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Watch this episode ad free by joining the ITBR Patreon and get a free trial for the ITBR Professor level! patreon.com/ivorytowerboilerroom Drs. Elizabeth Lewis and Robin Werner are both English professors at the University of New Orleans which makes for quite the gothic setting! They discuss how they first became interested in vampire literature, Robin through her fascination with Anne Rice novels in high school and Elizabeth through her interest in Southern Gothic Literature.First, Robin and Elizabeth explain their process of putting together the anthology and why Vampire Literature is organized around theme rather than chronology. Then, the discussion turns to the significance of the vampire figure and how the vampire represents themes of power, desire, consent, and blurs the boundaries between human and monster. We rate our favorite vampire figures from the monstrous Nosferatu to the seductive Lestat. And we discuss why so many gothic villains from vampires to witches speak to issues of race, gender, and sexuality. Use the promo code ivorytower for an exclusive discount on Broadview Press' Vampire Literature Anthology: Vampire Literature - Broadview PressFollow ITBR on IG,@ivorytowerboilerroom and TikTok,@ivorytowerboilerroomOur Sponsors:To subscribe to The Gay and Lesbian Review visit glreview.org. Click Subscribe and enter promo code ITBRChoice to get a free issue with a subscription purchase. Follow them on IG,@theglreview.Head to Broadview Press, an independent academic publisher, for all your humanities related books. Use code ivorytower for 20% off yourbroadviewpress.com order. Follow them on IG,@broadviewpress.Follow That Ol' Gay Classic Cinema on IG,@thatolgayclassiccinema Listen here:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/that-ol-gay-classic-cinema/id1652125150Thanks to the ITBR team! Dr. Andrew Rimby (Host and Director), Mary DiPipi (Chief Contributor), and Christian Garcia (Editor)
Watch this episode ad free by joining the ITBR Patreon and get a free trial for the ITBR Professor level! patreon.com/ivorytowerboilerroom Dr. Sheila Liming, a Gilded Age literature (specifically Edith Wharton) scholar, joins me to deep dive HBO's The Gilded Age series. She explains the show's historical accuracies and inaccuracies, and whether or not the show borrows from Wharton's novels like The House of Mirth and The Age of Innocence? Sheila addresses whether or not she thinks the show is doing a good job at representing social class issues, gender/sexuality conversations, and religious diversity. And don't worry, Sheila and I have many recommendations for the show's creative team! For example, can we please get more risqué topics, a focus on the tension between wealthy and middle-class families, as well as giving the characters more complicated romances? You can find Sheila's books on her website: Sheila LimingFollow ITBR on IG,@ivorytowerboilerroom and TikTok,@ivorytowerboilerroomOur Sponsors:To subscribe to The Gay and Lesbian Review visit glreview.org. Click Subscribe and enter promo code ITBRChoice to get a free issue with a subscription purchase. Follow them on IG,@theglreview.Head to Broadview Press, an independent academic publisher, for all your humanities related books. Use code ivorytower for 20% off yourbroadviewpress.com order. Follow them on IG,@broadviewpress.Follow That Ol' Gay Classic Cinema on IG,@thatolgayclassiccinema Listen here:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/that-ol-gay-classic-cinema/id1652125150Thanks to the ITBR team! Dr. Andrew Rimby (Host and Director), Mary DiPipi (Chief Contributor), and Christian Garcia (Editor)
Want to listen to this episode AD FREE? Go to patreon.com/ivorytowerboilerroom and become a subscriber today! Hey, true crime friends! This week we are covering the final episode of season two of ABC and Hulu's Death in the Dorms docuseries- the disappearance and murder of Latasha Norman. On November 13, 2007, Jackson State University Junior and accounting major, Latasha Norman, went missing after class around 2:20PM. Theme Song: Pisces by Anne Sophie AndersenOur Sponsors:To subscribe to The Gay and Lesbian Review visit glreview.org. Click Subscribe, and enter romo code ITBR50 to receive 50% off any print or digital subscription. Followthem on IG, @theglreview.Head to Broadview Press, an independent academic publisher, for all your humanities related books. Use code ivorytower for 20% off yourbroadviewpress.com order.Follow them on IG, @broadviewpress.Follow That Ol' Gay Classic Cinema on IG, @thatolgayclassiccinema andlisten here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/that-ol-gay-classic-cinema/id1652125150Follow ITBR on IG, @ivorytowerboilerroom,TikTok, @ivorytowerboilerroom, andX, @IvoryBoilerRoom!Thanks to the ITBR team! Andrew Rimby (Host and Director),Mary DiPipi (Chief Contributor), and Christian Garcia (Social Media Intern)Sources:ABC and Hulu's docuseries Death in the Dorms Season 2; Episode 6- Latasha Norman
Watch this episode ad free by joining the ITBR Patreon and get a free trial for the ITBR Professor level! patreon.com/ivorytowerboilerroom Dr. Kelly Ross, who specializes in American Gothic literature (yes that means Edgar Allan Poe), talks all things about why she is so drawn to 19th-century literature and her work on African American literature. She explains her recent work on "surveillance" in the works of Poe, Harriet Jacobs, and Charles Ball who are rarely studied together, and how they invert power dynamics.Kelly talks about how important it is to move beyond venerating traditional canonical (mostly white and male) authors and the importance of including more diverse voices and perspectives. Then, we talk about why current popular culture is interested in themes of "racial surveillance and anxiety," think Hulu's The Other Black Girl or HBO's The Gilded Age!Of particular interest to Kelly's studies is how The Other Black Girl critiques how publishing prioritizes profits over diversity and sensitivity. Kelly explains that the issues in the publishing industry that the TV show explores, is really similar to academia.You can find out more about Kelly's research and writing, including her book Slavery, Surveillance and Genre in Antebellum United States Literature. https://www.rider.edu/about/faculty-staff-directory/kelly-rossFollow ITBR on IG,@ivorytowerboilerroom and TikTok,@ivorytowerboilerroomOur Sponsors:To subscribe to The Gay and Lesbian Review visit glreview.org. Click Subscribe and enter promo code ITBRChoice to get a free issue with a subscription purchase. Follow them on IG,@theglreview.Head to Broadview Press, an independent academic publisher, for all your humanities related books. Use code ivorytower for 20% off yourbroadviewpress.com order. Follow them on IG,@broadviewpress.Follow That Ol' Gay Classic Cinema on IG,@thatolgayclassiccinema Listen here:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/that-ol-gay-classic-cinema/id1652125150Thanks to the ITBR team! Dr. Andrew Rimby (Host and Director), Mary DiPipi (Chief Contributor), and Christian Garcia (Editor)
Watch this episode ad free by joining the ITBR Patreon and get a free trial for the ITBR Professor level! patreon.com/ivorytowerboilerroom (Originally Aired on November 1, 2023) Christian and Andrew discuss the similarities between the drama that both Karen and Ivy face in the show as compared to Marilyn Monroe's real-life drama like the sacrifices she made for her work and battling off sexual advances from men in the Hollywood industry. Andrew also reads from Marilyn Monroe's posthumous autobiography, “My Story” and reads: “One day a grand piano arrived at my home, it was out of condition, my mother had bought it second hand, it was for me… years later when I was beginning to earn some money from modeling I started looking for the Frederic March piano, after about a year I found it at an old auction room and bought it” depicting Marilyn's attachment to gifts from her mother and in spite of reaching various forms of fame and success she could not forget the time she spent with her mother.Just to remind you all here's a brief description about the "The Callback” episode:As Ivy and Karen both attempt to please Derek in order to win the role of Marilyn, Julia and her husband Frank become frustrated by the process of their international adoption and Eileen's acrimonious divorce complicates her attempt to finance the musical.Follow ITBR on IG,@ivorytowerboilerroom and TikTok,@ivorytowerboilerroomOur Sponsors:To subscribe to The Gay and Lesbian Review visit glreview.org. Click Subscribe and enter promo code ITBRChoice to get a free issue with a subscription purchase. Follow them on IG,@theglreview.Head to Broadview Press, an independent academic publisher, for all your humanities related books. Use code ivorytower for 20% off yourbroadviewpress.com order. Follow them on IG,@broadviewpress.Follow That Ol' Gay Classic Cinema on IG,@thatolgayclassiccinema Listen here:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/that-ol-gay-classic-cinema/id1652125150Thanks to the ITBR team! Dr. Andrew Rimby (Host and Director), Mary DiPipi (Chief Contributor), and Christian Garcia (Editor)
Watch this episode ad free by joining the ITBR Patreon and get a free trial for the ITBR Professor level! patreon.com/ivorytowerboilerroom To celebrate the SMASH Broadway musical, I am rereleasing all of our SMASH recap episodes!Christian and Andrew discuss the “Pilot” episode of the NBC show Smash that premiered in 2012. Both Christian and Andrew agree that not many podcasts have covered the hit show Smash and there are even less TV show or movie adaptations that focus on the behind-the-scenes productions of Broadway and how it pushed the envelope in terms of storytelling and controversial topics.Christian and Andrew discuss the risky decisions made by the producers to display difficult director/actor relations as well as the difficulty in displaying a battle between two actors fighting for the leading role of Marilyn Monroe who herself was such a complex nuanced person to portray on a Broadway stage.Just to remind you all here's a brief description about the "Pilot” episode:World-renowned songwriting duo Julia Houston and Tom Levitt are inspired to create a new Broadway musical on the life of cultural icon Marilyn Monroe—instantly attracting the attention of tenacious producer Eileen Rand and brilliant yet temperamental director Derek Wills. As the four search for their leading lady, veteran actress Ivy Lynn becomes obsessed with winning the part and native Iowan waitress Karen Cartwright becomes desperate to make her theatrical dreams a reality.Follow ITBR on IG,@ivorytowerboilerroom and TikTok,@ivorytowerboilerroomOur Sponsors:To subscribe to The Gay and Lesbian Review visit glreview.org. Click Subscribe and enter promo code ITBRChoice to get a free issue with a subscription purchase. Follow them on IG,@theglreview.Head to Broadview Press, an independent academic publisher, for all your humanities related books. Use code ivorytower for 20% off yourbroadviewpress.com order. Follow them on IG,@broadviewpress.Follow That Ol' Gay Classic Cinema on IG,@thatolgayclassiccinema Listen here:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/that-ol-gay-classic-cinema/id1652125150Thanks to the ITBR team! Dr. Andrew Rimby (Host and Director), Mary DiPipi (Chief Contributor), and Christian Garcia (Editor)
