Best Academic Rigor Podcasts (2025)

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The 2025 Shelvie Award Extravaganza 49:07

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Hello friends, fiends, and everyone in between! Another year has come to an end, and we are back to recap the year in GoodTrash. That's right, it is our self-congratulatory hour of power. We look back on the movies we watched for the show and hand out awards, such as the Hebrew Hammer and Best Worst Movie. Finally, we discuss the movies that made i…

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From Grief to Grace: A Doctor’s Spiritual Awakening ft. Dr. Raj Kumar Mani | Podmasana | Ep. 4 58:12

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Dr. Raj Kumar Mani, distinguished pulmonologist and critical care pioneer, discovered profound spiritual dimensions after devastating early losses—his father at 14, his mother at 23. In that grief, "a sense of an immense presence descended on me." This awakening transformed how he practiced medicine, leading pioneering work in non-invasive ventilat…

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A Minecraft Movie (2025) 1:08:50

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Welcome back blockheads! Our look back at some of the highest grossing films of 2025 comes to an end with the domestic box office king (as of our recording), A Minecraft Movie. We're going into the Overworld to discuss the hit of the year. We talk all about creativity, meta narratives, Jack Black, who movies are for, and much more as we craft an an…

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Is This Thing On? (2025) Garbage Chute Review 12:48

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In the second of his video-turned-audio experiments, Arthur checks in with his review of Bradley Cooper's third feature film, Is This Thing On? The domestic drama starring Will Arnett and Laura Dern lands in the midst of awards season, but does it earn an ovation or is it a bomb? Arthur shares his quick thoughts on the film, the cast, Cooper, and r…

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Clicks, Credibility, and the Classroom: Media Literacy and Modern Journalism 42:15

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The news industry and the world of journalism has changed drastically since the creation of the newspaper. From the rise of the internet to the decline of ad sales that keep traditional newspapers in business, journalists have adapted to news ways of getting their stories to the masses. This episode brings together Dr. Gwynne Ellen Ash and Eraldo “…

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Podmasana Preview | From Grief to Grace: A Doctor’s Spiritual Awakening 4:13

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Dr. Raj Kumar Mani shares his thoughts and experiences with Brendon about the common threads throughout various societies and spiritual traditions. Full episode releases December 24, 2025. Topics: Spiritual awakening, grief and transformation, pulmonology, critical care medicine, yoga practice, contemplative medicine, poetry and spirituality, end-o…

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Episode 54: The Festive School: Prayer, Feasts, and the Recovery of Wonder 45:08

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Description Father Nathan Carr, Headmaster of The Academy and often dubbed “the Jack Sparrow of classical education,” joins Christopher Perrin to recount his unexpected path into classical Christian school leadership—and the hard-won lessons of building a flourishing school culture over two decades. Their conversation draws on James K. A. Smith’s D…

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1.15 The Pandavas Retire Timely with Radhika Ramana Dasa 1:09:59

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In this episode of the Bhagavata Podcast, Bhrigupada Dasa (Dr Måns Broo) welcomes back Radhika Ramana Dasa (Dr Ravi Gupta) to explore Canto 1, Chapter 15: The Pandavas Retire Timely. Beginning with Arjuna’s confirmation of Krishna’s departure, the conversation traces grief, remembrance, and vipralambha, love intensified through separation. Through …

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Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery (2025): Garbage Chute Review 13:52

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Arthur is back with something of an experiment. In creating some video projects for a class, he decided to repurpose the audio for the Garbage Chute. This episode is a review of the now streaming Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery. Benoit Blanc is back for another perplexing puzzle, but does it warrant you watching? Arthur drops his verdict on …

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Lilo and Stitch (2025) 1:00:20

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Aloha fellow cinephiles! We are continuing our look back at the culturally relevant films of 2025 with the second highest domestic grosser of the year (as of this recording), Lilo and Stitch. That's right, Disney has once again gone to the well to fish out another of their classic properties and attempt to make it live action. But what does that ev…

