The Cluttered Desk

Welcome to The Cluttered Desk Podcast! In this episode, Colin and Andrew discuss the 2013 Spike Jonze film Her . They explore the increased pervasiveness of artificial intelligence, the necessity of the body, and the conventions of the romance genre.  Here are links for this episode: The Coda: Hopsolution Ale Double IPA by Bell's Brewery and Old Forester 1897 Bottled in Bond by Old Forester  Andre...

Welcome to The Cluttered Desk Podcast! In this mini-episode, Colin and Andrew preview S10E3 and have a quick conversation about being troubled.  *** Please contact us at any of these locations: Website: www.thecdpodcast.com Email: thecluttereddeskpodcast@gmail.com Twitter:  @TheCDPodcast  Facebook: www.facebook.com/thecdpodcast Andrew is on Twitter @AndrewPatrickH1 Colin is on Twitter @ColinAshley...

Welcome to The Cluttered Desk Podcast! In this episode, Colin and special guest Jana Napier-Ribley discuss representations of queer characters in popular media and queerbaiting in Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker . Here are links for this episode: The Coda: Angry Orchard Rosé Jana is on Instagram @saltsore  *** Please contact us at any of these locations: Website: www.thecdpodcast.com Email: thecl...

Welcome to The Cluttered Desk Podcast! In this mini-episode, Colin and special guest Jana Napier-Ribley preview S10E2 and have a quick conversation about queering Gilgamesh.   *** Please contact us at any of these locations: Website: www.thecdpodcast.com Email: thecluttereddeskpodcast@gmail.com Twitter:  @TheCDPodcast  Facebook: www.facebook.com/thecdpodcast Andrew is on Twitter @AndrewPatrickH1 C...

Welcome to The Cluttered Desk Podcast! In this episode, Colin and Andrew discuss the final entry in the Star Wars film franchise, The Rise of Skywalker .  Here are links for this episode: The Coda: Cold Mountain by Highland Brewing Company and Christmas Ale by Abita Brewing Company . Andrew's recommendation: The Devil Finds Work by James Baldwin and the film, A Dark Song (2016). Colin's recommenda...

Welcome to The Cluttered Desk Podcast! In this mini-episode, Colin and special guests Meghan Groves and Jon Phelps have a quick conversation about Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker.  Warning: there are possible spoilers for the film! *** Please contact us at any of these locations: Website: www.thecdpodcast.com Email: thecluttereddeskpodcast@gmail.com Twitter:  @TheCDPodcast  Facebook: www.facebook...

Welcome to The Cluttered Desk Podcast! In this special episode, Colin and Andrew discuss expectations. Topics under consideration: Andrew's move, Ph. D. programs, and the television show  Mad Men .  *** Please contact us at any of these locations: Website: www.thecdpodcast.com Email: thecluttereddeskpodcast@gmail.com Twitter:  @TheCDPodcast  Facebook: www.facebook.com/thecdpodcast Andrew is on Twi...

Welcome to The Cluttered Desk Podcast! In this episode, Colin and Andrew reflect on nine seasons of The Cluttered Desk Podcast. Here are links for this episode: The Coda: Rocket Popsicle Sour and American Solera by Untitled Art Brewing Andrew's recommendation: Harrow County by Cullen Bunn  and Dark Ark by Cullen Bunn Colin's recommendation: Rebecca Traister's piece on Elizabeth Warren via The Cut...

Welcome to The Cluttered Desk Podcast! In this mini-episode, Colin and Andrew preview S9E6, plus Colin asks Andrew about his forthcoming academic endeavor.  *** Please contact us at any of these locations: Website: www.thecdpodcast.com Email: thecluttereddeskpodcast@gmail.com Twitter:  @TheCDPodcast  Facebook: www.facebook.com/thecdpodcast Andrew is on Twitter @AndrewPatrickH1 Colin is on Twitter...

Welcome to The Cluttered Desk Podcast! In this episode, Colin, Andrew, and Brian Wakefield finish the first leg of  The Lord of the Rings Book Club  with commentary on the final two chapters of Book II of  The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring  by J. R. R. Tolkien. Here are links for this episode:  The Coda:  Pinner IPA by Oskar Blues Brewery   Andrew's recommendation: The book series,...

Welcome to The Cluttered Desk Podcast! In this mini-episode, Colin, Andrew, and special guest Brian Wakefield preview S9E5 (which is also part of The Lord of the Rings book club). Plus, they say a quick word about finishing  The Fellowship of the Ring. *** Please contact us at any of these locations: Website: www.thecdpodcast.com Email: thecluttereddeskpodcast@gmail.com Twitter:  @TheCDPodcast  Fa...

Welcome to The Cluttered Desk Podcast! In this episode, Colin and Andrew discuss The Anthropocene Reviewed , a podcast by John Green (novelist and YouTuber) and WNYC Studios. Here are links for this episode: The Anthropocene Reviewed  written and performed by John Green and produced by WNYC Studios The Coda: Mandarina IPA by Highland Brewing Co. Andrew's recommendation: The Wicked + The Divine by...

Welcome to The Cluttered Desk Podcast! In this mini-episode, Colin and Andrew preview S9E4, plus they entertain a listener request by reviewing the enigmatic hygiene product, DUDE Wipes.  Links: The Anthropocene Reviewed Podcast DUDE Wipes *** Please contact us at any of these locations: Website: www.thecdpodcast.com Email: thecluttereddeskpodcast@gmail.com Twitter:  @TheCDPodcast  Facebook: www.f...