On March 26th, I had the privilege and pleasure of meeting Gregory Maguire in real life! I've had Gregory on the podcast twice so this was a dream come true. Here is an excerpt from his conversation at his Elphie book signing. I also was able to ask him a question about how he thinks about the difference in themes between Wicked and Elphie. Thanks to Barnes and Noble in Clifton, New Jersey for hosting this incredible book signing! You can get all of Gregory's books, including Elphie on his website: https://gregorymaguire.com/
Watch/Listen to this and all episodes ad free by joining the ITBR Patreon and get a free trial for the ITBR Professor level! patreon.com/ivorytowerboilerroom It has been a little while since I've discussed Queer as Folk so I thought why not have on a queer media expert to not only recap episode 13 but also discuss whether the TV show is still relevant in today's culture? Jonathan Yaskoff is a talented film director, producer, and actor who recently starred in the film Bear Week Diaries (all about the iconic Provincetown Bear Week)! He was recently in the film Smothered By Mothers which stars actress Heather Matarazzo. And if you're a Real Housewives of Miami fan, you may remember him as the producer of Adriana De Moura's music video Fyah (when the women were all having a meltdown haha). We discuss some of the key storylines in Queer as Folk, like sleeping with your boss (definitely a no no), conversion therapy, and the wild parties at Babylon. Then, Jonathan reveals the behind the scenes of filming Reality TV and what it's like being on the Real Housewives. And, because Jonathan has been both behind and on the camera, he discusses his thoughts on sex scenes, nudity, and consent culture. Get ready for quite a dynamic conversation! Be sure to follow Jonathan on IG where you'll find out more about his film career @jonathan_yaskoffFollow ITBR on IG,@ivorytowerboilerroom and TikTok,@ivorytowerboilerroomOur Sponsors:To subscribe to The Gay and Lesbian Review visit glreview.org. Click Subscribe and enter promo code ITBRChoice to get a free issue with a subscription purchase. Follow them on IG,@theglreview.Head to Broadview Press, an independent academic publisher, for all your humanities related books. Use code ivorytower for 20% off yourbroadviewpress.com order. Follow them on IG,@broadviewpress.Follow That Ol' Gay Classic Cinema on IG,@thatolgayclassiccinema Listen here:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/that-ol-gay-classic-cinema/id1652125150Thanks to the ITBR team! Dr. Andrew Rimby (Host and Director), Mary DiPipi (Chief Contributor), and Christian Garcia (Editor)
Want to listen to this episode AD FREE? Go to patreon.com/ivorytowerboilerroom to become a subscriber today!Hey, true crime friends. This week we are diving into episode5 of Death in the Dorms series- the murder of College of Charleston student, Patrick Moffly. Patrick was a likable student who got in over his head whenhe got involved in dealing drugs. When a drug deal turns into a violent robbery, Patrick is left shot by another dealer named Charles Mungin III. Theme Song: Pisces by Anne Sophie AndersenOur Sponsors:To subscribe to The Gay and Lesbian Review visit glreview.org. Click Subscribe, and enter promo code ITBR50 to receive 50% off any print or digital subscription. Followthem on IG, @theglreview.Head to Broadview Press, an independent academic publisher, for all your humanities related books. Use code ivorytower for 20% off yourbroadviewpress.com order.Follow them on IG, @broadviewpress.Follow That Ol' Gay Classic Cinema on IG, @thatolgayclassiccinema andlisten here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/that-ol-gay-classic-cinema/id1652125150Follow ITBR on IG, @ivorytowerboilerroom,TikTok, @ivorytowerboilerroom, andX, @IvoryBoilerRoom!Thanks to the ITBR team! Andrew Rimby (Host and Director),Mary DiPipi (Chief Contributor), and Christian Garcia (Social Media Intern)Sources:Hulu Docuseries Death in the Dorms- Season 2, Episode 5
Originally Aired on Jan. 16th, 2022:Aaron Hamburger, writer of Nirvana Is Here, talks with Andrew about how he approached writing a novel that explores Queer desire, trauma, and Jewish identity in the segregated suburbs of Detroit. Aaron's book has been highly praised and won the Bronze Medal in the 2019 Foreword Indies Book Awards."Combine the sensuality and haunting nostalgia of Andre Aciman's Call Me By Your Name with the raw emotion of Kurt Cobain's songwriting, then set it to a 90s-era grunge soundtrack, and you've got Nirvana Is Here."Follow Aaron Hamburger on Instagram, @aaronhamburger1.To learn more about Aaron and his work, explore his website: https://aaronhamburger.com/To purchase Nirvana is Here head on over to: https://bookshop.org/books/nirvana-is-here/9781941110775To listen to Charlie Thurston read Nirvana is Here, head to Audible: https://www.audible.com/pd/Nirvana-is-Here-Audiobook/1541431650
Presenting the first ever Fiancé Reactions podcast episode where Lawrence and I talk about what we're watching and our authentic reactions!Follow ITBR on IG,@ivorytowerboilerroom and TikTok,@ivorytowerboilerroom
In honor of Felice Picano's gay literary legacy, I would like to re-feature my conversation with him that happened in April 2024. May you rest well Felice and thank you for all you did for gay rights. I'm joined with award winning author Felice Picano who was a key figure of the Greenwich Village literary community from the mid-1970s through the 1990s. He was one of the founders of the modern gay literature movement, particularly through his involvement with the literary salon the Violet Quill. He explains how Violet Quill came to be, and why he decided to co-found this literary society with six other gay writers in New York City, including Andrew Holleran and Edmund White. Their goal? To meet and give each other creative feedback at a time when gay literature wasn't being taken seriously at all. During his time in Greenwich Village's gay literary scene, Felice explains that he met many notable authors like Frank O'Hara, Allen Ginsberg, and yes even Truman Capote. In 1977, he founded Sea Horse Press, the country's first gay-oriented publishing house, and in 1981, he became editor-in-chief of The Gay Presses of New York. He continues to teach and write, and one day hopes that Hollywood matures enough to adapt more queer literature into films.You can find all of Felice's books here: https://www.felicepicano.net/
Watch/Listen to this and all episodes ad free by joining the ITBR Patreon and get a free trial for the ITBR Professor level! patreon.com/ivorytowerboilerroom Presenting the first ever Gay and Lesbian Review magazine podcast discussion! Dr. Andrew Rimby, host of the Ivory Tower Boiler Room, interviews Jan/Feb contributing writers to the "Strange Fruit" magazine issue. Listen to William Benemann talk about Mark Twain engaging in bottom shaming...oh yeah definitely a NSFW topic, Margaret Vandenburg exploring the "pansy craze" of the 1920s, and Laurence Senelick discussing a few of his favorite issues he's written for the magazine.To subscribe to The Gay and Lesbian Review visit glreview.org. Click Subscribe and enter promo code Choice to get a free issue with a subscription purchase. Follow them on IG,@theglreview.Follow ITBR on IG,@ivorytowerboilerroom and TikTok,@ivorytowerboilerroomOur Sponsors:Head to Broadview Press, an independent academic publisher, for all your humanities related books. Use code ivorytower for 20% off yourbroadviewpress.com order. Follow them on IG,@broadviewpress.Follow That Ol' Gay Classic Cinema on IG,@thatolgayclassiccinema Listen here:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/that-ol-gay-classic-cinema/id1652125150Thanks to the ITBR team! Dr. Andrew Rimby (Host and Director), Mary DiPipi (Chief Contributor), and Christian Garcia (Editor)
Watch/Listen to this and all episodes ad free by joining the ITBR Patreon and get a free trial for the ITBR Professor level! patreon.com/ivorytowerboilerroom Vanessa M. Reiser, a licensed clinical social worker, enters the ITBR to talk about her book Narcissistic Abuse: A Therapist's Guide to Identifying, Escaping, and Healing from Toxic and Manipulative People. Vanessa discusses the typical behaviors and thought patterns of narcissists, including their inability to handle criticism, their tendency to retaliate, and their desire for constant attention and validation. She advises on strategies for identifying and protecting oneself from narcissistic abuse.She explains how narcissistic traits can enable success in certain professions like business, politics, and the military, and how this dynamic has played out in the current political climate. You can find Vanessa's book here: Narcissistic Abuse: A Therapist's Guide to Identifying, Escaping, and Healing from Toxic and Manipulative PeopleBe sure to follow Vanessa on Instagram, @vanessareiserlcsw. Follow ITBR on IG,@ivorytowerboilerroom and TikTok,@ivorytowerboilerroomOur Sponsors:To subscribe to The Gay and Lesbian Review visit glreview.org. Click Subscribe and enter promo code ITBR50 to receive 50% off any print or digital subscription. Follow them on IG,@theglreview.Head to Broadview Press, an independent academic publisher, for all your humanities related books. Use code ivorytower for 20% off yourbroadviewpress.com order. Follow them on IG,@broadviewpress.Follow That Ol' Gay Classic Cinema on IG,@thatolgayclassiccinema Listen here:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/that-ol-gay-classic-cinema/id1652125150Thanks to the ITBR team! Dr. Andrew Rimby (Host and Director), Mary DiPipi (Chief Contributor), and Christian Garcia (Editor)
Want to listen to this episode AD FREE? Go to patreon.com/ivorytowerboilerroom to become a subscriber today!Hey, true crime friends! This week we are covering episode 4of the Death in the Dorms series- the death of Max Gruver. Max was only a few weeks into his freshman year and close to making it into his dream fraternity- Phi Delta Theta- when he became targeted by a sophomore active named Matthew Naquin.Theme Song: Pisces by Anne Sophie AndersenOur Sponsors:To subscribe to The Gay and Lesbian Review visit glreview.org. Click Subscribe, and enterpromo code ITBR50 to receive 50% off any print or digital subscription. Followthem on IG, @theglreview.Head to Broadview Press, an independent academic publisher, for all your humanities related books. Use code ivorytower for 20% off yourbroadviewpress.com order.Follow them on IG, @broadviewpress.Follow That Ol' Gay Classic Cinema on IG, @thatolgayclassiccinema andlisten here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/that-ol-gay-classic-cinema/id1652125150Follow ITBR on IG, @ivorytowerboilerroom,TikTok, @ivorytowerboilerroom, andX, @IvoryBoilerRoom!Thanks to the ITBR team! Andrew Rimby (Host and Director),Mary DiPipi (Chief Contributor), and Christian Garcia (Social Media Intern)Sources:Death in the Dorms Season 2, Episode 4https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diagnostics/22689-blood-alcohol-content-bachttps://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Grand_juryhttps://education.seattlepi.com/frat-bid-ceremony-1297.html
