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Unstandardized EnglishE125: On White LeftistsOn this episode, host Dr. JPB Gerald debates the fickle nature of white "leftists."Buy Dr. Gerald's book below.2024-09-2321 min
Unstandardized EnglishE124: Season 6 premiere - Not Serious PeopleIn this episode, host Dr. JPB Gerald welcomes people back to the show, recaps his summer and also discusses how academia, education, and other "helping professions" cause a lack of seriousness in practitioners that harms them and the field.BUY DR. GERALD'S NEW BOOK HERE.2024-09-0928 min
Unstandardized EnglishE119: On American Fiction, and Sadness at Why People Like My WritingIn this episode, host Dr. JPB Gerald discusses American Fiction and its parallels to his own experience as a Black author who writes "Black" books, and his hope that someday he can be recognized for his baseline skill with words.Pre-order Dr. Gerald's next book here.2024-05-2730 min
Unstandardized EnglishE118: How Did I Come to Not Hate Moving Out of Queens?In this (short) episode, host Dr. JPB Gerald reflects on his recent move, admits his wife was right as she usually is, and examines why the very specific place he now lives actually works for him whereas a lot of other possible options would not have.Pre-order Dr. Gerald's next book here.2024-05-1325 min
Unstandardized EnglishE117: A Multilateral Mind and Conversation, with Brandie CrossIn this episode, host Dr. JPB Gerald speaks with Dr. Brandie Cross about her many varied pursuits, from DEI to cannabis research. It's fun!Pre-order Dr. Gerald's second book here!2024-04-2955 min
Unstandardized EnglishE116: Why Is Long Island (and also plane crashes)? with Sara LevineIn this episode, host Dr. JPB Gerald talks to his friend and fellow podcaster Sara Levine about her home, Long Island, which he hates. And also plane crashesPre-order Dr. Gerald's second book here!Here is the AI generated summary btw, lol: JPB Gerald and Unknown Speaker discussed the unexpected ways podcasts have helped them form meaningful connections with others. They shared personal experiences of meeting friends through podcasts and highlighted the unique opportunity podcasts provide for people to connect with others who share similar interests and experiences, even if they are geographically distant. Later...2024-04-151h 01
Unstandardized EnglishE111: ADHD and Emotionality, with Elise PreisserIn this episode, host Dr. JPB Gerald re-teams with his friend and soon-to-be recurring co-host Elise Preisser to further explore underdiscussed aspects of ADHD and emotionality.Check out Dr. Gerald's work on his website, jpbgerald.com2024-02-0553 min
Unstandardized EnglishE105: Small Classroom Victories (and also AI) - with Kelly Webb-DaviesIn this episode, host Dr. JPB Gerald speaks with Kelly Webb-Davies about the ways that teaching can still push equity forward in everyday work.Support the show on patreon here.Read the rest of Dr. Gerald's work here.2023-10-3050 min
Unstandardized EnglishE103: Teachers’ Beliefs about Racism and Gender - with the homie Elizabeth KingIn this episode, host Dr. JPB Gerald talks about his friend Dr. Elizabeth King's recent research on teachers' beliefs about race and gender and how it impacts the work they do. Important stuff.Support the show on patreon here.Check out Dr. Gerald's work here.2023-10-0254 min
Unstandardized EnglishE101: Mormon Whiteness - with Elise PreisserIn this episode, kicking off season 5, host Dr. JPB Gerald discusses the ways that the tenets of Mormonism reinforce white supremacy with (ex)Mormon Elise Preisser.Buy Dr. Gerald's book here!2023-09-0457 min
Unstandardized EnglishEPISODE 100 (S4E25)In this episode, Dr. JPB Gerald reflects on the first 99 episodes of the show, one by one.If you like the show, support it on patreon here.And buy Dr. Gerald's book here.2023-07-2452 min
Unstandardized EnglishSocial Justice and the Language Classroom, with Deniz Ortactepe Hart (S4E24)In this episode, host Dr. JPB Gerald interviews scholar and author Dr. Deniz Ortactepe Hart about her new book, Social Justice and the Language Classroom. It's basically exactly what this whole show is about!Buy Dr. Hart's book here.Buy Dr. Gerald's book here.Support the show on patreon here.2023-07-1046 min
Unstandardized EnglishBlack Mental Health (non)Access, with Ceouna Hegwood (S4E23)In this episode, host Dr. JPB Gerald speaks with incoming doctoral student Ceouna Hegwood about her research and future goals in tackling the massive issue of Black access - or lack thereof - to mental health services and treatment.Support the show on patreon here.Buy Dr. Gerald's book here.2023-06-2651 min
Unstandardized EnglishThe Latinization of Indigenous Students, with Rebecca Campbell-Montalvo (S4E22)In this episode, host Dr. JPB Gerald speaks to Dr. Rebecca Campbell-Montalvo, a returning guest who has written book with the same title as the episode, concerning an underexplored region of Central Florida, close to where she grew up. A fascinating book with a context usually ignored, the conversation explores her work and her journey as well as her insights into racialization and language.Buy the book here.Buy Dr. Gerald's book here.Support the show on patreon here.2023-06-1253 min
