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DIFTCL: Federal Narrative SummariesCase Explained: Non-Argument Calendar TIMOTHY JACOB BARR v. CROSS CITY POLICE DEPT Police Department, et al DARBY BUTLER Sheriff of Dixie County Florida Sued in Individual Capacity and His Official Capacity JAMEY KING Chief of Police Cross City Florida Police Department Sued in Individual Capacity and His Official Capacity BRADLEY LEA Cross City Police Officer Cross City Florida Police Department Sued in Individual Capacity BENJAMIN DORMAN Cross City Police Office Sued in Individual Capacity USCA11 Case: 26-11312 Document: 9-1 Date Filed: 06/17/2026 Page: 1 of 3 2Court: United States Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit
Filed: 2026-06-17
Docket: 1:25-cv-00323-MW-ZCB
The eleventh-circuit dismissed the appeal sua sponte for lack of jurisdiction because the district court’s March 27, 2026, order was not a final, appealable judgment. The court held that the order partially dismissing six of the nine claims in the plaintiff’s third amended complaint did not end the litigation on the merits, as three counts remained pending, and the district court had not certified the order for immediate review under Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 54(b). Furthermore, the...
2026-06-1701 min
The Asian Ethnology PodcastDevelopmental Ethics and the Question of “Worthwhile” DevelopmentIn this episode of the Asian Ethnology Podcast, Ben Dorman speaks with Benjamin Huffman about the FIRE Program (First Year Innovation & Research Experience) and its efforts to encourage students to think critically and ethically about development, social change, and human flourishing from the very beginning of their university education.Huffman discusses how the program combines interdisciplinary learning, research experience, and ethical reflection to move beyond narrow economic understandings of development. Drawing on examples from international development, philosophy, and community engagement, he explores questions such as: What makes development genuinely “worthwhile”? Who benefits from modernization and economic growth? And h...
2026-05-2030 min
The Asian Ethnology PodcastWhen AI Trains on Our BooksAn unexpected discovery raises a larger question: how do scholarly books end up in AI training datasets? This episode looks at shadow libraries, academic publishing, and the evolving relationship between artificial intelligence and scholarly knowledge.This episode reflects on publicly reported discussions about AI training datasets and scholarly publishing.
2026-03-1607 min
Bar Talking Talking BarFrom Hustler to Head Bartender: Benjamin Zapien's Rise at NYC's Dear IrvingSend us Fan MailJoin us for an INSPIRING episode of Bar Talking Talking Bar with Benjamin Zapien. From Mexico to NYC's iconic Dear Irving at Broadway, Benjamin's journey exemplifies resilience. As a trainee of the esteemed Meaghan Dorman—bar owner, bartender, and mentor—he overcame the challenge of being deaf in one ear, he worked very hard to became a head bartender. Discover how he turned obstacles into opportunities, mastering his craft with passion and creativity.WATCH HERE: https...
2026-02-111h 25
Jump Leads: A Scifi-Comedy Audiodrama SeriesHouse of LeadsThe Old House sits in the abandoned wastes of a forgotten Universe. But who waits inside? Obviously we know, but you’ll have to listen to find out.
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Featuring the voices of:
Marissa Meizel (Meaney)
Ben Paddon (Llewellyn)
Richard Epcar (The Occupant)
Debi Derryberry (Daniels)
Chris Dorman (Whedon)
Mandy Oquendo (Outgoing Message)
Editing and Sound Design: Ben Paddon.
JumpShip engine sound: Shaun Lile.
Music: Becca McGlynn.
Theme music: Professor Shyguy.
Written by Ben Paddon.
2025-12-0534 minJump Leads: A Scifi-Comedy Audiodrama SeriesExit InterviewThe mysterious Agent Daniels is sent to Lead H.Q. to interview its commanding officer about their missing Cadets, Meaney and Llewellyn.
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Featuring the voices of:
Debi Derryberry (Agent Daniels)
Chris Dorman (Whedon)
Marissa Meizel (Meaney)
Ben Paddon (Llewellyn)
Dino Andrade (Lucas, Cadet #3)
Benjamin Ahr Harrison (Cadet #1)
Adam Pranica (Cadet #2)
Wesley Marshall (Doug)
Cristina M. Medina (Engineer)
Lemar Harris (Derricks)
Dave Fennoy (The Admiral)
Editing and Sound Design: Ben Paddon.
JumpShip engine sound...
2025-11-2833 minJump Leads: A Scifi-Comedy Audiodrama SeriesSpare PartsMeaney and Llewellyn crash in an abandoned city – and so does their friendship. Ooh, symmetry!
Content Warning: Contains peril, some mild language.
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Featuring the voices of:
Marissa Meizel (Meaney)
Ben Paddon (Llewellyn)
Dino Andrade (SNR Drones)
Bonnie Gordon (Computer Terminal #1)
Austin Lee Matthews (Hayter)
Chris Dorman (Westy)
Amber Aviles (Woman with Baby)
Editing and Sound Design: Ben Paddon.
JumpShip engine sound: Shaun Lile.
