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In this episode, Daniel interviews Marielle Aithamon, a PhD student from Université de Montréal. They discuss what would it mean to queer anthropology, from creating research questions, to the field, and the classroom.You can read more of her e
In the opening episode of season three, Alejandra introduces the season's theme "practice" with a refection on her own fieldwork experience, and the ways in which she saw her own practices mirrored in those of her participants. Works Cited:Asad
In the first episode of this season, Alejandra and Daniel welcome a new producer Riley. We also take a look forward at what is coming and the new theme of the season.
In this episode Alejandra, Daniel, and Meghan discuss our favourite episodes from the season and lessons learned. Plus we announce the our theme for season 3 which will be Practice.Keep an eye on our social media for an official season announce
In this episode, Daniel interviews Julie Romagon about the ways in which her training in anthropology has had an effect on her career outside of the discipline.
In this episode Daniel and Meghan discuss the leaked draft of the Supreme Court of the United States ruling regarding Roe v Wade.Episode sources: https://www.talkingculture.ca/sources
In this episode Alejandra explores the possible in anthropology through an original piece of speculative fiction entitled The Charon Job. Lila is three years post-PhD and struggling to find her place in the academic job market when the opportun
In this episode Alejandra and Meghan discuss the latest IPCC report on the global climate crisis as well as the recent meetings between Indigenous leaders from what is now called Canada and Pope Francis.Episode sources: https://www.talkingcultu
In this episode, Khando Langri discusses what she conceives of as "surfaces for the possible;" surfaces which help exiled Tibetans navigate what Edward Said describes as the pathos of exile. Focusing on the roads built by Tibetan refugees in t
This week, it comes as no surprise that Alejandra and Daniel discuss Russia's invasion of Ukraine. They come at it from two different angles. While Daniel looks at the way Russian media is portraying the situation, Alejandra compares 'Western'
This week Meghan talks to Dr. Kisha Supernant and Dr. Natasha Lyons about a heart-centered practice of archaeology and the book they co-edited Archaeologies of the Heart. They examine the ways in which we can make room for care, emotion, and re
In this episode Meghan and Daniel discuss the "Freedom Convoy," their use of media and the government's response to the protest in comparison to others.Episode sources: https://www.talkingculture.ca/sources
An episode filled with loads of play, laughs, and sapphic yearning, Alejandra and contributor Rhian Lewis discuss Rhian's creation "the Sapphic Date Generator" and how it explores the possibilities of lesbian love that moves beyond cisheterono
Alejandra, Daniel and Meghan discuss the legislation around the right to repair, celebrate the oldest person to graduate from a Masters program at York University, and the discovery of a 70 million year-old dinosaur embryo.Episode sources: htt
Talking Culture is taking a short break, but don't worry we'll be back soon!Look for a new In the News on Thursday, January 6th and a new full episode on Thursday January 20th. And in the meantime, come follow us on twitter @talkculturepod and
In this episode, Meghan and Daniel discuss the recent floods in British Columbia and the vaccination policies of China. Episode sources: https://www.talkingculture.ca/sources
In this essay-styled episode, we delve into the history of ethnographic film by looking closely at six iconic films, taking into account their theoretical and stylistic approaches.Written and produced by Daniel Chiu Castillo, special guest voic
Alejandra and Meghan discuss the SB8 abortion ban in Texas and its implications for other legal rights in the United States as well as the COP26 climate action meetings taking place in Scotland.Episode sources: https://www.talkingculture.ca/sou
Alejandra, Daniel, and Meghan host their colleague and friend Adam Fleischmann, an anthropologist, writer, teacher, and currently a PhD candidate at McGill University. In this episode, Adam explores the idea of possibility by sharing anecdotes
Meghan and Daniel discuss Quebec's decision to make vaccines mandatory for all health-workers and the appalling statistics of disappearances in Mexico.Episode sources: https://www.talkingculture.ca/sources
In order to open Talking Culture's second season under the theme "possibility", Alejandra talks with Dr. Anand Pandian, author of A Possible Anthropology. They discuss the idea of getting lost in our ideas, reading, actions, and spaces as anthr
We're back! In this introductory episode, Daniel, Meghan, and Alejandra launch Talking Culture's second season by giving an update on their current and upcoming anthropological exploits as well as introduce the theme of Season Two—Possibility.
The Talking Culture team is thrilled to have participated in the mini-series by our friends at Anthro Airwaves. We were honoured to be highlighted along with some other truly spectacular anthropology podcasts. Take a listen to what we have to s
Alejandra, Meghan and Daniel reflect on their experience producing the first season of Talking Culture and talk about what's next for the podcast.
In Talking Culture's final full episode in season one, Alejandra, Meghan, and Daniel explore the work of Zora Neale Hurston. They discuss the boundaries she came up against in her pursuit of anthropology as well as the disciplinary boundaries b
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