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‘Climate change' according to Dr Camelia Dewan, is used as a term to attract donor funding, but to what extent does this funding actually help those in need? In this fascinating episode on the Bengal Delta, we take a deep dive into the world of NGOs and explore how short-term projects in the development industry can have a negative effect on the communities most effected by infrastructure intervention. With microcredits known for their high interest rates, the repayment for these is very high, which can result in social stigmas (and the marrying off of daughters) for the poorest of women who are unable to repay their weekly debts. To learn more, check out Dr Dewan's book on ‘Misreading the Bengal Delta'.

‘Climate change' according to Dr Camelia Dewan, is used as a term to attract donor funding, but to what extent does this funding actually help those in need? In this fascinating episode on the Bengal Delta, we take a deep dive into the world of NGOs and explore how short-term projects in the development industry can have a negative effect on the communities most effected by infrastructure intervention. With microcredits known for their high interest rates, the repayment for these is very high, which can result in social stigmas (and the marrying off of daughters) for the poorest of women who are unable to repay their weekly debts. To learn more, check out Dr Dewan's book on ‘Misreading the Bengal Delta'.

‘Bodily functions' are not normally brought into discussions meant for the general public. But what happens when those ‘functions' take place in the workplace and/or around one's working environment? In this episode with Dr Chiara Cocco, we discuss taboo topics like ‘menstruation' and ‘breastfeeding' and why these basic, normal aspects of the reproductive process can be seen as disruptive to the workplace. With some companies offering policies like ‘period leave' for those with more serious biological conditions, the shame, disgust and concealment associated with periods means that some employees suffer in silence. This is made that much more difficult when some female employees are less sympathetic to those colleagues who are struggling. If you have found yourself in a similar position, feel free to leave a comment below or write us directly if you would like to share your story so that others know that they are not alone.

Whenever anyone hears of students who are ‘kicked out' of school, the responses as a whole tend to be negative towards students who are viewed as ‘troubled' rather than towards educational government policies that have been put in place. With the UK's Pupil Referral Units (PRUs) showing mixed results, their effectiveness is not always guaranteed, resulting in many students feeling like they are ‘forgotten' leading to more disruptive student behaviour. In this November episode with anthropologist at UCL, Dr Alison Macdonald and Secondary teacher, Sally Dennehy, we discuss the uncomfortable truths that school exclusions have on students, particularly amongst England's rural youths, and how permanent exclusion from mainstream education can affect students' identities and their place within society.

Warning: This episode contains stories involving child sexual abuse. Listener discretion is strongly advised. ‘Stigma' and ‘silence' are two powerful reactions when it comes to child sexual abuse, so much so that the lack of response from society has had lasting effects on victims into adulthood. In this important episode with Dr William Tantum of the University of Bristol, we discuss his recent work on the largest independent inquiry into child sexual abuse cases of children in England and Wales, while we explore the institutional failings that were designed to protect children in education and other professional environments. Working on the back of the Jimmy Savile case, which affected hundreds of children over several decades, Tantum's work on ‘The Truth Project', the ‘Network for Promoting Change', and ‘Challenging Silences' should be a reminder that regardless of the taboo, reports of child sexual abuse should never be ignored, and victims of trauma should always have a space where they are listened to and reminded that their voice matters. To access our show notes, head to: coffeeandcocktailspodcast.com Like our show? Then consider becoming a Patron starting at £1 per month. It's support from our Patrons that really helps to keep the show going. Sign up now to receive a 7-day FREE trial. https://www.patreon.com/coffeeandcocktailspodcast

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The West's understanding of Pakistan is largely based on (social) media portrayals of a country in conflict, effected by terrorism and continued brutality. Women's rights, it is said, are infringed upon, especially when it comes to education, as evidenced by Malala who survived an attack that almost left her for dead. But what if we were to tell you that there is more to Pakistan than initially meets the eye? And that the country is steeped is a multicultural layout that extends well beyond its city borders? This multilingual, multi-ethnic, and multi-religious country has largely been overlooked by its leaders who have tried to impose a monolithic identity in response to its empire-based past. The result is a Muslim, Urdu (and English)- speaking identity established by the garrison state, which sweeps under the rug Pakistan's diverse identities that exist within. With cultural influences coming from India, other parts of South East Asia, Saudi Arabia, as well as Turkey, anthropologist Sonia Gulzeb Abbasi explains to us what it means to be Pakistani today.

