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Screen Thom on Ry(e)Screen Thom on Ry Ep 40 "Summer of Superman Special""Look! Up in the sky! It's a bird! It's a plane! It's..." the Screen Thom on Ry "Summer of Superman Special"! Join Another Take podcast co-host Ryan Clem Barnes, screen studies professor Ryan Izay, Against the Current podcast host Eli Hollingsworth, communication and media studies professor emeritus Dr. Alex Wainer, and me as we discuss Warner Bros. new box-office hit... Superman. Before we "leap tall buildings in a single bound," we discuss the twin controversies--or "non-troversies"--that dogged the movie before release: writer/director/producer James Gunn vs. Snyder "Bros" and Gunn vs. political pundits. Then we look at...2025-07-1658 min![STRENGTH IN SOLIDARITY : APA Division 45 [Dr. Kevin Cokley\'s Presidential Task Force]](https://d3t3ozftmdmh3i.cloudfront.net/staging/podcast_uploaded_episode/31386767/31386767-1751262139693-b311a2de7f46b.jpg)
STRENGTH IN SOLIDARITY : APA Division 45 [Dr. Kevin Cokley's Presidential Task Force]Season 3 Episode #2: Words of Wisdom From a Prominent African American Psychologist [Dr. Thomas Parham]Welcome to Season 3, Episode 1 of the Strength in Solidarity podcast. This will be the final season of our Strength in Solidarity podcast series. Thank you so much for tuning in this far. Thank you for all the support, and we hope you continue to share our show in your communities as you continue to fight racism with cross-racial/ethnic solidarity towards being accomplices.In this episode, we met with Dr. Thomas Parham to discuss how he has been engaging in cross-racial/ethnic solidarity in his leadership endeavors.Thomas A. Parham, Ph.D., is the 11 th presi...2025-06-3058 min
Screen Thom on Ry(e)Episode 39 "Summertime and the TV Is Plenty"In Screen Thom on Ry episode 39 “Summertime and the TVIs Plenty,” join Another Take podcast cohost @ryanclembarnes, screen studies professor @rizay_photos, and podcaster @therealelihollingsworth as we ask “WTFilm?” with Thunderbolts receiving critical raves but already gone from theatres after a month. Then in our feature story, we’ll plug the TV series and performances we hope receive Emmy nominations next month. Finally, in “Hot Takes,” we’ll talk about the films, shows, and events that have us buzzing! 🎬😄💖2025-06-2159 minScreen Thom on Ry(e)Episode 38 "Show Biz Blues"In Screen Thom on Ry(e) episode 38 “Show Biz Blues ,” join Another Take podcast cohosts @ryanclembarnes & #JaemenKennedy, and screen studies professor @rizay_photos as we ask “WTFilm?” with which fandom is most toxic--Star Wars, Trekkies, Snyder Bros, or Marvel Zombies? Then in our feature story, we’ll discuss how business decisions made by media conglomerates affect viewing choices, from Standard & Poor's downgrade of Warner Bros. Discovery credit rating to Sesame Street finding a new home on Netflix. Finally, in “Hot Takes,” we’ll talk about the films, shows, and events that have us buzzing, including a salient question from "A long time ago in...2025-05-251h 03
The DDQ Podcast: Where conversation meets examination, and sparks transformation!Episode 19: Mother-Daughter Special with Sonda Parham & Ricki Gordon**Before listening to this episode, you may want to listen to Episode 18: Holding Space - Honoring, Loss, Longing, and all Forms of Mothering**
The DDQ Podcast: Mothers & Daughters series is a special collection of powerful conversations celebrating the unique bond between mothers and daughters across generations. In each episode, we share authentic stories, laughter, lessons, and love as we explore how these relationships shape identity, resilience, and purpose. Whether you're a mother, daughter, or simply someone who cherishes deep connections, this series offers inspiration, reflection, and a reminder of the strength we carry through one another.
