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

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S8E3 Preview Episode | On Academic Writing 24.01.2019 19:55

Welcome to The Cluttered Desk Podcast! In this mini-episode, Colin and Andrew preview S8E3, plus they discuss the characteristics of academic writing. For those curious, here are links to the Flannery O'Connor texts they discuss in S8E3: "A Good Man Is Hard to Find" "Revelation" "On Her Own Work" *** Please contact us at any of these locations: Website: www.thecdpodcast.com Email: thecluttereddesk...

S8E2: Searching for history's masterpieces but not through the past 10.01.2019 1:08:16

Welcome to The Cluttered Desk Podcast! On this episode, Colin and Andrew discuss historicism and the literary masterpiece through a critical theory prism. Here's a list of what they discuss and recommend in this episode: Here's a link to Professor McGowan's essay: https://www.academia.edu/33859962/The_Bankruptcy_of_Historicism_Introducing_Disruption_into_Literary_Studies The Coda: Celebration I...

S8E2 Preview Episode | On Authority Figures 06.01.2019 18:41

Welcome to The Cluttered Desk Podcast! In this mini-episode, Colin and Andrew preview S8E2, plus they discuss the precariousness of being an authority figure. For those curious, here is a link to the essay they discuss in S8E2: https://www.academia.edu/33859962/The_Bankruptcy_of_Historicism_Introducing_Disruption_into_Literary_Studies *** Please contact us at any of these locations: Website: www....

S8E1: bar•ol•a•try (n): excessive admiration of energy bars 27.12.2018 1:10:37

Welcome to The Cluttered Desk Podcast! On this episode, Colin and Andrew welcome Jono Kiser to discuss energy bars! Here's a list of what they discuss and recommend in this episode: The Perfect Bar CLIF Nut Butter Filled Organic Energy Bar Larabar Crunchy Nut & Seed Bar Raw Rev Glo Protein Bar Nature Valley Protein Chewy Bar Garden of Life GoL Bar The Coda: The Owls Are Not What They Seem, a co...

S8E1 Preview Episode | On Grading Rubrics 22.12.2018 21:01

Welcome to The Cluttered Desk Podcast! In this mini-episode, Colin, Andrew, and special guest Jono Kiser preview S8E1, plus they discuss grading rubrics. *** 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 @Co...

Timing Is Everything Vol. 4 17.10.2018 16:18

On this episode of The Cluttered Desk Podcast, Andrew continues his mini-series on Neil Gaiman's The Sandman, Timing Is Everything. The Sandman Vol. 4: Season of Mists *** 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...

The Bourbon Aficionado-Part 2 (w/Perry Ritter) 30.09.2018 30:21

Welcome to The Cluttered Desk Podcast! This episode is the second part of our conversation with Perry Ritter (@pritter1492), bourbon aficionado and host of the This is My Bourbon Podcast. Here's where you can find his podcast online: Patreon Facebook Twitter Instagram iTunes Podbean *** Please contact us at any of these locations: Website: www.thecdpodcast.com Email: thecluttereddeskpodcast@gmai...

The Bourbon Aficionado-Part 1 (w/Perry Ritter) 23.09.2018 1:13:06

Welcome to The Cluttered Desk Podcast! This episode continues a short series of interstitial episodes about craft brewing, home brewing, and bourbon appreciation. For this episode, we welcome Perry Ritter (@pritter1492), bourbon aficionado and host of the This is My Bourbon Podcast. Here's where you can find his podcast online: Patreon Facebook Twitter Instagram iTunes Podbean *** Please contact...

Timing Is Everything Vol. 3 10.09.2018 18:25

On this episode of The Cluttered Desk Podcast, Andrew continues his mini-series on Neil Gaiman's The Sandman, Timing Is Everything. The Sandman Vol. 3: Dream Country *** 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...

The Small Batch Brewer (w/Michael Peck of Elderbrew) 27.08.2018 1:09:11

Welcome to The Cluttered Desk Podcast! This episode begins a short series of interstitial episodes about craft brewing, home brewing, and bourbon appreciation. For this episode, we welcome Michael Peck, one of the owners of Elderbrew, Bristol's first small batch brewery. Here's where you can find them online: Website Facebook Instagram Michael was kind enough to offer beer from one of Weaverv...

Timing Is Everything Vol. 2 16.08.2018 19:24

On this episode of The Cluttered Desk Podcast, Andrew continues his mini-series on Neil Gaiman's The Sandman, Timing Is Everything. The Sandman Vol. 2: The Doll's House *** 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...

S7E6: The Cluttered Desk Podcast Always Pays Its Debts *Live* 02.08.2018 1:14:06

Welcome to The Cluttered Desk Podcast! We promised another Game of Thrones episode, and we like to keep our promises! This live episode was recorded at Bloom Cafe and Listening Room on Friday, July 27, 2018. Andrew and Colin welcomed special guests Emily Fehr, daniel couper, and Amy Davis. Here's a list of what they discuss and recommend in this episode: The Coda: Magistrate Merlot and Troopers A...

S7E6 Preview Episode | On Performing Live 30.07.2018 10:51

Welcome to The Cluttered Desk Podcast! In this mini episode, Colin and Andrew preview the Season 7 finale by discussing the various aspects of live performances. The Season 7 finale should be ready in a few days. Here is what they discuss in that episode: Game of Thrones (Seasons 4-7) *** Please contact us at any of these locations: Website: www.thecdpodcast.com Email: thecluttereddeskpodcast@gmai...