Unstandardized EnglishReclaiming Jane, with Emily Davis-Hale (S4E21)In this episode, host Dr. JPB Gerald speaks with guest Emily Davis-Hale about their podcast, Reclaiming Jane, and the project of challenging orthodoxy.Link to their show.Link to Dr. Gerald's book.Link to this show's patreon. Please support if you like the work!2023-05-2948 min
Unstandardized EnglishLike, Literally, Dude, with Valerie Fridland (S4E20)In this episode, host Dr. JPB Gerald speaks to author Dr. Valerie Fridland about her recently-released mass-market linguistics book, Like, Literally, Dude, which you can buy here.Buy Dr. Gerald's book here.Support the show on Patreon here.2023-05-1554 min
Unstandardized EnglishDomestic City Reviews, Episode 1 (S4E19)In this episode, host Dr. JPB Gerald reflects on his experiences in a few American cities (Washington, Dallas, and San Diego), in the start of an occasional series.Contribute to the show's patreon here.Buy Dr. Gerald's book here.2023-05-0143 min
Unstandardized EnglishNeurodivergence and Decision-Making, with Laura BustamanteIn this episode, host Dr. JPB Gerald speaks with his guest, Dr. Laura Ana Bustamante, about her work studying neurodivergence and computational psychiatry. If you don't know what that means, listen!Buy Dr. Gerald's book here.2023-04-1755 min
Unstandardized EnglishWisconsin White, with "Grace"In this episode, host Dr. JPB Gerald talks to his friend Grace about being white in Wisconsin and her perspective on trying not to fall into the quicksand.Support the show on patreon here.Buy Dr. Gerald's book here. Thanks!2023-04-0350 min
Unstandardized EnglishEverything EverywhereJust host Dr. JPB Gerald talking about why he loves the movie, especially regarding ADHD and depression.Support the show on patreon here.Buy Dr. Gerald's book here.2023-03-2049 min
Unstandardized EnglishWack History Month, with AMT GeraldOn this episode, host Dr. JPB Gerald and his occasional co-host, the esteemed AMT Gerald, dish about Black History Month and their experiences with it. It's fun!Donate to the show's patreon here.Buy Dr. Gerald's book here.2023-03-061h 03
Unstandardized EnglishA Trip to TERF Royalist Island, with Anna MeierIn this episode, host Dr. JPB Gerald and guest Dr. Anna Meier discuss the obtuse racism of white Britons.Support the show on patreon here.Buy Dr. Gerald's book here.2023-02-2058 min
Unstandardized EnglishAn Actually Native Calgarian, with Michelle RobinsonIn this episode, host Dr. JPB Gerald chats with Michelle Robinson, host of the Native Calgarian podcast about, well, you know, racism and the like, and the comparison between Canadian "nice" racism and the American version here.Check out the first part of the conversation here.Buy Dr. Gerald's book here.Support the show on patreon here.2023-02-0656 min
Unstandardized EnglishBeing Forced to Blaze a Trail, with Mariam El AminIn this episode, host Dr. JPB Gerald and his guest, Mariam El Amin, discuss her work onincreasing accessibilty in communication sciences and, as will be analyzed, "disorders." But ultimately we settle the way that restrictions of publishing force minoritized scholars to be trailblazers.Buy Dr. Gerald's book here.2023-01-231h 01
Unstandardized EnglishAdjuncting in French Canada, with Nadia HelalIn this episode, host Dr. JPB Gerald speaks with old friend Nadia Helal, a language teacher in French Canada, about her career and the axes of oppression that run rampant throughout the field.Buy Dr. Gerald's book here.2023-01-0953 min
Unstandardized EnglishQuestioning Quant, with Wendy CastilloIn this episode, host Dr. JPB Gerald discusses guest Dr. Wendy Castillo's work on QuantCrit and specifically how it relates to her own experience in academia and education.Buy Dr. Gerald's book here!2022-12-2648 min
Unstandardized EnglishBaseball and Character, with Keith StewartIn this episode, host Dr. JPB Gerald discusses the baseball hall of fame with good friend Keith Stewart, and particularly the "character clause." They get into issues of abuse and "separating the athlete from the acts."In the intro, Dr. Gerald discusses considerations for Black parents in finding a place to settle.Buy Dr. Gerald's book here!2022-12-121h 12
Unstandardized EnglishFrom Majoritized to Minoritized, with Amina DouidiIn this episode, host Dr. JPB Gerald discusses the experience of moving from a more powerful to less powerful group with his guest, Dr. Amina Douidi. Really fascinating stuff.Support the show on patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/unstandardizedBuy Dr. Gerald's book here: https://www.multilingual-matters.com/page/detail/?K=97818004132692022-11-141h 01
Unstandardized EnglishTeaching Adults for Free, with Hannah Lukow (S4E6)In this episode, host Dr. JPB Gerald and guest Hannah Lukow discuss their similar paths into language, EFL, and community education.Buy Dr. Gerald's book here.Support the show on patreon here.2022-10-3158 min
Unstandardized EnglishLatinx Can and What It Means to be Professional, with Jeniree FloresIn this episode, host JPB Gerald speaks with the Dr. Jeniree Flores, host of the Latinx Can podcast, about the connection between her work and his, and what it means to be "professional."If you want to support the show on patreon, you can do it here.If you'd like to buy Dr. Gerald's book, you can do it here.2022-10-171h 01
