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The Left Page & Here Be MediaThe Left Page - Episode 90 - Meditations: How to Hide Inside Your EmpireHello everyone!!For our late Left Page this month, we dive into an odd choice, but a fruitful one! Emperor Marcus Aurelius' Meditations, from 161 A.D.!In what we find to be one of the original inspirations for self-help books, we... certainly suffer through this one! Talking about how an Emperor can isolate himself from his society and keep himself above it, becoming "a perfect and invincible soul".And we tackle it in turn, with our own experiences, charging against his feeble attempts at "human nature", what he understands existance...2025-04-291h 33
The Left Page & Here Be MediaHere Be Media - Episode 53 - Concept: RPGs Pt. 1Hello everyone!!It's been a little while, but we're back with another Concept episode! This time trying to thing about what makes an RPG!In this new series we intend to understand a few of the several messy questions that surround this genre, including trying to define what is an RPG. In this first episode we tackle that initial question, with Leon putting forth a framework that might be the most useful way to understand not just the genre, but how games and their connection to us, can be broached....2025-04-241h 51
Betreutes FühlenWohlfühlen - 4 Säulen für ein gutes LebenBetreutes Fühlen
Was brauchen wir, um uns wohlzufühlen? Geld, einen Job, ein Dach über dem Kopf? Lange Zeit ging die Wissenschaft davon aus, dass es bei Wohlbefinden vor allem uns Eines geht: Haben. Aber wir sind mehr als nur biologische und materielle Wesen und wollen lieben, unser Leben aktiv gestalten und fühlen. Den Wurzeln des Wohlbefindens auf der Spur, reisen Leon und Atze in dieser Folge gedanklich in den dichten Dschungel der Insel Lubang auf den Philippinen. Dort harrt der japanische Soldat Onoda Hiroo 29 Jahre lang aus, weil er fest davon überzeugt ist, dass der Zweite Weltk...2025-04-221h 24
CPQ PodcastInterview with Leon Panjtar Co-Founder & CEO of SaleSquezeIn this episode of the CPQ Podcast, we sit down with Leon Panjtar, Co-Founder & CEO of SaleSqueze, to explore his journey from industrial automation and robotics to transforming manufacturing sales. Leon shares insights on how his company is simplifying complex manufacturing processes through CPQ and digital transformation, making sales and product configuration more accessible to non-technical users. We discuss SaleSqueze's growth strategy, including its $1.5M seed funding, upcoming Series A round, and expansion into the US market. Leon also provides a deep dive into the platform’s architecture, with a focus on capabilities for dealer networks, API integratio...2025-03-1629 minThe Left Page & Here Be MediaThe Left Page - Episode 87 - The First Law 1-3: Master Making Fantasy WorldsHello everyone!!Kicking off 2025 with the Left Page we bring a very special series of books, the First Law trilogy, by Joe Abercrombie!A series dear to Leon and, now to the pod itself. We dive into how these books actually achieve goals of engaging the psychological, the social and the political, while also making compelling literature, imagine that!As such, we explore the building of this world, and how it depicts History, war, power, and even its own sense of mythology. A very strong recommendation from us, and a...2025-01-302h 47
The Left Page & Here Be MediaHere Be Media - Episode 47 - Dragon Age: Inquisition: Putting "U" in Institution!Greetings and Salutations everyone,We decided to do a second HBM episode this month instead of a HBE, we know a part of our audience likes it when we talk about Bioware so we hope this is a fun holiday present for you guys! We are going to be honest, this is a very text based analysis, and might not be the easiest to follow along with for those who have not played the game. We do think there is something there for everyone since we talk about how you can approach RPGs...2024-12-243h 12The Left Page & Here Be MediaThe Left Page - Episode 86 - Dune: The Spice is RightHello everyone!!Welcome to Dunecember!! Lots of Dune to cap off 2024!For starters, we tackle the one, the original, the 1965 book by Frank Herbert! It's been a long-time coming, and we hope it was worth the wait.So join us as we talk religious manipulation, "untapped human potential", warrior cultures, being a weird little guy, and lots more in the last Left Page episode of the year.Enjoy!And please support our Patreon if you can and are interested in early...2024-12-111h 55
