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We all have a cluttered desk. It’s a space that holds what we want to read, watch, and think about. Join the hosts of The Cluttered Desk Podcast—Colin Cox and Andrew Hicks—as they talk literature, film, comic books, politics, critical theory, theology, and anything else that might tickle their fancy. The Cluttered Desk Podcast is produced and recorded in Bristol, Virginia with music by Test Dream.

Colin Cox and Andrew Hicks


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    Latest episodes from The Cluttered Desk Podcast

    S15E4: Pilot Season

    Play Episode Listen Later May 3, 2025 67:39


    Welcome to The Cluttered Desk! In this episode, Andrew and Colin discuss the pilot episode as a unique piece of television media. Enjoy!  *** Coda: Fear.Movie.Lions Hazy Double IPA from Stone Brewing (Andrew) and Kolsch Style Non-Alcoholic from Best Day Brewing (Colin) *** Andrew's recommendation: "On Care for Our Common Home" and The Mess Around Colin's recommendation: Sophie Powers' American Idol audition  ***  Please contact us at any of these locations: Website: www.thecdpodcast.com Email: thecluttereddeskpodcast@gmail.com Twitter: @TheCDPodcast Facebook: www.facebook.com/thecdpodcast Andrew is on Twitter @AndrewPatrickH1 (Twitter non grata) Colin is on Twitter @ColinAshleyCox *** We want to thank Test Dream for supplying The Cluttered Desk's theme music. You can find Test Dream at any of these locations: Website: testdream.bandcamp.com Facebook: www.facebook.com/testdream Twitter: @testdream *** Our entire catalogue is available through iTunes and Spotify.

    S15E3: The Steel Man and the Star War

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 31, 2025 80:07


    Welcome to The Cluttered Desk! In this episode, Andrew and Colin examine recent reevaluations of the Star Wars prequel films. To do this, they deploy a rhetorical technique called "steelmanning." Enjoy!  *** Source: "You Underestimate Their Power: The Definitive Defense of the Star Wars Prequels" by Eli Lo Re Coda: Norm's Raggedy IPA from Griffin Claw Brewing Company (Andrew) and Water (Colin) *** Andrew's recommendation: The Magnificast  Colin's recommendation: ContraPoints' new video on conspiracy theories ***  Please contact us at any of these locations: Website: www.thecdpodcast.com Email: thecluttereddeskpodcast@gmail.com Twitter: @TheCDPodcast Facebook: www.facebook.com/thecdpodcast Andrew is on Twitter @AndrewPatrickH1 (Twitter non grata) Colin is on Twitter @ColinAshleyCox *** We want to thank Test Dream for supplying The Cluttered Desk's theme music. You can find Test Dream at any of these locations: Website: testdream.bandcamp.com Facebook: www.facebook.com/testdream Twitter: @testdream *** Our entire catalogue is available through iTunes and Spotify.

    S15E2: I Saw the TV Glow (2024)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 1, 2025 64:54


    Welcome to The Cluttered Desk! In this episode, Andrew and Colin discuss the 2024 film I Saw the TV Glow. Enjoy! *** The Coda: Two Hearted IPA by Bell's (Andrew) and Jim's Organic Coffee (Colin) *** Here are links for this episode: Andrew's recommendation: "You Just Lost The Game" from the American Hysteria Podcast Colin's recommendation: Trick by Alex G and Set It Off (1996) ***  Please contact us at any of these locations: Website: www.thecdpodcast.com Email: thecluttereddeskpodcast@gmail.com Twitter: @TheCDPodcast Facebook: www.facebook.com/thecdpodcast Andrew is on Twitter @AndrewPatrickH1 (Twitter non grata) Colin is on Twitter @ColinAshleyCox *** We want to thank Test Dream for supplying The Cluttered Desk's theme music. You can find Test Dream at any of these locations: Website: testdream.bandcamp.com Facebook: www.facebook.com/testdream Twitter: @testdream *** Our entire catalogue is available through iTunes and Spotify.

    S15E1: A Pedagogical "Love Story"

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 27, 2025 59:45


    Welcome to The Cluttered Desk! In this episode, Andrew and Colin discuss teaching subjects and material they love. To do so, they use Stephanie Burt's piece from Vanity Fair, which reflects on her experience teaching a Taylor Swift course at Harvard. Enjoy! *** Here's a link to the Stephanie Burt piece for Vanity Fair *** The Coda: Zombie Ice Undead Double Pale Ale (Andrew) and Jim's Organic Coffee (Colin) *** Here are links for this episode: Andrew's recommendation: The Dark Is Rising Sequence and revisiting things you love Colin's recommendation: The work of David Lynch, specifically Mulholland Drive (2001) and the music cataloging app Musicboard ***  Please contact us at any of these locations: Website: www.thecdpodcast.com Email: thecluttereddeskpodcast@gmail.com Twitter: @TheCDPodcast Facebook: www.facebook.com/thecdpodcast Andrew is on Twitter @AndrewPatrickH1 (Twitter non grata) Colin is on Twitter @ColinAshleyCox *** We want to thank Test Dream for supplying The Cluttered Desk's theme music. You can find Test Dream at any of these locations: Website: testdream.bandcamp.com Facebook: www.facebook.com/testdream Twitter: @testdream *** Our entire catalogue is available through iTunes and Spotify.

    S14E12: Marge Simpson

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 31, 2024 94:42


    Welcome to The Cluttered Desk! In our annual Simpsons episode, Andrew and Colin discuss the complex characterization of Marge Simpson. Enjoy! *** "A Streetcar Named Marge" (S4E2) "Marge vs. the Monorail" (S4E12) "Kill Gil, Volumes I & II" (S18E9) "Marge Gamer" (S18E17) *** The Coda: Tangerine Space Machine (Andrew) and Water (Colin) *** Here are links for this episode: Andrew's recommendation: Final Fantasy VII Remake and not depriving oneself of what one wants Colin's recommendation: In the Aeroplane Over the Sea by Neutral Milk Hotel ***  Please contact us at any of these locations: Website: www.thecdpodcast.com Email: thecluttereddeskpodcast@gmail.com Twitter: @TheCDPodcast Facebook: www.facebook.com/thecdpodcast Andrew is on Twitter @AndrewPatrickH1 (Twitter non grata) Colin is on Twitter @ColinAshleyCox *** We want to thank Test Dream for supplying The Cluttered Desk's theme music. You can find Test Dream at any of these locations: Website: testdream.bandcamp.com Facebook: www.facebook.com/testdream Twitter: @testdream *** Our entire catalogue is available through iTunes, Stitcher, and Google Play.

    S14E11: Théoden is BRAT

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 30, 2024 76:25


    Welcome to The Cluttered Desk! In this episode, Andrew and Colin discuss Charli XCX's BRAT, both the concept and the album. Then, in a seamless transition, they decide which Lord of the Rings character, film characters only, is the most BRAT.  *** The Coda: 19 Crimes Cab Sav (Andrew) and Chai Tea (Colin) *** Here are links for this episode: Andrew's recommendation: Heretic (2024) Colin's recommendation: Give Up by The Postal Service ***  Please contact us at any of these locations: Website: www.thecdpodcast.com Email: thecluttereddeskpodcast@gmail.com Twitter: @TheCDPodcast Facebook: www.facebook.com/thecdpodcast Andrew is on Twitter @AndrewPatrickH1 (Twitter non grata) Colin is on Twitter @ColinAshleyCox *** We want to thank Test Dream for supplying The Cluttered Desk's theme music. You can find Test Dream at any of these locations: Website: testdream.bandcamp.com Facebook: www.facebook.com/testdream Twitter: @testdream *** Our entire catalogue is available through iTunes, Stitcher, and Google Play.

