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Best podcasts about bob batchelor

Latest podcast episodes about bob batchelor

Hustle Unlimited
AI and Leadership: Hype, Fear, or Transformational Power?

Hustle Unlimited

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 20, 2025 55:35


Artificial Intelligence is everywhere, but should CEOs embrace it or approach with caution? Donald and Bob Batchelor sit down for a conversation about AI's role in leadership, business strategy, and personal productivity. Together, they tackle the real questions: Is AI just another tech trend, or is it a game-changer for business leaders? How can CEOs effectively integrate AI without resistance from their teams? And what makes human leadership irreplaceable in an AI-driven world?With insights from their upcoming co-authored book, Donald and Bob break down AI adoption, the impact on job markets, and the ethics of Big Tech's control over AI. They also discuss how AI can serve as a powerful thought partner—boosting innovation, enhancing productivity, and even helping leaders test new ideas faster. High Octane Leadership is hosted by The Diversity Movement CEO and executive coach Donald Thompson and is a production of Earfluence.Order UNDERESTIMATED: A CEO'S UNLIKELY PATH TO SUCCESS, by Donald Thompson.

Hustle Unlimited
Leadership Strategies in a Changing Political Landscape

Hustle Unlimited

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 6, 2025 53:20


Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) is facing unprecedented challenges—from federal policies to corporate lawsuits. In this conversation, Donald and Bob Batchelor dive into the evolving DEI landscape, the pressures facing business leaders, and how to navigate the shifting political and corporate tides. As DEI faces increased scrutiny, how can companies safeguard their progress, preserve workplace culture, and reshape their strategies for long-term success? Donald offers insights from the C-suite and boardrooms, providing a practical, results-oriented approach to maintaining inclusive workplaces in challenging times. Tune in for a bold, no-nonsense discussion on leadership, business resilience, and the future of DEI in America. High Octane Leadership is hosted by The Diversity Movement CEO and executive coach Donald Thompson and is a production of Earfluence.Order UNDERESTIMATED: A CEO'S UNLIKELY PATH TO SUCCESS, by Donald Thompson.

Hustle Unlimited
Brand You: Mastering Thought Leadership and Executive Authenticity with Bob Batchelor

Hustle Unlimited

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 23, 2025 57:12


Donald welcomes back trusted advisor and thought leadership guru Bob Batchelor for a deep dive into the art and science of executive branding. Together, they explore how thought leadership and authentic storytelling are game-changers for professionals and organizations alike. Learn about...Why defining your narrative is critical in today's celebrity-driven economy.How thought leadership builds trust, credibility, and business value.The role of storytelling in connecting with employees, clients, and stakeholders.Case studies on leveraging thought leadership for personal growth, team engagement, and corporate success. High Octane Leadership is hosted by The Diversity Movement CEO and executive coach Donald Thompson and is a production of Earfluence.Order UNDERESTIMATED: A CEO'S UNLIKELY PATH TO SUCCESS, by Donald Thompson.

Hustle Unlimited
Behind the Leadership Curtain with Bob Batchelor


Hustle Unlimited

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 12, 2024 73:58


In this episode, Donald sits down with Bob Batchelor, award-winning author of Stan Lee: A Life and The Bourbon King, to discuss his new book, The Authentic Leader. Bob is VP of Global Marketing and Communications at Workplace Options. Unlike many leadership books, often written by CEOs, Bob blends his expertise in strategic communication with lessons learned on the front lines of corporate America. He and Don take a deep dive into why leaders should invest energy and effort in thought leadership using Don's experiences as a case study. Tune in as we explore Bob's journey from content creator to CEO whisperer, revealing what he has learned over three decades of being a spy in the business world. High Octane Leadership is hosted by The Diversity Movement CEO and executive coach Donald Thompson, is a production of Earfluence and is part of the Living Corporate Network.Order UNDERESTIMATED: A CEO'S UNLIKELY PATH TO SUCCESS, by Donald Thompson.

