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Evoking HistoryCarceral Research and Outreach With Marisola Xhelili Cicaccio & Sterling Knox of the Center for Urban Research, Teaching, and OutreachHello, again this week my other duties prevented me from recording with a guest. But, instead of missing a release this week, I decided to share a conversation I had with two of my colleagues at the Center for Urban Research, Teaching, and Outreach regarding the Center's carceral research. It is part of a new podcast series called CURTO Conversations that you can find wherever you listen to the Evoking History podcast. Enjoy, and I hope to be back to the regular format next week.
Marisola Xhelili Cicaccio – Carceral Studies Fellow Center for Urban Research, Teaching &am...
2020-11-1700 min
Evoking HistoryThe *Lost* Michel Carter Episode: Monuments, Srebrenica Massacre Anniversary, & the Optimism of JulyThis week I am releasing a talk with a genocide scholar, an adjunct history professor at Kean University, and friend Michael Carter that I had taped back in July near the anniversary of the Srebrenica Massacre. Ostensibly, we got together to talk about the controversy surrounding the removal of monuments but we ventured into other topics in a free-flowing discussion. This was meant to be released back in August, hence the *lost* descriptor. Good conversation about the terrible subject matter. You kind find Michael on Twitter @DeckofCarter and his latest writing for Tropics of Meta is located here: https...
2020-09-081h 09
Evoking HistoryDiscussing the American Revolution, Marquette's Public Service Degree, & Unionization Efforts with Sam HarshnerThis week I am joined by Ph.D. Candidate Sam Harshner to discuss his work in the public sector and his forthcoming dissertation focusing on the American Revolution in urban areas. We also discuss his role as the Program Director for the Public Service (PUBS) Master's Degree program here at Marquette and the efforts to unionize academic workers.
You can find more about PUBS here: https://bulletin.marquette.edu/grad/programs/pubs/
2020-09-0156 min
Evoking HistoryMarquette's Humanities Without Walls Award with Maggie Nettesheim Hoffman, Dr. Douglas Woods, & Dr. Timothy McMahonThis week I am joined by three of my Marquette colleagues to discuss Marquette University's Klingler College of Arts and Sciences award of $1.3 Million as part of Humanities Without Walls (HWW) Andrew W. Mellow Foundation grant renewal. Through the renewal, Marquette is now one of 16 HWW consortium members. Marquette is the first university invited to join the consortium since its inception in 2014.
Joining me in discussing this award and the work being done, as a result, are.
Maggie Nettesheim Hoffman, Ph.D. Candidate in History and Associate Director of Career Diversity at Humanities Without Walls...
2020-08-2548 min
Evoking HistoryIntroducing the "Feminist Anthropology" journal with co-editors Dr. Dána-Ain Davis and Dr. Sameena MullaThis week I am pleased to be joined by the co-editors of a new anthropology journal, Feminist Anthropology, which seeks to bring heterogeneous conceptions of feminism into critical scholarly conversation across a variety of disciplines and genealogies. They discuss the creation of the journal as well as the behind the scenes efforts that make a journal possible. They also give us a sneak preview of issue two coming out soon.
Dr. Dána-Ain Davis is a Professor of Anthropology and Urban Studies at the City University of New York (Queens College and the Graduate Center). Her work o...
2020-08-1837 min
Static RageThe Ruts, "The Crack," (1979) ReviewBuzz and Ben return for the season 1 finale! This episode, we turn to a classic album that neither of us had heard of before the debut album by the British outfit, The Crack. Ben discovered it by listening to Henry Rollin's KCRW radio show and knew that we had to do it. Check it out! We are also taking a break for a couple of months between seasons. We discuss why in the episode but want to say thank you to all tens of our listeners out there. Catch you in a bit!
2020-08-1426 min
Evoking HistoryThe Spanish Civil War with the host of "The Iberian Knot Podcast" Seth ReevesThis week I am joined by fellow podcaster Seth Reeves to discuss his excellent podcast on the Spanish Civil War, "The Iberian Knot." We discuss what drew him to this project, his background, and of course, The Spanish Civil War itself. A great conversation about history and the art of podcasting.
For more information about Seth's work you can look on the Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/The-Iberian-Knot-A-History-of-The-Spanish-Civil-War-112982850064697 and his website https://spanishcivilwarpodcast.com/.
2020-08-1151 min
Static RageThe Meteors, "Undead, Unfriendly, and Unstoppable" (1989) ReviewBuzz & Ben return to the psychobilly dance floor and give P. Paul and the boys another spin with 1989's "Undead, Unfriendly, and Unstoppable." This time out The Meteors are coming in with a more mature and confident sound. Will it live up to the psychobilly fury of Wreckin' Crew? Tune in and see.
2020-08-0725 min
Evoking HistoryThe History of Black-led Collective Resistance to Over Policing in Milwaukee with Will TchakiridesThis week, I am joined by the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee history Ph.D. candidate Will Tchakirides to discuss his forthcoming dissertation, “Policing Exceptionalism: Race, Law Enforcement, and the Black-led Struggle for Accountability in Milwaukee.” Will details how a series of Progressive-era laws that empowered police independence from civilian oversight created a narrative of 'policing exceptionalism' that reinforced anti-Black policing and helped create a carceral crisis in the state of Wisconsin. He also talks about his training and experience as a public historian, including his work on the 50th-anniversary commemoration of the March on Milwaukee. We even briefly tease my d...