Music: Becca McGlynn.
Theme music: Professor Shyguy.
Written by...
2025-11-1431 minJump Leads: A Scifi-Comedy Audiodrama SeriesTwo-FacedWhen they encounter a parallel version of Llewellyn who works as a right-wing news pundit, Meaney’s distrust in her travel partner grows.
Content Warning: Contains peril, strong language, and described violence.
This episode is dedicated to the memory of Triana Paddon. We love you, Teri.
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Featuring the voices of:
Marissa Meizel (Meaney)
Ben Paddon (Llewellyn)
Dino Andrade (Switch, Goon #2)
Ryan Bartley (Jack Fert)
Marc Biagi (I.T. Guy)
Cristina M. Medina (Newscaster)
Austin Lee Matthews (Ex...
2025-11-0732 minThe Asian Ethnology PodcastMoving Asian Ethnology to ScholasticaIn this episode, Asian Ethnology co-editor and managing editor Ben Dorman discusses the journal's ongoing move to the Scholastica publishing platform and the broader commitment to open access and sustainability that drives it. Asian Ethnology has been publishing research on the peoples and cultures of Asia since 1942, first as Folklore Studies, then as Asian Folklore Studies, and now in its current form. The journal is fully funded by Nanzan University and remains free to read and free to publish in — a genuine Diamond Open Access model. Ben reflects on the motivations behind the transition, including mo...
2025-10-2707 min
Horrorwood: True Crime in TinseltownHaunted Theatres: The Egyptian in DeKalb, ILIn the center of downtown DeKalb stands the Egyptian Theatre—an architectural tribute to ancient times. But this isn’t just a historic theater; it’s a place where the past lingers in more ways than one. Built in 1929, the Egyptian has survived economic collapse, near demolition, and decades of change. Today, it’s not only a beloved cultural landmark but also one of the most haunted buildings in Illinois, where stories of strange sightings and ghostly encounters are as much a part of its legacy as the shows on stage.
Episode Sources:
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2025-08-0440 min
Sicher? Sicher!Ep 9: PSA in der Chemie mit Benjamin GladshteinWie sieht PSA in der Realität aus?Laura spricht mit Benjamin, Sicherheitsingenieur bei einem Chemieunternehmen, über die echten Herausforderungen im Umgang mit Persönlicher Schutzausrüstung – von Handschuhplänen bis Gehörschutz. Praxisnah, ehrlich und mit einem Ziel: alle sicher nach Hause bringen.
2025-03-2632 min
The Dame Myra Hess Memorial Concerts | WFMTJames Baik, cello and Victor Asunción, pianoCellist James Baik and pianist Victor Asunción performs works by Gaspar Cassadó, Benjamin Britten, and Robert Schumann, live from the Seventeenth Church of Christ, Scientist, Chicago.
Cellist James Baik has been described as an artist with “an undeniable authority,” and one possessing “a real warmth emerging in lyricism” by Le Soir, after his astounding performance at the 2021 Queen Elisabeth competition. First Prize Winner of the 2023 YCA Susan Wadsworth International Auditions and recipient of the Paul A. Fish Memorial Prize and the Bridgehampton Chamber Music Prize, James is a YCA Jacobs Fellow.
Hailed by The Washington...
2025-03-0541 min
The Cult Video VaultDEMOLITION MAN (1993) | S02E17Demolition Man is a 1993 American science fiction action film directed by Marco Brambilla in his directorial debut. It stars Sylvester Stallone, Wesley Snipes, Sandra Bullock, Benjamin Bratt, Denis Leary, Bill Cobbs, and Nigel Hawthorne. Stallone is John Spartan, a risk-taking police officer who has a reputation for causing destruction while carrying out his work. After a failed attempt to rescue hostages from evil crime lord Simon Phoenix (Snipes), they are both sentenced to be cryogenically frozen in 1996. Phoenix is thawed for a parole hearing in 2032, but escapes. Society has changed and all violent crime has seemingly been...
2024-06-2847 min
Girls Gone Hallmark | Hallmark Movie ReviewsSigned, Sealed, Delivered (Pilot) ReviewWelcome to the Girls Gone Hallmark podcast, where your favorite podcast duo throw it way back to 2013 to review the backdoor pilot of "Signed, Sealed, Delivered." Join Megan and Wendy as we get to know Oliver, Shane, Norman, and Rita. If you're new to the series or it's a favorite, come along and chat about the charming characters, heartfelt moments, and the signature Hallmark magic that captivated audiences for year. Plus, don't forget to tune in all summer long for Signed, Sealed, Delivered SUMMER! See the Signed, Sealed, Delivered SUMMER schedule here Are you watching "Signed, Sealed, Delivered" for the...
2024-05-2823 minGirls Gone Hallmark | Hallmark Movie ReviewsSigned, Sealed, Delivered (Pilot) ReviewWelcome to the Girls Gone Hallmark podcast, where your favorite podcast duo throw it way back to 2013 to review the backdoor pilot of "Signed, Sealed, Delivered." Join Megan and Wendy as we get to know Oliver, Shane, Norman, and Rita. If you're new to the series or it's a favorite, come along and chat about the charming characters, heartfelt moments, and the signature Hallmark magic that captivated audiences for year. Plus, don't forget to tune in all summer long for Signed, Sealed, Delivered SUMMER! See the Signed, Sealed, Delivered SUMMER schedule here Are you watching "Signed, Sealed, Delivered" for the...