    S14E10: Colin's Community Essay

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 31, 2024 76:05


    Welcome to The Cluttered Desk! In this episode, Andrew and Colin discuss an essay Colin recently published on the television show Community. Enjoy! *** The Coda: Oktoberfest from Founders Brewing Co. (Andrew) and Water (Colin) *** Here are links for this episode: Andrew's recommendation: Corn mazes and Low Cut Connie's "Revolution Rock n Roll" Colin's recommendation: Playing Dungeons & Dragons and girl in red's "Serotonin"  ***  Please contact us at any of these locations: Website: www.thecdpodcast.com Email: thecluttereddeskpodcast@gmail.com Twitter: @TheCDPodcast Facebook: www.facebook.com/thecdpodcast Andrew is on Twitter @AndrewPatrickH1 (Twitter non grata) Colin is on Twitter @ColinAshleyCox *** We want to thank Test Dream for supplying The Cluttered Desk's theme music. You can find Test Dream at any of these locations: Website: testdream.bandcamp.com Facebook: www.facebook.com/testdream Twitter: @testdream *** Our entire catalogue is available through iTunes, Stitcher, and Google Play.

    S14E9: Violence and the Sacred Gains

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 29, 2024 76:47


    Welcome to The Cluttered Desk! In this episode, Andrew and Colin discuss commercial gyms through the lens of scapegoating practices and ritualistic sacrifice. Enjoy! *** The Coda: Oktoberfest from Sierra Nevada (Andrew) and Water (Colin) *** Here are links for this episode: Andrew's recommendation: the horror streaming platform FOUND Colin's recommendation: Taylor Swift's song "Back to December" and his recently-published essay on Community. ***  Please contact us at any of these locations: Website: www.thecdpodcast.com Email: thecluttereddeskpodcast@gmail.com Twitter: @TheCDPodcast Facebook: www.facebook.com/thecdpodcast Andrew is on Twitter @AndrewPatrickH1 (Twitter non grata) Colin is on Twitter @ColinAshleyCox *** We want to thank Test Dream for supplying The Cluttered Desk's theme music. You can find Test Dream at any of these locations: Website: testdream.bandcamp.com Facebook: www.facebook.com/testdream Twitter: @testdream *** Our entire catalogue is available through iTunes, Stitcher, and Google Play.

    S14E8: Deadpool & Wolverine (2024)

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 1, 2024 56:59


    Welcome to The Cluttered Desk! In this episode, Andrew and Colin discuss Deadpool & Wolverine (2024). Enjoy!  *** The Coda: "Gin and Buch" (Andrew) and Water (Colin) *** Here are links for this episode: Andrew's recommendation: Die (2022) Colin's recommendation: What Ever Happened to Pizza at McDonald's? and Love Lies Bleeding (2024) ***  Please contact us at any of these locations: Website: www.thecdpodcast.com Email: thecluttereddeskpodcast@gmail.com Twitter: @TheCDPodcast Facebook: www.facebook.com/thecdpodcast Andrew is on Twitter @AndrewPatrickH1 (Twitter non grata) Colin is on Twitter @ColinAshleyCox *** We want to thank Test Dream for supplying The Cluttered Desk's theme music. You can find Test Dream at any of these locations: Website: testdream.bandcamp.com Facebook: www.facebook.com/testdream Twitter: @testdream *** Our entire catalogue is available through iTunes, Stitcher, and Google Play.

    S14E7: Jesus Christ Can Do The Mashed Potato

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 31, 2024 64:16


    Welcome to The Cluttered Desk! In this episode, Andrew and Colin discuss the three-part Netflix documentary film Dancing for the Devil: The 7M TikTok Cult (2024). They also return to authorial intent as a framing device to explore the narratives the documentary elects not to entertain. Enjoy!  *** Our full episode on authorial intent is available here. *** The Coda: Equal Exchange Organic Coffee Blend and Jim's Organic Sweet Love Blend *** Here are links for this episode: Andrew's recommendation: Jason Hardy Songs Colin's recommendation: 7 Days in Hell (2015) ***  Please contact us at any of these locations: Website: www.thecdpodcast.com Email: thecluttereddeskpodcast@gmail.com Twitter: @TheCDPodcast Facebook: www.facebook.com/thecdpodcast Andrew is on Twitter @AndrewPatrickH1 (Twitter non grata) Colin is on Twitter @ColinAshleyCox *** We want to thank Test Dream for supplying The Cluttered Desk's theme music. You can find Test Dream at any of these locations: Website: testdream.bandcamp.com Facebook: www.facebook.com/testdream Twitter: @testdream *** Our entire catalogue is available through iTunes, Stitcher, and Google Play.

    S14E6: Andrew Hicks got that PhD rizz

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 28, 2024 76:24


    Welcome to The Cluttered Desk! In this episode, Andrew and Colin discuss the final step of Andrew's PhD program. Enjoy!  *** The Coda: HOPPENHEIMER and LaCroix Beach Plum *** Here are links for this episode: Andrew's recommendation: Dungeons and Daddies Podcast Colin's recommendation: Why Theory's recent episode on prequels and The Dear Committee Triology by Julie Schumacher  ***  Please contact us at any of these locations: Website: www.thecdpodcast.com Email: thecluttereddeskpodcast@gmail.com Twitter: @TheCDPodcast Facebook: www.facebook.com/thecdpodcast Andrew is on Twitter @AndrewPatrickH1 (Twitter non grata) Colin is on Twitter @ColinAshleyCox *** We want to thank Test Dream for supplying The Cluttered Desk's theme music. You can find Test Dream at any of these locations: Website: testdream.bandcamp.com Facebook: www.facebook.com/testdream Twitter: @testdream *** Our entire catalogue is available through iTunes, Stitcher, and Google Play.

    S14E5: X-Men '97 Part 2

    Play Episode Listen Later May 31, 2024 86:39


    Welcome to The Cluttered Desk! In this episode, Andrew and Colin discuss the final five episodes of Season 1 of X-Men '97. Enjoy!  *** The Coda: J.T.S. Brown Bourbon and sparkling water and Jim's Organic Coffee Sweet Love Blend *** Here are links for this episode: Andrew's recommendation: Pontypool (2008) Colin's recommendation: Racecraft: The Soul of Inequality in American Life by Karen E. Fields and Barbara J. Fields and wire racks ***  Please contact us at any of these locations: Website: www.thecdpodcast.com Email: thecluttereddeskpodcast@gmail.com Twitter: @TheCDPodcast Facebook: www.facebook.com/thecdpodcast Andrew is on Twitter @AndrewPatrickH1 (Twitter non grata) Colin is on Twitter @ColinAshleyCox *** We want to thank Test Dream for supplying The Cluttered Desk's theme music. You can find Test Dream at any of these locations: Website: testdream.bandcamp.com Facebook: www.facebook.com/testdream Twitter: @testdream *** Our entire catalogue is available through iTunes, Stitcher, and Google Play.

    S14E4: To Me, My Nostalgia (X-Men '97)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 30, 2024 63:10


    Welcome to The Cluttered Desk! In this episode, Andrew and Colin discuss the first five episodes of X-Men '97. Enjoy!  *** The Coda: Hopadillo from Karbach Brewing and Jim's Organic Coffee Sweet Love Blend *** Here are links for this episode: Andrew's recommendation: This by Earth Suits Colin's recommendation: Bunny by Mona Awad and "Is There Something in the Movies?" by Samia *** Please contact us at any of these locations: Website: www.thecdpodcast.com Email: thecluttereddeskpodcast@gmail.com Twitter: @TheCDPodcast Facebook: www.facebook.com/thecdpodcast Andrew is on Twitter @AndrewPatrickH1 (Twitter non grata) Colin is on Twitter @ColinAshleyCox *** We want to thank Test Dream for supplying The Cluttered Desk's theme music. You can find Test Dream at any of these locations: Website: testdream.bandcamp.com Facebook: www.facebook.com/testdream Twitter: @testdream *** Our entire catalogue is available through iTunes, Stitcher, and Google Play.

