Best Cory E Podcasts (2025)

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5. The Professor 18:08

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Bentley and Gwendolyn barely escape deadly confrontations with agents of chaos from Doctor Nocturne’s circus and rush back to confront him once and for all. Meanwhile, in the past, Professor Romulus’ unconventional experiment to save young Bentley from Death proceeds--with disastrous results. Starring: Cory Michael Smith as Bentley Hawthorne and Gr…

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Free Speech: Endangered, Dangerous, or Overrated? Live in DC w/ Mana Afsari & Shadi Hamid 1:11:17

12d ago1:11:17

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Amidst the enforcement of speech codes, reactionary backlash, and an uptick in political violence, debates about the future of the First Amendment have taken center stage. Various ideological factions have emerged, emphasizing the need for speech to be free, ethical, or true. But what of the need for speech that is meaningful, that inspires profoun…

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4. The Reaper's Agent 20:30

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Bentley and Gwendolyn chase down a new lead, Charlie Huggston, who knows about Bill and Tianna, but when he refuses to give them any information, Bentley decides to secretly return alone to get answers in the form of his intimidating and formidable alter ego: Grim Death. Meanwhile, in the past, young Bentley tries to stop Professor Romulus’ unnatur…

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Inversion: Gay Life After the Homosexual w/ Pierre & Amir 1:09:28

21d ago1:09:28

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Pierre d'Alancaisez and Amir Naaman join the pod to discuss their new book Inversion, gay narcissism, victimhood, Queers for Palestine, and more. Purchase Inversion here: https://verdur.in/inversion/ And read an excerpt of Stephen's chapter here: https://www.compactmag.com/article/how-gay-identity-trumped-gay-sex/ Subscribe to our Substack: https:/…

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3. The Intrepid Reporter 20:30

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At a dead end, Bentley reluctantly engages the help of his old friend and tenacious journalist Gwendolyn Marks. Their path leads them to the strange traveling circus where Tianna was killed and the sinister ringmaster who runs it, Doctor Nocturne (André de Shields). Meanwhile, in the past, Bentley’s relationship with Death (in the form of a little …

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The Technocratic Trap w/ Evelyn Quartz 39:51

1M ago39:51

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Evelyn Quartz joins the pod to discuss #Resistance politics, Trump & Zohran's false populism, Charlie Kirk, No Kings, Marjorie Taylor Greene, and Lina Khan. Check out Evelyn's article in Cracks in PoMo https://cracksinpomo.substack.com/p/c And check out her Substack https://quartzevelyn.substack.com/ Subscribe to our Substack: https://cracksinpomo.…

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Episode 123: Two Dozen and One Greyhounds or I Doth My Cap And A Hardy 6-7 To You 1:36:02

2M ago1:36:02

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For this episode we went back to this classic from the golden era of the Simpsons. It's not only our 123rd episode but also the 123rd episode of The Simpsons (we swear it was a total coincidence). Santa's Little Helper becomes of father to not one, not two but 2 dozen and one greyhounds. Join us for this really fun one, we really like the vest! And…

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2. The Roustabout 18:41

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Bentley tries to figure out why Death wants him to find the murderer of Tianna Hoops when her confessed-and-already-convicted killer, Bill Tuttle (Craig Tate), is already sitting on Death Row. Meanwhile, in the past, Bentley's parents Abraham and Edwina Hawthorne enlist the help of an unconventional scientist, Professor Romulus (William Fichtner), …

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Everything's turning to sh*t w/ Cory Doctorow 42:33

2M ago42:33

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Cory Doctorow joins the pod to discuss his book 'Enshittification,' anti-trust policy, Lina Khan, and buying local. Check out our other content on 'Enshittification' https://cracksinpomo.substack.com/p/everything-is-crap-and-its-only-getting https://nopomo.substack.com/p/the-lina-khan-horseshoe Subscribe to our Substack: https://cracksinpomo.substa…

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Episode 122: Halloween of Horror or Big Glow Stick is Upset 2:09:16

2M ago2:09:16

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Happy Halloween everyone! For a spooky episode such as this we invited our pals and some of the biggest horror fans we know, from the Bogeyman's Closet podcast Mike Alvarez and Artist Taramarie McCoy. We decided to mix things up a bit this year and instead of covering another Treehouse of Horror we took a look at an eerie Halloween story that occur…