Hustle Unlimited
Guaranteed Ways Rev Up Your Team's Success

Hustle Unlimited

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 20, 2024 39:59


Join Donald and Bob Batchelor as they teach you to turbocharge your team's potential. From handling challenging situations with integrity to setting clear expectations for behavior and performance, they explore the critical role of leadership teams in driving organizational success. Together, they dissect the nuances of leadership, emphasizing the importance of leaders as role models and champions of organizational culture. Bob shares his perspectives on the evolving landscape of leadership development and offers actionable advice for aspiring leaders navigating their journey from individual contributor to team leader. Whether you're a seasoned executive or an up-and-coming leader, this episode will help you unleash the full potential of your team through authenticity, empathy, and continuous learning. High Octane Leadership is hosted by The Diversity Movement CEO and executive coach Donald Thompson, is a production of Earfluence and is part of the Living Corporate Network. Order UNDERESTIMATED: A CEO'S UNLIKELY PATH TO SUCCESS, by Donald Thompson.

Hustle Unlimited
How to Perfect the Art of Feedback

Hustle Unlimited

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 13, 2024 39:17


Donald and Bob Batchelor take a deep dive into the intricate world of providing effective feedback across diverse cultures. Drawing from his extensive coaching experience, Donald shares practical strategies to tailor communication, foster trust, and initiate positive change within teams. Learn how to craft purposeful phrases, navigate cultural nuances, and transform feedback into a powerful tool for future success. Tune in for a dynamic conversation that equips leaders with the skills to enhance communication and collaboration on a global scale. High Octane Leadership is hosted by The Diversity Movement CEO and executive coach Donald Thompson and is a production of Earfluence. This show is a part of the Living Corporate Network. Order UNDERESTIMATED: A CEO'S UNLIKELY PATH TO SUCCESS, by Donald Thompson.

Diversity: Beyond the Checkbox
The Diversity of Love: Unveiling the Secrets of Long-lasting Relationships

Diversity: Beyond the Checkbox

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 13, 2024 88:04


Are you on a quest to discover the formula for enduring love? Do the challenges of relationship red flags and commitment hurdles leave you seeking answers? Dive into an enlightening Valentine's special episode of Diversity Beyond the Checkbox, where Jackie Ferguson hosts an intimate exploration with four remarkable men, including her own partner. This episode is a treasure trove of insights on finding, nurturing, and sustaining love through the test of time. Each incredibly successful, both in business and in love: Grant Williard, Kurt Merriweather, Bob Batchelor, and Donald Thompson— share their stories. A testament to the power of love, from marriages spanning 46 years to fresh beginnings in love's second act, from high school sweethearts to finding the perfect match online. Their experiences offer invaluable insights into finding and sustaining love, navigating the complexities of relationships, and celebrating the joy of true companionship. These stories aren't just narratives; they are life lessons on recognizing the one, handling the inevitable challenges, and celebrating the joy of togetherness. From heartwarming first encounters to the daily decisions that strengthen bonds, from the critical importance of communication to recognizing and addressing the red flags—this episode offers an authentic look into the dynamics of love that lasts. Whether you're single, dating, or years into a relationship, join us for an episode exploring love's profound impact beyond the checkbox. "Diversity Beyond the Checkbox" is presented by The Diversity Movement and hosted by Inc 200 Female Founders award winner, Jackie Ferguson.  This show is proud to be a part of the Living Corporate network and to be produced by Earfluence.

Hustle Unlimited
Unlocking the Power of Cultural Competency with TDM LeaderView

Hustle Unlimited

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 29, 2023 71:02


In this episode, we dive deep into the world of leadership development and cultural competency with the innovative TDM LeaderView assessment tool. Donald, joined by Bob Batchelor, Director of Public Relations and Publications at The Diversity Movement, shares insights on the impetus behind creating LeaderView and the critical competencies it addresses. Discover why traditional leadership tools fall short and how LeaderView bridges the gap, providing actionable insights for leaders at every level. Learn about the seven core competencies essential for developing culturally competent leaders at scale, and explore the dynamic landscape of leadership in an ever-shifting world.High Octane Leadership is hosted by The Diversity Movement CEO and executive coach Donald Thompson and is a production of Earfluence.Order UNDERESTIMATED: A CEO'S UNLIKELY PATH TO SUCCESS, by Donald Thompson.

Hustle Unlimited
Unlocking the Power of Cultural Competency with TDM LeaderView

Hustle Unlimited

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 29, 2023 71:02


In this episode, we dive deep into the world of leadership development and cultural competency with the innovative TDM LeaderView assessment tool. Donald, joined by Bob Batchelor, Director of Public Relations and Publications at The Diversity Movement, shares insights on the impetus behind creating LeaderView and the critical competencies it addresses. Discover why traditional leadership tools fall short and how LeaderView bridges the gap, providing actionable insights for leaders at every level. Learn about the seven core competencies essential for developing culturally competent leaders at scale, and explore the dynamic landscape of leadership in an ever-shifting world. High Octane Leadership is hosted by The Diversity Movement CEO and executive coach Donald Thompson and is a production of Earfluence. Order UNDERESTIMATED: A CEO'S UNLIKELY PATH TO SUCCESS, by Donald Thompson.

