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We’ve All Heard It BeforeSympathy For The Devil? Explaining The Sympathetic "You"In this episode, Mike and Peter introduce the concept of the sympathetic "You" and how it can be interpreted when analyzing one of Trump's most notable statements.
Michael Fragomeni earned his Bachelor of Arts in History (Magna Cum Laude) and his PhD in Germanic Linguistics both from UC Berkeley.
Peter Woods earned his BA in international affairs of Russia and Eastern Europe from George Washington University and his MA and PhD in Germanic linguistics from UC Berkeley
2025-07-2211 minWe’ve All Heard It BeforeThe Pragmatics of Awkward InterviewsIn this episode, Mike and Peter analyze a few weird interviews, like the Ted Cruz/Tucker Carlson interview, through the lens of Pragmatics.
Michael Fragomeni earned his Bachelor of Arts in History (Magna Cum Laude) and his PhD in Germanic Linguistics both from UC Berkeley.
Peter Woods earned his BA in international affairs of Russia and Eastern Europe from George Washington University and his MA and PhD in Germanic linguistics from UC Berkeley
2025-07-1520 minWe’ve All Heard It BeforePt.2 Let's Play, "Is It Propaganda?"In this second of a two-part episode, Mike and Peter ask the question, "Is It Propaganda?"
Michael Fragomeni earned his Bachelor of Arts in History and his PhD in Germanic Linguistics both from UC Berkeley.
Peter Woods earned his BA in international affairs of Russia and Eastern Europe from George Washington University and his MA and PhD in Germanic linguistics from UC Berkeley
2025-07-0514 minWe’ve All Heard It BeforeLet's Play, "Is It Propaganda?"In this first of a two-part episode, Mike and Peter ask the question, "Is It Propaganda?"
Michael Fragomeni earned his Bachelor of Arts in History (Magna Cum Laude) and his PhD in Germanic Linguistics both from UC Berkeley.
Peter Woods earned his BA in international affairs of Russia and Eastern Europe from George Washington University and his MA and PhD in Germanic linguistics from UC Berkeley
2025-06-3018 minWe’ve All Heard It BeforeThe Semiotics of Flag BurningIn this episode, Mike and Peter apply a semiotic analysis to the act of flag burning.
Michael Fragomeni earned his Bachelor of Arts in History (Magna Cum Laude) and his PhD in Germanic Linguistics both from UC Berkeley.
Peter Woods earned his BA in international affairs of Russia and Eastern Europe from George Washington University and his MA and PhD in Germanic linguistics from UC Berkeley
2025-06-2711 minWe’ve All Heard It BeforeStephen Miller and the Privilege of Habeas CorpusIn their debut episode, Mike and Peter discuss the meaning of the word "Privilege" and how it applies to the Writ of Habeas Corpus in the dark shadow of Stephen Miller's (Donald Trump's Deputy Chief of Staff) public comments on the potential suspension of Habeas Corpus.
Michael Fragomeni earned his Bachelor of Arts in History (Magna Cum Laude) and his PhD in Germanic Linguistics both from UC Berkeley.
Peter Woods earned his BA in international affairs of Russia and Eastern Europe from George Washington University and his MA and PhD in Germanic linguistics from UC...2025-06-2613 minWe’ve All Heard It BeforeThe Many Fallacies of JD VanceIn this episode, Mike and Peter analyze a recent interview of JD Vance, in which he relies on fallacies to strengthen his argument.
Michael Fragomeni earned his Bachelor of Arts in History (Magna Cum Laude) and his PhD in Germanic Linguistics both from UC Berkeley.
Peter Woods earned his BA in international affairs of Russia and Eastern Europe from George Washington University and his MA and PhD in Germanic linguistics from UC Berkeley
2025-06-2413 minWe’ve All Heard It BeforeDemocrat vs. DemocraticIn this episode, Mike and Peter discuss the Republican strategy of using the word "Democrat", instead of "Democratic".
Michael Fragomeni earned his Bachelor of Arts in History (Magna Cum Laude) and his PhD in Germanic Linguistics both from UC Berkeley.
Peter Woods earned his BA in international affairs of Russia and Eastern Europe from George Washington University and his MA and PhD in Germanic linguistics from UC Berkeley
2025-06-2107 minWe’ve All Heard It BeforeDemocrat vs. DemocraticIn this episode, Mike and Peter discuss the conservative strategy of using the word "democrat" instead of "democratic".
2025-06-2008 minWe’ve All Heard It BeforeKaroline Leavitt: The Meaning Of Insurrection And How It's Being Applied To The Current Anti-Ice ProtestsIn this episode, Mike and Peter discuss the meaning of the word "Insurrection" and how Karoline Leavitt uses it to defend the Trump administration's reaction to peaceful protests.
Michael Fragomeni earned his Bachelor of Arts in History (Magna Cum Laude) and his PhD in Germanic Linguistics both from UC Berkeley.
Peter Woods earned his BA in international affairs of Russia and Eastern Europe from George Washington University and his MA and PhD in Germanic linguistics from UC Berkeley
2025-06-1710 min
Archdiocese of BrisbaneA Christmas Prayer of Love and Adoration – Let’s Pray with Very Rev Peter Dillon, Vicar GeneralLet’s Pray withV ery Rev Peter Dillon, Vicar General a Christmas prayer of love and adoration of Christ. The prayer that Very Rev Peter Dillon says in this is ‘Light of the World’ from the book 'At The Name of Jesus' by Michael O’Neill McGrath and Richard N Fragomeni.2024-12-1701 min
The Nugget Climbing PodcastEP 138: Q&A 6 (feat. Taylor Fragomeni) — Ways to Improve Your Climbing if Access is Limited, and More Patron QuestionsMy close friend Taylor Fragomeni joins me for Q&A 6! We talked about ways to improve your climbing if your access to the gym or crag is limited, and we tackled Patron questions about bouldering at night, best bang-for-your-buck strength exercises, beta videos, daily hangboarding, how to warm up for max hangs on a lifting day, and route and boulder pyramids.We are supported by these amazing BIG GIVERS:Leo Franchi, Michael Roy, David Lahaie, Robert Freehill, Jeremiah Johnson, Scott Donahue, Eli Conlee, Skyler Maxwell, and Craig LeeBecome a Patron:patreon.com...2022-10-031h 15
MusiCuriososOrquestra Sinfônica de Santa Maria & Companhia de Ballet Ivone Freire - O Lago dos CisnesConvidados: Beatriz Fonseca (Diretora de arte), Michael Fragomeni (Solista)
Roteiro e Apresentação: Nayana Di Giuseppe Germano
Gravação e edição: Luiz Vinícius Costa
Episódio gravado em 06/06/20222022-06-1344 min
Flat Five podcast#9 Bridge and WolakIan meets with Michael Bridge and Kornel Wolak to discuss their mentorship program, the emotional journey of live performance, mental health with artists, and how they came to be as a duo. Bridge & Wolak articulate ideas so eloquently, Ian's vocabulary elevated at the end of the conversation.2021-06-111h 04