George Plank & Alex Vitale - Podcast Details

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KPFA - Law & Disorder w/ Cat Brooks5 Years Since George Floyd w/ Mary Moriarty, Melina Abdullah, Chauntyll Allen & Alex VitaleOn today’s show, we spend the hour looking back at the five years of abolitionist and community organizing since the police killing of George Floyd in Minneapolis on May 25th, 2020. First, we speak with Mary Moriarty, the Hennepin County Attorney. Hennepin County’s most known city is Minneapolis. Then, we’re joined by Melina Abdullah, a professor and the chair of pan-African studies at Cal State Los Angeles, as well as the co-founder of the Los Angeles chapter of Black Lives Matter and co-founder of Black Lives Matter Grassroots. Alongside Melina...2025-05-2754 min

Best of the Left - Leftist Perspectives on Progressive Politics, News, Culture, Economics and DemocracyI Can't Breathe, The Three Words That Define an Era (Throwback)Original Air Date: 6/29/2020 From 2020: Today we take a look deeper at the concept of "I can't breathe," going beyond the literal utterances by victims of police brutality and COVID-19 sufferers to the metaphorical epidemic of exhaustion, burnout, depression and disaffection in the US and around the world. Be part of the show! Leave us a message or text at 202-999-3991 or email Jay@BestOfTheLeft.com Full Show Notes BestOfTheLeft.com/Support (Members Get Bonus Shows + No Ads!) Use our links to shop Bookshop.org and Libro.fm for...2025-05-241h 11

Uncommon Commons2024 Non-Descript Holiday SpecialWelcome back, friends to another holiday in the Uncommon Commons. Today's Story is shELF by George Plank Content Warnings for this story: Body Horror Gaslighting Mention of divorce Thanks to Rebecca "Becks" Tewkburry as the voice of Trish. Contact Us! Linktr.ee/UncommonCommons "Frost Waltz (Alternate)" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ 2024-12-2523 min

Uncommon Commons2024 Halloween Special : Last ChanceWe're back. No tricks Season 4 kicks off soon, but for now enjoy this Halloween treat delivered direct to you. Today's Story is Last Chance by George Plank Content Warnings: Dematerialization Suffocation Our Theme Song is by PowerPCME Twitter: https://x.com/PowerPCME Bandcamp: https://powerpcme.bandcamp.com/2024-10-3123 min

Uncommon CommonsEp. 68 - Season 3 Finale Part 2Amigolios! They're the new hit toy of the summer. You can feed them, you can bathe them, you can neglect them and watch them combust! To the extreme! Get yours before they're all gone! Today's story is "Home Video" by Alex Vitale Content Warnings for this episode: Analog Horror Screaming Constant irritating noises Eviction Dorren Wimbledon was played by Jessica Law JessicaLaw.bandcamp.com Trish was played by Rebecca "Becks" Tewksbury Contact Us!: ⁠Linktr.ee/UncommonCommons⁠2024-07-0317 min

Uncommon CommonsEp 67 - Season 3 Finale Part 1What do you have behind your back, John? I promise I won't be mad. Oh. No. I'm not mad, I'm just disappointed. Big changes are coming your way. Today's story is Homes of America by George Plank Content Warnings for Today's Episode: Body Horror Brainwashing/ Body Snatching Loud Beeping noises Special thanks to Rebecca "Becks" Tewksberry for playing "Trish" Contact Us!: Linktr.ee/UncommonCommons 2024-06-1941 min

Uncommon CommonsEp. 66 - Last Train to HonoluluHas this ever happened to you? I sure hope not. Fortunately, it'll all be a distant memory soon. Today's Story is "Last Train to Honolulu" by Alex Vitale Content Warnings for this episode Drug Usage Body Horror Cybernetics Loss of Faculties MLMs Contact us! Linktr.ee/UncommonCommons 2024-05-2939 min

Uncommon CommonsEp. 65 - Get ConnektedCyber implants are all the rage, that's why Robot Voice took it upon itself to give John the ultimate upgrade. How's it look? Today's story is "Get Connekted" by George Plank Content Warnings for this episode: Vocal Distortion Surgical Implants Bad Science Body Horror. Contact Us!: Linktr.ee/UncommonCommons Support Us: Patreon.com/UncommonCommons 2024-05-0822 min

Uncommon CommonsEp. 64 - A Cold Slice of Cherry PieWe're going to see it! What's it? Why it's it, of course. Today's story is "A Cold Slice of Cherry Pie" written by Alex Vitale Special thanks to Rebecca "Becks" Tewksbury for providing additional voices. Content Warnings for this episode Kidnapping Crying Car noises Contact us : Linktr.ee/UncommonCommons Support Us: Patreon.com/UncommonCommons 2024-04-1716 min

Uncommon CommonsEp. 63 - Inside OutsideIt's time for a road trip! Where are they going? John knows but isn't telling. Where is Craig going? How long has he been going that way? All these questions and more may or may not be answered in this episode. Today's story is Inside Outside by George Plank Content warnings for this episode: Car sounds Car Accidents Contact Us: Linktr.ee/uncommoncommons Support Us: Patreon.com/UncommonCommons 2024-04-0316 min

Uncommon CommonsEp. 62 - Echo Creek CaveUh oh. Looks like Jane's started a restructuring project all on her own. I'm sure she has a good reason to do so. Meanwhile, we return to Fairview for another slice of life amongst the Mass. Today's story is Echo Creek Cave by Alex Vitale Content warnings for this episode: Violence Skeletons Consequences of our actions Contact us: Linktr.ee/uncommoncommons Support Us: Patreon.com/uncommoncommons 2024-03-2020 min

Uncommon CommonsEp. 61 - Dial ToneDon't do this. Don't do that. Parents just don't understand, but what if they were right? Nah. What are the odds? Today's story is "Dial Tone" written by George Plank Content Warnings for this episode Intense Parental Interactions Bad First Dates Distorted Audio Sudden Noises Contact Us: Linktr.ee/UncommonCommons Support Us: Patreon.com/UncommonCommons "Mesmerize" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ 2024-03-0618 min