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Making the Gita Accessible ft. Dr. Vijay Jayade | Podmasana | Ep. 3 49:00

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Dr. Vijay Jayade, retired orthodontist and devoted student of the Bhagavad Gita, has spent decades making ancient wisdom accessible to modern readers. After watching generations lose connection to the Gita's teachings while struggling with anxiety, depression, and desperate competition, he took a radical approach—reorganizing the entire text by top…

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Promo: “It’s Time to Go Home Now” – Listening to the Universe with Grace with Brendon Orr | My Mindful Moment | Ep. 1 4:24

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Subscribe or follow My Mindful Moment to get ad-free episodes of that show in your podcast feed. October 10th, 2025. Brendon Orr walks his 16-year-old dog Amelia through a golden sunlit meadow. But Amelia stops—perhaps the first time in her life she clearly doesn't wish to walk. Three deer appear in the tall grass, watching peacefully. Brendon lock…

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Introducing My Mindful Moment | Podmasana Media 2:40

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You know those moments when enlightenment, insight, and wisdom find us? When the universe speaks to us during periods of adversity, joy, or stillness and we feel more aware, mindful, and present having listened to it? What if we took the time to record those moments and share them with others? This is the inspiration behind Podmasana’s sibling podc…

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Superman (2025) with Nick Sanford 1:32:42

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Hello all! Following Dustin's cheat-o-thon, we're back to our regularly schedule business. And this month, instead of year-end catch-ups, we are taking a look at the THREE highest domestic grossing films of the year (as of this recording [in early November]). To kick things off, we are joined by filmmaker, friend of the show, rambling lunatic, and …

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Podmasana Preview | Making the Gita Accessible 2:50

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Dr. Vijay Jayade and Brendon discuss The Bhagavad Gita's path to modern happiness. About Podmasana: Podmasana explores the evolution and history of ancient mindfulness, spiritual practices, and wisdom traditions, fostering learning, self-discovery, and collective growth through researched history, expert interviews, and personal narratives. Our vis…

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1.14 The Disappearance of Lord Krishna with Jayananda Das 48:28

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In this episode of the Bhagavata Podcast, Bhrigupada Dasa (Dr Måns Broo) welcomes back Jayananda Dasa (Dr Janne Kontala) to explore Canto 1, Chapter 14: The Disappearance of Lord Krishna. The conversation follows Yudhishthira’s growing anxiety as strange omens appear, Arjuna’s delayed return becomes ominous, and the unspoken fear of Krishna’s depar…

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They Shoot Horses, Don't They? (1969) 1:11:03

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Ahoy dancing queens! Dustin brings the S.S. Cheat-afore into dock with the feel good movie of 1969 (nice), They Shoot Horses, Don't They? And gosh, don't they indeed. We look back at the hard to find work from Sydney Pollack. Thanks to a popular online video website, we were able to watch the film. We talk about power structures, exploitative enter…

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Thoughts, The Power of Your Mind ft. Pete Allman | Podmasana | Ep. 2 38:04

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Everything starts with a thought. But what if those thoughts are the architects of your reality, the silent sculptors of your destiny? Pete Allman, psychotherapist with over 25 years of experience, joins us to explore his book "Thoughts: The Power of Your Mind"—a unique alphabetical journey through wisdom from Aristotle to Gary Zukav. Each chapter …

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Rigor with Vigor: Dancing Scholarship into Being with Celeste Snowber 34:47

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This episode of Epistemic Alchemy features Dr. Celeste Snowber—dancer, poet, scholar, and pioneer in embodied and arts-based inquiry. In conversation with host Dr. Mohammed Raei, Celeste traces the origins of her work to an early, visceral realization that we are bodies, not merely thinkers who happen to have bodies. She reflects on how pregnancy, …

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Nashville (1975) 1:14:27

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Howdy y'all! The Dustin cheat-a-thon rolls on with an Altman banger? Classic? Masterwork? Maybe. It's Nashville. This epic ensemble escapade brings us to our knees in awe. We discuss Altman's improvisational style, the films technological prowess, dat ensemble, and much, much more as Nashville arrives on the analysis table. Tune in now!…