Unstandardized English"Good" Neighborhoods, with Clara BaulerIn this episode, host JPB Gerald speaks with Dr. Clara Bauler about the decisions they're both making about the best locations in which to raise their kids, and how the decisions are different for racialized families.Support this show on patreon here.Buy Dr. Gerald's book here!2022-10-031h 03
Unstandardized EnglishCrosswords Challenging Concepts, with Hayley GoldIn this episode, host JPB Gerald and guest Hayley Gold discuss the latter's work as a visual artist and crossword creator conteding with grand themes of anti-racism. You can check out her work here.If you want to donate to this show's patreon, you can do it here.If you want to buy Dr. Gerald's book, you can do it here.Enjoy!2022-09-0550 min
Unstandardized EnglishPolicies are for the Incurious, with Elizabeth KingIn this episode (the season 4 premiere!), host JPB Gerald and returning guest Dr. Elizabeth King discuss effecting change, theories of the change, and the limits of policy change as a proxy for justice.You can buy my book at this link.You can support this show on patreon at this link.Thanks for supporting the work.2022-08-221h 29
Unstandardized EnglishSam's Classroom, with Samantha Harris (S3E21)In this episode, host JPB Gerald talks language and race with doc candidate Samantha Harris. That sounds dull but their research brings out a lively discussion that you'll definitely enjoy.To support the show on patreon, click here.To pre-order Dr. Gerald's book, click here.2022-07-251h 02
Unstandardized EnglishWay Harsh, with Ty Slobe (S3E20)In this episode, host Dr. JPB Gerald and his guest, Ty Slobe, discuss how linguistic justice and political participation intersect.If you can support the show financially, it is greatly appreciated. Here's the link: https://www.patreon.com/unstandardized2022-06-1353 min
Unstandardized EnglishDiscourse on White Racial Identity Development, with Ursula Moffitt (S319)In this episode, host JPB Gerald and guest Dr. Ursula Moffitt talk about the latter's research on white individuals' racial development as well as the broader conversation around the topic.If you enjoy the work, please support the show on patreon here: https://patreon.com/unstandardized2022-05-301h 01
Unstandardized EnglishRadical Copyediting, with Alex Kapitan (S3E18)In this episode, host JPB Gerald and guest Alex Kapitan discuss Alex's work in the world of copyediting and how Alex resists the oppressive structures of the field.If you enjoy the show, please consider supporting the work on patreon: https://www.patreon.com/unstandardized2022-05-161h 04
Unstandardized EnglishCaramel, with Rachel Elizabeth Weissler (S3E17)In this episode, host JPB Gerald and his guest, Dr. Rachel Elizabeth Weissler, discuss the latter's work in examining African American English, perception, prosody, and, somehow, caramel. It's a fun conversation that anyone interested in language and racial categorization won't want to miss.Donate to the show's patreon here if you are so inclined: https://www.patreon.com/unstandardized2022-05-021h 07
Unstandardized EnglishWhite to the Finnish, with Johanna Ennser-Kananen (S3E16)In this episode, host JPB Gerald talks with Dr. Johanna Ennser-Kananen about her experiences examining ideologies of language and whiteness from her perspective in Finland. The result is unique, and adds to the show's list of different angles on whiteness and language. Enjoy!If you like the show and can afford it, please consider supporting the show on patreon: https://www.patreon.com/unstandardized2022-04-181h 08
Unstandardized EnglishWhite People and Oregon, with Kaylynn Gunter (SE15)In this episode, host JPB Gerald has a conversation with linguistics doc candidate Kaylynn Gunter about her research on biases and language, and then her experiences being a white person in a white space with an unjustified reputation for progressiveness.If you enjoy the work and are able to support the show on patreon, here's the link: https://www.patreon.com/unstandardizedAnything is appreciated, but just listening is what's most important.2022-04-041h 12
Unstandardized EnglishWhat Are They Scared Of? with Sam Hoadley-Brill (S3E14)In this episode, host JPB Gerald and guest Sam Hoadley-Brill have a wide-ranging discussion about race, the epistemologies of whiteness and the fear that prevents full racial knowlefge.Please support the show on patreon if you enjoy the work: https://www.patreon.com/unstandardized2022-03-211h 02
Unstandardized EnglishOn Podcasting and Linguistic Justice, with Megan Figueroa and Carrie Gillon of The Vocal Fries (S3E13)On this episode, his first as a member of the Connectd Podcast network, host JPB Gerald brings on the hosts of the Vocal Fries, Drs. Carrie Gillon and Megan Figueroa, to discuss podcasting and their approaches to justice in language and outside of the siloes of academia.If you like the show and can afford to, please support the show on patreon: https://www.patreon.com/unstandardized2022-03-071h 06
