rebecca Gibson
03/25/2023
Episode 29: The Handmaid's Tale Franchise with Dr. Rebecca Gibson
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 Components and Structure The Anthropological Bookends Product of it's time? The Adaptation Timeline of the Franchise Trivia Historical Context 50:24-85:40 Personal Discovery of the original Text Historical Influences on Atwood's work No Shame in Current Politics Atwood's ending too Hopeful? Marketplace Activism "The Gibson Standard" Historical Impact of the Books and the Series The importance of Choice Social Analysis 85:55-137:30 A Social Justice Nighmare "Better, doesn't mean better for everyone." Men harmed by the Patriarchy Commodification of Atwood's work Can you Fully Deconstruct a System? Canceling Academics in our Fields The Partiarchical Bargain in Gilead Masculinization, Militarization and Knowledge Suppression Systemization of Emotion 'The System's' defense mechanisms Outtro: 137:31-142:22 Predictions about the Upcoming Testaments Adaptation Plugs: on Twitter and Dr. Gibson's Coming up on The Blog Links All Clips Provided under Faire Use
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Episode 28: The Dojo's 2023 State of Cinema Address
02/20/2023
Episode 28: The Dojo's 2023 State of Cinema Address
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 Actor Best Suppporting Male Actor Best Female Actor Best Supporting Female Actor Screenplays Directing/ The History of Female Directing Nominations Lesser Known Categories Best Picture and the State of Cinema 31:39-53:25 The Nominations My Deficiencies My Pick(s) Popularizing the Oscars Films Vs. Movies Pop Culture is Soft Power Bureaucracy and Power The Popular Oscar Category Diminished Ratings A People's Voice ? The COVID-19 Effect Theaters = Spectacle Arthouse = Streaming What Do We Want? Room For all. Plugs 53:33-55:57 Links *All Clips were used under Fair Use*
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Episode 27: Nightmare Alley(s) with Dr. Ea Madrigal
01/21/2023
Episode 27: Nightmare Alley(s) with Dr. Ea Madrigal
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 Nightmare Alley(s) (16:01-32:05) Plot Trivia Historical Context (32:19-72:03) Tone Matching the Context Films failed to find footing Tyrone Power +Characters Post-War Hollywood, Mentalism and the Supernatural Media Reflects Culture Escapism Not For Current Audiences? A Cautionary Tale? Use of Alcohol as Self-Medication Historic Lack of Social Services The Psychoanalysis Aversion The Outsider and Acceptance of "The Other" Context Matters Social Analysis (77:18-107:26) Female Characters of Noir Lack of Racial Diversity Genre over dispelling stereotypes Collectivism vs. Individualism Compassion is Power Rankings Outtro (107:27-109:57) Plugs All Clips used under Fair Use Stick around for: Debate over if films need a Happy ending The Pitch for Nightmare Alley 2: The Accountant Links
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Episode 26: Gremlins with Dr. Liz Faber
12/18/2022
Episode 26: Gremlins with Dr. Liz Faber
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 Movie?, Dark 80's Children's stories, and of course: bright lights, water, and midnight snacks. Enjoy! Production Notes: Intro: 0:00-2:59 Value of a Vest Dr. Faber's Research Update: (3:00-22:30) Dr. Faber's Upcoming Second book: Robot Suicide (2023) Dr. Faber's Upcoming Third book: Under the Misiletoe: Holiday Romance and Pop Culture (2024) Holiday Movie Plot similarities Dr. Faber's Chapter on Christmas Horror Tropes Criteria for Christmas Films vs. Films Set at Christmas Dr. Fber's Holiday Film Rankings Basics of Gremlins: (1984) (22:31-42:39) Plot Summary Trivia from IMDB General Themes Bagging on Gremlins 2 Historical Context: (42:40-65:08) Biographical History with the Film "Dark" 80's Children's Films Gremlins as a manifestation of 1950's Xenophobic Anxieties Racist orientalism and Assimilation Narratives The Film's mixed messages on Capitalism The "Spielbergization" of Nostalgia Social Analysis: (65:09-98:43) Gremlins as an allegory for Childhood Part 1 The Gender Politics of Gremlins Gremlins as an allegory for Childhood Part II Learning From Pop Culture Predictions for Gremlins 3 Attacks on Representation Racist Orientalism Part II "We are all Gremlins," Outtro (98:44-103:39) Plugs