    S14E3: Ghost Protocols

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 30, 2024 81:37


    Welcome to The Cluttered Desk! In this episode, Andrew and Colin each discuss an idea or concept that has recently haunted them. Enjoy!  *** The Coda: Andalusia Whisky Company's Stryker and Saint Arnold's Spring Spring Bock and Jim's Organic Coffee Sweet Love Blend *** Here are links for this episode: Andrew's recommendation: X-Men '97 Colin's recommendation: X-Men '97 and the productivity app Notion *** Please contact us at any of these locations: Website: www.thecdpodcast.com Email: thecluttereddeskpodcast@gmail.com Twitter: @TheCDPodcast Facebook: www.facebook.com/thecdpodcast Andrew is on Twitter @AndrewPatrickH1 (Twitter non grata) Colin is on Twitter @ColinAshleyCox *** We want to thank Test Dream for supplying The Cluttered Desk's theme music. You can find Test Dream at any of these locations: Website: testdream.bandcamp.com Facebook: www.facebook.com/testdream Twitter: @testdream *** Our entire catalogue is available through iTunes, Stitcher, and Google Play.

    S14E2: Deadpool 2 (Tolkien's Version)

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 28, 2024 81:09


    Welcome to The Cluttered Desk! In this episode, Andrew and Colin discuss the 2018 film Deadpool 2. Enjoy! *** Episode Notes: Tolkien's essay references in this episode is available here. *** The Coda: Saint Arnold Tarnation Unreasonably Strong Ale and Jim's Organic Coffee Sweet Love Blend *** Here are links for this episode: Andrew's recommendation: The podcast, Straight White American Jesus Colin's recommendation: Mari Ruti's book, The Ethics of Opting Out *** Please contact us at any of these locations: Website: www.thecdpodcast.com Email: thecluttereddeskpodcast@gmail.com Twitter: @TheCDPodcast Facebook: www.facebook.com/thecdpodcast Andrew is on Twitter @AndrewPatrickH1 (Twitter non grata) Colin is on Twitter @ColinAshleyCox *** We want to thank Test Dream for supplying The Cluttered Desk's theme music. You can find Test Dream at any of these locations: Website: testdream.bandcamp.com Facebook: www.facebook.com/testdream Twitter: @testdream *** Our entire catalogue is available through iTunes, Stitcher, and Google Play.

    S14E1: Personal Shopper (2016)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 27, 2024 76:50


    Welcome to The Cluttered Desk! In this episode, Andrew and Colin discuss the 2016 film Personal Shopper. Enjoy! *** Episode Notes: The Why Theory episode about Freud's "Mourning and Melancholia" is available here. *** The Coda: Winking Owl Wine and Jim's Organic Coffee Sweet Love Blend *** Here are links for this episode: Andrew's recommendation: The Lighthouse (2019) and The Killing of the Scared Dear (2018) Colin's recommendation: Olivia Rodrigo's album, GUTS (2023) *** Please contact us at any of these locations: Website: www.thecdpodcast.com Email: thecluttereddeskpodcast@gmail.com Twitter: @TheCDPodcast Facebook: www.facebook.com/thecdpodcast Andrew is on Twitter @AndrewPatrickH1 (Twitter non grata) Colin is on Twitter @ColinAshleyCox *** We want to thank Test Dream for supplying The Cluttered Desk's theme music. You can find Test Dream at any of these locations: Website: testdream.bandcamp.com Facebook: www.facebook.com/testdream Twitter: @testdream *** Our entire catalogue is available through iTunes, Stitcher, and Google Play.

    S13E12: Cluttered Desk, eh? Doesn't ring a bell

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 28, 2023 75:05


    Welcome to The Cluttered Desk! In this annual Simpsons episode, Andrew and Colin discuss Springfield's primary antagonist, C. Montgomery Burns. Enjoy! *** Episodes: "Last Exit to Springfield" (4.17) "Rosebud" (5.4) "Two Dozen and One Greyhounds" (6.20) *** The Coda: Celebration IPA from Sierra Nevada  *** Here are links for this episode: Andrew's recommendation: The Beach House (2019) Colin's recommendation: Taylor Swift's Lover (2019) *** Please contact us at any of these locations: Website: www.thecdpodcast.com Email: thecluttereddeskpodcast@gmail.com Twitter: @TheCDPodcast Facebook: www.facebook.com/thecdpodcast Andrew is on Twitter @AndrewPatrickH1 (Twitter non grata) Colin is on Twitter @ColinAshleyCox *** We want to thank Test Dream for supplying The Cluttered Desk's theme music. You can find Test Dream at any of these locations: Website: testdream.bandcamp.com Facebook: www.facebook.com/testdream Twitter: @testdream *** Our entire catalogue is available through iTunes, Stitcher, and Google Play.

    S13E11: The Maternal Masculine Figure in The Intern (2015)

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 30, 2023 81:29


    Welcome to The Cluttered Desk! In this episode, Andrew and Colin discuss masculinity, femininity, and the 2015 film, The Intern. Enjoy! *** The Coda: Andrew: Samuel Adams Winter Lager Colin: Very Old Barton  *** Here are links for this episode: Andrew's recommendation: Mike Flanagan's Letterboxd page, Sensor (2020), and No One Will Save You (2023) Colin's recommendation: Hannah McGregor's book, A Sentimental Education *** Please contact us at any of these locations: Website: www.thecdpodcast.com Email: thecluttereddeskpodcast@gmail.com Twitter: @TheCDPodcast Facebook: www.facebook.com/thecdpodcast Andrew is on Twitter @AndrewPatrickH1 (Twitter non grata) Colin is on Twitter @ColinAshleyCox *** We want to thank Test Dream for supplying The Cluttered Desk's theme music. You can find Test Dream at any of these locations: Website: testdream.bandcamp.com Facebook: www.facebook.com/testdream Twitter: @testdream *** Our entire catalogue is available through iTunes, Stitcher, and Google Play.

    S13E10: “Prepare yourself to ingest 15 pounds of raw cluttered desk meat”

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 31, 2023 79:28


    Welcome to The Cluttered Desk! In this episode, Andrew and Colin go primal by exploring food theory and The Liver King! Enjoy! Theory text: Claude Fischler, "Food, Self and Indentity" *** The Coda: Andrew: Montucky Cold Snack Colin: A red wine, maybe? *** Here are links for this episode: Andrew's recommendation: The Fall of the House of Usher (miniseries) and Angel in Realtime by Gang of Youths Colin's recommendation: The Menu (2022) and "Invisible Touch" by Genesis, oh, and also, Suits *** Please contact us at any of these locations: Website: www.thecdpodcast.com Email: thecluttereddeskpodcast@gmail.com Twitter: @TheCDPodcast Facebook: www.facebook.com/thecdpodcast Andrew is on Twitter @AndrewPatrickH1 (Twitter non grata) Colin is on Twitter @ColinAshleyCox *** We want to thank Test Dream for supplying The Cluttered Desk's theme music. You can find Test Dream at any of these locations: Website: testdream.bandcamp.com Facebook: www.facebook.com/testdream Twitter: @testdream *** Our entire catalogue is available through iTunes, Stitcher, and Google Play.