Unstandardized EnglishBecoming a So-Called Scholar, Part Three (S3E12)In this episode, host JPB Gerald concludes his story about his journey from applying to his doctoral program up through his dissertation. This part covers the book deal, the absurd amount of projects that came together all at once, and then his proposal and IRB process and dissertation research. It's a lot! It ends with an announcement about the future of the show. If you like the work and are able to support, please visit the show's patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/unstandardized2022-02-0752 min
Unstandardized EnglishBecoming a So-Called Scholar, Part Two (S3E11)In this episode, host JPB Gerald continues his story about his journey from applying to his doctoral program up through his dissertation. This part covers his decision to start publishing up through the creation of the Ezel Project and the book deal. If you like the work and are able to support, please visit the show's patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/unstandardized2022-01-2455 min
Unstandardized EnglishBecoming a So-Called Scholar, Part One (S3E10)In this episode, host JPB Gerald starts a three-part series in which he recounts his first few years as a so-called scholar. Part one is about choosing to go to school in the first place, the first year of class, and up through a pivotal conference he chose to attend. If you like the work and are able to offer any support, please visit the show's patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/unstandardized2022-01-1059 min
Unstandardized EnglishBecoming a So-Called Scholar, Part One (S3E10)In this episode, host JPB Gerald starts a three-part series in which he recounts his first few years as a so-called scholar. Part one is about choosing to go to school in the first place, the first year of class, and up through a pivotal conference he chose to attend.
If you like the work and are able to offer any support, please visit the show's patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/unstandardized2022-01-1059 min
Unstandardized EnglishChecklists and Merit Badges (Live Presentation) (S3E9)A live recording of host JPB Gerald's presentation from the 2021 NYS TESOL Conference on shortcuts that majoritized teachers take. If you like the work and are interested in supporting the show, please contribute over on patreon: https://www.patreon.com/unstandardized2021-12-2728 min
Unstandardized EnglishMaking the White Perceiver Better, with Melissa Baese-Berk (S3E8)In this episode, host JPB Gerald discusses a necessary avenue in language learning and teaching, namely the process of shifting the burden to where it belongs, the white perceiver. If you enjoy the work and are able to offer support, please consider doing so over on patreon: https://www.patreon.com/unstandardized2021-12-1357 min
Unstandardized EnglishThe Voices of Lived Homelessness Experience, with Kadisha Davis (S3E7)In this episode that switches things up a bit, host JPB Gerald discusses the reality of supposedly affordable housing and support for individuals with housing insecurity with a person with actual lived experience and expertise on the topic, his wife's colleague Kadisha Davis, who hosts the "Hear Our Voices" podcast on this topics. If you like the work and are able to support it, please donate on patreon. Anything is appreciated. Thanks!2021-11-2954 min
Unstandardized EnglishThe Challenge of Changing TESOL from the Inside, with Clara Bauler (S3E6)In this episode, host JPB Gerald speaks with his good friend Dr. Clara Bauler about efforts to challenge the structures of TESOL and language teaching more broadly from their related but dissimilar perspectives as semi-insiders. It's fun, and you should enjoy it.
If you like the work and are able to offer support, please do so over on patreon: https://patreon.com/unstandardized.
Thanks!2021-11-151h 07
Unstandardized EnglishClassics, Grammar, and Artificial Obstacles, with Siobhán McElduff (S3E5)On this episode, host JPB Gerald speaks with Dr. Siobhán McElduff about ancient languages, classics, grammar, and how all of these subjects combine to be used as a barrier to exclude and oppress. If you are able to contribute and like the work, please consider toss a few bucks in at patreon: https://www.patreon.com/unstandardized Thanks.2021-11-0155 min
Unstandardized EnglishOn the Inherently Colonial Structure of Language Education, with Gabriella Licata (S3E4)In this episode, host JPB Gerald speaks with Gabriella Licata about the ways in which harmful and oppressive language ideologies are reproduced by the very way that language education is structured, both inside and outside of academia.
If you like the work and are able to contribute, donations of any amount are greatly appreciated: https://www.patreon.com/unstandardized2021-10-181h 10
Unstandardized EnglishWorkplace Hellness, with Erika Strandjord (S3E3)In this episode, host JPB Gerald speaks with guest Erika Strandjord about the harmful discourse surrounding "workplace wellness" and the language used to shame workers. If you are able to support the show, anything is appreciated: https://www.patreon.com/unstandardized2021-10-041h 20
Unstandardized EnglishHidden Curricula/Parental Individualism, with Jess Calarco (S3E2)In this episode, host JPB Gerald spends most of the episode discussing grad school gatekeeping with sociologist, Dr. Jess Calarco. They talk about grading, academic writing, and other aspects of the "hidden curriculum" that keeps schools homogenous and exclusive.