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1. The Trapeze Artist 23:52

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Bentley Hawthorne (Cory Michael Smith) lives a solitary life in an old mansion with his butler, Pym (Zeljko Ivanek). In secret, Bentley works for the angel of Death, avenging those killed before their time. It’s a heavy burden that Bentley bears alone. However, when Bentley gets a new case involving the murder of a trapeze artist, he finds himself …

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Grim Death and Bill the Electrocuted Criminal - 60 Second Trailer 1:00

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In this quirky, supernatural investigative thriller from acclaimed artist Mike Mignola (Hellboy) and NYT bestselling author Thomas E. Sniegoski, Bentley Hawthorne lives a solitary and mysterious life in an old mansion with his wry, long-suffering butler, Pym. Pym and Bentley's childhood friend and spitfire journalist Gwendolyn Marks don't understan…

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College: Who needs it? 1:02:42

2M ago1:02:42

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Hollis Robbins joins the pod to discuss the future of higher ed, the impact of AI, and her love for Ayn Rand. Follow Hollis on Substack https://hollisrobbinsanecdotal.substack.com/ And read our pieces on the future of higher ed https://www.compactmag.com/contributor/hollis/https://cracksinpomo.substack.com/p/dont-send-your-kids-to-college Subscribe…

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Episode 121: A Mid-Childhood Nights Dream or This Isn't a Teleprompter It's a Mirror 1:47:12

2M ago1:47:12

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This might be a more recent episode but don't let that discourage you because this is a really good one! Marge is having a hard time dealing with the kids growing up and oh boy can can we relate! Come along as we compare our experiences with Marge's and break down this episode that pulls at the heart strings. Other Nonsense - Shock that podcasts ar…

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The Specter of Islamic Postliberalism 56:48

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Jacob Williams joins the pod to discuss his conversion to Islam, the differences between Islam & Christianity, and the specter of an Islamic postliberalism. Subscribe to our Substack: https://cracksinpomo.substack.com

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Gender, Politics, and the New Right w/ Mana Afsari 1:04:56

4M ago1:04:56

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In this episode of the ⁠⁠⁠Viral Cure: Making sense of internet discourse ⁠⁠⁠series, ⁠⁠⁠Stephen joins Research Associate at Aspen Philosophy & Society Mana Afsari, who has written several compelling essays about gender, politics, and internet discourse. We discuss: the ways that internet forums influence discourse on gender identity how current US p…

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Episode 120: Kamp Krusty or We Didn't Have Camp, We Were All Allergic To Nature 1:37:20

4M ago1:37:20

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Not wanting to deal with the fact that summer is coming to an end, well let us hit you with some nostalgic warm weather vibes as we take you to Kamp Krusty. Join us as we take a look at what happens when Bart and Lisa get to a camp that does not exactly live up to expectations. All this and our normal amount of nonsense including but not limited to…

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Beyond reacting to the "other side" w/ Ross Barkan 1:10:48

4M ago1:10:48

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In this episode of the ⁠⁠Viral Cure: Making sense of internet discourse ⁠⁠series, ⁠⁠⁠Stephen joins journalist Ross Barkan, who responds to both national and local political issues with a balanced, nuanced take. We discuss: how Ross attempts to respond intelligently, rather than to react emotionally, to his political opponents tactics for speaking a…

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Episode 119: Lisa's Substitute or Did You Know I Was a Gifted Child? 1:51:36

4M ago1:51:36

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On this episode we take a look at an absolute classic that is a bit of a departure as it is a bit more dramatic than others we are used to. Miss Hoover has Lyme Disease which brings a new teacher to Springfield Elementary and one that Lisa becomes quite enamored with. While this is going on Bart takes a run at Class President. We had a blast breaki…

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Crossing ideological divides w/ Justin E. Giboney 39:52

5M ago39:52

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In this episode of the ⁠Viral Cure: Making sense of internet discourse ⁠series, ⁠⁠Stephen G. Adubato⁠⁠, joins &Campaign founder Justin E. Giboney, whose work focuses on giving people to tools to have tough conversations about divisive issues. We discuss: how Justin works to bring people together from across the ideological spectrum tools for engagi…