2020-08-041h 05
Static RageBlack Flag, "Damaged" (1981) ReviewThe time has come for us to look at the debut album by Black Flag. Nuff Said.
2020-07-3130 min
Evoking HistoryWhite Supremacist Activity and the Antifascist Movement Known as "Antifa" with Dr. Stanislav VysotskyThis week I am joined by Dr. Stanislav Vysotsky Associate Professor of Sociology and Criminology at the University of Wisconsin - Whitewater to discuss his forthcoming book "American Antifa: The Tactics, Culture, and Practice of Militant Antifascism." Dr. Vysotsky and I discuss his experiences with rightwing infiltrators to the Punk music scene and the history and tactics of the various anti-fascist movements that are collectively known as Antifa. We also talk about the rise of white supremacist/nationalist movements in the last few years—a timely discourse on the extremism of the moment.
You can preorder Dr. Vy...
2020-07-2855 min
Static RageThe Clash, "London Calling," (1979) ReviewWe finally turn our attention to one of the most well-known albums of the Punk genre. London Calling, the third album by the Clash. An interesting discussion occurs around whether this is punk or not. Join us!
2020-07-2427 min
Evoking HistoryIndigenous Florida at the Nexus of Native American, Atlantic, Animal, and Environmental History with Jason HerbertThis week I am joined by the University of Minnesota Ph.D. Candidate Jason Herbert. We spend the first few minutes discussing our mutual home state Kentucky then settle into discussing Jason's forthcoming dissertation on the introduction of cattle into colonial-era Florida. As you can tell by the title of this episode, Jason's work sits at the nexus of several historiographies. We also discuss his experience teaching secondary school and his new job as an ethnographer for The Seminole Tribe of Florida. Finally, we discuss the origins of the international Twitter phenomenon that is #HATM. The Historians at the...
2020-07-211h 01
Static RageThe Reverend Horton Heat, "Smoke 'Em If You Got 'Em" (1990)The boys stay head back down to Texas for a Psychobilly Freak Out. So join us for the 1990 debut of The Reverend Horton Heat, Smoke 'Em If You Got 'Em. So make sure you have a big ol' steak and join in the fun.
2020-07-1727 min
Evoking HistoryGerman Romantic Nationalism and the ideological evolution of National Socialism with Michael AdamsThis week I am joined by Mississippi State University Ph.D. candidate Michael Adams. Michael is an intellectual historian who studies the intellectual roots of Nazi Germany’s attempted colonization of Eastern Europe and the concentration camp system. We talk about how German Romantic Nationalism evolved into the ruinous ideology of National Socialism. We also discuss the links between colonialism and the German conquest of Eastern Europe. A fascinating discussion.
2020-07-141h 10
Static RageFields of the Nephilim, "Dawn Razor," (1987)After Mourning Sun left a bad taste in their mouths, Buzz and Ben go back to 1987 to check out Fields of Nephilim's debut album. Gothic Western happiness ensues.
2020-07-1030 min
Evoking HistoryCivil Defense Planning and the Cold War in Appalachia With Tristan WilliamsThis week I am joined by West Virginia University Ph.D. student Tristan Williams. We discuss her transition from studying psychology to the discipline of history, and how that impacts her research. Speaking of her research, Tristan discusses both the anxieties surrounding the potential of mutually assured destruction and disparities in civil defense planning in the Appalachian region. She tells us how the COVID19 Epidemic has impacted both West Virginia and her studies. We also briefly talk about the reflection of the Cold War in popular culture and cryptids. A very fun wide-ranging conversation. You can find Tristan...
2020-07-071h 08
Static RageButthole Surfers, "Independent Worm Saloon," (1993) ReviewBuzz & Ben head down to Texas for one hell of a trippy experience. The sixth studio album by the legendary wild Butthold Surfers, Independent Worm Saloon. What will they think? Check it out.
2020-07-0323 min
Evoking HistoryIran and the Arab World in the Making of the Global Sixties as part of the Global Cold War with Arash AziziThis week I am joined by Arash Azizi, a Ph.D. Candidate in History and Middle Eastern Studies. We discuss his forthcoming dissertation looking at the role that both Iran and the Arab World had in constructing the Global Cold War. Arash also talks about socialist and Islamist movements during the Global Sixties and beyond. We also touch on his work with IranWire, growing up in Iran in the aftermath of the Iran-Iraq War, and, finally, his pending first book: The Shadow Commander: Soleimani, The US and Iran's Global Ambitions. Arash provided a fun and informative hour that...
2020-06-3058 min
Static RageDescendents, "Milo Goes to College" (1982) ReviewBuzz and Ben turn their attention to one of the legendary albums of the California Punk scene. The debut of the Descendents, Milo Goes to College.
2020-06-2629 min
Evoking HistoryCompeting Conceptions of Childhood in Colonial Kenya with Thomas BourilThis week I am joined by Syracuse University Ph.D. candidate Thomas Bouril to discuss his forthcoming dissertation. Thomas studies how the colonial state, missionaries, and the Kikuyu community fought over who qualified as children and how society should treat children throughout the colonial period. We also discuss the realities of doing doctoral research in a time of the COVID19 pandemic, and a myriad of other topics. A fun conversation, Thomas can occasionally be found on Twitter @ThomasBouril
2020-06-231h 09
Dangerously EclecticSeason 2 Finale: Favorite Wrestler Fatal FourwaySeason two ends here!! L (@eclecticheretic) & Ben (@Bendangerously) are joined by Trae Wisecarver (@cliostrongstyle) and David Lynch (@whiskeysdemon) to talk about our favorite wrestlers of all time. It's a long one so lace those boots extra tight and we will call it in the ring.