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International Podcast Day: Live from the Quad 17:30

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In this episode, hosts Rodney Crouther and Jeremy Thomas take Enlighten Me out of the studio and onto the Quad for a special edition. Listen as we hand the mic to our Bobcats who share stories of joy, gratitude, and connection. From favorite professors to lessons of friendship and community, this episode focuses on what makes TXST so special — our …

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Podmasana Preview | Thoughts, The Power of Your Mind ft. Pete Allman 4:16

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In this Podmasana Preview episode, Brendon asks Pete about the wisdom of Yoda from Star Wars as it pertains to the concept of 'beginner's mind' and how that concept can be applied to our lives. The full episode airs next Wednesday for the public three days earlier for Podmasana+ members. About Podmasana: Podmasana explores the evolution and history…

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The Killing of a Chinese Bookie (1976) 1:04:24

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Hello GoodTrashers! Dustin continues to fly the plan this week with absolutely no regard for what is being asked of him. His mystery marathon continues with a pick from the actor's director, John Cassavetes. This week, we take a look at the director's neo-noir (maybe) The Killing of a Chinese Bookie. We discuss style, Cassavetes, the New Hollywood,…

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Spirituality in the Age of Materialism ft. Ron Frost | Podmasana | Ep. 1 48:07

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In a world increasingly driven by data and metrics, how do we reconnect with the deeper spiritual dimensions of human experience? Ron Frost, professor emeritus of geology at the University of Wyoming and practitioner of Tibetan Buddhism, bridges the worlds of scientific understanding and spiritual insight in this profound conversation. Ron shares t…

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Welcome to Podmasana | Introduction 8:40

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Welcome to Podmasana: Illuminating Timeless Spirituality and Wisdom Thank you for being here. This introduction episode welcomes you to Podmasana—a space dedicated to exploring the landscape of human spirituality through authentic conversations with teachers, scholars, practitioners, and seekers. In This Episode: Discover what Podmasana is and why …

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The Parallax View (1974) 53:54

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Hello friends and familiars! We return to semi-regular programming... but not really. Dustin has commandeered the ship and is programming the month of November. Spoiler alert: this is the first in a month long run of him skirting, avoiding, and flagrantly violating the rules of the marathon Arthur set forth. And he starts of this violation with the…

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Design Thinking as a Way of Being 0:42

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In this episode, Dr. Mohammed Raei welcomes Dr. Dani Chesson, organizational and behavioral scientist, adjunct professor at the University of Denver, and founder of the Design Thinker Institute. Together, they explore how design thinking—a human-centered, experimental approach to problem-solving—extends far beyond process to become a capability and…

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28 Years Later (2025) with Caleb Masters 1:05:50

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Well weary travelers, we've arrived at the end of our Shocktober: The Three-ening Marathon. But, we aren't fizzling out. Instead, we're joined by one of our closest friends, Caleb Masters. The Cinematic Schematic co-host joins us to talk about the long-awaited follow up to the 28 Days Later and 28 Weeks Later, 28 Years Later. We discuss whether the…

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1.13 Dhritarashtra Quits Home with Sundar Gopal Das 1:07:02

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In this episode of the Bhagavata Podcast, Bhrigupada Dasa (Dr. Mans Broo) welcomes Sundar Gopal Das to explore Canto 1, Chapter 13: Dhritarashtra Quits Home. The conversation traces Vidura’s return from pilgrimage, his tough love that awakens Dhritarashtra to seek his ultimate good, and the secret night departure to the forest with Gandhari. Narada…

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Ep. 25 : Music-Theory-Interviews: ZLEE(Part 2) 33:44

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The Continuation of an interview with a Fabulous Composer/SongWriter and Music Theory Lover : ZLEE LINKTREE to ZLEE Tracks : https://linktr.ee/zleeband We Discuss The importance of Music Theory, The advantages and pitfalls, and we even get into topics like concerts, live music, key changes, the state of the music industry, the composition process, …

