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Theology for the CuriousEp.131- The Road to Reformation: Henry, Edward and Mary—English Reformation Pt.1Click here to text us your thoughts and questions!Who was Henry VIII and how did he come to power? Why did his marriage to Catherine of Aragon get into to trouble? Who was Anne Boleyn and why did she become such a significant influence among the Protestants and yet simultaneously such a thorn in Henry’s side? How did Henry’s only son Edward influence the charge of the reformation, and what were the unthinkable consequences of his early death and the ascension of his half sister Mary to the throne? The English reformation was...2025-07-2351 min
From Lost To The River(9 min) You Are Not Broken | The System IsLanguage coach Bianca González and I explore how confidence, mindset, and emotional blocks like frustration & fear shape language learning. We challenge perfectionism and discuss learner-centered coaching vs outdated grammar drills. Follow Mary Costello on LinkedIn to join Bianca’s weekly bilingual coffee chats. A safe space to speak English (& Spanish!)
2025-06-1909 minFrom Lost To The River(8 min) Positivity & The Sexiest Accent in the World!I discuss how my positive approach to language learning helps people use what they already know. Hear my take on why connecting with the people you're speaking to matters more than speaking perfect English. It’s all about USING English with clarity and feeling great doing it. Follow me on Linkedin for more English confidence tips.
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New Books in Christian StudiesRichard Calis, "The Discovery of Ottoman Greece: Knowledge, Encounter, and Belief in the Mediterranean World of Martin Crusius" (Harvard UP, 2025)In the late sixteenth century, a German Lutheran scholar named Martin Crusius compiled an exceptionally rich record of Greek life under Ottoman rule. Although he never left his home in the university town of Tübingen, Crusius spent decades annotating books and manuscripts, corresponding with the Greek Orthodox Patriarch, and interviewing Greek Orthodox alms-seekers. Ultimately, he gathered his research into a seminal work called the Turcograecia, which served for centuries as Europe’s foremost source on Ottoman Greece. Yet as Richard Calis reveals, Crusius’s massive—and largely untapped—archive has much more to tell us about how early modern Euro...2025-05-191h 01
New Books in German StudiesRichard Calis, "The Discovery of Ottoman Greece: Knowledge, Encounter, and Belief in the Mediterranean World of Martin Crusius" (Harvard UP, 2025)In the late sixteenth century, a German Lutheran scholar named Martin Crusius compiled an exceptionally rich record of Greek life under Ottoman rule. Although he never left his home in the university town of Tübingen, Crusius spent decades annotating books and manuscripts, corresponding with the Greek Orthodox Patriarch, and interviewing Greek Orthodox alms-seekers. Ultimately, he gathered his research into a seminal work called the Turcograecia, which served for centuries as Europe’s foremost source on Ottoman Greece. Yet as Richard Calis reveals, Crusius’s massive—and largely untapped—archive has much more to tell us about how early modern Euro...2025-05-191h 01From Lost To The River(30 min) De “Me da Vergüenza Hablar” a Expresarte con ConfianzaHoy, me acompaña Nacho Fernández, coach de español. Hablamos sobre bloqueos mentales como el miedo y el perfeccionismo, y exploramos cómo el coaching, la escucha pasiva y hablar desde el primer día pueden ayudarte a ganar verdadera confianza, rápidamente. I speak Spanish on this one too!
2025-05-0230 minFrom Lost To The River(4.5 min) No Es Memorizar Frases - Es ConversarMiguel Ángel Carrasco comparte su visión sobre cómo ha evolucionado con el tiempo la mentalidad española respecto al aprendizaje del inglés. Habla con honestidad sobre sus primeros pasos, marcados por el estrés, la presión y la necesidad de memorizar frases lo más rápido posible. Pero con los años, esa urgencia fue desapareciendo y priorizó lo esencial, comunicarse, frente al perfeccionismo inicial.
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2025-04-3004 minFrom Lost To The River(4.5 min) Atrévete a Hablar | Aprende en Pequeñas DosisCOO of 'Toys R Us' Miguel Ángel Carrasco joins me again to talk about how daring to make mistakes & using English in real-life, high-pressure situations builds fluency & confidence. He shares how the short videos and passive learning materials that I send him have helped keep English present in his day to day routine. He reflects on the value of real, flexible conversations and connecting emotionally with topics to make learning more natural and more accessible.