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2020-06-222h 32
Static RageT.S.O.L. "Change Today?" (1984) ReviewWhat is in an album name? Well, in the case of T.S.O.L.'s third studio album a lot. The band line up had significantly changed from their debut album that we looked at last week. With the new members came a shift in sound. Will we like it better? Tune in and find out!
2020-06-1922 min
Evoking HistoryTeaching History in Public Schools, 19th Century Californian History, and Teaching during an Epidemic with Ambar RodriquezThis week I am joined by one of my colleagues from Marquette University's History graduate program, Ambar Rodriquez. Ambar is currently teaching high school in California and I wanted to have her on to discuss both her experiences as an educator and what it was like teaching during the COVID19 Epidemic. We also discussed her research into Californian History. To find out more information about decolonizing your curriculum. Please visit, Decolonize your Curriculum on Facebook @thelitcircle
2020-06-1656 min
Dangerously EclecticS2:E8 AcctressesL & Ben are back in the penultimate episode of the season to discuss their favorite actresses.
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2020-06-1559 min
Static RageT.S.O.L. "Dance With Me," (1981) ReviewThis week Buzz & Ben look at this Hardcore Punk turned Death Rock band from California True Sounds of Liberty (T.S.O.L.) and their debut studio album from 1981 Dance with Me. The boys talk about the band's evolution and what worked and didn't on this album. They also go off on a dark tangent about necrophilia in media. Tune in.
2020-06-1225 min
Evoking HistoryAngola's Cold War: Independence, and the the role of Africa in America's Space Race with Alex MarinoThis week I am joined by the University of Arkansas Ph.D. candidate Alex Marino to discuss his forthcoming dissertation, “Space, Race, and the Cold War in Africa: The United States and Portuguese Angola.” We discuss American intervention in Angola in 1975-1976, during which the Central Intelligence Agency, Zaire, and South Africa were defeated by Angolan communists led by Cuba and the Soviet Union—giving specific attention to Holden Roberto and Jonas Savimbi. Alex also reveals how the Space Race influenced US Foreign Policy towards Angola individually and Southern Africa as a region. You can find Alex on Twitter at @Al...
2020-06-081h 02
Dangerously EclecticS2:E8 Ultimate Basketball DraftIn our longest episode thus far, L & B put on their GM hats and each Draft an NBA team.
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2020-06-082h 39
Static RageDoubleshot: Circle Jerks, "Group Sex", (1980) & "Wild in the Streets," (1982)This week Buzz & Ben are giving you twice the album reviews for the same low, low price. We wanted to discuss the Circle Jerks' debut album Group Sex but since the runtime was only a shade over 15 minutes we decided to add their follow-up album Wild in the Streets to the record deck. This California hardcore punk band spun out of Black Flag and became legends. Listen and see if we think the music matches the reputation.
2020-06-0529 min
Evoking HistoryParagraph 175, the Holocaust, and American Militaries legal policy in the American Zone of Occupation 1945-47 with Michele WeberThis week I am joined by Marquette University Ph.D. Candidate Michele Weber to talk about her research into how the American Military continued to enforce the punishments towards homosexual victims of the Holocaust in the American zone of Occupation from 1945-47. We discuss the establishment of Paragraph 175 of the German Criminal Code & US and German attitudes towards homosexuality prior and post 1933. Michele addresses the two major German movements (Hirschfeld & Radszuweit) that advocated for homosexual rights from the end of the 1890s until June 30th, 1934--the infamous Night of the Long Knives. She then provides two specific...
2020-06-021h 00
Dangerously EclecticS2:E7: SingersL & Ben discuss their favorite singers and a (whole bunch) of honorable mentions. Although, they have a minor disagreement on what makes a great vocalist. A fun episode, check it out.
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2020-06-0146 min
Static RageAlien Sex Fiend, "Acid Bath," (1984) ReviewBuzz & Ben head to the Batcave to discuss the gothic sound of Alien Sex Fiend's second studio album, Acid Bath. The conversation expands to whether this is a dance album and the legacy of this English Group on modern industrial and electronic music. Check it out!
2020-05-2937 min
Evoking HistoryThe Portuguese Sefarad with the Host of JLTV's "Air, Land & Sea" Brad PomeranceThis week I am joined by JLTV's Brad Pomerance to discuss the history of Sephardic Jews, specifically those of Portugal from the "golden era" through the years of the Portuguese Inquisition. Brad also talks about his travels and his family's experience during the Holocaust. An enlightening conversation. You can follow Brad on Twitter @bradpomerance. You can find JLTV @JewishLifeTV.
For more information on Brad's global travel show "Air, Land & Sea" visit http://jltv.tv/page.php?id=141&play=335/
If, like me, you want to someday visit Portugal after listing to...
2020-05-261h 02
Dangerously EclecticS2:E6 Our Favortie TV ShowsSeason two rolls on with L & Ben's picks for their top five tv shows of all time. Check it out!
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2020-05-251h 10
Static RageSiouxsie & The Banshees, "JuJu," (1981) ReviewBuzz & Ben go back to England to spin the fourth studio album of Siouxsie & The Banshee's JuJu. This is another one of those seminal albums on the cusp of post-punk and goth. Where do we think it falls? Listen and find out.