Level Up! Podcast#19 - Waar te beginnen met automatiseren? - Leon & Manfred, CloudAssistWaar begin je als MSP als je AI wil inzetten? Vandaag heeft Frank geen managed service provider te gast, maar automatiseringsexperts Leon Jansen en Manfred de Laat van CloudAssist. In deze aflevering delen Manfred en Leon hun ervaringen met het automatiseren van (terugkerende) processen. De eerste tip? Begin niet met automatiseren, maar met standaardiseren.De mannen bespreken hun “golden tenant” voor Microsoft 365. Deze tenant maakt het mogelijk om beveiligingsinstellingen en workflows eenvoudig te kopiëren naar nieuwe klanten, wat tijd bespaart en de kans op fouten vermindert. Door deze aanpak kunnen ze niet alleen consistente kwaliteit leveren, maar...2024-12-0248 min
RADIO Red estudio-1 de Grabación y Radiodifusión Network Radio CAPRY Radio Nervión Sevilla.Entresombras y Música T4-Epi-03 "SMOOTH JAZZ RADIO" _RADIO-Red Locutor Frank Estévez En las últimas semanas desde el comienzo de la temporada Nº4 del programa; el equipo de producción y emisión de "ENTRE SOMBRAS Y MÚSICA", ha contactado con un gran número de compañías discográficas dedicadas a la distribución y producción de esta disciplina musical del Smooth Jazz, Jazz Chill Jazz Fusión, Jazz Performing, Jazz Night y Jazz Radio. Consiguiendo nuestra línea musical "RADIO DE NOCHE Studio-1," abrir nuevas tendencias musicales en nuestra audiencia y llegar a otros puntos de emisión como; Singapur, Dublín, Irlanda, Gran Bretaña, California, Las Vegas y por...2024-10-151h 00
The Left Page & Here Be MediaHere Be Media - Episode 44 - Paradise Killer: Defective DetectivesHello everyone!!For this chaotic month's HBM we're diving into one of Frank's favourite genres, right back into detective fiction! This time talking about the very weird and very interesting Paradise Killer!Join us as we discuss the complexities of building a world from scratch, of making a sociologically compelling story, and creating a decent and engaging medium to solve a mystery. All while dealing with the colonial violence and oppression exacted by an even more powerful ruling class!What kind of detective are we, when we're the supreme elite?2024-09-301h 16
HandforgedFrom Pipe Dreams to Reality: Leon GarrettIn this episode of 'Hand Forged,' we hear from Leon Garrett of Kenco Plumbing in New Hampshire.
Leon shares his journey from starting his plumbing business to overcoming personal challenges and succeeding in the trade. The conversation extends to the significance of community support and initiatives like 'Bring Back The Trades' in attracting young people to the industry.
Additionally, we explore how engaging various industry professionals, like lawyers and business coaches, can enhance the lives and businesses of tradespeople. Join us for practical advice, inspiring stories, and tips aimed at helping trades professionals achieve...2024-08-051h 18
The Left Page & Here Be MediaThe Left Page - Episode 81 - Capitalism: A Horror StoryComrades!Lend us your ears! As one of the best to ever pod it joins us to talk about his book!Are you tired of being alone in the dark clutches of Capital-C-Capitalism?! Then take our hand our downtrodden compatriot, and join us on a voyage of radical informational archeology, and imagination."If you’ve been feeling isolated or afraid, take up this book and find that the only thing hiding in the shadows is our hope for a better world that could yet be."— Ashley DarrowPle...2024-07-311h 09
Being Frank with No Pun IntendedThe Proverbs Man Ep 11 With Leon MoodyWe have our first interview with Motivational Keynote Speaker Leon Moody. Leon's story and journey with God is powerful and game changing! Join us to see how God has kept Leon through tragedy to triumph.2024-06-211h 03