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Episode 118: Exit Through the Kwik-E-Mart or When It Doesn't Go Well It's Best To Point It Out 1:43:44

5M ago1:43:44

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In this episode we welcome our friend and artist, in every sense of the word, Joe Kent (Think So Joe) and let him pick the episode. He went with a great one from Season 23 that has Bart getting involved in the underground street graffiti scene and meeting some of the most popular artists while he's at it. This episode is chock full of chaos, callba…

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The Art of Disagreeing on the Internet w/ Santiago Ramos 1:01:50

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In this episode of the Viral Cure: Making sense of internet discourse series, ⁠Stephen G. Adubato⁠, joins Wisdom of Crowd’s Executive Editor Santiago Ramos to discuss: how partisan and ideological commitments shape the way discourse unfolds on the internet how Santiago checks his own biases and engages seriously and openly with a variety of POVs ta…

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Inside the Catholic Worker w/ Larry Chapp 32:59

6M ago32:59

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Larry Chapp joins the pod to discuss Dorothy Day, life at the Catholic Worker, Pope Leo XVI, and US politics. Check out his website here: https://gaudiumetspes22.com/ Subscribe to our Substack: https://cracksinpomo.substack.com

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Episode 117: Homer's Barbershop Quartet or Of All the Flavors of the World She Picked Salt 1:49:34

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On this episode we asked you the listener to help us choose and boy did you pick a great one! Homer tells the story of the meteoric rise and fall of his Barber Shop Quartet, The Be Sharps while meeting some familiar faces along the way. Thank you for all of you that participated in the poll and if we didn't choose your favorite don't worry we'll ge…

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Saying whatever we like w/ Ayishat Akanbi 1:13:59

6M ago1:13:59

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Ayishat Akanbi joins the pod to discuss cancelling her book deal, the errors of therapeuticism, the insanity of ideologues, and keeping it real in an artificial world. Check out her Substack here: https://ayishatakanbi.substack.com/ Subscribe to our Substack: https://cracksinpomo.substack.com

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Episode 116: Lisa Goes Gaga or I Got One Hand In My Pocket And The Other Is Recording A Podcast 1:36:48

6M ago1:36:48

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Well would you look at that? It's an all new episode featuring your favorite podcasters. Cori was inspired by seeing the recent Lady Gaga performance at Coachella, so much so that she chose this episode featuring the Mother Monster herself. Give it a listen to see what Patrick and Bryan thought and to see if Cori can take of the rose colored glasse…

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Bringing the Gift of Blackness w/ Gloria Purvis 1:09:37

7M ago1:09:37

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Gloria Purvis joins the pod to discuss Carmelite spirituality, the legacy of Black Americans in the Catholic Church, and Church politics. Read our first interview in America https://www.americamagazine.org/faith/2020/09/23/gloria-purvis-interview-racism-pro-life-politics-devil Subscribe to the Substack: https://cracksinpomo.substack.com…

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Baby, you were [possibly not] born this way w/ David Dudrick 47:36

7M ago47:36

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David Dudrick joins the pod to discuss Nietzsche, Foucault, Catholicism and cultural theory. Read David's essay on Foucault https://www.compactmag.com/article/why-foucault-couldnt-kill-sexuality/ Read Stephen's article on Nietzsche https://www.newsweek.com/our-culture-war-two-sides-same-nietzschean-coin-opinion-1792783 Subscribe to the Substack: ht…

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Episode 115: The PTA Disbands or We're in the One Teens and Still No Change 1:43:48

7M ago1:43:48

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Coming at you with an all new episode. In this one we find out what happens when dissatisfied teachers decide to strike and how Bart is just an agent of chaos. We also bring you our normal amount of nonsense when we discuss: - Supporting friends by putting in the least amount of effort - Director of der ber der ber der - Hitting our Mike capacity -…

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Outer Borough State of Mind w/ Ross Barkan 41:39

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Ross Barkan joins the pod to discuss 9/11 memes, life in the Outer Boroughs, Jane Jacobs vs. Robert Moses, the unironic pursuit of greatness, and his novel Glass Century. Read Stephen's review of Glass Century in COMPACT https://www.compactmag.com/article/a-new-york-epic-for-our-time/ Subscribe to the Substack: https://cracksinpomo.substack.com…