Watch/Listen to this and all episodes ad free by joining the ITBR Patreon and get a free trial for the ITBR Professor level!patreon.com/ivorytowerboilerroom Happy Valentine's Day ITBR family! What a special VDAY gift to have author Mary McMyne back on the podcast to talk all about her new novel A Rose By Any Other Name. Mary explains how her interest in retelling Shakespeare's sonnets, particularly the "dark lady" sonnets, led her to write her new novel. Throughout our conversation, she explores the gendered dynamics and biases present in Shakespeare's portrayal of women in his works. She also explains how she researched Elizabethan beliefs about magic, alchemy, astrology, and the interconnected view of the natural and supernatural worlds during that time period. You can read more about Mary and purchase her novels here:https://marymcmyne.com/Be sure to follow Mary on Instagram, @marymcmyne. Be sure to listen to Mary's first ITBR podcast all about her novel The Book of Gothel (a retelling of "Rapunzel" from the witch's perspective): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zNzItVQmQsYFollow ITBR on IG,@ivorytowerboilerroom and TikTok,@ivorytowerboilerroomOur Sponsors:To subscribe to The Gay and Lesbian Review visit glreview.org. Click Subscribe and enter promo code ITBR50 to receive 50% off any print or digital subscription. Follow them on IG,@theglreview.Head to Broadview Press, an independent academic publisher, for all your humanities related books. Use code ivorytower for 20% off yourbroadviewpress.com order. Follow them on IG,@broadviewpress.Follow That Ol' Gay Classic Cinema on IG,@thatolgayclassiccinema Listen here:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/that-ol-gay-classic-cinema/id1652125150Thanks to the ITBR team! Dr. Andrew Rimby (Host and Director), Mary DiPipi (Chief Contributor), and Christian Garcia (Editor)
Watch/Listen to this and all episodes ad free by joining the ITBR Patreon and get a free trial for the ITBR Professor level!patreon.com/ivorytowerboilerroom I'm so excited to welcome writer Curtis Chin on the podcast to discuss his memoir "Everything I Learned, I Learned in a Chinese Restaurant," which explores his upbringing in his family's Chinese restaurant in Detroit during the 1980s. He shares how the restaurant and his family's history in Michigan since the 1800s inspired him to write the memoir to pass on this story to the next generation. He then touches on the challenges Chinese immigrants faced during that time period, including anti-Asian violence and the Chinese Exclusion Act.Then, Curtis reflects on how his intersectional identity as an Asian American, working-class person, and closeted gay youth collided in formative experiences, such as an incident at the restaurant involving a drag queen customer. He shares how the writing process allowed him to revisit and process these complex identity issues.You can get your hands on Curtis' book and learn more about his writing here:www.curtisfromdetroit.comFollow Curtis on IG,@curtischin8Follow ITBR on IG,@ivorytowerboilerroom and TikTok,@ivorytowerboilerroomOur Sponsors:To subscribe to The Gay and Lesbian Review visit glreview.org. Click Subscribe and enter promo code ITBR50 to receive 50% off any print or digital subscription. Follow them on IG,@theglreview.Head to Broadview Press, an independent academic publisher, for all your humanities related books. Use code ivorytower for 20% off yourbroadviewpress.com order. Follow them on IG,@broadviewpress.Follow That Ol' Gay Classic Cinema on IG,@thatolgayclassiccinema Listen here:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/that-ol-gay-classic-cinema/id1652125150Thanks to the ITBR team! Dr. Andrew Rimby (Host and Director), Mary DiPipi (Chief Contributor), and Christian Garcia (Editor)
Want to listen to this episode AD FREE? Go to patreon.com/ivorytowerboilerroom to become a subscriber today! Hey, true crime friends! The next case in the Hulu and ABC docuseries, Death in the Dorms, is the murder of University of Miami student and rising star linebacker, Marlin Barnes. On April 13, 1996, Marlin Barnes and his friend Timwankia Lumpkins went out to a party at the Salvation Club. When they leave to go back to Marlin's apartment they realize their car's tires have been slashed. After being dropped off by the tow truck driver, the two were brutally and viciously murdered. Theme Song: Pisces by Anne Sophie Andersen Our Sponsors: To subscribe to The Gay and Lesbian Review visit glreview.org. Click Subscribe, and enter promo code ITBR50 to receive 50% off any print or digital subscription. Follow them on IG, @theglreview. Head to Broadview Press, an independent academic publisher, for all your humanities related books. Use code ivorytower for 20% off your broadviewpress.com order. Follow them on IG, @broadviewpress. Follow That Ol' Gay Classic Cinema on IG, @thatolgayclassiccinema and listen here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/that-ol-gay-classic-cinema/id1652125150 Follow ITBR on IG, @ivorytowerboilerroom, TikTok, @ivorytowerboilerroom, and X, @IvoryBoilerRoom! Thanks to the ITBR team! Andrew Rimby (Host and Director), Mary DiPipi (Chief Contributor), and Christian Garcia (Social Media Intern) Sources: Death in the Dorms, Season 2 Episode 3: Marlin Barnes https://abcnews.go.com/US/death-dorms-inside-murder-university-miami-linebacker-marlin/story?id=106480774
Want to listen to this episode AD FREE? Go to patreon.com/ivorytowerboilerroom and become a subscriber today! Hey, true crime friends! This week we are looking at the next case in the Death in the Dorms series on Hulu- the murder of Binghamton University nursing student, Hayley Anderson. After missing a friend's poetry reading, Hayley's friends grew concerned and tried to find her. Sadly, they would be too late. Hayley's murder led to an international manhunt and her murderer still has a warrant out for his trial in the US. If you, or someone you know has or is experiencing domestic violence and/or abuse, please contact RAINN at 1 (800) 656-HOPE. If you would like to support the relief efforts in the California fires, you can donate: California Fire Foundation American Red Cross LA County Animal Care Foundation LA Regional Food Bank Theme Song: Pisces by Anne Sophie Andersen Our Sponsors: To subscribe to The Gay and Lesbian Review visit glreview.org. Click Subscribe, and enter promo code ITBR50 to receive 50% off any print or digital subscription. Follow them on IG, @theglreview. Head to Broadview Press, an independent academic publisher, for all your humanities related books. Use code ivorytower for 20% off your broadviewpress.com order. Follow them on IG, @broadviewpress. Follow That Ol' Gay Classic Cinema on IG, @thatolgayclassiccinema and listen here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/that-ol-gay-classic-cinema/id1652125150 Follow ITBR on IG, @ivorytowerboilerroom, TikTok, @ivorytowerboilerroom, and X, @IvoryBoilerRoom! Thanks to the ITBR team! Andrew Rimby (Host and Director), Mary DiPipi (Chief Contributor), and Christian Garcia (Social Media Intern) Sources: Death in the Dorms; Season 2, Episode 2- Hayley Anderson Stream on Hulu
Want to listen to this episode AD FREE? Go to patreon.com/ivorytowerboilerroom to become a subscriber today! Hey, true crime friends. We are kicking off 2025 by covering the Hulu Original Series- Death in the Dorm, season 2. In this first episode, we learn about the murder of Temple University junior, Jenna Burleigh. Jenna disappeared the night after meeting some friends at a bar for a friend's 21st birthday party. Her body was found a few days later in a blue storage container in a shed belonging to an elderly couple in the Poconos. Jenna's Blessing Bags Website: https://jennasblessingbags.org/ Theme Song: Pisces by Anne Sophie Andersen Our Sponsors: To subscribe to The Gay and Lesbian Review visit glreview.org. Click Subscribe, and enter promo code ITBR50 to receive 50% off any print or digital subscription. Follow them on IG, @theglreview. Head to Broadview Press, an independent academic publisher, for all your humanities related books. Use code ivorytower for 20% off your broadviewpress.com order. Follow them on IG, @broadviewpress. Follow That Ol' Gay Classic Cinema on IG, @thatolgayclassiccinema and listen here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/that-ol-gay-classic-cinema/id1652125150 Follow ITBR on IG, @ivorytowerboilerroom, TikTok, @ivorytowerboilerroom, and X, @IvoryBoilerRoom! Thanks to the ITBR team! Andrew Rimby (Host and Director), Mary DiPipi (Chief Contributor), and Christian Garcia (Social Media Intern) Sources: Death in the Dorms- Hulu Original Series; Season 2, Episode 1- Jenna Burleigh
Watch/Listen to this and all episodes ad free by joining the ITBR Patreon and get a free trial for the ITBR Professor level! patreon.com/ivorytowerboilerroom I always love when a Gay and Lesbian Review (G&LR) contributor comes onto the ITBR, and you're all in for such a gay culture treat with theater critic for variety and freelance journalist, Frank Rizzo. Frank discusses his long career as a theater critic, starting in smaller newspapers and working his way up to larger publications like the Hartford Courant. He talks about the different roles he played as a journalist - feature writing, reviewing shows, and reporting on serious arts issues. We discuss how the landscape of celebrity interviews has shifted, with the rise of social media and "influencers" making it harder for traditional journalists to get in-depth, personal interviews. Frank reflects on the importance of building relationships with subjects and the craft of writing compelling profiles. Then, I ask Frank what he thinks of LGBTQ representation in theater and film, and he has so much to say! He discusses how the AIDS crisis impacted the arts and the importance of preserving LGBTQ history and mentoring younger generations. Frank then shares some of the projects he is excited to work on, including articles about the magazine After Dark and the writer Patrick Dennis. He also recommends several recent theater productions he has enjoyed, noting the enthusiastic younger audiences they are attracting. You can read all of Frank's articles on his website: https://showriz.com Follow ITBR on IG, @ivorytowerboilerroom and TikTok, @ivorytowerboilerroom Our Sponsors: To subscribe to The Gay and Lesbian Review visit glreview.org. Click Subscribe and enter promo code ITBR50 to receive 50% off any print or digital subscription. Follow them on IG, @theglreview. Head to Broadview Press, an independent academic publisher, for all your humanities related books. Use code ivorytower for 20% off your broadviewpress.com order. Follow them on IG, @broadviewpress. Follow That Ol' Gay Classic Cinema on IG, @thatolgayclassiccinema Listen here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/that-ol-gay-classic-cinema/id1652125150 Thanks to the ITBR team! Dr. Andrew Rimby (Host and Director), Mary DiPipi (Chief Contributor), and Christian Garcia (Editor)