Socials Stick Around For: The Continued Bagging on Indiana Jones ( ) Another NFT Rant ( See ) Brian and Dr. Faber Canceling Themselves, and trying to cover it up ;) LOL Links: Dr. Faber's Twitter Buy their Award Winning Book: Dr. Faber's First Apperance: ( Where we talk about The Computer's Voice) Dr. Faber's Second Apperance: ( Where we talk about Robot Suicide) Dr. Faber's Third Apperance: Featuring Follow the Blog and Podcast All Audio Clips were used under Faire Use for Comment and Criticism " Anna and the Apocalypse Muppet Christmas Carol Gremlins film clips: , , , Everything Everywhere All At Once Clip Ferrell and Reily as Bowie and Crosby singing
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Episode 25: Blackbeard the Pirate and Cutthroat Island Comparison with Dr. Jamie Goodall
11/29/2022
Episode 25: Blackbeard the Pirate and Cutthroat Island Comparison with Dr. Jamie Goodall
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! Production Notes: Intro: 0.00-1:07 Discussion of Dr. Goodall's new Book (1:07-33:28) More Narrative (1630-1720's) Brief Synposis The Importance of Burlington NJ A "Pieces of Eight" Conversion Pirates and Privateers The Captain Kidd Influence Black Salors and the Enslaved Politics and Pirates Dr. Goodall's Next Book Basics of the Films (33:29-41:27) Background Plot Synopsis Historical Context (41:47-60:55) Birth of Cinematic Pirate Talk Two Timelines Cuthhroat's (Many) Inaccuracies No desire for Historical Accurracy in Blackbeard used as an escape Cutthroat trying to bring about "a bit time return" for the Pirate film (and Failing) The Counter Culture of the Indie Movie scene of the 1990's The Problem with depicting white slaves Tokenism and Frivality as a shield against criticism Social Analysis (61:10-87:48) Studio driven pictures Different results (Blackbeard vs. Cutthroat) The wasted potiential of Cutthroat Island Gendered Double Standards Cutthroat Inaccuracies part II Film as "Soft Power" The Faculty responsibility to correct "realistic " portrayals Reality is more Diverse than Fiction Plugs and Alternate Titles Outtro: 87:49-89:21 All audio Clips were used under Faire Use Stick around for: Brian and Jamie Bagging on Indiana Jones as a Faculty Member A Few Special guests :) Links: through her Website which links to all her socials
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Episode 24: The Scream Franchise with Dr. Jaime Hartless
10/23/2022
Episode 24: The Scream Franchise with Dr. Jaime Hartless
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 Historical Context 25:19-68:13 Biographical Experience with the Franchise Gale and Sydney Love Part 2 State of the Horror Genre before Scream Satire of Horror Complicated relationship with Horror Fans Generational Gap Referencing the time period...for 25 years Toxic Fandom of Horror A Critique of the Genre Critiquing the Franchise The Popularity of Kirby Reed Social Analysis 68:30-129:19 Scream, a Feminist Franchise. Recontextualizing "The Final Girl" The Enemy is The Patriarchy Sydney and Gale Love Part 3 Scream 3 and the Weinsteins Trauma, Violence, and Disability Legacy sequel formula Sixth film Predictions Gale, Dewey and "The Rom Com" Outtro: 129:19-131:22 Plugs and Links Follow Dr. Hartless on Twitter Dr. Hartless' Follow the blog and Podcast on Twitter The Blog is just starting "" series Recent Essay: All clips used under Faire Use
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Episode 23: Fan Art with Dr. Jjenna Hupp Andrews
10/04/2022
Episode 23: Fan Art with Dr. Jjenna Hupp Andrews
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 'Monster Artists' Historical Context 47:30-88:26 Fan Art Definition Dr Andrews experience with Fan Art Differences between Quality and Style Defining Subculture Fan Subcultures and Fan Art Artist Stereotypes Social Analysis 88:40-122:43 Copyright and Fan Art Fans as exploited labor Public Ownwership of Content Pop Culture and Reference Groups Outtro 122:44-130:07 Plugs Next on the Blog Stick around For: Brian being Ignorant about Meatalsmithing Dr. Who Love (especially for Peter Capaldi's 12) A Discussion of How Disney is Letigiously Evil All audio Clips are used under faire use for criticism and commentary. Follow the Blog: Follow The Sociologist's Dojo on Twitter: Follow Jjenna Hupp Andrews on Twitter:
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Episode 22: Dr. Liz and Dr. Leigh's Star Trek Academy
08/20/2022
Episode 22: Dr. Liz and Dr. Leigh's Star Trek Academy
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 A Brief History of Star Trek The Current Landscape of Trek Identity vs. Imperialism Media Landscape/Trope Narratives The CSI effect Historical Context of Trek: 30:11-109:03 Foreign and Domestic Policy 90's Race and Gender Commentary The Federation and Diversity Imperialism/Individualism/Heroism Making it Palatable for Capitalists We don't talk about that... Robot Stand ins Caregiving Parent Death Tropes Imperialists are Never Refugees Spaceships as "womblike" embassys (with a Holodeck Aside) The Masculine (Female) Captain The Star Trek Fan Culture 110:06-157:08 Nostalgia tempering analysis A Trio of Academic Geek Rants Fan Gatekeeping There is a Trek for Every Mood Trying to Untangle the timeline SPACE! Rapid Fire! (Captain, Series, and Film) Outtro: 157:10-163:14 Plugs: The Sociologist's dojo blog: Follow Dr. Liz Faber: Follow Dr. Leigh McKagen: Follow the blog and Podcast Read essays on the Blog: Stick around for: The renaming of the Space Telescope A Poncho Interlude And me getting taken to Star Trek school by these Brilliant Scholars All clips were used under Fair Use for Comment and Criticism
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Episode 21: The Lord of the Rings with Dr. Ellen Meiser
07/20/2022
Episode 21: The Lord of the Rings with Dr. Ellen Meiser
On this month's episode of The Sociologist's Dojo Podcast Dr. Ellen Meiser of and I tackle the epic High Fantasy Trilogy: The Lord of the Rings . We talk about terrorism, tourism, and meme culture before getting into The Masculinity, sexuality, racism and power dynamics in Middle Earth. Listen up, or "YOU SHALL NOT PASS!" Intro: 0:00-5:15 Not being a Good student Dr. Meiser's Previous Episodes Peter Jackson's Version Basics: 5:15-21:42 Production Trivia Plot Filling in the Gaps Historical Context: 21:55-54:05 Dr. Meiser's Initial Thoughts Book Talk (WWI) and its impact The Odessy to find a Production Company LOTR Meme Culture The Films as Soft Power New Zealand GDP and Tourism Escapism from the realities of Terrorism Sociological World Building Social Analysis 54:20-96:00 Masculinity in Middle-Earth Power Dynamics of the Realm Lack of Female Representation Sexuality of the Fellowship Environmentalism vs. Industry Colonialism and Race Major in Sociology Trauma Mental Illness and Drug Addiction The Importance of Friendship Outtro 96:13-103:26 Plugs and banter Stick around for: This becoming an ageism podcast for a few seconds A post script hint at Dr. Meiser's next episode All clips used were done under Faire Use Links:
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Episode 20: The Nic Cage Episode with Dr. Courtenay Stallings
06/23/2022
Episode 20: The Nic Cage Episode with Dr. Courtenay Stallings
This month's episode of The Sociologist's Dojo Podcast we embrace the Chaos of Nic Cage. Dr. Courtenay Stallings of Pepperdine University and I talk through the cultural icon of Nic Cage by curating three unique films from his long and varied career. We talk about the difficulty of Parenting, The Rape Culture, and the healing from Grief, loss, and Trauma. Enjoy! Intro and Format specifications (0:00-4:00)' Disclaimer and set up Dr. Stallings and Brian's Relationship with Cage (4:12-12:12) 'Raising Arizona' as an Inception point Naturalism vs. Nicolas Cage From Hate to Love "The Contest" Mandy Love Cultural Context of Nic Cage (12:13-23:27) The Cultural consumption of an Icon From Meme to Movies Persona creation and Consumption Nic Cage is Cinema Raising Arizona 24:10-47:32 Basic Plot Parenting, Childcare and the Formula shortage paralell Does Comedy dilute Social messages Coens and Cage Best Scenes Vampire's Kiss (47:55-73.06) Basics of the Film WTF? Meme Generator Experimentation Double Feature with American Psycho Nic Cage and the Rape Culture Brian's 10 min rule for Nic Cage Films Best Scenes Pig (73:40-95:04) Assumptions of Plot Subverting expectations The Subtle Cage Healing from Grief Loss and Trauma Best Scenes Final Takaways (95:05-100:23) Honorable Mentions Plugs and Outtro (100:24-102:13) All clips were used under fair use. Links Dr. Stallings on Twitter
