Colin Cox and Andrew Hicks

The Cluttered Desk

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We all have a cluttered desk. It's a space that holds what we want to read, watch, and think about. Join the hosts of The Cluttered Desk—Colin Cox and Andrew Hicks—as they talk literature, film, comic books, politics, critical theory, theology, and anything else that might tickle their fancy. The Cluttered Desk Podcast is produced and recorded in Bristol, Virginia, with music by Test Dream.

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Colin Cox and Andrew Hicks

Episodes

S12E3: Psychoanalysis, Vol. 1 02.04.2022 1:17:23

Welcome to The Cluttered Desk Podcast! In this episode, Colin and Andrew discuss psychoanalysis, specifically Freud's text, Five Lectures on Psycho-Analysis. *** The Coda: Andrew: Lone Star Light from Lone Star Brewing Company Colin: Jim's Organic French Roast Decaf Coffee *** Here are links for this episode: Andrew's recommendation: No One Can Know About This (podcast) Colin's recommendation: Ne...

S12E2: The Passion of the Cruz and other bad interpretations 26.02.2022 57:03

Welcome to The Cluttered Desk Podcast! In this episode, Colin and Andrew discuss Ted Cruz, Thanos, and bad interpretations. *** The Coda: Andrew: Talisker Storm Scotch Whisky Colin: Evan Williams White Label *** Here are links for this episode: Andrew's recommendation: Archive 81 (the Netflix series) Colin's recommendation: Spencer (2021) *** Please contact us at any of these locations: Website...

S12E1: Pandemic, Year Three 30.01.2022 47:43

Welcome to The Cluttered Desk Podcast! In this episode, Colin and Andrew discuss entering another year of the pandemic and risk capital. *** The Coda: Andrew: Cold Mountain by Highland Brewing Co. Colin: Old Grand-Dad 114 Bourbon Whisky *** Here are links for this episode: Andrew's recommendation: The album "Go Farther in Lightness" by Gang of Youths Colin's recommendation: Beach Bunny *** Pleas...

S11E9: The Simpsons! 29.12.2021 1:29:02

Welcome to The Cluttered Desk Podcast! In this episode, Colin and Andrew discuss The Simpsons! Here are the episodes under consideration: S5E7: "Bart's Inner Child" S6E5: "Sideshow Bob Roberts" S7E4: "Bart Sells His Soul" S7E5: "Lisa the Vegetarian" S12E9: "HOMR" *** The Coda: Andrew: Chasin' Freshies from Deschutes Brewery Colin: Sweet Love Blend from Jim's Organic Coffee *** Here are links for...

S11E8: "Civil Disobedience, Bub" or that episode when The Cluttered Desk Podcast talks The Wolverine (2013) 30.11.2021 1:25:53

Welcome to The Cluttered Desk Podcast! In this episode, Colin and Andrew discuss another X-Men movie, 2013's The Wolverine. *** The Coda: Christmas Ale from Saint Arnold Brewing Company and 9-Year Knob Creek from Knob Creek Distilling Co. *** Here are links for this episode: Andrew's recommendation: The Simpsons Colin's recommendation: Taylor Swift's Red (Taylor's Version) *** Please contact us...

S11E7: Andrew Hicks Talks Cormac McCarthy's The Road 30.10.2021 1:01:00

Welcome to The Cluttered Desk Podcast! In this episode, Colin and Andrew discuss Cormac McCarthy's novel, The Road. *** The Coda: Clawhammer by Highland Brewing Company and Johnnie Walker Black Label *** Here are links for this episode: Andrew's recommendation: Loose Leaf Tea Colin's recommendation: Aack Cast Podcast *** Please contact us at any of these locations: Website: www.thecdpodcast.c...

S11E6: A Thinking Person's X-Men Movie (X-Men Origins: Wolverine) 27.09.2021 1:08:43

Welcome to The Cluttered Desk Podcast! In this episode, Colin and Andrew discuss X-Men Origins: Wolverine (2009). *** The Coda: Chattanooga Whiskey 111 and Wild Turkey Rare Breed *** Here are links for this episode: Andrew's recommendation: The series Sweet Tooth on Netflix Colin's recommendation: Joseph Heller's Catch-22 *** Please contact us at any of these locations: Website: www.thecdpodcast....

S11E5: An analysis of Todd McGowan's "Citizen Trump" 31.08.2021 1:06:49

Welcome to The Cluttered Desk Podcast! In this episode, Colin and Andrew discuss Todd McGowan's essay on Donald Trump, "Citizen Trump," published in the journal Continental Thought & Theory. Here is a link to McGowan's essay: https://www.academia.edu/45646627/Citizen_Trump *** The Coda: Colin drinks tea...Andrew drinks coffee. They do not specify brands. *** Here are links for this episode: Andr...

S11E4: X-Men: The Last Stand (2006) 29.07.2021 1:13:02

Welcome to The Cluttered Desk Podcast! In this episode, Colin and Andrew discuss X-Men: The Last Stand (2006). *** The Coda: Lorelai IPA from Bhramari Brewing Company *** Here are links for this episode: Andrew's recommendation: Living with Yourself (2019-Present) Colin's recommendation: I Think You Should Leave (2019-Present) *** Please contact us at any of these locations: Website: www.thecdpo...

S11E3: A Slightly Less Tentative X-Men Movie (X2: X-Men United) 30.06.2021 1:18:18

Welcome to The Cluttered Desk Podcast! In this episode, Colin and Andrew discuss the continuation of the X-Men film franchise, X2: X-Men United (2003). *** The Coda: Wayfarer IPA by Green Man Brewery Yellowstone Hand-Picked Collection Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whisky *** Here are links for this episode: Andrew's recommendation: Detectorists, TV Series (2014-2017) Colin's recommendation: Baseball...

