Latest Arts & culture Podcast Episodes
118. SEO Optimizers with Brandon Liebowitz
Audiovisual Cultures Podcast - June 15, 2022 04:10 - 37 minutes ★★★★★ - 3 ratingsPaula Blair is joined by digital marketing professional Brandon Leibowitz to talk about the technologies, best practices, ethics and effects on culture of search engine optimization (SEO), social media marketing, and website ownership. In our conversation you’ll learn some quick tips for advancin...
34. Bohemian Rhapsody (reissue)
Audiovisual Cultures Podcast - June 01, 2022 04:36 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 3 ratingsIn time for the platinum jubilee, enjoy this remastered reissue of lost episode 34 in which film doctors Paula Blair and Andrew Shail talk about the Queen and Freddie Mercury biopic from 2018 (BBFC cert. 12A). We get into the film’s troubled production context, Andrew’s love of the band’s music a...
Flowers on Their Graves: The Real History of Memorial Day
That Wasn't In My Textbook - May 28, 2022 12:00 - 35 minutesWe know memorial day as the last weekend in May that honors veterans and marks the beginning of summer. But how did this holiday start? And who created it? Listen to this episode to find out the real history of memorial day, that includes Black folks. Here are key things to listen out for: Me...
117. Paula Checks In
Audiovisual Cultures Podcast - May 18, 2022 06:08 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 3 ratingsHost Paula Blair reflects on four years of making the podcast, the writing projects she’s been working on so far this year, and some decisions about the podcast going forward. If you enjoy this episode, please give it a good rating and share it with a friend! Full show notes and transcript: ...
Guac & Margaritas: History of Cinco De Mayo & Why We Celebrate It
That Wasn't In My Textbook - May 05, 2022 12:00 - 4 minutesWhether or not you plan on drinking margaritas today, (no judgement) let’s uncover the the true history of Cinco De Mayo. So we’re not one of the people getting sippin and eating today with no context, thinking today is Mexican Independence Day! In this episode, we discuss: What happened on t...
32. Solo: A Star Wars Story (reissue)
Audiovisual Cultures Podcast - May 04, 2022 07:31 - 29 minutes ★★★★★ - 3 ratingsOn May the Fourth 2022 enjoy this remastered reissue of lost episode 32 about the 2018 Star Wars instalment directed by Ron Howard (BBFC cert. 12A) and revisiting Paula Blair and Andrew Shail having a rant 4 years ago. There are loads of plot details, chat about this and other sci-fi franchises, ...
History of HeadWraps Unwrapped
That Wasn't In My Textbook - April 29, 2022 15:05 - 1 hourThe history of the African head wrap is one that is steeped in controversy. Long before it was appreciated for its ability to compliment beautiful black hair, it was blamed for its association with slavery, seen as a sign of inferiority, and even outlawed. In this episode, Toya and Paola take u...
Holiday Haze: The History of 420
That Wasn't In My Textbook - April 20, 2022 12:00 - 37 minutesLong before it was a historic day and number used to identify cannabis use, the term 420 has been used for decades by a group of people who share no common medical or recreational agenda. This is an interesting and rare collection of stories and facts about 420. From the beginning until today's ...
116. Folk Art with Bethany Stead
Audiovisual Cultures Podcast - April 20, 2022 05:49 - 42 minutes ★★★★★ - 3 ratingsThis conversation with artist Bethany Stead was recorded and broadcast for the Slack's Radio residency as part of Blazing New Worlds at the NewBridge Project in January 2022. Topics: • folk art, drawing, creativity, sculpture, painting • gender, sex, sexuality, vessels, bodies, awkward...
115. Performance Art with Richard James Hall
Audiovisual Cultures Podcast - April 06, 2022 05:50 - 41 minutes ★★★★★ - 3 ratingsThis conversation with artist Richard James Hall was recorded and broadcast for the Slack's Radio residency as part of Blazing New Worlds at the NewBridge Project in January 2022. Discussion topics include: • performance art, drawing, creativity, video, Instagram Live, curating • disa...