According to Eugenia: 'Mexico, a high middle income country, is the place where professionals work more hours than anywhere else in the world (OCDE), and 60% of its population lives in poverty (CONEVAL). Working 8 hours, six days a week, with a daily commute of 3 hours means people are exhausted, and their remaining time is just sufficient to do chores and rest a bit, forget about checking on children, socialising, exercising, cultivating other interests and caring for others. Imagine the stress levels and the socioeconomic impact of this on society as a whole. On top of that, 40% of people with formal jobs cannot even afford proper food for their families, and we have not even reached the conversation about clothing and housing. Furthermore, four years ago I moved to the South, Mexico´s poorest region, where I encountered realities that are as harsh as in Africa, and the number of them are kind of overwhelming. It feels like a breaking point for me. I cannot help but raise awareness about these issues, and hope that more people will join in transforming these realities for the best. A CLARIFICATION NOTE During the show I mentioned how Mexico was dubbed “the perfect dictatorship” as the electoral bodies were subjected to the government, which is true. As a result, we had a one-ruling party for over 70 years. However, I forgot to mention during the show that in 1990 a new system was negotiated and by 2020 it was considered one of the most robust in the world. This system has overseen the rotation of power among the three main political parties, and it is now under threat as the current dominant party relentlessly tries to pass unconstitutional law reforms taking advantage of their majority in the legislative cameras, influencing judicial decisions, and blocking the operations of both the electoral and transparency institutions, by slashing their budgets and failing to allocate enough representatives to reach quorum.'

The caste system in India is deeply embedded into the historical and psychological foundations of the Indian psyche, so much so that after the post-colonial era it still very much functions as a part of Indian identity. In this episode with Anthropologist Pragati Gupta, she provides us with her personal accounts of what it means to be a person from a marginalized community who has worked their way into higher education. By discussing the Indian government's ‘reservation policy' through its attempts to provide better opportunities for lower castes to access university, she explains the mental health repercussions that some 1st generational university students feel when categorized by the government as ‘marginalized' and/or ‘backwards' in comparison to their upper-caste peers.

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In this final episode of our ‘Controversies and Contraband' series, we sit down with yoga specialist, Dr Patrick McCartney to discuss the somewhat surprising historical origins of yoga and mallakhamb (the wrester's pole). What originally started as a general interest in postural yoga due to a sustained growth spurt during his teens, by university he became somewhat of a ‘yoga fundamentalist' and eventually moved to India. After a decade of teaching yoga and meditation around the world Dr McCartney's research began to shift towards questioning the way yoga is branded and sold to the global consumer. Advertised as a form of ‘social justice' through critical race theory, McCartney explores how yoga has been able to transcend boundaries and caste systems, while at the same time overlook its potential origins linking it to nomadic street performers and prostitution.

The concept of ‘dark food', like ‘dark tourism', is directly linked to consumption and how identities are forged by making sense of the past through present-day cultural memories. In this bonus episode with Alessandra Pino, co-author of A Gothic Cookbook, we discuss her research on understanding dark food through the Cuban legacies of slavery and sugar plantations. And how the ‘recreation of traumatic memories through the medium of food' provide a face for the historically oppressed, exiled, and diasporic communities originating from Cuba. If you'd like to access Dr Pino's newest book, A Gothic Book, head to: https://unbound.com/books/a-gothic-cookbook/ Discount code is: GOTHICPOD10 #cuba #coffeeandcocktailspodcast #darktourism #darkfood #tourism #food #oppression #exiled #diaspora #trauma #memory #representation #agothiccookbook