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Episode 114: The Front or The One With All the Alibies 2:05:35

8M ago2:05:35

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Annoyed by boring and predictable Itchy & Scratchy episodes Bart and Lisa recruit Grandpa to help them get noticed for the scripts that they write. We also see Homer on a bit of a quest to earn his High School diploma once and for all. This one is a favorite but we admit that it doesn't hold up as well as we remembered. We also discuss the followin…

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You have never been woke w/ Musa al-Gharbi 1:08:42

8M ago1:08:42

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After long await, Musa al-Gharbi joins to pod to talk about wokeness, anti-wokeness, virtue signaling, campus protests, elite capture, and grassroots organizing. Subscribe to the Substack: https://cracksinpomo.substack.com

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Ex-Gays, Homof@scists, & Pansexual Zoomers w/ Pieter Valk 54:56

8M ago54:56

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Pieter Valk and I interview each other about the pieces we cross published on each other's Substacks. Check out Pieter's piece 'From Pray-the-Gay-Away to Pansexual Pragmatism': https://cracksinpomo.substack.com/p/from-pray-the-gay-away-to-pansexual And my piece 'From Drag to Dimes Square: The Return of the Homofascist': https://pieterlvalk.substack…

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Episode 113: Grampy Can Ya Hear Me or I Still Have An Opinion On Him, Ewww 1:42:34

9M ago1:42:34

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On this episode we take a look at a rather disjointed offering from Season 28. Grandpa Simpson gets a hearing aid, Principal Skinner reveals a life long dream and Lisa cheats on a paper. How do all 3 of these stories merge and are they successful in doing so, well I guess you'll need to tune in to find out! We also discuss: - New impressions - An u…

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Going Insane in America w/ Emmett Rensin 1:02:03

9M ago1:02:03

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Emmett Rensin joins the pod to discuss his brilliant book The Complications: Going Insane in America, as well as mental illness, faith, and politics. Follow his work here: https://emmettrensin.com/ Subscribe to the Substack: https://cracksinpomo.substack.com

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Faith in a Globalized World: Milbank, Hamid, Cavanaugh 1:17:12

9M ago1:17:12

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In this third episode of the Searching for the Self in an Age of Simulation series, Stephen G. Adubato, host of Cracks in Postmodernity, joins philosopher John Milbank, author Shadi Hamid, and theologian William T. Cavanaugh, to discuss faith and globalization. How does globalization impact religious belief and practice? As the world becomes increa…

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Episode 112: Detroit Rock Diddily or The Children Would Say It's Cringe 1:32:05

9M ago1:32:05

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On this episode we take you back to a long forgotten episode that the Simpson's team has been trying to remove from existence for it's questionable content and the involvement of Edward Furlong. It's hard to find but we found it and we're bringing it to you. Edward Furlong comes to town and puts one over on the town of Springfield in an attempt for…

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Episode 111: The Principal and The Pauper or We're Not A Good For You Factory 1:26:07

9M ago1:26:07

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Patrick chose this one to encourage us to take a look at one of the most divisive episodes that changed the course of The Simpsons from this point forward. When Seymour Skinner is outed as a fraud how will the Town react? We also go to bat for the episode and don't understand all the hate that is thrown it's way. We also discuss: - Don Johnson conf…

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Q+A pod: Parenting edition 1:11:13

9M ago1:11:13

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Our token parents Emilia and Joe answer your questions about parenthood, marriage, and vocations. Follow them @etchornay10 and @joey_nabbles Read Joe's essay on the manosphere https://cracksinpomo.substack.com/p/dont-call-me-daddy-manosphere-influencers and Emilia's on tradwives https://cracksinpomo.substack.com/p/the-unironic-tradwife Subscribe to…

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Episode 110: The Last Temptation of Krust or Do the Kids Say Slaps Still... Anyone Know? 1:57:10

10M ago1:57:10

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In this giant sized episode we are fortunate enough to have not one but two comedians join us as Ron Nobles and Dan Altano help us to take a look at what happens when Krusty the Clown goes back to his roots and starts to perform stand up comedy again. They give their unique perspective on the inner workings of the stand up scene and how it has chan…

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The Future of US Politics w/ James Davison Hunter (Live @ the NYE) 36:54