Being Frank with No Pun IntendedThe Proverbs Man Ep 11 With Leon MoodyWe have our first interview with Motivational Keynote Speaker Leon Moody. Leon's story and journey with God is powerful and game changing! Join us to see how God has kept Leon through tragedy to triumph.2024-06-211h 03The Left Page & Here Be MediaThe Left Page - Episode 78 - Ways of Seeing: How Art Confronts Colonialism and the Self w/ NadjahHello everyone!!For our Left Page episode of the month we are talking about a very interesting book, and documentary series! It's John Berger's "Ways of Seeing", and to dive deep we are joined by our friend, podcaster and art historian, Nadjah of Imaginarium Podcast!We think about colonialism, the idea of "value" when atributed to art, the connection with the viewer of an art piece and how all these questions are connected to the idea of the "canon" in art, and, more importantly, capitalism and imperialism.Overall, a necessary...2024-04-291h 22The Left Page & Here Be MediaHere Be Media - Episode 36 - Bethesda: Mirror, Mirror on the Wall, Who's the Pulpiest of them All?Hello everyone!Our first episode of April is a different one, if something we've been meaning to do for a while, more than talking about a game, it's a studio, so join us as we talk about Bethesda and their games!Jumping off from our mention of Bethesda games and their connection to mods last month, and Leon's previous writing on Skyrim, we decided to dive properly into their games and their "style". We talk of narrative and engagement with the world, alongside what are some ways their big franchises of Fallout and...2024-04-191h 33The Left Page & Here Be MediaHere Be Media - Episode 34 - Max Payne 3: How Hate can Erode QualityHello everyone!!As a logical continuation of Leon's writings on Rockstar and GTA, we both revisited a game (not a franchise, mind you), which enrages and frustrates us both Max Payne 3.In a game where you relentlessly shoot poor brown and black people and play the "American Hero" cop, we dive into what this game does with this setup and what it doesn't believe in. For as Leon put it before, there is little it believes but pure raw Hatred. Obviously, we have to talk about it, from the terrible r...2024-03-181h 24The Left Page & Here Be MediaThe Left Page - Episode 76 - 5 Year Anniversary: The U and I in UtopiaHello everyone!! Happy 5 year anniversary of the Left Page!! This is a huge achievement and one I still can't believe is here, and yet, it has been a wonderful journey so far, and we're not thinking about stopping anytime soon! To celebrate such a date, Leon and I spoke about a book foundational to my entire research, the 1516 book by Thomas More: Utopia. We delve into some of its history, the tradition of utopian literature, problems and interesting aspects of the very first literary utopia and plenty more. Thank you...2024-02-161h 21
Sport & Life with Sam Kekovich and Leon WiegardMelbourne Storm GM - Frank PonissiWe chat with the GM of Football at Melbourne Storm Frank Ponissi. Frank has been at the helm of the club since 2007 and has overseen over a decade of success at the club. We chat with Frank about his journey and try to unravel the keys to the Storms sustained success. 2024-02-1332 minThe Left Page & Here Be MediaHere Be Media - Episode 31 - Hitman: Silliness as a Foil for HypercompetenceHello everyone!!For our last January episode we dive into an excellent recent trilogy of games, Hitman: World of Assassination, and think about how good these games are, as they embrace strong silliness.Alongside advancing Frank's ideas and arguments for the silly, we look into the protagonist of Agent 47 and how his hypercompetence is both related to, and changed, by the silly aspects of the game. It's both a very fun show, and one that explores an interesting combination of the serious and the silly to the benefit of the two, and to...2024-01-261h 06
Horror Vanguard303 - Batman: The Movie With Frank and Leon!Your ghosts, I mean hosts, are joined by Frank and Leon from Left Page and Here Be Media to discuss Adam West's Batman: The Movie!
