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Rhetoric-O-Rama is a fun and educational introduction to rhetoric by two college professors, Dr. David R. Dewberry and Dr. Tim "As Seen on TV" McGee. Each episode features a discussion on some aspect of rhetoric, some untranslated Latin or Greek, and then some tasty extra bonus content: a fallacy, a…

Dr. David R. Dewberry and Dr. Tim "As Seen on TV" McGee


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    Fallacy of Files: Moving the Goal Posts

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 1, 2023 5:19


    In this episode, we discuss everyone's favorite topic, errors in reasoning by firmly planting the goal posts where they belong.  Rhetoric-O-Rama is a fun and educational introduction to rhetoric by two college professors, Dr. David R. Dewberry and Dr. Tim "As Seen on TV" McGee (Tim was on Wheel of Fortune in the early 80s). Nick W. is our fantastic producer. You can contact us at rhetoric.fun@gmail.comEpisode Notes Find out more at https://rhetoric-o-rama.pinecast.co

    S3:E11 – Rhetoric of Leaked Celebrity Sex Tapes

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 1, 2023 14:01


    In this episode, we discuss sex, lies, and videotapes. And celebrities too. Rhetoric-O-Rama is a fun and educational introduction to rhetoric by two college professors, Dr. David R. Dewberry and Dr. Tim "As Seen on TV" McGee (Tim was on Wheel of Fortune in the early 80s). Nick W. is our fantastic producer. You can contact us at rhetoric.fun@gmail.comEpisode Notes Find out more at https://rhetoric-o-rama.pinecast.co

    [S3E10] Rhetoric of Addiction

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 27, 2023 13:28


    Rhetoric-O-Rama is a fun and educational introduction to rhetoric by two college professors, Dr. David R. Dewberry and Dr. Tim "As Seen on TV" McGee (Tim was on Wheel of Fortune in the early 80s). Nick W. is our fantastic producer. You can contact us at rhetoric.fun@gmail.com Find out more at https://rhetoric-o-rama.pinecast.co

    Fallacy Files: Post Hoc Ergo Propter Hoc

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 28, 2022 8:22


    Rhetoric-O-Rama is a fun and educational introduction to rhetoric by two college professors, Dr. David R. Dewberry and Dr. Tim "As Seen on TV" McGee (Tim was on Wheel of Fortune in the early 80s). You can find us at www.rhetoric.fun and email us at rhetoric.fun@gmail.com Find out more at http://rhetoric.fun

    [S3E9] The Rhetoric of Using Marijuana

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 14, 2022 11:02


    Rhetoric-O-Rama is a fun and educational introduction to rhetoric by two college professors, Dr. David R. Dewberry and Dr. Tim "As Seen on TV" McGee (Tim was on Wheel of Fortune in the early 80s). You can find us at www.rhetoric.fun and email us at rhetoric.fun@gmail.com Find out more at http://rhetoric.fun

    Fallacy Files: The Genetic Fallacy

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 11, 2022 5:34


    Rhetoric-O-Rama is a fun and educational introduction to rhetoric by two college professors, Dr. David R. Dewberry and Dr. Tim "As Seen on TV" McGee (Tim was on Wheel of Fortune in the early 80s). You can find us at www.rhetoric.fun and email us at rhetoric.fun@gmail.com Find out more at http://rhetoric.fun

    Fallacy Files: The Ad Hominem/Attack the Person Fallacy

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 11, 2022


    Rhetoric-O-Rama is a fun and educational introduction to rhetoric by two college professors, Dr. David R. Dewberry and Dr. Tim "As Seen on TV" McGee (Tim was on Wheel of Fortune in the early 80s). You can find us at www.rhetoric.fun and email us at rhetoric.fun@gmail.com Find out more at http://rhetoric.fun

    [S3E8] The Rhetoric of Girl Boss

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 20, 2022 14:42


    Rhetoric-O-Rama is a fun and educational introduction to rhetoric by two college professors, Dr. David R. Dewberry and Dr. Tim "As Seen on TV" McGee (Tim was on Wheel of Fortune in the early 80s). You can find us at www.rhetoric.fun and email us at rhetoric.fun@gmail.com Find out more at http://rhetoric.fun