10M ago36:54

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After his talk at the New York Encounter, James Davison Hunter and I talked about localism, the role of religious communities, the expansion of mass media, and the future of US politics. Listen to his talk at the NYE here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M2KnSDLeiIE Subscribe to the Substack here: ⁠⁠https://cracksinpomo.substack.com/abo...⁠⁠…

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Episode 109: Deep Space Homer or 3 Cups of Coffee and 0 Poops 1:57:41

10M ago1:57:41

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On this episode we invite our long time friend Julie Doody onto the show to take a look at what happens when Homer becomes a National Hero when he is jettisoned into space. Julie also tells us about her connection to The Simpsons and breakfast cereal. We also discuss: - Canadian members of the MMC - Patrick's visual representation of how Cori's min…

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The History (& Future) of Psychoanalysis w/ Eli Zaretsky 58:29

10M ago58:29

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Historian of Psychoanalysis Eli Zaretsky joins the pod to discuss the Freudian Left, Lasch, and the future of identity politics under the Trump admin. Check out Eli's essay in Cracks in PoMo: https://cracksinpomo.substack.com/p/americas-populist-upheaval?utm_source=publication-search Follow Cracks in Pomo on IG @cracksinpomo and on Twitter @stephen…

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Episode 108: Last Tap Dance in Springfield or Bryan Keeps Digging His Grave 1:33:28

11M ago1:33:28

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Your favorite podcasters are back with an all NEW episode! This week we take a look at Cori's choice, "Last Tap Dance in Springfield" where Lisa is inspired by one of Patrick's favorite movies and then Bart and Milhouse have a disjointed romp at the Mall. So tapa-tapa-tapa those fingers and press play to join us for the ride! We also discuss: - A S…

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Post Election Post Mortem: How Mass Media Shapes Your Mind w/ Geoff Shullenberger 1:01:31

11M ago1:01:31

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Thanks to the exponential growth of mass media over the last few decades, we find ourselves bombarded with information that is presented to us through a variety of framings. Whose narrative is most accurate? Which sources, if any, can we trust? Join Stephen G. Adubato and Geoff Shullenberger for a discussion on how mass media shapes the way we take…

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Episode 107: Wild Barts Can't be Broken or New Year Same Old Idiot 1:44:04

11M ago1:44:04

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After a bit of a holiday break we're back with this episode that marked a shift in the show from this point forward. In an episode that starts centering on Homer and his buddies celebrating a sports championship, shifted to a story focused on Bart and the kids of Springfield. Come join us for a great time where we discuss: - Opening up our Joshua J…

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Behind Body Positivity w/ Kat Dee & Abigail Favale 52:52

11M ago52:52

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In this second episode of the Searching for the Self in an Age of Simulation series, Stephen G. Adubato, host of Cracks in Postmodernity, joins Abigail Favale, professor at the McGrath Institute for Church Life, and Katherine Dee, internet subculture chronicler, to discuss the body positivity movement. What lies beneath the surface of the Body Posi…

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Reel-y Holy: New Age Beliefs in the Digital Realm 1:01:02

12M ago1:01:02

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In this fourth episode of the Searching for the Self in an Age of Simulation series, Stephen G. Adubato, host of Cracks in Postmodernity, joins Katherine Dee, internet subculture chronicler, Esmé Partridge, writer and consultant working at the intersection of religion, philosophy and politics, to discuss spirituality in the digital world. How are T…

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The Cult of Celebrity 1:26:20

1y ago1:26:20

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In this first episode of the Searching for the Self in an Age of Simulation series, Stephen G. Adubato, host of Cracks in Postmodernity, joins theologian Tara Isabella Burton and diviner David Odyssey, to discuss the cult of celebrity. What fuels the magnetic allure of modern celebrities? How do figures like Taylor Swift and Beyoncé command such fe…

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Episode 106: Simpsons Christmas Stories or JTT I Choose You 1:39:44

1y ago1:39:44

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Patrick chose this holiday themed episode that shows us 3 separate segments. Cori wasn't feeling well so she ducks out for a bit but ends up coming back. This episode shows the story of the First Christmas, a Grandpa World War II story and a delightful musical segment using the royalty free music of the Nutcracker. This one had us split so give it …