2025-04-2904 minFrom Lost To The River(4 min) The Amazon StoryI reflect on the 'Chicken Story' and how being laughed at by a shop full of strangers impacted me more than I realised. I then share another language mix-up with an Amazon delivery guy. Looking back, I’ve learned these moments are a key part of the learning process. Even if we upset a few Amazon guys along the way! Watch it HERE with subtitles
2025-04-2504 minFrom Lost To The River(3 min) The Chicken StoryHere is a funny story from my early days in Spain when my basic Spanish skills led to a hilarious mix-up at the butcher's! It’s a lighthearted reminder that making mistakes is a natural part of learning and often leads to the best memories. Watch it with subtitles here on YouTube
2025-04-2503 minFrom Lost To The River(2.5 min) Learning Tips for Busy PeopleHow to embrace English without studying. Lauren Martin shares her passive learning tips and how to make the most of “dead time”. Simple, everyday habits that build your confidence and fit easily into your daily routine, not the other way around. Listen to the full two-part 'Embracing Imperfection' conversation in the episode library.
2025-04-2502 minFrom Lost To The River(4 min) Finding Confidence in Your Own JourneyThe impact of comparison and the pressure to be perfect often slows us down. From feeling inspired by others' fluency to the struggle of comparing ourselves to unattainable standards, Lauren Martin and I explore how focusing on your own journey leads to increased confidence and faster progress. The full 'Embracing Imperfection' conversation is available in the episode library.
2025-04-2403 minFrom Lost To The River(4.5 min) Clarity Over PerfectionLauren Martin and I talk about the inner critic that blocks us, the fear of mistakes, and the freedom that comes from letting go. A powerful reminder that it’s not about perfection, it’s about connection. Listen to our two-part 'Embracing Imperfection' conversation in the episode library. Follow Lauren on Instagram
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NBN Book of the DaySteven Hahn, "Illiberal America: A History" (Norton, 2024)If your reaction to the January 6, 2021, insurrection at the Capitol was to think, 'That’s not us,' think again. In Illiberal America: A History (Norton, 2024), a Pulitzer Prize–winning historian uncovers a powerful illiberalism as deep-seated in the American past as the founding ideals.A storm of illiberalism, building in the United States for years, unleashed its destructive force in the Capitol insurrection of January 6, 2021. The attack on American democracy and images of mob violence led many to recoil, thinking “That’s not us.” But now we must think again, for Steven Hahn shows in his startling ne...2025-04-2451 minFrom Lost To The River(2 min) The Other Side of MisunderstandingIn this extract from Episode 3, La Comunicación, I explore a simple but powerful truth: communication isn’t just about you. Background noise, distractions, even the listener’s state of mind can all get in the way. So if someone doesn’t understand you, it might not be your English — or your fault. I hope this short reflection helps take some pressure off and helps you see things a little differently.
2025-04-2302 minFrom Lost To The River(23 min) Embracing Imperfection (Part 2) Una Charla en InglésLauren and I continue our conversation about the pressure of perfectionism, particularly in Spain, where the emphasis on flawless grammar creates anxiety and a reluctance to speak up. We explore the importance of self-acceptance & how to celebrate your English progress, instead of comparing your level to that of native speakers. Follow Lauren HERE on Instagram.
2025-04-0323 minFrom Lost To The River(27 min) Embracing Imperfection (Part 1) Una Charla en InglésIn this first part of a two-part conversation, I’m speaking with Lauren Martin, a multilingual copywriting expert who helps language coaches connect with their clients' needs. We explore the psychology of confidence, the importance of embracing mistakes for growth, and the damaging impact of perfectionism in language learning. Lauren shares some valuable insights, such as how to use 'dead time' to increase your exposure to English in fun and interesting ways like listening to podcasts. Enjoy!
