Writing Remix Podcast
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104. LIVE! from The Southwest Popular/American Culture Association Conference w/ The Long Take Review Podcast
March 26, 2024 22:41 - 135 MBDan recorded LIVE from the Southwest Popular/American Culture Association Conference in Albuquerque, NM w/ USC colleagues Jen Sopchockchai Bankard & P.T. McNiff of the Long Take Review podcast. Shoutout to SWPACA, the tech guy who helped make this happen, and everyone that came out to support! Their presentation, “Between Two Scholastic Worlds: Teaching, Blogging, andContinue reading "104. LIVE! from The Southwest Popular/American Culture Association Conference w/ The Long Take Review Podcast"
103. Being an Artist w/ Dr. Ally Zlatar
February 06, 2024 05:14 - 76.3 MBContent Warning: This episode has discussions about mental health issues, body dysmorphia, eating disorders, & suicidal ideation. Dan invites artist Dr. Ally Zlatar to talk about the imperative role artists & art play in the world to communicate empathy, create community, & as a tool for empowerment. This is such a deep episode with aContinue reading "103. Being an Artist w/ Dr. Ally Zlatar"
102. Digital Social Learning Solutions w/ Dr. Nicole Papaioannou Lugara
October 02, 2023 01:27 - 73.5 MBDan invites Saint John’s University alum and the Founder & CEO of Your Instructional Designer Dr. Nicole Papaioannou Lugara. On this episode, Nicole reflects on her journey from PhD to CEO. She talks about creating and launching an instructional design company, what she believes the role of instructional design is in today’s world, some ofContinue reading "102. Digital Social Learning Solutions w/ Dr. Nicole Papaioannou Lugara"
101. Growing Flash Fiction w/ Nancy Stohlman
September 19, 2023 18:38 - 76.8 MBDan invites Nancy Stohlman back on Writing Remix to discuss recording the audiobook for her award-winning book Going Short: An Invitation to Flash Fiction, the growing genre of Flash Fiction, the importance of building a creative community to recover from burnout, doing promotion for her book during COVID-19 quarantine in 2022, and so much more.Continue reading "101. Growing Flash Fiction w/ Nancy Stohlman"
100. What I Learned After 100 Episodes w/ Daniel Dissinger
September 13, 2023 19:40 - 54.8 MBOn this special episode of Writing Remix, Dan celebrates the 100th episode talking about some of the lessons he’s learned about himself as a writer, teacher, and podcaster. He reflects on the decision to pivot the focus of Writing Remix during the COVID-19 pandemic, how major news events impacted the podcast, how his understanding ofContinue reading "100. What I Learned After 100 Episodes w/ Daniel Dissinger"
99. Bringing the Grad Student Persepctive w/ Leah Rubinsky
June 05, 2023 05:31 - 20.9 MBDan welcomes Leah Rubinsky, PhD candidate at the University of Washington and podcaster, to dive deeply into the grad student experience, confronting academic writing genres and styles, writing workshops and feedback, and the challenges of subverting the dissertation style to fit one’s research. Leah also talks about her research on “bad” mothering in Colombian andContinue reading "99. Bringing the Grad Student Persepctive w/ Leah Rubinsky"
99. Bringing the Grad Student Persepective w/ Leah Rubinsky
June 05, 2023 05:31 - 20.9 MBDan welcomes Leah Rubinsky, PhD candidate at the University of Washington and podcaster, to dive deeply into the grad student experience, confronting academic writing genres and styles, writing workshops and feedback, and the challenges of subverting the dissertation style to fit one’s research. Leah also talks about her research on “bad” mothering in Colombian andContinue reading "99. Bringing the Grad Student Persepective w/ Leah Rubinsky"
98. Writing Remix at SWPACA 2023 in Albuquerque, NM
