Podcast appearances and mentions of Andrew Smith

Send us a textCan a hot dog-eating contest change your life?It sounds funny—but for Andrew Smith, a busy dad of four, it became the unexpected wake-up call that led to a powerful transformation. What began as a silly challenge turned into a commitment to take back control of his health, mindset, and life.In this inspiring episode of the Starter Girlz Podcast, Andrew shares how he went from feeling stuck and exhausted to running marathons, chasing personal records, and discovering purpose through small, consistent steps.If you've ever felt behind, overwhelmed, or unsure where to begin, Andrew's story will show you that it's never too late to change.In this episode, you'll learn:How a moment of discomfort became the catalyst for changeWhat helped Andrew cut nearly an hour off his marathon timeHow he balances fitness, mindset, and parentingWhy mindset matters more than motivationTips for building consistency when you're tired, busy, or just starting outWhether you're a beginner runner, a busy parent, or someone seeking a fresh start, this conversation will leave you inspired to take your first step.Connect with Andrew Smith:Instagram: @AndrewMossSmithEmail: andrewmosssmith@gmail.com

‘His straw hat hurt him, it pinched his forehead and started a dull ache in the two bones just over the temples…' This week, Sally has been reading and teaching Katherine Mansfield, focusing on characters in her short fiction. Listen for a masterclass on openings, writing characters through objects, and making connections between and through them. The full text of the stories Sally reads can be found here. The passage read in the final section comes from Sally's forthcoming fictional biography, provisionally titled Mrs Parnell. This episode was edited and produced by James Bowen. Special thanks to Andrew Smith, Violet Henderson, Kris Dyer, and Maeve Magnus.

Today on the show we talk about sustainable addictions recovery, what it takes to get there, what works and what's needed afterwards. Our guests are all experts on recovery. Guests Ryan Kirby co-owner Vida Nova Recovery; Melissa Wells, managing director Vida Nova; Dr. Anthony Parrell, medical director Viva Nova; Dr. Andrew Smith; Linda Bell, co-counded Bellwood Health Services Inc. 

Indy Fuel & Fishers Freight announcers Andrew Smith & Eva Hallman talk about the work they do

For Emilie: may you always sing. We return this week, for a special micro-episode, to Mrs Dalloway's London. Listen for a brief meditation on the fragmentation of life, interruption, and finding meaning in art. This episode was edited and produced by James Bowen. Special thanks to Andrew Smith, Violet Henderson, Kris Dyer, and Maeve Magnus.

Peter Martin is joined by Alison McConnell, Hugh MacDonald and Andrew Smith on this week's episode of The Journos. 

Are you tired of constantly battling your students who argue? Are you struggling to get through your lesson because of the many interruptions? Today, I'm talkin with Andrew Smith, Behavior Tutor Expert, gives you strategies to avoid the power struggle and help you to continue to teach and your students be able to learn. These will help you get through the rest of the year with your sanity! Please share this episode with other educators who are fighting this same battle. You got this!    Boost your student's health and wellness while relieving stress by journaling!         GET YOUR STUDENT BEHAVIOR JOURNAL on AMAZON TODAY!                                             https://a.co/d/iFwFezb                          If you found today's episode valuable, please take time to subscribe and leave me a review in Apple Podcast, Google Podcast, Spotify, IHeart, or wherever you're listening. Your voice matters and will help others!   Is there a behavior topic you would like to hear or hear more of? We can chat through any of these ways….   Website: Behavior Strategies 4 Class    Book a FREE Strategy Call Today:  https://calendly.com/4behavior    Let's Connect! - diane@behaviorstrategies4class.com,    Don't Forget Your Checklist of Potential Triggers for Challenging Student Behavior     https://behavior-strategies-4-class.kit.com/3a78244bc2   Get Your Sanity Game Plan - https://behavior-strategies-4-class.ck.page/8f14339fff   Five Day Student Challenge - https://behavior-strategies-4-class.ck.page/3b8bf7c389   Join my Facebook Group! - Behavior Strategies 4 Class (193) Diane Bachman - YouTube (25) Diane Bachman | LinkedIn  