2024-05-2823 minJump Leads: A Scifi-Comedy Audiodrama SeriesAn Adventure in Space and CrimeSeason finale. Meaney and Llewellyn agree to help a dimension-jumping mercenary break into the most secure bank in the universe. What could go wrong? Everything.
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Written by Ben Paddon.
Featuring the voices of:
Ben Paddon (Llewellyn)
Marissa Meizel (Meaney)
Amber Aviles (Sherriff, Lloyd)
Chris Dorman (Security Guard #2, Knight)
Austin Lee Matthews (Hayter, Emmett, Security Guard #1)
Mandy Oquendo (Security Announcement)
Will Overgard (Nervous Security Guard)
Other parts played by members of the cast.
Theme music: Professor Shyguy.
Editing and Sound Design: Ben...
2023-05-3131 minJump Leads: A Scifi-Comedy Audiodrama SeriesSlicersWhen they encounter a group of adventurers with the ability to travel between parallel universes, Meaney spies an opportunity to return home.
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Adapted by Ben Paddon from a script written by Andrew Taylor.
Featuring the voices of:
Marissa Meizel (Meaney)
Ben Paddon (Llewellyn)
Amber Aviles (Sabrina)
Chris Dorman (O’Connell, Security Guard #2, Whedon)
Lemar Harris (Derricks)
Dino Andrade (Professor Reece, Carl, Security Guard #1)
Other parts played by members of the cast.
Theme music: Professor Shyguy.
Editing and Sound Design: Ben Paddon.
2023-05-2437 minJump Leads: A Scifi-Comedy Audiodrama Seriesb:/lief/Meaney and Llewellyn arrive in a world populated entirely by robots who mistake the pair for angels sent by their god.
Content warning: Contains strong violence.
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Written by Ben Paddon.
Featuring the voices of:
Marissa Meizel (Meaney, Quire)
Ben Paddon (Llewellyn, Control)
Amber Aviles (Kaged)
Chris Dorman (Canen, Pilot)
Dino Andrade (Priest, Asem)
Connor Andrade (Robot)
Other parts played by members of the cast.
Theme music: Professor Shyguy.
Editing and Sound Design: Ben Paddon.
JumpShip engine sound: Shaun...
2023-05-1040 minJump Leads: A Scifi-Comedy Audiodrama SeriesMutinyA power struggle is happening aboard the cargo ship Calming Storm, and Meaney and Llewellyn are caught right in the middle of it.
Content warning: Contains some sexual language.
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Written by Ben Paddon.
Featuring the voices of:
Marissa Meizel (Meaney, Allen)
Ben Paddon (Llewellyn)
Amber Aviles (Lloyd)
Chris Dorman (Fillan, Jasper)
Dino Andrade (Newman)
Other parts played by members of the cast.
Theme music: Professor Shyguy.
Editing and Sound Design: Ben Paddon.
JumpShip engine sound: Shaun Lile.
2023-05-0332 minJump Leads: A Scifi-Comedy Audiodrama SeriesTraining DayMeaney and Llewellyn’s first field training exercise is supposed to be a routine trip to a parallel universe. Unfortunately for them, things don’t quite go by the book.
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Written by Ben Paddon.
Featuring the voices of:
Marissa Meizel (Meaney)
Ben Paddon (Llewellyn)
Amber Aviles (Cadet #2, Stabs McKnifey)
Chris Dorman (Pilot, Whedon, Running Man)
Dino Andrade (Higgs, Captain Lucas)
Wesley Marshall (Cadet #1)
Other parts played by members of the cast.
Theme music: Professor Shyguy.
Editing and Sound Design: Ben Paddon.
2023-04-2633 min
Writers Not Writing / Tilting at WindmillsWriters Not Writing, Episode 9 with LeeAnn McLennanToday’s Guest, LeeAnn McLennan, author of The Supernormal Legacy Twitter: atticusmclPost: atticusmclIG: atticusmclBook 1: Dormanthttp://www.notapipepublishing.com/ourbooks#/the-supernormal-legacy-book-1-dorman-by-leeann-mclennanBook 2: Roothttp://www.notapipepublishing.com/ourbooks#/the-supernormal-legacy-book-2-root-by-leeann-mclennanBook 3: Emergehttp://www.notapipepublishing.com/ourbooks#/the-supernormal-legacy-book-3-emergeFar from Normal: A Rage Brigade and Supernormal Legacy Team-Upby Karen Eisenbrey and LeeAnn McLennanhttp://www...