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Screen Thom on Ry(e)Episode 37 "Hollywood SITREP 2025"In Screen Thom on Ry(e) episode 37 “Hollywood SITREP 2025” join Another Take podcast cohost @ryanclembarnes, screen studies professor @rizay_photos, and AFI student @willdixon.dev as we ask “WTFilm?” with A Minecraft Movie on track to become 2015’s first billion dollar hit. Then in our feature story, we’ll examine how changes in viewing habits, the global economy, and the production pipeline affect content in theatres and at home. Finally, in “Hot Takes,” we’ll talk about the films, shows, and events that have us buzzing! 🎬😄💖2025-04-261h 13Screen Thom on Ry(e)Episode 36 "Live and Let DEI?"In Screen Thom episode 36 “Live and Let DEI?” join Another Take podcast cohosts @ryanclembarnes and #jaemenkennedy and screen studies professor @rizay_photos, as we ask “WTFilm?” with Neon spending triple the production budget of Anora to cinch its five Oscar wins. Tdiscuss the status of DEI in Hollywood with Snow White, Emilia Perez, and Captain America: Brave New World as case studies. Finally, in “Last Call,” we speculate how James Bond will fare now that Amazon has tapped Amy Pascal and David Heyman as franchise custodians. “You used to say ‘Live and let live.’ (You know you did, you know you did, you k...2025-03-2959 minScreen Thom on Ry(e)Episode 35 "Third Annual Groundhog Day Special"In Screen Thom’s “Third Annual Groundhog Day Special,” join Another Take podcast cohost @ryanclembarnes, screen studies professor @rizay_photos, and Movie Friend! @zachhammill as we ask “WTFilm?” with Disney+ changing content warnings on older films like Dumbo and PeterPan. Then we’ll discuss hot topics, including Amazon MGM taking creative control of the James Bond franchise, Vince Gilligan’s plea to his peers to “write more good guys,” and whether anyone really cares about the Blake Lively - Justin Baldoni feud. Finally, in “Last Call,” we discuss the Oscar win(s) we hope for above all. “I got you, Babe.” 🎬😄💖 2025-02-221h 08Screen Thom on Ry(e)Episode 34 "2025 Oscar Nomination Delights and Disses"In Screen Thom’s "2025 Oscar Nomination Delights and Disses" episode, join Another Take podcast cohost @ryanclembarnes, screen studies professor @rizay_photos, and Movie Friend! @zachhammill as we ask “WTFilm?” with Netflix getting the most Academy Award nominations, a record number of subscribers, and raising prices again. Then we’ll discuss our favorite surprise nominations, the disses that infuriate us, and whether the Motion Picture Academy is out of touch with audiences. Finally, in “Last Call,” we examine a trio of Star Wars-related casting surprises. “May the Force be with us.” 🎬😄💖
2025-01-2543 minScreen Thom on Ry(e)Episode 33 "2024: The Year in Review"Join Another Take podcast cohosts Ryan Clem Barnes & Jaemen Kennedy, screen studies professor Ryan Izay, AFI student Will Dixon, and Movie Friend's Zach Hammill as we ask “WTFilm?” with record-setting Thanksgiving box office. Then we’ll discuss 2024’s biggest surprises and disappointments, as well as our most anticipated projects of 2025. Finally, in “Last Call,” the crew recommends films and shows I should watch before filling out my Writers Guild Awards nomination ballot.2024-12-221h 14Screen Thom on Ry(e)Episode 32 "Family Film Forum"In Screen Thom’s Family Film Forum, join Another Take podcast cohost @ryanclembarnes, screen studies professor @rizay_photos, professor emeritus @wainerjr.a, and me as we ask “WTFilm?” with Red One bombing bigly at the domestic box office. Then in our feature story, we discuss the current state of family films and recommend our favorites. Finally, in “Last Call,” we compare two terrific limited series about comic-book villains--The Penguin and Agatha All Along. 🎬😄💖2024-11-231h 13
Screen Thom on Ry(e)Episode 31 "3rd Annual SCREAM Thom Halloween Special"In the Third Annual Scream Thom Halloween Special, join Another Take podcast cohost Ryan "Boo" Barnes @ryanclembarnes, screen studies professor Ryan "Detached Eye" Izay @rizay_photos, American Film Institute student "Were-Will" Dixon @willdixon.dev, and me--"Scream Thom"--as we ask “WTFilm?” with Joker 2 setting a new record for worst second weekend drop for a comic-book movie. Then we discuss our favorite horror franchises in our feature story. Finally in “Last Call,” we scrutinize Variety’s list of top horror films. 🎬👽🧛♂️🧟♂️💖 Click on my bio for the link.