As Christ-followers, we answer to a higher law. But American biblical higher ed institutions must comply with federal guidelines. Our guest, Andrew Smith, Attorney and Title IX Coordinator at Moody Bible Institute, urges campuses to work more closely with their legal team and to train their employees in basic legal understanding. Andrew also has advice on how schools can receive exemptions from Title IX and opinions on how Title IX aligns with God's law.Join us as we discuss: [6:27] Aligning God's word with the law and over-and-underutilizing legal resources[17:21] The benefits of fundamental legal training for school employees[22:06] The theological discussion around Title IX and how it might impact your missionCheck out these resources we mentioned during the podcast:Andrew.Smith@moody.eduTo hear this interview and many more like it, subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or our website, or search for Biblical Higher Ed Talk in your favorite podcast player.Hosted by Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

‘Now it was time to move, and, as a woman gathers her things together, her cloak, her gloves, her opera-glasses, and gets up to out of the theatre into the street, she rose from the sofa and went to Peter…' This week, we join Sally reflecting on the arrangement of character. Listen for a journey, via Virginia Woolf's Mrs Dalloway (1925) through perspectives, cityscapes, and the means by which we navigate everyday life. The music accompanying the initial discussion of Mrs Dalloway is ‘Friday', by Paul Sebastian. More about Paul and his work can be found here. This episode was edited and produced by James Bowen. Special thanks to Andrew Smith, Violet Henderson, Kris Dyer, and Maeve Magnus.

We begin this broadcast with Project 44. Beloved member of the Butler Basketball national championship teams, #44 Andrew Smith, passed away at the age of 25 from a rare bone cancer. In Andrew's name, Project 44 launched in 2016 to advocate for Bone Marrow donations and Cancer Awareness, Funding, and Research. You can learn more […]

Chris Kelly joined me to discuss his dad and his love of lesson plans; living in Canada and having having one US TV station; Little Rascals; other comedy hubs beside Canada; his influence; improv; his dad writing for SNL; Harry Shearer; every TV show having its own process; Letterman's reaction to being passed by Politically Incorrect in the ratings; having structure even in lunch orders; writing for the Village Voice; getting hired on HA!'s After Drive and Comedy Channels Sports Monster; being told Sports Monster had no viewers in Philadelphia; being the first to write about sports in National Lampoon; getting to NL when they got rid of the nudity, and having it shut down; the letters; the "prefect game" in Late Night; Tom Gammill & Cathy; writing VO's for Penn Jillette; meeting Bill Maher and discussing the Politically Incorrect should have a Johnny Carson like monologue; Bills early TV appearances; Buffalo Bill, Geena Davis and Jay Tarses; Slap Maxwell; Richard Mulligan; Arianna Huffington; Christine O'Donnell; moving to ABC; writing with Bill his New Rule on football streaming; Roseanne vs. OJ jury episode; great talk show guests; Charles Grodin; Dom Irrera makes a host look good; Andrew Smith on Johnny Carson and getting his job by "whipping it out"; Bill Scheft; Reese Witherspoon; having to write 100's of jokes on the same topic; Top 10 list; calling to congratulate Bill on 9/11 episode that got him fired; all desk show bits were created by Bill except New Rules written by Billy Martin; The Kardashians; Regis Philbin; what's Bill like; best and worst guests; Scott Carter's tremendous fingerprints on the show; his cat book, Downton Tabby

In this week's episode Andrew Smith and Ross Hall discuss Saturday's 5-1 victory over Killie, reflecting on the team's performance, fan reactions, and the impact of social media. They analyse individual player performances, tactical insights, and game statistics, while also looking ahead to future matches and potential player selections. The bhoys delve into various aspects of Celtic's performance, focusing on player roles, expectations, and coaching strategies focussing on Adam Idha's positioning and effectiveness, the significance of Greg Taylor's contributions, and the pressures surrounding Celtic's ambitions. The discussion also touches on the relevance of the League Cup, the dynamics of squad engagement, and the importance of set pieces in football. Furthermore, they explore the development pathways for young players and the challenges they face in breaking into the first team. They also look at how modern football's reliance on statistics can sometimes stifle the joy of the game, emphasising the need for players to have confidence in their abilities. Enjoy…Apple podcastsSpotifyAmazonPlayer.fmSpreakerAudioboomYoutube This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit thecelticunderground.substack.com/subscribe

Highlights of the Indy Fuel's 5-1 victory over the Bloomington Bison from April 9, 2025. Andrew Smith on the PXP.

Andrew Smith interviews Indoor Football League commissioner Todd Tryon during the Fishers Freight's inaugural game April 4, 2025.

Highlights of the Fishers Freight's 40-29 victory over the Tulsa Oilers April 4, 2025. Andrew Smith, Jim Leisure & Eva Hallman on the call.