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Finding James Baldwin: The Magpie Years. (Podcast Hosted by Aldo B. Martin & Dr. Frank Leon Roberts)Chapter 17 - Rendezvous with LifeThis episode discusses an interview that teenage Baldwin conducted in the Magpie. Also discussed, is James Baldwin's student/teacher relationship with Harlem Renaissance poet, Countee Cullen. Elena from 3B joins Aldo as a special guest host for this episode (don't worry - Professor. Roberts will be back next week!). Elena and Aldo discuss how the Harlem Renaissance, and the Civil Rights Movement are directly linked to Clinton High School and James Baldwin. "Rendezvous with Life" (the interview) is read by Emmanuel and Harrison "Rendezvous with Life" (the poem) is read by HarrisonEpisode References:Co...2023-11-0842 minFinding James Baldwin: The Magpie Years. (Podcast Hosted by Aldo B. Martin & Dr. Frank Leon Roberts)Chapter 16 - Judgment DayIn this poem, titled "Judgment Day" young James Baldwin again experiments with the usage of African American Vernacular English. Professor Roberts argues that this poem is the most defiant of Baldwin's Magpie work. This episode then takes a look at one of James Baldwin's high school teachers, Abe Meeropol (Abel Meerpolsky). Aldo and Professor Roberts examine Abe Meeropol's contributions to the Magpie, to young Baldwin, and to the world."Judgment Day" is read by Tina E."The Dreamer" is read by EmmanuelEpisode References:Abe MeeropolStrange FruitBlues for Mr. Charlie2023-11-0123 minFinding James Baldwin: The Magpie Years. (Podcast Hosted by Aldo B. Martin & Dr. Frank Leon Roberts)Chapter 15 - Loose Stone RollingIn his latter years at DeWitt Clinton High School, James Baldwin wrote a poem titled “Loose Stone Rolling.” Professor Roberts argues that young Baldwin was proclaiming his life’s purpose with this poem. Aldo argues that such a proclamation was made years prior, during Baldwin's middle school days. The conversation then shifts as the duo introduce and discuss yet another one of Baldwin’s peer collaborators at the Magpie: world renowned photographer, Richard Avedon"Loose Stone Rolling" is read by Elena from 3B"Spring At Coventry" is read by EmmanuelEpisode References Richard Avedon...2023-10-2524 minFinding James Baldwin: The Magpie Years. (Podcast Hosted by Aldo B. Martin & Dr. Frank Leon Roberts)Chapter 14 - SonnetAlso Professor Roberts and Aldo discuss "Sonnet," they borrow some of their thoughts from Professor Roberts' students. The duo continue with the theme of "peer collaboration" and introduce another one of James Baldwin's Magpie counterparts: Emile Capouya. In discussing his partnership with them, Professor Roberts and Aldo argue that Baldwin's Magpie peers added value to his life. "Sonnet" is read by Elena from 3B"Untitled" is read by EmmanuelEpisode References:Emile CapouyaJames Baldwin Speech at Amherst CollegeThe Five CollegesSonnetFurther Reading:Books by James...2023-10-1826 minThe Left Page & Here Be MediaHere Be Media - Episode 24 - The Neon Demon (2016): Style vs Industry w/ Tender SubjectHello everyone!!We kick off spooky month with an excellent collab, as Leon is joined by Jay and Kayte of Tender Subject and other pods, to talk about the 2016 horror film The Neon Demon.It is an excellent conversation about the question of "style over substance" and its related issue in terms of the industry, while also considering objects of desire placed in it. All while, of course, talking of queer theory, and in this case the depictions of bad queer people.A great start to October with great guests...2023-10-161h 18Finding James Baldwin: The Magpie Years. (Podcast Hosted by Aldo B. Martin & Dr. Frank Leon Roberts)Chapter 13 - Incident in LondonOne of the more noteworthy elements about "The Magpie," is the element of peer collaboration. While James Baldwin, the "Magpie" editor and writer, is the subject of this podcast, young Baldwin was also a part of a