Watch/Listen to this and all episodes ad free by joining the ITBR Patreon and get a free trial for the ITBR Professor level! patreon.com/ivorytowerboilerroom Presenting a really special holiday Broadway episode with Chad Beguelin who recently wrote his first novel called Showmance! Showmance is about a down-on-his-luck Broadway playwright who is marooned in rural Illinois in this sharply funny queer rom-com. Chad knows a lot about the Broadway industry since he is a six-time Tony Award nominee, and his Broadway works include The Prom, Disney's Aladdin, Elf and The Wedding Singer. He also co-wrote the screenplay for The Prom, currently available on Netflix. Because I can't help myself, I asked Chad about his relationship to Wicked, and he reveals how Stephen Schwartz, the composer, has been such a wonderful mentor to him. He shares how Schwartz provided valuable feedback and guidance during the development of The Wedding Singer and expresses admiration for Wicked's important messages about acceptance. I ask Chad what he thinks about The Wedding Singer's recent resurgence in popularity with younger audiences and ask him what he thinks about it being revived? And because Laura Benanti's recent interview on That's a Gay Ass Podcast has made headlines (mostly because of her critique of Zachary Levi), I ask Chad what he thinks about Laura apologizing to him and Matthew Sklar (his writing partner) about negative comments she's made about her experience in the musical? Then, Chad discusses the process of writing his first novel, Showmance, and the differences between the structured, collaborative nature of musical theater and the more solitary, open-ended approach of novel writing. And finally, Chad shares details about his upcoming musical projects, including a new farce called Horrible People and an adaptation of the novel Something Fabulous, which he describes as a "gay Bridgerton." Throughout the interview, Chad's creative commitment to creating more queer-centric stories and characters shines through! You can find more information about Chad's work and his new novel Showmance here: https://www.chadbeguelin.com/ Follow him on Instagram, @chadbeg. Follow ITBR on IG, @ivorytowerboilerroom and TikTok, @ivorytowerboilerroom Our Sponsors: To subscribe to The Gay and Lesbian Review visit glreview.org. Click Subscribe and enter promo code ITBR50 to receive 50% off any print or digital subscription. Follow them on IG, @theglreview. Head to Broadview Press, an independent academic publisher, for all your humanities related books. Use code ivorytower for 20% off your broadviewpress.com order. Follow them on IG, @broadviewpress. Follow That Ol' Gay Classic Cinema on IG, @thatolgayclassiccinema Listen here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/that-ol-gay-classic-cinema/id1652125150 Thanks to the ITBR team! Dr. Andrew Rimby (Host and Director), Mary DiPipi (Chief Contributor), and Christian Garcia (Editor)
Want to listen to this episode AD FREE? Go to patreon.com/ivorytowerboilerroom to become a subscriber today! Hey, true crime friends! This week we are talking about a complicated and nuanced case that hit the media by storm- the attack of John Wayne Bobbitt by his wife, Lorena Bobbitt. While the media focused on the salacious aspects of this case, they completely ignored the darker sides of the couple's relationship. Theme Song: Pisces by Anne Sophie Andersen Our Sponsors: To subscribe to The Gay and Lesbian Review visit glreview.org. Click Subscribe, and enter promo code ITBR50 to receive 50% off any print or digital subscription. Follow them on IG, @theglreview. Head to Broadview Press, an independent academic publisher, for all your humanities related books. Use code ivorytower for 20% off your broadviewpress.com order. Follow them on IG, @broadviewpress. Follow That Ol' Gay Classic Cinema on IG, @thatolgayclassiccinema and listen here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/that-ol-gay-classic-cinema/id1652125150 Follow ITBR on IG, @ivorytowerboilerroom, TikTok, @ivorytowerboilerroom, and X, @IvoryBoilerRoom! Thanks to the ITBR team! Andrew Rimby (Host and Director), Mary DiPipi (Chief Contributor), and Christian Garcia (Social Media Intern) Sources: https://www.biography.com/crime/lorena-bobbitt https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_and_Lorena_Bobbitt https://thecinemaholic.com/where-is-lorena-bobbitt-now/ https://thecinemaholic.com/where-is-john-bobbitt-now/ https://abcnews.go.com/US/john-bobbitt-speaks-25-years-wife-infamously-cut/story?id=60023049 25 years after cutting off husband's penis, Lorena Bobbitt is championing victims of domestic violence: 'There's no joke about domestic violence.' - ABC News
Watch/Listen to this and all episodes ad free by joining the ITBR Patreon and get a free trial for the ITBR Professor level! patreon.com/ivorytowerboilerroom As a special holiday season episode, here's our book club discussion about Gregory Maguire's novel "Wicked: The Life and Times of the Wicked Witch of the West." Many of us in the book club had just seen the Broadway musical so discussed the differences between the musical and the novel. What specific plot points from the novel are missing in the Broadway musical and why? We also discuss why the novel is NSFW and definitely not appropriate for young children, even though some of us read it in middle school. We discuss the political themes in the novel, including the oppression of magic users and the animals. We reveal a major spoiler alert including the bleak ending of the novel...and that's all I'll write so I don't ruin it for those who haven't read the novel. Also, why were some revisions made for the musical and did these changes work? Follow ITBR on IG, @ivorytowerboilerroom and TikTok, @ivorytowerboilerroom Our Sponsors: To subscribe to The Gay and Lesbian Review visit glreview.org. Click Subscribe and enter promo code ITBR50 to receive 50% off any print or digital subscription. Follow them on IG, @theglreview. Head to Broadview Press, an independent academic publisher, for all your humanities related books. Use code ivorytower for 20% off your broadviewpress.com order. Follow them on IG, @broadviewpress. Follow That Ol' Gay Classic Cinema on IG, @thatolgayclassiccinema Listen here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/that-ol-gay-classic-cinema/id1652125150 Thanks to the ITBR team! Dr. Andrew Rimby (Host and Director), Mary DiPipi (Chief Contributor), and Christian Garcia (Editor)
Want to listen to this episode AD FREE? Go to patreon.com/ivorytowerboilerroom to become a subscriber today! Hey, true crime friends! This week we are closing out the Aileen Wuornos series with the horrific murders, the aftermath of Aileen's conviction, and her girlfriend, Tyria's role in it all. Theme Song: Pisces by Anne Sophie Andersen Our Sponsors: To subscribe to The Gay and Lesbian Review visit glreview.org. Click Subscribe, and enter promo code ITBR50 to receive 50% off any print or digital subscription. Follow them on IG, @theglreview. Head to Broadview Press, an independent academic publisher, for all your humanities related books. Use code ivorytower for 20% off your broadviewpress.com order. Follow them on IG, @broadviewpress. Follow That Ol' Gay Classic Cinema on IG, @thatolgayclassiccinema and listen here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/that-ol-gay-classic-cinema/id1652125150 Follow ITBR on IG, @ivorytowerboilerroom, and TikTok, @ivorytowerboilerroom! Thanks to the ITBR team! Andrew Rimby (Host and Director), Mary DiPipi (Chief Contributor), and Christian Garcia (Social Media Intern) Sources: https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aileen_Wuornos https://capitalpunishmentincontext.org/cases/wuornos https://www.britannica.com/biography/Aileen-Wuornos https://www.biography.com/crime/aileen-wuornos https://www.crimemuseum.org/crime-library/serial-killers/aileen-wuornos/ https://www.grunge.com/342800/the-true-story-of-serial-killer-aileen-wuornos/ https://allthatsinteresting.com/tyria-moore Borderline Personality Disorder - National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) Antisocial Personality Disorder | SAMHSA
Watch/Listen to this and all episodes ad free by joining the ITBR Patreon and get a free trial for the ITBR Professor level! patreon.com/ivorytowerboilerroom Dr. Andrea Sullivan-Clarke, a Native American philosopher from the Wind Clan of Muscogee Nation of Oklahoma, and an Associate Professor at Indiana University Bloomington, comes on the podcast to confront America's vexed history with teaching and learning about Native American and Indigenous culture. Andrea first explains the importance of listening to how Indigenous communities identify themselves. For a long time, Andrea explains that America ignored the importance of indigenous philosophies, specifically the art of storytelling, and how storytelling conveys not just lessons but freedom in interpretation. As Andrea says "Oral traditions face losses from colonization, so recovery and sharing remain important" in order to learn the factual history about their communities. Similarly, Andrea stresses the responsibilities for institutions and scholars to engage in respectful, reciprocal relationships with indigenous communities. To learn more about Andrea's scholarship and writing, please head to her website: Andrea Sullivan-Clarke – Indiana University Bloomington You can find her book "Ways of Being in the World: An Introduction to Indigenous Philosophies of Turtle Island" here: Ways of Being in the World - Broadview Press Check out this supplemental website that accompanies Andrea's book: WAYS OF BEING IN THE WORLD – An Introduction to Indigenous Philosophies of Turtle Island Remember to use the promo code ivorytower for 20% off your Broadview Press order! Follow ITBR on IG, @ivorytowerboilerroom and TikTok, @ivorytowerboilerroom Our Sponsors: To subscribe to The Gay and Lesbian Review visit glreview.org. Click Subscribe and enter promo code ITBR50 to receive 50% off any print or digital subscription. Follow them on IG, @theglreview. Head to Broadview Press, an independent academic publisher, for all your humanities related books. Use code ivorytower for 20% off your broadviewpress.com order. Follow them on IG, @broadviewpress. Follow That Ol' Gay Classic Cinema on IG, @thatolgayclassiccinema Listen here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/that-ol-gay-classic-cinema/id1652125150 Thanks to the ITBR team! Dr. Andrew Rimby (Host and Director), Mary DiPipi (Chief Contributor), and Christian Garcia (Social Media Coordinator)
Want to listen to this episode AD FREE? Go to patreon.com/ivorytowerboilerroom to become a subscriber today! Hey, true crime friends! I'm back at it after a crazy hectic month! I moved into my apartment and the to-do list has been non-stop the past few weeks. Considering the times in our country, I thought I'd kick us off with some good ole' female rage- America's first serial killer, Aileen Wuornos. In Part 1, we are diving into Aileen's traumatic upbringing and early crimes that would sadly become more violent. Theme Song: Pisces by Anne Sophie Andersen Our Sponsors: To subscribe to The Gay and Lesbian Review visit glreview.org. Click Subscribe, and enter promo code ITBR50 to receive 50% off any print or digital subscription. Follow them on IG, @theglreview. Head to Broadview Press, an independent academic publisher, for all your humanities related books. Use code ivorytower for 20% off your broadviewpress.com order. Follow them on IG, @broadviewpress. Follow That Ol' Gay Classic Cinema on IG, @thatolgayclassiccinema and listen here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/that-ol-gay-classic-cinema/id1652125150 Follow ITBR on IG, @ivorytowerboilerroom, TikTok, @ivorytowerboilerroom, and X, @IvoryBoilerRoom! Thanks to the ITBR team! Andrew Rimby (Host and Director), Mary DiPipi (Chief Contributor), and Christian Garcia (Social Media Intern) Sources: https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aileen_Wuornos https://capitalpunishmentincontext.org/cases/wuornos https://www.britannica.com/biography/Aileen-Wuornos https://www.biography.com/crime/aileen-wuornos https://www.crimemuseum.org/crime-library/serial-killers/aileen-wuornos/ https://www.grunge.com/342800/the-true-story-of-serial-killer-aileen-wuornos/