114. Vane with Paul Stone and Chris Yeats
Audiovisual Cultures Podcast - March 23, 2022 07:02 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 3 ratingsThis conversation with directors of Vane gallery and artist-led organisation Paul Stone and Chris Yeats was recorded and broadcast for the Slack's Radio residency as part of Blazing New Worlds at the NewBridge Project in January 2022. This is a longer cut of what was originally broadcast, with a ...
113. Star Trekkin'
Audiovisual Cultures Podcast - March 09, 2022 07:29 - 2 hours ★★★★★ - 3 ratingsAndrew Shail returns to discuss his pandemic odyssey through all things Star Trek with Paula Blair. Be warned, we do not hold back on (possibly misremembered) plot details! Topics: ◦ Series discussed: The Original Series, The Next Generation, Deep Space Nine, Voyager, Enterprise, Discove...
112. Mercury Theatre Podcast with John Badger
Audiovisual Cultures Podcast - February 23, 2022 08:14 - 49 minutes ★★★★★ - 3 ratingsJohn Badger talks about making Mercury Theatre Podcast. Topics include: • audio drama – directing, writing, producing and casting • sound design, sound editing, sound effects, Foley • creative writing, storytelling, characters, anthologies • working with voice actors, remote ...
111. Toons and Recs with Nicole Matarese
Audiovisual Cultures Podcast - February 09, 2022 08:24 - 52 minutes ★★★★★ - 3 ratingsPaula Blair speaks to California-based actor, writer, producer and podcaster Nicole Matarese. We talk about her indie podcasting on Totally Toonular and Totally Recommend This, Dude, landing parts in independent features and short films, and her other writing and producing roles in theatre and fi...
History of Candles: Stay Lit Forever with Denequa Williams Clarke of Lit Brooklyn
That Wasn't In My Textbook - February 04, 2022 16:30 - 57 minutesBefore Gwyneth Paltrow was out here selling candles that smelled like her vagina. Thanks, Gwyneth, but I'll pass. This week's podcast guest, Denequa Williams Clarke of Lit Brooklyn, had already changed the game with ethically sourced fragrant luxury candles. Sometimes finding your center aft...
BHM Rewind: 6 Things to Know About Black History Month
That Wasn't In My Textbook - February 01, 2022 15:00 - 13 minutesDid you know that in the 1960s the most popular 8th grade textbook only mentioned two Black people in the entire century of history that had transpired since the Civil War? Yep! So even though we celebrate Black History 365/24/7- Black history month was created to ensure that teachers and school...
110. Diversity in Tech and Media with Damion Taylor
Audiovisual Cultures Podcast - January 26, 2022 09:00 - 55 minutes ★★★★★ - 3 ratingsPaula Blair is joined by Damion Taylor to talk about his work directly addressing diversity and representation in the media and technology industries. We think through what diversity and inclusion mean, including for LGBTQIA+, disabled, gender, sex, class, and racial experiences, as well as learn...
109. I've Been Walking with Janet Sternburg
Audiovisual Cultures Podcast - January 12, 2022 08:50 - 50 minutes ★★★★★ - 3 ratingsLos Angeles-based writer and photographer Janet Sternburg talks through her creative practices and producing the photography and essay book I’ve Been Walking (Distanz Verlag: Berlin, 2021) which was her own way of exploring the city and seeing things in a new way during pandemic lockdowns. Musi...
108. 2021 End of Year Guest Showcase
Audiovisual Cultures Podcast - January 04, 2022 09:20 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 3 ratingsThis special episode presents a great big round-up of all our fabulous guests from 2021 with me your host Paula Blair. It’s been a fantastic year and we’ve got great things on the way in 2022. For now, join me in enjoying hearing from our 2021 guests again! 02:44 Justin McAleece 03:45 Mustafa S...
107. Surviving and Thriving in Hollywood with Katie Chonacas
Audiovisual Cultures Podcast - December 15, 2021 08:48 - 35 minutes ★★★★★ - 3 ratingsKatie Chonacas talks energetically about acting, performing, directing, producing, podcasting, and working in music and voiceover in Los Angeles and elsewhere around the United States. We get into the intensity of life as a prolific guest star in drama series such as Cold Case and CSI, and comedi...
