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BJKS Podcast118. Lauren Ross: Causation, mechanism, and explanation in neuroscienceLauren Ross is a professor of logic and philosophy at the University of California, Irvine. We talk about her work on causation, mechanism, and explanation in neuroscience, Lauren's background in medicine, how to write clearly, and much more.BJKS Podcast is a podcast about neuroscience, psychology, and anything vaguely related, hosted by Benjamin James Kuper-Smith.Support the show: https://geni.us/bjks-patreonTimestamps0:00:00: Why Lauren studied medicine0:04:23: Differences between medicine and philosophy0:21:19: Why Lauren switched to philosophy of science0:25:30: How to learn to write clearly
2025-09-221h 36
Cinema ShockSTRANGE DAYS Pt 1: Kathryn Bigelow and The End of the Millennium | Virtual Insanity“This is your life. Right here. Right now.”
Before it became one of the most underrated sci-fi films of the 1990s, STRANGE DAYS was just a few scribbles in a notebook. In Part 1 of our deep dive, we trace the film’s journey from James Cameron’s original 1985 concept through its years in development and the real-world chaos that helped inspire Kathryn Bigelow’s vision of a crumbling millennium.
We explore how Cameron and Bigelow collaborated with screenwriter Jay Cocks to shape the film’s story, how Ralph Fiennes and Angela Bassett were cast, and how Bigelow...
2025-08-011h 08
Reading TolkienInterview: Giuseppe PezziniIn this interview I chat with Giuseppe (Beppe) Pezzini, author of the fascinating new book, 'Tolkien and the Mystery of Literary Creation'. Together, we delve into the intricacies of Tolkien's imagination, explore the reception of Tolkien in Italy, and discuss the role of Tolkien Studies in readers' appreciation of Tolkien's texts. Please join us.
2025-05-3143 min
Find Playlist of Full Audiobooks in Self Development, Health & WellnessFires of Hell [Dramatized Adaptation]: The Jackals 5 - J.A. JohnstoneListen to this audiobook in full for free onhttps://epod.spaceTitle: Fires of Hell [Dramatized Adaptation]: The Jackals 5Author: J.A. JohnstoneNarrator: Carolyn Kashner, Danny Gavigan, Full Cast , Gabriel Michael, Ken Jackson, Matthew Bassett, Matthew Pauli, Mort Shelby, Nick DePinto, Rayner Gabriel, Ryan Haugen, Tia ShearerFormat: UnabridgedLength: 6:09:39Language: EnglishRelease date: 05-19-2025Publisher: GraphicAudioGenres: Fiction & Literature, WesternSummary:When a band of merciless, murdering thieves raise hell across the territory, three men committed to justice descend upon them like...
2025-05-196h 09
The Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine PodcastEp.125 Osteopathy, Doing the “Impossible” and Being Curious – Robell Bassett MS4He’s an all in kind of guy, who seeks to be a healer. Notknowing about osteopathic medicine until he came across a physician whose patient’s routinely walked out of the office better – he began to take interest. He has now imbued himself in the philosophy and teachings of osteopathy – desiring to make this an essential tool in the repertoire ofhealing. Enjoy this conversation with a 4th year medical student from the University of Washington. If you would like to reach out to Robell you may contact him at: robellb@uw.eduIf you ha...
2025-01-051h 09
5 Minute BiographiesWilliam Henry Harrison
William Henry Harrison, the ninth President of the United States, was born on 9 February 1773 at Berkeley Plantation in Charles City County, Virginia. He holds the distinction of having the shortest presidency in American history, serving only 31 days before his untimely death. Despite his brief tenure as president, Harrison’s career as a military leader, his role in westward expansion, and his campaign style helped shape American politics in the early 19th century.
Harrison was born into a prominent Virginia family. His father, Benjamin Harrison V, was a wealthy planter and a signer of the Declaration of Independence, wh...
2024-10-2508 minBJKS Podcast87. Rick Betzel: Network neuroscience, generative modeling, and collaborationsRick Betzel is an Associate professor at India University Bloomington. We talk about his research on network neuroscience, how to find good collaborators, Rick's path to network neuroscience, and much more.Support the show: https://geni.us/bjks-patreonTimestamps0:00:00: What's the purpose of connectomics if understanding a species' entire connectome (as in C elegans) doesn't allow us to fully understand its behaviour?0:03:57: Rick's very very linear path to network neuroscience0:19:41: Multi-scale brain networks0:43:40: Collaborations (between people who collect data and people who analyse data)0:52:33: The future of network neuroscience: generative...
2024-01-011h 23
Sandhills StoriesShovel Dot RanchHomer and Darla Buell are fourth generation ranchers on the Shovel Dot Ranch near Bassett Nebraska. The Shovel Dot was founded by Homer's Grandfather Benjamin Franklin Buell in 1883. On a trip through the sandhills to work for a logging company on the west coast he returned to the Sandhills and staked his claim. Homer and his brother Larry managed the Shovel Dot for several years together before deciding to split it for generational transition purposes. Join Cody as he and Homer talk about the history of the Shovel Dot and how Homer and his family try to preserve their...