They end the discussion with a quick detour into parental individualism in decision-making processes, particularly regarding vaccines and mask mandates. It's rather dispiriting, as Dr. Calarco says.
If you enjoy the work and are able to donate, please visit patreon to toss a few bucks our way: https://www.patreon.com/unstandardized Anything is appreciated! Thanks.2021-09-2059 min
Unstandardized EnglishPathologized Languaging, with Maria Rosa Brea (S3E1)On this season 3 (!) premiere, host JPB Gerald speaks with Dr. Maria Rosa Brea, a speech language pathologist, about the very concept of pathologized languaging and all that follows from it.
If you like the show and are able to support it, please feel free to visit the patreon at https://www.patreon.com/unstandardized. Anything is appreciated!2021-09-061h 30
Unstandardized EnglishSeason 2 Finale, Recap, and Miscellaneous Stories about Racism and MotivationIn this final episode of season 2, host JPB Gerald reviews each episode of the season and some observations from each discussion, and also recounts a few stories of interpersonal cruelty and its connection to institutional hierarchies.
You definitely won't want to miss this one.
Support the podcast if you like the work and can afford to. Anything is appreciated: https://www.patreon.com/unstandardized2021-06-0759 min
Unstandardized EnglishA System of Saviors, with AMT GeraldIn this episode, host JPB Gerald brings back the hard-to-wrangle co-habitant AMT Gerald. They talk about saviors in nonprofits and the way that the systems supporting charitable and altruistic organizations are set up to perpetuate continued marginalization and oppression, as well as what might be done about it.
If you like the work and are able to contribute, please visit the patreon here: https://patreon.com/unstandardized2021-05-2554 min
Unstandardized EnglishThe Purpose, Promise, and Problem of Professional Organizations, with Rob SheppardOn this episode, host JPB Gerald brings back old friend Rob Sheppard to talk about their roles in professional organizations, specifically in the TESOL world, but also more broadly. Why are they always seemingly stuck in place, what can be done about them, and how can change be made within them if at all?
Please support the show on patreon if you are able! All donations are appreciated. Here's the link: https://www.patreon.com/unstandardized2021-05-1057 min
Unstandardized EnglishRe-Opening For Who? With Selena CarriónIn this episode, host JPB Gerald speaks with fellow NYCer and Bronx teacher Selena Carrión about the learning loss discourse, the re-open arguments, and exactly who has been leading the conversation, to the great detriment of many racialized students.
If you are into the show and able to support, please donate to the patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/unstandardized. Anything is appreciated!2021-04-261h 17
Unstandardized EnglishProblematizing Early Childhood Education, with Elizabeth KingIn this episode, host JPB Gerald speaks with Dr. Elizabeth King about her research in Early Childhood Education on emotion language, but also we talk about the literature in that subfield and the general issues with ECE academia in general, because of course we do. It's a fun conversation about a topic that affects millions of children, and particularly so during this ongoing pandemic.
If you are willing and able to offer support for the work, please do chip in over on patreon. Anything is appreciated, as this is a labor of love. https://www.patreon.com/unstandardized2021-04-121h 28
Unstandardized EnglishUnsustainable, with Rachel EmasIn this episode, host JPB Gerald talks to guest Dr. Rachel Emas about her work in the field of sustainability and also her experience unlearning patterns that had rendered her harmful to her students when she began her current role in academia. We also talk a bit about "Captain Planet" and the issues with trying to make official academic policy responsible for racial justice.
If you are able to contribute to the show, please consider donating to the patreon: https://www.patreon.com/unstandardized2021-03-301h 07
Unstandardized EnglishTalking about Talking about Burma, with Chu May PaingIn this episode, host JPB Gerald and guest Chu May Paing discuss, through the lens of the current situation in Burma, the way that academics and academia prefer to talk distantly about real issues without centering the people involved or actually attempting to provide real support. We're probably talking about you or your school!
Please consider supporting the show on patreon if you enjoy the work and are able to do so: https://www.patreon.com/unstandardized2021-03-161h 01
Unstandardized EnglishThe Academics Doth Protest Too Much, with Cailtin GreenOn this episode, host JPB Gerald brings back Dr. Caitlin Green to talk about some Very Online (and mostly male) Academics who just cannot stop shouting into the internet about wokeness, anti-racism, and, yes, as ever, cancel culture. At this point, this might well be an ongoing series!