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Beyond Talk Therapy: The Power of Experiential Healing 44:41

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In a world increasingly shaped by stress, disconnection, and trauma, traditional talk therapy isn't the only path to healing. This episode brings together experts Dr. Christine Norton, Dr. Mais Aljunaidy, and Dr. Nadim Adi whose work explores how creative engagement with nature and interior design can facilitate transformation. Together, they offer…

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Saw 3 (2006) with Laron Chapman 1:10:00

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Hello ghouls and goblins! The season of the Witch is still in full effect. As our celebration of the horror threequel continues, we are joined by a dearly beloved guest host, Laron Chapman to discuss Saw III. Laron is a filmmaker, critic, and long time friend of us here at GoodTrash. We are glad to finally have him drop by our game designed specifi…

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1.12 Birth of Emperor Pariksit with Jayananda Das 57:26

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In this episode of the Bhagavata Podcast, Bhrigupada Dasa (Dr. Mans Broo) is joined by Jayananda Dasa (Dr. Janne Kontala) to unpack the 12th Chapter of the First Canto. Their conversation follows two intertwined arcs: Yudhishthira’s preparation to leave the world and ensure stable leadership after him, and the auspicious rise of Parikshit, protecte…

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Making Theory Contributions Clear: Martin Kilduff on Philosophy of Science and Scholarship 42:48

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This podcast episode features Dr. Martin Kilduff, Professor of Organizations and Innovation at UCL School of Management, in conversation with Dr. Mohammed Raei. The dialogue explores Kilduff’s influential work on theory contribution, particularly his framework derived from the philosophy of science. Kilduff traces the origins of this work to his ex…

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Guillermo del Toro's Frankenstein (2025) and TRON: Ares (2025): Garbage Chute Review 37:28

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We're back down the Garbage Chute this week with not one, but TWO new releases that we've stitched together in a monstrous review. We take a look at both the newest entry in the TRON franchise, TRON: Ares (a Frankenstein story) as well as the highly anticipated new Guillermo del Toro project, Frankenstein. Dustin and Arthur sit down to discuss thes…

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Jaws 3-D (1983) 55:30

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Hello chum (get it?!)! Your GoodTrash Gang is back, but team members are dropping like flies around this studio. With Dalton, Arthur and Dustin have to find ways to steer the analysis ship through the murky waters of Jaws 3-D. We discuss marketing questions related to SeaWorld's partnership with this movie, bad 3-D effects, and Jaws: The Revenge, a…

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Intentional 21:20

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In the premiere episode of Break Through the Noise, Linda opens her heart and shows up imperfectly to share the origin of this podcast, the choice to live deliberately after unimaginable loss, and the practical mindset that made rebuilding possible. Joined by her daughter Waylin, they unpack what being intentional truly looks like, how small, mappe…

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MaXXXine (2024) with Kirsten Therkelson 58:19

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Hello ghouls of the night! Our Shocktober: The Three-ening marathon rolls on to Hollywood! This week, we continue looking at the third entries in horror series with Ti West's highly anticipated follow up to X and Pearl, MaXXXine. The Mia Goth led franchise elevated the star to new levels in the genre world. We talk stardom, cults, satanic panic (ag…

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Ep. 24 : Music-Theory-Interviews: ZLEE(Part 1) 36:05

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This is the 2nd Interview in my Music Theory Interview Series and it is with a good friend that goes by ZLEE. We discuss Growing up, learning music as a kid, developing into a Songwriter and Composer, and many other music theory related topics. ZLEE offers advice on developing young people in music, how and why music theory is vital to every musici…

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A House of Dynamite (2025): Garbage Chute Review w/ Caleb Masters 34:09

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SPOILERS BEGIN AT 14:40 It's another trip down the chute dear friends! This week, we're continuing to cover the potential awards candidates with a look at the upcoming Netflix-release A House of Dynamite — Kathryn Bigelow's long awaited follow up to 2017's Detroit. For this review, Arthur and Dalton are joined by longtime friend and Cinematic Schem…