    [S3E7] The Rhetoric of True Crime

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 30, 2021 16:43


    Rhetoric-O-Rama is a fun and educational introduction to rhetoric by two college professors, Dr. David R. Dewberry and Dr. Tim "As Seen on TV" McGee (Tim was on Wheel of Fortune in the early 80s). You can find us at www.rhetoric.fun and email us at rhetoric.fun@gmail.com Find out more at http://rhetoric.fun

    [S3E6] The Rhetoric of Propaganda

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 1, 2021 17:45


    Rhetoric-O-Rama is a fun and educational introduction to rhetoric by two college professors, Dr. David R. Dewberry and Dr. Tim "As Seen on TV" McGee (Tim was on Wheel of Fortune in the early 80s). Each episode features a discussion on some aspect of rhetoric, some untranslated Latin or Greek, and then some tasty extra bonus content: a fallacy, a historical tidbit, or a stylistic device to help improve your own rhetoric. Whether you listen to have fun or to learn the differences between Hermagoras of Temnos and Hermogenes of Tarsus, we hope you enjoy our podcast and support our made up sponsors. You can find us at www.rhetoric.fun and email us at rhetoric.fun@gmail.com Find out more at http://rhetoric.fun

    [S3E5] The Rhetoric of Cookbooks

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 19, 2021 18:30


    Rhetoric-O-Rama is a fun and educational introduction to rhetoric by two college professors, Dr. David R. Dewberry and Dr. Tim "As Seen on TV" McGee. Each episode features a discussion on some aspect of rhetoric and then offers some tasty extra bonus content: a fallacy, a historical tidbit, or a stylistic device to help improve your own rhetoric. David R. Dewberry and Tim McGee are professors of communication at Rider University. After each show, they get a cheeseburger and celebrate the time Tim was on Wheel of Fortune in the early 80s. Find out more at http://rhetoric.fun

    [S3E4] The Rhetoric of Men’s Hair

    Play Episode Listen Later May 12, 2021 26:07


    Rhetoric-O-Rama is a fun and educational introduction to rhetoric by two college professors, Dr. David R. Dewberry and Dr. Tim "As Seen on TV" McGee. Each episode features a discussion on some aspect of rhetoric and then offers some tasty extra bonus content: a fallacy, a historical tidbit, or a stylistic device to help improve your own rhetoric. David R. Dewberry and Tim McGee are professors of communication at Rider University. After each show, they get a cheeseburger and celebrate the time Tim was on Wheel of Fortune in the early 80s. Find out more at http://rhetoric.fun

    [S3E3] The Rhetoric of Sports Commentary

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 29, 2021 23:24


    Rhetoric-O-Rama is a fun and educational introduction to rhetoric by two college professors, Dr. David R. Dewberry and Dr. Tim "As Seen on TV" McGee (Tim was on Wheel of Fortune in the early 80s). Each episode features a discussion on some aspect of rhetoric and then offers some tasty extra bonus content: a fallacy, a historical tidbit, or a stylistic device to help improve your own rhetoric. You can find us at www.rhetoric.fun and email us at rhetoric.fun@gmail.com

    [S3E2] The Rhetoric of the Anti-Political Correctness Movement

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 26, 2021


    Rhetoric-O-Rama is a fun and educational introduction to rhetoric by two college professors, Dr. David R. Dewberry and Dr. Tim "As Seen on TV" McGee. Each episode features a discussion on some aspect of rhetoric and then offers some tasty extra bonus content: a fallacy, a historical tidbit, or a stylistic device to help improve your own rhetoric. David R. Dewberry and Tim McGee are professors of communication at Rider University. After each show, they get a cheeseburger and celebrate the time Tim was on Wheel of Fortune in the early 80s You can find us at www.rhetoric.fun and email us at rhetoric.fun@gmail.com  Available on Apple Podcasts, Google Play, Spotify, and pretty much anywhere Find out more at http://rhetoric.fun