S7E5: Timing Is Everything Vol. 1 19.07.2018 16:38

On this episode of The Cluttered Desk Podcast, Andrew begins his new mini-series on Neil Gaiman's The Sandman, Timing Is Everything. The Sandman Vol. 1: Preludes & Nocturnes *** 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 Col...

S7E5 Preview Episode | Live GoT Episode Announcement 18.07.2018 24:47

Welcome to The Cluttered Desk Podcast! In this mini episode, Colin and Andrew preview their upcoming live episode (details below) and Andrew's new mini series, Timing Is Everything. The first volume of Timing Is Everything will appear on this feed as Season 7 Episode 5 in a few days. Here is a list of what they discuss in this mini episode: The Coda: T he Dire Wolf and Clear Sky Daybreak from Wolf...

S7E4: Getting #DinoWoke (w/special guest Betsy Couper) 06.07.2018 58:04

Welcome to The Cluttered Desk Podcast! On this episode, Betsy Couper ( @bcouper on Instagram) joins Andrew and Colin to discuss Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom, the newest film in the Jurassic Park film franchise. Here's a list of what they discuss and recommend in this episode: The Coda: Raindancer and Lotus Dreamer from Gypsy Circus Cider Company Betsy's recommendation: The Hate U Give by An...

S7E4 Preview Episode | On Dinosaurs as Pets 03.07.2018 12:37

Welcome to The Cluttered Desk Podcast! In this mini-episode, Colin, Andrew, and two special guests (Betsy and Daniel Couper) preview S7E4, plus they discuss dinosaurs as pets! Here is what they discuss in S7E4, which will be ready in a few days: Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom *** Please contact us at any of these locations: Website: www.thecdpodcast.com Email: thecluttereddeskpodcast@gmail.com Twi...

The Process - Part 1 (featuring Daniel Couper) 21.06.2018 18:32

The Process is a new, infrequent mini-series where we talk to creative people about the things they create. Part 1 features Daniel Couper discussing his song "Luna." *** Here are links to Daniel's website and social media accounts: Website Facebook Twitter Instagram "Luna" is available at the following locations: Spotify Apple Music Bandcamp Amazon Google Play *** Please contact us at any of the...

Coming Soon: The Process 20.06.2018 3:00

We're excited to introduce a new, infrequent mini-series to The Cluttered Desk Podcast! It's called The Process, and it's a series of conversations with creative people discussing the things they create. The first episode will appear in this feed tomorrow (6/21/18). In that episode, Daniel Couper discusses his song "Luna." *** Please contact us at any of these locations: Website: www.thecdpodcast...

S7E3: I'm just a teenage dirtbag (named Gatsby)...baby 19.06.2018 1:04:05

Welcome to The Cluttered Desk Podcast! On this episode, Andrew and Colin finally discuss F. Scott Fitzgerald's The Great Gatsby. Here's a list of what they discuss and recommend in this episode: The Coda: Highland Stargazer by Highland Brewing Company Andrew's recommendation: The Good Place Colin's recommendation: John's Green's novel Turtles All the Way Down *** Please contact us at any of th...

S7E3 Preview Episode | On Returning to Old Favorites 13.06.2018 14:18

Welcome to The Cluttered Desk Podcast! In this mini-episode, Colin and Andrew preview S7E3, plus they discuss returning to old favorites! Here is what they discuss in S7E3, which will be ready in a few days: The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald *** Please contact us at any of these locations: Website: www.thecdpodcast.com Email: thecluttereddeskpodcast@gmail.com Twitter: @TheCDPodcast Facebo...

S7E2: Hey humanities profs, here's a well wrought burn! 04.06.2018 1:01:32

Welcome to The Cluttered Desk Podcast! On this episode, Andrew and Colin discuss Eric Bennett's essay, "Dear Humanities Profs: We Are the Problem" which was published on The Chronicle of Higher Education (@chronicle) earlier this year. Here's a list of what they discuss and recommend in this episode: The Coda: Barefoot Blonde Ale from Bristol Station Brews & Taproom Andrew's recommendation: Calip...

S7E2 Preview Episode | On Character 01.06.2018 12:37

Welcome to The Cluttered Desk Podcast! In this mini-episode, Colin and Andrew preview S7E2, plus they introduce a new segment for future preview episodes! Here is what they discuss in S7E2, which will be ready in a few days: "Dear Humanities Profs: We Are the Problem" by Eric Bennett *** Please contact us at any of these locations: Website: www.thecdpodcast.com Email: thecluttereddeskpodcast@gma...

Jon Phelps on Avengers: Infinity War *Spoilers* 26.05.2018 16:11

Welcome to The Cluttered Desk Podcast! In this bonus episode, friend and occasional guest Jon Phelps (@marmotjon) shares his thoughts on Avengers: Infinity War. *** 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 Twi...

S7E1: "Get me a cinematic universe!" *Spoilers* 16.05.2018 1:19:09

Welcome to The Cluttered Desk Podcast! In this episode, Colin and Andrew welcome special guest Tommy Bryant to discuss Avengers: Infinity War . In the second half of the episode, they compare and contrast Infinity War with the 2017 DC film, Justice League. Here's a list of what they discuss and recommend in this episode: The Coda: Graffiti House West Coast Style IPA by Old Bust Head Brewing Co...