The history of Western feminism has had a tendency to impose its own world views on non-western women at the expense of allowing other female voices to express their thoughts on freedoms, rights, and religion. In this bonus episode with Sonia Gulzeb Abbasi we discuss concerns surrounding (white) Western feminism and its (un)intentional imposition on Muslim women's identity in Pakistani and Afghani culture. #feminism #coffeeandcocktailspodcast #thewest #pakistan #afghanistan #women #culture #anthropology #podcast

*Apologies for the sound quality of this episode. We were having some difficulties with the mic, but the content is absolutely fine! Just make sure to keep the volume slightly quieter than usual. When Dr Heather Munro initially approached me about her research on Haredi and Hasidic identity in London, New York, and Israel, I completely underestimated the complex web that makes up the ultra-orthodox community. To ‘simplify' her work (although I use that term lightly) we decided to break apart her research into two parts with this first part examining the background history of the Haredi and Hasidic communities. The goal with this episode is to better understand the roles that Haredi/Hasidic men and women play within their own environment so that we can discuss in Part II some members' responses to the anti-vaxx movement within the Haredi community. ***** Want to support show? Consider becoming a Patron starting at £1 per month: https://patreon.com/coffeeandcocktailspodcast

How do we deal with preserving memory when the historical past can be so controversial? In this Patreon-only special release (recorded in August 2021), Dr Hannes Obermair from EURAC Research gives us his perspectives on the role of statues and how South Tyrol's decision to preserve its Fascist (and Nazi) past led to the creation of a documentation centre located in the basement vault underneath Bozen-Bolzano, Italy's giant monument dedicated to none other than Mussolini. For further reading, check out Prof Ruth Ben-Ghiat's article in The New Yorker, ‘Why are so many Fascist monuments still standing in Italy?' (2017): https://www.newyorker.com/culture/culture-desk/why-are-so-many-fascist-monuments-still-standing-in-italy Note: If you are not familiar with the history of South Tyrol, Italy, I highly suggest you listen to ‘Episode 30: Italy's segregated schools' before checking out this episode. *PPT images from Hannes' talk are available on Patreon* https://patreon.com/coffeeandcocktailspodcast

When Pompeii was first excavated in the 18th century, the individuals involved in the re-discovery of this coastal town were surprised (or dare I say ‘shocked') to discover the massive array of erotic male (and female) genitalia scattered throughout the ancient establishment. Considered taboo and eventually locked away into Pompeii's now famous, ‘Secret Cabinet', this museum of wonders was closed off to women until the 1980s. In this fascinating episode, I talk with Australia's favourite Ancient Historians and hosts of The Partial Historians podcast, Dr Peta Greenfield and Dr Fiona Radford, about the history of sexuality in Ancient Rome and how Roman society's concepts of ‘gender', agency, and sexual acts were largely linked to the Roman citizen's understanding of social status and political power.

In this episode, lecturer in Pakistan Studies, Sonia Gulzeb Abbasi, takes us through a tour of the background history of travel photography in the Middle East and Africa and its potential link to modern day notions of power and post-colonialism. Nowadays a very common motif for bloggers on social media sites like Instagram, she advises listeners to pay attention to the ethical implications behind travel photography, especially when Western photographers avoid photographic consent and profit from ‘othering' minors. This deep dive into concerns surrounding ‘poverty porn' and the ‘white saviour complex' is designed to critique how Westerners choose to portray and make sense of other cultures, focusing more on their negative aspects rather than celebrating their cultural positives. ***** If you'd like to support the continuation of this show, consider becoming a Patron starting at £1 per month: https://www.patreon.com/coffeeandcocktailspodcast

As promised, Dr Helen Cornish (Goldsmiths, London) is back to discuss the Museum of Witchcraft and Magic in Boscastle, Cornwall. In her talk she explores how contemporary witches navigate the ‘unfamiliar' by experiencing the uncanny through magical consciousness as part of their occult practice. By focusing on St Nectan's Glen, the labyrinth of Rocky Valley, and the witch memorial of Joan Wytte, Cornish explores how modern witches intellectually rationalise their sense of place, and ‘find themselves' through childlike ideas of imagination. **** Like the show? Consider becoming a Patron starting at £1 per month: https://www.patreon.com/coffeeandcocktailspodcast