May 22, 2023 23:34 - 32.2 MBOn this special episode, Dan speaks to participants at the 2023 SWPACA (Southwest Popular/American Culture Association Conference) in Albuquerque, NM. In just twenty-three and a half minutes you’ll hear about the Roswell event, making art on scratchboard, the interesting cultural history of the pink flamingo lawn ornament, decolonizing flavors, coffee, and so much more. SpecialContinue reading "98. Writing Remix at SWPACA 2023 in Albuquerque, NM"
97. What the High School Teachers Teach w/ Julia Reade
April 24, 2023 05:00 - 68.1 MBDan welcomes Julia Reade from Nova High School in Seattle, WA to discuss the need for collaboration and communication between college professors and K-12 instructors, her experience teaching at Nova and applying an inquiry model of education, her amazing project “What Would the Mushrooms Say?” her experience as a doctoral student in Kentucky at MurrayContinue reading "97. What the High School Teachers Teach w/ Julia Reade"
96. Writing Remix at CCCC 2023 in Chicago, IL
February 25, 2023 21:08 - 21.1 MBOn this special episode, Dan talks with participants at the 2023 CCCC (Conference on College Composition and Communication) in Chicago, IL. Special thanks to everyone that took the time to talk, and thank you to the conference organizers. You’re going to hear about Awe Walks from Professor Jessica Shreyer, student podcast projects from Professor MichaelContinue reading "96. Writing Remix at CCCC 2023 in Chicago, IL"
95. Digging into Hip-Hop Scholarship w/ Professor Lavar Pope
February 14, 2023 03:03 - 22.5 MBDan welcomes Dr. Lavar Pope from Arrupe College of Loyola University Chicago to discuss the communicative power of Hip Hop music, the multilayered lineage of Hip Hop music, the role of migration and diaspora, regional Hip Hop artists and their influences, and so much more. With longtime friend of the show Dr. Danielle Lee co-hosting,Continue reading "95. Digging into Hip-Hop Scholarship w/ Professor Lavar Pope"
94. Preserving Oral Histories w/ Professor Lilit Keshishyan
January 29, 2023 05:06 - 53.8 MBDan welcomes USC Writing Program instructor Professor Lilit Keshishyan to discuss the power of oral histories, her work with My Armenian Story at The Institute of Armenian Studies. She speaks about the impact of The Armenian Genocide & Diaspora, sheds light on what happened to Armenians during WWII, and so much more. This is such a deep episodeContinue reading "94. Preserving Oral Histories w/ Professor Lilit Keshishyan"
93. Unpacking the Power of Rhetoric w/ Roseann Corey
November 16, 2022 18:28 - 38.6 MBDan welcomes Roseann Corey from Rosemont College to discuss how rhetoric can bring communities closer, navigating the competitive academic market, breaking the unwritten rules of academic writing with creativity, communicating across multiple generational gaps peacefully, multimodality, and so much more. Read and download the full transcript of this episode at the bottom of this post.Continue reading "93. Unpacking the Power of Rhetoric w/ Roseann Corey"
92. Remixing & Meshing English(es) w/ Riti Sharma
October 18, 2022 15:06 - 48.3 MBDan welcomes Riti Sharma on the podcast to discuss the many facets of the English language. Riti unpacks the complex linguistic landscape of India (where she lives & teaches), how examining the history of English exposes its complicated past, present, & future, essay writing as a genre, and the role orality plays in passing alongContinue reading "92. Remixing & Meshing English(es) w/ Riti Sharma"
91. Solo Remix: Becoming an English Professor w/ Dan Dissinger
September 28, 2022 04:49 - 38.5 MBDan reflects on his journey from photography to English Professor using Gary Snyder’s essay “Etiquette of Freedom” to understand the empowering forces of wildness, wilderness, and being wild. He talks about his relationship with photography, how flash photography is like open class discussions, academia being a constant cycle of proving yourself, what it means toContinue reading "91. Solo Remix: Becoming an English Professor w/ Dan Dissinger"