If you like the work and are able to support the show, please consider donating over at Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/unstandardized.2021-03-021h 11
Unstandardized EnglishNeurodivergent Narratives, with Ali OatsIn this episode, host JPB Gerald and guest Ali Oats recount their similar but divergent experiences as students, one formally diagnosed with ADHD, one not but clearly so, one white and one Black, how these differences shaped their own narratives thus far, and what they had nonetheless had in common.
If you like the work and are able to support the show, please consider donating: https://www.patreon.com/unstandardized2021-02-161h 17
Unstandardized EnglishThe Whiteness of Trivia, with Keith StewartIn this episode, host JPB Gerald talks to his old friend Keith Stewart - a professional trivia host - about trivia, something they both love but which often reinforces white epistemology and preferences. We discuss what can be done to broaden the scope of asking questions at bars and parties.
If you are able to support the work, please consider contributing at https://www.patreon.com/unstandardized. Thank you!2021-02-021h 13
Unstandardized EnglishA Critical Analysis of 90 Day Fiance (no, seriously)I kinda just wanted to do something fun, and consider I've spent way too much time watching that show, I came up with some ideas related to the topics I talk about on this show to discuss. It's actually more compelling than you think if you take a step back and look at it.
So, on this episode, host JPB Gerald takes a critical look at the 90 Day Fiance and issues related to racism, language, American immigration, and the way the show lays bare the myth of American exceptionalism despite not meaning to at all.
If you can support the...2021-01-1952 min
Unstandardized EnglishOn the Limits of Whiteness, with Neda MaghboulehOn this episode, host JPB Gerald discusses the book "The Limits of Whiteness" with its author, Dr. Neda Maghbouleh. The book sheds light on an under-explored axis of racial categorization, specifically that of the Iranian diaspora, and the way whiteness factors into their lives. We also end up spiraling off into a really fun and informative conversation about whiteness, language, academic writing, and all sorts of stuff. Hope you enjoy it as much as we clearly did in recording it.
If you are able to support the show on patreon, here's the link. Anything is much appreciated: https://www.patreon...2021-01-051h 09
Unstandardized EnglishNew Language Teacher, with Destiny AlvarezSwitching perspectives here, host JPB Gerald talks to Des Alvarez about her new career as a language teacher, her plans for the future in the field, and how it's been to begin work in 2020 of all years.
Support the show if you are able to at the following link: https://www.patreon.com/unstandardized2020-12-221h 03
Unstandardized EnglishELT After Whiteness, with Scott Stillar and Vijay RamjattanOh boy! Literally, because there are three men, but still.
Scott Stillar and Dr. Vijay Ramjattan return to help host JPB Gerald envision a world where whiteness is no longer centered in ELT. It's quite an episode!
If you like what you hear, consider supporting the show on patreon here: https://patreon.com/unstandardized. Every pledge is deeply appreciated!2020-12-081h 25
Unstandardized EnglishRadicalizing Literacies and Languaging, with Ale Babino and Mandy StewartIn this episode, host JPB Gerald discusses the brand new and vital book, "Radicalizing Literacies and Languaging," with authors Dr. Mandy Stewart and (returning guest) Dr. Ale Babino. The authors walk listeners through their methodology, the contents of the book, and the urgent call the action that their book represents for anyone interested in language and literacy research.
Here's a link to the book (to be released in December of 2020): https://www.palgrave.com/gp/book/9783030561376
And remember, you can support this show on patreon if you are willing and able: https://www.patreon.com/unstandardized2020-11-241h 03
Unstandardized EnglishThe Eugenicist's Best FriendFirst solo episode of the season!
In this episode, host JPB Gerald reflects on how the racism he experienced, particularly his positioning as the One Black Friend, was actually tied to an implicit belief in eugenics held by his otherwise nice friends, and how such a belief is actually more common than one might think, even if people aren't likely to admit that oppressed groups should be literally eliminated.
Support the show on patreon if you like it and can afford to: https://www.patreon.com/unstandardized2020-11-1057 min
Unstandardized EnglishLanguage Access, with Anar ParikhIn this episode, host JPB Gerald and guest Anar Parikh (@anarparikh) discuss the many issues with discrepancies in language access and the impact this has on minoritized communities, particularly relevant in a year like this one, of course. We also discuss the importance, and meaning, of publicly-engaged scholarship in the hellscape of 2020.
Support the show on patreon if you can! Link for support is here: https://www.patreon.com/unstandardized2020-10-271h 03
Unstandardized EnglishA Brief Trip to Lovecraft Country, with Keisha WeilSpoilers ahead! Beware!
Host JPB Gerald and guest Keisha Wiel dive into the many fascinating aspects of HBO's Lovecraft Country, which you really should go watch before you listen to this.
If you like what you hear, consider supporting the show on patreon here: https://patreon.com/unstandardized. Every pledge is deeply appreciated!2020-10-211h 19
Unstandardized EnglishLanguage Teaching and the white Working Class, with Nicole PettittIn this episode, host JPB Gerald discusses English Language Teaching and its conceptualization among the Midwestern American white working class.