Uncommon CommonsEp. 60 - Water Under the BridgeEveryone loves Amigollios! They're your best friend until the firey end, but even your best friend can't fight back the raveges of time. Right, Jane? Today's story is "Water Under the Bridge" by Alex Vitale Content Warnings Yelling Distress Fire Existential Crises Edited Voices Contact Us: Linktr.ee/UncommonCommons Support Us: Patreon.com/UncommonCommons 2024-02-2120 min

Uncommon CommonsUncommon Commons Ep. 59 - Stuck on YouHey, do you remember Amigolios? They were all the rage back in the day. Well John found one and we're going to play with it for a bit. You want in? Oh yeah there's also a story about a sticker or something. Today's story is "Stuck on You" by George Plank Content Warnings for this episode: Eye Contact Sleep Paralysis Arson Bullying Alcohol references Car Accidents Implied Acid Attacks Implied Kidnapping Paranoia An unfavorable view of the foster care system Stickers ...2024-01-3029 min

Uncommon CommonsEp. 58 - Auld Lang SyneWhat's that smell? Don't look at me! Maybe it's something in the walls, or maybe even on the walls. Today's story is "Auld Lang Syne" by Alex Vitale Content Warnings for this episode: Loud Noises Violence Asphyxiation Mention of Dead Relatives Mortality 2024-01-1625 min

Uncommon CommonsUncommon Commons Ep. 57 - New Year New MeWhat a mess! And Jane had her head eaten, so who has to clean it up? John that's who! But nothing stays as anything for too long in the commons. Unless you're at the same party as Moss. Then they might be stuck that way. Today's Story is "New Year New Me" by George Plank Content warnings for this episode. Mention of Alcohol and Tobacco Contact us: Linktr.ee/UncommonCommons Support Us: Patreon.com/UncommonCommons 2024-01-0221 min

Uncommon CommonsUncommon Commons Ep. 56 - Hunted Part 2The story so far, John read someone's mail and Jane received a prophecy about someone eating her head. Oh, and Abigail is getting ready for the Festival of the Harvest. Did we leave anything out? There is only one way to know for sure. Today's Story is Hunted: Part 2 Written by George Plank Content Warnings for this episode Religion Loud Noises Animal Remains Blood Violence Fire Distorted Voices Animal Noises Death 2023-11-1525 min

LIVE! From City LightsJustine Barron And FriendsCity Lights LIVE presents investigative journalist Justine Barron, in conversation with Rabia Chaudry, Alex Vitale, Kim Brown and Sierria Warren, to celebrate the release of "They Killed Freddie Gray: The Anatomy of a Police Brutality Cover-Up Hardcover," published by Arcade Books. "They Killed Freddie Gray" exposes a conspiracy among Baltimore leaders to cover up what actually happened to Freddie Gray, who was fatally injured in police custody in April 2015. A viral video showed an officer leaning on Gray’s back while he cried out in pain. But the autopsy concluded he was fatally injured later that morning while the van wa...2023-11-021h 50

Uncommon CommonsUncommon Commons: Ep. 55 - HomefrontWhy is Jane so worried? John has never been right about anything ever, right? Today's story is "Homefront" by Alex Vitale Content Warnings for this episode. Shouting Loud Noises Mention of death Contact us: Linktr.ee/uncommoncommons Support Us: patreon.com/uncommoncommons 2023-10-3117 min

Uncommon CommonsUncommon Extra: TenantsToday's story is Tenants by George Plank This story was originally published in the anthology Ghosts, Goblins, Murder, & Madness by Dark Ink Press. Content Warnings for this story: BUGS (roaches) EXTREME BODY HORROR EGGS 2023-10-1837 min

Uncommon CommonsUncommon Commons: Ep. 54 - Hunted Part OneIt's spooky season, and while Jane is trying their best to decorate, John would rather be playing his new card game. Today's Story is Hunted Part One by George Plank Content Warnings for this episode: Animal Violence Blood Religious Zealotry Tarot Sudden noises Contact Us: Linktr.ee/uncommoncommons Support Us: Patreon.com/uncommoncommons 2023-10-0321 min

Best of the Left - Leftist Perspectives on Progressive Politics, News, Culture, Economics and Democracy#TBT Redefine, Unburden and #DefundThePolice: With Copy City renewing debate over policing, we look back at the counterargument (Throwback)Original Air Date: 8/8/2020 Today we take a look at the concept of defunding the police; what it means, what it doesn't and what the goals of the movement are. Be part of the show! Leave us a message or text at 202-999-3991 or email Jay@BestOfTheLeft.com BestOfTheLeft.com/Support (Members Get Bonus Clips and Shows + No Ads!) Join our Discord community! SHOW NOTES Ch. 1: Race, Police, & The Pandemic - FRONTLINE - Air Date 6-2-20 Jelani Cobb describes how the relationship between black A...2023-09-2259 min

Uncommon CommonsUncommon Extra: Under the Gas Station LightIn between episodes, Alex reads a story they wrote for r/nosleep. We'll be back in two weeks with a brand-new episode. Content Warnings for this episode: Shapeshifters Skin beings Body horror Animals Contact us! : Linktr.ee/UncommonCommons Support us! : Patreon.com/uncommoncommons 2023-09-1907 min

Uncommon CommonsUncommon Commons Ep. 53 - Saint GrozavCat school is in session, but for how much longer? Only time will tell. Today's story is "Saint Grozav" by Alex Vitale Content Warnings for this episode: Body Horror Contact Us: Linktr.ee/UncommonCommons Support Us!: Patreon.com/UncommonCommons 2023-09-0616 min

Uncommon CommonsUncommon Commons Ep. 52: The A.I., IssacWho said you can't teach an old cat basic history? Not John that's for sure, but Jane doesn't think he's even licensed. To prove he's qualified he reads the End User Agreement on Issatech's newest piece of software, Issac. Today's Story is "The AI, Issac" by George Plank Content Warnings for this episode Animal noises Mechanical noises Body Horror AI Concept of the Self Sudden noises / alarms Contact Us: Linktr.ee/uncommoncommons 2023-08-2224 min