2025-04-0327 minFrom Lost To The River(6 min) How to Speak English with Confidence | with Alba GuerreroToday I'm chatting with English Teacher, Alba Guerrero González about why fluency beats perfection when speaking English. We discuss Spanish learners' biggest struggles, overcoming fear, and why mistakes are your best teachers. Follow Alba on Instagram & Tik Tok and watch her super cool English learning tips & tricks. Mil gracias por tu tiempo Alba!
2025-03-3105 minFrom Lost To The River(10 min) My Story | Fear, Frustration & Finding My PurposeIn this deeply personal ‘off-camera’ conversation with Sarah Smit, I share how the pandemic forced me to rethink my path. How my frustrations with Spain brought out a darker, more negative side of my personality. And how transforming this negativity has shaped me, allowing me to ultimately find my purpose: helping others break free from their fears of communicating in English. From stand-up comedy to language coaching, this is a story of growth, resilience, and transformation.
2025-03-2610 minFrom Lost To The River(8 min) Deja de Buscar la Perfección | Una Charla en InglésHere’s an extract from my conversation with Sarah Smit, a polyglot and language expert who knows firsthand what it takes to go from zero to fluent, because she did just that while living in the Netherlands for over a decade. We discuss the mindset shifts that truly build confidence in a second language and how my empathy for my clients’ experiences forms the foundation of my coaching. Follow me on LinkedIn for insights!
2025-03-2308 minFrom Lost To The River(20 min) Una Charla en español | The Spanish MindsetToday, I’m speaking with my client, Miguel Ángel Carrasco Delgado, COO of PRG (Toys R Us & Prenatal), who has nearly 40 years of experience working with top brands like Sephora. He shares how he overcame the fear of making mistakes and built confidence in using English for business. We explore the key mindset shifts that boosted his confidence, along with practical tips for Spanish professionals looking to speak English more confidently.
2025-03-0819 minFrom Lost To The River(14 min) Fluency Over Perfection | The Key to Speaking EnglishStruggling with your accent? You’re not alone. In this episode, we break down why perfection is overrated and how real communication is the main objective. Hear insights from Alberto Rodríguez on the Spanish-English pronunciation clash and why confidence matters more than flawless speech. Follow me on Linkedin for more English confidence tips!
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Podcast de El RadioLa gran tentación. El Radio 2.910Vienen cargados de millones fruto de su inmensa riqueza petrolera y presentan ofertas que algunos califican de irrechazables. Curiosamente, parece que sólo se fijan en futbolistas del Real Madrid. Sí, también en Baena, pero las megaofertas se han hecho por Vinicius y Rodrygo. Y hay que ver de qué forma tan diferente han tratado los ciudadanos periodistas el caso de ambos jugadores brasileños. Al margen, claro, de que sorprende que no hayan puesto sus ojos en ninguna de las superestrellas del Barça.
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Princeton UP Ideas PodcastRichard Bourke, "Hegel’s World Revolutions" (Princeton UP, 2023)G.W.F. Hegel was widely seen as the greatest philosopher of his age. Ever since, his work has shaped debates about issues as varied as religion, aesthetics and metaphysics. His most lasting contribution was his vision of history and politics. In Hegel’s World Revolutions (Princeton UP, 2023), Richard Bourke returns to Hegel’s original arguments, clarifying their true import and illuminating their relevance to contemporary society. Bourke shows that central to Hegel’s thought was his anatomy of the modern world. On the one hand he claimed that modernity was a deliverance from subjection, but on the other he saw i...2025-01-251h 10