2020-05-2231 min
Evoking HistoryIndigenous History and Colonialism in Early America with Dr. Bryan RindfleischThis week I am joined by Dr. Bryan Rindfleisch, an Assistant Professor of History at Marquette University who specializes in Early (Colonial) American, Native American, and Atlantic World history. We discuss his education and training as well as his new book, George Galphin's Intimate Empire: The Creek Indians, Family, and Colonialism in Early America available from the University of Alabama Press. We also discuss the Great Lakes Indian Fish & Wildlife Commission (GLIFWC) and the Coalition to Stop Violence Against Native Women (CSVANW). After the recording, Dr. Rindfleisch also gave a recommendation for an indigenous podcast, the All My...
2020-05-1953 min
Dangerously EclecticS2:E5 Comic booksL & Ben talk about their favorite authors, artists, and issues from the comic book genre. Please check out the following free comics.
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2020-05-181h 06
Static RageMisfits, "Famous Monsters," (1999) ReviewFiend Club represent! This week we look at the second, and last, studio album of the Michael Graves era of the Misfits, 1999's Famous Monsters! Buzz & Ben take a deep dive into this one. Check it out!
2020-05-1557 min
Evoking HistoryA Conversation on Archaeology & Pre-Columbian Civilization with Nick Machinski of "A History of the Inca" PodcastThis week I am joined by the University of Michigan alumnus Nick Machinski. Nick is the man behind the A History of the Inca podcast, a deep dive into the largest empire in pre-Columbian America. We talk about his education and experience in archaeology and how he became a podcaster. You can find more information about the Inca on Nick's website https://ahistoryoftheinca.wordpress.com/, and you can follow him on Twitter @Incapodcast a fun episode. Check it out!
2020-05-121h 00
Dangerously EclecticS2:E4 Funny Ha HaL & Ben break down there favorite comedians/comedy specials
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2020-05-1155 min
Static RageDead Kennedys, "Fresh Fruit for Rotting Vegetables," (1980)Buzz & Ben return to talk the Dead Kennedys' debut album Fresh Fruit for Rotting Vegetables. Arguably one of the quintessential punk albums. They also discuss geopolitics and other things Jello Biafra. Check it out!!
2020-05-0836 min
Evoking HistoryA Conversation on the History of Sexology, Pornography, and Knowledge Construction in Archives with Historian and Archivist Brian M. WatsonThis week I am joined by Brian M. Watson to discuss the history of Sexology. Brian is an Archivist-Historian for the Consensual Non-Monogamies taskforce of the American Psychological Association. They also work as a graduate assistant at the Kinsey Institute Library and Special Collections. We discuss their first book, "Annals of Pornographie: How Porn Became Bad" along with current projects and Brian's thoughts on Foucault. A fun episode I hope you will enjoy. You can find Brian on Twitter @Brimwats and follow along with their website https://www.brimwats.com . Brian's book can be found here: https://www.kobo...
2020-05-051h 03
Static RageField of Nephilim, "Mourning Sun," (2005)Behold the darkness that is Field of Nephilim's fourth studio album. 2005's Mourning Sun. Buzz and Ben came into this album with high expectations based on the memories of the group's early output. Were those expectations met? Listen and find out.
2020-05-0132 min
Evoking HistoryA Conversation on the Troubles, Museuems, and Public History with Dr. Katie McClurkinThis week I am joined by Dr. Katie McClurkin to discuss her research into Irish History, specifically that of the Troubles. Dr. McClukin talks to us about constructing a museum exhibit and gives us some details of her work on the "Troubles and Beyond Gallery" exhibit for the Ulster Museum. You can find Katie on Twitter at @k_mcclurkin, here is a link to her blog entry about working on the exhibit here: https://www.nmni.com/blogs/troubles-and-beyond-katie-1 the Ulster Museum's website here https://www.nmni.com/collections/history/troubles and you can follow the museum @UlsterMuseum...
2020-04-2857 min
Voices from the VoidThe State of the World: A conversation with Cathy PoddIn this time of uncertainty, your Voice from the Void wanted to just talk about COVID-19 and what we are going through. Thankfully, Cathy actually had some knowledge and a new poem that she wrote to share for us. For a more in-depth discussion of the astrology, check her out on our friend Kelly Holder's podcast https://open.spotify.com/episode/6GuRkkeKxKrhZiy0QWTN2B?si=B7MU31SJRY-EnRet86IdIA The website Cathy entered her Poetry on https://blackphoenixalchemylab.com/?fbclid=IwAR3iTsxRxpb2-PS1nmMq0etAiU6coW7upLPz00LuVBM2Le3iFumcxoriUvA
2020-04-261h 02
Static RageDepeche Mode, "Violator," (1990) ReviewBuzz & Ben spin some synthpop with a decidedly gothic flavor, in Depeche Mode's 1990 classic Violator. What will they think about this particular expression of British synth? Tune in and see.
2020-04-2430 min
Evoking HistoryA conversation on Nazis in Global History, with Dr. David PizzoThis week, we are joined again by Murray State University Professor of History, Dr. David Pizzo (@pizzohistorian) to discuss his forthcoming chapter in "After the Imperialist Imagination: Two Decades of Research on Global Germanies and Its Legacies." Due out this Summer from Oxford-Peter Lang Publishing. In addition to his chapter, Dr. Pizzo served as a co-editor on this volume with Sara Pugach and Adam Blackler. A truly interesting conversation that also touches on COVID-19 at the date of recording. I hope you enjoy.