    [S3E1] The Rhetoric of Movie Reviews

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 27, 2021 20:39


    Rhetoric-O-Rama is a fun and educational introduction to rhetoric by two college professors, Dr. David R. Dewberry and Dr. Tim "As Seen on TV" McGee. Each episode features a discussion on some aspect of rhetoric and then offers some tasty extra bonus content: a fallacy, a historical tidbit, or a stylistic device to help improve your own rhetoric. David R. Dewberry and Tim McGee are professors of communication at Rider University. After each show, they get a cheeseburger and celebrate the time Tim was on Wheel of Fortune in the early 80s. You can find us at www.rhetoric.fun and email us at rhetoric.fun@gmail.com Available on Apple Podcasts, Google Play, Spotify, and a bunch of other places too Find out more at http://rhetoric.fun

    [S2E10] What is Blasphemy?

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 29, 2020 19:40


    Rhetoric-O-Rama is a fun and educational introduction to rhetoric by two college professors, Dr. David R. Dewberry and Dr. Tim "As Seen on TV" McGee. Each episode features a discussion on some aspect of rhetoric and then offers some tasty extra bonus content: a fallacy, a historical tidbit, or a stylistic device to help improve your own rhetoric. David R. Dewberry and Tim McGee are professors of communication at Rider University. After each show, they get a cheeseburger and celebrate the time Tim was on Wheel of Fortune in the early 80s. You can find us at www.rhetoric.fun and email us at rhetoric.fun@gmail.com  Available on Apple Podcasts, Google Play, and Spotify. Find out more at http://rhetoric.fun

    [S2E9] What is Taoist Rhetoric?

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 30, 2020 16:16


    In this episode, we discuss Taoist rhetoric by not discussing Taoist rhetoric, which will make sense, maybe, after hearing this episode  Rhetoric-O-Rama is a fun and educational introduction to rhetoric by two college professors, Dr. David R. Dewberry and Dr. Tim "As Seen on TV" McGee. Each episode features a discussion on some aspect of rhetoric and then offers some tasty extra bonus content: a fallacy, a historical tidbit, or a stylistic device to help improve your own rhetoric. David R. Dewberry and Tim McGee are professors of communication at Rider University. After each show, they get a cheeseburger and celebrate the time Tim was on Wheel of Fortune in the early 80s. You can find us at www.rhetoric.fun Available on iTunes, Google Play, Spotify, and pretty much wherever you can get podcasts. Find out more at http://rhetoric.fun

    [S2E8] What is Traditional African American Preaching?

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 24, 2020 14:42


    In this episode, we present what the scholarship tells us about African American Preaching that arose from the days of slavery up and through the Jim Crow era. Rhetoric-O-Rama is a fun and educational introduction to rhetoric by two college professors, Dr. David R. Dewberry and Dr. Tim "As Seen on TV" McGee. Each episode features a discussion on some aspect of rhetoric and then offers some tasty extra bonus content: a fallacy, a historical tidbit, or a stylistic device to help improve your own rhetoric. David R. Dewberry and Tim McGee are professors of communication at Rider University. After each show, they get a cheeseburger and celebrate the time Tim was on Wheel of Fortune in the early 80s. You can find us at www.rhetoric.fun Available on iTunes, Google Play, Spotify, and pretty much wherever you can get podcasts. Find out more at http://rhetoric.fun

    [S2E7] What is Televangelism?

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 30, 2020 22:56


    In this episode, we put on our best suits, style our hair real pretty, and talk about the genre of religious rhetoric that brought preachers and faith healers to your living room. And if you send us $1,000 you will be blessed by Saint David of Dewberry and Rev. Tim McGee Rhetoric-O-Rama is a fun and educational introduction to rhetoric by two college professors, Dr. David R. Dewberry and Dr. Tim "As Seen on TV" McGee. Each episode features a discussion on some aspect of rhetoric and then offers some tasty extra bonus content: a fallacy, a historical tidbit, or a stylistic device to help improve your own rhetoric. After each show, they get a cheeseburger and celebrate the time Tim was on Wheel of Fortune in the early 80s. You can find us at www.rhetoric.fun Available on iTunes, Google Play, Spotify, and pretty much wherever you can get podcasts. Find out more at http://rhetoric.fun

    [S2E6] What is Hagiography?