Uncommon CommonsUncommon Commons Ep. 51 - IncarcerationJohn's got it all figured out, but Jane doesn't quite see it yet. Luckily they have someone to spell it out for them. No not you, Fredrick! Today's story is "Incarceration" by Alex Vitale Content Warnings for this episode Derealization Ouija Boards Ghosts Public Ridicule Contact Us! Linktr.ee/uncommoncommons Support US! Patreon.com/uncommoncommons 2023-08-0818 min

Uncommon CommonsUncommon Commons Ep. 50 - The Audience InvisibleWhat could John possibly be looking for? Beats me, maybe that shadowy figure in the corner knows. He looks friendly enough. Today's Story is "The Audience Invisible" by George Plank Content Warnings for this episode: Dead parents Sleep paralysis Home Invasion Paranoia Domestic disputes Being watched Contact Us! : linktr.ee/uncommoncommons Support Us! patreon.com/uncommoncommons 2023-07-2519 min

Uncommon CommonsUncommon Commons: Ep. 49 - Blister in the SunThat room has to be around here somewhere. Jane can't wait to get there, but John doesn't find it nearly as a-peel-ing. Today's story is "Blister in the Sun" by Alex Vitale. Content Warnings for this episode: Disease (Epidermolysis bullosa simplex) Body Horror Gun Violence War Medical Symptoms Metal sounds 2023-07-1115 min

Uncommon CommonsUncommon Commons Ep. 48 - ScabsJohn might be feeling a little under the weather, but that doesn't mean you can't have a healthy dose of the Void. Today's story is "Scabs" written by George Plank Content Warnings for this episode: Body horror Mutilation Trypophobia Blood Bike accidents Bleeding in public Doctor's Offices Offices Homeowner's Associations. Connect with Us! Linktr.ee/uncommoncommons Support Us! Patreon.com/UncommonCommons 2023-06-2724 min

Uncommon CommonsUncommon Commons Ep. 47: Eggshell MauveHow hard is it to follow some simple directions, John! Just make a left turn in the hallway that doesn't end. See? Simple! Today's story is "Eggshell Mauve" by Alex Vitale Content Warnings for this episode: Liminal spaces Minor Body Horror Clowns Gross imagery Contact Us (our socials) Linktr.ee/UncommonCommons Support Us (More podcast over here) Patreon.com/UncommonCommons 2023-06-1317 min

Uncommon CommonsUCC Live!: A Moment in the Uncommon CommonsIt’s a beautiful day in the void and everything seems normal until John and Jane learn that the Uncommon Commons is holding auditions for their spring production. Today's Stories are Audience Participation by George Plank and Spring Assembly by Alex Vitale Content warnings for today's episode: Social Awkwardness Stage Fright Puppets Coersion Suddent Sounds Distorted Audio Contact Us! : Linktr.ee/UncommonCommons Support Us! Patreon.com/UncommonCommons ...2023-05-3027 min

Uncommon CommonsUncommon Commons Ep. 46 - The Screaming ExpanseIs there an echo in the void. According to John there sure is! Today's story is The Screaming Expanse by George Plank Content Warnings for this epsisode. Sudden loud noises/ fireworks Non-existence Mild Profanity Distorted Voices. Carnivals Contact Us! Linktr.ee/uncommoncommons Support Us! Patreon.com/uncommoncommons 2023-05-1622 min

Uncommon CommonsUncommon Commons Ep. 45 - Sick Jamz and Spirit SavantsG-g-g-ghosts!!! John is having a little ghost problem, but Jane remains skeptical. Who're they gonna call? Fredrick! Today's stories are Sick Jamz by George Plank and Spirit Savants by Alex Vitale Content warnings for this episode Ghosts Loud Noises Screaming Car Accidents Violence and bodily harm People talking over one another stairwells Contact Us! Linktr.ee/uncommoncommons Support Us! Patreon.com/uncommoncommons 2023-05-0236 min

Uncommon CommonsGuests of the Uncommon Commons Ep. 1 - The Mime by Jarrett ConnollyToday's story The Mime by our guest Jarrett Connolly If you would like to have us read your story on Guests of the Uncommon Commons send it to 0nullstreet@gmail.com Content warnings for today's story: Clowns/Mimes Hyperventilation Claustrophobia Blood Yelling Light Profanity Talk to us! Linktr.ee/uncommoncommons Support Us! Patreon.com/uncommoncommons 2023-04-1907 min

Uncommon CommonsGniyned to Escape: Ep. 1 PreviewStarring: Alex Vitale as Sandy, Rebecca Tewksbury as Beth, Robbie O'Bryan as Les, and Olive Thompson as Jaxyn Listen to the full episode at Patreon.com/UncommonCommons Content Warnings for this episode Children Being lost/abandoned Mascot Characters Theme Parks Tight Spaces The Dark Contact us! linktr.ee/uncommoncommons "Magic Escape Room" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http...2023-04-1158 min

Uncommon CommonsCommon Area: Season 2 Q&AYou've got questions, we've got answers. Thank you all for making season 2 everything that it was and more. We can't wait to bring you more stories when Season 3 Launches on May 2nd. If you can't wait that long, Gniyned to Escape will start dropping on the patreon with a special preview on the main channel on April 11th. Make sure you don't miss a thing by joining us over at Patreon.com/uncommoncommons. Follow us or contact us, all the links are...2023-04-0446 min

Uncommon CommonsUncommon Commons: Season 2 FinaleSomeone's coming to dinner. No we actually mean it this time, but it seems like everything is out to get John and Jane. Hopefully they'll be able to pull this off and have a dinner worth remembering. Special thanks to this week's guest stars: Rebecca Tewksberry Alasdair Stewart, Twitter: @AlasdairStuart, @eapodcasts Flux: https://obversebooks.co.uk/product/63-flux/ Jessica Law, Twitter: @JessicaTheLaw Bandcamp: https://jessicalaw.bandcamp.com/ Today's Stories are "2nd Gate" by George Plank & "Break" by Alex Vitale 2023-03-2139 min