2023-12-0146 min
Haha Wakpadan / Bassett Creek Oral History ProjectEpisode 3 - Benjamin YawakieBenjamin Yawakie (Anishinaabe and Zuni) attended Breck School in Golden Valley and served as the first Indigenous member of the Minnesota Environmental Quality Board. He is a policy practitioner and legislative advocate with experience in community engagement and policy development and implementation. He also served as president of the Humphrey Students of Color Association, a research assistant at Public Health Law Center, and as a coordinator with the Compact Implementation Program in Montana.
In Mni Sóta Makoce (Minnesota), Indigenous people have lived, worked, and played near Ȟaȟa Wakpadaŋ (Bassett Creek) for thousands of years. Through an o...
2023-11-051h 06
Empowered by Hoag PodcastProstate Cancer: Navigating Screening and TreatmentIn this episode, Dr. Jeffrey Bassett, the Benjamin & Carmela Du Endowed Chair in Urologic Oncology at Hoag Family Cancer Institute, discusses prostate cancer screening recommendations to help men determine their risk of cancer. Dr. Bassett explains the different types of prostate cancer, what active surveillance is and the various treatment options that are available to prostate cancer patients at Hoag.
2023-09-1813 min
Unnamed Automotive PodcastEpisode 326: 2023 Toyota BZ4X, The Weird 2024 Hyundai Santa Fe RedesignBoring, uninspired, mediocre are words you wouldn't use to describe the Unnamed Automotive Podcast, but perhaps they're sprinked throughout this week's discussions as Benjamin dishes about his time with the 2023 Toyota bZ4X. Toyotas first mainstream all electic vehicle, the 'beezforks' (shout-out to Abigail Bassett) represents a whole new space for the Japanese automaker, but it seems like there are many things holding the car back from truly succeeding.
Then the guys talk about derivative automotive design following the reveal of the 2024 Hyundai Santa Fe, which packs a boxy portfolio, a rugged face and a blank rear...
2023-07-2341 min
Audio GalleriesCrixtover Edwin - Episode 18Episode 18 - Crixtover EdwinCrixtover Edwin is a visual artist and poet living in Lagos, Nigeria. Crixtover seeks to depict a celebratory narrative and draw attention to the distinctive celebration of people of colour by addressing their image, status, and relevance in society.Heavily influenced by Basquiat and Kehinde Wiley, his work serves as a catalogue and channel for thoughts, ideas, and experiences that are inspired by events in his life as well as those around him, spanning representation, documenting culture, and black identity.His work has been recognized by...
2023-07-2044 min
Reading TolkienThe Silmarillion Sessions: Of the Sun and Moon This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit benjaminbassett.substack.com
2023-07-0209 min
Reading TolkienThe Silmarillion Sessions: Chapter 11 - Of the Sun and Moon and the Hiding of ValinorIn this minisode I discuss the myth of the Sun and the Moon in The Silmarillion. I jump right into my thoughts so it is recommended that you have read the chapter recently.
2023-07-0209 min
Reading TolkienSilmarillion Sessions: Of the Sindar This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit benjaminbassett.substack.com
2023-05-2716 min
Reading TolkienThe Silmarillion Sessions: Chapter 10 - Of the SindarIn this episode I discuss the Sindar in Chapter 10 of The Silmarillion, and offer brief thoughts on my recent re-read of The Lord of the Rings.
2023-05-2716 min
POLSINELLI INSIDE LAW PODCASTSIn-House Influence Podcast - Episode 15Guests:Shane Anderson Skeete, Vice President, Legal at Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing Audrey Jean, General Counsel at 3EBenjamin Lindorf, General Counsel at Institute for Defense Analyses Co-hosts:Erin Felix, ShareholderLydia Pardini, ShareholderSuzanne Bassett, Associate
2023-04-2533 min
Reading TolkienSilmarillion Sessions: Chapters 7, 8 & 9 This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit benjaminbassett.substack.com
2023-01-291h 15Reading TolkienSilmarillion Sessions: Chapter 7, 8 & 9We discuss Fëanor (somewhat drunkenly!) in this new podcast, our first for 2023! For those who think Fëanor 'did nothing wrong' this is the podcast for you! We defend the great Elf's actions and discuss the bias of The Silmarillion narrator at this part of the story. But did Tolkien intend us to read his 'Bible' in this way! For answers to these and other questions please join us! Find Reading Tolkien on twitter: @PodReading, and on Substack.