Highlights of the Indy Fuel's 4-3 overtime victory over Fort Wayne from April 5, 2025. Andrew Smith and Eva Hallman on the call.

Andrew Smith | 04.06.25 | ethoschurch.org

Colts potentially drafting a TE in the 3rd round of this year's draft just a little over two weeks away. Andrew Smith joins the show talking about a new Indianapolis attraction. He gives people a sneak peak of what that will be like moving forward. He even chimes in on some high school action with Coach. Talks about some outstanding scorers who were able to round out their game. One of our favorite voices, BK joins us to talk about baseball. He gives us a preview of that South Bend Cubs lineup and how they won’t be short on home runs this year with some serious size and power. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

‘Sightlines produce a story, an avenue, a walkway, a space to move through…' This week, we join Sally reflecting on the idea of the sightline, and the stories they structure. Listen for a meditation on narrative, childhood, and a unique perspective of and from The Dreaming Spires… The text of the Sylvia Plath poem Sally references can be found here.  This episode was edited and produced by James Bowen. Special thanks to Andrew Smith, Violet Henderson, Kris Dyer, and Maeve Magnus.

Highlights of the Indy Fuel's 3-2 shootout win over the Toledo Walleye from April 1, 2025. Andrew Smith and Eva Hallman on the call.

What success stories do you have with your students? There can be "small" successes or huge wins for your students with their behavior. This is what Andrew and I are discussing in today's episode. Your students with challenging behavior can change and we've seen it. We also discuss what are the factors that make behavior change possible. You won't want to miss this episode!   Boost your student's health and wellness while relieving stress by journaling!         GET YOUR STUDENT BEHAVIOR JOURNAL on AMAZON TODAY!                                             https://a.co/d/iFwFezb                          If you found today's episode valuable, please take time to subscribe and leave me a review in Apple Podcast, Google Podcast, Spotify, IHeart, or wherever you're listening. Your voice matters and will help others!   Is there a behavior topic you would like to hear or hear more of? We can chat through any of these ways….   Website: Behavior Strategies 4 Class    Book a FREE Strategy Call Today:  https://calendly.com/4behavior    Let's Connect! - diane@behaviorstrategies4class.com,    Don't Forget Your Checklist of Potential Triggers for Challenging Student Behavior     https://behavior-strategies-4-class.kit.com/3a78244bc2   Get Your Sanity Game Plan - https://behavior-strategies-4-class.ck.page/8f14339fff   Five Day Student Challenge - https://behavior-strategies-4-class.ck.page/3b8bf7c389   Join my Facebook Group! - Behavior Strategies 4 Class (193) Diane Bachman - YouTube (25) Diane Bachman | LinkedIn

Highlights of the Indy Fuel's 3-1 win over Wheeling from March 23, 2025. Andrew Smith and Eva Hallman on the commentary.

Highlights of the Indy Fuel's 3-1 win over the Cincinnati Cyclones from March 21, 2025. Andrew Smith and Eva Hallman on the broadcast.

Highlights of the Indy Fuel's 5-2 victory over the Bloomington Bison March 22, 2025. Andrew Smith & Eva Hallman on the commentary.

Jessica Smetana and Notre Dame, Our Blogger's Andrew Smith join to discuss Niele Ivey's squad dominating the Wolverines to advance to their fourth straight Sweet Sixteen. Sign up for the newsletter and/or browse the merch here: https://linktr.ee/rakesreport

Chef Andrew Smith has long been involved in shaping Columbus as a culinary city. From his time at beloved local restaurants to launching the exclusive Roys Avenue Supper Club and his highly anticipated new restaurant, Isla, Andrew's passion for food and community shines through in every dish. He joins Boxer and Sarah to share his journey, insights into Columbus' evolving dining scene, and what guests can expect from Isla.

Andrew Smith interviews Ed Carpenter, Indy 500 driver and IndyCar team owner, during the Indy Fuel's Indy 500 Night March 8, 2025.

Andrew Smith interviews USAC driver Mitchel Moles during the Indy Fuel's USAC Racing Night, March 14, 2025 vs. Kalamazoo.

Andrew Smith interviews USAC driver Taylor Ferns during the Indy Fuel's USAC Racing Night March 14, 2025.

Highlights of the Indy Fuel's 4-3 victory over the Wichita Thunder from March 8, 2025. Andrew Smith and Eva Hallman on the call.