The history of piracy is steeped in legend, full of myth and fantastical stories. But what if I told you that some of these stories are based on actual facts? In this contraband portion of our ‘Controversies and Contraband' series we explore the hidden world of female pirates through Mary Read, Anne Bonny, and Grace O'Malley, and how their origin stories in England and Ireland led one of them to ‘switch sides' and join Queen Elizabeth. If you like the show, consider becoming a Patron starting at £1 per month: https://patreon.com/coffeeandcocktailspodcast

In this month's bonus episode, Dr Banu Karaca, talks about the darker side of the art world through the eyes of its hidden figures: gallerists, art collectors, and corporate sponsors (sometimes referred to as neo-liberalists) in Istanbul (Turkey) and Berlin (Germany). With the history of art steeped in state violence, Karaca's anthropological approach to understanding the art world provides us with an inward glimpse of the gatekeepers who possess and mediate how the public sees (and gains access to) art. In the words of Karaca, ‘to know about art is to know about power.' *If you want to learn more about Dr Karaca's work, make sure to listen to Episode 28: Nazism, art, and questioning free speech. **** Feel free to support the show by becoming a Patron for just £1 per month: https://patreon.com/coffeeandcocktailspodcast Or consider offering a one-off donation here: https://paypal.me/coffeeNcocktails

What are the differences (if any) between cancel versus call-out culture? And what sort of effects can cancel culture have on an individual through the lens of social media? In this one- hour episode, Dr Wand sits down with consulting anthropologist and founder of Culture Contact, Helidth Ravenholm, to discuss the multi-layered consequences of online bullying through social venues like Twitter and Reddit. ‘The road to hell' so it is said, ‘is paved with good intentions.' Could the same be said of social media and its support of cancel culture? Sponsored by: Your Editing Alternative https://youreditingalternative.com/ ***** If you like the show, consider becoming a Patron for just £1 per month: https://www.patreon.com/coffeeandcocktailspodcast

When serial entrepreneur, Brady Simpson, made the decision to start up and found his own businesses (Simtek and Peanut), he took his years of experience working at Facebook and LinkedIn to discover what it really takes to succeed in the tech industry. In this one-hour interview he sits down with Dr Ann Wand to discuss the ins and outs of the tech industry and how researchers and academics can transition into the entrepreneurial field through their passions, problem solving skills, and impact driven interests. **** If you like the show, feel free to support us on Patreon for just £1 per month: https://patreon.com/coffeeandcocktailspodcast

Controversies & Contraband series: Alessandra Pino (aka: Allie) is the co-author of ‘A Gothic Cookbook' and in this episode we explore the hidden world of the Gothic Victorian era. While her book focuses on the ‘relationship between food and the supernatural', there are other elements to Gothic literature that connect food to violence, the oppressed roles of women, historical suppression, and servitude. With the Halloween season almost in swing, her work would be a wonderful addition to creepy-crawly type literature, from Frankenstein to Dracula, alongside Anne Rice's ‘Interview with a Vampire'… *We apologise for some of the sound quality in places. It must have been ghosts interfering with our technology

In this bonus episode, Dr Ritu Jain dives deeper into her work on disability awareness by discussing her concerns regarding Singapore's legal interpretations of ‘disabled' versus ‘abled' people. In addition, she describes the continued stigma, prejudice, discrimination, and taboo associations that exist for marginalised health communities, including those living with HIV. If you haven't checked out her previous talk, then we highly suggest you listen to Episode 27: Inspiring Women: Dr Ritu Jain and disability awareness. *** To guarantee the continuation of the show, consider becoming a Patron for just £1 per month: https://patreon.com/coffeeandcocktailspodcast