90. Reacting to Roe v Wade Overturn w/ Stephanie Renée Payne, Danielle Lee, Leah Rubinsky, & Julia Reade
September 12, 2022 23:43 - 54.4 MBCONTENT WARNING: Please be advised that this episode does contain conversations on abortion, sexual violence, assault and rape, mental health issues, racial violence, and torture. Listener discretion is advised Dan invites Stephanie Renée Payne, Danielle Lee, Leah Rubinsky, & Julia Reade to unpack & respond to the horrifying overturn of Roe v Wade, stripping child-bearingContinue reading "90. Reacting to Roe v Wade Overturn w/ Stephanie Renée Payne, Danielle Lee, Leah Rubinsky, & Julia Reade"
89. Building The Institute for Critical Race & Ethnic Studies w/ Dr. Natalie Byfield, Dr. Raj Chetty, & Dr. LaToya Sawyer
July 21, 2022 02:02 - 56.2 MBDan invites Dr. Natalie Byfield, Dr. Raj Chetty, & Dr. LaToya Sawyer to talk about the creation of The Institute for Critical Race & Ethnic Studies (CRES) at Saint John’s University in Queens, NY. To best set the tone for this episode, here’s a quote from Dr. Natalie Byfield, the Founding Director of CRES: “IContinue reading "89. Building The Institute for Critical Race & Ethnic Studies w/ Dr. Natalie Byfield, Dr. Raj Chetty, & Dr. LaToya Sawyer"
88. Crossing the Bridge Between Social Justice & Sci-Fi w/ Dr. Ashely King
June 28, 2022 02:08 - 56.2 MBThis is a celebratory episode to close out PRIDE Month 2022. Dr. Ashley King is an inspiration. Her work empowers students, invites them to thrive and cultivate not just meaningful projects, they cultivate meaningful experiences that show them what they can accomplish. I want to acknowledge all the awe-inspiring work that Dr. Ashely King isContinue reading "88. Crossing the Bridge Between Social Justice & Sci-Fi w/ Dr. Ashely King"
88. Crossing the Bridge Between Social Justice & Sci-Fi w/ Dr. Ashley King
June 28, 2022 02:08 - 56.2 MBThis is a celebratory episode to close out PRIDE Month 2022. Dr. Ashley King is an inspiration. Her work empowers students, invites them to thrive and cultivate not just meaningful projects, they cultivate meaningful experiences that show them what they can accomplish. I want to acknowledge all the awe-inspiring work that Dr. Ashley King isContinue reading "88. Crossing the Bridge Between Social Justice & Sci-Fi w/ Dr. Ashley King"
87. Disarming the 2nd Amendment w/ Roxanne Dunbar-Ortiz
June 04, 2022 20:28 - 57.1 MBContent warning for discussion of guns, genocide, violence, and mass shootings. Dan is joined by guest host Stephanie Renée Payne to talk to the author of Loaded: A Disarming History of the Second Amendment Roxanne Dunbar-Ortiz about the constitutional history of the Second Amendment, the rise of white nationalism in the NRA, the role ofContinue reading "87. Disarming the 2nd Amendment w/ Roxanne Dunbar-Ortiz"
86. Embodying Vulnerability w/ Nat Garcia
May 23, 2022 21:56 - 43.9 MBDan invites Nat Garcia-Hammon (pronouns: they/them), a faculty member at Nova Southeastern University to discuss the challenges of teaching in Florida, practicing & embodying vulnerability in the classroom and beyond, the relationship between learning/knowledge creation and full-embodiment, Nat’s journey from Law School to Rhetorician, their Freirean classroom pedagogy, how Doctoral programs can better prepare students forContinue reading "86. Embodying Vulnerability w/ Nat Garcia"
85. Being Drawn to Teaching w/ Cristina Migliaccio
May 11, 2022 04:46 - 53.7 MBDan invites fellow Saint John’s University alum, Dr. Cristina Migliaccio, from CUNY Medgar Evers College in Brooklyn, NY to discuss culturally & linguistically inclusive digital pedagogy, the professional depth & dedication of the Medgar Evers College Adjunct Faculty, loving the craft of teaching, their graduate school experiences, the coded messaging of the phrase, “Oh, you’reContinue reading "85. Being Drawn to Teaching w/ Cristina Migliaccio"
