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

S10E1: Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker *Spoilers* 16.01.2020 1:20:05

Welcome to The Cluttered Desk Podcast! In this episode, Colin and Andrew discuss the final entry in the Star Wars film franchise, The Rise of Skywalker . Here are links for this episode: The Coda: Cold Mountain by Highland Brewing Company and Christmas Ale by Abita Brewing Company . Andrew's recommendation: The Devil Finds Work by James Baldwin and the film, A Dark Song (2016). Colin's recommenda...

S10E1 Preview Episode (w/special guests Meghan Groves and Jon Phelps) 11.01.2020 22:12

Welcome to The Cluttered Desk Podcast! In this mini-episode, Colin and special guests Meghan Groves and Jon Phelps have a quick conversation about Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker. Warning: there are possible spoilers for the film! *** Please contact us at any of these locations: Website: www.thecdpodcast.com Email: thecluttereddeskpodcast@gmail.com Twitter: @TheCDPodcast Facebook: www.facebook...

Andrew in Texas Vol. 1: On Expectations 09.10.2019 38:18

Welcome to The Cluttered Desk Podcast! In this special episode, Colin and Andrew discuss expectations. Topics under consideration: Andrew's move, Ph. D. programs, and the television show Mad Men . *** 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 Twi...

S9E6: For he today that pods with me shall be my brother (Season Finale!) 07.09.2019 1:01:04

Welcome to The Cluttered Desk Podcast! In this episode, Colin and Andrew reflect on nine seasons of The Cluttered Desk Podcast. Here are links for this episode: The Coda: Rocket Popsicle Sour and American Solera by Untitled Art Brewing Andrew's recommendation: Harrow County by Cullen Bunn and Dark Ark by Cullen Bunn Colin's recommendation: Rebecca Traister's piece on Elizabeth Warren via The Cut...

S9E6 Preview Episode | On Andrew Going Out His Door 01.09.2019 15:58

Welcome to The Cluttered Desk Podcast! In this mini-episode, Colin and Andrew preview S9E6, plus Colin asks Andrew about his forthcoming academic endeavor. *** 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...

S9E5: The Lord of the Rings Book Club Volume 7 23.08.2019 1:17:16

Welcome to The Cluttered Desk Podcast! In this episode, Colin, Andrew, and Brian Wakefield finish the first leg of The Lord of the Rings Book Club with commentary on the final two chapters of Book II of The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring by J. R. R. Tolkien. Here are links for this episode: The Coda: Pinner IPA by Oskar Blues Brewery Andrew's recommendation: The book series,...

S9E5 Preview Episode | On The Fellowship of the Ring 19.08.2019 18:13

Welcome to The Cluttered Desk Podcast! In this mini-episode, Colin, Andrew, and special guest Brian Wakefield preview S9E5 (which is also part of The Lord of the Rings book club). Plus, they say a quick word about finishing The Fellowship of the Ring. *** Please contact us at any of these locations: Website: www.thecdpodcast.com Email: thecluttereddeskpodcast@gmail.com Twitter: @TheCDPodcast Fa...

S9E4: We Give John Green ★★★★☆ 10.08.2019 51:26

Welcome to The Cluttered Desk Podcast! In this episode, Colin and Andrew discuss The Anthropocene Reviewed , a podcast by John Green (novelist and YouTuber) and WNYC Studios. Here are links for this episode: The Anthropocene Reviewed written and performed by John Green and produced by WNYC Studios The Coda: Mandarina IPA by Highland Brewing Co. Andrew's recommendation: The Wicked + The Divine by...

S9E4 Preview Episode | On DUDE Wipes 04.08.2019 14:55

Welcome to The Cluttered Desk Podcast! In this mini-episode, Colin and Andrew preview S9E4, plus they entertain a listener request by reviewing the enigmatic hygiene product, DUDE Wipes. Links: The Anthropocene Reviewed Podcast DUDE Wipes *** Please contact us at any of these locations: Website: www.thecdpodcast.com Email: thecluttereddeskpodcast@gmail.com Twitter: @TheCDPodcast Facebook: www.f...

S9E3: Andrew Hicks puts the Internet on blast 27.07.2019 49:25

Welcome to The Cluttered Desk Podcast! In this episode, Colin and Andrew discuss the call-out, Internet culture, grace, patience, and forgiveness. Here are links to the pieces on this episode's reading list: "The Destructiveness of Call-Out Culture on Campus" by Conor Friedersdorf "Calling Out the Positive Force of 'Call-Out' Culture" by Lyric via voxatl.org "In Defense of Call-out Culture" by Sha...

S9E3 Preview Episode | On Surviving Twitter 24.07.2019 13:01

Welcome to The Cluttered Desk Podcast! In this mini-episode, Colin and Andrew preview S9E3, plus Andrew asks Colin how he survives on Twitter. Here are links to the pieces on the reading list for S9E3: "The Destructiveness of Call-Out Culture on Campus" by Conor Friedersdorf "Calling Out the Positive Force of 'Call-Out' Culture" by Lyric via voxatl.org "In Defense of Call-out Culture" by Shaun Sco...

The Lord of the Rings Book Club Volume 6 21.07.2019 59:48

Welcome to The Cluttered Desk Podcast! In this episode, Colin, Andrew, and Brian Wakefield continue The Lord of the Rings Book Club with commentary on Chapters 6, 7, and 8 of Book II of The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring by J. R. R. Tolkien. *** Please contact us at any of these locations: Website: www.thecdpodcast.com Email: thecluttereddeskpodcast@gmail.com Twitter: @TheCDPod...