Uncommon CommonsUncommon Commons Ep. 43 - Property of MoniqueLet's take a moment to breathe; collect ourselves, or read your story, Jane. That's cool too. Today's story is "Property of Monique" by Alex Vitale Content warnings for this episode: Submechanophobia Isolation Medical Experimentation Human Trafficking Animal Sounds Asphyxiation Live Studio Audience Contact Us! Linktr.ee/UncommonCommons Support Us! Patreon.com/UncommonCommons 2023-03-0717 min

Uncommon CommonsUncommon Commons: Ep. 42 - ReadmittanceWell now he's gone and done it! John needs to hide a body, and quick, but in an empty void there aren't a lot of hiding spots, and blood shows up very clearly on white. Maybe hearing about a visit to a theme park will take his mind off of things. Today's story is "Readmittance" by George Plank Content Warnings for this episode: Eldrich Beings Theme Parks Sudden Noises Gun Shots HIding a body Animal noises Keywords for this episode: Isolation, Theme Parks, Gniyned Park, Albert Gniyned, Hu...2023-02-2129 min

Uncommon CommonsUncommon Commons: Ep. 41 - Autopsy Reports 1998Grab your clipboard and be prepared to take notes as Jane attempts to file a coroner's report on the soon to be late John Doe, and she's not the only one. But things are not all what they seem in this sleepy little town. Today's story is Autopsy Reports 1998 by Alex Vitale Special thanks to Becks Tewksbury for voicing the role of Sheriff Brandy Content Warnings for This Episode: Gunshots Powertools Descriptions of dead bodies/ mutilation Law Enforcement Contact Us!: Linktr.ee/uncommoncommons Support Us!: Patreon.com/uncommoncommons 2023-02-0716 min

Pulling Back the Legal CurtainPulling Back the Legal Curtain Episode 7 (Part 2): Reform the Police Featuring Alex Vitale Paul Edelstein: So how come the message isn't getting out in the media? So like, look, we're recording this now. It's January, 2023, and I watched a lot of your recordings. It's amazing because a lot of your interviews like this on this topic, go pre covid, not all the way through. Why are we seeing the message even now? So now we're in January, 2023, and when I still read the news every day or talk to jurors and I talk to a lot of jurors, I still don't get the message that I would disseminate on this...2023-02-0228 min

Uncommon CommonsUncommon Commons: Ep. 40 - C F Eye CareJohn starts working out, and Jane is less than amused. If only she could see the health benefits like Lindsey who schedules regular doctor visits, even when it's scary. Today's story is "C F Eye Care" written by George Plank Content Warnings for this episode: Eyes/eye imagery Body Horror Doctor's Offices Cubist Art Power Tools Sudden/ Loud Noises Contact Us! Linktr.ee/uncommoncommons Support Us! Patreon.co...2023-01-2425 min

Uncommon CommonsUncommon Commons: Ep. 39 - Happy Wife Happy LifeJane recounts the life of her late uncle Grandpason, or was it Grandmason. Either way a story soon arrives featuring many helpful tips to nuptial bliss. Today's Story is 'Happy Wife, Happy Life' by Alex Vitale Content warnings for this episode: Pregnancy Implied Murder Mysticism Sudden Unexpected sounds. Daredevil Stunts Orphans Contact us!: Linktr.ee/UncommonCommons Support us!: Patreon.com/UncommonCommons 2023-01-1027 min

Wood for the TreesDefund, Refund, Reform? The Unsolved Problem of Police ViolenceAfter the murder of George Floyd by a police officer in 2020, the call from protestors was to defund the police. Since then, media coverage of this debate has waned but the problem of police violence hasn't gone anywhere. Cait interviews reformer Arthur Rizer and "defunder" Alex Vitale to unpack the arguments on both sides.Interviewees:Alex Vitale - Author of The End of Policing, professor of sociology at Brooklyn College and the CUNY Graduate Center, visiting professor at London South Bank University, coordinator of the Policing and Social Justice Project.2023-01-061h 12

Uncommon CommonsUncommon Commons: Nondescript Winter Holiday SpecialHo ho ho! Who's that, up on the rooftop? According to John, bad news and Billy Blakeswell in this week's story would have to agree with him. Special Thanks to Rebecca Tewksberry as Jolly the Elf Today's Story is "Claus-trophobia" by George Plank Content Warnings for this episode: Body Horror Mecanical Parts Fire Loud Noises Analog Horror Begging/ Pleading Santa Claus(es) Contact Us! Linktr.ee/UncommonCommons Support Us! Patreon.com/UncommonCommons 2022-12-2719 min

Uncommon CommonsUncommon Commons Ep. 38 - PlasticWith guests inbound John is doing his best to make this barren void a home, but Jane decides to crash the party early. Also, Les finds family on clearance in a Halloween warehouse by the name of Hector-Spector. Content warnings for this episode: Overbearing Parents Loss of friendship Animated Inanimate Objects Divorce Awkward Social Interactions Sudden Loud Noises Contact Us! Linktr.ee/UncommonCommons Support Us! Patreon.com/UncommonCommons 2022-12-1332 min

Uncommon CommonsUncommon Commons Ep. 37 - KopfwundeHe's alive!!! But he's not all there, and while Jane tries to come up with a way to bring John back she reads the cautionary tale of one Dr. Kopfwunde. Content Warnings for this episode: Gunshots Death Sudden Noises Callbacks Animal Experimentation Contact Us: Linktr.ee/UncommonCommons Support Us: Patreon.com/UncommonCommons 2022-11-2916 min

Uncommon CommonsUncommon Commons Ep. 36 - Codename BernadetteAll great projects start somewhere, and for John it all begins with a single test tube. Content Warnings for this episode: Depiction of Suicide Fire Arms/ Explosions Distorted Voices Artificial Intelligence Coughing Sudden /loud sound effects Death Contact Us!: Linktr.ee/UncommonCommons Support Us!: Patreon.com/UncommonCommons 2022-11-1523 min

Uncommon CommonsUncommon Commons Ep. 35 - Pray the RosaryNo one can head the local Sniggldyfigg congregation quite like Jane can, especially if you ask Jane. Her story has Maggie in a corner, in the spotlight, losing her religion. Today's story is "Pray the Rosary" by Alex Vitale Content Warnings for this epoisode: Religion/ catholicism Satanic/demonic imagery Death Distorted Vocals Sudden/Persistant Noises Join Us!: linktr.ee/uncommoncommons Support Us!: patreon.com/uncommoncommons 2022-11-0131 min

