Episodes
Wednesday Sep 30, 2020
The Optic Poet: The One about Judith Butler
Wednesday Sep 30, 2020
Wednesday Sep 30, 2020
In this episode Jay and I discuss a recent interview with the famous (and infamous) Judith Butler.
Friday Sep 25, 2020
The BetaFiles: 44 is a Hidden Milestone
Friday Sep 25, 2020
Friday Sep 25, 2020
In this video, I discuss my 44th Birthday...and why it friggin matters to me.
Wednesday Sep 23, 2020
The Optic Poet: The One about the Mid-Life
Wednesday Sep 23, 2020
Wednesday Sep 23, 2020
Jay and I talk about turning mid-40s and hitting the Midlife.
Friday Sep 18, 2020
The BetaFiles: Critical Race Theory Killed Literary Studies
Friday Sep 18, 2020
Friday Sep 18, 2020
In this episode I look at different English Department statements from across the country and where they appear to be taking Literary Studies.
Wednesday Sep 16, 2020
The Optic Poet: The One about the Implosion of Universities
Wednesday Sep 16, 2020
Wednesday Sep 16, 2020
In this episode, Jay and I discuss how the Universities are falling apart through critical race theory.
Friday Sep 11, 2020
The BetaFiles: The Case for Hester Prynne
Friday Sep 11, 2020
Friday Sep 11, 2020
In this episode I present a quick case of why I think Hester Prynne is one of the best female characters ever written.
Wednesday Sep 09, 2020
The Optic Poet: The One about Safe Spaces
Wednesday Sep 09, 2020
Wednesday Sep 09, 2020
In this episode, Jay and I discuss what "safe spaces" mean and how we consider "triggers" in academic settings.
Sunday Sep 06, 2020
ShortFiles #11: Update on Critical Race Theory Memo
Sunday Sep 06, 2020
Sunday Sep 06, 2020
An update on the White House Memo on Critical Race Theory Training in the Federal Government
Saturday Sep 05, 2020
The BetaFiles: Critical Race Theory gets Kicked in the Naughty Bits
Saturday Sep 05, 2020
Saturday Sep 05, 2020
A really really really brief look at CRT and the SJW / BLM movement to explain what memo M-20-34 means for the rest of us.
Wednesday Sep 02, 2020
The One about Fatphobic, Racist, Ageist, Ableist, Cisnormative, Capitalist Bulls%%t.
Wednesday Sep 02, 2020
Wednesday Sep 02, 2020
In this episode, we return to 83 Custom Coffee for better audio and a better conversation about a meme I found on Instagram.