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 25, 2020 22:05


    In this episode, we discuss hagiography, the holy writing about saints (the religious kind, not the New Orlean’s football team). In the end, the lesson is that biography is to exposition as hagiography is to emulation. How about that?! We also discuss how Tim canonized Dave as St. David of Dewberry for a $5 cheeseburger. Rhetoric-O-Rama is a fun and educational introduction to rhetoric by two college professors, Dr. David R. Dewberry and Dr. Tim "As Seen on TV" McGee. Each episode features a discussion on some aspect of rhetoric and then offers some tasty extra bonus content: a fallacy, a historical tidbit, or a stylistic device to help improve your own rhetoric. David R. Dewberry and Tim McGee are professors of communication at Rider University. After each show, they get a cheeseburger and celebrate the time Tim was on Wheel of Fortune in the early 80s. You can find us at www.rhetoric.fun Available on iTunes, Google Play, and Spotify. Find out more at http://rhetoric.fun

    [S2E5] What is Buddhist Rhetoric?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 27, 2020 23:00


    In this episode, we discuss the nature of Buddhist rhetoric, a bit of Buddhism, the difference between religion and philosophy, and Dave delivers the best joke ever about paradox. Rhetoric-O-Rama is a fun and educational introduction to rhetoric by two college professors, Dr. David R. Dewberry and Dr. Tim "As Seen on TV" McGee. Each episode features a discussion on some aspect of rhetoric and then offers some tasty extra bonus content: a fallacy, a historical tidbit, or a stylistic device to help improve your own rhetoric. David R. Dewberry and Tim McGee are professors of communication at Rider University. After each show, they get a cheeseburger and celebrate the time Tim was on Wheel of Fortune in the early 80s. You can find us at www.rhetoric.fun Available on iTunes, Google Play, and Spotify. Find out more at http://rhetoric.fun

    [S2E4] What are Fire and Brimstone Sermons?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 26, 2020 22:22


    In this episode, we discuss fire and brimstone sermons and why you sinners are in danger of eternal damnation because Satan is everywhere. Unless of course, you don’t believe in hell, then you’re probably not going to be persuaded by a fire and brimstone sermon. Rhetoric-O-Rama is a fun and educational introduction to rhetoric by two college professors, Dr. David R. Dewberry and Dr. Tim "As Seen on TV" McGee. Each episode features a discussion on some aspect of rhetoric and then offers some tasty extra bonus content: a fallacy, a historical tidbit, or a stylistic device to help improve your own rhetoric. David R. Dewberry and Tim McGee are professors of communication at Rider University. After each show, they get a cheeseburger and celebrate the time Tim was on Wheel of Fortune in the early 80s. You can find us at www.rhetoric.fun Find out more at http://rhetoric.fun

    #3 – What is the Jeremiad?

    Play Episode Listen Later May 25, 2020 18:50


    In this episode, we discuss the jeremiad and how it transitioned from being really religious to just kinda religious. Then how it was not religious but still religious by a little bit. Tim sings and Dave talks about his favorite public library in northern Minnesota. Rhetoric-O-Rama is a fun and educational introduction to rhetoric by two college professors, Dr. David R. Dewberry and Dr. Tim "As Seen on TV" McGee. Each episode features a discussion on some aspect of rhetoric and then offers some tasty extra bonus content: a fallacy, a historical tidbit, or a stylistic device to help improve your own rhetoric. David R. Dewberry and Tim McGee are professors of communication at Rider University. After each show, they get a cheeseburger and celebrate the time Tim was on Wheel of Fortune in the early 80s. You can find us at www.rhetoric.fun Available on iTunes, Google Play, and Spotify. Find out more at http://rhetoric.fun

    #2 – What is Apocalyptic Rhetoric?