S11E2: A Tentative X-Men Movie 27.05.2021 1:01:41

Welcome to The Cluttered Desk Podcast! In this episode, Colin and Andrew discuss the beginning of the X-Men film franchise, X-Men (2000). *** The Coda: Andrew: Signature Coffee Organic Three Region Blend ...Maybe? Colin: Davidson Reserve Small Batch Bourbon by Pennington Distilling Co. *** Here are links for this episode: Andrew's recommendation: Ted Lasso and Brutal Imagination by Cornelius Ead...

S11E1: Reflecting on 2020 *Spoilers* 27.02.2021 47:52

Welcome to The Cluttered Desk Podcast! In this episode, Colin and Andrew begin Season 11 by looking back to and reflecting on 2020. There are spoilers for those listeners who did not experience 2020. *** The Coda: Andrew: Stash IPA by Independence Brewing Co. Colin: Wild Turkey Longbranch by Wild Turkey *** Here are links for this episode: Andrew's recommendation: The Great Britsh Baking Show ...

S10E10: Obligatory Title for Convo about X-Men and Shakespeare 29.12.2020 1:30:34

Welcome to The Cluttered Desk Podcast! In this episode, Colin and Andrew discuss X-Men: Grand Design and various interrelated topics such as Shakespeare and authorial intent. *** The Coda: Andrew: Unraveled IPA by Founders Brewing Co. Colin: Old Forester 1920 Prohibition Style Whisky by Old Forester *** Here are links for this episode: X-Men: Grand Design by Ed Piskor Andrew's recommendation:...

S10E9: On Authorial Intent 21.10.2020 45:19

Welcome to The Cluttered Desk Podcast! In this episode, Colin and Andrew discuss authorial intent and critical approaches to authorial intent. Here are links for this episode: Andrew's recommendation: Rabbit Hole, a podcast from The New York Times Colin's recommendation: Sleep, just sleep *** Please contact us at any of these locations: Website: www.thecdpodcast.com Email: thecluttereddeskpodc...

S10E8: Oedipus Wayne 21.09.2020 11:14

Episode Links and Notes: Henry V (1988) , directed by Kenneth Branagh The Dark Knight (2008) , directed by Christopher Nolan The Dark Knight: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack *** 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...

S10E7: The Monster Bash 22.08.2020 7:52

Episode Links and Notes: A Bashing Success https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7Cc7hjTGFNE&feature=emb_title Bobby Pickett, "Monster Mash" James Brown, "Blind Man Can See It" from In the Jungle Groove James Newton Howard, "Pennant Fever" from the Major League soundtrack Steve Wilstein, "Bash, it's a smash" from the Santa Cruz Sentinel, 16 October 1988 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/2161780/santa-c...

S10E6: Get Out (2017) 24.05.2020 54:45

Welcome to The Cluttered Desk Podcast! In this episode, Colin and Andrew discuss Jordan Peele's 2017 film, Get Out . Here are links for this episode: Andrew's recommendation: Fablehaven by Brandon Mull and Jay & Miles X-plain the X-Men Colin's recommendation: Zach Morris is Trash and Emmy the Great's debut album, First Love *** Please contact us at any of these locations: Website: www.the...

S10E5: Do the Right Thing (1989) 04.04.2020 1:12:10

Welcome to The Cluttered Desk Podcast! In this episode, Colin and Andrew discuss Spike Lee's 1989 film, Do the Right Thing . Here are links for this episode: The Coda: coffee from Open Doors Coffeehouse Andrew's recommendation: House of X and Powers of X by Jonathan Hickman, Pepe Larraz, and R.B. Silva Colin's recommendation: Love, Loss, and Auto-Tune by Swamp Dogg and the Hulu series, High Fi...

S10E5 Preview Episode | On COVID-19 Narratives 30.03.2020 31:19

Welcome to The Cluttered Desk Podcast! In this mini-episode, Colin and Andrew preview S10E5 and have a quick conversation about COVID-19 narratives. *** 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 @ColinAs...

S10E4: Andrew and Colin from the machine 14.03.2020 1:32:41

Welcome to The Cluttered Desk Podcast! In this episode, Colin and Andrew discuss the 2014 film Ex Machina . Here are links for this episode: The Coda: Talisker 10 Year Old Scotch Whisky and Bernheim Straight Wheat Whisky Andrew's recommendation: Stand Your Ground: Black Bodies and the Justice of God by Kelly Brown Douglas Colin's recommendation: Hitler Rants Parodies and Emancipation After Hegel...

S10E4 Preview Episode | On Ph.D. Progress 07.03.2020 18:20

Welcome to The Cluttered Desk Podcast! In this mini-episode, Colin and Andrew preview S10E4 and have a quick conversation about the progress of Andrew's Ph. D. Here's what we discuss in S10E4: Ex Machina (2014) *** Please contact us at any of these locations: Website: www.thecdpodcast.com Email: thecluttereddeskpodcast@gmail.com Twitter: @TheCDPodcast Facebook: www.facebook.com/thecdpodcast And...

S10E3: Searching for ScarJo's body in a fiber-optic wilderness 20.02.2020 1:26:25

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...

S10E3 Preview Episode | On Being Troubled 13.02.2020 14:12

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...

S10E2: Queerbaiting and Star Wars (w/Jana Napier-Ribley) 03.02.2020 49:43

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...

S10E2 Preview Episode | On Queering Gilgamesh (w/special guest Jana Napier-Ribley) 27.01.2020 14:27

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...