Every-so-often I do an episode that is very near and dear to my heart. This episode is no exception. In this month's show for our ‘Controversies and Contraband' series I talk with historian and Senior Researcher, Dr Hannes Obermair about the history of South Tyrol, Italy's secret catacomb schools, originally designed with the intent to protect Italy's German-speaking ethnicity from Italian fascist occupation. Almost 100 years later and South Tyrol now practices legalised segregated education with politicians taking great strides to keep the minority groups divided despite community desires to bring them all together. *** Support the show by becoming a Patron for just £1 per month! https://patreon.com/coffeeandcocktailspodcast *photo by Luca Lorenzi, 2009 (see: https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Suedtirol_ist_nicht_Italien_-_Brennero.JPG) This month's sponsor: The Oxford Method https://www.theoxfordmethod.co.uk

Many thanks to Palestinian Entrepreneur, Majd Mashharawi for her very raw and candid talk about the difficulties she and other women have faced trying to find work and start their own businesses in occupied Gaza. The statistics will shock you, but should hopefully provide a bit of insight (and hope) to an historical region that is very poorly discussed in the Western world. Like this episode? Support the show by becoming a Patron for just £1 per month! https://patreon.com/coffeeandcocktailspodcast

Our newest episode in the ‘Controversies and Contraband' series talks about the history of British witchcraft, or more precisely British witches' understanding of their contemporary history. While not seemingly controversial on the surface, western societal interpretations of the ‘witch' are deeply rooted in taboo, where modern-day witches can sometimes be viewed as ‘irrational', embarrassing, or even child-like. Anthropologist, Dr Helen Cornish tries to rectify this reasoning by breaking down the complexities of what it means to be a ‘witch' in modern British society, and that terms like ‘pagan', ‘druid', ‘witchcraft' and ‘wicca' come with their own definitions and layered fascinations. Whether you're a practitioner, or have a genuine curiosity for the less advertised of western religions, this deep dive into British witches' understanding of their history will leave you wanting to learn more about them! Love the show? Become a Patron for just £1 per month! https://patreon.com/coffeeandcocktailspodcast

#Hitler #art #democracy #Germany What does it mean to ‘censor' or ‘ban' forbidden Nazi symbols, art, and books like Mein Kampf in present-day Germany? And more to the point, is this even possible? In this first episode of our new series, ‘Controversies & Contraband', Dr Banu Karaca explains the hidden impact of Hitler's Nazi dictatorship on censorship laws in Germany, and whether freedom of expression and/or free speech in the art world is only limited to certain topics that are labelled ‘inherently good' according to Germany's liberal democracy. ****** Please make sure to LIKE and SUBSCRIBE! To register for this month's Patron-only talk with Start-up Guru, Brady Simpson, on Saturday, July 17th, sign up on Patreon for just £3: https://www.patreon.com/coffeeandcocktailspodcast Stay connected! Website: https://www.coffeeandcocktailspodcast.com Instagram: @coffee_and_cocktails_podcast Facebook: @coffeeandcocktailspodcast Twitter: @CafeNCocktails

In this final episode of our 'Inspiring Women' series I talk with Dr Ritu Jain, President of DEBRA (Singapore) and rare disease policy advocate for the Asia Pacific. In this episode we cover the differences between 'invisible' and 'visible' disabilities, and 'orphan' diseases, and what we can do as individuals in order to promote and encourage better disability awareness and inclusivity in the work environment and within society. I also disclose my own journey with an invisible condition and what it has meant for me as I navigate my identity and who I choose to tell (or not tell) about my experiences living with epilepsy. This episode's sponsor, DEBRA Singapore: https://www.debrasingapore.com Support the show for just £1 per month: https://patreon.com/coffeeandcocktailspodcast For more information on today's topic: https://coffeeandcocktailspodcast.wordpress.com/2021/06/23/episode-27-inspiring-women-dr-ritu-jain-and-disability-awareness/

We're still on the look out for a few more guest speakers, so if you think that's you, we'd love to hear from you! Write us directly at: https://coffeeandcocktailspodcast.com Register today to become a Patron for just £1 per month: https://patreon.com/coffeeandcocktailspodcast