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 25, 2020 17:09


    In this episode, we discuss the rhetoric of the end of times. Apocalyptic Rhetoric is chaotic, but we’ll make sense of it for you (or at least give you something to think about until the end comes). Rhetoric-O-Rama is a fun and educational introduction to rhetoric by two college professors, Dr. David R. Dewberry and Dr. Tim "As Seen on TV" McGee. Each episode features a discussion on some aspect of rhetoric and then offers some tasty extra bonus content: a fallacy, a historical tidbit, or a stylistic device to help improve your own rhetoric.David R. Dewberry and Tim McGee are professors of communication at Rider University. After each show, they get a cheeseburger and celebrate the time Tim was on Wheel of Fortune in the early 80s. You can find us at www.rhetoric.fun Available on iTunes, Google Play, and Spotify.Find out more at http://rhetoric.fun

    #1 – What is Homiletics?

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 29, 2020 19:25


    With a good amount of wordplay, we focus on homiletics as the application of the principles of rhetoric to the specific act of preaching, and several of the Fathers of the Christian Church happened to have been very knowledgeable in the ways of that old, pagan, Greco-Roman rhetoric. Plus, homiletics plays a huge role in the expansion of rhetoric from a discipline focused primarily upon oral communication to one that was very involved in both the analysis and production of written texts. This episode is sponsored by BuyMyData.com. Eliminate the middleman and sell your confidential data directly to governmental agencies and big businesses with BuyMyData.Com, the original data reseller. The untranslated Latin/Greek phrase is, "Da mihi castitatem et continentiam, sed noli modo.” Rhetoric-O-Rama is a fun and educational introduction to rhetoric by two college professors, Dr. David R. Dewberry and Dr. Tim "As Seen on TV" McGee. Each episode features a discussion on some aspect of rhetoric and then offers some tasty extra bonus content: a fallacy, a historical tidbit, or a stylistic device to help improve your own rhetoric.David R. Dewberry and Tim McGee are professors of communication at Rider University. After each show, they get a cheeseburger and celebrate the time Tim was on Wheel of Fortune in the early 80s. You can find us at www.rhetoric.fun Available on iTunes, Google Play, and Spotify.Find out more at http://rhetoric.fun

    #12 – How Do You Organize a Speech?

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 24, 2020 19:13


    In this episode, we discuss speech arrangement as theorized by Aristotle and Cicero (although it’s not really Cicero). We start our journey at the prologue, visit the narratio, we drive slowly past the division, take some time at the arguments and rebuttal, and we end at the end because that’s the best place to end. Dr. Dave explains the Golf Pencil Rule and Dr. Tim explains Nestorian Order.This episode is sponsored by Insurance Insurance. When your insurance fails, Insurance Insurance can give you peace of mind, guaranteed.The untranslated Latin/Greek phrase is, “Pecuniam dare. Nos postulo caseum et cibum” Rhetoric-O-Rama is a fun and educational introduction to rhetoric by two college professors, Dr. David R. Dewberry and Dr. Tim "As Seen on TV" McGee. Each episode features a discussion on some aspect of rhetoric and then offers some tasty extra bonus content: a fallacy, a historical tidbit, or a stylistic device to help improve your own rhetoric.David R. Dewberry and Tim McGee are professors of communication at Rider University. After each show, they get a cheeseburger and celebrate the time Tim was on Wheel of Fortune in the early 80s. You can find us at www.rhetoric.fun Available on iTunes, Google Play, and Spotify.Find out more at http://rhetoric.fun

    #11 – What is Ethos?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 28, 2020 26:16


    Who said it is as important as what is said, that’s the idea of ethos. Aristotle gives us a few ways to think about the speaker and their relationship with the audience.This episode is sponsored by MatchMyCarcinogen.com.The untranslated Latin/Greek phrase is, "διὰ μὲν οὖν τοῦ ἤθους, ὅταν οὕτω λεχθῇ ὁ λόγος ὥστε ἀξιόπιστον ποιῆσαι τὸν λέγοντα" Rhetoric-O-Rama is a fun and educational introduction to rhetoric by two college professors, Dr. David R. Dewberry and Dr. Tim "As Seen on TV" McGee. Each episode features a discussion on some aspect of rhetoric and then offers some tasty extra bonus content: a fallacy, a historical tidbit, or a stylistic device to help improve your own rhetoric.David R. Dewberry and Tim McGee are professors of communication at Rider University. After each show, they get a cheeseburger and celebrate the time Tim was on Wheel of Fortune in the early 80s. You can find us at www.rhetoric.funAvailable on iTunes, Google Play, and Spotify.Find out more at http://rhetoric.fun

    #10 – What is Pathos?