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Episode 19: Single Women's Depictions in Film with Kim Martinez Philips
05/28/2022
Episode 19: Single Women's Depictions in Film with Kim Martinez Philips
On this month's episode of The Sociologist's Dojo we are talking about the social analysis of single women's depictions in film with Kim Martinez Philips, Doctorial Candidate and Sociology Instructor at Memorial University Newfoundland. We also talk Jaws, Will Smith, and the existential torture of having to update our aging pop culture references for our students. Getting to Know Kim Philips 2:25-25:50 Background and Education The Oscar Slap Changing References International TV Film and the Single Girl: Damaging Depictions of Single Women: 25:51-62:16 Basics of the Study (Theory and Methods) Choosing a lot of International Cinema Theme 1: There is something wrong with single women Theme 2: Single Women are mentally Unstable Theme 3: Single Women are sad and pathetic Theme 4: Women Need to be Rescued Theme 5 Womanhood and Femininity is abandoned Intersectionality and depictions of Single Women Outtro 62:17-77:49 Suggestions on How create a Bridge to Non White Western Cinema Plugs Links Find Kim Phillips on Twitter Follow the Blog at Follow the blog and the podcast on twitter
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Episode 18: Queer Representations in Horror with Dr. Jaime Hartless
04/18/2022
Episode 18: Queer Representations in Horror with Dr. Jaime Hartless
On This month's episode of the Podcast, I talk to Dr. Jaime Hartless, Assistant Professor of Sociology/Anthropology at Farmingdale State College about Queer Representations in Horror. We talk about Witchcraft , Wizzards and everything on the Gender and Sexuality Spectrum. Listen to us give a lot of praise for Karyn Kusama and Diablo Cody's "Jennifer's Body", while throwing a lot of (deserved) shade at Joss Whedon and J.K. Rowling. Basics: 1:39-8:39 Dr. Hartless's Educational Background and Research Interests Sociology of Horror Horror as a Tool For Teaching Sexuality 8:40-50:58 Basic Premise Gender Non Conformity Anxiety Horror as a unique Teaching Tool Ex: Nightmare on Elm Street 2 The Bifurcation of the Horror Genre Assignments and working with Students Witchcraft and Representation 51:13-84:40 The Duality and use of the Image of the Witch in Pop Culture Ex: "Jennifer's Body", Willow, Buffy Joss and J.K. are the Worst The Witch and Marketplace Feminism Not a linerar Categorization Upcoming 85:10-97:12 Dr. Hartless's Supernatural Project "Destiel" Cannon and Reinterpretations "Bi-Phobia" Outtro 97:15-100:26 Plugs All clips used under faire use. Find Dr. Hartless at Find The Blog at
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Episode 17: The Matrix Franchise with Dr. Rebecca Gibson
03/21/2022
Episode 17: The Matrix Franchise with Dr. Rebecca Gibson
On this Month's Episode of The Sociologist's Dojo Podcast, Return guest Dr. Rebecca Gibson and I tackle the Sci-Fi Cyberpunk Dystopian Franchise of The Matrix. From the original to its gliorious 'resuurection', Dr. Gibson and I talk synergistic media marketing, American Ethnocentrism, problematic interpretations, Disability, Capitalism, some Baudrillard and a lot of Foucault. Come Join us, and we will show you just how deep the rabbit hole goes... Intro: (1:07-8:00) Catching up with Dr. Gibson and her work. A Mythology/Folklore aside This episodes overlap with the Blog Basics: (8:03-31:54) The Crew The Plot(s) Links to Mitchell's Cloud Atlas IMDB Trivia The Wachowski's and Kubrick Different Direction in 'Resurrections" Historical Context (32:06-78:50) Dr. Gibson's first screenings Brian's first Impressions Synergystic Media Marketing Novelty is a product of American Ethnocentrism Problematic interpretations of The Matrix 'Resurrections' Backlash Social Analysis (79:06-146:47) Agency Vs. Structure Weber's Bureaucracy Foucault's Dicipline and Punish Penopticon Biopower Disability and Capitalism Love, Gender and "The Patriarchical Bargain" Sex as Revolution through Consent and Communication Weaponizing Nostalgia Detour into Resurrections Dr. Gibson's Red Flags Legacy sequels and Smith Outtro (146:48-150:32) Links and Plugs Stick around for: An anti-NFT Rant Yeah, Sex is great, but.... Shout out to Wong Kar Wai A Demanding Poncho. Links Dr. Gibson on Twitter @TheSociologistS The Sociologist's Dojo Essay on The matrix