2023-01-291h 15
Find Playlist of Full Audiobooks in Self Development, Health & WellnessVampire Hunter D: Volume 7 - Mysterious Journey to the North Sea, Part One [Dramatized Adaptation]: Vampire Hunter D 7 - Hideyuki KikuchiListen to this audiobook in full for free onhttps://epod.spaceTitle: Vampire Hunter D: Volume 7 - Mysterious Journey to the North Sea, Part One [Dramatized Adaptation]: Vampire Hunter D 7Author: Hideyuki KikuchiNarrator: David Cui Cui, James Lewis, Jon Vertullo, Matthew Bassett, Richard Rohan, Rob Mcfadyen, Scott Mccormick, Stephanie Németh-Parker, Sura Siu, Thomas Anthony Penny, Triya LeongFormat: UnabridgedLength: 5:07:08Language: EnglishRelease date: 01-01-2023Publisher: GraphicAudioGenres: Immersive & Radically Different, Action & AdventureSummary:'A girl's dying wish sends D on an i...
2023-01-015h 07
Pop Rock TimePop Rock Time avec JIHEM Vol.276Pop Rock Time avec JIHEM #276Part 01.11-Eagle-Eye Cherry - Rising Sun #202212-Benjamin Biolay - Les joues roses #202213-Imagine Dragons - Love Of Mine (Night Visions Demo) #202214-Teeers - Magical Lane #2015Part 02.21-The Kooks - Oasis #202222-Joshua Bassett - Finally Free #202223-Sade - Hang on to Your Love #198424-Goo Goo Dolls - Going Crazy #2022Part 03.31-Oakman - SCP #202232-Panic! At The Disco - Middle Of A Breakup #202233-Leah Kate - Twinkle Twinkle Little Bitch #202234-Juliette Armanet - Flamme #2022Part 04.41...
2022-09-1257 min
Reading TolkienThe Rings of Power Episodes 1 & 2 This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit benjaminbassett.substack.com
2022-09-0835 min
Reading TolkienThe Rings of Power discussion: Episodes 1 & 2Sridhar and Ben discuss the first two episodes of the new Amazon series, The Rings of Power.
2022-09-0835 min
Watch Party: Lord of the Rings42 - SPOILERS - Orcs Are Back On The Menu - With Reading Tolkien Pod"Yet this is held true by the wise of Eressëa, that all those of the Quendi who came into the hands of Melkor, ere Utumno was broken, were put there in prison, and by slow arts of cruelty were corrupted and enslaved; and thus did Melkor breed the hideous race of the Orcs in envy and mockery of the Elves, of whom they were afterwards the bitterest foes."
IGN recently published an article giving us our first look at the Orcs in The Rings of Power, and they look...not friendly. Benjamin Bassett and Shridar Bhagavathula f...
2022-08-121h 28
Reading TolkienTolkien, Martin, and morally dubious charactersIn this episode Sridhar and I discuss the upcoming Amazon show, Rings of Power, and the prequel to Game of Thrones - House of the Dragon. The discussion turns to the variant means by which Tolkien and Martin approach morally dubious characters like Gollum, or the Lannisters. Both of us are unrepentent in our bias toward Tolkien, and as I argue throughout the podcast, much of what is said to constitute Martin’ s genius is done better elsewhere, and frequently with much greater nuance. So, if you’re a Martin fan, you will probably find a lot here to argu...
2022-05-082h 06Reading TolkienJRR Tolkien, George RR Martin, and writing morally dubious charactersIn this episode Sridhar and I discuss the upcoming Amazon show, Rings of Power, and the prequel to Game of Thrones - House of the Dragon. The discussion turns to the variant means by which Tolkien and Martin approach morally dubious characters like Gollum, or the Lannisters. Both of us are unrepentent in our bias to Tolkien, and I frequently argue that much of what is said to constitute Martin’ s genius is done better elsewhere, and frequently with much greater nuance. So, if you’re a Martin fan, you will probably find a lot here to argue with.
2022-05-082h 06
Find Playlist of Full Audiobooks in Self Development, Health & WellnessAge of Death [Dramatized Adaptation]: Legends of the First Empire 5 - Michael J. SullivanListen to this audiobook in full for free onhttps://epod.spaceTitle: Age of Death [Dramatized Adaptation]: Legends of the First Empire 5Author: Michael J. SullivanNarrator: Amanda Forstrom, Bradley Smith, Colleen Delany, Kimberly Gilbert, Nanette Savard, Nora Achrati, Terence Aselford, Tia Shearer, Todd Scofield, Tracy Olivera, Yasmin TuazonFormat: UnabridgedLength: 10:52:44Language: EnglishRelease date: 05-01-2022Publisher: GraphicAudioGenres: Science Fiction & FantasySummary:'Winter blankets the land, and more than just hope has died. Prevented from invading the Fhrey homeland by the tower...