New Books in HistoryRichard Bourke, "Hegel’s World Revolutions" (Princeton UP, 2023)G.W.F. Hegel was widely seen as the greatest philosopher of his age. Ever since, his work has shaped debates about issues as varied as religion, aesthetics and metaphysics. His most lasting contribution was his vision of history and politics. In Hegel’s World Revolutions (Princeton UP, 2023), Richard Bourke returns to Hegel’s original arguments, clarifying their true import and illuminating their relevance to contemporary society. Bourke shows that central to Hegel’s thought was his anatomy of the modern world. On the one hand he claimed that modernity was a deliverance from subjection, but on the other he saw i...2025-01-251h 10NBN Book of the DayRichard Bourke, "Hegel’s World Revolutions" (Princeton UP, 2023)G.W.F. Hegel was widely seen as the greatest philosopher of his age. Ever since, his work has shaped debates about issues as varied as religion, aesthetics and metaphysics. His most lasting contribution was his vision of history and politics. In Hegel’s World Revolutions (Princeton UP, 2023), Richard Bourke returns to Hegel’s original arguments, clarifying their true import and illuminating their relevance to contemporary society. Bourke shows that central to Hegel’s thought was his anatomy of the modern world. On the one hand he claimed that modernity was a deliverance from subjection, but on the other he saw i...2025-01-251h 10
New Books in Critical TheoryRichard Bourke, "Hegel’s World Revolutions" (Princeton UP, 2023)G.W.F. Hegel was widely seen as the greatest philosopher of his age. Ever since, his work has shaped debates about issues as varied as religion, aesthetics and metaphysics. His most lasting contribution was his vision of history and politics. In Hegel’s World Revolutions (Princeton UP, 2023), Richard Bourke returns to Hegel’s original arguments, clarifying their true import and illuminating their relevance to contemporary society. Bourke shows that central to Hegel’s thought was his anatomy of the modern world. On the one hand he claimed that modernity was a deliverance from subjection, but on the other he saw i...2025-01-251h 10New Books in German StudiesRichard Bourke, "Hegel’s World Revolutions" (Princeton UP, 2023)G.W.F. Hegel was widely seen as the greatest philosopher of his age. Ever since, his work has shaped debates about issues as varied as religion, aesthetics and metaphysics. His most lasting contribution was his vision of history and politics. In Hegel’s World Revolutions (Princeton UP, 2023), Richard Bourke returns to Hegel’s original arguments, clarifying their true import and illuminating their relevance to contemporary society. Bourke shows that central to Hegel’s thought was his anatomy of the modern world. On the one hand he claimed that modernity was a deliverance from subjection, but on the other he saw i...2025-01-251h 10From Lost To The River(2.5 min) ¿Eres Una Persona Perfeccionista?In this episode, I talk about how perfectionism can stop us from improving in a new language. I’ll share my personal journey of accepting my accent and occasional mistakes in Spanish, and how this mindset shift can help you embrace your unique voice in English.
When you accept your English as it is today, you’ll feel more confident, speak up more, and improve faster. Even us native speakers don’t speak perfect (by the book) English!
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💬 Have a que...2024-12-1102 minFrom Lost To The River(4 min) F.E.A.R | el Miedo al RidículoAqui tienes un extracto del capítulo 3. Here I explore how our fear of making mistakes and worrying about others’ reactions can create false beliefs about our abilities.
It’s so common for us to assume that others won’t understand us (before we even try), or that our language skills aren’t "good enough" - but this is just F.E.A.R.: False Evidence Appearing Real.
There are many factors involved in communication, many of which are out of your control.
If you found this helpful, subscribe to the podcast for more insi...2024-12-1104 minFrom Lost To The River(5 min) Maneras Fáciles de Mejorar tu Inglés Diario¡Ya estamos en diciembre! Un mes de celebraciones, reuniones, y por supuesto aprendizaje.
Entre reuniones sociales, comidas y luces de Navidad, es importante recordar que disfrutar de las festividades y aprender inglés sí es posible.
Escuchar podcast es una de las muchas formas de aprender inglés de forma natural y sin esfuerzo. Recuerda que exponerte al idioma no es solo para el “ahora”, es una inversión a futuro, mejora tu comprensión a largo plazo y ganarás confianza al hablar.
Este mes, entre celebraciones y propósitos, cada vez que escuches...2024-12-1005 minFrom Lost To The River(4 min) "Tú Puedes" Your English Is Better Than You ThinkEn este extracto del primer capítulo, abordo la lucha de sentir que "no eres lo suficientemente bueno" ("not good enough") al hablar inglés y por qué es hora de cambiar esa mentalidad. A continuación, algunos puntos claves que aprenderás:
Tu nivel de inglés es mejor de lo que piensas.
La comunicación es más importante que la perfección.
El impacto de establecer metas poco realistas como "hablar como un nativo".
Lecciones de mi propia experiencia aprendiendo español.