2020-04-211h 07
Dangerously EclecticS2E3 Reading is FunSeason 2 rolls on! This week L & Ben discuss their top five books, with a smattering of other things along the way. You can find L @eclecticheretic and Ben @Bendangerously
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2020-04-201h 15
Static RageSisters of Mercy, "Floodlands" (1987) ReviewCalling Doktor Avalanche to the ER!! This week Buzz & Ben look back to 1987 and the second full length from Sisters of Mercy, Floodlands. The boys talk about Vampire Chic, Meatloaf, and the age-old Gothic or Dark Wave debate. Another fun episode, tune in!
2020-04-1736 min
Evoking HistoryAmerican Racial Violence, Otto von Guerick, and Conveying History thorugh Comic Books with Thomas MauerThis week I am joined by Thomas Mauer. Thomas attended Otto-von-Guericke University at Magdeburg, where he earned a double Masters' degree in English and Early Modern History. He also participated in Deutscher Akademischer Austauschdienst's (DAAD) Amerikanistik exchange program, studying race relations at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill's history department during the 2001 Academic Year. We talk about both his research into lynching and racial violence in the Carolina's and his thesis on Otto von Guerick, a lawyer, diplomat, and politician engaged in natural sciences during the Thirty Years War. Thomas also works as a letterer, designer...
2020-04-141h 25Dangerously EclecticS2E2: Night at the MoviesL & Ben continue their tribute to High Fidelity by discussing their top 5 songs! What do you think of their list? What is yours? Hit them up @eclecticheretic or @bendangerously or on their Facebook fan page.
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2020-04-131h 09
Voices from the VoidAn interview with Chloe Smith, an English Will Worker on a Shamanic PathWelcome to the Strange Signal from a Lonely Star. In this episode, your Voice from the Void speaks with Chloe Smith about her journey on the shamanic path, past lives and various other interesting topics. I've never meet Chloe in person but in chatting with her via text we seem to have a lot of similar thought processes in dealing with spirits. I hope you enjoy.
2020-04-1250 min
Whiskey and WoeBenjamin Tod, "I Will Rise" (2017) ReviewHowdy. This week Ben & David pour out some whiskey and listen to the 2017 debut solo album of Tennessean Benjamin Tod. It is an acoustic-driven album full of tales of addiction and loss. A fitting spin for our podcast. What did we think? Pour one with us and find out.
2020-04-1114 min
Static RageBad Religion, "Recipe for Hate" (1993) ReviewThis week Buzz & Ben pull out a classic recipe, A "Recipe of Hate" Bad Religion's seventh studio album. Hear the boys dissect the album, karaoke, and how Buzz sounds like Whitney Houston........maybe. All and all a couple of punters talking music.
2020-04-1028 min
Evoking HistoryMuseums and Public History with "The Walking Anachronism"'s Emily DattiloThis week, I am joined by Naper Settlement's Museum Educator Emily Dattilo. Emily was in my Master's cohort at Marquette University where she spent a significant amount of time working on public history. We talk about both her past work in a variety of museums and her current responsibilities at the Naper Settlement. Emily also talks about her experience blogging at https://thewalkinganachronism.wordpress.com/ (also on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/thewalkinganachronism). As historians, we also briefly record responses to the COVID-19 condition at the time of recording (March 19, 2020) before Emily gives us her advice on how people...
2020-04-0754 minDangerously EclecticSeason 2: High Fidelity-L & Ben's Top Five SongsSeason two starts here! L and Ben discuss the particulars of their top five songs of all time. Join in the conversation!
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2020-04-061h 07Dangerously EclecticSeason Two Teaser: An Ode to High FidelityL (@eclecticheretic) and Ben (@Bendangerously) give you a taste of Season Two of Dangerously Eclectic. This season, in an ode to Nick Hornby’s novel High Fidelity, we will be giving you a series of episodes on various top fives. We start with our favorite songs. In this trailer, we talk about our criteria for selection and discuss a few of the tracks that just missed.
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2020-04-0427 min
Static RageThe Real McKenzies, "Off the Leash" (2008) reviewHa!! We got you! Even though April is here we decided to "Drink some more" with a Canadian Scottish interpretation of Celtic punk. So we spun the 6th studio album by The Real McKenzies, Off the Leash. We also discuss Kilts and World War One although, not the kilts of World War One. So join us for one last pint until the next pint on Static Rage!
2020-04-0329 min
Evoking HistoryThe Evolution of a Dissertation topic, Education and African American Girl in Baltimore with Lisa LamsonThis week, I am joined by my friend and colleague Ph.D. Candidate in American History Lisa Lamson. We talk about how her dissertation topic has evolved since she got to Marquette University. The history of Baltimore and how an education system for African American girls developed in the city. We also discuss whether Baltimore is southern, and how regionality can be fluid. A great talk, even if she does slander the good name of Sweet Tea. A fascinating conversation I hope you will join us for.
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2020-03-311h 23
Voices from the VoidA Discussion of the Fey with Lainie WedgewoodThis episode, your Voice from the Void is joined by a life-long practitioner of Fey magicks, Lainie Wedgewood. We discuss not only how she discovered her connection to the Fey but also some of the classes she has started giving in the Western Kentucky area. You can contact her via her email, Lainie.wedgewood@gmail.com
2020-03-3136 minDangerously EclecticAn Update and ApologyDuring our last episode, a promise was made to have the next episode up for you in two weeks. Well, as of the writing of this it has been two weeks and we don't have a full episode. So, I recorded a short update to let you know what is going on and what the tentative plan for the next episode is. Hopefully, we will get that out to you this week. Please accept our apologies.
