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An approachable and hilarious take on history, culture, adulting, and making a difference in the modern world - welcome to the club!
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Apr 5, 2022
Apr 5, 2022
44 min
The final part of our season two finale is finally here! Part two of Patrick's superhero takeover picks up with discussion of modern heroines that showcase powerful representations of gender - from Bat Girl to Gamora and everything in between!
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Mar 22, 2022
Mar 22, 2022
1hr 58 sec
It's a bird! It's a plane! It's... the SEASON FINALE! That's right folks, we are wrapping up season two in style as Patrick takes us on a wild journey exploring the history of comic books and the women they represent. From villains like Cat Woman and Harley Quinn to super-heroines like Wonder Woman, we explore the feminist past, present, and future of comic franchises.
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Audio:
Batman Opening Theme, 1966 (RCA Records)
Batman (1966) S2E9: The Cat's Meow (American Broadcasting Company)
The Duel, Benjamin Tissot
Mar 8, 2022
Mar 8, 2022
40 min
This week we have a very special BONUS episode! Grab your favourite beverage and catch up with Lis, Katie, and Patrick who chat about life updates, superheroes, book recommendations, and more!
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Feb 22, 2022
Feb 22, 2022
53 min
The moment you have all been waiting for! It's time to rate some historical hotties!! This week Lis, Katie, Patrick, and Robin listened to your submissions for hot historical figures and rated them in an ultimate, hilarious (and at times ruthless) hot or not showdown!
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Feb 1, 2022
Feb 1, 2022
41 min
Have you ever tried desperately to understand the meaning behind a painting? Do you want to go to the museum and get more out of it than a couple aesthetic photos? Let us help! This episode is all about understanding art history, plus some tips and tricks to make your museum trip the most memorable yet!
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Jan 18, 2022
Jan 18, 2022
40 min
This week Lis, Katie, and Patrick talk with Queen's University PhD candidate and public historian Kat McDonald! Kat studies dark tourism in her hometown of Kingston, Ontario and talks about the highs and lows of her first year as a PhD student and her views on dark tourism, ghost walks, and more!
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Instagram and Twitter: @AcadianDame
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Dec 23, 2021
Dec 23, 2021
38 min
Welcome to the Digital Dust Christmas Special! Join Lis around the Yule Log as she regales in stories of how Christmas was celebrated in Medieval Europe, plus our favourite podcast memories of 2021!
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Credits:
We Wish You a Merry Christmas (Medieval Cover), Bardcore Guy, 2020.
Jingle Bells (Medieval Cover), Bardcore Guy, 2020.
Be Merry, Be Merry I Pray You (Medieval English Carol), My Years with Early Music, 2014.
Dec 7, 2021
Dec 7, 2021
53 min
Grab some popcorn and your comfiest pants, it's movie night! This week Patrick, Lis, and Robin try to unpack the Oscar-winning, problematic rom-com classic: Shakespeare in Love! Explore the film's best and worst features, plus a discussion on why we even study Shakespeare 400 years later.
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Credits:
Shakespeare in Love, 1998 - all rights reserved Miramax Films and Universal Pictures
Nov 23, 2021
Nov 23, 2021
1hr 4 min
Welcome to the ultimate essay and exam crash course! This week Robin, Katie, and Patrick share their tips and tricks on how to write like a grad student. Learn how to craft your essays from start to finish, from finding a topic to editing and revising. Plus ways to ace your final exam!
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Nov 8, 2021
Nov 8, 2021
49 min
This week Lis, Katie, and Patrick discuss the history of Remembrance Day. Take a critical look at how war is commemorated in Canada, and why it needs to be changed.
Mentioned in this Episode:
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Some Desperate Glory, Max Egremont
The War That Ended Peace: The Road to 1914, Margaret MacMillan
Paris 1919, Margaret MacMillan
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