¡TÚ PUEDES LOGRARLO! Con pequeños pasos y un cambio de mentalidad, alcanzarás res...2024-12-1003 minFrom Lost To The River(21 min) La ComunicaciónListen to why others’ reactions affect our confidence when speaking English and how many communication factors are beyond our control. Learn why mutual effort matters, why fears about mistakes are often false, and how to reset your perspective. Plus, language expert Lauren Martin shares insights on smoother communication. Enjoy practical tips and my F.E.A.R. acronym for anxiety.
2024-11-1421 minFrom Lost To The River(21 min) La PerfeccíonIn this episode of From Lost to the River, I talk about why perfectionism can block your progress and how embracing your accent and your mistakes can actually help you connect with confidence. You'll hear a Spanish speaker’s perspective on letting go of shame when speaking English. Follow me on LinkedIn for daily confidence tips.
2024-10-2621 minFrom Lost To The River(17 min) Bienvenidos al Podcast | "Tú Puedes"Welcome to the first episode of From Lost To The River. I'm Richard, and after 14 years of learning Spanish, I understand how frustrating it can feel to speak a second language. I’ve been there, staying quiet out of fear of making mistakes. In this episode, I’ll share how letting go of perfectionism helped me become myself in Spanish and how you can do the same in English.
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New Books in British StudiesCaroline Burt and Richard Partington, "Arise, England: Six Kings and the Making of the English State" (Faber & Faber, 2024)Arise, England: Six Kings and the Making of the English State (Faber & Faber, 2024) offers a lively, new and sweeping history of the rise of the state in Plantagenet England.Between 1199 and 1399, English politics was high drama. These two centuries witnessed savage political blood-letting - including civil war, deposition, the murder of kings and the ruthless execution of rebel lords - as well as international warfare, devastating national pandemic, economic crisis and the first major peasant uprising in English history.Arise, England uses the six Plantagenet kings who ruled during these two centuries to explore England's eme...2024-09-171h 11
New Books in Military HistoryCaroline Burt and Richard Partington, "Arise, England: Six Kings and the Making of the English State" (Faber & Faber, 2024)Arise, England: Six Kings and the Making of the English State (Faber & Faber, 2024) offers a lively, new and sweeping history of the rise of the state in Plantagenet England.Between 1199 and 1399, English politics was high drama. These two centuries witnessed savage political blood-letting - including civil war, deposition, the murder of kings and the ruthless execution of rebel lords - as well as international warfare, devastating national pandemic, economic crisis and the first major peasant uprising in English history.Arise, England uses the six Plantagenet kings who ruled during these two centuries to explore England's eme...2024-09-171h 11
New Books in Performing ArtsMarissa Nicosia, "Imagining Time in the English Chronicle Play: Historical Futures, 1590-1660" (Oxford UP, 2023)Imagining Time in the English Chronicle Play: Historical Futures, 1590-1660 (Oxford University Press, 2023) argues that dramatic narratives about monarchy and succession codified speculative futures in the early modern English cultural imaginary. This book considers chronicle plays—plays written for the public stage and play pamphlets composed when the playhouses were closed during the civil wars—in order to examine the formal and material ways that playwrights imagined futures in dramatic works that were purportedly about the past.Through close readings of William Shakespeare's 1&2 Henry IV, Richard III, Shakespeare's and John Fletcher's All is True, Samuel Rowley's When You S...2024-08-1146 minNew Books in British StudiesMarissa Nicosia, "Imagining Time in the English Chronicle Play: Historical Futures, 1590-1660" (Oxford UP, 2023)Imagining Time in the English Chronicle Play: Historical Futures, 1590-1660 (Oxford University Press, 2023) argues that dramatic narratives about monarchy and succession codified speculative futures in the early modern English cultural imaginary. This book considers chronicle plays—plays written for the public stage and play pamphlets composed when the playhouses were closed during the civil wars—in order to examine the formal and material ways that playwrights imagined futures in dramatic works