Religion and Popular Culture
17 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 3 years ago -An exploration of the interconnections between religion and popular culture. Vivian Asimos, who has a PhD in virtual narratives and mythology, is joined by Aled Thomas, who has a PhD in the study of Scientology, to discuss the how much we can learn about our worlds and ourselves through the deep dive of religion and popular culture.
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A Change to the Religion and Popular Culture Podcast
April 29, 2021 03:00 - 2.99 MBAfter a long hiatus, I have revitalised the religion and popular culture podcast to reflect what I think we should be doing with this podcast. In the new format, myself and Aled Thomas (@aledjllthomas) will do a deep dive into an aspect of the interconnections between religion and popular culture.
The Magic of Christmas - Lucinda Murphy and Gelf the Elf
February 26, 2020 09:30 - 79.5 MBFollow Lucinda: @LucindaMurphy Follow Gelf: @MyElfGelf Lucinda’s website: https://lucindaslog.com/thefestivelog/ Follow me: @vivianasimos
Medicine and Evangelicalism - Jennifer Riley
January 29, 2020 09:00 - 66.5 MBFind out more about Jennie: https://www.dur.ac.uk/research/directory/staff/?mode=staff&id=17154 Follow me on twitter: @vivianasimos
The Science of Scientology - Aled Thomas
November 27, 2019 09:00 - 64.5 MBFollow Aled on twitter: @AledJLLThomas Check out his website: https://holyscripturesoftheshoppingmall.home.blog/ Follow me on twitter: @vivianasimos
Teaching with Video Games and the Unseen University - Jonathan Tuckett
October 30, 2019 10:00 - 49.8 MBFollow Jonathan on twitter: @UU_Academics Follow me on twitter: @vivianasimos
The Mythology of Breath of the Wild - A Ramble
May 23, 2019 15:27 - 15.3 MBTim Ingold (2000), Perception of the Environment Keith Basso (1996) Wisdom Sits in Places Follow me on twitter: @vivianasimos
Follow What's Weird - Fieldwork Roundtable with Aled Thomas, Allison Robertson, and Theo Wildcroft
April 17, 2019 10:59 - 91.1 MBToday, is something a little different. We’ve got an informal roundtable discussing fieldwork. We talk about issues regarding representations and access, and the importance of following what’s weird. Featured in this episode: Aled Thomas - @AledJLlThomas Alison Robertson - Her staff page Theodora Wildcroft - @TheoWildcroft Follow me on twitter: @vivianasimos
Consuming the Dead (but not cannibalism) - Ruth Penford-Mounce
March 15, 2019 11:45 - 55.1 MBThe prodigal podcast returns! We have an interview with Dr. Ruth Penford-Mounce from the University of York, recorded last summer. We talk about celebrity, the changing nature of popular culture, and, of course, consuming the dead (but not cannibalism). Want to know more about Ruth? Twitter: @DeathandCulture Find her on her staff page here Find out more about the Death and Culture Network Follow me on twitter: @vivianasimos Until next time!
Professor of Pop Culture - David Beer
December 07, 2018 10:18 - 57.7 MBAfter a long and almost unscheduled hiatus, the Religion and Popular Culture Podcast is back!! This time, we’re talking to David Beer, from University of York, about his work on the sociology of popular culture. We discuss his work on data politics, as well as the perils and positives of teaching popular culture modules. If you want to know more about David: his website: https://davidbeer.net/ Follow him on twitter: @davidgbeer Follow me on twitter: @vivianasimos
The Enchantment of Technology - Robert Geraci
May 31, 2018 08:19 - 62.9 MBToday I talk to Robert Geraci about technology pujas in India, Max Weber's disenchantment thesis, and even comic books. Robert's website: https://robertgeraci.com/ Follow me on twitter: @vivianasimos
Contemporary Yoga - Theodora Wildcroft
April 30, 2018 08:41 - 78.3 MBThis time I talk to Theodora Wildcroft at the Open University Religious Studies conference about her work on contemporary Yoga. We discuss what Yoga is, the complications of studying contemporary practices constantly changing, and even what religion is. For more about Theo: Follow on Twitter: @TheoWildcroft Her website: https://www.wildyoga.co.uk/ Follow me on twitter: @vivianasimos Our website: http://god-mode.org/
Young Evangelicals and Social Media - Rob Barward-Symmons
March 29, 2018 11:51 - 82.8 MBToday I talk to Rob Barward-Symmons about his research on Young Evangelicals and social media use, ethics in the online field, and the lack of distinction between online and offline. Email Rob: [email protected] Follow him on twitter: @robsymmons Follow me on twitter: @vivianasimos Enjoy!
The Dark Goddess on YouTube - Áine Warren
February 28, 2018 19:45 - 69.2 MBThis time I talk with Áine Warren, currently doing a PhD at Edinburgh University on the Dark Goddess. We talk about how people share their information and devotion on YouTube primarily, and a little on other social media and mass media sources. Follow Áine on twitter: @AineOrga Áine's Email: [email protected] Follow me on twitter: @vivianasimos Thanks for listening! Until next time
Transhumanism - Dani Shalet
January 31, 2018 10:39 - 59.8 MBToday we talk to Dani Shalet, who does research on Transhumanism in anime and video games. Follow Dani on twitter: @Jenahra Follow me on twitter: @vivianasimos Thanks for listening!
Nostalgia - Chris Deacy
December 30, 2017 13:19 - 54.6 MBChris Deacy - https://www.kent.ac.uk/secl/thrs/staff/deacy.html Follow me on twitter: @vivianasimos Thanks for listening!
Christmas - Lucinda Murphy
November 30, 2017 19:42 - 64.1 MBApologies for background noise on this one. I did my best, but learned a lot. Thank you for hanging in there, those who did. To find out more about Lucinda's research, and to be actively involved: https://lucindaslog.com/thefestivelog/ Follow her on twitter: @lucinda_murphy Follow her elf research assistant: @myelfgelf Follow me on twitter: @vivianasimos Thank you to Lenny Tolley for the podcast logo
Hull City of Culture 2017 - Eleanor Course
October 31, 2017 19:15 - 68.3 MBToday I'm talking to Eleanor Course about her PhD on Hull City of Culture 2017. Follow Eleanor on Twitter: @ElliCourse Find her PhD Blog: religionculturephd.wordpress.com Follow me on twitter: @vivianasimos