84. Embodying Your Digital Self w/ Dr. Regina Duthely
April 26, 2022 01:12 - 48 MBDan invites fellow Saint John’s University alum Dr. Regina Duthely from the University of Puget Sound in Tacoma, WA to talk about the possibilities of digital teaching & digital rhetorics away from current Zoom-emergency pedagogy, the digital space being a place to fully embody the self, the burden of extra labor/service that scholars of color,Continue reading "84. Embodying Your Digital Self w/ Dr. Regina Duthely"
Writing From the Velvet Ditch w/ Up and Coming Writer Elz
April 12, 2022 00:33 - 51.2 MBTo celebrate National Poetry Month, Dan invites Elz on to discuss the release of their debut book did I tell You What Happened? a fragmented memoir, living & writing in Oxford, MS, the role writing plays to communicate and navigate Bipolar Disorder and Major Depressive Disorder, why we still have the need for genres, andContinue reading "Writing From the Velvet Ditch w/ Up and Coming Writer Elz"
83. Writing From the Velvet Ditch w/ Up and Coming Writer Elz
April 12, 2022 00:33 - 51.2 MBTo celebrate National Poetry Month, Dan invites Elz on to discuss the release of their debut book did I tell You What Happened? a fragmented memoir, living & writing in Oxford, MS, the role writing plays to communicate and navigate Bipolar Disorder and Major Depressive Disorder, why we still have the need for genres, andContinue reading "83. Writing From the Velvet Ditch w/ Up and Coming Writer Elz"
82. Scratching Beyond Kerouac’s Surface w/ Saloni Srivastava & David O’Connor
March 30, 2022 23:04 - 67.3 MBIn the final special episode celebrating American author Jack Kerouac’s centennial birthday, Dan invites Advanced PhD scholar of American Literature Saloni Srivastava & Poet David O’Connor to talk about the all-consuming meditative power of driving on the road, living at The Kerouac house in Orlando, FL, the spiritual depth of Kerouac’s writing, seeking one’s lineage,Continue reading "82. Scratching Beyond Kerouac’s Surface w/ Saloni Srivastava & David O’Connor"
81. Honoring Jack Kerouac’s Impact on American Poetry w/ S.A. Griffin & Richard Modiano
March 20, 2022 01:34 - 64 MBIn the second of three special episodes celebrating Kerouac’s 100th birthday, Dan invited S.A. Griffin & Richard Modiano to talk about Kerouac’s contribution to American poetry, his haiku mastery, spiritual questing, the challenge of adapting Kerouac’s novels on film, and so much more. Listen to the first Kerouac episode: 80. Celebrating Jack Kerouac’s 100th BirthdayContinue reading "81. Honoring Jack Kerouac’s Impact on American Poetry w/ S.A. Griffin & Richard Modiano"
80. Celebrating Jack Kerouac’s 100th Birthday w/ Tim Hernandez & Nate Jordan
March 13, 2022 00:11 - 72.6 MBIn honor of Jack Kerouac’s 100th birthday, Dan invited writers and fellow Naropa alumni Tim Hernandez & Nate Jordan to talk about how Kerouac influenced their writing & personal journeys. They discuss Tim’s 2013 novel about Bea Franco (Terry/”The Mexican Girl” from On the Road) Mañana Means Heaven, understanding the influence of the published JoanContinue reading "80. Celebrating Jack Kerouac’s 100th Birthday w/ Tim Hernandez & Nate Jordan"
79. Being in Isolation with Tara Bradway
February 13, 2022 22:02 - 37.2 MBIn Episode 79, Dan Dissinger is joined by guest host Danielle Lee to talk to Saint John's University alum Tara Bradway about life after the PhD, the complex issues facing contingent faculty, the challenges of being the artistic director of the Adirondack Shakespeare Company during the COVID-19 pandemic, and the role of isolation and mental health.
78. Writing Movie Trailers with Brandon Martin
January 28, 2022 18:40 - 118 MBIn Episode 78, we talk to Brandon Martin about writing movie trailers, creating a comic strip, and finding inspiration in life experiences and other artistic pursuits.