that were purportedly about the past.Through close readings of William Shakespeare's 1&2 Henry IV, Richard III, Shakespeare's and John Fletcher's All is True, Samuel Rowley's When You S...2024-08-1146 minNew Books in British StudiesHenry Reece, "The Fall: The Last Days of the English Republic" (Yale UP, 2024)Why did England's one experiment in republican rule fail?Oliver Cromwell's death in 1658 sparked a period of unrivalled turmoil and confusion in English history. In less than two years, there were close to ten changes of government; rival armies of Englishmen faced each other across the Scottish border; and the Long Parliament was finally dissolved after two decades. Why was this period so turbulent, and why did the republic, backed by a formidable standing army, come crashing down in such spectacular fashion?In The Fall: The Last Days of the English Republic (Yale UP, 2024), Henry Re...2024-06-2336 minNBN Book of the DayJesse McCarthy, "The Blue Period: Black Writing in the Early Cold War" (U Chicago Press, 2024)‘The result is that, at the present time, the world is at an impasse.’In 1956, Aimé Césaire pronounced the world to be at an impasse while renouncing his allegiance to the French Communist Party. In Jesse McCarthy’s The Blue Period: Black Writing in the Early Cold War (U Chicago Press, 2024), this foreclosure of ideological avenues, this loss of belief in the prevailing modes of political praxis restricts and overdetermines the scope of writing and possibilities of culture during the Cold War. Although this story of Cold War disillusionment may sound familiar to readers of Mark Grief’s Th...2024-05-261h 13New Books in British StudiesRichard T. Rodríguez, "A Kiss Across the Ocean: Transatlantic Intimacies of British Post-Punk and US Latinidad" (Duke UP, 2022)In A Kiss Across the Ocean: Transatlantic Intimacies of British Post-Punk and US Latinidad (Duke UP, 2022), Richard T. Rodríguez examines the relationship between British post-punk musicians and their Latinx audiences in the United States since the 1980s. Melding memoir with cultural criticism, Rodríguez spotlights a host of influential bands and performers including Siouxsie and the Banshees, Adam Ant, Bauhaus, Soft Cell, Frankie Goes to Hollywood, and Pet Shop Boys. He recounts these bands’ importance for him and other Latinx kids and discusses their frequent identification with these bands’ glamorous performance of difference. Whether it was Siouxsie Sioux drawing...2024-02-091h 07
New Books in MusicRichard T. Rodríguez, "A Kiss Across the Ocean: Transatlantic Intimacies of British Post-Punk and US Latinidad" (Duke UP, 2022)In A Kiss Across the Ocean: Transatlantic Intimacies of British Post-Punk and US Latinidad (Duke UP, 2022), Richard T. Rodríguez examines the relationship between British post-punk musicians and their Latinx audiences in the United States since the 1980s. Melding memoir with cultural criticism, Rodríguez spotlights a host of influential bands and performers including Siouxsie and the Banshees, Adam Ant, Bauhaus, Soft Cell, Frankie Goes to Hollywood, and Pet Shop Boys. He recounts these bands’ importance for him and other Latinx kids and discusses their frequent identification with these bands’ glamorous performance of difference. Whether it was Siouxsie Sioux drawing...2024-02-091h 07
New Books in Popular CultureRichard T. Rodríguez, "A Kiss Across the Ocean: Transatlantic Intimacies of British Post-Punk and US Latinidad" (Duke UP, 2022)In A Kiss Across the Ocean: Transatlantic Intimacies of British Post-Punk and US Latinidad (Duke UP, 2022), Richard T. Rodríguez examines the relationship between British post-punk musicians and their Latinx audiences in the United States since the 1980s. Melding memoir with cultural criticism, Rodríguez spotlights a host of influential bands and performers including Siouxsie and the Banshees, Adam Ant, Bauhaus, Soft Cell, Frankie Goes to Hollywood, and Pet Shop Boys. He recounts these bands’ importance for him and other Latinx kids and discusses their frequent identification with these bands’ glamorous performance of difference. Whether it was Siouxsie Sioux drawing...2024-02-091h 07