    S13E9: The beer garden of liberty must be refreshed with the blood of senators and Ph.D. candidates

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 30, 2023 71:31


    Welcome to The Cluttered Desk! In this episode, Andrew and Colin discuss Andrew's dissertation prospectus defense and Ted Cruz's fight for libation liberty! Enjoy! *** The Coda: Andrew: Jim Beam Double Oak Twice Barrelled Colin: Hopping Nomad IPA *** Here are links for this episode: Andrew's recommendation: What We Do in the Shadows (series) Colin's recommendation: More Suits and Joan Didion's Political Fictions  *** Please contact us at any of these locations: Website: www.thecdpodcast.com Email: thecluttereddeskpodcast@gmail.com Twitter: @TheCDPodcast Facebook: www.facebook.com/thecdpodcast Andrew is on Twitter @AndrewPatrickH1 (Twitter non grata) Colin is on Twitter @ColinAshleyCox *** We want to thank Test Dream for supplying The Cluttered Desk's theme music. You can find Test Dream at any of these locations: Website: testdream.bandcamp.com Facebook: www.facebook.com/testdream Twitter: @testdream *** Our entire catalogue is available through iTunes, Stitcher, and Google Play.

    S13E8: Deadpool (2016)

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 31, 2023 64:59


    Welcome to The Cluttered Desk! In this episode, Andrew and Colin discuss the 2016 film Deadpool. Enjoy! *** The Coda: Andrew: Sauvignon Blanc Colin: Highland Brewing's Clawhammer *** Here are links for this episode: Andrew's recommendation: Marvel Snap Colin's recommendation: More Suits and trying the chips on an omlette dish from The Bear  *** Please contact us at any of these locations: Website: www.thecdpodcast.com Email: thecluttereddeskpodcast@gmail.com Twitter: @TheCDPodcast Facebook: www.facebook.com/thecdpodcast Andrew is on Twitter @AndrewPatrickH1 (Twitter non grata) Colin is on Twitter @ColinAshleyCox *** We want to thank Test Dream for supplying The Cluttered Desk's theme music. You can find Test Dream at any of these locations: Website: testdream.bandcamp.com Facebook: www.facebook.com/testdream Twitter: @testdream *** Our entire catalogue is available through iTunes, Stitcher, and Google Play.

    S13E7: Andrew's Cat Has Feelings: On Affect Theory

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 31, 2023 85:42


    Welcome to The Cluttered Desk Podcast! In this episode, Andrew and Colin explore Affect Theory, a theoretical framework that organizes and defines different "affects," which is to say, feelings and emotions. Enjoy! *** Episode Resources: The Affect Theory Reader, edited by Melissa Gregg and Gregory J. Seigworth Cruel Optimism by Lauren Berlant The Work of Mari Ruti Witch, Please episode on Motherhood Witch, Please episode on Sentimentality RTS Washington Faculty Podcast episode on Affect Theory *** The Coda: Andrew: Wild Turkey 101 Colin: Hopping Nomad Session IPA *** Here are links for this episode: Andrew's recommendation: Goblin Market Colin's recommendation: Suits *** Please contact us at any of these locations: Website: www.thecdpodcast.com Email: thecluttereddeskpodcast@gmail.com Twitter: @TheCDPodcast Facebook: www.facebook.com/thecdpodcast Andrew is on Twitter @AndrewPatrickH1 (Twitter non grata) Colin is on Twitter @ColinAshleyCox *** We want to thank Test Dream for supplying The Cluttered Desk Podcast's theme music. You can find Test Dream at any of these locations: Website: testdream.bandcamp.com Facebook: www.facebook.com/testdream Twitter: @testdream *** Our entire catalogue is available through iTunes, Stitcher, and Google Play.

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    S13E6: Spencer (2021)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 20, 2023 74:53


    Welcome to The Cluttered Desk Podcast! In this episode, Andrew and Colin discuss the 2021 film Spencer. They discuss the film as a potential gothic text and complicate its ending by thinking through the film's many genre shifts. Enjoy! *** The Coda: Andrew: Balcones Pilgrimage After Peat Single Malt Whiskey Colin: Sam Adams Boston Lager  *** Here are links for this episode: Andrew's recommendation: The work of Cormac McCarthy  Colin's recommendation: The work of Mari Ruti, specifically The Case for Falling in Love, Penis Envy and Other Bad Feelings, and The Ethics of Opting Out *** Please contact us at any of these locations: Website: www.thecdpodcast.com Email: thecluttereddeskpodcast@gmail.com Twitter: @TheCDPodcast Facebook: www.facebook.com/thecdpodcast Andrew is on Twitter @AndrewPatrickH1 (Twitter non grata) Colin is on Twitter @ColinAshleyCox *** We want to thank Test Dream for supplying The Cluttered Desk Podcast's theme music. You can find Test Dream at any of these locations: Website: testdream.bandcamp.com Facebook: www.facebook.com/testdream Twitter: @testdream *** Our entire catalogue is available through iTunes, Stitcher, and Google Play.

    S13E5: Andrew Hicks Enters the (Re)Home Stretch

    Play Episode Listen Later May 25, 2023 62:05


    Welcome to The Cluttered Desk Podcast! In this episode, Andrew updates Colin on his Ph.D. exploits by defining and describing the dissertation prospectus. *** The Coda: Andrew: Montucky Cold Snack by MCS Colin: Summerfest by Sierra Nevada Brewing Co. *** Here are links for this episode: Andrew's recommendations: The Bear (2022) Colin's recommendations: Coffee and Cigarettes (2003) *** Please contact us at any of these locations: Website: www.thecdpodcast.com Email: thecluttereddeskpodcast@gmail.com Twitter: @TheCDPodcast Facebook: www.facebook.com/thecdpodcast Andrew is on Twitter @AndrewPatrickH1 (Twitter non grata) Colin is on Twitter @ColinAshleyCox *** We want to thank Test Dream for supplying The Cluttered Desk Podcast's theme music. You can find Test Dream at any of these locations: Website: testdream.bandcamp.com Facebook: www.facebook.com/testdream Twitter: @testdream *** Our entire catalogue is available through iTunes, Stitcher, and Google Play.

    S13E4: Thomas Wolfe's The Lost Boy

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 30, 2023 58:20


    Welcome to The Cluttered Desk Podcast! In this episode, Andrew and Colin discuss the Thomas Wolfe novella, The Lost Boy.  Here is a full-text version of the text: http://xroads.virginia.edu/~DRBR/wolfe.html *** The Coda:  Andrew: Summer Pils from Saint Arnold Colin: Ruby Red American Ale from Fat Bottom Brewing *** Here are links for this episode: Andrew's recommendations: Brand New Cherry Flavor Colin's recommendations: Phantom Thread (2017) *** Please contact us at any of these locations: Website: www.thecdpodcast.com Email: thecluttereddeskpodcast@gmail.com Twitter: @TheCDPodcast  Facebook: www.facebook.com/thecdpodcast Andrew is on Twitter @AndrewPatrickH1 (Twitter non grata) Colin is on Twitter @ColinAshleyCox  *** We want to thank Test Dream for supplying The Cluttered Desk Podcast's theme music. You can find Test Dream at any of these locations: Website: testdream.bandcamp.com Facebook: www.facebook.com/testdream Twitter: @testdream *** Our entire catalogue is available through iTunes, Stitcher, and Google Play.

    S13E3: English Majors...Assemble.

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 31, 2023 69:39


    Welcome to The Cluttered Desk Podcast! In this episode, Andrew and Colin discuss a long-form essay published in The New Yorker that caused every English major to have a Twitter meltdown.  From The New Yorker: "The End of the English Major" by Nathan Heller *** The Coda:  Andrew: Banger Nights from Saint Arnold Colin: Ruby Red American Ale from Fat Bottom Brewing *** Here are links for this episode: Andrew's recommendations: The podcast, American Hysteria Colin's recommendations: The recent Witch Please episode on witch hunts and the new boygenius album, the record *** Please contact us at any of these locations: Website: www.thecdpodcast.com Email: thecluttereddeskpodcast@gmail.com Twitter: @TheCDPodcast  Facebook: www.facebook.com/thecdpodcast Andrew is on Twitter @AndrewPatrickH1 (Twitter non grata) Colin is on Twitter @ColinAshleyCox  *** We want to thank Test Dream for supplying The Cluttered Desk Podcast's theme music. You can find Test Dream at any of these locations: Website: testdream.bandcamp.com Facebook: www.facebook.com/testdream Twitter: @testdream *** Our entire catalogue is available through iTunes, Stitcher, and Google Play.