I'll be honest, when a colleague reached out to me several months ago asking if I would be interested in interviewing Majd Mashharawi, TED Talk speaker and founder of GreenCake and Sunbox, I was floored. This woman's initiatives are incredible. Not only has she been able to transform the lives of thousands through her groundbreaking inventions, but she continues to break glass ceilings, especially in environments that are entirely male dominated. To learn more about her work I highly suggest you check out the links below. And also stay tuned for her upcoming talk on female entrepreneurship. (P.S. Listen to the end so you can find out who our FIRST C&C merchandise winner is!) Show notes: What is 'Green Cake' and why did this woman invent it? (BBC): https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/av/stories-46074563 Meet Majd from Gaza: Innovation Against All Odds (World Bank): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8K_qomU3WI4 How I'm making bricks out of ashes and rubble in Gaza (TED Talk): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TdZTvzMPa6s SunBox: https://sunbox.ps/ GreenCake (Facebook): https://www.facebook.com/greencakeblock/ ***** Sign up on Patreon to support the show: https://patreon.com/coffeeandcocktailspodcast

A few months ago, one of our guests from the New York Times, Dr Kacey Vu Shap, asked if he could come back as a guest host because he wanted to put Dr Wand 'in the hot seat'. In this bonus episode, Dr Shap talks with Dr Wand about the importance of 'thinking outside the box' and why academics make the best creative practitioners for business and industry. In addition, Dr Wand discusses her new venture into entrepreneurship with the launch of her business, 'The Oxford Method', and the reasons why she created this podcast. To learn more see: https://theoxfordmethod.co.uk ***** Sign up on Patreon to support the show: https://patreon.com/coffeeandcocktailspodcast

Well...this was a fun, and a drastic change from the daily humdrum of my THIRD lockdown in less than a year. So, if you're looking for some fun banter about 'women's things', history, and folklore then I highly suggest you nuzzle up to this bonus episode with the fabulous (and hilarious), Kate J. Armstrong, host of 'The Exploress' podcast. And don't worry, there's nothing we've mentioned here that you haven't thought about already... For a copy of Kate's transcript on 'The Powerful and Mysterious History of Periods', head on over to our website: https://coffeeandcocktailspodcast.wordpress.com/2021/03/19/new-bonus-episode-now-available-on-the-history-you-guessed-it-of-periods/ You can also check out her bonus episode on 'Period Pains' available now on The Exploress Podcast: https://www.patreon.com/theexploresspodcast ***** Sign up on Patreon to support the show: https://patreon.com/coffeeandcocktailspodcast

Warning: This episode does contain some adult language. 'The Museum of Ridiculously Interesting Things explores the strange, dark place between art and curiosities' and its this fantastic online museum that led to our interview with curator and art historian, Dr Chelsea Nichols. If you'd like to learn more about her work on sex weasels, meat rain, and witch cake (yes, you heard me right), then head on over to her Instagram page and join her ever-increasing followers, now numbering in the hundreds of thousands. Show notes: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ridiculously_interesting/ Website: https://ridiculouslyinteresting.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/museumweirdo Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ridiculouslyinteresting/ The Dowse Art Museum, Candy Coated Exhibition: https://dowse.org.nz/exhibitions/detail/candy-coated ***** Sign up on Patreon to support the show: https://patreon.com/coffeeandcocktailspodcast

Taken from our Patreon vault, Dr Consolati's talk is invaluable for entrepreneurs and academics interested in pursuing additional careers outside their traditional trajectories. By addressing the taboo surrounding money, she dives head-first into the empowering factors that come with learning to discover what you are worth. To learn more from Dr Consolati, check out her 'Women Speak Up Project' at: https://www.thewomenspeakupproject.com/​ You can also follow her on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dr.claudia.consolati/ Or connect on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/claudiaconsolati/ *** Otherwise, become a Patron to keep up-to-date on our new and exciting projects! https://www.patreon.com/coffeeandcocktailspodcast

