We are Jessi & Anna, 2 SwiftTokers who spend our free time down the rabbit holes of Taylor Swift’s art, analyzing lyrics, recognizing patterns, and hunting for Easter eggs. Our main goal is to be informative, insightful, and reflective about Taylor’s art and her impact on pop culture. This is designed to be a fun, stress-free podcast where you can come hang with us weekly as we talk all things Taylor. This podcast is an independent and unauthorized fan publication. The podcast & its assets a ...
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The New Thinkery is a podcast devoted to political philosophy and its history, along with its many guises in literature, film, and human experience generally. Named after Socrates’ infamous “Thinkery” in Aristophanes’ Clouds, The New Thinkery strikes a balance between the seriousness of academia and the playfulness of casual conversation among friends.
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CROOKED RIVER is a fictional podcast narrative that spans the five-year period between September 1934 and August 1939 in post-Prohibition Cleveland, Ohio at the height of the Great Depression. During this politically turbulent time, an elusive killer decapitated and dismembered thirteen victims—seven men and six women—all under the watch of newly appointed Public Safety Director Eliot Ness, the famed G-man from Al Capone’s Chicago glory days. The disturbing crimes, the setting, and the perip ...
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Classical guitar fanatic? Casual hobbyist? Segovia disciple? Regardless of your diagnosis, the tonebase Classical Guitar Podcast with David Steinhardt has the cure for you! Tune in every other Sunday for in-depth conversations with some of greatest minds in the classical guitar world. Guest artists include Scott Tennant, Judicael Perroy, Bill Kanengiser, Eliot Fisk, and Pepe Romero to list a few. Topics range from pedagogical philosophies, upcoming CD releases and performances, composing, ar ...
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Build The Future shares the compelling visions of the future and the stories of those building it. We explore frontier technologies, innovative research, and ambitious projects from around the world that will shape our future. Our guests are entrepreneurs, thought leaders, researchers, and anyone else actively working to build the world we want to live in.
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Booked Up with Jen Taub features intimate interviews with nonfiction authors. Jen’s guests include writers of current bestsellers and beloved backlist books. Conversations cover love, money, politics, early dreams, writing habits, reading tastes, procrastination techniques, self-doubt, and news of the day. Creator and host, Jen Taub is a law professor, advocate, and author. Her nonfiction books include BIG DIRTY MONEY (Viking 2020) and OTHER PEOPLE’S HOUSES (Yale Press 2014). She focuses on ...
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Jonathan Swift's Battle of the Books
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This week the guys are back to discuss Jonathan Swift. Everyone has heard of Gulliver's Travels and A Modest Proposal, but he has another work worth looking at: The Battle of the Books. Plus: the audience has voted on who the funniest co-host is.Oleh The New Thinkery
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Sabrina Little on Athletics and Virtue
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This week, the guys are joined by Sabrina Little, assistant professor in the department of Leadership and American Studies at Christopher Newport University. The group discuss athletics, especially running, and how virtue can boost athletic performance. Little's new book, The Examined Run: Why Good People Make Better Runners, and her accomplishment…
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Leo Strauss' "On the Interpretation of Genesis"
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This week, the guys return once again to the prophetic teachings of Leo Strauss. This time, the focus is on Strauss' understanding of Genesis, which the guys dissect in an effort to disentangle the Ancient Greek and biblical influences that went into Strauss' interpretation.Oleh The New Thinkery
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This week, in observance of Constitution Day, the guys wax poetic about the virtues of the Founding... is what you probably expected this to say. Instead, Greg wrote an entire academic paper about Lincoln's hushed critique of the Founding, so the guys sit down to unpack the paper's core arguments, as well as how Lincoln was, and wasn't, successful …
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Eric Adler on Livy's History of Rome, Book I Ch. 1-16
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This week, the guys are joined once again by Dr. Eric Adler, Professor and Chair of Classics at the University of Maryland, to talk about the beginning of Livy's History of Rome. Given Rome's impressively long history, it's no surprise that it took Livy over 140 books to recount it just up to the beginning of the Roman Empire. The group tackle Livy…
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Walter Sterling on T. S. Eliot's "The Waste Land"
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This week, the guys are joined by Walter Sterling, the freshly minted president of St. John's College in Santa Fe to discuss one of the twentieth century's most important poems, T. S. Eliot's "The Waste Land." The group work their way through the work's oppressive density and prose to get at the crucial themes and messages underlying it all. Plus: …
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If You Fail To Plan, You Plan To Fail
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Weeee are never ever ever, getting ba--- Just kidding, we'll be back in October!! Join us while we reflect on the past 9 months of launching our very own podcast. We discuss the struggles, the memories, and what we have planned for when we return after we return from break! Follow us on TikTok, Instagram, and YouTube [Our handle: @tspodnetwork]…