    S13E2: PhD Level Grinding

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 28, 2023 73:44


    Welcome to The Cluttered Desk Podcast! In this episode, Andrew and Colin draft their favorite aspects of graduate school.  *** The Coda:  Andrew: 4 Giants and the Haze of Destiny from Founders Brewing Co.  Colin: Pernicious IPA from Wicked Weed Brewing *** Here are links for this episode: Andrew's recommendations: The Ted Lasso Season 3 Teaser Trailer and making hummus at home Colin's recommendations: She-Hulk: Attorney at Law *** Please contact us at any of these locations: Website: www.thecdpodcast.com Email: thecluttereddeskpodcast@gmail.com Twitter: @TheCDPodcast  Facebook: www.facebook.com/thecdpodcast Andrew is on Twitter @AndrewPatrickH1 (Twitter non grata) Colin is on Twitter @ColinAshleyCox  *** We want to thank Test Dream for supplying The Cluttered Desk Podcast's theme music. You can find Test Dream at any of these locations: Website: testdream.bandcamp.com Facebook: www.facebook.com/testdream Twitter: @testdream *** Our entire catalogue is available through iTunes, Stitcher, and Google Play.

    S13E1: X-Men: Days of Future Past (2014)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 31, 2023 68:17


    Welcome to The Cluttered Desk Podcast! In this episode, Andrew and Colin discuss the 2014 superhero film X-Men: Days of Future Past. Enjoy! *** The Coda:  Andrew: Uncle Nearest 1865 Premium Aged Whiskey  Colin: Eighty from Yee-Haw Brewing Company *** Here are links for this episode: Andrew's recommendations: Knifepoint Horror: "Colony" and "Gifters" Colin's recommendations: Station Agent (2003) *** Please contact us at any of these locations: Website: www.thecdpodcast.com Email: thecluttereddeskpodcast@gmail.com Twitter: @TheCDPodcast  Facebook: www.facebook.com/thecdpodcast Andrew is on Twitter @AndrewPatrickH1 (Twitter non grata) Colin is on Twitter @ColinAshleyCox  *** We want to thank Test Dream for supplying The Cluttered Desk Podcast's theme music. You can find Test Dream at any of these locations: Website: testdream.bandcamp.com Facebook: www.facebook.com/testdream Twitter: @testdream *** Our entire catalogue is available through iTunes, Stitcher, and Google Play.

    S12E12: The Simpsons! Volume 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 31, 2022 85:09


    Welcome to The Cluttered Desk Podcast! In this episode, Andrew and Colin return to The Simpsons with a few Lisa-centric episodes. Enjoy! Episodes:   *** The Coda:  Andrew: Montucky Snackable Light Beer Colin: Dunkin' Decaf Coffee *** Here are links for this episode: Andrew's recommendations: Cunk on Earth Colin's recommendations: Taylor Swift's Midnights and Bob Dylan's Christmas in the Heart  *** Please contact us at any of these locations: Website: www.thecdpodcast.com Email: thecluttereddeskpodcast@gmail.com Twitter: @TheCDPodcast  Facebook: www.facebook.com/thecdpodcast Andrew is on Twitter @AndrewPatrickH1 (Twitter non grata) Colin is on Twitter @ColinAshleyCox  *** We want to thank Test Dream for supplying The Cluttered Desk Podcast's theme music. You can find Test Dream at any of these locations: Website: testdream.bandcamp.com Facebook: www.facebook.com/testdream Twitter: @testdream *** Our entire catalogue is available through iTunes, Stitcher, and Google Play.

    S12E11: Bingeable Jesus Content

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 27, 2022 69:49


    Welcome to The Cluttered Desk Podcast! In this episode, Andrew and Colin explore several ways Christianity functions as a commodity. Enjoy! *** The Coda:  Andrew: Festbier by SpindleTap Brewery  Colin: A red wine from Aldi (maybe the $8 bottle?) *** Here are links for this episode: Andrew's recommendations: What Would Jesus Deconstruct? by John D. Caputo and Barbarian (2022) Colin's recommendations: 5-4 Podcast and If Books Could Kill Podcast *** Please contact us at any of these locations: Website: www.thecdpodcast.com Email: thecluttereddeskpodcast@gmail.com Twitter: @TheCDPodcast  Facebook: www.facebook.com/thecdpodcast Andrew is on Twitter @AndrewPatrickH1 (Twitter non grata) Colin is on Twitter @ColinAshleyCox  *** We want to thank Test Dream for supplying The Cluttered Desk Podcast's theme music. You can find Test Dream at any of these locations: Website: testdream.bandcamp.com Facebook: www.facebook.com/testdream Twitter: @testdream *** Our entire catalogue is available through iTunes, Stitcher, and Google Play.

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    S12E10: Andrew Hicks, The Greatest Show on Earth

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 26, 2022 77:11


    Welcome to The Cluttered Desk Podcast! In this episode, Andrew and Colin explore the newest phase of Andrew's Ph.D. process. In addition, they discuss a text on one of Andrew's reading lists: Ralph Ellison's masterpiece, Invisible Man.  *** The Coda:  Andrew: Kombucha and Bourbon  Colin: A red wine from Aldi (maybe the $8 bottle?) *** Here are links for this episode: Andrew's recommendations: The Border Trilogy by Cormac McCarthy   Colin's recommendations: Vertigo (1958) *** Please contact us at any of these locations: Website: www.thecdpodcast.com Email: thecluttereddeskpodcast@gmail.com Twitter: @TheCDPodcast  Facebook: www.facebook.com/thecdpodcast Andrew is on Twitter @AndrewPatrickH1 (Twitter non grata) Colin is on Twitter @ColinAshleyCox  *** We want to thank Test Dream for supplying The Cluttered Desk Podcast's theme music. You can find Test Dream at any of these locations: Website: testdream.bandcamp.com Facebook: www.facebook.com/testdream Twitter: @testdream *** Our entire catalogue is available through iTunes, Stitcher, and Google Play.

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    S12E9: Maintenance Phase and Vulnerable Conversations

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 30, 2022 63:41


    Welcome to The Cluttered Desk Podcast! In this episode, Andrew and Colin discuss the informational podcast Maintenance Phase. In addition, they explore ways of having conversations while feeling vulnerable and how their podcast listening sensibilities have changed and evolved over the life of The Cluttered Desk Podcast. *** The Coda:  Andrew: Oktoberfest 2022 by St. Arnold Brewing Company Colin: Old Tub Bourbon  *** Here are links for this episode: Andrew's recommendations: The Lord of the Rings: Rings of Power and The Sandman (TV series) Colin's recommendations: Put pickles on your scrambled eggs *** Please contact us at any of these locations: Website: www.thecdpodcast.com Email: thecluttereddeskpodcast@gmail.com Twitter: @TheCDPodcast  Facebook: www.facebook.com/thecdpodcast Andrew is on Twitter @AndrewPatrickH1 (Twitter non grata) Colin is on Twitter @ColinAshleyCox  *** We want to thank Test Dream for supplying The Cluttered Desk Podcast's theme music. You can find Test Dream at any of these locations: Website: testdream.bandcamp.com Facebook: www.facebook.com/testdream Twitter: @testdream *** Our entire catalogue is available through iTunes, Stitcher, and Google Play.