In honor of Wicked week, I'm rereleasing my incredible interview with Gregory Maguire! It was such a pleasure to have him on the podcast to discuss all things Wicked. From what inspired him to write about the Wicked Witch of the West, a heartwarming story about when he knew he had to write the novel, his reaction to the musical adaptation, and how he found out that his novel was being adapted into a film! Be sure to check out Gregory Maguire's website which includes links to all of his books and news about his upcoming novel Elphie (a prequel to Wicked): https://gregorymaguire.com/ You can follow Gregory Maguire on Instagram, @gregorymaguire. Be sure to subscribe to our YouTube channel @ivorytowerboilerroom Follow ITBR on IG, @ivorytowerboilerroom and TikTok, @ivorytowerboilerroom Our Sponsors: To subscribe to The Gay and Lesbian Review visit glreview.org. Click Subscribe and enter promo code ITBR50 to receive 50% off any print or digital subscription. Follow them on IG, @theglreview. Head to Broadview Press, an independent academic publisher, for all your humanities related books. Use code ivorytower for 20% off your broadviewpress.com order. Follow them on IG, @broadviewpress. Follow That Ol' Gay Classic Cinema on IG, @thatolgayclassiccinema Listen here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/that-ol-gay-classic-cinema/id1652125150 Thanks to the ITBR team! Dr. Andrew Rimby (Host and Director), Mary DiPipi (Chief Contributor), and Christian Garcia (Social Media Coordinator)
Hi, I'm Dr. Andrew Rimby, the host of The Ivory Tower Boiler Room podcast (an arts and culture podcast) as well as a literary professor and scholar. I hope that the following podcast and digital media tips/tricks workshop helps you figure out whether you'd like to start your own podcast, use podcast episodes in your teaching, or collaborate with colleagues on creating a podcast. If you would like to book me for consultation services, email me at ivorytowerboilerroom@gmail.com You can find more information about my podcast and consultation services here: https://ivorytowerboilerroom.com/ Be sure to subscribe to our YouTube channel @ivorytowerboilerroom Follow ITBR on IG, @ivorytowerboilerroom and TikTok, @ivorytowerboilerroom
Watch/Listen to this and all episodes ad free by joining the ITBR Patreon and get a free trial for the ITBR Professor level! patreon.com/ivorytowerboilerroom We're back with our Queer as Folk rewatch show with guest co-host Dr. Neil J. Young who recently published "Coming Out Republican: A History of the Gay Right." Episode 12 of QAF, "Move It Or Lose It" explores Michael and David's moving dilemmas, the harmful effects of conversion therapy, and gay politics! Neil is a historian who specializes in LGBTQ politics, specifically the history of gay men and the republican party. Neil cannot believe that Michael and David think it's a good idea to move in together when it seems like they don't even know each other's interests and lifestyle. When it comes to Emmett's conversion therapy storyline, Neil has so many thoughts about how unrealistic and poorly done these scenes are. When it comes to politics in this show, Andrew remarks that rarely do any of the characters speak openly about political parties or current political issues of the time. While the characters don't talk extensively about politics, most seem to hold similar liberal views. But, Neil explains that while a majority of the LGBTQ community are liberal, there has always been a segment of gay republicans. You can find Neil's book here: Coming Out Republican: A History of the Gay Right Follow ITBR on IG, @ivorytowerboilerroom and TikTok, @ivorytowerboilerroom Our Sponsors: To subscribe to The Gay and Lesbian Review visit glreview.org. Click Subscribe and enter promo code ITBR50 to receive 50% off any print or digital subscription. Follow them on IG, @theglreview. Head to Broadview Press, an independent academic publisher, for all your humanities related books. Use code ivorytower for 20% off your broadviewpress.com order. Follow them on IG, @broadviewpress. Follow That Ol' Gay Classic Cinema on IG, @thatolgayclassiccinema Listen here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/that-ol-gay-classic-cinema/id1652125150 Thanks to the ITBR team! Dr. Andrew Rimby (Host and Director), Mary DiPipi (Chief Contributor), and Christian Garcia (Social Media Coordinator)
Watch/Listen to this and all episodes ad free by joining the ITBR Patreon and get a free trial for the ITBR Professor level! patreon.com/ivorytowerboilerroom What's your favorite scary movie? Such an iconic line from one of my favorite horror movies, but it's not every day that you can ask this question to an award-winning horror writer! I first ask Paul about his 2018 novel The Cabin at the End of the World which was adapted by M. Night Shyamalan into Knock at the Cabin (featuring Dave Bautista, Jonathan Groff, Ben Aldridge, Nikki Amuka-Bird, and Rupert Grint). He answers all of my adaptation questions including what he thought of M. Night Shyamalan changing some of his major plot points. He explains why it was so important for him to explore queer trauma in this novel and why he's always preferred psychological horror over slasher films. I then ask Paul all about his new novel Horror Movie which is a chilling twist on the "cursed film genre." Paul explains the inspiration for his book including the multiple meanings of cursed films! He explains how he lets his subconscious guide his stories and why he loves to write about his obsessions. Then, he provides really helpful advice for aspiring writers and why the horror community is such a welcoming and supportive space for creative people! Then, Paul plays a horror movie game with me and reveals his favorite horror films from the 1970s, 80s, and 90s. And Paul gives a hint regarding whether Horror Movie will be adapted into a film! Be sure to follow Paul on Instagram, @paulgtremblay for all upcoming projects and news! You can find his books, including Horror Movie, here: https://www.paultremblay.net/ Follow ITBR on IG, @ivorytowerboilerroom and TikTok, @ivorytowerboilerroom Our Sponsors: To subscribe to The Gay and Lesbian Review visit glreview.org. Click Subscribe, and enter promo code ITBR50 to receive 50% off any print or digital subscription. Follow them on IG, @theglreview. Head to Broadview Press, an independent academic publisher, for all your humanities related books. Use code ivorytower for 20% off your broadviewpress.com order. Follow them on IG, @broadviewpress. Follow That Ol' Gay Classic Cinema on IG, @thatolgayclassiccinema Listen here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/that-ol-gay-classic-cinema/id1652125150 Be sure to follow The SoapBox on IG, @thesoapboxny and TikTok, @thesoapboxny and visit their website https://www.soapboxny.com/ to get your hands on their luxurious bath and body products! Thanks to the ITBR team! Dr. Andrew Rimby (Host and Director), Mary DiPipi (Chief Contributor), and Christian Garcia (Social Media Coordinator)
Watch/Listen to this and all episodes ad free by joining the ITBR Patreon and get a free trial for the ITBR Professor level! patreon.com/ivorytowerboilerroom Just in time for Halloween, I am joined with author Kevin Winkler who has all of the Bette Midler insight, including her filming of "Hocus Pocus." Kevin provides the origin story for his Bette enthusiasm and how he came to write "On Bette Midler: An Opinionated Guide" (published this year). At a young age, he connected with Bette's unconventional persona and how it resonated with him as a shy, young gay man. Kevin describes how Bette built a following performing in underground venues like the Continental Baths before breaking through to mainstream success on TV, in film, and as a concert performer. He discusses how she was able to maintain her authentic persona and appeal to broader audiences. Kevin highlights Bette's philanthropic work, including founding the New York Restoration Project to revitalize green spaces in the city. He also notes her willingness to be politically outspoken and use her platform for social causes. Kevin and I discuss trends in Broadway, including the continued appeal of star-driven vehicles and the challenge for more ensemble-focused shows to gain traction. They also reflect on the legacies of choreographers like Bob Fosse in shaping the Broadway landscape. In closing, Kevin shares how writing the book on Bette has inspired him to emulate her fearlessness, activism, and commitment to taking initiative, rather than waiting for others to act. Get your hands on his book here: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/197189663-on-bette-midler You can follow Kevin for all of his theater and film insight on Facebook, @kevin.winkler.3517 Follow ITBR on IG, @ivorytowerboilerroom and TikTok, @ivorytowerboilerroom Our Sponsors: To subscribe to The Gay and Lesbian Review visit glreview.org. Click Subscribe, and enter promo code ITBR50 to receive 50% off any print or digital subscription. Follow them on IG, @theglreview. Head to Broadview Press, an independent academic publisher, for all your humanities related books. Use code ivorytower for 20% off your broadviewpress.com order. Follow them on IG, @broadviewpress. Follow That Ol' Gay Classic Cinema on IG, @thatolgayclassiccinema Listen here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/that-ol-gay-classic-cinema/id1652125150 Be sure to follow The SoapBox on IG, @thesoapboxny and TikTok, @thesoapboxny and visit their website https://www.soapboxny.com/ to get your hands on their luxurious bath and body products! Thanks to the ITBR team! Dr. Andrew Rimby (Host and Director), Mary DiPipi (Chief Contributor), and Christian Garcia (Social Media Coordinator)
Watch/Listen to this and all episodes ad free by joining the ITBR Patreon and get a free trial for the ITBR Professor level! patreon.com/ivorytowerboilerroom This is a special ITBR rerelease! Jeremy discusses his nonfiction book Gay Bar and analyzes the ins and outs of gay bars and why we go to them. So many of Gay Bar's book reviews emphasize the reviewer's own personal experience in a gay bar so we hope you all are reflecting on your own gay bar experiences (or why you should go to one). For Andrew, he will always remember his first time at Woody's gay bar in Philly (thanks to his high school friends for taking him there)! And a moment that warms Andrew's heart is when Jeremey digs into why he includes a homoerotic Whitman quote for his epigraph. Make sure you get your hands on Jeremy's Gay Bar here: https://bookshop.org/books/gay-bar-why-we-went-out/9780316458757 Follow Jeremy Atherton Lin on IG, @jeremyathertonlin. And listen to Jeremy's energetic pulsating Gay Bar playlists here: https://jeremyathertonlin.com/sound/ Follow ITBR on IG, @ivorytowerboilerroom and TikTok, @ivorytowerboilerroom Our Sponsors: Be sure to follow The SoapBox on IG, @thesoapboxny and TikTok, @thesoapboxny and visit their website https://www.soapboxny.com/ to get your hands on their luxurious bath and body products! To subscribe to The Gay and Lesbian Review visit glreview.org. Click Subscribe, and enter promo code ITBR50 to receive 50% off any print or digital subscription. Follow them on IG, @theglreview. Head to Broadview Press, an independent academic publisher, for all your humanities related books. Use code ivorytower for 20% off your broadviewpress.com order. Follow them on IG, @broadviewpress. Follow That Ol' Gay Classic Cinema on IG, @thatolgayclassiccinema Listen here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/that-ol-gay-classic-cinema/id1652125150 Thanks to the ITBR team! Dr. Andrew Rimby (Host and Director), Mary DiPipi (Chief Contributor), and Christian Garcia (Social Media Coordinator)