S9E2: A Game of Groans 10.07.2019 1:03:46

Welcome to The Cluttered Desk Podcast! In this episode, Andrew and Colin discuss the final season of Game of Thrones with the help of a wonderful essay by Zeynep Tufekci, "The Real Reason Fans Hate the Last Season of Game of Thrones." The Coda: Hawaii Five Ale by DESTIHL Brewery and Basecamp Blonde by Hutton & Smith Andrew's recommendation: A Scottish Podcast Colin's recommendation: Deram Antho...

S9E2 Preview Episode | On Fan Reactions 06.07.2019 24:47

Welcome to The Cluttered Desk Podcast! In this mini-episode, Colin and Andrew preview S9E2, plus they discuss fan reactions to popular entertainment. Here is what they discuss in S9E2: "The Real Reason Fans Hate the Last Season of Game of Thrones " by Zeynep Tufekci *** Please contact us at any of these locations: Website: www.thecdpodcast.com Email: thecluttereddeskpodcast@gmail.com Twitter: @Th...

S9E1: Jean Grey, you're nothing but trouble 27.06.2019 1:09:47

Welcome to The Cluttered Desk Podcast! In the Season 9 premiere, Colin and Andrew discuss the newest (and final?) entry in the X-Men film franchise, Dark Phoenix. The Coda: Green Man Rambler by Green Man Brewery Andrew's recommendation: Merry X-Men Holiday Special (2018) Colin's recommendation: Fleabag Season 2, starring Phoebe Waller-Bridge and Green Girl by Kate Zambreno *** Please contac...

S9E1 Preview Episode | On Andrew's Perfect X-Men Movie 23.06.2019 15:32

Welcome to The Cluttered Desk Podcast! In this mini-episode, Colin and Andrew preview S9E1, plus they discuss Andrew's perfect X-Men movie. Here is what they discuss in S9E1: Dark Phoenix (2019) *** 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...

The Lord of the Rings Book Club Volume 5 08.06.2019 53:02

Welcome to The Cluttered Desk Podcast! In this episode, Colin, Andrew, and Brian Wakefield continue The Lord of the Rings Book Club with commentary on Chapters 4 and 5 of Book II of The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring by J. R. R. Tolkien. *** Please contact us at any of these locations: Website: www.thecdpodcast.com Email: thecluttereddeskpodcast@gmail.com Twitter: @TheCDPodcast...

Interstitial Episode: Avengers: Endgame *Spoilers* 16.05.2019 1:07:30

Welcome to The Cluttered Desk Podcast! In this interstitial episode, Andrew and Colin welcome returning guest Tommy Bryant to discuss Avengers: Endgame. In addition to discussing the film, they consider the flattening of Thanos, the ambitious narrative trajectory of the MCU, and the way Marvel films grapple with trauma. *** Please contact us at any of these locations: Website: www.thecdpodcast.co...

S8E6: The Broken Man and The Lady with a Death Wish (Season Finale!) 30.03.2019 1:10:31

Welcome to The Cluttered Desk Podcast! In the Season 8 finale, Colin and Andrew discuss the Netflix series Russian Doll. There are SPOILERS in this episode! The Coda: Pennsylvania Tuxedo by Dogfish Head , Mango Even Keel by Ballast Point , and Pace Car Racer by Bear Republic Andrew's recommendation: Scary Thoughts and The Membership: A Wendell Berry Podcast Colin's recommendation: The Lost B...

S8E6 Preview Episode | On Recommendations 25.03.2019 30:05

Welcome to The Cluttered Desk Podcast! In this mini-episode, Colin and Andrew preview S8E6, plus they discuss the politics of recommendations. For those curious, here is a link to what they discuss in S8E6: Russian Doll *** Please contact us at any of these locations: Website: www.thecdpodcast.com Email: thecluttereddeskpodcast@gmail.com Twitter: @TheCDPodcast Facebook: www.facebook.com/thecdpod...

S8E5: Should we throw out the Zizek with the bathwater? 08.03.2019 1:00:21

Welcome to The Cluttered Desk Podcast! In this episode, Colin and Andrew discuss toxic masculinity and Slavoj Zizek. Here's a list of what they discuss and recommend in this episode: "Toxic masculinity can be heroic, and here are the women that prove it" by Slavoj Zizek (main essay under consideration) "No, 'toxic masculinity' is not an illness" by Slavoj Zizek (secondary essay under consideratio...

S8E5 Preview Episode | On the Op-Ed 04.03.2019 26:20

Welcome to The Cluttered Desk Podcast! In this mini-episode, Colin and Andrew preview S8E5, plus they discuss the op-ed as a writing and rhetorical genre. For those curious, here are links to what they discuss in S8E5: "Toxic masculinity can be heroic, and here are the women that prove it" by Slavoj Zizek (main essay under consideration) "No, 'toxic masculinity' is not an illness" by Slavoj Zizek...

S8E4: On Harmontown 19.02.2019 1:05:25

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...

S8E4 Preview Episode | On Being a Completist 12.02.2019 23:47

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:...

S8E3: Andrew Hicks and Flannery O'Connor go to couples therapy 29.01.2019 1:18:08

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...