Stonehenge has been a mystery for centuries, but scientists may have just cracked the code! New research suggests that this ancient stone circle wasn't just a random monument—it was actually used as a giant solar calendar. The arrangement of the stones aligns perfectly with the solstices, helping early people track the passage of time. This means Stonehenge may have been an advanced tool for marking seasons, guiding agriculture, and even planning festivals. It's incredible to think that people over 4,000 years ago built something so precise without modern technology! So, was Stonehenge just a clock, or did it have an even deeper meaning? Credit: Original inhabitants of the British Islands: by Meyrick, Sir Samuel Rush; Smith, C.H, British Library archive, https://imagesonline.bl.uk/asset/14281/ CC BY 2.0 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/... Ring of Brodgar: by Mike McBey, https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Fi... Avebury: by Gordon Robertson, https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Fi..., https://flic.kr/p/9yFmoS Barbury Castle Horse Trials: by Jonathan Hutchins, https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Fi... Stonehenge closeup: by Chris Gunns, https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Fi... Sarsen stones: by Andrew Smith, https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Fi... sarsen stones: by JimChampion, https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Fi... Animation is created by Bright Side. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Music from TheSoul Sound: https://thesoul-sound.com/ Check our Bright Side podcast on Spotify and leave a positive review! https://open.spotify.com/show/0hUkPxD... Subscribe to Bright Side: https://goo.gl/rQTJZz ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Our Social Media: Facebook:   / brightside   Instagram:   / brightside.official   TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@brightside.of... Telegram: https://t.me/bright_side_official Stock materials (photos, footages and other): https://www.depositphotos.com https://www.shutterstock.com https://www.eastnews.ru ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- For more videos and articles visit: http://www.brightside.me ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- This video is made for entertainment purposes. We do not make any warranties about the completeness, safety and reliability. Any action you take upon the information in this video is strictly at your own risk, and we will not be liable for any damages or losses. It is the viewer's responsibility to use judgement, care and precaution if you plan to replicate. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Rob Brown calls in to talk a tid-bit about his professional basketball experience. He mainly covers Marion women's basketball. They got the win against MIlligan and the score was 76-66. Coach Kline calls in to talk about his Monroe Central win over Del Bell. The score for this game was 68-58. He talks about how proud he is of his guys and this being his first year. David Deaton calls in with his perspective on the Orleans win previously talked about, what was surprising about what he had to say? Dave Socklet calls in for the Jeffersonville vs. Evansville Harrison and the score was 65-40. He talks about how exciting the game was and who did well tonight and today. Andrew Smith calls in for the New Pal vs. Garen Catholic, with a score of 63-49. Trent Moorehead calls in to talk about his and Houser's win over Indianapolis Lutheran.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

To start the final hour of the show, Coach and Nathaniel Finch talk about IHSAA Regionals this weekend. Andrew Smith of the New Pal Radio Network joins the show to preview Guerin Catholics matchup against New Pal on Saturday. Brad Huber joins the show to talk about the happenings at Paragon Speedway, and the caution free 40-lap feature they had. Kip Wesner of Hoosier Basketball Magazine joins the show to talk about some of the upcoming regionals from around the state. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

‘I try to live my life as though I were stitching together a book of songs.' This week, Sally offers us a tour through the stitched-together songs of her life, reflecting on the form of rhapsody. Join her for a series of vignettes on art, education, memory, and connection. This text of this episode is based on an address Sally gave at Wadham College Chapel, part of an evening of ‘Taking Heart in Poetry & Song' for St David's Day. More information can be found here.  The full text of Dylan Thomas' poem, ‘The force that through the green fuse drives the flower', quoted early in the episode can be found here.  The wonderful piano music in the opening and closing sections is, respectively, ‘Tuesday' and ‘Saturday' by Paul Sebastian. This episode was edited and produced by James Bowen. Special thanks to Andrew Smith, Violet Henderson, Kris Dyer, and Maeve Magnus.

Highlights of the Indy Fuel's 4-0 victory over the Iowa Heartlanders from March 1, 2025. Andrew Smith and Eva Hallman on the call.