Uncommon CommonsUncommon Commons Ep. 34 - One of Us.Have you gotten your daily dose of chanting in? Let's try it together. Ready? ONE OF US. ONE OF US. ONE OF US. ONE OF US. ONE OF US. ONE OF US. ONE OF US. ONE OF US. ONE OF US. ONE OF US. ONE OF US. ONE OF US. ONE OF US. ONE OF US. ONE OF US. ONE OF US. ONE OF US. ONE OF US. ONE OF US. ONE OF US. Oh and John finds an old tape or something. Today's story is "One of Us" Written by George Plank ...2022-10-1823 min

Uncommon CommonsUncommon Commons Ep. 33 - The Gravedigger's CatJohn is having a time training Doreen's cats so Jane decides to get a pet of her own. Plus, we learn about another cat with a macabre daily schedule. Today's Story is "The Gravedigger's Cat" by Alex Vitale Content Warnings for this episode Animal Sounds Spiders Descriptions of cemetaries Depictions of corpses Connect With Us!: Linktr.ee/uncommoncommons Support Us!: Patreon.com/uncommoncommons 2022-10-0417 min

Uncommon CommonsUncommon Commons Ep. 32 - He Doesn't BiteThey say you can't teach an old dog new tricks, but John seems to be having no trouble handling Doreen Wimbledon's cats. Plus, a story about the perils of pet ownership. Today's story is "He Doesn't Bite" by George Plank Content Warnings for this Episode: Animal Noises Distorted Audio Eldrich Horror Teeth, Claws, and Blood Awkward Conversation Yawning Implied Fire Join Us! Linktr.ee/UncommonCommons Support Us!: Patreon.com/UncommonCommons "SCP-x7x (6th Floor)" K...2022-09-2018 min

Uncommon CommonsUncommon Commons Ep. 31 -Morning RushRunning a hardware store is hard. Almost as hard as running from a hardware store. Right, John? Today'es story is "Morning Rush" by Alex Vitale Content warnings for this episode: Death Allergies Sirens Animal sounds Follow us!: linktr.ee/uncommoncommons Support Us! : patreon.com/uncommoncommons 2022-09-0615 min

Uncommon CommonsUncommon Commons Ep. 30 - 24 Hour Convenience Jane has a brilliant business venture, but John seems less than keen to join in, and in John's story Russ deals with ther pressures of working the night shift. Today's Story is 24 Hour Convenience by George Plank Content warnings for this episode: Power tools (drills & chainsaw sounds) Sounds of furniture breaking Fear and panic Cryptids Follow us! Linktr.ee/UncommonCommons Support us! Patreon.com/Uncommoncommons 2022-08-2316 min

Uncommon CommonsUncommon Commons Ep. 29 - Spinning GearsThere are few things more elegant than a game of chess. Despite this, John struggles to remember the rules, and in Jane's Story a young man fights to maintain his title. Today's story is "Spinning Gears" by Alex Vitale Content Warnings for this episode: Knives Descriptions of blood/ bodily injury Follow Us! Support Us! Linktr.ee/UncommonCommons 2022-08-0917 min

Uncommon CommonsUncommon Commons Ep. 28 - Into the Gaping Maw of Phillip BennettWho doesn't love a good game night? Jane apparently. Or maybe John's favorite board game is too complicated. Today's Story is "Into the Gaping Maw of Phillip Bennett" by George Plank Content Warnings for this episode: Eating Disorders Body Horror Familial Abuse Descriptions of Food/Eating Follow Us! Support Us! linktr.ee/UncommonCommons 2022-07-2620 min

Uncommon CommonsUncommon Commons Ep. 27 - Dirty ShirleyJane is less than impressed by John's new set of wheels, and the two of them begin the 4 week journey to the fabled "garage". Today's story is Dirty Shirley by Alex Vitale Get in touch! Linktr.ee/UncommonCommons Content warnings for this episode: Descriptions of Death and Viscera Car Accidents/ Drunk Driving Mild Language Drink Tampering 2022-07-1213 min

Uncommon CommonsUncommon Commons Ep. 26 - And RunJane wants to know where a mysterious car alarm is coming from, and John just wants to know what a car is. Plus Kris confronts mortality head on. Today's story is - And Run by George Plank Content warnings for this episode: Disturbing Boditly Depictions Recursion Car noises Police officers Anxiety and stress Support us on Patreon! Patreon.com/Uncommoncommons Join our official Discord...2022-06-2818 min

Uncommon CommonsUncommon Commons Ep. 25 - Old TraditionsRain, rain, go away. John and Jane open a mysterious package, and Jane sheds some light on things with her story. Today's story is "Old Traditions" by Alex Vitale Content Warnings for this episode: Storms/ Rain Sudden/ prolonged noises Falling Support us on Patreon! Patreon.com/uncommoncommons 2022-06-1420 min

Uncommon CommonsUncommon Commons Ep. 24 - Watch & WarningThere's a storm a-brewin' in the Void. Kinda. Maybe a new story will take John's mind off the mysterious tape they found. Today's story is Watch & Warning by George Plank Content Warnings for this episode: Gunshots Thunder/ rain/ other storm sounds Financial Responsibility Yelling Megalophobia Support us on Patreon! Patreon.com/uncommoncommons 2022-05-3115 min

Uncommon CommonsUncommon Commons Ep. 23 - Exit Pursued By DeathYour two favorite podcast hosts are back at it again with all new "True Crime" stories to make you afraid of your own neighborhood. Content Warnings for this episode: Death Stalking Gunshot noises Allusions to Suicide Podcast ads Support us on Patreon! Patreon.com/Uncommoncommons 2022-05-1727 min

