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The Sociologist's Dojo Podcast

Dec 19, 2023

On this month's episode of The Sociologist's Dojo Podcast we are capping off the end of the year with a best of List. This episode is designed to be a companion piece to my Final essay for 2023 on the blog: The Films that Encapsulate 2023. This list is far more upbeat and interesting. As with the list on the blog, this...


Nov 28, 2023

 

On this month's episode of The Sociologist's Dojo Podcast, Together with return guest Dr. Jjenna Hup Andrews of Mott Community College, we are T.raveling A.nd R.elative D.imension I.n S.pace as companions of our favorite Time Lord: The Doctor; discussing the British Sci-Fi TV series Doctor Who. Come along with us as...


Oct 26, 2023

On this month's episode of The Sociologist's Dojo Podcast ,in honor of Spooky Season, return guest Dr. Courtenay Stallings of Pepperdine University and I talk about the 2015 Hitchcockian Horror/Thriller The Invitation, directed by Karyn Kusama. Join us as we talk about Religion, Cults and their relationship to politics,...


Sep 28, 2023

On this month's episode of The Sociologist's Dojo Podcast,  Author Jenn Storey and I talk about literary and other forms of Pop Culture Adaptation. First, we dive into a spoiler free discussion of their debut novel Tilting Gravity before an indepth analysis of the relationship between media adaptation, technology and...


Jul 21, 2023

On this month's episode of The Sociologist's Dojo Podcast, Dr. Jaime Hartless returns to talk about The Ring Franchise. 'Dr. Horror' takes us through the long and convoluted journey of this multi-media property through its books, original films and the cavalcade of remakes. Then, we talk about what makes a classic film,...