Apologies C&C listeners for the month of silence, but we have not forgotten you! We promise this month will have a lot more planned with interesting upcoming episodes and a new guest host who we could not resist to bring back to the studio (details available on our Patreon page). In the meantime, enjoy this episode with Forbes 30 under 30, Abigail Seldin, as she tells us about what inspired her to leave the city of spires to explore the world of entrepreneurship to create more impact in higher education. Show notes: SHS Foundation: https://www.shs.foundation/ SwiftStudent: https://www.linkedin.com/company/swiftstudent/ Like our show? Consider becoming a Patron for as little as £1! https://www.patreon.com/coffeeandcocktailspodcast

This episode is a particularly special one to me as it was a 20 year reunion with an old friend of mine whose work I came across in the New York Times about his adoption from Vietnam. Entitled 'Why did she leave me there?', Kacey talks about the emotional trauma that he faced as a result of his abandonment by his grandmother, and how as a researcher his own 'hero's journey' helped him to want to understand how former gang members deal with trauma and try to move beyond it. To access the NYT article, see 'Why did she leave me there?': https://www.nytimes.com/2020/07/24/style/modern-love-adoption-vietnam-why-did-she-leave-me-there.html Additional Readings Island in the street: Analyzing the function of gang violence from a culture and conflict perspective https://www.researchgate.net/publication/263369147_Island_in_the_street_Analyzing_the_function_of_gang_violence_from_a_culture_and_conflict_perspective From Dungeon Masters to Keepers of Peace: Tribalism, Dispute Resolution, and Theoretical Intervention within the Prison System https://www.researchgate.net/publication/309139148_From_Dungeon_Masters_to_Keepers_of_Peace_Tribalism_Dispute_Resolution_and_Theoretical_Intervention_within_the_Prison_System (For early access to our episodes, check out our Patreon page: https://www.patreon.com/coffeeandcocktailspodcast)

Taken from our Patreon vault from October 2020, this bonus episode is with astro-photographer and Fellow of the Astronomical Society, Mary McIntyre, FRAS. She'll be telling us about the fascinating world of shadows and how the use of photography (and a little bit of math) can provide us with incredible information about the planets in our solar system. For more information, check out our Patreon page: https://www.patreon.com/coffeeandcocktailspodcast

Last Saturday I had the pleasure of interviewing one of the top female podcasters (to my mind) in the industry: Kate J. Armstrong, host and founder of 'The Exploress'. If you have not checked out her podcast on women in history, stop what you are doing and head over there now. Otherwise, sit back and relax with a cup of something warm and enjoy the show. And if you like this episode, Kate will be doing a LIVE Bonus Episode with us this Saturday on 'Queen Elizabeth's Time of the Month: Women's Issues Through the Ages' at 9am GMT if you'd like to listen in and ask questions as you enjoy your morning coffee :) To register, just sign up to our Patreon page for £1. https://www.patreon.com/coffeeandcocktailspodcast ---- • To read all about her show and see her show notes go to: https://www.theexploresspodcast.com • For exclusive bonus episodes, consider becoming a patron at her Patreon page: https://www.patreon.com/bePatron?u=10226185&redirect_uri=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.theexploresspodcast.com%2Fbecome-a-patron&utm_medium=widget • She has been a guest on a few of her favorite podcasts: you can hear her talk about her show and process on Ancient History Fangirl and talking about Olympias, mother of Alexander the Great, on the excellent What's Her Name. • Twitter:@theexploresspod • Facebook: @theexploresspodcast • Instagram: @theexploresspodcast

Or 'How to awaken your potential, pin-point your goals, and discover a way forward in tough times' with Dr Kristin Stasiowski of Kent State University. This incredible talk by Dr Stasiowski speaks to the importance of learning from our past and how historical literature can be a source of inspiration and motivation especially during dark times. ****** If you like our show, feel free to support us by becoming a Patron: https://www.patreon.com/coffeeandcocktailspodcast