Order From AshesCitizenship: Police Reform Is a Global IndustryFor the last decade and more, popular outrage at police brutality has driven mass protests in both the Middle East and the West. Opposition to police excesses—from crackdowns on protests in Egypt and Iraq to the murder of George Floyd in Minneapolis in 2020—has highlighted the need for change. In this episode of “Transnational Trends in Citizenship”—the new season of Order from Ashes— anthropologist Hayal Akarsu and sociologist Alex Vitale argue that policing crises around the globe are connected; that is, they are all part of one broad crisis with different local permutations. These permutations may include r...2022-05-1632 min

Uncommon CommonsThe Common Area - Q&AThe Common Area is a post show where George and Alex talk about the writing process, references in the story and whatever else they feel like in the moment. Available exclusively on Patreon. To listen to more Common Area subscribe to our patreon at https://www.patreon.com/uncommoncommons 2022-04-1911 min

Uncommon CommonsUncommon Commons Ep. 22 - Season One FinaleJane? John? Where could they be? Wherever they are they are revisiting some familiar voices, and maybe a few new ones. Today's stories are Haversham Estate and Gardens by George Plank and The House at the End of Birchwood Lane by Alex Vitale Content Warnings: Death Sudden/ Irritating/ Persistent noises/ audio distortion Car/ Fire sounds Asylums and Psychotherapy Animal Death Special thanks to our guest: Alisdair Stuart for lending his voice t...2022-04-0534 min

Uncommon CommonsUncommon Commons Ep. 21 - Countdown to ZeroWhere is that mysterious beeping coming from? It's kind of catchy though. The countdown to the season finale has begun. Today's story is Countdown to Zero by Alex Vitale. Content Warnings for this episode: Mention of a Pandemic-like event Sickness Disfigurement Body Horror Persistant / Irritating sounds 2022-03-2214 min

Uncommon CommonsUncommon Commons Ep. 20 - ForagingWho let John have a bell!? John claims that the end is "neigh", but this isn't Jane's first rodeo. John reads a story about someone doesn't get company all that often. This episode was recorded on several different devices, as such the quality may change part of the way through. Apologies for the inconvenience. Today's Story is Foraging by George Plank Content Warnings: Annoying/ Persistent/ Sudden sounds Arguing People talking over each other Vocal Distortion Body Manipulation Medical D...2022-03-0815 min

Uncommon CommonsUncommon Commons Ep. 19 - Hello WorldThings are heating up in the Uncommon Commons. While John tries to make his algebra teacher proud Jane reads a story about a guy who learns how to make new friends. Today's story is Hello World by Alex Vitale Content Warnings for this episode: Persistant/ irritating/ sudden noises Fire Vocal distortion AI Description of Blood Aging Arguing Numbers / Pi 2022-02-2219 min

Uncommon CommonsUncommon Commons Ep. 18 - ALMA, Tell Us.Restructuring is hard to do. Isn't there an easier way? Luckily ALMA is there, and she can't wait to meet you. Today's Story: ALMA, Tell Us by George Plank Content Warnings for this episode: Persistent/ Sudden/ Irritating Noises Artificial Intelligence Fire Targeted Ads Body Snatching Vacuum Sounds Vocal Distortion 2022-02-0820 min

Uncommon CommonsUncommon Commons Ep. 17 - LegroomSoon the weather will be warming up and it'll be time for spring restructuring. John and Jane get a head start on doing just that. Today's story is Legroom by Alex Vitale Content Warnings for this episode: Sudden/ Constant/ Irritating Sounds Car Sounds Animal Sounds Elevator Sounds Vocal Distortion Body Horror Bones Breaking Heat/ Burns Traveling/ Moving Claustrophobia 2022-01-2518 min

Uncommon CommonsUncommon Commons Ep. 16 - Pressed For TimeJohn is just chilling out in his room when Jane decides to pay him a visit. Will he be able to keep his cool through a brand new story? Only one way to find out. Today's story is Pressed for Time by George Plank Content Warnings: irritating/ loud/ persistent sounds Second Person perspective Claustrophobia Elevators Refrigerators Statistics 2022-01-1114 min

Uncommon CommonsUncommon Commons Ep. 15 - One Last JobLook into the fire, what secrets does it hold? In this case it's Jane's story. Meanwhile John sets up a tent and prepares for a camping trip in the void. Today's story is One Last Job by Alex Vitale Content Warnings for this episode: Car sounds Fire sudden/persistant/irritating noises Blood Capgras syndrome 2021-12-2813 min

Uncommon CommonsUncommon Commons Ep. 14 - ReflectionsCampfires are best enjoyed in the great outdoors, but when there are no outdoors to speak of John makes do. Jane learns about regional differences in trail mix. Today's story is Reflections by George Plank Content Warnings for this episode: SUICIDE Capgras Syndrome Fire Violence Suggestive Dialogue Water/Drowning Dopplegangers GORP 2021-12-1419 min

Uncommon CommonsUncommon Commons Ep. 13 - TarnishJane just wants to read her story for the week, but that song coming from the music box is just so catchy. Jane will have to figure out some way to get John to stop singing if she wants any peace and quiet ever again. Today's story is Tarnish, written by Alex Vitale Content Warnings Persistant/ annoying sounds Off key/ unsettling music/lyrics Mirrors Allusions to self harm Music Box tune is ht...2021-11-3012 min

Uncommon CommonsUncommon Commons Ep. 12 - Bean Bag BearJohn finds himself entranced by the sounds coming from a music box and reads a story about someone with an unusual collection. Today's Story is Bean Bag Bear by George Plank Content Warnings for this episode: Sudden/Loud/Persistent Noises Music Boxes Demonic Imagery Dolls Uncanny Valley Automatonophobia Blood Body Horror Dismemberment Distorted Audio Mention of Charles Manson Charlie McCarthy Ventrilloquist Dummies...2021-11-1620 min

Uncommon CommonsUncommon Commons Ep. 11 - The AlbertineJane is going to make John an offer he can't refuse and we learn about the most haunted hotel on the east coast. Today's story is The Albertine Written by Alex Vitale Content Warnings: Sudden/ Loud/ Persistent noises Sounds of people eating Locked doors Mention of Infidelity Mention of Guns 2021-11-0218 min