Where we: Look back at San Diego FC's fantastic inaugural win v LA Galaxy with audio for how it all went down at the Bluefoot React to the mid-week games and how the title race is seemingly over Look forward to FA Cup 5th Round action involving our teams... #bluefootbarsd #fftf #footyfromthefoot #football #soccer #arsenal #astonvilla #mancity #wolverhamptonwanderers #leicestercity #westham #bayernmunich #borussiadortmund #celticfc #cadiz #xolos #sdwave #sockers #sandiegofc #premierleague #bundesliga #laliga #championship #efl #spl #seriea #ligamx #mls #nwsl Follow FootyFromTheFoot by clicking here: podfollow.com/footyfromthefoot Linktree for all our socials, email & places to access the podcast: linktr.ee/footyfromthefoot @footyfromthefoot @sdgooners @sandiegocityzens @sandiego_wolves @avfccalifornia @sandiegohammers @sandiegofoxes @fcbsandiego @san_diego_bvb_supporters @san_diego_csc @esecadieeuu @calitrotters @bluefootbar Show Notes: No new music picks this week. Listen to our picks from previous weeks this year on the FFTF Recommends Spotify Playlist… https://open.spotify.com/playlist/44rQHVYe3rZeIkXqindPhr?si=6108eb3813d34beb American superfan Andrew Smith's itinerary fresh off the back of a 10-and-a-half-hour, 5,500-mile flight from San Diego https://www.youtube.com/@thepaddedseat Priscilla's GoFundMe: gofund.me/ad1167a1 California Trotters: calitrotters@gmail.com @calitrotters on IG, Twitter & Facebook

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It's a bittersweet podcast today as we wrap up what has been a fantastic weekend at Gallifrey One, our home away from home. But it's even more sad as it's been announced that Gallifrey One will end its unprecedented run of conventions in 2028. It will take a while for the Three Who Rule to process this (probably more than the three years the convention has left), but fun is still had with Doctor Who writer Andrew Smith joining the Three for a recap of the convention, Big Finish secrets, and naturally, talk of The Sandbaggers. Links: Support Radio Free Skaro on Patreon Gallifrey One Andrew Smith at Big Finish

Andrew Smith | 02.16.25 | ethoschurch.org

Andrew Smith interviews former Blackhawks defenseman Michal Roszival on Feb. 1, 2025, the Indy Fuel's Blackhawks Night.

Highlights from the Indy Fuel's 3-2 victory over the Kansas City Mavericks from Feb. 8, 2025. Andrew Smith and Eva Hallman on the broadcast.

‘I see that she is thinking most of her canvas, and how she will get there…' This week, we join Sally after visiting her friend, the artist Emma Neuberg. Listen for a reflection of friendship, travel, and the connections art offers us. More information on Emma and her work can be found here. She can also be found on Instagram @emmaneuberg. The beautiful piano music in the closing section is ‘Tuesday', by Paul Sebastian. This episode was edited and produced by James Bowen. Special thanks to Andrew Smith, Violet Henderson, Kris Dyer, and Maeve Magnus.

NRF 2025 brought bold predictions, cutting-edge innovations, and game-changing discussions—but what really matters for retailers in the year ahead? In this episode of Retail Therapy, Retail Cloud Alliance host Andrew Smith sits down with Brandon Rael of Kyndryl, Carol Spieckerman of Spieckerman Retail, and Guy Courtin of Tecsys to unpack the biggest themes from Retail's Big Show, including: The rise of AI-driven personalization and the role of store associates Why retailers are taking a more cautious, pragmatic approach to new tech How supply chain innovation is being overlooked—and why that's a mistake The real impact of digital transformation on retail operations and strategy Whether you attended NRF or want to stay ahead of the conversation, this episode is your deep dive into the trends and challenges shaping retail in 2025.

The best time to invest in a restaurant chain may be when the industry is struggling. This week's episode of the Restaurant Business podcast A Deeper Dive features Andrew Smith, the cofounder of the private-equity firm Savory Fund.  We have long wanted Smith on the podcast, largely because of Savory's unique history. Smith has a restaurant operations background as a franchisee of brands like Little Caesars.  These days, Savory invests in emerging chains. The ifirm has invested in brands like Swig, Mo' Bettahs, Houston TX Hot Chicken, Pincho, Via 313 and others. Smith discussed his firm's investment strategies, what they look for and how to tell whether a brand will be a winner or not. He also discussed the right time to exit an investment and why it's not about time. He also notes that tough times for the restaurant business can be good times to make an investment and explains why that is on the podcast. Check it out. 