👇🏾2024-10-261h 11Screen Thom on Ry(e)Episode 30 “When Cineverses Collapse”Join Another Take podcast cohost @ryanclembarnes, screen studies professor @rizay_photos, and me as we ask “WTFilm?” with HBO’s The Penguin as the sixth Batman TV series without the Dark Knight. Then in our feature story, we question if connected cinematic universes are played out. Finally in “Last Call,” we ponder if people really hate spoilers. 2024-09-281h 18Screen Thom on Ry(e)Episode 29 "Taking Care of Business"Join Another Take podcast cohosts @ryanclembarnes & #jaemenkennedy, screen studies professor @rizay_photos, and me as we ask “WTFilm?” with Disney+ canceling The Acolyte after just one season. Then in our feature story, we examine what the Paramount Global M&A drama and “Hot August" write-downs portend for linear television. Finally in “Last Call,” we ponder why Coppola’s trailer for Megalopolis fabricated quotes from famous critics about his past films.2024-08-231h 17Screen Thom on Ry(e)Episode 28 “Scorsese, Aristotle, and Franchise Fatigue”In Screen Thom Episode 28 "Scorsese, Aristotle, and Franchise Fatigue," join Another Take podcast cohosts @ryanclembarnes & #jaemenkennedy, screen studies professor @rizay_photos, and me as we ask “WTFilm?” with the 2024 summer box office. Then in our feature story, we discuss whether Martin Scorsese was right about superhero films, what Aristotle might think, and larger questions about franchise fatigue and studios’ aversion to risk. Finally in “Last Call,” we discuss our favorite 2024 summer viewing jams. 🎬😄💖2024-07-311h 09Screen Thom on Ry(e)Episode 27 "Multiversity"In Screen Thom Episode 27 "Multiversity," join Another Take podcast cohost @ryanclembarnes, screen studies professor @rizay_photos, AFI student @willdixon.dev, and me as we ask WTFilm? with toxic fanboys striking back at The Acolyte and The Boys. Then in our feature story, we open portals into multiverses depicted in films and TV shows—including Star Trek, Fringe, the CW’s Arrowverse, the Marvel Cinematic Universe, and Everything Everywhere All at Once. Finally in Last Call, we discuss how Inside Out 2 may not be the most original sequel but can help kids and adults deal with anxiety. Get ready to slide into a...2024-06-271h 23Screen Thom on Ry(e)Episode 26 “Stop the Apocalypse: I Want to Get On!?!”Join Another Take podcast cohost @ryanclembarnes, screen studies professor @rizay_photos, film professor @wainerjr.a, and me as we ask WTFilm? with the worst Memorial Day box office in three decades. Then in our feature story, we examine the resurgence of apocalyptic films and TV series. And in Last Call we predict if an upcoming release can salvage the 2024 moviegoing summer. 🎬😄💖2024-05-301h 07Screen Thom on Ry(e)Episode 25 Hollywood SITREP 2024Celebrate the second anniversary of Screen Thom with Another Take podcast cohost #RyanClemBarnes, screen studies professor @rizay_photos, student filmmaker @totally_james123, and me as we ask WTFilm? with the miracle of A24. Then we examine post-strike Hollywood circa 2024 in our feature story. And in Last Call, we commemorate the fifth anniversary of Avengers: Endgame back when people cared about the MCU.2024-04-271h 10Screen Thom on Ry(e)Episode 24 "Is Your Fandom Toxic?"Join Another Take podcast cohost #RyanClemBarnes, history professor #LindsayMarshall, and me as we ask WTFilm? with our take on the Oscar results. Then we examine toxic fandom in our feature story. And in Last Call, we lament the glut of lackluster remakes and sequels.2024-03-261h 05
The EdUp Experience838: The 13th Prescription - with Dr. Thomas Parham, President, California State University, Dominguez Hills (CSUDH), & Dr. J. Luke Wood, President, California State University-SacramentoIt’s YOUR time to #EdUp
In this episode, President Series #262 & 263
YOUR guests are Dr. Thomas Parham, President, California State University, Dominguez Hills (CSUDH), & Dr. J. Luke Wood, President, California State University-Sacramento
YOUR guest co-host is Dr. LaNitra Berger, President & Chair of the Board of Directors at NAFSA, & Associate Professor, History & Art History & Director of the African & African American Studies Program at George Mason University
YOUR host is Dr. Joe Sallustio
YOUR sponsor is Ellucian Live 2024