With his friend and fervent academic supporter, Dr. Nicole Pettitt (@nmpettitt).
Support the show's patreon if you are interested and able to do so: https://www.patreon.com/unstandardized2020-09-291h 19
Unstandardized EnglishThe Numbers Game, with Rebecca Campbell-MontalvoWe all rely on numbers to back up our points, right? And one of the ways we rely on quantitative statistics is to advance anti-racist and heteroglossic language goals, at least as critical scholars and educators. But who says the numbers we trust should be trusted? And how harmful are the supposedly neutral categories we rely on?
In this very nerdy episode (that's a positive, people!), host JPB Gerald talks to Dr. Rebecca Campbell-Montalvo about her work on data within race, ethnicity, and language. It's fun. You should listen!
Episode focused on her article, citation here: Campbell-Montalvo, R. 2019. “Being QuantCritical of...2020-09-151h 08
Unstandardized EnglishCancel 'Cancel Culture' Culture, with Caitlin GreenIn the Season Two premiere, host JPB Gerald reflects on the work he has engaged in this summer and then discusses the white hegemonic nonsense of the concept of 'cancel culture,' focusing on abusive and/or racist people with way too much power and money and how the discourse around them actually protects them. Second half of the episode focuses on Pinker and his abject nonsense.
Featuring his friend and fellow language scholar, Dr. Caitlin M. Green (@caitlinmoriah). She was a co-author of this recent article on the whole Pinker mess: https://ling.auf.net/lingbuzz/005381.
Also, if you...2020-09-011h 42
Unstandardized EnglishSeason 1 Finale and RecapIn this episode, host JPB Gerald combs through the entire first season of the show, including snippets from every single episode. Enjoy! We'll be back at the end of the summer with a show that has learned lessons and really found its legs.2020-06-081h 46
Unstandardized EnglishThese Uncertain Times, with AMT GeraldIn this very special episode, host JPB Gerald and his special guest, AMT Gerald, discuss how these times are only "uncertain" for folks whose lives didn't already include housing instability, and delve into her career working in homeless services, "affordable" housing, what "homeless" actually means, and a lot of other things that make him feel very lucky to have found her.2020-06-0254 min
Unstandardized EnglishCritical Covid Conversations #7: Kelsey SwiftIn this episode, host JPB Gerald and guest Kelsey Swift discuss historical constructions of English and a lot of other things about the posible future ahead of us.2020-05-261h 09
Unstandardized EnglishLanguage and BarbadosIn this special episode, host JPB Gerald speaks with Dr. Rebecca Shapiro and several of her students in Barbados on what they have learned about language and dialect in their just-concluded semester. Definitely a different episode from the others!2020-05-1952 min
Unstandardized EnglishCritical Covd Conversations #6: Ale BabinoAnother week inside, another episode.
This week, host JPB Gerald speaks to Dr. Ale Babino about the construction of bilingual education and dual language programs, the intersection of gifted and talented designations, the impact of whiteness on her career, and how language learners may be particularly impacted by this current traumatic interruption.2020-05-1255 min
Unstandardized EnglishCritical Covid Conversations #5: Betsy SnellerIn the next episode of this ongoing series, host JPB Gerald speaks with Dr. Betsy Sneller about the value of linguistic analysis in the present and future.2020-04-281h 03
Unstandardized EnglishNew YorkHost JPB Gerald reflects, alone, on his experiences being at arm's length for NYC's two decades of ongoing disasters, his love for the city, his gratitude and guilt, his realization that impresses different types of white people helps no one but them, and finding a purpose for the future.2020-04-2144 min
Unstandardized EnglishCritical Covid Conversations #4: Chey DavisIn this 4th episode of an ongoing series (I really am going to try to keep it going as long as we're all inside), host JPB Gerald speaks with Chey Davis, Associate Professor of English. They discuss her teaching on race and racism, how analysis of racism and disability might evolve after our current time period, and the abject fiction of American mythologizing.2020-04-141h 08
Unstandardized EnglishCritical Covid Conversations #3: Mariam DurraniIn this episode, host JPB Gerald and guest Dr. Mariam Durrani discuss her work in on anti-Muslim racism, feminist and public anthropology, American empire, and what, if we are lucky, we, as critical scholars, have to do during and after Covid.2020-04-071h 06
Unstandardized EnglishCritical Covid Conversations #2: Abby BajuniemiIn this second episode of the self-isolation period, host JPB Gerald speaks with Dr. Abby Bajuniemi about her work at the intersection of tech and linguistics, a different sort of language discussion from our usual fare. Then they speak of the ways in which diversity and inclusion efforts fail, and academia in general in the uncertain future.2020-03-3152 min
Unstandardized EnglishCritical Covid Conversations #1: Jessica Sierk on Niceness and WhitenessIn the first installment of an impromptu series recorded during the early stages of NYC's self-isolation from Covid-19, host JPB Gerald speaks to Dr. Jessica Sierk about her research on niceness and whiteness, then asks for her take on what changes we might hope to see in how niceness and whiteness are constructed in the future that has been suddenly upended by the current crisis.2020-03-241h 03