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2020-03-3103 min
Static RageFlogging Molly, "Drunken Lullabies" (2002) ReviewMarch draws to a close, and Buzz and Ben are in the mind for a good flogging. Flogging Molly that is. So, we close out our look at Celtic punk with their second album from 2002, Drunken Lullabies. Along the way, they discuss the Troubles, song symbolism, and the age-old question of Dropkick vs Flogging. Enjoy the last pint and join us.
2020-03-2733 min
Evoking History(Mis)Adventures Traveling the Glode & Banned Books with Cartoonist and Author Ryan EstradaThis week I am joined by the artist and co-author of the forthcoming graphic novel Banned Book Club (due to be released May 6th from Iron Circus Comics), Ryan Estrada. Ryan and I talk about the fascinating story of Banned Book Club about his wife and co-author Kim Hyun Sook's experience in a banned book club during South Korea's Fifth Republic in the 1980s. We also talk about his experiences as a world traveler--experiences that include being thrown from a train--and the South Korean response to COVID-19 (as of the recording of this episode on March 11, 2020). An interesting talk...
2020-03-2444 min
Static RageBONUS EPISODE: Top Ten Albums of ALL TIMEOn Friday, March 20th the streams were crossed. Buzz and I were joined by the cohosts of my other podcasts to talk about our top ten albums of all time. Join and laugh, listen, and join the conversation by telling us what your list is. You can find David and I on Whiskey & Woe at https://anchor.fm/s/13192194/podcast/rss you can find Tracey and I on Thunderdome Metal Reviews https://anchor.fm/s/d37e6e8/podcast/rss
2020-03-222h 23
Static RageBlood or Whiskey, "No Time to Explain" (2001) ReviewFor the month of March, we are reviewing Celtic punk bands. This week we go off to Ireland to give the Dublin based groups Blood or Whiskey a listen. Ben & Buzz spin the group's second album No Time to Explain, released in 2001. With nearly two decades between this album and the origins of the genre, what will the sound be? Pour a pint, give it a listen, and join the boys as they discuss.
2020-03-2029 min
Evoking HistoryIreland, Soccer, and Identity Formation with Abigail BernhardtThis week I am joined by Marquette University Ph.D. candidate Abigail Bernhardt to discuss her forthcoming dissertation, "On Sides: Reading Irish National Identities through Soccer, 1920-1998." Abby uses soccer as a lens for understanding the political and social evolution of Ireland in the twentieth century and goes into detail about a series of riots that occurred at soccer matches in Derry & Belfast. We also discuss St. Patrick's Day, academic conferences, and her experience in the Three Minute Thesis competition. Join us for a rollicking conversation. You can find Abby @playingwfiber on Twitter and Instagram. You...
2020-03-171h 06Dangerously EclecticThe Cold War, the IMF, and the end of Season One.After an unintentional hiatus L (@eclecticheretic) and Ben (@bendangerously) return to close out their first season. We hope you will come back to us after the delay as we talk about the Cold War, the IMF, and whatever else crosses our minds. We also preview Season Two and request feedback on topics to cover going forward. Thank you for your patience.
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2020-03-161h 11
Static RageDropkick Murphys, "Do or Die" (1998) ReviewIn March we are doing a series of Celtic punk reviews; this week we turn our attention to Dropkick Murphys' 1998 debut Do or Die. Buzz has a lot to say about not only this album but St. Patrick's Day, the "Plastic Paddy" phenomenon, and skinheads. Oh, we also talk about the album. So pour a pint and join in the fun!
2020-03-1345 min
Evoking HistoryA Social History of Colonial Transformation in Zimbabwe with Chase BarneyThis week I am joined by the University of Arkansas Ph.D. candidate & Sturgis International Fellow Chase Barney. We discuss how he became interested in African history and about his dissertation looking into the social history of urban areas in Zimbabwe, specifically the Nation's capital Harare. Our conversation touches on the post-World War II recruitment of the British to Zimbabwe and the relationship of the former Southern Rhodesia with its regional neighbors. Join us for a talk about an often-overlooked region of the African continent. You can find Chase @chasebarney on twitter and you can find more information...
2020-03-1057 min
Static RageThe Pogues, "Red Roses for Me" (1984) ReviewIt is March, and to celebrate we are doing an entire month of Celtic Punk reviews! That said, there is no better place to start than with the 1984 debut album by London outfit The Pogues. Pour a pint and let Ben & Buzz know what you think!
2020-03-0627 min
Evoking HistoryEthnobotany, Food, Folklore, and the love of books with Megan O'SullivanThis week I am joined by Megan O'Sullivan, a graduate student in the Information School at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. We talk about folklore and her interest in the intersection of ethnobotany, food, & folklore, specifically, as it relates to the Gullah Culture. We then make our way into discussing our experiences at bookstores and our take on marginalia. You can find her on Twitter @PoseySessions, and you can follow Evoking History @EvokingH
2020-03-031h 22
Voices from the VoidAn interview with Astrologer & Tarot Reader Kelly HolderYour Voice from the Void returns with a conversation on astrology that includes a lesson on the different methodologies and Southern weirdness. Kelly has studied astrology for 10 years, and tarot for 20. Join us for another journey through occult origins. You can follow Kelly on her website http://www.somethinginthestars.com/ and listen to her podcast Something in the Stars Podcast where ever you listen to podcasts.