New Books Network
Jerome Charyn, "Ravage & Son" (Bellevue Literary Press, 2023)

New Books Network

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 31, 2023 39:33


Ravage & Son (Bellevue Literary Press, 2023) by Jerome Charyn is a novel set in the Lower East Side of New York City in the early years of the twentieth century when it was America's most crime-ridden and decadent neighborhood. Featuring an alluring cast of heroes, misfits, and monsters, Ravage & Son is part Jekyll and Hyde, part crime noir, part mystery novel, and ultimately an instant classic – a cinematic kaleidoscope that captures both the intense beauty and utter debauchery of humanity in this bygone era. At the heart of the novel is the menacing Lionel Ravage, a heartbroken powerbroker hell bent on making the world pay for the loss of his soul mate, and his illegitimate son Ben, a poor boy educated at Harvard who becomes a downtown detective for the Kehilla, a quasi-police force slapped with the responsibility of cleaning up the Lower East Side's layers of dirt and crime. The younger Ravage fights to protect, while his father yearns to burn it all to the ground. They share a deep wound and savage love that chains them together but is too agonizing to relive. Jerome Charyn's brilliance is in capturing the violence festering behind closed doors and in the streets as forces large and small work in unity to suck the marrow out of the Jewish neighborhood and its inhabitants. The author's magnificent sentence-by-sentence style is marked both by an intensity and sensitivity that makes the dark tale more human and humane. It is as if Charyn is at war with the past, fully committed to its darkness, but delivering a source of light through his unmatched voice, the essential narrative delivered in what he calls his “music.” With touches of magical realism and an aura of mysticism, Charyn turns the Lower East Side into a portal for looking at that era and our own. The author of more than 50 novels, biographies, histories, graphic novels, and collections, Charyn once proclaimed that his ultimate goal in writing novels has been “to make the reader cry...to break the reader's heart.” With its stunning, unforgettable portrayal of the forces of light and darkness, Ravage & Son delivers on the author's aim, presenting humanity in its fully formed depravity, but also capturing life's poignancy. The interview focuses on Ravage & Son, but Charyn and I discuss other aspects of his renowned career, including discussion of writing style, research, literary influences, and more. Charyn is arguably the most famous writer most readers have never heard of, a bestseller in France and other parts of Europe, and a true “writer's writer” who continues to publish acclaimed books while being lauded by major authors including Joyce Carol Oates, Michael Chabon, Don DeLillo, and a long list of others. He is a distinctive voice in American literary history. Bob Batchelor is an award-winning cultural historian and biographer. His latest books are Roadhouse Blues: Morrison, the Doors, and the Death Days of the Sixties and Stan Lee: A Life. Visit him on the web at www.bobbatchelor.com or email at bob@bobbatchelor.com 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

New Books in Literature
Jerome Charyn, "Ravage & Son" (Bellevue Literary Press, 2023)