2023-01-241h 33
Parallax Views w/ J.G. MichaelThe Russia-Ukraine War w/ Patrick Cockburn/The Kyrie Irving Controversy and Black Hebrew Israelites w/ Jacob S. Dorman
On this edition of Parallax Views, long-time war reporter Patrick Cockburn, author of War in the Age of Trump, joins us in the first segment to discuss the latest in regards to the Putin's war in Ukraine as well as his thoughts on Netanyhu's political victory in the Israeli elections.
Among the topics covered in the conversation:
- Putin's war as a hubristic miscalculation and the evolution of the war; what is Russia's aim in Ukraine now?
- The problem of wars that don't end and why they escalate
...
2022-11-231h 28
The Asian Ethnology PodcastInterview with Peter Knecht, former editor of Asian Folklore Studies – Part 2: Experiences as the journal editorInterviewer: Ben Dorman, co-editor Asian EthnologyRecorded 8 June 2017, Nagoya, JapanPeter Knecht was the editor of Asian Folklore Studies from 1980 until 2007. The journal changed its name to Asian Ethnology in 2008.In this extended interview, Peter discusses his experiences working as the editor of Asian Folklore Studies. He talks about when he first encountered the journal working under founding editor, Matthias Eder, and what happened when he took over the journal in 1980.
2021-12-2046 min
The Asian Ethnology PodcastInterview with John PowersInterviewer: Ben Dorman In this episode, John Powers (Deakin University) discusses an interdisciplinary project involving historians, anthropologists, scientists, and folklorists concerning rivers that originate in Tibet, which play a key role in global hydrological cycles yet are in crises as a result of multiple threats.
2021-04-0118 min
The Asian Ethnology PodcastInterview with Susanne KlienInterviewer: Ben Dorman, co-editor Asian Ethnology Recorded 11 March 2011 In this episode, anthropologist Susanne Klien discusses her recent book Urban Migrants in Rural Japan: Between Agency and Anomie in a Post-growth Society (SUNY Press, 2020). She touches on her motivations for doing the research, the reasons for migrants relocating to rural areas, and some of the challenges they face after relocation, amongst other issues. She also addresses some questions that were asked in a book talk given on 22 February 2021 that was part of the Asian Ethnology Series.
2021-03-1143 min
The Asian Ethnology PodcastInterview with Steven FedorowiczInterviewer: Mark Bookman Recorded: Wednesday Feb 17th 2021 This episode features a discussion with Steven Fedorowicz, cultural anthropologist, visual anthropologist, and associate professor at Kansai Gaidai University. Steven will be giving a talk on "Representations of Deaf People in Japan: Inspiration, Outrage and Real Life," as part of the "Disability and Japan in the Digital Age Series" via Zoom on May 14, 2021 (Details to follow). In discussing some of what he will be presenting, Steven talks about his ongoing project concerning media representations of deaf people and culture in Japan, and his introduction to his studies on...
2021-03-0122 min
Damian Barr's Literary SalonSALON EXCLUSIVE: Ali Benjamin reads from 'The Smash-Up'We're delighted to share Ali Benjamin's exclusive reading from The Smash-Up with you! A novel with rather more than a soupçon of satire, this timely book hones in on a snapshot of history to probe the depths of the culture wars in America. Zo is swept up in the politics of the #MeToo movement, the Kavanaugh hearings, and her duties to the feminist activism group she formed: All Them Witches. Ethan finds himself caught between his home life and the battle to get his livewire daughter Alex to sleep.But life is about to get a l...
2021-02-2317 minThe Literary SalonSALON EXCLUSIVE: Ali Benjamin reads from 'The Smash-Up'We're delighted to share Ali Benjamin's exclusive reading from The Smash-Up with you! A novel with rather more than a soupçon of satire, this timely book hones in on a snapshot of history to probe the depths of the culture wars in America. Zo is swept up in the politics of the #MeToo movement, the Kavanaugh hearings, and her duties to the feminist activism group she formed: All Them Witches. Ethan finds himself caught between his home life and the battle to get his livewire daughter Alex to sleep.But life is about to get a l...
2021-02-2317 min
Covenant PodcastPopery in a New Dress: The Baxterian Controversy“I cannot see but that the Doctrine some Men strive to promote, is but little better than Popery in a new Dress.”[1] In Benjamin Keach’s sermon titled The Marrow of True Justification, Keach is concerned about Christians who err on this important doctrine. Keach was staunchly opposed to the teaching that sincere obedience (or works) plus faith equates justification. He thought that this teaching was reverting to Roman Catholicism—popery in a new dress. If my word count is correct, Keach references “Mr. Baxter” 6 times in this sermon. In this podcast episode, we examine what has come to be called the...
2020-12-2234 minCovenant PodcastPopery in a New Dress: The Baxterian Controversy“I cannot see but that the Doctrine some Men strive to promote, is but little better than Popery in a new Dress.”[1] In Benjamin Keach’s sermon titled The Marrow of True Justification, Keach is concerned about Christians who err on this important doctrine. Keach was staunchly opposed to the teaching that sincere obedience (or works) plus faith equates justification. He thought that this teaching was reverting to Roman Catholicism—popery in a new dress. If my word count is correct, Keach references “Mr. Baxter” 6 times in this sermon. In this podcast episode, we examine what has come to be called the...
