Life & Anth

Welcome to the Season 2 premiere! Tune in for a thought-provoking conversation that goes beyond the headlines to examine the human side of crypto and digital culture! Kimberly Gunn and host Lily Forrester take a deep dive into the world of cryptocurrency, digital currency, and the cultural phenomena surrounding them. Key Topics: What is cryptocurrency? A clear, accessible explanation of digital cu...

Welcome & welcome back to Life & Anth Podcast! Thanks for joining us today! Our mission is to break down the barriers between anthropology in academia and the general public so people can better understand how anthrological concepts impact our daily lives and who we are in the greater landscape. Lily is a graduate of Wellesley College and holds a B.A. degree in Anthropology. In this episod...

Exploring Anthropology Through Podcasting: A Conversation with Lily Forrester In this bonus episode of 'The Power of Podcasting,' host Kimberly Gunn from Zoom Catchers speaks with Lily Forrester, the host of 'Life in Anth,' about her journey into podcasting and her passion for anthropology. Lily, a graduate of Wellesley College, discusses how she integrates her love for storytelling with her acade...

Greetings and welcome to Life & Anth with Lily Forrester and a Zoomcatchers production. Last episode, “Less is More,” Lily discusses changes in women’s fashion over time as well as the changes in the conversation that surrounds it. The episode breaks down various socio-political narratives that are applied to women’s dress and examined the impact it has or doesn't have on the empowerment of wo...

Welcome to Life & Anth, with host Lily Forrester! Our latest episode, More Is Less, is an anthropological discussion of women's fashion throughout time and how it fits into the changing cultural landscape. Lily brings on cross-generational guests to discuss feminist perspectives from various waves of the movement and explores the question of freedom as it relates to the clothes we wear. To lis...

Welcome Back! Join Lily and guest ethnomusicologist, Becca, at the intersection of academics and artists where they muse on the rising queer band, boygenius, and the context that brought them into the light. This episode detangles the social structures that exist both within the band and between artist and fan and why those may exist. Lily defines such concepts as hegemony, agency, cultural capita...

Ever wonder who the person is behind the voice of our newest podcast, Life and Anth? Today, our host has given us a peek behind the scenes of why podcasting and why anthropology in this short introduction. Check out the first and second episodes here: https://youtu.be/84R9xN66kTg https://youtu.be/3oLHg-K5rY0 #anthropology #zoomcatchers #podcast

Lily Forrester and Zoomcatchers are at it again! Join us as we mystify the ordinary! Exploring the nature of the least likely fallout from the Vietnam War, Lily is joined by guests Shelly and Mindy to unpack the complex relations underlying the group fitness industry. This episode navigates its complicated webs of power, from gender dynamics to parasocial relationships, starting at its roots and i...

Everyday life can start to feel a little well...routine, but every once in a while, maybe you notice something small that makes you wonder why are things the way they are? Why can you buy CDs at coffee shops? These moments are called ruptures, and they're a gateway to thinking about larger cultural norms that impact our everyday lives. My name is Lily Forrester and I am the host of the new anthrop...

Beyond the rolling, manicured hills of the college campus that boasts graduating two of the three female Secretaries of State in history lies a town with its namesake. Welcome to wealthy Wellesley, Massachusetts, where tensions between the college and the townies run high. Today, Lily is joined by guests Sophia and Ali, who both attended the College and worked in the town, and offer their insight...