How does the nation's largest public university system aim to fulfill the promi...2024-03-0457 minScreen Thom on Ry(e)Episode 23 "Second Annual Groundhog Day Special"On Screen Thom’s Second Annual Groundhog Day Special, Another Take podcast cohost #RyanClemBarnes, author and screen studies professor @rizay_photos, and I query if superhero movies are “played out” before discussing a succession of Hot Topics, including RCB’s Star Wars status update, RIzay’s annoyance with remakes of foreign-language films, and Thom’s suspicion that multiple “must have” premium streaming services are cable redux. Plus we share the Oscar contenders we’re rooting for and hope they can sing, “I Got You Babe” to their trophies. 🎶🤞🏾🎬2024-02-271h 18Screen Thom on Ry(e)Episode 22 "All I Have to Do Is Stream"Join Another Take podcast cohost #RyanClemBarnes, author and screen studies professor @rizay_photos, and me as we discuss internet “outrage” over the Oscar nods Barbie didn’t receive, handicap the eight premium streaming services in our Feature Story, and in Last Call, share the Oscar nomination snubs that frustrated us the most. 🎶 “Stream, Stream, Stream” (to the tune of The Everly Brothers “All I Have to Do Is Dream”) 📺🎬2024-01-311h 18Screen Thom on Ry(e)Episode 21 "2023: The Year in Review"Join Another Take podcast cohost #RyanClemBarnes, screen studies professor and author @rizay_photos, American Film Institute student Will Dixon @willdixon.dev, history professor #LindsayMarshall, and me as we recap 2023 with our top news stories, favorite films and TV series, and look forward to next year. 🎬💖🥳2023-12-211h 31
The AwardsWatch PodcastDirector Watch Podcast Ep. 22 - 'There Will Be Blood' (Paul Thomas Anderson, 2007) Welcome to Director Watch! On this AwardsWatch podcast, co-hosts Ryan McQuade and Jay Ledbetter attempt to breakdown, analyze, and ultimately, get inside the mind of some of cinema’s greatest auteurs. In doing so, they will look at their filmographies, explore what drives them artistically and what makes their decision making process so fascinating. Add in a few silly tangents and a fun game at the end of the episode and you’ve got yourself a podcast we truly hope you love. On episode 22 of the Director Watch Podcast, the boys are joined by AwardsWatch cont...2023-12-071h 56Screen Thom on Ry(e)Episode 20 "This Land Was Their Land..."Join Another Take podcast cohost #RyanClemBarnes, Screen Rant writer and screen studies professor @rizay_photos, history professor #LindsayMarshall, and me as we ask “WTFilm?” with The Marvels’ lackluster box-office performance. In our feature story, we examine portrayals of Native Americans in film and television. Finally in “Last Call,” we review lessons learned from the 118-day SAG-AFTRA Strike. “ 🎬 💖 🦃 Click on my bio for the link. 👇🏾2023-11-221h 12
Screen Thom on Ry(e)Episode 19 "SCREAM Thom Halloween Special"On the second annual SCREAM Thom Halloween Special, join Another Take podcast cohost #RyanClemBarnes, Screen Rant writer and screen studies professor @rizay_photos, professor emeritus @wainerjr.a, and me as we ask “WTFilm?” with the pluses and minuses of streaming services. Then in our feature story we discuss our favorite scary TV shows. Finally in “Last Call,” we review gains made during the 146-day Writers Guild Strike and urge the AMPTP to make a deal with SAG-AFTRA. “BOO!” 👻💖📺 2023-10-201h 02
Changing Higher EdSCOTUS, Affirmative Action, and the Future of University DiversityThis episode delves deep into the challenges of diversifying student bodies in higher education, especially in the wake of SCOTUS decisions on Affirmative Action. Dr. Thomas Parham and Dr. Dilcie Perez, stalwarts from the California State University system, bring their expertise and insights to the table. Drowning in Diversity Debates Higher education has always been a battleground of ideologies and policies. The introduction of Affirmative Action intended to level the playing field, but its judicial scrutiny has thrown institutions into a quandary. How does one maintain a diverse student body while ab...2023-09-2744 minScreen Thom on Ry(e)Episode 18 "Live-Action Toon Up"Join Another Take podcast cohost #RyanClemBarnes, Screen Rant writer and screen studies professor @rizay_photos, anime enthusiast @iceburgee, and me as we ask “WTFilm?” with 2023’s Hot Labor Summer. Our feature story examines live-action adaptations of anime and Disney animated classics. And in “Last Call,” we note the year’s top-grossing films are not sequels for the first time in 22 years. Get tooned up! 🎞💖📺 2023-09-161h 07