2020-12-2234 min
The Asian Ethnology PodcastInterview with Frank MondelliInterviewer: Mark Bookman Date recorded: 26 October 2020 This episode of Asian Ethnology Podcast features Frank Mondelli, a doctoral candidate at Stanford University. Frank recently returned from research in Japan and is currently working on his doctoral dissertation on the social, technical, and political history of assistive technologies for deafness and hearing impairment in 20th century Japan. Frank discusses his recent work on the history of hearing aids in 1950s Japan, how he became interested in assistive technology, and how thinking about assistive technology can help us think about accessibility and inclusivity during the COVID-19 pandemic.
2020-11-2625 min
The Asian Ethnology PodcastInterview with Mark Bookman – Introduction to the new series "Disability and Japan in the Digital AgeInterviewer: Ben DormanDate recorded: 3 November 2020In this episode, Mark Bookman discusses a new series of lectures entitled "Disability and Japan in the Digital Age," which is run through the Anthropological Institute, Nanzan University. He talks about the significance of the series at this time. Mark will also be presenting interviews with the participants in Asian Ethnology Podcast episodes.
2020-11-2322 min
The Asian Ethnology PodcastInterview with Yoshiko OkuyamaIn this episode Yoshiko Okuyama talks about her most recent monograph, Reframing Disability in Manga (University of Hawai'i Press, 2020). Okuyama explains that her work examines representations of disabled people in manga serialized throughout the 1990s and 2000s, focusing on portrayals of deaf, blind, paraplegic, and autistic individuals, as well as those with gender dysphoria. Bookman asks Okuyama about the history behind her project and the logic that guided her decision-making regarding specific manga titles and disability identities. The two also unpack the contributions of Reframing Disability for scholars of gender, disability, and manga.
2020-08-2421 min
The Literary SalonSALON EXCLUSIVE: Neil Blackmore reads from 'The Intoxicating Mr Lavelle'Premiering at the Literary Salon we have Neil Blackmore’s wildly seductive new novel. Raised in isolation, Edgar and Benjamin Bowen have lived a cloistered life. But now they’re on a Grand European Tour to improve their station in the world they're discovering that climbing the social hierarchy is not without its perils.If you liked The Talented Mr Ripley, you’ll love The Intoxicating Mr Lavelle, an eighteenth century love story between Benjamin and Horace Lavelle - a man whose cruelty is only matched by his beauty and charisma. In a time and place where ‘mollies’...
2020-08-1312 minDamian Barr's Literary SalonSALON EXCLUSIVE: Neil Blackmore reads from 'The Intoxicating Mr Lavelle'Premiering at the Literary Salon we have Neil Blackmore’s wildly seductive new novel. Raised in isolation, Edgar and Benjamin Bowen have lived a cloistered life. But now they’re on a Grand European Tour to improve their station in the world they're discovering that climbing the social hierarchy is not without its perils.If you liked The Talented Mr Ripley, you’ll love The Intoxicating Mr Lavelle, an eighteenth century love story between Benjamin and Horace Lavelle - a man whose cruelty is only matched by his beauty and charisma. In a time and place where ‘mollies’...
2020-08-1312 min
The Asian Ethnology PodcastInterview with Andreas RiesslandIn this episode anthropologist Andreas Riessland discusses his research on Japanese biker gangs (bōsōzoku) and a project involving Shugendō Buddhist and Shinto groups that ended in failure due to various struggles between the groups. He also discusses how he came to terms with the failure, and offers advice to researchers who confront "failure" in fieldwork.
2020-07-1439 min
The Asian Ethnology PodcastInterview with David Faure and He XiInterviewer: Thomas David DuBois In this episode, we speak with China historians David Faure and He Xi of the Chinese University of Hong Kong about historical anthropology. Faure discusses the university's Historical Anthropology of Chinese Society AOE, and assesses what it accomplished in its eight-year run. He Xi explains how fieldwork shaped her perspective on China's boat communities and her recent book on lineages in Jiangxi. Publications discussed in this episode He Xi, Lineage and Community in China, 1100-1500: Genealogical Innovation in Jiangxi, London: Routledge, 2020. The Fisher Folk of Late Imperial...
2020-06-1722 min
The Asian Ethnology PodcastInterview with Gopalan RavindranIn this episode, Gopalan Ravindran, Professor and Head of Department of Journalism and Communication at the University of Madras, talks about media literacy in India in general, his initial interest in journalism and communication, and then discusses two specific initiatives related to media literacy and journalism among marginalized communities in Southern India.
2020-06-0534 min
The Asian Ethnology PodcastInterview with Jin FengIn this episode, we speak with Jin Feng, Professor of literature at Grinnell College, Iowa, and author of a new book on Chinese foodways. Jin discusses how the experience of leading a study trip to China and Russia helped shape her personal interest in food into a research program, how she expanded her circle of foodie friends into a professional network of chefs and restaurant entrepreneurs, and how themes of gender and nostalgia recur across centuries of writing about food. Publications discussed in this episode: Feng, Jin. Tasting Paradise on Earth: Jiangnan Foodways (University of...