Dr Ann Wand sits down with Business Coach (and academic) Dr Claudia Consolati (over a cup of ginger tea) to discuss her work helping women (and men) to build up their own businesses so that they can become 'wildly successful' and empower individuals around them. To help support the show, consider becoming a Patron: https://www.patreon.com/coffeeandcocktailspodcast

Come have a drink with us as Dr Ann Wand sits down with Mary McIntyre FRAS over a glass of Malbec to discuss the fascinating world of astronomy, astro-photography, and life on other planets. ***** Sign up on Patreon to support the show: https://patreon.com/coffeeandcocktailspodcast

In the last episode of our COVID series, Dr Ann Wand sits down with Dr Kristin Stasiowski of Kent State University, independent scholar, Dr Mounia Mnouer, and PhD Candidate of the University of Munich, Sohaib Riaz, to discuss how they have rediscovered their passions for family, hobbies, and nature during times of global crisis. ***** Sign up on Patreon to support the show: https://patreon.com/coffeeandcocktailspodcast

Dr Ann Wand sits down with Bea Addis, Dr Ana Carolina Balthazar, and Dr Giulia Guarnieri to discuss their experiences with distance teaching and learning while providing advice for students, teachers, and parents on how to make the most of online teaching as we manage our way through this new type of education. ***** Sign up on Patreon to support the show: https://patreon.com/coffeeandcocktailspodcast

Dr Ann Wand sits down with Adrian Snead, Associate lawyer at Holland and Knight, LLP in Washington, DC to discuss the confusing ins and outs of Cannabis law in America. ***** Sign up on Patreon to support the show: https://patreon.com/coffeeandcocktailspodcast

Dr Ann Wand sits down with cultural historian at the Open University, Dr Katy Layton-Jones, and former Male Welfare Office at the University of Oxford, Joseph Uhlar, to discuss the realities of working conditions in higher education and the effects this has on staff, student and academics' mental health. Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/coffeeandcocktailspodcast Twitter: https://twitter.com/CafeNCocktails Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/coffeeandcocktails1/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/coffee_and_cocktails_podcast/

Dr Ann Wand sits down with Dr Julia Bolton Holloway, Professor Emerita and custodian of the English Cemetary in Florence, Italy and special guests, Roma citizens, Daniele and Diamanta, to discuss their changeling experiences growing up under the Italian state, as well as Dr Holloway's unique approach to educating some of the world's most disenfranchised. Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/coffeeandcocktailspodcast Twitter: https://twitter.com/CafeNCocktails Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/coffeeandcocktails1/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/coffee_and_cocktails_podcast/

Dr Ann Wand sits down with Al Ridenour, Dr Mattaeus Rest and Gertraud Seiser as they unravel the mysteries surrounding Austria's most infamous creature...the Krampus... Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/coffeeandcocktailspodcast Twitter: https://twitter.com/CafeNCocktails Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/coffeeandcocktails1/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/coffee_and_cocktails_podcast/

Dr Ann Wand discusses the concerns surrounding diversity, or the lack thereof, in western academia with guest speakers Dr Alia Amir of Uppsala University, Amir Massoumian of SOAS, and Dr Manali Kumar of the National University of Singapore. Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/coffeeandcocktailspodcast Twitter: https://twitter.com/CafeNCocktails Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/coffeeandcocktails1/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/coffee_and_cocktails_podcast/

Dr Ann Wand grabs a glass with Dr Anna Marie Trester of Career Linguist and Dr John Paulas of PhD Matters to discuss the 'how to' of 'how to network' for academics looking to expand their talents beyond academia. Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/coffeeandcocktailspodcast Twitter: https://twitter.com/CafeNCocktails Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/coffeeandcocktails1/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/coffee_and_cocktails_podcast/

Dr Ann Wand sits down with Dr Alix Green of the University of Essex and Dr Markus J. Prutsch of the European Parliament to discuss the importance of impact within and outside of academia so that academic material can become more relevant to the wider global community. Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/coffeeandcocktailspodcast Twitter: https://twitter.com/CafeNCocktails Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/coffeeandcocktails1/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/coffee_and_cocktails_podcast/