The Cluttered Desk

Welcome to The Cluttered Desk Podcast! In this episode, Colin and Andrew discuss the podcast  Harmontown.  Here's a list of what they discuss and recommend in this episode:  The Coda: Oban Little Bay Scotch Whisky and Brute IPA by Sierra Nevada    Andrew's recommendation:  Because the Internet  by Childish Gambino Colin's recommendation: The YouTube food series,  Hot Ones *** Please contact us at...

Welcome to The Cluttered Desk Podcast! In this mini-episode, Colin and Andrew preview S8E4, plus they discuss what it means to be a completist.  For those curious, here is a link to what they discuss in S8E4:  Harmontown E313: Ducks Don't Be Gay *** Please contact us at any of these locations: Website: www.thecdpodcast.com Email: thecluttereddeskpodcast@gmail.com Twitter:  @TheCDPodcast  Facebook:...

Welcome to The Cluttered Desk Podcast! On this episode, Colin and Andrew discuss the work of American writer Flannery O'Connor.  Here's a list of what they discuss and recommend in this episode:  The Coda: Salad Days by Southern Prohibition Brewing , Boundary Tree by Blackberry Farm Brewery , Here Gose Nothin' by Destihl , and Toffee Stout by Carolina Brewery and Chapel Hill Toffee   Andrew's reco...

Welcome to The Cluttered Desk Podcast! In this mini-episode, Colin and Andrew preview S8E3, plus they discuss the characteristics of academic writing. For those curious, here are links to the Flannery O'Connor texts they discuss in S8E3: "A Good Man Is Hard to Find" "Revelation" "On Her Own Work" *** Please contact us at any of these locations: Website: www.thecdpodcast.com Email: thecluttereddesk...

Welcome to The Cluttered Desk Podcast! On this episode, Colin and Andrew discuss historicism and the literary masterpiece through a critical theory prism.  Here's a list of what they discuss and recommend in this episode:  Here's a link to Professor McGowan's essay:  https://www.academia.edu/33859962/The_Bankruptcy_of_Historicism_Introducing_Disruption_into_Literary_Studies The Coda: Celebration I...

Welcome to The Cluttered Desk Podcast! In this mini-episode, Colin and Andrew preview S8E2, plus they discuss the precariousness of being an authority figure. For those curious, here is a link to the essay they discuss in S8E2:  https://www.academia.edu/33859962/The_Bankruptcy_of_Historicism_Introducing_Disruption_into_Literary_Studies *** Please contact us at any of these locations: Website: www....

Welcome to The Cluttered Desk Podcast! On this episode, Colin and Andrew welcome Jono Kiser to discuss energy bars!  Here's a list of what they discuss and recommend in this episode:  The Perfect Bar CLIF Nut Butter Filled Organic Energy Bar  Larabar Crunchy Nut & Seed Bar Raw Rev Glo Protein Bar Nature Valley Protein Chewy Bar Garden of Life GoL Bar The Coda: The Owls Are Not What They Seem, a co...

Welcome to The Cluttered Desk Podcast! In this mini-episode, Colin, Andrew, and special guest Jono Kiser preview S8E1, plus they discuss grading rubrics. *** 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 @Co...

On this episode of The Cluttered Desk Podcast, Andrew continues his mini-series on Neil Gaiman's The Sandman, Timing Is Everything. The Sandman Vol. 4: Season of Mists *** 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...

Welcome to The Cluttered Desk Podcast! This episode is the second part of our conversation with Perry Ritter (@pritter1492), bourbon aficionado and host of the This is My Bourbon Podcast. Here's where you can find his podcast online: Patreon Facebook Twitter Instagram   iTunes Podbean *** Please contact us at any of these locations: Website: www.thecdpodcast.com Email: thecluttereddeskpodcast@gmai...

Welcome to The Cluttered Desk Podcast! This episode continues a short series of interstitial episodes about craft brewing, home brewing, and bourbon appreciation. For this episode, we welcome Perry Ritter (@pritter1492), bourbon aficionado and host of the This is My Bourbon Podcast. Here's where you can find his podcast online: Patreon Facebook Twitter Instagram   iTunes Podbean *** Please contact...

On this episode of The Cluttered Desk Podcast, Andrew continues his mini-series on Neil Gaiman's The Sandman, Timing Is Everything. The Sandman Vol. 3: Dream Country *** 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...

