SYMHC Classics: Insular Cases

Holly talks about how small the circle of London intellectuals was in John Graunt's time. Then there is discussion of disco balls in bathrooms.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. 

There are so many things in our modern world that we presume are fairly recent inventions. But the three things we’re going to talk about in this instance are quite old, but they have close associations with the recent past. Research: Abbott, David, PhD., ed. “The Biographical Bo ... Show More

John Graunt was a shopkeeper in 17th-century London who followed his own curiosity to a rather grand result. His work gave rise to the fields of demography and epidemiology. Research: Berke, Olaf, et al. “Celebration day: 400th birthday of John Graunt, citizen scientist of London ... Show More

<p>In this episode, Libby Emmons, editor-in-chief of The Post Millennial, shares her journey from the theater world to journalism, discussing the evolution of storytelling and the challenges of creating art in today's climate. She reflects on her life in West Virginia, the impact ... Show More

Robert talks about legitimately some of the worst stuff we'll ever discuss on this show. Oh my god, you guysSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. 

Introducing Immaterial, a brand new podcast from The Met. Hosted by poet Camille T. Dungy, Immaterial examines the materials of art and what they can reveal about history, humanity, and the world at large. Launching May 25th; new episodes publish every other Wednesday. For a tran ... Show More

What exactly constitutes a bribe? The Georgetown Massacre continues, and the defense calls a surprise witness. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. 

Robert tells Jack about the 'rescue' of Eliza Fraser and how her lies about what happened on K'gari Island helped to fuel decades of colonial war and genocide.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. 

Julie Zhuo, Co-Founder of Inspirit, discusses her book "The Making of a Manager: What to Do When Everyone Looks to You."  Hosts: Tim Stenovec and Katie Greifeld  Producer: Sara LivezeySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. 

Exciting, but not surprising. Caroline Calloway, self-proclaimed “scammer” and queen of name-searching, reached out to promote her book on the pod. In this special interview, Hannah and Maia discuss the long-awaited memoir, Scammer, with the author herself (who characteristically ... Show More

Margaret reads you two more stories about anticapitalism and religion. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. 

Ben Siemon (@BenjaminJS) joins the Gilmore Guys to gab about Ep 115 - Christopher Returns. It's Business Time! GILMORE GOOF ALERT: We mention that this is the first episode in which Daniel Palladino has sole writing credit. This is untrue, as he has sole credit for writing 105 - ... Show More