2020-03-0257 min
Static RageThe Meteors, "Wreckin' Crew" (1983) ReviewAll you cool cats out there ready for a psychobilly freakout? Buzz & Ben certainly hope so as this week we listen to the second studio album of British act, The Meteors. Slick back your hair, and join us but remember as Meteors fans say, "Only The Meteors are Pure Psychobilly". . . or are they?
2020-02-2833 min
Evoking HistoryGenocide, Eugenics, and a Historical Origin Story with Michael E CarterThis week I am joined by Keane University Adjunct Professor Michael E. Carter. Michael holds an MA in Holocaust & Genocide Studies and focuses on genocides in the Americas. We talk about how he came to study this topic and have a far-ranging conversation about the history of genocide and its continuing global legacy. You can find Michael on Twitter @DeckofCarter and his American Génocidaires Project on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/mcarterAGP
As always, give us a listen and remember that History Matters.
2020-02-251h 16
Whiskey and WoeDavid Allen, "Regrets & Retribution" (2020) ReviewUncork a bottle and pour a couple of shots, David (@whiskeysdemon) and Benjamin (@bendangerously) are back at the bar for another round of album reviews. This week, we look at the new album by North Dakota native David Allen, Regrets and Retribution. Tip one back, listen, and join the conversation.
2020-02-2317 min
Static RageJoy Division, "Unknown Pleasures" (1979) ReviewBuzz and Ben return for another stroll through the British streets. This time spinning Joy Division's debut Unknown Pleasures. Join us for not only a discussion of this seminal album but also the post-punk movement it helped to create. As we lose control again on Static Rage.
2020-02-2140 min
Evoking HistoryGilded Age & Progressive Era Critiques of Philanthropism and Career Diversity with Maggie Nettesheim HoffmanThis week I am joined by Marquette University History Ph.D. candidate Maggie Nettesheim Hoffman to discuss her forthcoming dissertation on how critiques of American Philanthropism. Specifically the national critique of philanthropic organizations out of the United States Commission on Industrial Relations (also known as the Walsh Commission). Maggie then speaks to us about her role as Marquette's On-Site Director of the Humanities Without Walls Consortium and Program Coordinator for the Center for the Advancement of the Humanities and Graduate School to discuss the importance of career diversity for graduate students and offer advice on how to prepare oneself...
2020-02-1857 min
Static RageL7, Bricks are heavy (1992) ReviewRockers! Buzz and Ben (@bendangerously) are back listening to the 1992 album by the Los Angeles outfit L7, Bricks are Heavy, their third studio album. A lively discussion results; is this grunge or something else? What do they make of the band? Give the episode a listen and then weigh in with your thoughts with us on twitter @spunk76
2020-02-1424 min
Static RageBad Brains, I Against I (1986) ReviewIt is time to lace 'em up and get back to the pit, as Buzz and Ben take a listen to the 1986 release by DC legends Bad Brains, I Against I. So join us on a Rastafarian journey!
2020-02-0729 min
Voices from the VoidAn interview with Reiki Master Teacher, Cathy PoddThe strange signal reaches again from the void after a long absence to bring you a conversation with Cathy Podd a licensed massage therapist and Reiki Master Teacher practicing out of Milwaukee. We talk about her practice and her connections to both the Fey and other hereditary traditions. You can find more information about her through the following links.
www.purewellnesswi.com
www.theastrothecary.com and
https://www.facebook.com/witchesandwitchesfirst/
2020-01-3146 min
Static RageSex Pistols, Never Mind the Bollocks, Here's the Sex Pistols (1976)This week, Ben (@bendangerously) and Buzz cross the Atlantic Ocean to discuss the sneering Londoners Johnny Rotten, Sid Vicious and the rest of the Sex Pistol and their one and only studio album 1976's Never Mind the Bollocks, Here's the Sex Pistols. A fun romp is had. So lace up your combat boots, polish your liberty spikes and join us.....RIGHT NOW!
2020-01-3128 min
Dangerously EclecticA Gaming AdventureL (@eclecticheretic) and Ben (@bendangerously) are back for the penultimate episode of their first season. They talk through the history of games with what the various types meant to them. Including tales of gambling, dice rolling, and the time Ben nearly killed L over a videogame. Join in and share your gaming stories with us!
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2020-01-281h 16
Static RageRamones, Ramones (1976)Coming at you from the underground of the internet, Benjamin Linzy (@Bendangerously) and Buzz Will two middle-aged Punk fans bring you their thoughts and musings about the Punk and New Wave album they love. In our first episode, we head to Queens, New York to discuss the self-titled 1976 debut album by the Ramones. What will they have to say about this album full of upbeat tempo but somewhat lyrically dark songs? Plugin and see.
2020-01-2324 min
Dangerously EclecticAnimation stationL (@eclecticheritic) and Ben (@bendangerously) are back with discussing the animation that impacted their lives. Of course, with these two, the conversation takes a few strange turns along the way.
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2020-01-201h 08Dangerously EclecticDeathL (@eclecticheretic) and Ben (@bendangerously) return to talk about the end. Death, how it has touched their lives, and what it all means. In the Dangerously Eclectic way only they can.
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2020-01-131h 14
Static RageComing up from the undergroundBen and Buzz are coming online to talk about Punk & New Wave.