New Books in Latino StudiesRichard T. Rodríguez, "A Kiss Across the Ocean: Transatlantic Intimacies of British Post-Punk and US Latinidad" (Duke UP, 2022)In A Kiss Across the Ocean: Transatlantic Intimacies of British Post-Punk and US Latinidad (Duke UP, 2022), Richard T. Rodríguez examines the relationship between British post-punk musicians and their Latinx audiences in the United States since the 1980s. Melding memoir with cultural criticism, Rodríguez spotlights a host of influential bands and performers including Siouxsie and the Banshees, Adam Ant, Bauhaus, Soft Cell, Frankie Goes to Hollywood, and Pet Shop Boys. He recounts these bands’ importance for him and other Latinx kids and discusses their frequent identification with these bands’ glamorous performance of difference. Whether it was Siouxsie Sioux drawing...2024-02-091h 07New Books in Performing ArtsLaurent Dubois, “The Banjo: America’s African Instrument” (Harvard UP, 2016)Most scholars of popular music use songs, artists, and clubs as the key texts and sites in their exploration of the social, cultural, political, and economic effects of music. Laurent Dubois‘ new book looks at the history of an instrument, the banjo, to help us better understand American history and culture. Dubois also helps readers understand the banjo as part of an Afro-Atlantic musical heritage.In The Banjo: Americas African Instrument (Harvard University Press, 2015), Dubois examines how the banjo came into existence in the Americas and what it reveals about debates about American culture. Dubois book starts in...2023-12-3045 minNew Books in MusicLaurent Dubois, “The Banjo: America’s African Instrument” (Harvard UP, 2016)Most scholars of popular music use songs, artists, and clubs as the key texts and sites in their exploration of the social, cultural, political, and economic effects of music. Laurent Dubois‘ new book looks at the history of an instrument, the banjo, to help us better understand American history and culture. Dubois also helps readers understand the banjo as part of an Afro-Atlantic musical heritage.In The Banjo: Americas African Instrument (Harvard University Press, 2015), Dubois examines how the banjo came into existence in the Americas and what it reveals about debates about American culture. Dubois book starts in...2023-12-3045 min
followHIMRevelation 15-22 • Part 1 • Dr. Richard D. Draper • Dec 25 - Dec 31How does understanding Jesus Christ’s ultimate victory over sin and death build your faith? Dr. Richard Drapers delves into profound insights into the final chapters of the Book of Revelation. Explore the triumphant narrative of Jesus Christ as the Lion and the Lamb.Show Notes (English, French, Spanish, Portuguese): https://followhim.co/new-testament-episodes-41-52/Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/follow-him-a-come-follow-me-podcast/id1545433056YouTube: https://youtu.be/CcsL6euW3O0Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/followhimpodcastSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/15G9TTz8yLp0dQyEcBQ8BYPl...2023-12-201h 08New Books in Performing ArtsGreg Beets and Richard Whymark, "A Curious Mix of People: The Underground Scene of '90s Austin" (U Texas Press, 2023)Ask anyone outside of Austin what they know about the city and chances are the first thing they'll mention is the music. While the Armadillo Era has been well-chronicled, there is no book about Austin music in the 90s. In their new book, A Curious Mix of People: The Underground Scene of '90s Austin (University of Texas Press, 2023), veterans of the sccene Greg Beets and Richard Whymark have put together an oral history of the decade. Beets and Whymark are not trying to cover all of the music made in Austin during the 1990s; they're most interested in the und...2023-11-051h 10New Books in Popular CultureGreg Beets and Richard Whymark, "A Curious Mix of People: The Underground Scene of '90s Austin" (U Texas Press, 2023)Ask anyone outside of Austin what they know about the city and chances are the first thing they'll mention is the music. While the Armadillo Era has been well-chronicled, there is no book about Austin music in the 90s. In their new book, A Curious Mix of People: The Underground Scene of '90s Austin (University of Texas Press, 2023), veterans of the sccene Greg Beets and Richard Whymark have put together an oral history of the decade. Beets and Whymark are not trying to cover all of the music made in Austin during the 1990s; they're most interested in the und...2023-11-051h 10New Books in MusicGreg Beets and Richard Whymark, "A Curious Mix of People: The Underground Scene of '90s Austin" (U Texas Press, 2023)Ask anyone outside of Austin what they know about the city and chances are the first thing they'll mention is the music. While the Armadillo Era has been well-chronicled, there is no book about Austin music in the 90s. In their new book, A Curious Mix of People: The Underground Scene of '90s Austin (University of Texas Press, 2023), veterans of the sccene Greg Beets and Richard Whymark have put together an oral history of the decade. Beets and Whymark are not trying to cover all of the music made in Austin during the 1990s; they're most interested in the und...2023-11-051h 10