2022-05-0110h 52
Radulich in BroadcastingDamn You Hollywood: London Has Fallen (2016)Original Airdate 3/9/16Robert Winfree and Mark Radulich review the 2016 sequel to Olympus Has Fallen, London Has Fallen.London Has Fallen is a 2016 American action thriller film directed by Babak Najafi and written by Creighton Rothenberger, Katrin Benedikt, Chad St. John and Christian Gudegast. It is the second installment in the Has Fallen film series, the sequel to Antoine Fuqua's 2013 film Olympus Has Fallen, and stars Gerard Butler, Aaron Eckhart, and Morgan Freeman, with Alon Moni Aboutboul, Angela Bassett, Robert Forster, Jackie Earle Haley, Melissa Leo, Radha Mitchell, Sean O'Bryan, Waleed Zuaiter, and Charlotte Riley in supporting...
2022-03-181h 26
Reading TolkienSilmarillion Sessions 2Join us as we discuss The Silmarillion (the Quenta) Chapters 1-4. We (or rather I) rant quite a lot about the nature of these early chapters as ‘myth’; not to be taken literally, but as a symbolic exploration of the diminution of primal coherence, beauty, light, etc. We touch on the role of the Valar, and discuss the efficacy of mythological vs. theological readings. I also touch on my favourite topic, Tolkien’s text as metafiction! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episod...
2022-03-131h 02
Reading TolkienSilmarillion Sessions 2: Chapters 1-4Join Ben and Sridhar as they discuss Chapters 1-4 of the Quenta Silmarillion. They touch on the nature of the Valar, the status of The Silmarillion as a text within the world of The Lord of the Rings, the various theodicies presented in the text, and the efficacy of mythological vs. theological approaches to the text.
2022-03-131h 02
Reading TolkienInterview with scholar Brian RoseburyIn this episode, scholar Brian Rosebury and I discuss tragedy in Tolkien, the role of moral judgement in Tolkien’s fiction, and the considerations of character when making judgements about the choices of key figures in Tolkien’s legendarium. Please join us. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit benjaminbassett.substack.com
2022-03-0746 min
Reading TolkienInterview: Brian RoseburyJoin Professor Brian Rosebury (Tolkien: A Cultural Phenomenon) and myself as we discuss Tolkien and tragedy, morality and moral judgement. Brian's details can be found here: https://www.uclan.ac.uk/academics/dr-brian-rosebury
2022-03-0646 min
Reading TolkienThe Nature of Middle-earth: reviewedJoin Daniel Stride and I as we review The Nature of Middle-earth, published in 2021. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit benjaminbassett.substack.com
2022-01-1000 min
Reading TolkienThe Nature of Middle-earth with Daniel StrideJoin us for a new episode in which we review the Nature of Middle-earth with Daniel Stride. Daniel's blog may be found at https://phuulishfellow.wordpress.com/
2022-01-101h 34
Reading TolkienThe Silmarillion Sessions 1Join us for the inaugural episode of the Silmarillion Sessions. We begin with the myth of Creation, the Ainulindalë. We touch on the importance of beauty and goodness, and ask whether these two concepts can be equated in the story, and we consider the role that Plato’s ideas about the Forms might play in comprehending the nature of Tolkien’s creation myth. We also discuss the Waldman letter. Please join us.The Silmarillion Sessions are suitable for veteran readers, or those who wish to get into The Silmarillion for the first time. We recommend that you read...
2021-12-131h 42
Reading TolkienSilmarillion Sessions 1Join us for the inaugural episode of the Silmarillion Sessions. We begin with the myth of Creation, the Ainulindalë. We touch on the importance of beauty and goodness, and ask whether these two concepts can be equated in the story, and we consider the role that Plato’s ideas about the Forms might play in comprehending the nature of Tolkien’s creation myth. We also discuss the Waldman letter. Please join us. The Silmarillion Sessions are suitable for veteran readers, or those who wish to get into The Silmarillion for the first time. We recommend that you read...
2021-12-131h 42
AIO Audio News: An Adventures in Odyssey FancastEXTRA — Sonic-Con 2021, Day OneFeaturing (in order of appearance):Katie Leigh (Connie Kendall)Dominic Treis (A Friend from Woodgrove)John Tuttle III (Adventures in Opinions)JD Sutter (Audio Theatre Central)John Fornof (Adventures in Odyssey, Down Gilead Lane, Jonathan Park)Elizabeth Hansen (Dramafy)Josh Rodriguez (The Audio Drama Alliance)Benjamin Burnett (The Audio Drama Alliance)Jonathan Cooke (Pirateers, A Friend from Woodgrove)Alicia Hansen (Pirateers)Allie Barrett (The AIOWiki Podcast)Kimmy Robertson (Penny Wise-Bassett)Darby Kern (Left Behind >The Kids
2021-10-2300 min
Reading TolkienInterview: Tom EmanuelHere I discuss Tolkien with @RealTomEmanuel, a minister and Tolkien Scholar. We touch on recent trends in the reception of Tolkien, Tolkien studies, and beauty of The Lord of the Rings. Please join us for a great discussion! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit benjaminbassett.substack.com
2021-09-051h 01
Reading TolkienInterview: Tom EmanuelHere I discuss Tolkien with @RealTomEmanuel, a minister and Tolkien Scholar. We touch on recent trends in the reception of Tolkien, Tolkien studies, and beauty of The Lord of the Rings. Please join us for a great discussion!