Illumination by Modern CampusThomas Parham (CSU Domiguez Hills) and Saul Jiménez-Sandoval (Fresno State) on Equitable Education: Building an Accessible University for Underrepresented StudentsOn today’s episode of the Illumination by Modern Campus podcast, host Amrit Ahluwalia was joined by Thomas Parham and Saul Jiménez-Sandoval to discuss the importance of creating an accessible university, especially for underrepresented students, and providing pathways to community development. 2023-09-141h 01Screen Thom on Ry(e)Episode 17 "Touched by Angel Studios"Join Another Take podcast cohost #RyanClemBarnes, Screen Rant writer and screen studies professor @rizay_photos, professor emeritus @wainerjr.a, and me as we ask “WTFilm?” with this summer’s unpredictable box office. In our feature story, we examine the new wave of faith-based film and television. And in “Last Call,” we ponder whether studios are digging in for the long haul by pushing potential blockbusters like Dune, Part Two into 2024. “Jesus Take the Wheel.” 🎞💖📺2023-08-261h 08
31 Days to a More Effective Compliance ProgramThe Parameters of PrivilegeThe concept of privilege in an internal investigation is critical. Two important privileges are the attorney-client privilege and the work product privilege. Unfortunately, both are often misunderstood, miss-applied and consequently lost. To determine whether you have a valid privilege claim, it is incumbent to understand the parameters of the attorney-client privilege. In presentation, entitled “Attorney-Client Privilege ”, David E. Keltner, Kelly Hart & Hallman LLP, Elizabeth Brummett and Adrienne Parham, both from University of Texas Law School, wrote that under U.S. federal law, the attorney-client privilege applies when the following are present:
A client is seeking legal advice or a lawye...2023-07-3108 minScreen Thom on Ry(e)Episode 16 "Hollywood Strikes Out"Join Another Take podcast cohost Ryan Clem Barnes, Screen Rant writer and screen studies professor Ryan Izay, film aficionado Will Dixon, and me as we explore “WTFilm?” with the surprising success of the one-two punch nicknamed “Barbenheimer.” In our feature story, we discuss the state of cinematic storytelling in films and television. And in “Last Call,” we predict how much longer the WGA and SAG-AFTRA strikes will last. "Can you feel our Kenergy?"2023-07-291h 01Screen Thom on Ry(e)Episode 15 "Watched a Good Book Lately?"Join RCB Podcast host #RyanClemBarnes, Screen Rant writer and screen studies professor @rizay_photos, film aficionado @willdixon.dev, and me as we explore WTFilm? with the lackluster summer movie season so far. In our feature story, we’ll discuss TV series based on books. And in “Last Call,” we’ll opine if certain legacy franchises have run their course.2023-06-241h 01Screen Thom on Ry(e)Episode 14 "Summertime... and the Viewing Is Easy"Join RCB Podcast host #RyanClemBarnes, Screen Rant writer and screen studies professor @rizay_photos, professor emeritus of Communication & Media Studies @wainerjr.a, and me for Screen Thom episode 14 as we discuss "WTFilm?" with the Writers Guild strike. In our feature story, we handicap 2023’s summer movies and discuss the ones that have already opened. And in “Last Call,” we recommend our favorite streaming series. "Summertime... and the Viewing Is Easy" (with apologies to George & Ira Gershwin).2023-05-271h 03
In The MarginsEP114: Fundamental Lessons for Black Faculty and Student Success with Dr. Thomas A. ParhamDr. Thomas A. Parham, president of California State University, Dominguez Hills (CSUDH), shares what he believes are the fundamental ingredients for success for Black faculty and students in the 114th episode of In The Margins. In this episode, Diverse host David Pluviose welcomes Parham, who speaks to his own journey to university president and the implicit bias he has encountered in higher education. Be sure not to miss this conversation on what Parham calls the stones of stagnation and rocks of resignation that keep higher education from being the diverse, inclusive, an...2023-05-1149 min
Office Hours with John GardnerEpisode 63 - Thomas Parham Defining and Framing Higher EducationThomas A. Parham, Ph.D., is a family man who resides in the Southern California area with his wife, Davida. Dr. Parham is the 11th president of California State University, Dominguez Hills (CSUDH), a highly diverse, metropolitan university primarily serving the South Central and South Bay areas of Los Angeles County. Established in 1960, CSUDH is one of the 23 campuses that comprise the California State University system, the largest system of public higher education in the nation. Dr. Parham previously served as vice chancellor of student affairs and an adjunct faculty member at the University of California, Irvine, wh...2023-05-0147 min