Sociologists have had surprisingly little to say about poetry as a topic while sometimes also making grandiose claims that sociology is/should be like poetry. These are the prompts which begin Andrew Smith's Class and the Uses of Poetry: Symbolic Enclosures (2024, Palgrave Macmillan). Drawing upon discussions with working class readers of poetry, and interviews with unpublished poets, Smith draws our attention to the ways in which poetry has been enclosed, or fenced off, from working class readers. Influenced by, though offering some criticisms, of, Bourdieu's approach to the sociology of culture, he shows us how readers become aware of this enclosure but nevertheless engage in collective understanding of the poems they are presented with. In doing do, Smith reminds us of the need to emphasise the aesthetic elements of poetry, and culture more generally, including its creative and expressive affordances. A reader of his book realises that a critical sociology of poetry needs to attest not just to the symbolic capital in who is seen as ‘legitimate' readers and producers of poetry but also how those shut off from it lose out on the uses of poetry. Our discussion covers what led Smith to pursue this work, how sociology has, and might in future confront poetry, his experiences of running these reading groups and suggests why, perhaps, we should also perhaps reject the ‘society of the segue way' and savour some of the finitude which poetry might offer. Your host, Matt Dawson is Professor of Sociology at the University of Glasgow and the author of G.D.H. Cole and British Sociology: A Study in Semi-Alienation (2024, Palgrave Macmillan), along with other texts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/new-books-network

Sociologists have had surprisingly little to say about poetry as a topic while sometimes also making grandiose claims that sociology is/should be like poetry. These are the prompts which begin Andrew Smith's Class and the Uses of Poetry: Symbolic Enclosures (2024, Palgrave Macmillan). Drawing upon discussions with working class readers of poetry, and interviews with unpublished poets, Smith draws our attention to the ways in which poetry has been enclosed, or fenced off, from working class readers. Influenced by, though offering some criticisms, of, Bourdieu's approach to the sociology of culture, he shows us how readers become aware of this enclosure but nevertheless engage in collective understanding of the poems they are presented with. In doing do, Smith reminds us of the need to emphasise the aesthetic elements of poetry, and culture more generally, including its creative and expressive affordances. A reader of his book realises that a critical sociology of poetry needs to attest not just to the symbolic capital in who is seen as ‘legitimate' readers and producers of poetry but also how those shut off from it lose out on the uses of poetry. Our discussion covers what led Smith to pursue this work, how sociology has, and might in future confront poetry, his experiences of running these reading groups and suggests why, perhaps, we should also perhaps reject the ‘society of the segue way' and savour some of the finitude which poetry might offer. Your host, Matt Dawson is Professor of Sociology at the University of Glasgow and the author of G.D.H. Cole and British Sociology: A Study in Semi-Alienation (2024, Palgrave Macmillan), along with other texts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/literary-studies

Sociologists have had surprisingly little to say about poetry as a topic while sometimes also making grandiose claims that sociology is/should be like poetry. These are the prompts which begin Andrew Smith's Class and the Uses of Poetry: Symbolic Enclosures (2024, Palgrave Macmillan). Drawing upon discussions with working class readers of poetry, and interviews with unpublished poets, Smith draws our attention to the ways in which poetry has been enclosed, or fenced off, from working class readers. Influenced by, though offering some criticisms, of, Bourdieu's approach to the sociology of culture, he shows us how readers become aware of this enclosure but nevertheless engage in collective understanding of the poems they are presented with. In doing do, Smith reminds us of the need to emphasise the aesthetic elements of poetry, and culture more generally, including its creative and expressive affordances. A reader of his book realises that a critical sociology of poetry needs to attest not just to the symbolic capital in who is seen as ‘legitimate' readers and producers of poetry but also how those shut off from it lose out on the uses of poetry. Our discussion covers what led Smith to pursue this work, how sociology has, and might in future confront poetry, his experiences of running these reading groups and suggests why, perhaps, we should also perhaps reject the ‘society of the segue way' and savour some of the finitude which poetry might offer. Your host, Matt Dawson is Professor of Sociology at the University of Glasgow and the author of G.D.H. Cole and British Sociology: A Study in Semi-Alienation (2024, Palgrave Macmillan), along with other texts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/critical-theory

‘Blithe came to me, not in flashing red or pink neon, but in pastels… in soft, painterly tones…' This week, Sally has been inspired by a dream of the word ‘blithe.' Listen for a meditation on the relationship between words, language, and the memories they ignite. The Muir poem Sally reads can be found here. The music used in the opening and closing section is, respectively, ‘Sunday' and ‘Thursday', by Paul Sebastian. This episode was edited and produced by James Bowen. Special thanks to Andrew Smith, Violet Henderson, Kris Dyer, and Maeve Magnus.