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Pano Kanelos on Hamlet and the University of Austin
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It's back to school season, and to mark the occasion, the full host complement is joined by Dr. Pano Kanelos, founding president of the University of Austin. Together, the ensemble dissect key moments in Hamlet. That includes a potential recontextualization of the best-known soliloquy in the world, Hamlet's “To be or not to be” speech. Plus: a look…
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T.S. Eliot, Andrew Lloyd Webber, Taylor Swift & CATS
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We explore the background behind the CATS musical, T.S. Eliot, Andrew Lloyd Webber and Taylor Swift's time in the movie. Follow us on TikTok, Instagram, and YouTube [Our handle: @tspodnetwork]Oleh Jessi & Anna
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Robert Wyllie on Understanding Byung-Chul Han
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Joining Alex and Greg this week is Professor Robert Wyllie of Ashland University. He guides the group through the thought-provoking world of Byung-Chul Han, one of today's most interesting living philosophers, using his new ciritcal introduction to Han as a baseline. Professor Wyllie delves especially into Han's early work, exploring his weighty id…
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Flagg Taylor on Jan Patočka's The Spiritual Person & the Intellectual
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This week, Alex and Greg delve into Jan Patočka's 1975 essay "The Spiritual Person & the Intellectual," exploring its profound insights on the nature of human existence and the role of intellectuals in society. Joined by Flagg Taylor of Skidmore College, the group examine Patočka's challenge to modernity and his vision for a more spiritually ground…
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We have an open and raw conversation about our emotions and initial thoughts days after Taylor canceled 3 Eras Tour shows in Vienna this week. Shout out to @teachingtaylorswift on TikTok for allowing us to use her video as part of this episode as it so beautifully explained a lot of what we are feeling right now. Follow us on TikTok, Instagram, and…
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#80 - Rajat Bhageria - Automating Food Assembly using Robots and AI
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Rajat Bhageria is an entrepreneur, investor, and the CEO of Chef Robotics. What does it actually take to build and deploy generally intelligent robots? Rajat's company is actively scaling robotics in the food industry and is here to tell us all about it. In this conversation, we talk about what the current food manufacturing process looks like, the…
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Michael Davis On Greek Tragedy, and Electra
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This week, the guys delve into the rich world of Greek tragedy with professor Michael Davis from Sarah Lawrence College. The group explore the themes of fate, justice, and human nature as discussed in Davis' latest book, Electras: Aeschylus, Sophocles, and Euripides. Focusing on the powerful narratives of the Electra plays by these tragedians, they…
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Part 2: Ranking 274 Taylor Swift Songs
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[Part 2] In this episode, Jessi and Anna review a Billboard article that ranks 274 of Taylor's songs and covers. We review the entire list and give input on how we would rate the various songs! For the full list, please visit: tspodnetwork.comOleh Jessi & Anna
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Part 1: Ranking 274 Taylor Swift Songs
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[Part 1] In this episode, Jessi and Anna review a Billboard article that ranks 274 of Taylor's songs and covers. We review the entire list and give input on how we would rate the various songs! For the full list, please visit: tspodnetwork.comOleh Jessi & Anna
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Mary Nichols on Piety in Aristotle's Nicomachean Ethics
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Join the guys this week as they explore the nuanced concept of piety in Aristotle's Nicomachean Ethics with esteemed scholar Mary Nichols. Nichols is Professor Emerita of Political Science at Baylor University, where she taught from 2004-2018, and brings her profound insights and expertise to this rich discussion. Delve into the philosophical depth…
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112 Theory w/ Nikki King [Encore + Updates!]
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Nikki King is back! And this time, her friend and 112 coconspirator, Ryan is joining us to give updates on all things 112. We will revisit the episode from 2/2/24 where Nikki outlines the 112 theory as it existed up to that date. Then, she and Ryan join us for updates and to chat about what’s next with the theory! Follow Nikki on TikTok: @nikkiking…
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In this week's episode, the guys unpack Plato's Lovers, a dialogue centered on the question of what philosophy is. Join the guys as they explore Socrates' interactions with a jock and a nerd in competition to have their love reciprocated by their beloveds. Plus: the unveiling of The New Thinkery's merch store!…
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Ralph Waldo Emerson's The American Scholar
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Join the guys as they delve into Ralph Waldo Emerson's brief essay, "The American Scholar," picking apart the diagnostic value of Emerson's view of the American mind. Through insightful discussions and thorough analysis, they explore the relevance and implications of Emerson's ideas in the modern world, offering a critique of Emerson's transcendent…
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Where's Woodvale? The Full Theory Explained!