History of Reality TV: When the World Changed with YouTube Content Creator Wahima aka Just Call Me Wah
That Wasn't In My Textbook - December 03, 2021 17:30 - 1 hourWhether or not you like reality TV, you have to admit its one of the most popular TV genres that's definitely here to stay. So in this episode we trace when reality TV first showed up on our TV screens ( Hint it was 73 years ago). So while many of us think of reality TV as the Kardashian or The...
106. Cinemallennials with Dave Lewis
Audiovisual Cultures Podcast - December 01, 2021 08:48 - 49 minutes ★★★★★ - 3 ratingsThis episode features a joyful conversation with Dave Lewis talking about making the Cinemallennials podcast, his love of movies and history, and his Irish-American heritage. We go into why Cinemallennials focuses on both millennials and the classical era of Hollywood film-making and what is gain...
REWIND| 5 Things We Should Know About Thanksgiving: Debunkin' the BS
That Wasn't In My Textbook - November 24, 2021 21:04 - 26 minutesMany of our textbooks tell this beautiful story of Thanksgiving Day being a historic fest that took place in America in 1621 where Pilgrims and colonizers broke bread together in peace and harmony. While it sounds beautiful many Historians have pointed out that the events surrounding the real Th...
History of Exotic Dancing: 'I'm N Luv (Wit a Stripper)'
That Wasn't In My Textbook - November 19, 2021 14:30 - 27 minutesListen to the quick 20-min episode to get a brief overview of when and where this hypnotic erotic dancing began - that has men (and some women) throwing money women all over the world for centuries. Find out how this ancient ritual for reproduction and harvest has evolved into modern-day enter...
105. The Ticking World with Brendon Connelly
Audiovisual Cultures Podcast - November 17, 2021 08:50 - 41 minutes ★★★★★ - 3 ratingsWe welcome back Brendon Connelly who previously featured in episode 79. This time we’re talking fantasy choose-your-own-adventure advent calendars, specifically The Ticking World written by Brendon and illustrated by Maya Evans. Plus we vent about our reservations at returning to the cinema and t...
History of Minimalism: Packin' Light with Afrominimalist Christine Platt
That Wasn't In My Textbook - November 12, 2021 14:30 - 1 hourOftentimes ,when we hear the word minimalist, we think of boring neutral colors, and bare bone spaces, but it doesn't have to be that way. In today's History of Minimalism episode we trace the history of this art form that has became a lifestyle and we also look at how we can reimagine minimalis...
Beyond the Halls
Audiovisual Cultures Podcast - November 10, 2021 07:54 - 33 minutes ★★★★★ - 3 ratingsAnthropologist and museum-lover Mackenzie Finklea talks about her book Beyond the Halls: An Insider’s Guide to Loving Museums (New Degree Press, 2019) and gushes with host Paula Blair about her favourite types of museum and exhibits. We touch on digitization, colonialism, learning through interac...
104. Beyond the Halls
Audiovisual Cultures Podcast - November 10, 2021 07:54 - 33 minutes ★★★★★ - 3 ratingsAnthropologist and museum-lover Mackenzie Finklea talks about her book Beyond the Halls: An Insider’s Guide to Loving Museums (New Degree Press, 2019) and gushes with host Paula Blair about her favourite types of museum and exhibits. We touch on digitization, colonialism, learning through interac...
History of Daylight Savings: 'Just Gimme the Light'
That Wasn't In My Textbook - November 05, 2021 13:25 - 20 minutesIt’s that time of year that we all hate when the sunsets at 5pm- its actually quite depressing. Every year, twice a year, most Americans switch all the clocks forward, or backward, one hour for daylight saving time (DST) beginning and ending. BUT why do we shift time twice a year? And who came ...
Season 3 Trailer
That Wasn't In My Textbook - November 05, 2021 13:15 - 4 minutesYour favorite history podcast has returned for Season 3. We're like the history class you never knew you wanted and that you don’t want to miss! Let face it, most history classes are boring, a lot of history topics seem ancient and therefore people think history is boring. But believe it or not...
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