Uncommon CommonsUncommon Commons - Halloween SpecialIt's Halloween in the void, and at least one of the residents is enjoying themselves. Tricks and treats galore when John and Jane get their stories in the mail, and maybe encounter a surprise guest. The stories in this episode are Harvest Festival by George Plank, 108.4 by Alex Vitale, and Immediate Scarea by George Plank Content warnings for this episode: Suddent/ persistant/ uncomfortable sounds Knives Abandonment/ Betrayal Small Towns Mazes Working in a Hardware store Body Horror R...2021-10-3137 min

Uncommon CommonsUncommon Commons Ep. 10 - CancyJohn has a brilliant idea and as usual Jane has to be the voice of reason, but there is no reason to stay in a hotel in the middle of nowhere. Well, almost no reason. Today's story is Cancy written by George Plank Content warnings for this episode Sudden/loud/persistent noises Falling asleep at the wheel Run down hotels Mold Disappearance/ Death Off-Key humming The dreams of one day opening a bed and breakfast. 2021-10-1913 min

Uncommon CommonsUncommon Commons Ep. 9 - Faire GameJohn and Jane hit up the midway and decide to take in the views from a ferris wheel. Jane reads a story about a girl with no luck when it comes to dating. Today's story: Faire Game written by Alex Vitale Content Warnings for this episode: Persistent Noises Loud Sudden Noises Body Noises Body Horror The Fae The Fear that you are being abandoned by someone you care for deeply Hights 2021-10-0520 min

Uncommon CommonsUncommon Commons Ep. 8 - Gniyned ParkThe carnival is in town. If there was a town. The carnival is in the building doesn't have the same ring to it. John takes a new job and Jane learns an unsettling truth. Today's story is Gniyned Park by George Plank Content warnings for this episode: Sudden and loud noises Off Key music Sounds of Crowds Lovcraftian Entities People Disappearing under mysterious circumstances Keywords: Gniyned Park, Albert Gniyned 2021-09-2111 min

UpstreamDocumetary #11: Abolish the PoliceThe summer of 2020 saw perhaps the largest collective uprising in the United States. The uprising, sparked by the cold-blooded murder of George Floyd, catapulted an important question into the public imaginary: is modern day policing...reformable? Or do we need to move beyond it entirely? Most of the thousands of people who poured out into the streets last summer understood that the murder of George Floyd was not just an isolated incident — not just the actions of a single bad apple. They understood that the entire institution of policing was responsible, that despite the years of reform, police continue to...2021-09-071h 22

Uncommon CommonsUncommon Commons Ep. 7 - Beach DayJohn and Jane come out the other side and end up in the building's basement. Jane reads a story about a secluded beach. Content Warnings for this episode Persistent sounds and ambience Splashing and water sounds. Beach Activities Ocean Imagery/ Thalassophobia Arguing Mentions of the forbidden horoscope . Keywords: Beaches, seamonsters, ophiuchus 2021-09-0711 min

Uncommon CommonsUncommon Commons Ep. 6 - Up to My NeckIt's summer so we're bringing a little bit of the beach is coming to the Uncommon Commons in the form of sand and lots of it! Story By: George Plank Content warning: Loud and persistent noises. Body horror. Being buried alive. Scratching and water noises. Keywords: Beaches, Sandcastles, holes, crabs 2021-08-2412 min

Uncommon CommonsUncommon Commons Ep. 5 - The Mass Whines at NightJohn and Jane uncover a mysterious postcard and Jane reads a story about the most charming town you've never seen. Story by: Alex Vitale Content Warnings for this episode Persistant sounds Sudden loud noises Accents Keywords: Small Towns, Fairview, The Mass 2021-08-1013 min

Uncommon CommonsUncommon Commons Ep. 4 - Home AgainJohn and Jane test a theory about the void and John reads a story about a small town. Story by: George Plank Content Warnings: Persistent and loud noises Screaming Accents Strangers Falling asleep behind the wheel of a car Keywords: Small Towns, Wilkinsville 2021-07-2716 min

Uncommon CommonsUncommon Commons Ep. 3 - Reaction TimeJohn is still in the hospital room of their apartment building and Jane has a story about someone with severe allergies. Story by: Alex Vitale Content warnings for this episode Needles Hospitals Constant persistent sounds Heart Monitors Arachnids Allergic reactions Death Keywords: Allergies, spiders 2021-07-1313 min

Uncommon CommonsUncommon Commons Ep. 2 - I'm FineJohn awakens to find himself strapped to some medical equipment. Jane is quick to call in a prescription. 20 CCs of another story from their mysterious benefactor. Story by: George Plank Content warnings for this episode: Hospitals Persistent Noise Heart Monitors Mentions of Needles/ Syringes Mention of a car accident Keywords: Hospitals, Hypochondria 2021-06-2910 min

Uncommon CommonsUncommon Commons Ep. 1 - VoidedWho are you? How did we get here? What was that? What is there for John and Jane to do when their empty apartment building sits in a completely vacant void? Maybe they can pass the time by reading a few stories they recieved in the mail from some mysterious benefactors. Stories by: George Plank & Alex Vitale Content warnings for this episode: Sudden loud noises, Persistant background sounds, Isolation, Hospitals, Distress, References to Alzheimers, Death Keywords: Horror, Pilot, Forgetting 2021-06-1525 min

Nostalgia TrapThe Defund Moment w/ Alex VitaleAlex Vitale is a professor of sociology and Coordinator of the Policing and Social Justice Project at Brooklyn College. His 2017 book, The End of Policing, has received significant attention in the wake of the George Floyd protests and a wider public discourse about the history, ideology, and practice of American policing. In this conversation, Vitale explains how policing and incarceration became the state’s primary mode of dealing with socio-economic problems created by neoliberal capitalism, from mass homelessness to mental illness, and how the defund/abolish movements have evolved a range of ideas and strategies to imagine a post-police wo...2021-05-151h 02