2021-09-051h 01
Movies Are ReelDiscussing the Movies of July 2021We are not late, what are you talking about?!
COVID is still a thing, and the future of new releases looks murky. Until they pull the plug, if they do, we will still watch em!
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JULY
Zola- dir. Janicza Bravo; Taylour Paige, Riley Keough, Colman Domingo, Nicholas Braun
Fear Street:(1994, 1978, 1666)- dir. Leigh Janiak; Kiana Madeira, Olivia Scott Welch, Benjamin Flores Jr., Julia Rehwald, Fred Hechinger
The Forever Purge- dir. Everado Gout; Josh Lucas, Ana de la Reguera, Tenoch Huerta, Will Patton
Black Widow- dir. Cate Shortland; Scarlett Johansson, Florence Pugh, Rachel Weisz, David Harbour, Ray Winstone
Pig- dir...
2021-08-301h 29
Reading TolkienOf the Rings of PowerListen in as Ben and Sridhar discuss the Rings of Power in Tolkien's world. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit benjaminbassett.substack.com
2021-08-041h 41
Reading TolkienOf the Rings of PowerListen in as Ben and Sridhar discuss the Rings of Power in Tolkien's world.
2021-08-041h 41
Reading TolkienInterview: Dawn M. Walls-ThummaToday I present an interview with scholar and writer Dawn Walls-Thumma. We discuss Dawn's essay 'Attainable Vistas: Historical Bias in Tolkien's Legendarium as a Motive for Transformative Fanworks' published in Volume 3 of the Journal of Tolkien Research. We discuss a range of topics, including historical bias in The Silmarillion and what it means for readers of the book, the state of Tolkien scholarship, fandom, fanfiction, and other matters. Join us! Links: The Silmarillion Writer's Guild Fiction and Research of Dawn Walls-Thumma Dawn's tumblr page
2021-06-181h 05
Reading TolkienInterview: Dawn M. Walls-ThummaToday I present an interview with scholar and writer Dawn Walls-Thumma. We discuss Dawn's essay 'Attainable Vistas: Historical Bias in Tolkien's Legendarium as a Motive for Transformative Fanworks' published in Volume 3 of the Journal of Tolkien Research. We discuss a range of topics, including historical bias in The Silmarillion and what it means for readers of the book, the state of Tolkien scholarship, fandom, fanfiction, and other matters. Join us! Links: The Silmarillion Writer's Guild Fiction and Research of Dawn Walls-Thumma Dawn's tumblr page This is...
2021-06-181h 05
Reading TolkienOn Ross Douthat, Amazon and AdaptationJoin Benjamin and Shridhar for the 13th episode of the podcast. They discuss Ross Douthat's recent Substack article on the upcoming amazon show, where he muses about the fate of the story and the likelihood of success. A number of (potentially) controversial hot takes ensue in the discussion! Your hosts also touch on the nature of Tolkien's storytelling, The Children of Hurin, and issues of adaptation more generally. Join them!
2021-06-021h 39
Reading TolkienOn Ross Douthat, Amazon and AdaptationJoin Benjamin and Shridhar for the 13th episode of the podcast. They discuss Ross Douthat's recent Substack article on the upcoming amazon show, where he muses about the fate of the story and the likelihood of success. A number of (potentially) controversial hot takes ensue in the discussion! Your hosts also touch on the nature of Tolkien's storytelling, The Children of Hurin, and issues of adaptation more generally. Join them! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit benjaminbassett.substack.com
2021-06-021h 39
Reading TolkienInterview: Dr Holly OrdwayIn this episode, I interview the great Tolkien scholar Holly Ordway, who has recently published the book Tolkien's Modern Reading: Middle-earth Beyond the Middle Ages, published by Word on Fire. We range over topics pertinent to Ordway's book, but also touch on the status of Tolkien studies, the reliability of the Carpenter biography, and the Romans in Tolkien's fiction. Please join us! Holly can be found at http://www.hollyordway.com/
2021-05-011h 08
Reading TolkienInterview: Dr Holly OrdwayIn this episode, I interview the great Tolkien scholar Holly Ordway, who has recently published the book Tolkien's Modern Reading: Middle-earth Beyond the Middle Ages, published by Word on Fire. We range over topics pertinent to Ordway's book, but also touch on the status of Tolkien studies, the reliability of the Carpenter biography, and the Romans in Tolkien's fiction. Please join us! Holly can be found at http://www.hollyordway.com/ This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bon...