    S12E8: More X-Men Content! (House of X/Powers of X)

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 30, 2022 88:39


    Welcome to The Cluttered Desk Podcast! In this episode, Andrew and Colin discuss Jonathan Hickman's House of X/Powers of X. Enjoy! *** The Coda:  Andrew: Winking Owl Cabernet Sauvignon Colin: Jack Daniel's Bottled-in-Bond *** Here are links for this episode: Andrew's recommendations: The Tumbler's Willy Podcast Colin's recommendations: Unholy: Why White Evangelicals Worship at the Altar of Donald Trump by Sarah Posner *** Please contact us at any of these locations: Website: www.thecdpodcast.com Email: thecluttereddeskpodcast@gmail.com Twitter: @TheCDPodcast  Facebook: www.facebook.com/thecdpodcast Andrew is on Twitter @AndrewPatrickH1 (Twitter non grata) Colin is on Twitter @ColinAshleyCox  *** We want to thank Test Dream for supplying The Cluttered Desk Podcast's theme music. You can find Test Dream at any of these locations: Website: testdream.bandcamp.com Facebook: www.facebook.com/testdream Twitter: @testdream *** Our entire catalogue is available through iTunes, Stitcher, and Google Play.

    S12E7: My Two Mutant Dads (X-Men: First Class)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 27, 2022 91:39


    Welcome to The Cluttered Desk Podcast! In this episode, Andrew and Colin return to the X-Men film franchise by discussing the groovy 2011 reboot, X-Men: First Class. Enjoy! *** The Coda:  Andrew: AVL IPA from Highland Brewing Company  Colin: Wild Turkey Longbranch from Wild Turkey *** Here are links for this episode: Andrew's recommendations: Aunty Donna's Big Ol' House of Fun  and House of X and Powers of X Colin's recommendations: The Power Worshoppers by Katherine Stewart and Critical Race Theory and Jordan Peele's Get Out by Kevin Wynter *** Please contact us at any of these locations: Website: www.thecdpodcast.com Email: thecluttereddeskpodcast@gmail.com Twitter: @TheCDPodcast  Facebook: www.facebook.com/thecdpodcast Andrew is on Twitter @AndrewPatrickH1 (Twitter non grata) Colin is on Twitter @ColinAshleyCox  *** We want to thank Test Dream for supplying The Cluttered Desk Podcast's theme music. You can find Test Dream at any of these locations: Website: testdream.bandcamp.com Facebook: www.facebook.com/testdream Twitter: @testdream *** Our entire catalogue is available through iTunes, Stitcher, and Google Play.

    S12E6: Russian Doll, Season 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 27, 2022 93:46


    Welcome to The Cluttered Desk Podcast! In this episode, Andrew and Colin return to the Netflix series Russian Doll, which released its second season earlier this month. Enjoy! *** The Coda:  Andrew: The Hungarian Hicks (The Poor Man's Gin and Tonic) -New Amsterdam Gin -Strawberry Sparkling Water -Lime Juice Colin: Pabst Blue Ribbon beer *** Here are links for this episode: Andrew's recommendation: The podcast, That Happens! and Invisible Man by Ralph Ellison Colin's recommendation: Lords of the Realm: The Real History of Baseball by John Helyar *** Please contact us at any of these locations: Website: www.thecdpodcast.com Email: thecluttereddeskpodcast@gmail.com Twitter: @TheCDPodcast  Facebook: www.facebook.com/thecdpodcast Andrew is on Twitter @AndrewPatrickH1 (Twitter non grata) Colin is on Twitter @ColinAshleyCox  *** We want to thank Test Dream for supplying The Cluttered Desk Podcast's theme music. You can find Test Dream at any of these locations: Website: testdream.bandcamp.com Facebook: www.facebook.com/testdream Twitter: @testdream *** Our entire catalogue is available through iTunes, Stitcher, and Google Play.

    S12E5: The Babe Ruth Diet

    Play Episode Listen Later May 31, 2022 76:09


    Welcome to The Cluttered Desk Podcast! In this episode, Andrew and Colin discuss Andrew's first experience at an academic conference and the recent SNL sketch, "50s Baseball Broadcast" featuring Natasha Lyonne. Enjoy! *** Here is a link to the SNL sketch we discuss in this episode: https://youtu.be/qrQEnCajwdM *** The Coda:  Andrew: Dr. Enuf Colin: Jim's Organic Coffee *** Here are links for this episode: Andrew's recommendation: Wordle and the Netflix series, I Think You Should Leave with Tim Robinson Colin's recommendation: Todd McGowan's book, Only a Joke Can Save Us, Renegade Cut's YouTube video essay, "Saturday Neoliberalism," and the SNL sketch, "Cigarette Show" *** Please contact us at any of these locations: Website: www.thecdpodcast.com Email: thecluttereddeskpodcast@gmail.com Twitter: @TheCDPodcast  Facebook: www.facebook.com/thecdpodcast Andrew is on Twitter @AndrewPatrickH1 (Twitter non grata) Colin is on Twitter @ColinAshleyCox  *** We want to thank Test Dream for supplying The Cluttered Desk Podcast's theme music. You can find Test Dream at any of these locations: Website: testdream.bandcamp.com Facebook: www.facebook.com/testdream Twitter: @testdream *** Our entire catalogue is available through iTunes, Stitcher, and Google Play.

    S12E4: Baseball!

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 28, 2022 74:56


    Welcome to The Cluttered Desk Podcast! In this episode, Colin welcomes special guest Jason Hardy to discuss interesting narratives for the new Major League Baseball season. Plus, they take a moment and pitch Andrew on teams to follow this season. Enjoy! *** The Coda:  Jason: Modelo Especial  Colin: The Federalist Cabernet Sauvignon *** Here are links for this episode: Jason's recommendation: The Prodigal Son by Ry Cooder Colin's recommendation: Night Drive by Chromatics *** Please contact us at any of these locations: Website: www.thecdpodcast.com Email: thecluttereddeskpodcast@gmail.com Twitter: @TheCDPodcast  Facebook: www.facebook.com/thecdpodcast Andrew is on Twitter @AndrewPatrickH1 (Twitter non grata) Colin is on Twitter @ColinAshleyCox  *** We want to thank Test Dream for supplying The Cluttered Desk Podcast's theme music. You can find Test Dream at any of these locations: Website: testdream.bandcamp.com Facebook: www.facebook.com/testdream Twitter: @testdream *** Our entire catalogue is available through iTunes, Stitcher, and Google Play.

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    S12E3: Psychoanalysis, Vol. 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 2, 2022 77:23


    Welcome to The Cluttered Desk Podcast! In this episode, Colin and Andrew discuss psychoanalysis, specifically Freud's text, Five Lectures on Psycho-Analysis. *** The Coda:  Andrew: Lone Star Light from Lone Star Brewing Company Colin: Jim's Organic French Roast Decaf Coffee *** Here are links for this episode: Andrew's recommendation: No One Can Know About This (podcast) Colin's recommendation: Network (1976) *** Please contact us at any of these locations: Website: www.thecdpodcast.com Email: thecluttereddeskpodcast@gmail.com Twitter: @TheCDPodcast  Facebook: www.facebook.com/thecdpodcast Andrew is on Twitter @AndrewPatrickH1 (Twitter non grata) Colin is on Twitter @ColinAshleyCox  *** We want to thank Test Dream for supplying The Cluttered Desk Podcast's theme music. You can find Test Dream at any of these locations: Website: testdream.bandcamp.com Facebook: www.facebook.com/testdream Twitter: @testdream *** Our entire catalogue is available through iTunes, Stitcher, and Google Play.