Want to listen to this episode AD FREE? Go to patreon.com/ivorytowerboilerroom to become a subscriber today! Hey, true crime friends! This week we are closing out the Elan School series with some of the tragic deaths that occurred and the ultimate closure of the Elan School on April 1, 2011. Theme Song: Pisces by Anne Sophie Andersen Our Sponsors: Be sure to follow The SoapBox on IG, @thesoapboxny and TikTok, @thesoapboxny and call or message them to get your hands on their luxurious bath and body products! To subscribe to The Gay and Lesbian Review visit glreview.org. Click Subscribe, and enter promo code ITBR50 to receive 50% off any print or digital subscription. Follow them on IG, @theglreview. Head to Broadview Press, an independent academic publisher, for all your humanities related books. Use code ivorytower for 20% off your broadviewpress.com order. Follow them on IG, @broadviewpress. Follow That Ol' Gay Classic Cinema on IG, @thatolgayclassiccinema and listen here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/that-ol-gay-classic-cinema/id1652125150 Follow ITBR on IG, @ivorytowerboilerroom, TikTok, @ivorytowerboilerroom, and X, @IvoryBoilerRoom! Thanks to the ITBR team! Andrew Rimby (Host and Director), Mary DiPipi (Chief Contributor), and Christian Garcia (Social Media Intern) Sources: Élan School - Wikipedia The Dark History and Demise of Élan School | Dark Downeast A Life Gone Awry: My Story of the Elan School Unsilenced The Horrifying History Of Élan School, America's Most Abusive Boarding School (grunge.com) Inside The Élan School, The 'Last Stop' For Troubled Teens In Maine (allthatsinteresting.com) JOSEPH RICCI'S CAREER AND CONTROVERSY – Hartford Courant The history of managing troubled teens without medication | The Elan School (wordpress.com) His family asks: What really happened to Phil at the Elan School? (sunjournal.com)
Watch/Listen to this and all episodes ad free by joining the ITBR Patreon and get a free trial for the ITBR Professor level! patreon.com/ivorytowerboilerroom We're so happy to have That Ol' Gay Classic Cinema join the ITBR podcast network! Join host Christian Garcia as he takes you on a queer classic cinema journey. Come join us as we travel back to Tara and the Old South as we dissect the seminal classic, "Gone With the Wind'', on That Ol' Gay Classic Cinema! Join Nathaniel, Ashley and I as we discuss Vivien Leigh's genius casting, the score, the costumes and some lesser-known moments of the making of the film. Join us for Part 2 in our discussion of Gone With the Wind, as Nathaniel, Ashley & I go into a more in-depth discussion of how the impact of the film has had on our viewing as we've grown. Listen in as we discuss Hattie McDaniel's Academy Award Win. See how we decide if we're a Rhett, Scarlett, or Ashley when it comes to romance. And join us as we see how the Queer Community has been impacted by this film! Follow ITBR on IG, @ivorytowerboilerroom and TikTok, @ivorytowerboilerroom Our Sponsors: Be sure to follow The SoapBox on IG, @thesoapboxny and TikTok, @thesoapboxny and visit their website https://www.soapboxny.com/ to get your hands on their luxurious bath and body products! To subscribe to The Gay and Lesbian Review visit glreview.org. Click Subscribe, and enter promo code ITBR50 to receive 50% off any print or digital subscription. Follow them on IG, @theglreview. Head to Broadview Press, an independent academic publisher, for all your humanities related books. Use code ivorytower for 20% off your broadviewpress.com order. Follow them on IG, @broadviewpress. Follow That Ol' Gay Classic Cinema on IG, @thatolgayclassiccinema Listen here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/that-ol-gay-classic-cinema/id1652125150 Thanks to the ITBR team! Dr. Andrew Rimby (Host and Director), Mary DiPipi (Chief Contributor), and Christian Garcia (Social Media Coordinator)
Watch/Listen to this and all episodes ad free by joining the ITBR Patreon and get a free trial for the ITBR Professor level! patreon.com/ivorytowerboilerroom To celebrate "Desperate Housewives" 20th anniversary Andrew is joined with a returning guest, author B.J. Irons! B.J. just wrote a new novel called "Up Your HOA Hole" which draws creative inspiration from both "Desperate Housewives" and the iconic Real Housewives shows. They discuss what it was like rewatching the pilot episode of "Desperate Housewives" 20 years later and how iconic this female friendship group is. What is it about Susan, Lynette, Bree, and Gabrielle that kept us glued to our TV screens? Andrew and B.J. share not only a love for "Desperate Housewives" but also Bravo's Real Housewives series. They explore why these shows have such an enduring appeal, particularly in the LGBTQ+ community. They highlight the shows' campiness, drama, and ability to satirize suburban life. B.J. shares that one of the biggest challenges in writing "Up Your HOA Hole" was striking the right balance between social commentary and satire, without being overly preachy or biased. We hope you enjoy this episode! You can read more about B.J. and purchase his books here: Home | B. J. Irons (bjironsbooks.com) Be sure to follow BJ on Instagram, @bjirons Follow ITBR on IG, @ivorytowerboilerroom and TikTok, @ivorytowerboilerroom Our Sponsors: Be sure to follow The SoapBox on IG, @thesoapboxny and TikTok, @thesoapboxny and visit their website https://www.soapboxny.com/ to get your hands on their luxurious bath and body products! To subscribe to The Gay and Lesbian Review visit glreview.org. Click Subscribe, and enter promo code ITBR50 to receive 50% off any print or digital subscription. Follow them on IG, @theglreview. Head to Broadview Press, an independent academic publisher, for all your humanities related books. Use code ivorytower for 20% off your broadviewpress.com order. Follow them on IG, @broadviewpress. Follow That Ol' Gay Classic Cinema on IG, @thatolgayclassiccinema Listen here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/that-ol-gay-classic-cinema/id1652125150 Thanks to the ITBR team! Dr. Andrew Rimby (Host and Director), Mary DiPipi (Chief Contributor), and Christian Garcia (Social Media Coordinator)
Want to listen to this episode AD FREE? Go to patreon.com/ivorytowerboilerroom to become a subscriber today! Hey, true crime friends. For the next two weeks we will be diving into one of the corrupt schools in the troubled teen industry: the Elan School in Poland, Maine. To start the series off, we will be discussing the school's founders, Joseph Ricci and Dr. Gerald Davidson, as well as the practices and methods employed at the school. Theme Song: Pisces by Anne Sophie Andersen Our Sponsors: Be sure to follow The SoapBox on IG, @thesoapboxny and TikTok, @thesoapboxny and call or message them to get your hands on their luxurious bath and body products! To subscribe to The Gay and Lesbian Review visit glreview.org. Click Subscribe, and enter promo code ITBR50 to receive 50% off any print or digital subscription. Follow them on IG, @theglreview. Head to Broadview Press, an independent academic publisher, for all your humanities related books. Use code ivorytower for 20% off your broadviewpress.com order. Follow them on IG, @broadviewpress. Follow That Ol' Gay Classic Cinema on IG, @thatolgayclassiccinema and listen here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/that-ol-gay-classic-cinema/id1652125150 Follow ITBR on IG, @ivorytowerboilerroom, TikTok, @ivorytowerboilerroom Thanks to the ITBR team! Andrew Rimby (Host and Director), Mary DiPipi (Chief Contributor), and Christian Garcia (Social Media Intern) Sources: Élan School - Wikipedia The Dark History and Demise of Élan School | Dark Downeast A Life Gone Awry: My Story of the Elan School Unsilenced The Horrifying History Of Élan School, America's Most Abusive Boarding School (grunge.com) Inside The Élan School, The 'Last Stop' For Troubled Teens In Maine (allthatsinteresting.com) JOSEPH RICCI'S CAREER AND CONTROVERSY – Hartford Courant The history of managing troubled teens without medication | The Elan School (wordpress.com) Synanon - Wikipedia Attack therapy - Wikipedia
Want to listen to this episode AD FREE? Go to patreon.com/ivorytowerboilerroom Hey, true crime friends. This week we are diving into the grisly murder of Shanda Sharer and the aftermath of her death. Theme Song: Pisces by Anne Sophie Andersen Our Sponsors: Be sure to follow The SoapBox on IG, @thesoapboxny and TikTok, @thesoapboxny and call or message them to get your hands on their luxurious bath and body products! To subscribe to The Gay and Lesbian Review visit glreview.org. Click Subscribe, and enter promo code ITBR50 to receive 50% off any print or digital subscription. Follow them on IG, @theglreview. Head to Broadview Press, an independent academic publisher, for all your humanities related books. Use code ivorytower for 20% off your broadviewpress.com order. Follow them on IG, @broadviewpress. Follow That Ol' Gay Classic Cinema on IG, @thatolgayclassiccinema and listen here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/that-ol-gay-classic-cinema/id1652125150 Follow ITBR on IG, @ivorytowerboilerroom, and TikTok, @ivorytowerboilerroom Thanks to the ITBR team! Andrew Rimby (Host and Director), Mary DiPipi (Chief Contributor), and Christian Garcia (Social Media Intern) Sources: Melinda Loveless | Murderpedia, the encyclopedia of murderers Melinda Loveless, mastermind of 1992 murder of Shanda Sharer, released from prison | News from WDRB | wdrb.com The Hate-Fueled Murder Of 12-Year-Old Shanda Sharer | Murders and Homicides on Crimefeed | Investigation Discovery Murder of Shanda Sharer - Wikipedia Shanda Sharer Murder: Where Are Melinda Loveless, Laurie Tackett, Hope Rippey, and Toni Lawrence Today? (thecinemaholic.com)
Want to listen to this episode AD FREE? Go to patreon.com/ivorytowerboilerroom to become a subscriber today! Hey, true crime friends. This month we will be looking into the murder of 12-year-old Our Lady of Perpetual Help student, Shanda Sharer. This week we are discussing the personal history of Shanda and the individuals responsible for her horrific death. Theme Song: Pisces by Anne Sophie Andersen Our Sponsors: Be sure to follow The SoapBox on IG, @thesoapboxny and TikTok, @thesoapboxny and call or message them to get your hands on their luxurious bath and body products! To subscribe to The Gay and Lesbian Review visit glreview.org. Click Subscribe, and enter promo code ITBR50 to receive 50% off any print or digital subscription. Follow them on IG, @theglreview. Head to Broadview Press, an independent academic publisher, for all your humanities related books. Use code ivorytower for 20% off your broadviewpress.com order. Follow them on IG, @broadviewpress. Follow That Ol' Gay Classic Cinema on IG, @thatolgayclassiccinema and listen here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/that-ol-gay-classic-cinema/id1652125150 Follow ITBR on IG, @ivorytowerboilerroom, TikTok, @ivorytowerboilerroom, and X, @IvoryBoilerRoom! Thanks to the ITBR team! Andrew Rimby (Host and Director), Mary DiPipi (Chief Contributor), and Christian Garcia (Social Media Intern) Sources: Melinda Loveless | Murderpedia, the encyclopedia of murderers Melinda Loveless, mastermind of 1992 murder of Shanda Sharer, released from prison | News from WDRB | wdrb.com The Hate-Fueled Murder Of 12-Year-Old Shanda Sharer | Murders and Homicides on Crimefeed | Investigation Discovery Murder of Shanda Sharer - Wikipedia Shanda Sharer Murder: Where Are Melinda Loveless, Laurie Tackett, Hope Rippey, and Toni Lawrence Today? (thecinemaholic.com) Borderline personality disorder - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic
The ITBR has been on a temporary pause since I'm currently getting ready for new college teaching jobs and am moving in with my boyfriend. I can't wait to come back with new episodes for you all. Thank you all for your support and understanding.