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Episode 16: The Terminator Franchise with Dr. Liz Faber
02/18/2022
Episode 16: The Terminator Franchise with Dr. Liz Faber
This month's episode of The Sociologist's Dojo Podcast marks the heralded return of the "Queen of the Recap" Dr. Liz Faber to talk about the long running Sci-Fi Cyborg Dystopian Franchise of "The Terminator". After Dr. Faber's engrossing walk through of The Terminator, T2, and Dark Fate, we talk about Historical perceptions of humanity through tech, Legacy sequels, Capitalist Traps, James Cameron's White-Dude "feminism and A LOT more! Remember, "there is No fate than what we make", and what we newed is a socialist utopia Intro and Dr. Faber's New Manuscript (1:09-6:23) Topic and Title Connection to Terminator Suicide and Humanity The Terminator Franchise (6:24-54:53) Clarification Plot Recap (9:10-49:33) Scattered Trivia Historical Context (55:07-89:40) Biographical Context History of Computer Dystopian Fiction Dystopian Sci-Fi and Development of Tech Historical Perceptions of Humanity through Tech Legacy Sequels Capitalist Traps Commercialization of Computers Social Analysis (89:54-112:51) Suicide and Family Structures Laws of Rootics/Humanity Liberal Sheen on Conservative Politics "Good Immigrant" Narrative Corporatized Filmmaking Jim Cameron's "White-Dude "Feminism"" Wrap up 112:54-118:46 Robot and Frank Plugs and Social Media Dr. Faber's Next Episode Pitch Stick Around for: "How did Stalin feel about Robots?" The "Somewhere in Time" moment #FuckDrSilverman Rebranding as The Anti-John Connor Podcast Brian's First T2 watch The Rev 9 is a KitKat "Why Do Terminators need a penis?"
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Episode 15: The Exorcist with Dr. Courtenay Stallings
01/18/2022
Episode 15: The Exorcist with Dr. Courtenay Stallings
On this month's episode of The Sociologist's Dojo Podcast, return guest Dr. Courtenay Stallings of Pepperdine University and I tackle the spiritual horror classic: The Exorcist. In this episode we go over the impact of 70's social and political strife and its effect on filmmaking, especially on white male gazey Hollywood and those "Mavericks" of the time. Stick around for a discussion of science, belief, and religion through the context of the Sociology. Sadly, Poncho was cut for time.
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Episode 14: Battlestar Galactica with Dr. Leigh McKagen
12/26/2021
Episode 14: Battlestar Galactica with Dr. Leigh McKagen
On this month's episode of The Sociologist's Dojo Podcast we look to the stars as we analyze the acclaimed 2004 series Battlestar Galactica with Dr. Leigh McKagen of Virginia Tech University. We colonialism, Body rights, masculinity, Epic Heroism vs. Everyday Heroism, and of course, the dangers of Capitalism.
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Bonus Episode: Ancillary Justice and The Matrix: Resurrections Trailer Discussion with Dr. Rebecca Gibson
11/30/2021
Bonus Episode: Ancillary Justice and The Matrix: Resurrections Trailer Discussion with Dr. Rebecca Gibson
On this Bonus Episode of The Sociologist's Dojo Podcast Dr. Rebecca Gibson is back on the Pod to talk about Ann Leckie's 2013 Hugo and Nebula Award winning novel Ancillary Justice. We talk a lot about Gendered Pronouns, Consciousness and Colonialism. Later, we both engage in "delighted Flailing" as we geek out over the first trailer for The Matrix: Resurrections trying to understand what it all means before the film is released Dec 21st.
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Episode 13: Repo Man with Dr. Brian Cogan
11/26/2021
Episode 13: Repo Man with Dr. Brian Cogan
On this month's Episode of The Sociologist's Dojo Podcast I am covering the Synergistic punk rock, sci-fi satire Repo Man with Guest Dr. Brian Cogan Professor in the Dept. of Communications at Molloy College and author of the book The Encyclopedia of Punk After we get to know Dr. Cogan we dive into the film's production, the history of Punk, Anti-Reaganite Capitalism, and the Marginalization of Movements. Get ready to embrace the anti-establishment and jump into the pit.
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