2020-04-3031 min
deepredradioDer UnsichtbareStefan und Tobe besprechen einen weiteren Auftritt bzw. eine Neu-Interpretation von H.G.Wells Stoff aus dem Jahre 1897.
Story: Cecilia Kass fühlt sich in der von Gewalt geprägten Beziehung mit einem wohlhabenden und genialen Wissenschaftler gefangen. Um sich vor ihrem kontrollsüchtigen Partner zu verstecken, flieht sie mitten in der Nacht, mit Hilfe ihrer Schwester, ihres Kindheitsfreundes und seiner Teenager-Tochter. Als ihr handgreiflicher Ex Selbstmord begeht und ihr einen erheblichen Teil seines großen Vermögens hinterlässt, befürchtet Cecilia, er habe seinen Tod inszeniert. Tatsächlich beginnt anschließend eine Serie unheimlicher Zufälle mit tödlichem...
2020-04-2916 mindeepredradioDer UnsichtbareStefan und Tobe besprechen einen weiteren Auftritt bzw. eine Neu-Interpretation von H.G.Wells Stoff aus dem Jahre 1897.
Story: Cecilia Kass fühlt sich in der von Gewalt geprägten Beziehung mit einem wohlhabenden und genialen Wissenschaftler gefangen. Um sich vor ihrem kontrollsüchtigen Partner zu verstecken, flieht sie mitten in der Nacht, mit Hilfe ihrer Schwester, ihres Kindheitsfreundes und seiner Teenager-Tochter. Als ihr handgreiflicher Ex Selbstmord begeht und ihr einen erheblichen Teil seines großen Vermögens hinterlässt, befürchtet Cecilia, er habe seinen Tod inszeniert. Tatsächlich beginnt anschließend eine Serie unheimlicher Zufälle mit tödlichem...
2020-04-2916 min
The Asian Ethnology PodcastInterview with Mark Bookman – Disability policy and social movements in JapanThis episode features Mark Bookman, a doctoral candidate at the University of Pennsylvania and a visiting researcher at the university of Tokyo. Mark is completing his doctoral dissertation on the history of disability policy and related social movements in Japan. Mark discusses his personal challenges researching while using a wheelchair, changing research topics from Buddhism to disability in Japan, and accessibility issues related to COVID-19, including "transnational accessibility."Discussed in this episode:Bookman, Mark, and Michael Gillan Peckitt. "Facing the COVID-19 crisis in Japan with a disability." Japan Times, 30 March 2020.Bookman, Mark. "Paralympics...
2020-04-0432 min
The Asian Ethnology PodcastInterview with Thomas David DuBoisThis episode features historian Thomas David DuBois, who is currently Professor of Humanities at Beijing Normal University. Thomas discusses his original reasons for studying China, the application of historical anthropology in his work, his interest and work in Chinese food, the effect of the death of celebrity chef Anthony Bourdain had on his thinking about human relations and food, and finally thoughts on living under the current circumstances of coronavirus and quarantine in Beijing. Publications discussed in this episode: DuBois, Thomas David. Empire and the Meaning of Religion in Northeast Asia: Manchuria 1900–1945 (Cambridge, 2017). DuB...
2020-03-2532 min
The Asian Ethnology PodcastInterview with McComas TaylorIn this episode of Asian Ethnology Podcast, McComas Taylor, Associate Professor and Reader in Sanskrit at the Australian National University, discusses how his research lies at the intersection of contemporary critical theory and Sanskrit narrative texts. What makes these texts powerful? What makes them authoritative? What makes them worth copying out by hand century after century? In exploring these questions, he discusses how he applied an ethnographical approach to working on The Bhagavatapurana, interviewing audiences and performers and applying performance theory (published as Seven Days of Nectar: Contemporary Oral Performance of the Bhagavatapurana, Oxford University Press, 2016). He...
2020-03-0410 min
The Asian Ethnology PodcastInterview with Roald MaliangkayThis Asian Ethnology Podcast episode features Roald Maliangkay of the Korea Institute at the ANU College of Asia & the Pacific. In this episode, Roald talks about his interest in anti-Japanese folksongs in Korea during the colonial period as well as K-Pop and the contemporary scene. He discusses about his monograph, Broken Voices: Postcolonial Entanglements and the Preservation of Korea's Central Folksong Traditions (University of Hawai'i Press, 2017), and how Japanese colonial rule affected cultural policy, the system of preservation, and the way in which music is conceived and performed. He also talks about how he applies the concept of "cultural cr...
2020-02-1724 min
The Asian Ethnology PodcastInterview with Tom BauerleThis episode's guest is Tom Bauerle, the author of Kanashibari: True Encounters with the Paranormal in Japan. Although this is not an academic work, the author discusses the folkloric elements of ghost stories, in addition to presenting some of the content of his book.