Want to listen to this episode AD FREE?!?!?! Go to patreon.com/ivorytowerboilerroom and become a subscriber today! Hey, true crime friends. On today's episode, we are discussing the horrific murder of 25-year-old, aspiring electrician and former high school football star, Ahmaud Arbery. While out on a run in a nearby neighborhood, Ahmaud was chased, barricaded in, and eventually murdered by three white men in what the federal court ruled a hate crime. Theme Song: Pisces by Anne Sophie Andersen Our Sponsors: Be sure to follow The SoapBox on IG, @thesoapboxny and TikTok, @thesoapboxny and call or message them to get your hands on their luxurious bath and body products! To subscribe to The Gay and Lesbian Review visit glreview.org. Click Subscribe, and enter promo code ITBR50 to receive 50% off any print or digital subscription. Follow them on IG, @theglreview. Head to Broadview Press, an independent academic publisher, for all your humanities related books. Use code ivorytower for 20% off your broadviewpress.com order. Follow them on IG, @broadviewpress. Follow That Ol' Gay Classic Cinema on IG, @thatolgayclassiccinema and listen here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/that-ol-gay-classic-cinema/id1652125150 Follow ITBR on IG, @ivorytowerboilerroom, TikTok, @ivorytowerboilerroom, and X, @IvoryBoilerRoom! Thanks to the ITBR team! Andrew Rimby (Host and Director), Mary DiPipi (Chief Contributor), and Christian Garcia (Social Media Intern) Sources: https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Murder_of_Ahmaud_Arbery https://www.cnn.com/us/live-news/ahmaud-arbery-killing-hate-crimes-verdict/index.html https://www.npr.org/2021/11/24/1058240388/ahmaud-arbery-murder-trial-verdict-travis-greg-mcmichael https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/three-men-convicted-murdering-ahmaud-arbery-sentenced-life-prison-rcna10901 https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/ahmaud-arbery-shooting-timeline-case-n1204306 https://www.justice.gov/opa/pr/federal-jury-finds-three-men-guilty-hate-crimes-connection-pursuit-and-killing-ahmaud-arbery
Want to listen to this episode AD FREE?!?!?! Go to patreon.com/ivorytowerboilerroom to become a subscriber today! Hey, true crime friends. This week we are looking into the tragic death of 22-year-old, Joshua Hwang. Joshua and his friends went camping at the Green River Reservoir in Hyde Park, Vermont at the end of July 2022. Two days after their arrival, Joshua would go missing. Theme Song: Pisces by Anne Sophie Andersen Our Sponsors: Be sure to follow The SoapBox on IG, @thesoapboxny and TikTok, @thesoapboxny and call or message them to get your hands on their luxurious bath and body products! To subscribe to The Gay and Lesbian Review visit glreview.org. Click Subscribe, and enter promo code ITBR50 to receive 50% off any print or digital subscription. Follow them on IG, @theglreview. Head to Broadview Press, an independent academic publisher, for all your humanities related books. Use code ivorytower for 20% off your broadviewpress.com order. Follow them on IG, @broadviewpress. Follow That Ol' Gay Classic Cinema on IG, @thatolgayclassiccinema and listen here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/that-ol-gay-classic-cinema/id1652125150 Follow ITBR on IG, @ivorytowerboilerroom, TikTok, @ivorytowerboilerroom, and X, @IvoryBoilerRoom! Thanks to the ITBR team! Andrew Rimby (Host and Director), Mary DiPipi (Chief Contributor), and Christian Garcia (Social Media Intern) Sources: https://www.mynbc5.com/article/lamoille-sheriffs-department-missing-man/40732924 https://vtdigger.org/2022/07/28/body-of-missing-person-recovered-from-reservoir/ https://www.wcax.com/2022/07/28/search-crews-recover-body-green-river-reservoir/ https://vermontdailychronicle.com/ny-man-drowns-in-green-river-reservoir/ https://newjersey.news12.com/22-year-old-orange-county-man-found-dead-in-vermont-state-park https://www.vtstateparks.com/assets/pdf/greenriver.pdf
Watch/Listen to this and all episodes ad free by joining the ITBR Patreon and get a free trial for the ITBR Professor level! patreon.com/ivorytowerboilerroom Why are we drawn to fairy tales from childhood to adulthood? Join Mary McMyne, author of "The Book of Gothel" (a retelling of Rapunzel from the witch's point of view), and Andrew as they discuss why fairy tales often fail to give voice to outsiders like witches. Mary's fascination with retelling stories from marginalized perspectives led her down a creative and scholarly path to discover the origin story of Rapunzel's mother, or as the Brothers Grimm tale calls her the "witch." Mary delves into her creative inspiration and how she was able to hear and write down the voice of her protagonist, Haelewise. For Mary, the magical tower of Gothel and its powerful female community is not a space of entrapment, like so many believe it is, but rather a space of empowerment. Mary reveals why she portrayed the tower as a refuge for outsiders which subverts its original symbolism in the Brothers Grimm "Rapunzel." After discussing "The Book of Gothel," Mary previews her new novel "A Rose By Any Other Name" which centers on Shakespeare's Dark Lady and aims to challenge the misogyny present in these sonnets by giving her a voice. You can read more about Mary and purchase her novels here: https://marymcmyne.com/ Be sure to follow Mary on Instagram, @marymcmyne. Follow ITBR on IG, @ivorytowerboilerroom, TikTok, @ivorytowerboilerroom, and X, @IvoryBoilerRoom! Our Sponsors: Be sure to follow The SoapBox on IG, @thesoapboxny and TikTok, @thesoapboxny and visit their website https://www.soapboxny.com/ to get your hands on their luxurious bath and body products! To subscribe to The Gay and Lesbian Review visit glreview.org. Click Subscribe, and enter promo code ITBR50 to receive 50% off any print or digital subscription. Follow them on IG, @theglreview. Head to Broadview Press, an independent academic publisher, for all your humanities related books. Use code ivorytower for 20% off your broadviewpress.com order. Follow them on IG, @broadviewpress. Follow That Ol' Gay Classic Cinema on IG, @thatolgayclassiccinema Listen here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/that-ol-gay-classic-cinema/id1652125150 Thanks to the ITBR team! Dr. Andrew Rimby (Host and Director), Mary DiPipi (Chief Contributor), and Christian Garcia (Social Media Coordinator)
Watch/Listen to this and all episodes ad free by joining the ITBR Patreon and get a free trial for the ITBR Professor level! patreon.com/ivorytowerboilerroom Don Shewey, a writer, therapist, and pleasure activist who's based in NYC enters the ITBR to provide his critical opinion about QAF episode 11. As the author of "The Paradox of P*rn: Notes on Gay Male S*xual Culture" and most recently "Daddy Lover God: A Sacred Intimate Journey," Don is an expert on gay male culture and psycho-s*xual-spiritual journeys. While he was a fan of the British version of QAF, Don offers a critical perspective of the American version. He explains that in his opinion, it promotes harmful stereotypes and lacks authenticity in its depiction of gay life. With Andrew, Don explores the show's treatment of aging and intergenerational relationships within the gay community. As an expert on pleasure, adult s*x education, and spiritual practice, Don provides a refreshing perspective on QAF's treatment of relationships, intimacy, and communication. If you missed it, here's a brief summary of Surprise! S1E11: During a surprise birthday party for Michael, Brian outs him to his co-worker. Ted and Emmett get tested for HIV, and Michael tries to rebuild his relationship with David. You can follow Don on Instagram @donsheweynyc, and you'll find his new book "Daddy Lover God" here: https://www.mainpointbooks.com/book/9781732134430 Follow ITBR on IG, @ivorytowerboilerroom, TikTok, @ivorytowerboilerroom, and X, @IvoryBoilerRoom! Our Sponsors: Be sure to follow The SoapBox on IG, @thesoapboxny and TikTok, @thesoapboxny and visit their website https://www.soapboxny.com/ to get your hands on their luxurious bath and body products! To subscribe to The Gay and Lesbian Review visit glreview.org. Click Subscribe, and enter promo code ITBR50 to receive 50% off any print or digital subscription. Follow them on IG, @theglreview. Head to Broadview Press, an independent academic publisher, for all your humanities related books. Use code ivorytower for 20% off your broadviewpress.com order. Follow them on IG, @broadviewpress. Follow That Ol' Gay Classic Cinema on IG, @thatolgayclassiccinema Listen here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/that-ol-gay-classic-cinema/id1652125150 Thanks to the ITBR team! Dr. Andrew Rimby (Host and Director), Mary DiPipi (Chief Contributor), and Christian Garcia (Social Media Coordinator)
Listen to this and all episodes ad free by joining the ITBR Patreon and get a free trial for the ITBR Professor level! patreon.com/ivorytowerboilerroom We're so happy to have That Ol' Gay Classic Cinema join the ITBR podcast network! Join host Christian Garcia as he takes you on a queer classic cinema journey. Hello everyone! And welcome to our very first episode! Come join Nathaniel, Andrew and I as we discuss how "The Sound of Music" finds its way into Queer cinema history! Follow ITBR on IG, @ivorytowerboilerroom, TikTok, @ivorytowerboilerroom, and X, @IvoryBoilerRoom! Our Sponsors: Be sure to follow The SoapBox on IG, @thesoapboxny and TikTok, @thesoapboxny and visit their website https://www.soapboxny.com/ to get your hands on their luxurious bath and body products! To subscribe to The Gay and Lesbian Review visit glreview.org. Click Subscribe, and enter promo code ITBR50 to receive 50% off any print or digital subscription. Follow them on IG, @theglreview. Head to Broadview Press, an independent academic publisher, for all your humanities related books. Use code ivorytower for 20% off your broadviewpress.com order. Follow them on IG, @broadviewpress. Order and follow @mandeemadeit (on IG) mention ITBR, and with your first order you'll receive a free personalized gift! Follow That Ol' Gay Classic Cinema on IG, @thatolgayclassiccinema Listen here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/that-ol-gay-classic-cinema/id1652125150 Thanks to the ITBR team! Dr. Andrew Rimby (Host and Director) and Mary DiPipi (Chief Contributor)
Watch/Listen to this and all episodes ad free by joining the ITBR Patreon and get a free trial for the ITBR Professor level! patreon.com/ivorytowerboilerroom Dr. Jacob Bloomfield, a historian of gender and sexuality, enters the ITBR to discuss the origin story of his interest in the history of drag performance, specifically male drag performance in Britain during the 1800s. Jacob explains his view that drag is not inherently a queer art form, despite its strong historical connections to LGBTQ+ communities. He argues that drag has had many different meanings and associations over time, and that it should be seen as an art form like any other, rather than being essentialized as solely a queer or progressive expression. Jacob discusses how drag has adapted and maintained mainstream popularity throughout history and argues that RuPaul's Drag Race should be seen as part of this ongoing tradition of drag's mainstream appeal, rather than as a new phenomenon. Jacob discusses the present-day backlash against drag, particularly from social conservatives, and how this echoes historical debates and critiques of drag as immoral or unsuitable for children. Be sure to get Jacob's book "Drag: A British History" here: https://www.ucpress.edu/book/9780520409651/drag You can follow Jacob on Instagram, @j_bloomf. Follow ITBR on IG, @ivorytowerboilerroom, TikTok, @ivorytowerboilerroom, and X, @IvoryBoilerRoom! Our Sponsors: Be sure to follow The SoapBox on IG, @thesoapboxny and TikTok, @thesoapboxny and visit their website https://www.soapboxny.com/ to get your hands on their luxurious bath and body products! To subscribe to The Gay and Lesbian Review visit glreview.org. Click Subscribe, and enter promo code ITBR50 to receive 50% off any print or digital subscription. Follow them on IG, @theglreview. Head to Broadview Press, an independent academic publisher, for all your humanities related books. Use code ivorytower for 20% off your broadviewpress.com order. Follow them on IG, @broadviewpress. Order and follow @mandeemadeit (on IG) mention ITBR, and with your first order you'll receive a free personalized gift! Follow That Ol' Gay Classic Cinema on IG, @thatolgayclassiccinema Listen here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/that-ol-gay-classic-cinema/id1652125150 Thanks to the ITBR team! Dr. Andrew Rimby (Host and Director) and Mary DiPipi (Chief Contributor) --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ivorytowerboilerroom/message