2021-05-011h 08
Reading TolkienInterview: Dr Vladimir BrljakIn this episode, I interview literary scholar Vladimir Brljak, who published an article in 2010 entitled The Book of Lost Tales: Tolkien as Metafictionist. The article argues that Tolkien's metafiction (the Red Book, etc) is central to understanding the effect his work has on readers. We also touch on Milton, the Amazon show, and other topics. Join us! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit benjaminbassett.substack.com
2021-04-201h 16
Reading TolkienInterview: Dr Vladimir BrljakIn this episode, I interview literary scholar Vladimir Brljak, who published an article in 2010 entitled The Book of Lost Tales: Tolkien as Metafictionist. The article argues that Tolkien's metafiction (the Red Book, etc) is central to understanding the effect his work has on readers. We also touch on Milton, the Amazon show, and other topics. Join us!
2021-04-201h 16
Reading TolkienAldarion and Erendis: Part DeuxIn this episode, Ben and Sridhar return to 'Aldarion and Erendis' from Unfinished Tales. They discuss the characters and themes, with a particular focus on the slowly growing imperial ambitious of Aldarion and the quietly stoic, if bitter, character of Erendis. LOTRonPrime news and other matters are also broached. Join Ben and Sridhar for another informative episode. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit benjaminbassett.substack.com
2021-04-171h 41
Reading TolkienAldarion and Erendis: Part DeuxIn this episode, Ben and Sridhar return to 'Aldarion and Erendis' from Unfinished Tales. They discuss the characters and themes, with a particular focus on the slowly growing imperial ambitious of Aldarion and the quietly stoic, if bitter, character of Erendis. LOTRonPrime news and other matters are also broached. Join Ben and Sridhar for another informative episode.
2021-04-171h 41
Reading TolkienOn The HobbitBen and Sridhar discuss Tolkien's first classic, The Hobbit. They look at Bilbo's journey, the place of moral theory in Tolkien's work, the differences between modern and ancient worldviews, and the place of The Hobbit in Tolkien's wider legendarium. Join them for this in depth and (by the end) raucous podcast. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit benjaminbassett.substack.com
2021-04-031h 58
Reading TolkienOn The HobbitBen and Sridhar discuss Tolkien's first classic, The Hobbit. They look at Bilbo's journey, the place of moral theory in Tolkien's work, the differences between modern and ancient worldviews, and the place of The Hobbit in Tolkien's wider legendarium. Join them for this in depth and (by the end) raucous podcast.
2021-04-031h 58
Reading TolkienOn The Children of HúrinIn this episode, Sridhar and Benjamin discuss Tolkien's darkest work, The Children of Húrin. Join us as we delve into issues of fate, free-will, and theodicy.
2021-03-231h 27
Reading TolkienTalking about Tolkien's darkest taleIn this episode, Sridhar and Benjamin discuss Tolkien's darkest work, The Children of Húrin. Join us as we delve into issues of fate, free-will, and theodicy. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit benjaminbassett.substack.com
2021-03-231h 27
Reading TolkienInterview: Tolkien scholar Gergely NagyIn this episode, I interview Hungarian Tolkienist Gergely Nagy, who has written a plethora of (admittedly heavy!) papers on Tolkien and theory, Tolkien and metafiction, and other topics. Join us as we delve into Tolkien's theory of fiction, the strategies he used to make his texts feel 'historical', and a range of other fascinating topics!
2021-03-231h 36
Reading TolkienInterview: Tolkien scholar Gergely NagyIn this episode, I interview Hungarian Tolkienist Gergely Nagy, who has written a plethora of (admittedly heavy!) papers on Tolkien and theory, Tolkien and metafiction, and other topics. Join us as we delve into Tolkien's theory of fiction, the strategies he used to make his texts feel 'historical', and a range of other fascinating topics! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit benjaminbassett.substack.com
2021-03-231h 36
Reading TolkienOn The Lord of the Rings in the 21st CenturyIn this, the inaugural episode with my brilliant new cohost Sridhar Bhagavathula, we discuss the place of The Lord of the Rings in the 21st century over a glass of wine (well, one of us, at any rate). Topics range from the reception of the Jackson films, adaptation, to Tolkien's Catholicism, a queer readings of Tolkien. Join us as we begin a new epic phase of the podcast!
2021-02-162h 00
Reading TolkienOn The Lord of the Rings in the 21st CenturyIn this, the inaugural episode with my brilliant new cohost Sridhar Bhagavathula, we discuss the place of The Lord of the Rings in the 21st century over a glass of wine (well, one of us, at any rate). Topics range from the reception of the Jackson films, adaptation, to Tolkien's Catholicism, a queer readings of Tolkien. Join us as we begin a new epic phase of the podcast! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit benjaminbassett.substack.com
2021-02-162h 00
CYB3RPVNK RadioCYB3RPVNK Radio 4371. Joshua Bassett - Lie Lie Lie (R3HAB Remix)2. Mahalo - Got That Love3. Damien N-Drix & Tony Romera - Savoir Faire4. Snbrn & BIJOU feat. CECE - Poison5. Will Sea - All Night6. Oliver Heldens & Party Pupils - Set Me Free (MorganJ Remix)7. yetep x Nick Ledesma feat. EXEDE - Running After Us8. Ekonovah - The Beginning9. Cazztek - Live My Life10. Dimitri Vegas & Like Mike , Vini Vici - Get in Trouble (So What) (LILO Remix)11. VINNE feat. Thayana Valle...