network of gifted and young writers, who all wrote for "The Magpie." This episode introduces us to one of Baldwin's peers/collaborators/friends: Sol SteinIncident in London is read by Tina E.Three Houses is read by Myron AbernathyEpisode References:Blitz in LondonErnie PyleBook of AmosSet Thine House in...2023-10-1130 minThe Left Page & Here Be MediaThe Left Page - Episode 71 - Dispatches from Anarres: Speculating in the LeGuinverseHello everyone!!We have been doing back to back HBM episodes lately, but it doesn't mean we've not been doing Left Page! Here's a very fun and special episode, especially for Frank, as we talk about the anthology "Dispatches from Anarres" a collection of texts that seek to connect (or vibe) with Ursula K. Le Guin's work!!We dive into some of the more interesting aspects of some stories, while still managing to chat about all of them. There's environmentalism, morality, politics, faith, magic, science fiction and lots more! It's a very fun...2023-10-091h 27Finding James Baldwin: The Magpie Years. (Podcast Hosted by Aldo B. Martin & Dr. Frank Leon Roberts)Chapter 12 - Aunt Tina"Aunt Tina," the fourth short story that James Baldwin wrote for "The Magpie," may have been the inspiration for some of the fictional characters that James Baldwin would go on create in his later years. In addition, Dr. Roberts argues that "Aunt Tina" may have been inspired by people that young Baldwin either knew, or knew about. . Episode ReferencesBette DavisMother Rosa HornThe Douglass PilotFurther Reading:Books by James BaldwinThe Furious Passage of James Baldwin by Fern M. EckmanJames Baldwin: A Biography by David Leemi...2023-10-0425 minFinding James Baldwin: The Magpie Years. (Podcast Hosted by Aldo B. Martin & Dr. Frank Leon Roberts)Chapter 11 - Mississippi LegendMississippi Legend is one of the short stories that James Baldwin wrote in "The Magpie." Aldo suggests that the manner in which this short story was written, introduced the boys of Clinton High School to the world of African American Vernacular English. Dr. Roberts suggests that Baldwin writing in African American Vernacular English, was not a widely accepted practice at that time, thus making his doing so all the more noteworthy. Mississippi Legend is performed by Tina E and produced by Elena from 3B Episode References:African American Vernacular EnglishRichard WrightAnn P...2023-09-2723 minFinding James Baldwin: The Magpie Years. (Podcast Hosted by Aldo B. Martin & Dr. Frank Leon Roberts)Podcasting As Public Scholarship: Live @Amherst CollegeThis episode is a live recording of the special event “Podcasting as Public Scholarship: Finding James Baldwin with Aldo B. Martin and Frank Leon Roberts,” recorded at Amherst College in September 2023. Interviewed by Dr. Christopher Grobe, the Director for the Center for Humanistic Inquiry at Amherst, this episode sheds light on Martin and Roberts’s motivations for creating the podcast Finding James Baldwin; their thoughts on the value of podcasting as a form of “public scholarship,” and their assessment of the unique role that The Magpie played in shaping Baldwin’s approach to the craft of writing. If you've enjo...2023-09-2259 minFinding James Baldwin: The Magpie Years. (Podcast Hosted by Aldo B. Martin & Dr. Frank Leon Roberts)Chapter 10 - The DreamIn this episode, Aldo and Dr. Roberts discuss the poem "The Dream." Aldo suggests that the poem may not be about a person. The duo discuss the impact that Clinton High School may have had on Baldwin and the impact that it may have had on "The Magpie." Dr. Roberts brings up the notion of "spaciality and literary production" as it pertains to the creation of the contents of "The Magpie."The Furious Passage of James Baldwin by Fern M. EckmanThe Castle on the Parkway: The Story of New York City's Dewitt Clinton High School and...2023-09-2023 minFinding James Baldwin: The Magpie Years. (Podcast Hosted by Aldo B. Martin & Dr. Frank Leon