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 27, 2019 28:23


    This is our most pathetic episode ever. Why? Because we discuss Aristotle’s pathos. This episode is a rollercoaster of emotions, so bring some tissues, fireworks, and whatever else you need. This episode is sponsored by Spray on Socks.The untranslated Latin/Greek phrase is, "Cor ad cor loquitur” Rhetoric-O-Rama is a fun and educational introduction to rhetoric by two college professors, Dr. David R. Dewberry and Dr. Tim "As Seen on TV" McGee. Each episode features a discussion on some aspect of rhetoric and then offers some tasty extra bonus content: a fallacy, a historical tidbit, or a stylistic device to help improve your own rhetoric.David R. Dewberry and Tim McGee are professors of communication at Rider University. After each show, they get a cheeseburger and celebrate the time Tim was on Wheel of Fortune in the early 80s. You can find us at www.rhetoric.funAvailable on iTunes, Google Play, and Spotify.Find out more at http://rhetoric.fun

    #9 – What are the Topoi?

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 27, 2019 19:51


    We’ve all been in that position where we are not quite sure what to say. You might just throw your hands up and say, “Oh boy…” But you have nothing to fear because here are the Topoi.This episode is sponsored by WeBePlacebos.com, the "leader in under the counter placebos."The untranslated Latin/Greek phrase is, "παραδειγμάτων δὲ εἴδη δύο: ἓν μὲν γάρ ἐστιν παραδείγματος εἶδος τὸ λέγειν πράγματα προγενομένα, ἓν δὲ τὸ αὐτὸν ποιεῖν.” Rhetoric-O-Rama is a fun and educational introduction to rhetoric by two college professors, Dr. David R. Dewberry and Dr. Tim "As Seen on TV" McGee. Each episode features a discussion on some aspect of rhetoric and then offers some tasty extra bonus content: a fallacy, a historical tidbit, or a stylistic device to help improve your own rhetoric.David R. Dewberry and Tim McGee are professors of communication at Rider University. After each show, they get a cheeseburger and celebrate the time Tim was on Wheel of Fortune in the early 80s. You can find us at www.rhetoric.fun Available on iTunes, Google Play, and Spotify.Find out more at http://rhetoric.fun

    #8 – What is Logos?

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 28, 2019 19:16


    What is logos? What is the telos of logos? How many Greek words can we use in one episode? We discuss all this and much more in this episode.This episode is sponsored by Informal Logic, the easy-to-use system for identifying nonsensical reasoning The untranslated Latin/Greek phrase is, "διὸ καὶ φιλοσοφώτερον καὶ σπουδαιότερον ποίησις ἱστορίας ἐστίν: ἡ μὲν γὰρ ποίησις μᾶλλον τὰ καθόλου, ἡ δ᾽ ἱστορία τὰ καθ᾽ ἕκαστον λέγει.” Rhetoric-O-Rama is a fun and educational introduction to rhetoric by two college professors, Dr. David R. Dewberry and Dr. Tim "As Seen on TV" McGee. Each episode features a discussion on some aspect of rhetoric, some untranslated Latin or Greek, and then some tasty extra bonus content: a fallacy, a historical tidbit, or a stylistic device to help improve your own rhetoric. Whether you listen for fun or to learn the difference between Hermagoras of Temnos from Hermogenes of Tarsus, we hope you enjoy our podcast and support our made up sponsors.Dave & Tim are professors of communication in New Jersey. After each show, they get a cheeseburger and celebrate the time Tim was on Wheel of Fortune in the early 80s. You can find us at www.rhetoric.fun Available on iTunes, Google Play, and Spotify.Find out more at http://rhetoric.fun

    #7 – What is Stasis?