The ArchipelagoThe Archipelago #15: Alex Vitale – The End of PolicingFollowing the murder of George Floyd, Alex Vitale, a Professor of Sociology in Brooklyn College, New York, and author of the best-selling 2017 book “The End of Policing” became one of the most cited authors in public discourse on defunding or even abolishing the police. In this episode, recorded after a wave of protests against police brutality took over Greece, Alex Vitale talks about the transformation of the meaning of crime over the last sixty years, the perils of extending the role of police to more and more aspects of our everyday lives, and how we could move away from policing towa...2021-04-0559 min

Reading While Black Book ClubHappy Black History Month X Happy Black Futures Month X Happy 4 Year AnniversaryHappy 4 Year Anniversary Today we discuss Black History Month, Black Futures Month and our new rollout for the book club going forward. I also have some special guests coming on the show today. Thank you for rocking with us To celebrate, all RWB merch is 35% off when you use the promo code RWBFOUR (R-W-B-F-O-U-R) You can check out our shirts, hoodies, masks and tote bags HERE We're on Slack Be sure to join our Slack channel. This online community will be a resource center for all our listeners and readers...2021-02-1240 min

Solidarity & MorePJ — AKA The Repeat Beat Poet — on George Floyd protests, police, and fighting racismPJ aka the Repeat Beat Poet, is a hip hop and spoken word artist, and an activist. He spoke to Janine Booth, a trade unionist, Workers' Liberty activist, and poet about George Floyd Protest, police, fighting racism, and more. Video: https://youtu.be/eN96j9nB2sg See https://www.facebook.com/repeatbeatpoet/ for PJ's page and https://www.facebook.com/JanineBoothTheBigJ for Janine's. More from Workers' Liberty at https://workersliberty.org **Questions asked** 1. What are your views on the recent events in the USA? The killings of George Floyd and Tony McDade, the protests, the police clampdown? 2. What are...2020-07-2144 min

Page One169 - POIR 13Episode marked as explicit on iTunes because of strong language. Content note: racism, gaslighting Recorded a little over a week after George Floyd’s death at the hands of the police in Minneapolis, MN (US), this episode touches inexpertly on some of the components of white supremacy. Books discussed in this episode were previously discussed in Page One 50 (http://www.pageonepodcast.com/season-1#/50-marcel-schwald/) and Page One 51 (http://www.pageonepodcast.com/season-1#/51-filippo-andreatta/). You can read Priyamvada Gopal’s Huffington Post article on Black de...2020-07-1426 min

Non ApplicableN/A Non Applicable Podcast #8 - Defund the PoliceIn this episode we talk about the slogan "Defund the Police" and share our support and thoughts for protests happening across the country! As well we discuss the book End of Policing by Alex Vitale. We talk about the response from Democrats & Republicans and our own experiences with protests and local action surrounding the events after the murder of George Floyd. Below are two links to look at a wide variety of places to donate money to for BLM! https://bailfunds.github.io/ https://nymag.com/strategist/article/where-to-donate-for-black-lives-matter.html As well a link to see Alex Vitale's book. https://w...2020-06-221h 46

Champagne SharksTeaser Preview for CS 283: The End of Policing feat. Alex VitaleThis is a teaser trailer for a subscriber-only episode for Patreon subscribers only. You can find the full episode at www.patreon.com/posts/38455516. Become a paid subscriber for $5/month over at patreon.com/champagnesharks and get access to the whole archive of subscriber-only episodes, the Discord voice and chat server for patrons, and our newsletter. This episode is hosted by Trevor. Today we have Alex Vitale, a Professor of Sociology and Coordinator of the Policing and Social Justice Project at Brooklyn College and a Visiting Professor at London Southbank University. He has spent the last 25 years writing about policing and...2020-06-2112 min

re:verbE38: State power and abolitionCurrent protests fueled by the murder of George Floyd represent a reckoning with the US’s long history of racism, settler colonialism, and oppression as codified in institutions of policing and governance.In today’s episode, Calvin and Ben explore this fraught history as a way of contextualizing recent protests against anti-Black police violence in the midst of the COVID-19 crisis. We begin by referencing academic conversations about the meaning of state power, as well as some useful genealogies of the US’s race-making institutions and their relation to systems of surveillance and visibility, before ultimately turning to pre...2020-06-1540 min

Unauthorized DisclosureS7: Episode 22 - Alex VitaleHosts Rania Khalek and Kevin Gosztola are joined by Alex Vitale, sociology professor at Brooklyn College and a coordinator of of the Policing and Social Justice Project. He's also the author of The End of Policing, which is a best-selling book from Verso. E-book copies are available for FREE at . The conversation focuses on the limitations of police reforms, many which have been proposed for decades. Alex particularly highlights the reforms that were proposed by President Barack Obama's administration after Mike Brown, Freddie Gray, Sandra Bland, Eric Garner, and Tamir and so many others were murdered. "It did nothing to...2020-06-1433 min

LeftPOC44. The End of the World as We Know It - Left POCket Project PodcastIn this episode, we discuss the protests that have erupted around the nation (and now the world) in response to racist police & vigilante violence in the US. --- Readings & Resources “With Whom Are Many US Police Departments Training? With a Chronic Human Rights Violator - Israel” https://www.amnestyusa.org/with-whom-are-many-u-s-police-departments-training-with-a-chronic-human-rights-violator-israel/ “Israel Krav Maga Experts Teaching Officers in Brazil” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gu8f1h-jGLc “Does the Militarisation of US Police Encourage Excessive Force?” https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2020/06/militarisation-police-encourage-excessive-force-200601195340742.html “Democratic Leaders' Kneeling Was Fine. The Kente Cloth Was Not” https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2020/06/11/educate-yourself-before-you-wear-kente/ “The Embarrassment...2020-06-142h 10

Politics with Amy WalterThe Politics of "Defund the Police"Georgia’s Primary, George Floyd’s Funeral, and Congress’ Approach to Police Reform As the coronavirus pandemic has created uncertainty for the upcoming general election, many Americans are reconsidering how they’ll cast their ballots. This week, many primary voters in Georgia were greeted by long lines and malfunctioning voting machines. The chaos surrounding Georgia’s recent election has raised questions about whether or not the same issues will reoccur in November. Also, George Floyd was laid to rest in Houston following weeks in which thousands of Americans took to the streets to decry police brutality i...2020-06-1242 min