New Books in Literature

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 31, 2023 39:33


Ravage & Son (Bellevue Literary Press, 2023) by Jerome Charyn is a novel set in the Lower East Side of New York City in the early years of the twentieth century when it was America's most crime-ridden and decadent neighborhood. Featuring an alluring cast of heroes, misfits, and monsters, Ravage & Son is part Jekyll and Hyde, part crime noir, part mystery novel, and ultimately an instant classic – a cinematic kaleidoscope that captures both the intense beauty and utter debauchery of humanity in this bygone era. At the heart of the novel is the menacing Lionel Ravage, a heartbroken powerbroker hell bent on making the world pay for the loss of his soul mate, and his illegitimate son Ben, a poor boy educated at Harvard who becomes a downtown detective for the Kehilla, a quasi-police force slapped with the responsibility of cleaning up the Lower East Side's layers of dirt and crime. The younger Ravage fights to protect, while his father yearns to burn it all to the ground. They share a deep wound and savage love that chains them together but is too agonizing to relive. Jerome Charyn's brilliance is in capturing the violence festering behind closed doors and in the streets as forces large and small work in unity to suck the marrow out of the Jewish neighborhood and its inhabitants. The author's magnificent sentence-by-sentence style is marked both by an intensity and sensitivity that makes the dark tale more human and humane. It is as if Charyn is at war with the past, fully committed to its darkness, but delivering a source of light through his unmatched voice, the essential narrative delivered in what he calls his “music.” With touches of magical realism and an aura of mysticism, Charyn turns the Lower East Side into a portal for looking at that era and our own. The author of more than 50 novels, biographies, histories, graphic novels, and collections, Charyn once proclaimed that his ultimate goal in writing novels has been “to make the reader cry...to break the reader's heart.” With its stunning, unforgettable portrayal of the forces of light and darkness, Ravage & Son delivers on the author's aim, presenting humanity in its fully formed depravity, but also capturing life's poignancy. The interview focuses on Ravage & Son, but Charyn and I discuss other aspects of his renowned career, including discussion of writing style, research, literary influences, and more. Charyn is arguably the most famous writer most readers have never heard of, a bestseller in France and other parts of Europe, and a true “writer's writer” who continues to publish acclaimed books while being lauded by major authors including Joyce Carol Oates, Michael Chabon, Don DeLillo, and a long list of others. He is a distinctive voice in American literary history. Bob Batchelor is an award-winning cultural historian and biographer. His latest books are Roadhouse Blues: Morrison, the Doors, and the Death Days of the Sixties and Stan Lee: A Life. Visit him on the web at www.bobbatchelor.com or email at bob@bobbatchelor.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/literature

New Books in Historical Fiction
Jerome Charyn, "Ravage & Son" (Bellevue Literary Press, 2023)

New Books in Historical Fiction

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 31, 2023 39:33


Ravage & Son (Bellevue Literary Press, 2023) by Jerome Charyn is a novel set in the Lower East Side of New York City in the early years of the twentieth century when it was America's most crime-ridden and decadent neighborhood. Featuring an alluring cast of heroes, misfits, and monsters, Ravage & Son is part Jekyll and Hyde, part crime noir, part mystery novel, and ultimately an instant classic – a cinematic kaleidoscope that captures both the intense beauty and utter debauchery of humanity in this bygone era. At the heart of the novel is the menacing Lionel Ravage, a heartbroken powerbroker hell bent on making the world pay for the loss of his soul mate, and his illegitimate son Ben, a poor boy educated at Harvard who becomes a downtown detective for the Kehilla, a quasi-police force slapped with the responsibility of cleaning up the Lower East Side's layers of dirt and crime. The younger Ravage fights to protect, while his father yearns to burn it all to the ground. They share a deep wound and savage love that chains them together but is too agonizing to relive. Jerome Charyn's brilliance is in capturing the violence festering behind closed doors and in the streets as forces large and small work in unity to suck the marrow out of the Jewish neighborhood and its inhabitants. The author's magnificent sentence-by-sentence style is marked both by an intensity and sensitivity that makes the dark tale more human and humane. It is as if Charyn is at war with the past, fully committed to its darkness, but delivering a source of light through his unmatched voice, the essential narrative delivered in what he calls his “music.” With touches of magical realism and an aura of mysticism, Charyn turns the Lower East Side into a portal for looking at that era and our own. The author of more than 50 novels, biographies, histories, graphic novels, and collections, Charyn once proclaimed that his ultimate goal in writing novels has been “to make the reader cry...to break the reader's heart.” With its stunning, unforgettable portrayal of the forces of light and darkness, Ravage & Son delivers on the author's aim, presenting humanity in its fully formed depravity, but also capturing life's poignancy. The interview focuses on Ravage & Son, but Charyn and I discuss other aspects of his renowned career, including discussion of writing style, research, literary influences, and more. Charyn is arguably the most famous writer most readers have never heard of, a bestseller in France and other parts of Europe, and a true “writer's writer” who continues to publish acclaimed books while being lauded by major authors including Joyce Carol Oates, Michael Chabon, Don DeLillo, and a long list of others. He is a distinctive voice in American literary history. Bob Batchelor is an award-winning cultural historian and biographer. His latest books are Roadhouse Blues: Morrison, the Doors, and the Death Days of the Sixties and Stan Lee: A Life. Visit him on the web at www.bobbatchelor.com or email at bob@bobbatchelor.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/historical-fiction