2020-01-2229 minThe Asian Ethnology PodcastInterview with Robert Campbell: Director of NIJL Originally recorded as a video interview (Dec 5, 2019). In this conversation, Robert Campbell discusses the National Institute of Japanese Literature (NIJL), its vision for archiving and preserving Japan's literary heritage, and the institute's involvement in media and public outreach.
2019-12-0541 min
The Asian Ethnology PodcastInterview with Guha ShankarInterviewer: Ben Dorman, co-editor Asian Ethnology Recorded 22 March 2018, Washington D.C. This episode's guest is Guha Shankar, Folklife Specialist at the American Folklife Center, Library of Congress, Washington, D.C. He is a member of the Asian Ethnology Editorial Board. Episode Summary Intro :32 Association with Frank Korom, co-editor of Asian Ethnology 3:50 The story behind the film Hosay Trinidad 6:20 Graduate studies in anthropology 11:06 Work at the American Folklife Center; how the Center has evolved 16:15 Resources at the Center 28:00 ...
2019-08-2632 min
The Asian Ethnology PodcastInterview with Ian ReaderIntro :35 Religion in contemporary Japan since the publication of Religion in Contemporary Japan (1991) 4:15 Lack of evidence concerning "new spirituality movements"; the importance of considering decline in popularity of religion 5:45 Revisiting Agonshū since the death of the founder; work with religious studies scholar Erica Baffelli 11:39 Transformation of Agonshū founder and leader Kiriyama into "the second Buddha"; the aging of Agonshū 13:40 Problems with the category of Japanese "new religions" 15:15 Issues related to succession after the death of the founder; commemoration, veneration, and implicit nationalism in Agonshū 19:50 Work on A...
2018-12-1628 min
The Asian Ethnology PodcastAum Shinrikyō Executions in JapanThis episode's guests are Ian Reader, professor emeritus of The University of Manchester, and Erica Baffelli, senior lecturer in Japanese Studies who is also at The University of Manchester. Ian Reader's work on Aum Shinrikyō is widely known in Japan and overseas. Erica Baffelli is also well-known for her work on media and post-Aum religions (Aleph and Hikari no Wa) as well as work with former Aum members. The interviews were conducted on 6 July, 2018, the day the Japanese government released news of the executions of the leader of Aum Shinrikyō, Asahara Shōkō, and 6 other major figures in the orga...
2018-07-1025 min
The Asian Ethnology PodcastInterview with Erica BaffelliThis episode's guest is Erica Baffelli, senior lecturer in Japanese Studies at The University of Manchester. Erica's research interests include religion in contemporary Japan, new religions, religion and media, and religion, women and violence. She discusses her work interviewing members of Japanese new religions and the issues researchers face while producing research on these groups.
2018-07-0442 min
The Asian Ethnology PodcastInterview with Benjamin Dorman (meet the co-editors, part 2 of 2)In this second episode in the Editors' Interviews, Ben Dorman discusses his research interest in Japanese new religions and media, and his experiences working as the associate editor for Asian Folklore Studies and Asian Ethnology.
2018-03-2624 min
The Asian Ethnology PodcastInterview with Frank ProschanInterviewer: Frank Korom, co-editor Asian Ethnology Recorded 24 March 2018, Washington DC Intro :59 Early interest in anthropology, folklore, and folklife; work at the Smithsonian Institution 2:23 Study at The University of Texas 3:42 Learning and speaking languages; return to the Smithsonian 11:18 Travel to Southeast Asia; programs at the Smithsonian; work on the Kammu 15:19 Move to Indiana University's Research Center for Semiotics and Language Studies; Center for Folklife and Cultural Heritage and "Save Our Sounds" Project (Smithsonian) 21:10 Work at the office responsible for implementing UNESCO's 2003 Convention for the Saf...
2018-03-2450 min
The Asian Ethnology PodcastInterview with Patrick McCartneyThis episode's guest is Patrick McCartney, who is working on a post-doctoral project at the Graduate School of Global Environmental Studies, Kyoto University, titled "Yoga Scapes: The Economics of Imagination and Utopian Aspirations of Transglobal Yoga in Japan." Episode Summary Background on Patrick, his work and what it involves :37 Exploring Global Yoga or Yogaland 3:05 Comparing and Contrasting Yoga in Japan with Global Yoga 5:59 Yoga's Influence Throughout the World 8:25 Why do People do Yoga 10:10 Defining Global Yoga 11:17 Yoga and Politics 13:15 What's behind...
2018-02-0234 min
The Asian Ethnology PodcastA Conversation with Joy HendryInterviewer: Ben Dorman, co-editor Asian Ethnology Recorded 10 December 2017, Kyoto, Japan This episode's guest is Joy Hendry, emeritus professor of anthropology at Oxford Brookes University. Joy discusses her experiences and research related to early childhood education in Japan in the early 1980s. Episode Summary Intro 0:54 Reasons for doing research on early childhood education in Japan 2:05 Comparing Japanese and UK experiences, "Becoming Japanese" (see Publications listing below) 3:40 What is "Becoming Japanese"?; expectations on young children 11:25 Honne ("true face") and tatemae ("façade") 12:40 The role of teachers and differences experienced between Japan and the UK 16:09 "Spe...