Welcome to The Cluttered Desk Podcast! In this episode, Colin and Andrew discuss the call-out, Internet culture, grace, patience, and forgiveness. Here are links to the pieces on this episode's reading list: "The Destructiveness of Call-Out Culture on Campus" by Conor Friedersdorf "Calling Out the Positive Force of 'Call-Out' Culture" by Lyric via voxatl.org "In Defense of Call-out Culture" by Sha...

Welcome to The Cluttered Desk Podcast! In this mini-episode, Colin and Andrew preview S9E3, plus Andrew asks Colin how he survives on Twitter. Here are links to the pieces on the reading list for S9E3: "The Destructiveness of Call-Out Culture on Campus" by Conor Friedersdorf "Calling Out the Positive Force of 'Call-Out' Culture" by Lyric via voxatl.org "In Defense of Call-out Culture" by Shaun Sco...

Welcome to The Cluttered Desk Podcast! In this episode, Colin, Andrew, and Brian Wakefield continue  The Lord of the Rings Book Club  with commentary on Chapters 6, 7, and 8 of Book II of  The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring  by J. R. R. Tolkien. *** Please contact us at any of these locations: Website: www.thecdpodcast.com Email: thecluttereddeskpodcast@gmail.com Twitter:  @TheCDPod...

Welcome to The Cluttered Desk Podcast! In this episode, Andrew and Colin discuss the final season of  Game of Thrones  with the help of a wonderful essay by Zeynep Tufekci,  "The Real Reason Fans Hate the Last Season of Game of Thrones." The Coda: Hawaii Five Ale by DESTIHL Brewery and Basecamp Blonde by Hutton & Smith Andrew's recommendation: A Scottish Podcast Colin's recommendation: Deram Antho...

Welcome to The Cluttered Desk Podcast! In this mini-episode, Colin and Andrew preview S9E2, plus they discuss fan reactions to popular entertainment. Here is what they discuss in S9E2: "The Real Reason Fans Hate the Last Season of Game of Thrones " by Zeynep Tufekci *** Please contact us at any of these locations: Website: www.thecdpodcast.com Email: thecluttereddeskpodcast@gmail.com Twitter:  @Th...

Welcome to The Cluttered Desk Podcast! In the Season 9 premiere, Colin and Andrew discuss the newest (and final?) entry in the X-Men film franchise,  Dark Phoenix.  The Coda: Green Man Rambler by  Green Man Brewery Andrew's recommendation: Merry X-Men Holiday Special (2018) Colin's recommendation: Fleabag Season 2, starring Phoebe Waller-Bridge and  Green Girl   by Kate Zambreno  *** Please contac...

Welcome to The Cluttered Desk Podcast! In this mini-episode, Colin and Andrew preview S9E1, plus they discuss Andrew's perfect X-Men movie. Here is what they discuss in S9E1: Dark Phoenix (2019) *** Please contact us at any of these locations: Website: www.thecdpodcast.com Email: thecluttereddeskpodcast@gmail.com Twitter:  @TheCDPodcast  Facebook: www.facebook.com/thecdpodcast Andrew is on Twitter...

Welcome to The Cluttered Desk Podcast! In this episode, Colin, Andrew, and Brian Wakefield continue  The Lord of the Rings Book Club  with commentary on Chapters 4 and 5 of Book II of  The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring  by J. R. R. Tolkien. *** Please contact us at any of these locations: Website: www.thecdpodcast.com Email: thecluttereddeskpodcast@gmail.com Twitter:  @TheCDPodcast...

Welcome to The Cluttered Desk Podcast! In this interstitial episode, Andrew and Colin welcome returning guest Tommy Bryant to discuss Avengers: Endgame. In addition to discussing the film, they consider the flattening of Thanos, the ambitious narrative trajectory of the MCU, and the way Marvel films grapple with trauma.  *** Please contact us at any of these locations: Website: www.thecdpodcast.co...

Welcome to The Cluttered Desk Podcast! In the Season 8 finale, Colin and Andrew discuss the Netflix series  Russian Doll.  There are SPOILERS in this episode! The Coda:  Pennsylvania Tuxedo by Dogfish Head , Mango Even Keel by Ballast Point , and Pace Car Racer by Bear Republic Andrew's recommendation:  Scary Thoughts and  The Membership: A Wendell Berry Podcast Colin's recommendation:  The Lost B...

Welcome to The Cluttered Desk Podcast! In this mini-episode, Colin and Andrew preview S8E6, plus they discuss the politics of recommendations. For those curious, here is a link to what they discuss in S8E6: Russian Doll *** Please contact us at any of these locations: Website: www.thecdpodcast.com Email: thecluttereddeskpodcast@gmail.com Twitter:  @TheCDPodcast  Facebook: www.facebook.com/thecdpod...

Welcome to The Cluttered Desk Podcast! In this episode, Colin and Andrew discuss toxic masculinity and Slavoj Zizek. Here's a list of what they discuss and recommend in this episode:  "Toxic masculinity can be heroic, and here are the women that prove it" by Slavoj Zizek (main essay under consideration) "No, 'toxic masculinity' is not an illness" by Slavoj Zizek (secondary essay under consideratio...