77. Processing Grief w/ Merissa Nathan Gerson
January 16, 2022 08:14 - 34.8 MBIn Episode 77, we talk with writer & Tulane professor Merissa Nathan Gerson about her book Forget Prayers, Bring Cake: A Single Woman’s Guide to Grieving, the many ways people experience grief in their daily lives, and the interconnected impact grief has on the mind, body, & spirit. Also, Dan & Merissa do some reminiscingContinue reading "77. Processing Grief w/ Merissa Nathan Gerson"
76. Celebrating Critical Fan Studies w/ Cara Marta Messina
December 17, 2021 17:05 - 81.5 MBIn Episode 76, we talk to Dr. Cara Marta Messina about the academic job market, open-access research and critical fan studies, the parallels between fanfiction and fantasy football, and teaching writing for podcasting.
Episode 76: Celebrating Critical Fan Studies with Cara Marta Messina
December 17, 2021 17:05 - 81.5 MBIn Episode 76, we talk to Dr. Cara Marta Messina about the academic job market, open-access research and critical fan studies, the parallels between fanfiction and fantasy football, and teaching writing for podcasting.
75. Office Hours w/ Dan & Katie
December 08, 2021 07:40 - 58.1 MBIn Episode 75, Dan & Katie answer questions from the audience about the Metaverse, the cost of higher education, teacher training and experiences, identity, and much more. If you have questions for us to talk about and answer on another Office Hours episode, you can email them to [email protected]. People and Texts Mentioned in theContinue reading "75. Office Hours w/ Dan & Katie"
Episode 75: Office Hours with Dan & Katie
December 08, 2021 07:40 - 58.1 MBIn Episode 75, Dan & Katie answer questions from the audience about the Metaverse, the cost of higher education, teacher training and experiences, identity, and much more. If you have questions for us to talk about and answer on another Office Hours episode, you can email them to [email protected]. This episode was recorded on NovemberContinue reading "Episode 75: Office Hours with Dan & Katie"
74. Pursuing Your Passion w/ Katie McNey
November 19, 2021 18:41 - 86.5 MBIn Episode 74, Dan interviews Katie about her science fiction and fantasy novels, her background in medieval literature, her journey getting into podcasting, and her new role as a book writing coach.
Episode 74: Pursuing Your Passion with Katie McNey
November 19, 2021 18:41 - 86.5 MBIn Episode 74, Dan interviews Katie about her science fiction and fantasy novels, her background in medieval literature, her journey getting into podcasting, and her new role as a book writing coach.
73. Confronting Campus Rape Culture w/ Chris Belcher, Stephanie Renée Payne, & Jordan Broberg
November 08, 2021 17:52 - 68.1 MBContent Warning: Discussion of sexual and domestic violence, please listen with care. If you or someone you know has experienced sexual and/or domestic violence/abuse, you can find support through: RAINN & RSVP (for USC community). More resources available here. In Episode 73, Dan is joined by Writing Program faculty Chris Belcher & Stephanie Renee Payne, USC alum Jordan Broberg, andContinue reading "73. Confronting Campus Rape Culture w/ Chris Belcher, Stephanie Renée Payne, & Jordan Broberg"
Episode 73: Confronting Campus Rape Culture with Chris Belcher, Stephanie Renée Payne, & Jordan Broberg
November 08, 2021 17:52 - 68.1 MBContent Warning: Discussion of sexual and domestic violence, please listen with care. If you or someone you know has experienced sexual and/or domestic violence/abuse, you can find support through: RAINN & RSVP (for USC community). More resources available here. In Episode 73, Dan is joined by Writing Program faculty Chris Belcher & Stephanie Renee Payne, USC alum Jordan Broberg, andContinue reading "Episode 73: Confronting Campus Rape Culture with Chris Belcher, Stephanie Renée Payne, & Jord...