Welcome to The Cluttered Desk Podcast! This episode begins a short series of interstitial episodes about craft brewing, home brewing, and bourbon appreciation. For this episode, we welcome Michael Peck, one of the owners of Elderbrew, Bristol's first small batch brewery. Here's where you can find them online: Website Facebook Instagram      Michael was kind enough to offer beer from one of Weaverv...

On this episode of The Cluttered Desk Podcast, Andrew continues his mini-series on Neil Gaiman's The Sandman, Timing Is Everything. The Sandman Vol. 2: The Doll's House *** 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...

Welcome to The Cluttered Desk Podcast! We promised another Game of Thrones episode, and we like to keep our promises! This live episode was recorded at Bloom Cafe and Listening Room on Friday, July 27, 2018. Andrew and Colin welcomed special guests Emily Fehr, daniel couper, and Amy Davis. Here's a list of what they discuss and recommend in this episode:  The Coda: Magistrate Merlot and Troopers A...

Welcome to The Cluttered Desk Podcast! In this mini episode, Colin and Andrew preview the Season 7 finale by discussing the various aspects of live performances. The Season 7 finale should be ready in a few days. Here is what they discuss in that episode: Game of Thrones (Seasons 4-7) *** Please contact us at any of these locations: Website: www.thecdpodcast.com Email: thecluttereddeskpodcast@gmai...

On this episode of The Cluttered Desk Podcast, Andrew begins his new mini-series on Neil Gaiman's The Sandman, Timing Is Everything. The Sandman Vol. 1: Preludes & Nocturnes *** 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 Col...

Welcome to The Cluttered Desk Podcast! In this mini episode, Colin and Andrew preview their upcoming live episode (details below) and Andrew's new mini series, Timing Is Everything. The first volume of Timing Is Everything will appear on this feed as Season 7 Episode 5 in a few days. Here is a list of what they discuss in this mini episode: The Coda: T he Dire Wolf and Clear Sky Daybreak from Wolf...

Welcome to The Cluttered Desk Podcast! On this episode, Betsy Couper ( @bcouper on Instagram) joins Andrew and Colin to discuss  Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom,  the newest film in the Jurassic Park film franchise. Here's a list of what they discuss and recommend in this episode:  The Coda: Raindancer and Lotus Dreamer from Gypsy Circus Cider Company Betsy's recommendation:  The Hate U Give  by An...

Welcome to The Cluttered Desk Podcast! In this mini-episode, Colin, Andrew, and two special guests (Betsy and Daniel Couper) preview S7E4, plus they discuss dinosaurs as pets! Here is what they discuss in S7E4, which will be ready in a few days: Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom *** Please contact us at any of these locations: Website: www.thecdpodcast.com Email: thecluttereddeskpodcast@gmail.com Twi...

The Process is a new, infrequent mini-series where we talk to creative people about the things they create. Part 1 features Daniel Couper discussing his song "Luna." *** Here are links to Daniel's website and social media accounts: Website Facebook Twitter Instagram   "Luna" is available at the following locations: Spotify Apple Music Bandcamp Amazon Google Play *** Please contact us at any of the...

We're excited to introduce a new, infrequent mini-series to The Cluttered Desk Podcast! It's called The Process, and it's a series of conversations with creative people discussing the things they create. The first episode will appear in this feed tomorrow (6/21/18). In that episode, Daniel Couper discusses his song "Luna."  *** Please contact us at any of these locations: Website: www.thecdpodcast...

Welcome to The Cluttered Desk Podcast! On this episode, Andrew and Colin finally discuss F. Scott Fitzgerald's  The Great Gatsby.  Here's a list of what they discuss and recommend in this episode:  The Coda: Highland Stargazer by Highland Brewing Company Andrew's recommendation: The Good Place Colin's recommendation: John's Green's novel  Turtles All the Way Down *** Please contact us at any of th...

Welcome to The Cluttered Desk Podcast! In this mini-episode, Colin and Andrew preview S7E3, plus they discuss returning to old favorites! Here is what they discuss in S7E3, which will be ready in a few days: The Great Gatsby  by F. Scott Fitzgerald *** Please contact us at any of these locations: Website: www.thecdpodcast.com Email: thecluttereddeskpodcast@gmail.com Twitter:  @TheCDPodcast  Facebo...

Welcome to The Cluttered Desk Podcast! On this episode, Andrew and Colin discuss Eric Bennett's essay, "Dear Humanities Profs: We Are the Problem" which was published on The Chronicle of Higher Education (@chronicle) earlier this year. Here's a list of what they discuss and recommend in this episode:  The Coda: Barefoot Blonde Ale from Bristol Station Brews & Taproom Andrew's recommendation: Calip...