    S12E2: The Passion of the Cruz and other bad interpretations

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 26, 2022 57:03


    Welcome to The Cluttered Desk Podcast! In this episode, Colin and Andrew discuss Ted Cruz, Thanos, and bad interpretations. *** The Coda:  Andrew: Talisker Storm Scotch Whisky Colin: Evan Williams White Label  *** Here are links for this episode: Andrew's recommendation: Archive 81 (the Netflix series) Colin's recommendation: Spencer (2021) *** Please contact us at any of these locations: Website: www.thecdpodcast.com Email: thecluttereddeskpodcast@gmail.com Twitter: @TheCDPodcast  Facebook: www.facebook.com/thecdpodcast Andrew is on Twitter @AndrewPatrickH1 (Twitter non grata) Colin is on Twitter @ColinAshleyCox  *** We want to thank Test Dream for supplying The Cluttered Desk Podcast's theme music. You can find Test Dream at any of these locations: Website: testdream.bandcamp.com Facebook: www.facebook.com/testdream Twitter: @testdream *** Our entire catalogue is available through iTunes, Stitcher, and Google Play.

    S12E1: Pandemic, Year Three

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 30, 2022 47:43


    Welcome to The Cluttered Desk Podcast! In this episode, Colin and Andrew discuss entering another year of the pandemic and risk capital.  *** The Coda:  Andrew: Cold Mountain by Highland Brewing Co. Colin: Old Grand-Dad 114 Bourbon Whisky *** Here are links for this episode: Andrew's recommendation: The album "Go Farther in Lightness" by Gang of Youths Colin's recommendation: Beach Bunny *** Please contact us at any of these locations: Website: www.thecdpodcast.com Email: thecluttereddeskpodcast@gmail.com Twitter: @TheCDPodcast  Facebook: www.facebook.com/thecdpodcast Andrew is on Twitter @AndrewPatrickH1 (Twitter non grata) Colin is on Twitter @ColinAshleyCox  *** We want to thank Test Dream for supplying The Cluttered Desk Podcast's theme music. You can find Test Dream at any of these locations: Website: testdream.bandcamp.com Facebook: www.facebook.com/testdream Twitter: @testdream *** Our entire catalogue is available through iTunes, Stitcher, and Google Play.

    S11E9: The Simpsons!

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 29, 2021 89:02


    Welcome to The Cluttered Desk Podcast! In this episode, Colin and Andrew discuss The Simpsons! Here are the episodes under consideration: S5E7: "Bart's Inner Child" S6E5: "Sideshow Bob Roberts" S7E4: "Bart Sells His Soul" S7E5: "Lisa the Vegetarian" S12E9: "HOMR" *** The Coda:  Andrew: Chasin' Freshies from Deschutes Brewery Colin: Sweet Love Blend from Jim's Organic Coffee *** Here are links for this episode: Andrew's recommendation: "Schopenhauer in Berlin" by Emperor X Colin's recommendation: X-Men: The Last Stand (novel) by Chris Claremont *** Please contact us at any of these locations: Website: www.thecdpodcast.com Email: thecluttereddeskpodcast@gmail.com Twitter: @TheCDPodcast  Facebook: www.facebook.com/thecdpodcast Andrew is on Twitter @AndrewPatrickH1 (Twitter non grata) Colin is on Twitter @ColinAshleyCox  *** We want to thank Test Dream for supplying The Cluttered Desk Podcast's theme music. You can find Test Dream at any of these locations: Website: testdream.bandcamp.com Facebook: www.facebook.com/testdream Twitter: @testdream *** Our entire catalogue is available through iTunes, Stitcher, and Google Play.

    S11E8: “Civil Disobedience, Bub” or that episode when The Cluttered Desk Podcast talks The Wolverine (2013)

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 30, 2021 85:53


    Welcome to The Cluttered Desk Podcast! In this episode, Colin and Andrew discuss another X-Men movie, 2013's The Wolverine. *** The Coda:  Christmas Ale from Saint Arnold Brewing Company and 9-Year Knob Creek from Knob Creek Distilling Co. *** Here are links for this episode: Andrew's recommendation: The Simpsons  Colin's recommendation: Taylor Swift's Red (Taylor's Version) *** Please contact us at any of these locations: Website: www.thecdpodcast.com Email: thecluttereddeskpodcast@gmail.com Twitter: @TheCDPodcast  Facebook: www.facebook.com/thecdpodcast Andrew is on Twitter @AndrewPatrickH1 (Twitter non grata) Colin is on Twitter @ColinAshleyCox  *** We want to thank Test Dream for supplying The Cluttered Desk Podcast's theme music. You can find Test Dream at any of these locations: Website: testdream.bandcamp.com Facebook: www.facebook.com/testdream Twitter: @testdream *** Our entire catalogue is available through iTunes, Stitcher, and Google Play.

    S11E7: Andrew Hicks Talks Cormac McCarthy's The Road

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 30, 2021 61:00


    Welcome to The Cluttered Desk Podcast! In this episode, Colin and Andrew discuss Cormac McCarthy's novel, The Road.  *** The Coda:  Clawhammer by Highland Brewing Company and Johnnie Walker Black Label  *** Here are links for this episode: Andrew's recommendation: Loose Leaf Tea Colin's recommendation: Aack Cast Podcast *** Please contact us at any of these locations: Website: www.thecdpodcast.com Email: thecluttereddeskpodcast@gmail.com Twitter: @TheCDPodcast  Facebook: www.facebook.com/thecdpodcast Andrew is on Twitter @AndrewPatrickH1 (Twitter non grata) Colin is on Twitter @ColinAshleyCox  *** We want to thank Test Dream for supplying The Cluttered Desk Podcast's theme music. You can find Test Dream at any of these locations: Website: testdream.bandcamp.com Facebook: www.facebook.com/testdream Twitter: @testdream *** Our entire catalogue is available through iTunes, Stitcher, and Google Play.

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    S11E6: A Thinking Person's X-Men Movie (X-Men Origins: Wolverine)

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 27, 2021 68:43


    Welcome to The Cluttered Desk Podcast! In this episode, Colin and Andrew discuss X-Men Origins: Wolverine (2009). *** The Coda:  Chattanooga Whiskey 111 and Wild Turkey Rare Breed *** Here are links for this episode: Andrew's recommendation: The series Sweet Tooth on Netflix Colin's recommendation: Joseph Heller's Catch-22 *** Please contact us at any of these locations: Website: www.thecdpodcast.com Email: thecluttereddeskpodcast@gmail.com Twitter: @TheCDPodcast  Facebook: www.facebook.com/thecdpodcast Andrew is on Twitter @AndrewPatrickH1 (Twitter non grata) Colin is on Twitter @ColinAshleyCox  *** We want to thank Test Dream for supplying The Cluttered Desk Podcast's theme music. You can find Test Dream at any of these locations: Website: testdream.bandcamp.com Facebook: www.facebook.com/testdream Twitter: @testdream *** Our entire catalogue is available through iTunes, Stitcher, and Google Play.

    S11E5: An analysis of Todd McGowan's "Citizen Trump"

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 31, 2021 66:49


    Welcome to The Cluttered Desk Podcast! In this episode, Colin and Andrew discuss Todd McGowan's essay on Donald Trump, "Citizen Trump," published in the journal Continental Thought & Theory. Here is a link to McGowan's essay: https://www.academia.edu/45646627/Citizen_Trump *** The Coda:  Colin drinks tea...Andrew drinks coffee. They do not specify brands. *** Here are links for this episode: Andrew's recommendation: The podcast, The Rise and Fall of Mars Hill Colin's recommendation: Anna Kornbluh's The Order of Forms: Realism, Formalism, and Social Spaces, pour-over coffee, and Taylor Swift at large *** Please contact us at any of these locations: Website: www.thecdpodcast.com Email: thecluttereddeskpodcast@gmail.com Twitter: @TheCDPodcast  Facebook: www.facebook.com/thecdpodcast Andrew is on Twitter @AndrewPatrickH1 (Twitter non grata) Colin is on Twitter @ColinAshleyCox  *** We want to thank Test Dream for supplying The Cluttered Desk Podcast's theme music. You can find Test Dream at any of these locations: Website: testdream.bandcamp.com Facebook: www.facebook.com/testdream Twitter: @testdream *** Our entire catalogue is available through iTunes, Stitcher, and Google Play.