2020-01-1100 min
Evoking HistoryThe American Civil War's Western Theater with Trae WiscarverBenjamin is back from the holiday break to talk about American history with Ph.D. Candidate Trae Wisecarver. We talk about the Lost Cause, the Civil War in Arkansas, teaching American history, the founding fathers, and finally Wrestle Kingdom. You can find Trae on Twitter @outlawredux or his website Outlawhistorian.net. You should also check out his Outlaw History podcast wherever you listen.
2020-01-091h 10Dangerously EclecticSpielberg, Lucas, and the Mystique of Moving Pictures.The Christmas season is a huge movie-going time of year. L (@eclecticheretic) and Ben (@bendangerously) discuss the cinema that influenced them in their youth. Of course, it wouldn't be Dangerously Eclectic if they didn't also go deep on what movies and film mean to society. Grab some popcorn or a beer (maybe both) join us.
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2019-12-301h 33
Thunderdome Metal Reviews: The Church of Heavy MetalChristmas Special! We Wish You a Metal Xmas and a Headbanging New Year (2008)Metal Heads!! Have you hung your stocking by the chimney with care? Well, Tracey (@kloakametal) and Benjamin (@bendangerously) have a compilation album filled with metal luminaries giving these traditional classics a metal sheen. It....well........listen. Whatever you celebrate this season Thunderdome wishes you a banging holiday. In the immortal words of Dimebag, "Getcha Pull!!" Bang on bangers!!
2019-12-2431 minDangerously EclecticFriends to know and ways to grow, turning the page and Stephen KingL (@eclecticheretic) & Ben (@bendangerously) return to discuss the books that informed there youth. From Tolkien to King and back through Lovecraft. The merits and place of fiction and what authors speak to their small town experience highlight this Dangerously Eclectic conversation.
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2019-12-231h 13
Voices from the VoidA Yule Conversation with Dr. DeAnn BellFrom the space between stars comes the first transmission. Dr. DeAnn Bell joins us to discuss her path towards the occult, the pagan scene in Wales, and Yule. As is proper for a hedgewitch, her familiar makes its presence known throughout. A fun and informative conversation. You can find Dr. Bell at her website: http://www.deannbell.com/ Her Twitter is @DeAnnWrites. The information about her affiliations and places she contributes can be found below.
Pagan Dawn: https://paganfed.org/index.php/about-pagan-dawn
Sage Woman: https://www.sagewoman.com/
Pagan Square: https://witchesandpagans.com...
2019-12-2141 min
Thunderdome Metal Reviews: The Church of Heavy MetalHuntsmen, American Scrap (2018)Metal Heads, we return to review a very interesting album. A little bit country/Americana and whole lot of sludge. Huntsmen's 2018 release American Scrap! Join Tracey (@kloakametal) and Benjamin (@bendangerously) as they discuss post-metal and this slice of Chicago riffery.
2019-12-1932 min
Evoking HistoryThe KaiserReich in Africa with Dr. David PizzoMurray State University Professor of History Dr. David Pizzo joins us for this debut episode to discuss German colonialism. The conversation includes a discourse on the concept of colonialism, genocide, and a rebuttal of "The case for colonialism" author Dr. Bruce Gilley's December 11th 2019 speech before the German Bundestag.
You can find Dr. Pizzo's book here "To Devour the Land of Mkwawa": Colonial Violence and the German-Hehe War in East Africa c. 1884-1914
Follow Dr. Pizzo on Twitter @PizzoHistorian
Follow host Benjamin Linzy on Twitter @Bendangerously
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2019-12-181h 35
Dangerously EclecticPhone Lines Dedicated to the Gloom & Despair of Corny Corn Fields.L & Ben return to finish off their list of top 25 influences before the age of 25. Of course, no conversation between these two is ever that linear. Join us again as we discuss topics that range from Hee Haw to RA Salvatore to the philosophy of comedy. Join us again for another Dangerously Eclectic listen.
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2019-12-161h 18
Dangerously EclecticBeaming to you from East of the RockiesL and Ben are back to discuss one of their biggest influences, terrestrial radio. Whether the power of music, the influence of talk, or the greatness of the immensely missed Art Bell, we banter about how those invisible waves shaped us. With guest appearances by Canadian vampires and the poetry of Amelia Martens. As Queen once sang, "I'd sit alone and watch your light My only friend through teenage nights And everything I had to know I heard it on my radio." Please tune in and join the conversation.
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2019-12-091h 08
Voices from the VoidTrailer 2 - Static TransmissionsThoughts from the Voice of the Void as he walks home.
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Evoking HistoryAn IntroductionWelcome to the Evoking History Podcast! A place where your host, Ph.D. Candidate in History Benjamin Linzy will discuss with other historians both their work and current events.
2019-12-0300 min
Dangerously EclecticLeather, Lace, and a little bit of ChaosL and Ben return for another conversation about the cultural influences that shaped them. This week's conversation meanders through the movie Heathers, and Jaws through arena rock and the Southern Baptist Church before barreling through Monty Python. As always, when Ben and L get together it is Dangerously Eclectic.
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2019-12-0251 min
Dangerously EclecticLiving in Denial and Suppressing RageWelcome to the first episode of Dangerously Eclectic. In which L and Ben two West Kentucky ex-pats get together and talk about a movie that was foundational to both of them Kevin Smith's 1994 debut Clerks. Which they kind of do...sorta....at least tangentially. Listen in to this conversation that weaves from discussions of technology and Freudian psychoanalysis to the movie and back again and see why together we are Dangerously Eclectic. You can find L on twitter @eclecticheretic and Ben @bendangerously.
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2019-11-251h 09