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 30, 2019 20:26


    Did it happen? What do we call it? Is it good? What should we do about it? These are the fundamental points of stasis theory, the focus of this episode.This episode is sponsored by Talaria's Sandals. Once you get them on your feet, you'll know why they are the footwear choice of Hermes. The untranslated Greek phrase is, "διπλοῦν ὁρῶσιν οἱ μαθόντες γράμματα." Rhetoric-O-Rama is a fun and educational introduction to rhetoric by two college professors, Dr. David R. Dewberry and Dr. Tim "As Seen on TV" McGee. Each episode features a discussion on some aspect of rhetoric, some untranslated Latin or Greek, and then some tasty extra bonus content: a fallacy, a historical tidbit, or a stylistic device to help improve your own rhetoric. Whether you listen for fun or to learn the difference between Hermagoras of Temnos from Hermogenes of Tarsus, we hope you enjoy our podcast and support our made up sponsors.Dave & Tim are professors of communication in New Jersey. After each show, they get a cheeseburger and celebrate the time Tim was on Wheel of Fortune in the early 80s. You can find us at http://www.rhetoric.funAvailable on iTunes, Google Play, & Spotify.

    #6 – What is the Rhetorical Situation?

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 23, 2019 15:46


    Does the situation call for rhetoric or does rhetoric call attention to the situation? And what's the role of the speaker and audience? And what does Richard Nixon have to do with all this?This episode is sponsored by Crisis Communication Consulting, providing real-time analysis of any rhetorical situation.The untranslated Latin phrase is, "Quidem concessum est rhetoribus ementiri in historiis ut aliquid dicere possint argutius." Rhetoric-O-Rama is a fun and educational introduction to rhetoric by two college professors, Dr. David R. Dewberry and Dr. Tim "As Seen on TV" McGee. Each episode features a discussion on some aspect of rhetoric, some untranslated Latin or Greek, and then some tasty extra bonus content: a fallacy, a historical tidbit, or a stylistic device to help improve your own rhetoric. Whether you listen for fun or to learn the difference between Hermagoras of Temnos from Hermogenes of Tarsus, we hope you enjoy our podcast and support our made up sponsors.Dave & Tim are professors of communication in New Jersey. After each show, they get a cheeseburger and celebrate the time Tim was on Wheel of Fortune in the early 80s. You can find us at http://www.rhetoric.funAvailable on iTunes, Google Play, & Spotify.

    #5 – What is Forensic Rhetoric?

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 23, 2019 19:44


    Have you been accused of stabbing a senator or did you get caught speeding in your chariot? If so, forensic rhetoric can help you. This episode is sponsored by Epic Tours and Travel, which is running a special on their​ Wonders of the Underworld excursion. Rhetoric-O-Rama is a fun and educational introduction to rhetoric by two college professors, Dr. David R. Dewberry and Dr. Tim "As Seen on TV" McGee. Each episode features a discussion on some aspect of rhetoric, some untranslated Latin or Greek, and then some tasty extra bonus content: a fallacy, a historical tidbit, or a stylistic device to help improve your own rhetoric. Whether you listen for fun or to learn the difference between Hermagoras of Temnos from Hermogenes of Tarsus, we hope you enjoy our podcast and support our made up sponsors.Dave & Tim are professors of communication in New Jersey. After each show, they get a cheeseburger and celebrate the time Tim was on Wheel of Fortune in the early 80s. You can find us at http://www.rhetoric.funAvailable on iTunes, Google Play, & Spotify.

    #4 – What is Epideictic Rhetoric?

