In this episode we interview Dr. Danielle Harris, a friend and colleague based at Griffith University in Brisbane, Australia, whose work focuses almost exclusively on desistance from sexual offending. What we know from the research is that recidivism rates, or reoffense rates, for people who sexually offend is quite low. In fact, studies consistently find that sexual recidivism rates for those who sexually offend are low.
E48: Teaching and Scholarship in the Pandemic (part 1 of 4) (w/ Dr. Rama Kothapalli, Dr. Matt Vogel & Dr. Breea Willingham)
To commemorate the one year anniversary of the podcast, for the next month we’ll be talking to scholars about how the past several months have shaped them as we start the new semester. Several of our guests do have tenure, but these times dictate amplifying as many voices as possible. These episodes will be part of a larger project, title TBD, bringing scholars together to discuss issues facing the profession.
E24: Body of the Conquistador: Early European Social Control in the Americas (w/ Professor Rebecca Earle)
On this episode, Professor Rebecca Earle and I discuss early forms of social control in the Americas. Professor Earle studies the history of food and focuses on the Spanish conquest. She describes what “policing” might have looked like in 1492 and how the diets of European and Native populations were used as a tool of statecraft. We also discuss the creation of race during the early conquest and how we are living with those consequences today.
Season 3, Episode 12: Ain’t Gonna Hurt Nobody
Mr. Gus sends the Teens to English class and Chrys is determined to find Britney. After multiple cease and desist orders, Mrs. Rockwell attempts to make the school play a reality and an unlikely hero has a solution. Tad’s Dad to the Diner!
Episode 44: Don’t Repeat It!
What are our hosts talking about this week? Birds of Prey’s newfound life on HBO, Lovecraft Country, DC Fandome, the Last Drive-In’s Summer Sleepover Special, and the Exorcist reboot! Another installment of hijinks, shenanigans, and tomfoolery awaits- all you have to do is listen!
E47: Sassafrass and Human Flesh(?!) (w/ Dr. Clare Griffin)
This week I talk to Dr. Clare Griffin from Nazerbayev University about her research on and teaching of the history of science. We talk early Russo-American conflict during the colonial era and the history of European cannibalism.
Season 3, Episode 11: Don’t Tread On Me
A familiar face returns and we meet Zachary Taylor Jonathan Thomas before a Homeroom Hullabaloo breaks out. Later, the Teens regroup in the hallway and formulate a plan. It’s Prom Season!
Episode 43: Be Wary Weary!
Our hosts return to talk about the Agents of SHIELD series finale, AMC’s “Centennial Celebration”, “Terrifier” making the jump to comics, the restructuring at DC Comics via WarnerMedia’s decision making, and other topics on their mind! Wanna know what’s what? Listen and find out!
E7: “The Second Rape” (w/ Stacey Branchini)
In this Episode, we sit down with Alexa’s mom, Stacey Branchini, for a intimate, unscripted and candid conversation about the impact of a criminal trial on a survivor and their family. Often referred to as “the second rape”, the criminal trial is often just as traumatizing as the assault itself. This is evident in our decision to invite Stacey to talk with us, because as we worked on writing this episode Alexa was unable to remember many o f the details from after her rape. Including Stacey provides a unique perspective of this process and also highlights how trauma due to the rape impacted Alexa’s ability to recall certain events around that time.
E46: D&D in the Classroom (w/ Maryanne Cullinan & Matt Kuehl)
This week I talk with Maryanne Cullinan and Matt Kuehl about their experiences starting D&D groups in school and the ways they utilize the game with their students.