2018-01-0616 min
The Asian Ethnology PodcastInterview with Clark ChilsonInterviewer: Ben Dorman, co-editor Asian Ethnology Recorded 9 July 2017, Nagoya, Japan This episode's guest is Clark Chilson, associate professor in the Department of Religious Studies, University of Pittsburgh. Clark discusses his experiences studying anthropology in Japan, his research interests that include secrecy and a form of Buddhist psychology called naikan ("introspection"), and his time working as the associate editor of Asian Folklore Studies, the predecessor of Asian Ethnology. Episode Summary Intro 0:41 Reasons for coming to Japan 2:23 Study in Japan 3:30 Approach to ethnographic fieldwork and the question of memory 4:20 Studying anthropology in...
2018-01-0636 min
The Asian Ethnology PodcastInterview with Keller KimbroughInterviewer: Ben Dorman, co-editor Asian Ethnology Recorded 29 June 2017, Nagoya, Japan This episode's guest is Keller Kimbrough, professor of Japanese at the University of Colorado, Boulder. Keller Kimbrough's research interests include the literature and art of late-Heian, medieval, and early Edo-period Japan. He discusses, amongst other publications, his work in Asian Folklore Studies and Asian Ethnology. Episode Summary Intro 0:47 Reasons for studying Japanese literature 2:55 Discussion on "Preaching the Animal Realm in Medieval Japan" (see Publications listing below); how images of hells were used for financial gain 6:49 Challenges in obtaining permissions to print images...
2017-11-3030 min
The Asian Ethnology PodcastInterview with Frank J. Korom (meet the co-editors, part 1 of 2)This is the first of two episodes featuring interviews with the co-editors. Frank J. Korom discusses the influence of his immigration experience on his research, his work published in Asian Folklore Studies and Asian Ethnology, and the various research projects he has been involved with, including work as a museum curator.
2017-11-2739 min
The Asian Ethnology PodcastInterview with Peter Knecht (former editor of Asian Folklore Studies) Part 1: The Beginnings of the Journal: From China to JapanInterviewer: Ben Dorman, co-editor Asian EthnologyRecorded 15 May 2017, Nagoya, JapanPeter Knecht was the editor of Asian Folklore Studies from 1980 until 2007. The journal changed its name to Asian Ethnology in 2008.Peter discusses the founding of the journal in China in 1942, when it was known as Folklore Studies. He talks about founding editor, Mathias Eder, and the journal's path from China to Japan. Episode SummaryIntro :37Beginnings of journal; Mathias Eder's studies in Japan, Paris, and Berlin; Eder's move to China (Beijing) in 1938 4:46Funding granted for small museum/editorial office 6:25Eder's se...
2017-11-0245 min
The Asian Ethnology PodcastInterview with Scott SchnellThis episode's guest is Scott Schnell, associate professor of anthropology at the University of Iowa and the former co-editor of Asian Ethnology. Scott discusses his research interests and perspectives, his work on dissident writer and ethnographer, Ema Shū, and his research on matagi (bear hunters). Episode Summary Intro :43 Initial interest in Japan 1:54 Environmental issues, studies about mountain areas 3:43 Research in Furukawa, discussion about The Rousing Drum, rituals 8:20 Research on Ema Shū, published in Asian Folklore Studies 13:40 Local hunters as guides and intermediaries mountains as conduits female mountain deity (yama no kami) 17:00 Topic of matagi (traditional hunters) an...
2017-10-1747 min
The Asian Ethnology PodcastWelcome to Asian Ethnology PodcastThe co-editor of Asian Ethnology, Ben Dorman, presents a brief history of the journal and the reasons for launching Asian Ethnology Podcast.Intro :22 History of journal :34Former editor Peter KnechtFounding editor Matthias Eder, Folklore StudiesJournal moves from China to JapanSupport from Indiana University Folklore Institute, Asian Folklore StudiesMove to Nanzan University Peter Knecht's retirement; name change to Asian Ethnology Reasons for launching Asian Ethnology Podcast 3:28Outro 3:46Music used with kind permission of the performer, shamisen master Koji Yamaguchi.
2017-10-1603 min
Podcast | Big Planet ComicsPodcast #126
We report on multiple trips to New York!
Plus, we review all these books:
All-New Captain America #1 – Rick Remender, Stuart Immonen
Captain American and the Mighty Avengers #1 – Al Ewing, Luke Ross
Deep State #1 – Justin Jordan, Ariela Kristantina
Django Zorro #1 – Quentin Tarantino, Matt Wagner, Esteve Polls
Drifter #1 – Ivan Brandon, Nic Klein
The Kitchen #1 – Ollie Masters, Ming Doyle
Little Nemo: Dream Another Dream – Paul Allor, Michael & Laura Allred, Weshoyot Alvitre, Connie Appletree, Gabriel Bá, Peter Bagge, Fil Barlow, Jeremy Bastian, Jeremy Baum, Art Baxter, Alexandra Beguez, Gregory Benton, Stephen R. Bissette, Bo...
2014-11-1400 min