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 23, 2019 19:45


    Are you interested in learning the rhetorical theory behind eulogies and performance reviews by mid-level management? Then, you've come to the right place.This episode is sponsored by Oracle at Thebes, it’s only half as far as Delphi, and twice as accurate.The untranslated Latin phrase is, "De mortuis nil nisi bonum." Rhetoric-O-Rama is a fun and educational introduction to rhetoric by two college professors, Dr. David R. Dewberry and Dr. Tim "As Seen on TV" McGee. Each episode features a discussion on some aspect of rhetoric, some untranslated Latin or Greek, and then some tasty extra bonus content: a fallacy, a historical tidbit, or a stylistic device to help improve your own rhetoric. Whether you listen for fun or to learn the difference between Hermagoras of Temnos from Hermogenes of Tarsus, we hope you enjoy our podcast and support our made up sponsors.Dave & Tim are professors of communication in New Jersey. After each show, they get a cheeseburger and celebrate the time Tim was on Wheel of Fortune in the early 80s. You can find us at http://www.rhetoric.funAvailable on iTunes, Google Play, & Spotify.

    #3 – What is Deliberative Rhetoric?

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 23, 2019 19:34


    Are you a member of the Roman Senate and need advice on how to propose a plan of action to achieve some ends? Well, this episode is for you. This episode is sponsored by Toga City. For all your toga needs, go to Toga City. Rhetoric-O-Rama is a fun and educational introduction to rhetoric by two college professors, Dr. David R. Dewberry and Dr. Tim "As Seen on TV" McGee. Each episode features a discussion on some aspect of rhetoric, some untranslated Latin or Greek, and then some tasty extra bonus content: a fallacy, a historical tidbit, or a stylistic device to help improve your own rhetoric. Whether you listen for fun or to learn the difference between Hermagoras of Temnos from Hermogenes of Tarsus, we hope you enjoy our podcast and support our made up sponsors.Dave & Tim are professors of communication in New Jersey. After each show, they get a cheeseburger and celebrate the time Tim was on Wheel of Fortune in the early 80s. You can find us at http://www.rhetoric.funAvailable on iTunes, Google Play, & Spotify.

    #2 – What are the Rhetorical Canons?

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 23, 2019 18:53


    In this episode, we discuss the five rhetorical canons, which will really blow you away.This episode is sponsored by Burton, Lanham, and Quinn's Warehouse of Rhetorical Devices.The untrasnlated Latin phrase is: "Auferre, trucidare, rapere, falsis nominibus imperium; atque, ubi solitudinem faciunt, pacem appellant." Rhetoric-O-Rama is a fun and educational introduction to rhetoric by two college professors, Dr. David R. Dewberry and Dr. Tim "As Seen on TV" McGee. Each episode features a discussion on some aspect of rhetoric, some untranslated Latin or Greek, and then some tasty extra bonus content: a fallacy, a historical tidbit, or a stylistic device to help improve your own rhetoric. Whether you listen for fun or to learn the difference between Hermagoras of Temnos from Hermogenes of Tarsus, we hope you enjoy our podcast and support our made up sponsors.Dave & Tim are professors of communication in New Jersey. After each show, they get a cheeseburger and celebrate the time Tim was on Wheel of Fortune in the early 80s. You can find us at http://www.rhetoric.funAvailable on iTunes, Google Play, & Spotify.

    #1 – What is Rhetoric?

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 23, 2019 19:01


    Is rhetoric an art or a science? What do Plato, Aristotle, Cicero, and Quintillian think about rhetoric? And how do you pronounce Thrasybulus? This episode is sponsored by Salacia’s Aqueduct Installation and Repair. The untranslated Latin phrase is "Forsan et haec olim meminisse iuvabit." Rhetoric-O-Rama is a fun and educational introduction to rhetoric by two college professors, Dr. David R. Dewberry and Dr. Tim "As Seen on TV" McGee. Each episode features a discussion on some aspect of rhetoric, some untranslated Latin or Greek, and then some tasty extra bonus content: a fallacy, a historical tidbit, or a stylistic device to help improve your own rhetoric. Whether you listen for fun or to learn the difference between Hermagoras of Temnos from Hermogenes of Tarsus, we hope you enjoy our podcast and support our made up sponsors.Dave & Tim are professors of communication in New Jersey. After each show, they get a cheeseburger and celebrate the time Tim was on Wheel of Fortune in the early 80s. You can find us at http://www.rhetoric.funAvailable on iTunes, Google Play, & Spotify.

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