New Books in Animal StudiesRichard C. Hoffmann, "The Catch: An Environmental History of Medieval European Fisheries" (Cambridge UP, 2023)The Catch: An Environmental History of Medieval European Fisheries (Cambridge UP, 2023) provides a comprehensive examination of European engagement with aquatic systems between c. 500 and 1500 CE. Using textual, zooarchaeological, and natural records, Richard C. Hoffmann's unique study spans marine and freshwater fisheries across western Christendom, discusses effects of human-nature relations and presents a deeper understanding of evolving European aquatic ecosystems. Changing climates, landscapes, and fishing pressures affected local stocks enough to shift values of fish, fishing rights, and dietary expectations. Readers learn what the abbess Waldetrudis in seventh-century Hainault, King Ramiro II (d.1157) of Aragon, and thirteenth-century physician Al...2023-08-0759 min
New Books in FoodRichard C. Hoffmann, "The Catch: An Environmental History of Medieval European Fisheries" (Cambridge UP, 2023)The Catch: An Environmental History of Medieval European Fisheries (Cambridge UP, 2023) provides a comprehensive examination of European engagement with aquatic systems between c. 500 and 1500 CE. Using textual, zooarchaeological, and natural records, Richard C. Hoffmann's unique study spans marine and freshwater fisheries across western Christendom, discusses effects of human-nature relations and presents a deeper understanding of evolving European aquatic ecosystems. Changing climates, landscapes, and fishing pressures affected local stocks enough to shift values of fish, fishing rights, and dietary expectations. Readers learn what the abbess Waldetrudis in seventh-century Hainault, King Ramiro II (d.1157) of Aragon, and thirteenth-century physician Al...2023-08-0758 min
New Books in Environmental StudiesRichard C. Hoffmann, "The Catch: An Environmental History of Medieval European Fisheries" (Cambridge UP, 2023)The Catch: An Environmental History of Medieval European Fisheries (Cambridge UP, 2023) provides a comprehensive examination of European engagement with aquatic systems between c. 500 and 1500 CE. Using textual, zooarchaeological, and natural records, Richard C. Hoffmann's unique study spans marine and freshwater fisheries across western Christendom, discusses effects of human-nature relations and presents a deeper understanding of evolving European aquatic ecosystems. Changing climates, landscapes, and fishing pressures affected local stocks enough to shift values of fish, fishing rights, and dietary expectations. Readers learn what the abbess Waldetrudis in seventh-century Hainault, King Ramiro II (d.1157) of Aragon, and thirteenth-century physician Al...2023-08-0759 min
New Books in FinanceChris Desan on Making Money (Recall This Buck)Our Recall this Buck series, back in 2020 and 2021, explored the history of money, ranging from the earliest forms of labor IOUs to the modern world of bitcoin and electronically distributed value. We began by focusing on the rise of capitalism, the Bank of England, and how an explosion of liquidity changed everything.We were lucky to do so, just before the Pandemic struck, with Christine Desan of Harvard Law School, who recently published Making Money: Coin, Currency, and the Coming of Capitalism (Oxford University Press, 2014). She is also managing editor of JustMoney.org, a website that explores money a...2023-07-0547 min
Pro Politics with Zac McCraryAcclaimed Author Richard Norton Smith on His New Biography of Gerald Ford, An Ordinary ManSend us a textRichard Norton Smith is a renowned historian, a former director of five presidential libraries, & author whose latest work - Ordinary Man - chronicles the life and career of Gerald Ford. In this conversation, we talk the insurgent rise of Ford as he takes on the local GOP machine, his ascent through the House GOP of the 50s and 60s, the fortuitous events that led him to become Vice President and then President upon Nixon's resignation, his very narrow loss in 1976, & why the Ford Presidency and his enduring impact on America is much more...2023-05-1655 min