2021-02-1500 min
CYB3RPVNK RadioCYB3RPVNK Radio 4371. Joshua Bassett - Lie Lie Lie (R3HAB Remix)
2. Mahalo - Got That Love
3. Damien N-Drix & Tony Romera - Savoir Faire
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2021-02-1500 min
Reading TolkienThoughts of Amazon synopsisIn this episode, I offer brief thoughts with regard to the recently released synopsis for the Lord of the Rings on Prime show. I also update listeners on a few matters. During my remarks, I refer and quote from Daniel Stride's blog on the Amazon show, available here.
2021-01-1815 min
Reading TolkienThoughts on the Amazon synopsisIn this episode, I offer brief thoughts with regard to the recently released synopsis for the Lord of the Rings on Prime show. I also update listeners on a few matters. During my remarks, I refer and quote from Daniel Stride's blog on the Amazon show, available here. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit benjaminbassett.substack.com
2021-01-1815 min
Reading TolkienInterview: Dr Dennis WiseIn this fascinating discussion, Dr Dennis Wise (University of Arizona) and I talk about a range of topics related to Tolkien studies, including the state of the academic field, the place of Critical Theory in the reception of Tolkien, theories about metafiction in Tolkien's fiction, the 'ontological' status of Tolkien's creation myth, and how we can approach Tolkien through the theories of Leo Strauss. Dr Wise is a lecturer in the Writing Program at UofA, and he has published extensively on Tolkien and other SF/F topics in a range of journals. His website is https://english.a...
2020-12-201h 11
Reading TolkienInterview: Dr Dennis WiseIn this fascinating discussion, Dr Dennis Wise (University of Arizona) and I talk about a range of topics related to Tolkien studies, including the state of the academic field, the place of Critical Theory in the reception of Tolkien, theories about metafiction in Tolkien's fiction, the 'ontological' status of Tolkien's creation myth, and how we can approach Tolkien through the theories of Leo Strauss. Dr Wise is a lecturer in the Writing Program at UofA, and he has published extensively on Tolkien and other SF/F topics in a range of journals. His website is https://english.a...
2020-12-201h 11
Reading TolkienEpisode 3 - Aldarion and Erendis: The Mariner's WifeIn this, our third episode at Reading Tolkien, we explore Tolkien's little known but fascinating and often moving unfinished novel, 'Aldarion and Erendis'. Join us as we discuss Tolkien's writing process, the effect that this story has (retrospectively) on the moral character of The Lord of the Rings, and other topics. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit benjaminbassett.substack.com
2020-12-0659 min
Reading TolkienEpisode 3 - Aldarion and Erendis: The Mariner's WifeIn this, our third episode at Reading Tolkien, we explore Tolkien's little known but fascinating and often moving unfinished novel, 'Aldarion and Erendis'. Join us as we discuss Tolkien's writing process, the effect that this story has (retrospectively) on the moral character of The Lord of the Rings, and other topics.
2020-12-0659 min
Reading TolkienInterview with Daniel StrideHere, I interview blogger and SF writer Daniel Stride, who blogs at https://phuulishfellow.wordpress.com/ Daniel blogs on Tolkien's work, among other topics. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit benjaminbassett.substack.com
2020-11-0538 minReading TolkienInterview with Daniel StrideHere, I interview blogger and SF writer Daniel Stride, who blogs at https://phuulishfellow.wordpress.com/ Daniel blogs on Tolkien's work, among other topics.
2020-11-0538 min
Reading TolkienReading Tolkien Podcast - Episode 1In this, our premier episode, I explain the intent of the podcast and Razib and I discuss the latest news in regards to the upcoming Amazon Second Age show.
2020-11-0359 min
Reading TolkienReading Tolkien Podcast - Episode 1In this, our premier episode, I explain the intent of the podcast and Razib and I discuss the latest news in regards to the upcoming Amazon Second Age show. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit benjaminbassett.substack.com
2020-11-0359 min
Worldcasting PodcastApocalypses & Prophecy with Tale FoundryTyler and Imachinate are joined by Benjamin Cook, creator of YouTube channel Tale Foundry. They discuss how these events affect people, worlds, and simply how to approach writing apocalypses and prophecies for stories and games.
This episode was edited by Adam Bassett.
2020-07-071h 37
Undr The Cosh4: Matt Piper Pt1 | Crocodile ShoesOnly 50 professional games, but so many good stories. Matty Piper talks through breaking through at Leicester City, Dave Bassett's mind games, Trevor Benjamin losing his head with Robbie Savage & some very unusual agents. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2020-04-141h 05
American Journal of Public Health PodcastAJPH August 2018: “INSTITUTIONAL RACISM AND THE HEALTH GAP PLAGUING THE NATION” (ENGLISH)In this podcast we explore this notion of so-called institutional racism (IR) with Mary Bassett (NYCDOH), Lisa Bowleg (George Washington University) and Georges Benjamin (APHA). It has three chapters. We start by defining institutional racism. From there, we illustrate these definitions. We follow this discussion by specifying how public health agents, researchers, and policymakers can play an active role to combat institutional racism and its impact on the health of the public.
