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Watch this episode ad-free by joining the ITBR Patreon! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠patreon.com/ivorytowerboilerroom⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ----- Writer, journalist, educator, and queer activist Gaar Adams is here! The author of 2025's fascinating and introspective book Guest Privileges , which revolves around queer migration and rights in the Middle East as well as his own sexual identity, provides an incre...

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Here is Mary's reading of chapter two of "Biased Justice: The Dimitri Rozenman Story." Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed by guests are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of the hosts or producers.

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Hey guys! With Episode 2 of Biased Justice coming out right around the corner, we figured we reupload part one as a refresher! Sit back and get caught up! ----- Watch this episode ad-free by joining the ITBR Patreon! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠patreon.com/ivorytowerboilerroom⁠⁠ In the premiere episode of Biased Justice , I'm joined by Mary DiPipi of True Crime in Academia to unpack the first chapter of Biased J...

Watch this episode ad-free by joining the ITBR Patreon! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠patreon.com/ivorytowerboilerroom⁠⁠⁠⁠ ----- Christian Pan is here! Christian is an activist and the author of Bi-Curious and City of Desire. He gave a great chat on the public perception of erotic literature, using sexual identity in media as publicity and the soaring ticket prices of Broadway shows with the influx...

In part two of our conversation, we discuss strategies for engaging students in an age where so many are turning to ChatGPT to do the thinking for them? This was part of the New Jersey College English association conference. Moderated by Ameenah McKiethen Featuring Professors Andrew Rimby, Angela Weisl, Jan Balakian, Mary Balkun, and Jan Balakian

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A live podcast episode from the New Jersey College English Association conference hosted by Seton Hall University. This roundtable conversation is moderated by Ameenah McKiethen from Kean University and features the following professors: Dr. Andrew Rimby (Kean, Montclair, and Seton Hall) Dr. Angela Weisl (Seton Hall) Dr. Jan Balakian (Kean) Dr. Mary Balkun (Seton Hall) Dr. Stefanie Shapiro (SUNY M...

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Watch this episode ad-free by joining the ITBR Patreon! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠patreon.com/ivorytowerboilerroom⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ----- Kiersten White is here! The author of the 2024 novel Lucy Undying, among a plethora of New York Times best sellers, goes all in on what it was like shaping her vision of Lucy from Dracula's story. Weaving a story with a modern and queer touch surrounding a character or...

Want to listen to this episode AD FREE? Go to patreon.com/ivorytowerboilerroom to become a subscriber today! Hey, true crime friends. I’m back! In honor of Women’s History Month, this episode explores the life- and brutal murder- of Dian Fossey. A fearless conservationist who dedicated her life to protecting mountain gorillas, Fossey’s legacy is undeniable, but her death remains shrouded in myster...

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SPOILER ALERT!! I continue my conversation with my husband to discuss our thoughts about Scream 7, and whether or not we enjoyed the addition of new characters. We end with our thoughts on the motives of Ghostface, and we'll pick back up there with part three next week!

Watch this episode ad-free by joining the ITBR Patreon! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠patreon.com/ivorytowerboilerroom⁠ ----- Mary Balkun is Professor of English and Founding Director of the Center for Faculty Development at Seton Hall University and American Literature Scholar! Joining Ameenah and me today on ITBR: Teaching the Humanities is Dr. Mary Balkun! On today's episode, Mary has incredibly insight...

Watch this episode ad-free by joining the ITBR Patreon! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠patreon.com/ivorytowerboilerroom⁠ ----- Stacy Wolf is a Professor of Theater at Princeton University and is one of America's foremost scholars on musical theater! On this week's episode of ITBR, Stacy Wolf is here! We share a conversation with some much-needed warmth in these trying times, along with the importance...

Watch this episode ad-free by joining the ITBR Patreon! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠patreon.com/ivorytowerboilerroom⁠ ----- Bill Hulseman joins me today on ITBR! Religion and sexuality have had an opposing relationship for thousands of years. Bill breaks down the confusing world of living with both a queer and religious identity. To be yourself and not pick any "sides" in your identity is what Bi...

TRIGGER WARNING: Today's episode contains mentions of sexual assault, pedophilia, sex trafficking and violence. Watch this episode ad-free by joining the ITBR Patreon! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠patreon.com/ivorytowerboilerroom⁠ ------ An award-winning author, public speaker, and former special victims prosecutor, Roger Canaff has devoted his legal career to the eradication of violence against women an...

SPOILER ALERT!! Right after seeing the new Scream film, my husband and I jumped on the podcast to review the film since we both are fans (well my husband is a diehard fan) of the Scream franchise. If you saw the film, what were your thoughts?

Watch this episode ad-free by joining the ITBR Patreon! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠patreon.com/ivorytowerboilerroom ------ David Starkey, English Professor at Santa Barbara City College joins me on this week's episode of ITBR to discuss the recent ramifications that AI has had on the academic process for the current generation of writers. David's guide, Academic Writing Now serves as a strong founda...

Since gothic and horror is all the rage right now in pop culture (think Scream 7, Frankenstein, and The Bride), here are a few books that I'd love to recommend to you all for your TBR piles! 1. Your Favorite Scary Movie (Ashley Cullins) 2. It All Began With a Scream (Padraic Maroney) 3. Rear Window: The Making of a Hitchcock Masterpiece in the Hollywood Golden Age (Jennifer O'Callaghan) 4....