72. Life After the Ph.D. w/ Dr. Steven Mentz, Dr. Meghan P. Nolan, Dr. Melissa Rampelli, & Dr. Daniel Dissinger
October 24, 2021 02:53 - 65.5 MBIn Episode 72, Dr. Steven Mentz of the Saint John's University English Department interviews three SJU Alums about what academic, writing, and teaching life is like after the Ph.D. This was a special episode for Dr. Mentz's graduate theory course, and some of these questions come straight form his students
Episode 72: Life After the Ph.D. with Dr. Steven Mentz, Dr. Meghan P. Nolan, Dr. Melissa Rampelli, & Dr. Daniel Dissinger
October 24, 2021 02:53 - 65.5 MBIn Episode 72, Dr. Steven Mentz of the Saint John's University English Department interviews three SJU Alums about what academic, writing, and teaching life is like after the Ph.D. This was a special episode for Dr. Mentz's graduate theory course, and some of these questions come straight form his students
71: Punching Up w/ Christian Cintron
October 08, 2021 18:15 - 162 MBIn Episode 71, Dan talks to comedian Christian Cintron about creating uplifting comedy, processing trauma through stand-up, and punching up instead of down.
Episode 71: Punching Up with Christian Cintron
October 08, 2021 18:15 - 162 MBIn Episode 71, Dan talks to comedian Christian Cintron about creating uplifting comedy, processing trauma through stand-up, and punching up instead of down.
70: Contending with Misinformation w/ Danielle Mastrogiovanni
September 24, 2021 03:00 - 62.6 MBIn Episode 70, we talk to Danielle Mastrogiovanni about the intersectional issues misinformation creates for students, teachers, and administrators.
Episode 70: Contending with Misinformation with Danielle Mastrogiovanni
September 24, 2021 03:00 - 62.6 MBIn Episode 70, we talk to Danielle Mastrogiovanni about the intersectional issues misinformation creates for students, teachers, and administrators.
Episode 69: Practicing Mindful Entrepreneurship with Lloyd Cambridge
July 31, 2021 02:21 - 67.7 MBIn Episode 69, Dan Dissinger talks to the founder of Progress Playbook, Lloyd Cambridge about practicing mindfulness to be a better entrepreneur and person, community building, and supplementing the gaps in higher education with experiential project-based learning. Lloyd J. Cambridge is the founder & CEO of Progress Playbook, a small business training and economic developmentContinue reading "Episode 69: Practicing Mindful Entrepreneurship with Lloyd Cambridge"
69. Practicing Mindful Entrepreneurship w/ Lloyd Cambridge
July 31, 2021 02:21 - 67.7 MBIn Episode 69, Dan Dissinger talks to the founder of Progress Playbook, Lloyd Cambridge about practicing mindfulness to be a better entrepreneur and person, community building, and supplementing the gaps in higher education with experiential project-based learning. Lloyd J. Cambridge is the founder & CEO of Progress Playbook, a small business training and economic developmentContinue reading "69. Practicing Mindful Entrepreneurship w/ Lloyd Cambridge"
Episode 68: Building Your Story with Tanya Gough
July 23, 2021 03:00 - 68.1 MBIn Episode 68, Dan Dissinger talks to the founder of StoryBilder, Tanya Gough, about breaking the rules for the sake of creativity, curating the first-ever Shakespeare on film catalog, and teaching English in Japan pre-internet. Tanya Gough has been an ESL teacher, a retail store owner, a corporate digital marketer, and a freelance content strategist,Continue reading "Episode 68: Building Your Story with Tanya Gough"
68. Building Your Story w/ Tanya Gough
July 23, 2021 03:00 - 68.1 MBIn Episode 68, Dan Dissinger talks to the founder of StoryBilder, Tanya Gough, about breaking the rules for the sake of creativity, curating the first-ever Shakespeare on film catalog, and teaching English in Japan pre-internet. Tanya Gough has been an ESL teacher, a retail store owner, a corporate digital marketer, and a freelance content strategist,Continue reading "68. Building Your Story w/ Tanya Gough"
Episode 67: Learning to Adapt with Spencer Frankeberger
July 16, 2021 06:38 - 69 MBIn Episode 67, Dan Dissinger talks with to Actor, Director, and Board Certified Music Therapist Spencer Frankeberger about adaptability in Music Therapy, how being scared of improv is the best reason to do improv, we discuss systemic ableism in standardized testing from the bar exam to the GREs, and this all somehow ends up inContinue reading "Episode 67: Learning to Adapt with Spencer Frankeberger"