Emma Newbery

All Alone With Something to Say

Society EN ↓ 18 episodes

Arts & Culture journalist Emma Newbery is joined by various guests to explore the conscious consumption of cultural phenomena from the wicked to the weird.

Author

Emma Newbery

Category

Society

Podcast website

emmanewbery.com

Latest episode

Aug 19, 2025

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Episodes

From The Deep: Life with ME/CFS 19.08.2025

This episode focuses on one woman's experience with ME-CFS: Tally Shea. Tally joins the podcast to detail her experience with ME/CFS and discuss the larger stories we can uncover that we tell ourselves around chronic illness, and thus about what it means to be good, to be productive, to be well. and to be a part of everyday life. To donate to Allison Williams' 2025 NYC TCS Marathon Fundraising Pag...

Special Episode: From the Heart 25.02.2023

In response to the "National Day of Hate", a poet, an artist, a filmmaker, a minister, a photographer, and a former white nationalist reflect on hope for humanity, care for others, and pockets of love that can still be found in the world. If you or a loved one are involved in violent extremism, you can visit parents4peace.org or contact their toll-free, nationwide hotline: 1-844-49PEACE.

Jamás Vencida: The Fight Against Gender Violence in Puerto Rico 01.11.2021

Emma and Marianne speak with award-winning journalist Andrea González-Ramírez about the epidemic of gender violence in Puerto Rico. . Suliani's Poem (trans. Marianne Tissot): I want you to think of me as the woman who borrowed courage from past and present warriors. That daily step that inspires me to believe that where there are ovaries there is more than strength to keep going. Hardworking woman...

Notes From the Flock 09.04.2021

Emma and Pam discuss the history of Solomon Asch's conformity experiments and track the role and significance of conformity -- political, social, and emotional -- throughout American history and into its future. BAXTER BLUE DISCOUNT CODE: baxterblueglasses.pxf.io/3PeZDr

LinkedIn or Boxed Out? 26.03.2021

Emma and Caroline Newbery trace the evolution of the American internship and the inequities these opportunities perpetuate in our society today.

Vulva Is Not A Dirty Word 05.03.2021

We'll take it from here, Gwyneth. Emma interviews Meredith Ford, the feminist ceramics enthusiast behind Pussy Pots . They discuss vulva anxiety, the stigma around female pleasure, and the importance of knowing your body for yourself and trusting its beauty.

Seek, and Ye Shall Find Even More Questions 19.02.2021

Emma is joined by photographer and educator Hannah Altman to discuss the beauty of Jewish thought and the power of ritual as captured in art.

Don't Let the Head Bugs Bite! 05.02.2021

No, not that kind. Emma and Devon talk about the mental health of our generation—uncertainty, fulfillment, the "types" of happy people, and a bunch of other stuff including surfing and puffins.

Leaps Through Light and Shadow 22.01.2021

This week, Emma chats with Yng-Ru Chen, founder of Praise Shadows Art Gallery in Brookline, MA about Yng's recent work on the new gallery, her move from New York to the Boston art scene, and her connection to community.

Determined 08.01.2021

Emma is joined by Marianne Tissot to discuss the history of self-determination in Puerto Rico, and the political, social, and economic reverberations across the island. Check out the wonderful organization Marianne works with: https://www.friendsofpuertorico.org/ .

In Our Own Time 13.11.2020

Emma is joined by poet and photographer Jinwoo Hwon Lee 이훤 to discuss the artistic process, emotional expression, and how he ~really~ feels about hot dogs. poethwon.com instagram and twitter: @poethwon

E Pluribus Unum 30.10.2020

Emma and Noah dive deeper into the myth of the nation state and the history of American patriotism in part II of our miniseries on nationalism. Special thanks to Kenny Nowell, Dan Viellieu, and Noah Nelson.

"Shut Up and Dribble" 30.10.2020

Emma and Noah (of "Mom Ears Only" radio fame) discuss professional sports as a platform for activism and human rights advocacy. Highlights include the rigidity of American nationalism and Naomi Osaka. Touchdown. Special thanks to Kenny Nowell, Dan Viellieu, and Noah Nelson. Originally aired on October 16th, 2020.

IKONS 30.10.2020

"There's a lot of baggage that comes with us, but it's like Louis Vuitton baggage; you always want it." Emma is joined by pop historian/journalist/curator/dear friend Emily Bass to discuss the Kardashians and the implications of stan culture and celebrity worship today. To check out more of Emily's work, visit: emilyrosebass.tumblr.com Music by Kenny Nowell. Special thanks to Dan Viellieu. Origina...

Dichotomies 30.10.2020

This week, Emma and Pam wrap up their exploration of true crime by taking a swing at the rocks and the hard places in the genre, featuring Jodi Arias, Casey Anthony, Jeffrey Dahmer, and gasp Madonna??? Music by Kenny Nowell. Originally aired August 21st, 2020.

Vox Clamantis 30.10.2020

In this week's episode, Emma and Pam peel back some of the layers surrounding womxn's voices, including the responsibility and opportunities afforded to female podcasters in the true crime genre. Originally aired August 14th, 2020.

"One-Woman Misogynist" 30.10.2020

WELCOME BACK to All Alone with Something to Say. Today, the "girls" break down the reductive dead girl paradigm, and discuss the role of gender-based violence in true crime media and its contribution to the curious passivity of our national and global engagement with the crimes happening around us, in real time, every day. CW: today's episode discusses murder and violence against womxn To learn mo...

Ladies' Choice 30.10.2020

Emma is joined by special guest Pam Rosen to kick off the first installment in a multi-part series exploring the relationship between white womxn and the true crime genre. Hint: it's complicated. But we're gonna go deeper than that. Originally aired July 31st, 2020.

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