Unstandardized EnglishThe Union of Theater and Language EducationIn this episode, host JPB Gerald speaks with Jade Cintron about her experiences incorporating her experience with and passion for dramatic arts into her language teaching work. She speaks of her work in Spain navigating and what she brought back with her to build a language teaching career, with her theater background, her culture and language, and her racialization shaping her craft, her pedagogy, and ultimately, her advocacy.2020-03-171h 03
Unstandardized EnglishThe Ideal EmployeeIn this episode, host JPB Gerald welcomes back Dr. Vijay Ramjattan to discuss another of his specialties, the topic of what constitutes "employability" and "professionalism," and how these concepts are, like everything else, constructed along racial lines.2020-03-1058 min
Unstandardized EnglishExceptional MeritIn this episode, host JPB Gerald analyzes his theorized connections between ELT, racism, white fragility, and meritocratic ideologies, positing that antiracism in ELT will always struggle as long as meritocracy reigns.2020-02-2651 min
Unstandardized EnglishRacialization Experiences as ELT ProfessionalsIn this episode, host JPB Gerald speaks with Alice Kim about her experience as a fellow racialized ELT professional who has taught abroad and also, unlike the host, spent time teaching students in her home context who are the same racialization as she is. The discussion touches on the argument made by some that clients prefer racially majoritized teachers and some possible ways forward for the field. Mostly, though, the host and the guest share their experiences, good and bad, as racialized ELT professionals.2020-02-1151 min
Unstandardized EnglishConcepts of Academic Integrity/Language of Greater CommunicationIn this episode, host JPB Gerald speaks with Brendan DeCoster about the concept, and troubling nature, of the "language of greater communication," and how this affects language policy in several different contexts. You will not be surprised to learn that it leads to oppression. Also we start by discussing how the concept of 'academic integrity' is wielded harmfully against international students.2020-01-291h 00
Unstandardized EnglishTowards a Pedagogy of Heretical WhitenessIn this special, personal episode, host JPB Gerald expounds upon his "problem of practice" upon entering his doctoral program, his research goals, and his hopes for refining a pedagogy he calls "heretical whiteness." This episode covers a lot of ground, but hopefully will push white listeners to question their faith in whiteness in every aspect of their lives and work.
The question at hand is: can you be a great white teacher while whiteness exists in its current form? And if not, what is the path that will take us towards the dissolution of white supremacy?2020-01-2036 min
Unstandardized EnglishChasing Encounters CrossoverIn this episode, host JPB Gerald completes his conversation with Chasing Encounters podcast host Yecid Ortega. The first half of the conversation can be found on his podcast page (link it here!). They discuss some of the issues with the weak way "social justice" and "diversity" are used, racial tokenism, and the fecklessness of "white privilege" discussions. It's great, and you should listen!2020-01-1438 min
Unstandardized EnglishThe Language of White SupremacyIn this episode, host JPB Gerald speaks with Maureen Kosse about the insidious ways white supremacy and the alt-right use language to lure people, what led to our current predicament, and where we might go from here.
Ultimately, a necessary discussion about white racial identity.2019-12-2459 min
Unstandardized EnglishDiscriminating OutcomesIn this episode, host JPB Gerald speaks with Kelly Wright about her article "Language and Discrimination: Generating Meaning, Perceiving Identities, and Discriminating Outcomes." Linguistic discrimination is everywhere, people!2019-12-111h 03
Unstandardized English'Black and/or smart'In this slightly different episode, host JPB Gerald speaks to his experiences being classified as 'smart' from a young age and how that has often been placed in opposition to his status as Black.2019-10-091h 01
Unstandardized English"Everyone has an accent"In this episode, host JPB Gerald discusses accents with newly-minted PhD-holder Dr. Vijay Ramjattan, who has conducted considerable research on the topic. The dialogue focuses on how the word "accent" is used to marginalize and other, the best ways to describe one's accent or the accent of someone else, and the ways in which possessing certain accents mark racialized speakers as less valuable, with an eye towards finding a way to counteract this discrimination.2019-09-2550 min
Unstandardized English"The many acronyms of language education"In this episode, host JPB Gerald and guest Lydia Villaronga discuss several acronyms within the field of language education, including ESL, ELL, TESOL, and others. Many of these acronyms seem harmless but serve primarly to marginalize and racialize, and in this conversation, these negative results are unpacked and pulled apart.2019-09-1142 min
Unstandardized English'Expats'Welcome to Unstandardized English. In this inaugural episode, host JPB Gerald and guest Rob Sheppard discuss the word 'expat,' its meanings and implications, inclusions and exclusions. Ultimately, who is allowed to be considered an expat, and who isn't? What racial groups can be expats? Listen and find out!2019-08-2951 min