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Follow Jessi and Anna down the rabbit hole that is the Taylor Swift Woodvale theory. This episode is solely dedicated to going back in time and telling the entire story behind the theory of Woodvale. Whether a new Swiftie or someone who lived through the Woodvale saga, this deep dive has something for every Swiftie! Don’t forget to sign up for our …
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Amsterdam & Zurich Shows + Predictions for July 13th
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Jessi and Anna recap some eventful Eras Tour shows in Amsterdam, Netherlands and Zurich, Switzerland. With rumors swirling that something could be coming on July 13th in Milan, we discuss our thoughts on what could be next. Then, the episode is capped off with a little game of "Is This Animal Real? (Taylor's Version)" Don’t forget to sign up for ou…
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CDC Reeve on Aristotle's Dialectic
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This week, Alex and Greg replace David with renowned philosopher CDC Reeve. The group delve into Aristotle's Dialectic, exploring the depths of ancient Greek philosophy and its relevance today, specifically how Aristotle's method of dialogue and debate seeks to uncover truths through logical reasoning and critical questioning. Plus: don't miss the …
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Dublin Shows + Jessi Returns for a Recap of June Shows
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Jessi is BACK! We recap the Dublin shows and discuss the aftermath of a theory gone nowhere. We also take a look back at June and get Jessi’s take on some of the biggest events to come out of the last month. Don’t forget to sign up for our July Giveaway. For full contest rules & to enter, visit https://tspodnetwork.com/contest Follow us on TikTok, …
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Paul Carrese on George Washington
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Happy Fourth of July from the New Thinkery! This week, Alex and Greg are joined by Paul Carrese, professor at Arizona State University and senior fellow at the Jack Miller Center, to discuss George Washington in observance of Independence Day. The group discuss George Washington's ascendancy to power, his attempts to stop factionalism, and his impa…
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The Making of Lover Bodysuits w/ Hannah Michelle & London + Cardiff Shows (Travis Onstage!)
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TikTok’s Hannah Michelle, best known for creating her own versions of the Lover Bodysuit, joins us as a co-host this week. We discuss Hannah’s journey with content creation as well as recapping the events of the Cardiff and London Eras Tour shows, including Travis’s surprise appearance onstage with Taylor! Don’t forget to sign up for our July Givea…
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This week, the guys mostly put away the books to discuss the importance of fitness, both for physical longevity and mental sharpness. Led by Greg, the guys share their thoughts and experiences with exercise, including their personal exercise regimens and how they balance exercise in their daily lives. Plus: David's biggest pet peeve about exercise …
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The 12 Houses of Astrology & Taylor Swift's Albums
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We are joined by special guest, Olivia (@liv_inla) who walks us through her comparison of Taylor’s first 11 studio albums to the first 11 Houses of Astrology. Then, we use the 12th House of Astrology to wishfully predict what Taylor may be planning next. For the graphic to assist in Olivia’s theory, visit: https://www.tspodnetwork.com/olivia For fu…
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Ariel Helfer on Plato's Letters
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In this episode, the guys are joined by Professor Ariel Helfer of Wayne State University to discuss his new book on Plato's Letters. Delve into an engaging conversation about the philosophical insights and historical context of Plato's epistolary works, as well as how we ought to contextualize the work itself.…
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Journey to Swiftie: Interview w/ TikToker John Marc
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This week, we interview with TikToker and Swiftie dad John Marc to discuss his experience prepping to see the Eras tour with his daughter. John Marc studied up on Taylor’s music starting with the debut album and listening to each album in chronological order. His studies and reviews of each album were documented on his TikTok which experienced many…
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Leo Strauss' What Is Political Philosophy?, Part III
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The guys take this week to close out their mini-series on Leo Strauss' What is Political Philosophy? Listen in as they unpack Strauss' analysis of modernity, his critique of historicism, and his defense of classical political philosophy. Thankfully, there are less calls to "whip it" this time.Oleh The New Thinkery
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Madrid+Lyon Shows & Karma Orange w/ Guest Co-Host Ty Wilson
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Ty Wilson joins this week to co-host with Anna. We cover the shows from Madrid, Spain and Lyon, France. We then discuss Taylor's use of the color Orange in so many of the Eras Tour costumes and visuals lately and go over the Karma (lost album) theory. Follow us on TikTok, Instagram, and YouTube [Our handle: @tspodnetwork] For more of TSPN, visit ou…
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