Roberts)Chapter 9 - Youth (notes on Uncle Jimmy)As they discuss James Baldwin's poem, "Youth," Aldo and Dr. Roberts bring up the importance of music in the literary world of James Baldwin. Dr. Roberts argues that one of Baldwin's literary themes is taking care of and providing counsel to young people. Dr. Roberts discusses how some elements of "The Fire Next Time" has some of the same elements as "Youth." Aldo suggests that some of Baldwin's latter poems depict a departure from the stance held in "Youth." After acknowledging Baldwin's symbolic role as "Uncle Jimmy," Aldo and Dr. Roberts discuss the first time that they themselves were referr...2023-09-1324 minFinding James Baldwin: The Magpie Years. (Podcast Hosted by Aldo B. Martin & Dr. Frank Leon Roberts)Chapter 8 - Closing DoorsBaldwin wrote several entries in the Spring 1941 issue of the Magpie, including a poem titled "Closing Doors." Aldo suggests that the poem is about lost opportunity. Dr. Roberts discusses how James Baldwin's early poems allow us to view and examine Baldwin in a light that adds to his global recognition as a novelist and essayist. "Closing Doors" is performed by Elena from 3BEpisode References:Richard AvedonIambic PentameterPoetry Is Not A Luxury by Audre LordeHilton AlsGod Made My Face: A Collective Portrait of James BaldwinJim...2023-09-0616 minFinding James Baldwin: The Magpie Years. (Podcast Hosted by Aldo B. Martin & Dr. Frank Leon Roberts)Chapter 7 - These Two (A Play in Six Scenes)In the Spring 1941 edition of "The Magpie," James Baldwin published a play titled "These Two." Dr. Roberts and Aldo discuss how some of the elements, themes, and literary strategies used in this piece are some of the same components that Baldwin would use in his future works. These Two is Narrated by Tina E and Performed by:Elena from 3B as DavidTina E. as TomEpisode References:Native Son by Richard WrightThe Last Tycoon by F. Scott FitzgeraldLong Day's Journey into Night by Eugene O'NeilDusk of...2023-08-3034 minThe Left Page & Here Be MediaHere Be Media - Episode 20 - 1 Year AnniversaryHello everyone!!It's been one year since we started Here Be Media! What a journey it's been, and what a journey do we still have to go!!To celebrate, we grouped our individual Top #100 Games under pure subjective standards, and you all get to know some more about what makes us tick and what we really enjoy in videogames! (And how Frank likes a lot of weird obscure games you've probably never heard of!)Have fun! And here's to 1 Year of HBM!Please support...2023-08-272h 18
Meine schlimmste Lesung#10 Frank Goldammer – Meine schlimmste LesungIn dieser Episode von "Meine schlimmste Lesung" erfahrt ihr, welche verrückten Erlebnisse der Thriller-Autor Frank Goldammer während seiner Lesereisen hatte.Das Schreiben bedeutet für Frank Goldammer Erfüllung. Für seine Bestsellerromane sind es vor allem die Deutsch-deutsche Geschichte, seine Heimatstadt Dresden und die Faszination für die dunkle Seite des Menschen, die ihn inspirieren. Seine Bücher erforschen Grauzonen und seine Figuren machen Blickwinkel erfahrbar, denen man im Alltag kaum begegnet. Historisch. Politisch. Immer unterhaltsam.»In meinem Kopf geht ständig etwas vor sich. Neue Ideen, neue Szenarien, manchmal auch die Entdeckung eines gan...2023-08-2729 min
Zuhause in Essen - Ein Podcast der Sparkasse Essen - mit Tobias HäuslerFolge 35 - essen diese - Robin, Lukas, LeonBerlin kann jeder. Essen muss man wollen. Und können.
Ein Kleinwagen fährt vor. Drei Jungs steigen aus. Und niemand ahnt: Diese drei Jungs könnten mit ihren Smartphones direkt über 100.000 Menschen erreichen, meist junge Essenerinnen und Essener. Sie sind "essen diese".
Aus einem satirischen Instagram-Account über unsere Stadt ist eine Community geworden und auch ein Geschäft. Kooperationen mit Unternehmen, ein eigener Club und Ende Juni sogar das eigene Straßenfest. Das "Projekt Rüttenscheid" mit begeisterten Zehntausenden.