    S11E4: X-Men: The Last Stand (2006)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 29, 2021 73:02


    Welcome to The Cluttered Desk Podcast! In this episode, Colin and Andrew discuss X-Men: The Last Stand (2006). *** The Coda:  Lorelai IPA from Bhramari Brewing Company  *** Here are links for this episode: Andrew's recommendation: Living with Yourself (2019-Present) Colin's recommendation: I Think You Should Leave (2019-Present) *** Please contact us at any of these locations: Website: www.thecdpodcast.com Email: thecluttereddeskpodcast@gmail.com Twitter: @TheCDPodcast  Facebook: www.facebook.com/thecdpodcast Andrew is on Twitter @AndrewPatrickH1 (Twitter non grata) Colin is on Twitter @ColinAshleyCox  *** We want to thank Test Dream for supplying The Cluttered Desk Podcast's theme music. You can find Test Dream at any of these locations: Website: testdream.bandcamp.com Facebook: www.facebook.com/testdream Twitter: @testdream *** Our entire catalogue is available through iTunes, Stitcher, and Google Play.

    S11E3: A Slightly Less Tentative X-Men Movie (X2: X-Men United)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 30, 2021 78:18


    Welcome to The Cluttered Desk Podcast! In this episode, Colin and Andrew discuss the continuation of the X-Men film franchise, X2: X-Men United (2003). *** The Coda:  Wayfarer IPA by Green Man Brewery Yellowstone Hand-Picked Collection Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whisky  *** Here are links for this episode: Andrew's recommendation: Detectorists, TV Series (2014-2017) Colin's recommendation: Baseball Reference's Negro League Baseball integration announcement *** Please contact us at any of these locations: Website: www.thecdpodcast.com Email: thecluttereddeskpodcast@gmail.com Twitter: @TheCDPodcast  Facebook: www.facebook.com/thecdpodcast Andrew is on Twitter @AndrewPatrickH1 (Twitter non grata) Colin is on Twitter @ColinAshleyCox  *** We want to thank Test Dream for supplying The Cluttered Desk Podcast's theme music. You can find Test Dream at any of these locations: Website: testdream.bandcamp.com Facebook: www.facebook.com/testdream Twitter: @testdream *** Our entire catalogue is available through iTunes, Stitcher, and Google Play.

    S11E2: A Tentative X-Men Movie

    Play Episode Listen Later May 27, 2021 61:41


    Welcome to The Cluttered Desk Podcast! In this episode, Colin and Andrew discuss the beginning of the X-Men film franchise, X-Men (2000). *** The Coda:  Andrew: Signature Coffee Organic Three Region Blend...Maybe? Colin: Davidson Reserve Small Batch Bourbon by Pennington Distilling Co. *** Here are links for this episode: Andrew's recommendation: Ted Lasso and Brutal Imagination by Cornelius Eady Colin's recommendation: The podcast Why Are Dads? *** Please contact us at any of these locations: Website: www.thecdpodcast.com Email: thecluttereddeskpodcast@gmail.com Twitter: @TheCDPodcast  Facebook: www.facebook.com/thecdpodcast Andrew is on Twitter @AndrewPatrickH1 (Twitter non grata) Colin is on Twitter @ColinAshleyCox  *** We want to thank Test Dream for supplying The Cluttered Desk Podcast's theme music. You can find Test Dream at any of these locations: Website: testdream.bandcamp.com Facebook: www.facebook.com/testdream Twitter: @testdream *** Our entire catalogue is available through iTunes, Stitcher, and Google Play.

    S11E1: Reflecting on 2020 *Spoilers*

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 27, 2021 47:52


    Welcome to The Cluttered Desk Podcast! In this episode, Colin and Andrew begin Season 11 by looking back to and reflecting on 2020. There are spoilers for those listeners who did not experience 2020. *** The Coda:  Andrew: Stash IPA by Independence Brewing Co. Colin: Wild Turkey Longbranch by Wild Turkey *** Here are links for this episode: Andrew's recommendation: The Great Britsh Baking Show and SessionsX podcast, specifically the 1.15.21 episode, "Greenville Police Blotter" Colin's recommendation: The Vaughns *** Please contact us at any of these locations: Website: www.thecdpodcast.com Email: thecluttereddeskpodcast@gmail.com Twitter: @TheCDPodcast  Facebook: www.facebook.com/thecdpodcast Andrew is on Twitter @AndrewPatrickH1 (Twitter non grata) Colin is on Twitter @ColinAshleyCox  *** We want to thank Test Dream for supplying The Cluttered Desk Podcast's theme music. You can find Test Dream at any of these locations: Website: testdream.bandcamp.com Facebook: www.facebook.com/testdream Twitter: @testdream *** Our entire catalogue is available through iTunes, Stitcher, and Google Play.

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    S10E10: Obligatory Title for Convo about X-Men and Shakespeare

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 29, 2020 90:34


    Welcome to The Cluttered Desk Podcast! In this episode, Colin and Andrew discuss X-Men: Grand Design and various interrelated topics such as Shakespeare and authorial intent.  *** The Coda:  Andrew: Unraveled IPA by Founders Brewing Co. Colin: Old Forester 1920 Prohibition Style Whisky by Old Forester  *** Here are links for this episode: X-Men: Grand Design by Ed Piskor Andrew's recommendation: Battle of the Atom: An X-Men Podcast, This is Branchburg, and Whatever Happened to Pizza at McDonald's Colin's recommendation: The Oyster Podcast and Taylor Swift's new album, evermore *** Please contact us at any of these locations: Website: www.thecdpodcast.com Email: thecluttereddeskpodcast@gmail.com Twitter: @TheCDPodcast  Facebook: www.facebook.com/thecdpodcast Andrew is on Twitter @AndrewPatrickH1 (Twitter non grata) Colin is on Twitter @ColinAshleyCox  *** We want to thank Test Dream for supplying The Cluttered Desk Podcast's theme music. You can find Test Dream at any of these locations: Website: testdream.bandcamp.com Facebook: www.facebook.com/testdream Twitter: @testdream *** Our entire catalogue is available through iTunes, Stitcher, and Google Play.

    S10E9: On Authorial Intent

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 21, 2020 45:19


    Welcome to The Cluttered Desk Podcast! In this episode, Colin and Andrew discuss authorial intent and critical approaches to authorial intent.   Here are links for this episode: Andrew's recommendation: Rabbit Hole, a podcast from The New York Times Colin's recommendation: Sleep, just sleep *** Please contact us at any of these locations: Website: www.thecdpodcast.com Email: thecluttereddeskpodcast@gmail.com Twitter: @TheCDPodcast  Facebook: www.facebook.com/thecdpodcast Andrew is on Twitter @AndrewPatrickH1 (Twitter non grata) Colin is on Twitter @ColinAshleyCox  *** We would like to thank Test Dream for supplying The Cluttered Desk Podcast's theme music. You can find Test Dream at any of these locations: Website: testdream.bandcamp.com Facebook: www.facebook.com/testdream Twitter: @testdream *** Our entire catalogue is available through iTunes, Stitcher, and Google Play.

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