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Episode 53: Teaching Toward Truth as a Living Reality 1:05:54

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In this reflective episode, Christopher Perrin interviewed Andrew Kern, his long-time colleague and friend, President and CEO of The CiRCE Institute, in a wide-ranging conversation about the philosophy and practice of teaching. They delve into the meaning of truth—what it is, how it’s often misunderstood, and why it remains central to classical Chr…

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The Space Between: Relational Cultural Theory and the Art of Connection 38:33

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In this episode of the Epistemic Alchemy Podcast, host Dr. Mohammed Raei is joined by Dr. Ileya N. Grosman, an artist, scholar, and practitioner whose work bridges leadership, education, and the arts through the lens of relational cultural theory (RCT). Grosman shares her journey from early explorations of cultural connection and photography in Ban…

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One Battle After Another (2025): Garbage Chute Review 41:05

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SPOILERS BEGIN AT 22:38 Hello comrades! We're back down the chute today with a review episode to discuss Paul Thomas Anderson's newest film One Battle After Another. The Leo DiCaprio vehicle has been a rousing critical success and is gearing up for a strong awards season push—as well as being another major feather in Warner Bros. cap for 2025. But,…

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Annabelle Comes Home (2019) 53:20

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Hello fiends and familiars! The leaves are changing colors, pumpkin spice is polluting the air, and we've got our spooky gear on—that's right, it's Shocktober! We arrive at Shocktober the 14th with a special high-concept marathon crossover as we Frankenstein concepts to present Shocktober: The Three-ening! That's right, we are looking at the third …

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Trouble in Mind (1985) 50:17

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Dear listener, you are not ready for this. You are not ready for the 1985 neo-noir crime thriller starring Kris Kristofferson entitled Trouble in Mind. We were also not ready for it, but we watched it anyway thanks to our old friend and Patreon supporter Michael Cole. He knew our wheelhouses and picked a doozy of an entry. We talk noir, postmoderni…

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Mysticism, Science, and the Mind: A Conversation with Dr. Mike Sosteric 31:42

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In this provocative and deeply insightful episode of Epistemic Alchemy, host Dr. Mohammed Raei sits down with sociologist and consciousness theorist Dr. Mike Sosteric to explore the contested terrain of consciousness research, mystical experience, and the urgent need for a decolonized spirituality. Together, they critique dominant neuroscientific m…

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Ep. 23 : Chromaticism 28:07

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Episode 23 of Season 2 of THE HARMONIOUS BLACKSMITH In this episode, we are exploring CHROMATICISM, the CHROMATIC SCALE, MAJOR and MINOR TONALITY, BASS LINES, TRIADS, CHORDS, CHORD PROGRESSIONS, CHORD INVERSIONS, and CHROMATIC MELODIES. The Blacksmith goes into 2 epic songs for analysis : ‘Hey Joe’ by Jimi Hendrix and ’Stairway to Heaven’ by Led Ze…

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Queer (2024) 1:05:51

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Get your handkerchiefs out and wipe the sweat off your brow, we're back with another dose of that sweet, sweaty, GoodTrash. This week, we are discussing the second film Luca Guadagnino released in 2024, Queer. The Daniel Craig-led romantic drama travelogue is inspired by William S. Burroughs work. We explore art and artist, William Tell, Daniel Cra…

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Introducing: Try @ TXST 30:04

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Enlighten Me will be back next month with a new episode. But for now, we introduce you to Try @ TXST. This series dives into the experiences of the students, faculty, and staff who are behind the different organizations and programs featured in our Try @ video series on Instagram. In this episode, Giselle chats with David Coleman, director of The W…

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This is Spinal Tap (1984) w/ Dan Bokemper 1:13:39

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Rock on fiends and familiars! The band is back in the studio this week with guest vocalist Dan Bokemper. And we're cranked to 11 to discuss This is Spinal Tap. That's right! The classic Rob Reiner mockumentary has finally hit the analysis table—just in time for the sequel! Does it hold up? Does it have anything to say? Or is it a one-hit wonder of …