Want to listen to this episode AD FREE? Go to patreon.com/ivorytowerboilerroom to become a subscriber today! Hey, true crime friends. This week we are closing out our two-part series on the murder of Shoreline School student, Reena Virk. In the News Update, I'm scrolling through Instagram and checking out some of this week's headlines. Theme Song: Pisces by Anne Sophie Andersen Our Sponsors: Be sure to follow The SoapBox on IG, @thesoapboxny and TikTok, @thesoapboxny and call or message them to get your hands on their luxurious bath and body products! To subscribe to The Gay and Lesbian Review visit glreview.org. Click Subscribe, and enter promo code ITBR50 to receive 50% off any print or digital subscription. Follow them on IG, @theglreview. Head to Broadview Press, an independent academic publisher, for all your humanities related books. Use code ivorytower for 20% off your broadviewpress.com order. Follow them on IG, @broadviewpress. Order and follow @mandeemadeit (on IG) mention ITBR, and with your first order you'll receive a free personalized gift! Follow That Ol' Gay Classic Cinema on IG, @thatolgayclassiccinema and listen here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/that-ol-gay-classic-cinema/id1652125150 Follow ITBR on IG, @ivorytowerboilerroom, TikTok, @ivorytowerboilerroom, and X, @IvoryBoilerRoom! Thanks to the ITBR team! Andrew Rimby (Host and Director), Mary DiPipi (Chief Contributor), and Christian Garcia (Social Media Intern) Sources: https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Murder_of_Reena_Virk https://www.vice.com/en/article/qvpqa7/the-unforgettable-story-of-a-bc-teen-murdered-by-her-peers https://www.thecanadianencyclopedia.ca/en/article/murder-of-reena-virk https://www.biography.com/movies-tv/a60482388/under-the-bridge-true-story-reena-virk-murder https://variety.com/2024/tv/news/under-the-bridge-true-story-reena-virk-murder-1235976672/ IG News Update Sources: JT's DWI: https://people.com/justin-timberlake-arrested-and-arraigned-dwi-charges-hamptons-8665137?utm_campaign=people&utm_medium=social&utm_content=likeshop&utm_source=instagram Boeing crime: https://www.cnn.com/2024/06/19/business/boeing-families-lawsuit/index.html?Date=20240619&Profile=cnn&utm_content=1718820099&utm_medium=social&utm_source=instagram PA couple's death on family vacation: https://abcnews.go.com/US/couple-drowns-rip-current-vacation-kids-florida/story?id=111306733&utm_source=instagram&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=likeshopme&utm_content=www.instagram.com/p/C8g1SSjxM8F --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ivorytowerboilerroom/message
Watch/Listen to this and all episodes ad free by joining the ITBR Patreon and get a free trial for the ITBR Professor level! patreon.com/ivorytowerboilerroom The curtain has literally just closed on the 77th annual Tony Awards, and if you didn't catch our TikTok Live video last night, then you're in for a special treat. Andrew is here to react to the entire evening from Ariana DeBose's hosting, to the musical performances, the winners, surprise snubs, and so much more. We hope you enjoy this special Broadway podcast episode. Follow ITBR on IG, @ivorytowerboilerroom, TikTok, @ivorytowerboilerroom, and X, @IvoryBoilerRoom! Our Sponsors: Be sure to follow The SoapBox on IG, @thesoapboxny and TikTok, @thesoapboxny and visit their website https://www.soapboxny.com/ to get your hands on their luxurious bath and body products! To subscribe to The Gay and Lesbian Review visit glreview.org. Click Subscribe, and enter promo code ITBR50 to receive 50% off any print or digital subscription. Follow them on IG, @theglreview. Head to Broadview Press, an independent academic publisher, for all your humanities related books. Use code ivorytower for 20% off your broadviewpress.com order. Follow them on IG, @broadviewpress. Order and follow @mandeemadeit (on IG) mention ITBR, and with your first order you'll receive a free personalized gift! Follow That Ol' Gay Classic Cinema on IG, @thatolgayclassiccinema Listen here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/that-ol-gay-classic-cinema/id1652125150 Thanks to the ITBR team! Dr. Andrew Rimby (Host and Director), Mary DiPipi (Chief Contributor), and Christian Garcia (Social Media Coordinator) --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ivorytowerboilerroom/message
Want to listen to this episode AD FREE? Go to patreon.com/ivorytowerboilerroom to get access today! Hey, true crime friends. This week we are starting a two-part series on the murder of 14-year-old Shoreline School student, Reena Virk. On November 14, 1997, Reena met up with her fellow students at the field behind the school. Towards the end of the night, a group of girls lured her under Craigflower Bridge and brutally attacked her. She managed to get to her feet and make her way home, but she would never make it. Theme Song: Pisces by Anne Sophie Andersen Our Sponsors: Be sure to follow The SoapBox on IG, @thesoapboxny and TikTok, @thesoapboxny and call or message them to get your hands on their luxurious bath and body products! To subscribe to The Gay and Lesbian Review visit glreview.org. Click Subscribe, and enter promo code ITBR50 to receive 50% off any print or digital subscription. Follow them on IG, @theglreview. Head to Broadview Press, an independent academic publisher, for all your humanities related books. Use code ivorytower for 20% off your broadviewpress.com order. Follow them on IG, @broadviewpress. Order and follow @mandeemadeit (on IG) mention ITBR, and with your first order you'll receive a free personalized gift! Follow That Ol' Gay Classic Cinema on IG, @thatolgayclassiccinema and listen here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/that-ol-gay-classic-cinema/id1652125150 Follow ITBR on IG, @ivorytowerboilerroom, TikTok, @ivorytowerboilerroom, and X, @IvoryBoilerRoom! Thanks to the ITBR team! Andrew Rimby (Host and Director), Mary DiPipi (Chief Contributor), and Christian Garcia (Social Media Intern) Sources: https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Murder_of_Reena_Virk https://www.vice.com/en/article/qvpqa7/the-unforgettable-story-of-a-bc-teen-murdered-by-her-peers https://www.thecanadianencyclopedia.ca/en/article/murder-of-reena-virk https://www.biography.com/movies-tv/a60482388/under-the-bridge-true-story-reena-virk-murder https://variety.com/2024/tv/news/under-the-bridge-true-story-reena-virk-murder-1235976672/ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ivorytowerboilerroom/message
Watch/Listen to this and all episodes ad free by joining the ITBR Patreon and get a free trial for the ITBR Professor level! patreon.com/ivorytowerboilerroom On Feb. 27, 2023, The New Yorker published an article ominously titled "The End of the English Major." This article caused quite a conversation across higher education, and there are many question marks concerning how to study not only English but all Humanities subjects in a moment where liberal arts funding is facing massive cuts, departments are being consolidated, and technology is rapidly changing. One of the major questions concerns a technological specter looming ever larger, Artificial Intelligence. Dr. Sid Dobrin, an expert on Digital Humanities from the University of Florida, is here to ease our anxieties and tensions regarding the fear of AI taking over the Humanities classroom. Instead of fearing ChatGPT, Sid explores new questions we should be asking that incorporates this technology, rather than trying to get rid of it. He explains that AI, Virtual Reality, and digital media can all be used as tools for thinking about the Humanities. As he reminds us at the beginning of this episode, English departments study what and how people read/write and that means responding to newly emerging technology like AI. You can find Sid's book "AI and Writing" (published by Broadview Press) here: https://broadviewpress.com/product/ai-and-writing/#tab-description Learn more about Sid and his work here: https://english.ufl.edu/sid-dobrin/ Follow ITBR on IG, @ivorytowerboilerroom, TikTok, @ivorytowerboilerroom, and X, @IvoryBoilerRoom! Our Sponsors: Be sure to follow The SoapBox on IG, @thesoapboxny and TikTok, @thesoapboxny and visit their website https://www.soapboxny.com/ to get your hands on their luxurious bath and body products! To subscribe to The Gay and Lesbian Review visit glreview.org. Click Subscribe, and enter promo code ITBR50 to receive 50% off any print or digital subscription. Follow them on IG, @theglreview. Head to Broadview Press, an independent academic publisher, for all your humanities related books. Use code ivorytower for 20% off your broadviewpress.com order. Follow them on IG, @broadviewpress. Order and follow @mandeemadeit (on IG) mention ITBR, and with your first order you'll receive a free personalized gift! Follow That Ol' Gay Classic Cinema on IG, @thatolgayclassiccinema Listen here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/that-ol-gay-classic-cinema/id1652125150 Thanks to the ITBR team! Dr. Andrew Rimby (Host and Director), Mary DiPipi (Chief Contributor), and Christian Garcia (Social Media Coordinator) --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ivorytowerboilerroom/message
Watch/Listen to this and all episodes ad free by joining the ITBR Patreon and get a free trial for the ITBR Professor level! patreon.com/ivorytowerboilerroom After a brief intermission, we're back with all new episodes of SMASH and so much has been happening in the SMASH universe. Recently, @smashbway has shared clips teasing the Broadway musical and we have thoughts! Before jumping back into today's SMASH episode, Andrew and Christian look into why so many new Broadway musicals have closed and how Broadway can provide more affordable ways for people who feel priced out. Episode six provides so much food for thought. First, why does Karen always seem so green and unprepared? It's almost as if she forgets that she's rehearsing for a Broadway musical. Then, Ivy reveals her own bombshell when she tells the entire cast and creative team that she's been sleeping with Derek. And yes, Derek's misogyny escalates as he continues to psychologically manipulate both Ivy and Karen. Just to remind you all here's a brief description about the "Chemistry" episode: Ivy starts to have problems with her voice; Julia cannot seem to avoid Michael (Will Chase); Eileen and her new pal Ellis hang out at a downtown dive bar; Karen books a side job at a bar mitzvah. Make sure you rewatch all of the episodes with us on Vudu (it's free): https://www.vudu.com/content/browse/details/Smash-Season-1/284283 Follow Christian on Instagram, @bookaholic_221 and his podcast, @thatolgayclassiccinema. Listen to his podcast here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/that-ol-gay-classic-cinema/id1652125150 Follow ITBR on IG, @ivorytowerboilerroom, TikTok, @ivorytowerboilerroom, and X, @IvoryBoilerRoom! Our Sponsors: Be sure to follow The SoapBox on IG, @thesoapboxny and TikTok, @thesoapboxny and visit their website https://www.soapboxny.com/ to get your hands on their luxurious bath and body products! To subscribe to The Gay and Lesbian Review visit glreview.org. Click Subscribe, and enter promo code ITBR50 to receive 50% off any print or digital subscription. Follow them on IG, @theglreview. Head to Broadview Press, an independent academic publisher, for all your humanities related books. Use code ivorytower for 20% off your broadviewpress.com order. Follow them on IG, @broadviewpress. Order and follow @mandeemadeit (on IG) mention ITBR, and with your first order you'll receive a free personalized gift! Follow That Ol' Gay Classic Cinema on IG, @thatolgayclassiccinema Listen here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/that-ol-gay-classic-cinema/id1652125150 Thanks to the ITBR team! Dr. Andrew Rimby (Host and Director), Mary DiPipi (Chief Contributor), and Christian Garcia (Social Media Coordinator) --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ivorytowerboilerroom/message
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