Hier im Podcast können sich die drei noch etwas müde in die Stühle fallen...2023-07-1136 min
The Left Page & Here Be MediaThe Left Page - Episode 68 - Homo Deus: Selling Terrible History & Speculation as Prophecy. W/ Justin from LibraryPunkHello everyone!!It is time for rage and anger.This episode Frank and Leon, joined by Justin from LibraryPunk, dive into the extremely popular Yuval Noah Harari, to talk about his second very popular book: "Homo Deus: A Brief History of Tomorrow" from 2015.We dig into this self-absorbed narrative and argument that, while trying to retell most or all human history, can never escape capitalism. Even worse, one that can only see history via lenses of technological progress and development. We bring out the true technofascist nature of Harari's views...2023-06-141h 44The Left Page & Here Be MediaHere Be Media - Episode 15 - Pentiment: Achieving Meaning through History and Mystery. W/ HollyHello everyone!!Our last episode of May brings one of the best recent videogame releases, Obsidian Entertainment's Pentiment! Joined by Leon's friend Holly, we dive into the meaningfulness involved in how the game represents the Late Middle Ages and more! We talk about how peasants always were people, how the detective story is reinvented here, and its use of what we call "meaningful maximalism" and it is excellent!Enjoy this lovely and fun dive into a truly fantastic game on all counts! Have fun and do go play Pentiment!2023-05-311h 47The Left Page & Here Be MediaHere Be Media - Episode 13 - The Last of Us (HBO) - Finding Hope Through the End of the World w/ Labor KyleHello everyone!In this new HBM we once again have one of our favourite special guests, Kyle! In this Leon and Kyle episode we dive into the very popular HBO show and adaptation The Last of Us!We find plenty to talk about in terms of media, the idea of "end of the world", queerness, of course, and even the ideas of hope and utopianism both from the show and what we can think from it. A wonderful time with a wonderful guest.Enjoy!Here's...2023-05-051h 55Finding James Baldwin: The Magpie Years. (Podcast Hosted by Aldo B. Martin & Dr. Frank Leon Roberts)Chapter 6 - The Woman At The WellIn this week's episode, Professor Roberts and Aldo discuss the short story "The Woman At The Well." Written in 1941, it is a short story about an example of racism that leads to a violent outcome. Long before he became known as a Civil Rights Activist of the 1960s, James Baldwin wrote about racial injustice as an adolescent. This is our final episode for now. We will return with more stories and episodes in the near future. References made in this episode: A. Philip Randolph and the March On WashingtonThe Murder of Emmett Till2023-04-2537 minThe Left Page & Here Be MediaThe Left Page - Episode 66 - And Seven Times Never Kill Man! Communication of Ideas Within the Fiction of Le Guin and G.R.R. Martin w/ Arthur MaiaHello everyone!!For this month's episode we are joined by a Brazilian friend and scholar, Arthur Maia, to talk about George R.R. Martin, Ursula K. Le Guin, Science Fiction, and how they both create stories, communicate ideas, alongside their differences and the things they do both good and bad! So join us as we take the story "And Seven Times Never Kill Man!" as a jumping point and talk about so much more!Enjoy!Arthur Maia is a Brazilian researcher and PhD student dedicated to Science Fiction and Narratology, and...2023-04-241h 27Finding James Baldwin: The Magpie Years. (Podcast Hosted by Aldo B. Martin & Dr. Frank Leon Roberts)Chapter 5 - Black Girl ShoutingIn this episode we jump to the year 1942 and delve into a poem titled "Black Girl Shouting." Professor Roberts discusses how this poem contains four elements that would become Baldwin touchstone themes in his future work. Aldo discusses how the themes of religion and suffering are infused in this poem. As they discuss the poem, Aldo and Professor Roberts come to realize that they each have their own perceptions and interpretations of the poem's themes. Episode References:The Infamous Lynching Site That Still Stands in MississippiWe Wear the Mask by Paul Laurence DunbarAmir...2023-04-1827 minFinding James Baldwin: The Magpie Years. (Podcast Hosted by Aldo B. Martin & Dr. Frank Leon Roberts)Chapter 4 - To HerIn this episode Aldo and Professor Roberts examine the poem To Her. In speaking about this poem, the duo could not help but to revert back to a previous work, Paradise, and see similarities in their origins Professor Roberts eludes to the three critical stages of Baldwin’s literary career, and how the poem, To Her, has a link to one of those stages. Professor Roberts also argues that this poem may speak to the notion of a young boy who was trying to perform a certain type of masculine identity as it pertains to his upbringing. The no...2023-04-1118 min