2018-07-1129 min
Ear Biscuits with Rhett & Link"How Do Millennials Date?" ft. Lizzie & Saagar | Ear Biscuits Ep. 89The evolution of online dating, modern dating apps, putting your best digital self forward and more on this week's episode of Ear Biscuits.
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Featuring: Lizzie Bassett & Saagar Shaikh
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2017-04-101h 07
The PM Show with Larry Manetti on CRN06/14 ROBERT FORSTER, LONDON HAS FALLEN
Oscar-nominated actor Robert Forster joins the show to discuss his role in "London Has Fallen." The sequel to the highly successful "Olympus Has Fallen," Forster reprises his character of General Edward Clegg in this explosive tale of devastation and revenge. "London Has Fallen" hits shelves on Tuesday, June 14th.
Devastation of a world capital and a revenge plan against an American president fuel the high-octane London Has Fallen, coming to Blu-ray™, DVD and On Demand on June 14, 2016 from Universal Pictures Home Entertainment. The sequel to the worldwide smash hit Olympus Has Fallen raises the stakes with no...
2016-06-1400 min
Connect to Best-Selling Audiobooks on Any DeviceBarney Norris presents Five Rivers Met on a Wooded PlainPlease visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/262833 to listen full audiobooks. Title: Five Rivers Met on a Wooded Plain Author: Barney Norris Narrator: Linda Bassett, James Doherty, Hasan Dixon, Claire Skinner, Joe Jameson, Christopher Benjamin Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 7 hours 58 minutes Release date: April 21, 2016 Ratings: Ratings of Book: 5 of Total 1 Ratings of Narrator: 4 of Total 1 Genres: Drama Publisher's Summary: 'There exists in all of us a song waiting to be sung which is as heart-stopping and vertiginous as the peak of the cathedral. That is the meaning of this quiet city, where...
2016-04-2105 min
Access Must-Have Full Audiobooks in Fiction, DramaFive Rivers Met on a Wooded Plain by Barney NorrisPlease visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/262833 to listen full audiobooks. Title: Five Rivers Met on a Wooded Plain Author: Barney Norris Narrator: Linda Bassett, James Doherty, Hasan Dixon, Claire Skinner, Joe Jameson, Christopher Benjamin Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 7 hours 58 minutes Release date: April 21, 2016 Ratings: Ratings of Book: 5 of Total 1 Ratings of Narrator: 4 of Total 1 Genres: Drama Publisher's Summary: 'There exists in all of us a song waiting to be sung which is as heart-stopping and vertiginous as the peak of the cathedral. That is the meaning of this quiet city, where the spire soars into the blue, where rivers...
2016-04-2105 min
Two Jews On Film (Audio Edition)Two Jews On Olympus Has Fallen
Even though ‘Die Hard’ was set in a hotel and ‘Olympus Has Fallen’ is set in the White House, the two films have a great deal in common…Terrorists take hostages…They make outrageous demands and only one man can stop them.
In the former, we have Bruce Willis as our hero…the man who can do what no other human on earth can do…In ‘Olympus Has Fallen’ directed by Antoine Fuqua (‘Training Day’) we have Gerard Butler or Bruce Willis light.
Of course that’s just my opinion…I just don’t find Butler’s acting a...
2013-03-2100 min
JCast NetworkTwo Jews On Olympus Has Fallen
Even though ‘Die Hard’ was set in a hotel and ‘Olympus Has Fallen’ is set in the White House, the two films have a great deal in common…Terrorists take hostages…They make outrageous demands and only one man can stop them.
In the former, we have Bruce Willis as our hero…the man who can do what no other human on earth can do…In ‘Olympus Has Fallen’ directed by Antoine Fuqua (‘Training Day’) we have Gerard Butler or Bruce Willis light.
Of course that’s just my opinion…I just don’t find Butler’s acting a...
2013-03-2104 min
Express Yourself!GAME DAYBangIt's Game Day on Express Yourself!™. Youngjoo Ahn and Katelyn Darrow interview the World and US Champion Scrabble player, Conrad Bassett Bouchard. In the first segment, the ladies talk about intolerance in organizations and share support for the Moraga Boy Scout, Ryan Andresen who was denied his Eagle Award because of being gay. Reporter, Ryan Sim interviewed California's State Champion Chess Player, Benjamin Tong and brings us highlights of his championship strategies. Although Conrad Bassett Bouchard began playing scrabble with his family at age 3, he began tournament playing at 14. He found it fun and rewarding and by age 17 was in th...
2012-11-2752 min