Diversity: Beyond the Checkbox
Celebrating 100 Episodes of Diversity: Beyond the Checkbox with Jackie Ferguson

Diversity: Beyond the Checkbox

Play Episode Listen Later May 2, 2023 2:14


In this special 100th episode of Diversity Beyond the Checkbox, host Jackie Ferguson is on the other side of the questions! Joined by critically-acclaimed author and guest host, Dr. Bob Batchelor, they reflect on the podcast's journey, discuss the importance of storytelling, and share their hopes for the future. Get a glimpse into Jackie's personality and hear about her favorite things, greatest accomplishments, and what's next for the podcast. Plus, Jackie receives a surprise video message from her loved ones congratulating her on the podcast's success and recent honor as one of Inc. Magazine's 200 Female Founders who are changing the world.Diversity Beyond the Checkbox is brought to you by The Diversity Movement, hosted by Head of Content Jackie Ferguson and is a production of Earfluence.

Diversity: Beyond the Checkbox
Celebrating 100 Episodes of Diversity: Beyond the Checkbox with Jackie Ferguson

Diversity: Beyond the Checkbox

Play Episode Listen Later May 2, 2023 57:34


In this special 100th episode of Diversity Beyond the Checkbox, host Jackie Ferguson is on the other side of the questions! Joined by critically-acclaimed author and guest host, Dr. Bob Batchelor, they reflect on the podcast's journey, discuss the importance of storytelling, and share their hopes for the future. Get a glimpse into Jackie's personality and hear about her favorite things, greatest accomplishments, and what's next for the podcast. Plus, Jackie receives a surprise video message from her loved ones congratulating her on the podcast's success and recent honor as one of Inc. Magazine's 200 Female Founders who are changing the world.Diversity Beyond the Checkbox is brought to you by The Diversity Movement, hosted by Head of Content Jackie Ferguson and is a production of Earfluence. Like this show? Leave us a rating and review!

Opening The Doors
The Doors: 1965 with Bob Batchelor

Opening The Doors

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 13, 2023 76:03


Bob Batchelor joins me to talk about The Doors and the cultural shift of 1965. We discuss the infamous meeting on the beach and the 1965 World Pacific Demo tapes among many other things. Thank you again to Bob Batchelor. You can find his books at most major retailers, and you can go to his website bobbatchelor.com for news and updates on his future projects.You can find the podcast on Twitter @TheDoorsPod and on Facebook by searching Opening The Doors. If you have any questions, comments, are suggestions for guests, you can send an email to openingthedoorspod@gmail.com. I want to give special thanks to podcast consultant Jim Cherry who authored The Doors Examined which I used extensively in my research for this episode and the Last Stage. I also want to thank doorshistory.com and the Mild Equator for the information used throughout the show, and another thanks goes to my new friend from Peru, Deirdre for the isolated vocal and instrument tracks used throughout. You can find his YouTube channel by searching Deirdre for more amazing Doors content. Music for this podcast was done by Cristian Cornejo of the Jimbo Tribute Band from South America. I hope to meet back with you in two weeks for a special interview with multiple members from the jazz fusion band Sweet Smoke, but until then, keep the doors open and the music loud.

New Books Network
Deep Cuts: Classic Rock and Hair Metal with Professor and Guitarist Jesse Kavadlo

New Books Network

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 5, 2023 68:41


Jesse Kavadlo is the classic “renaissance man” – literature and humanities professor, author of acclaimed books and articles, President of the Don DeLillo Society, fantastic husband and father…AND self-taught guitarist and vocalist with Top Gunz, one of the most popular 1980s rock cover bands in America. In this Deep Cuts conversation, Jesse and Bob discuss his guitar-saturated youth and the circuitous path he later took to the university classroom. They regale in their shared Gen X roots and how that past still informs them today, as well as a variety of pop culture topics, from grunge's almost overnight takedown of hair metal to professors and tweed jackets (and spandex). At the heart of this Deep Cut episode is Jesse's guitar playing and singing as a lens to uncover the ways a new generation of young people are discovering classic rock, particularly the Doors (the subject of Bob's book Roadhouse Blues: Morrison, the Doors, and the Death Days of the Sixties, published by Hamilcar Publications). A highlight is Jesse's demonstration of the subtlety and beauty of Doors guitarist Robby Krieger versus the styles of soloists like Jimmy Page, Jimi Hendrix and Eddie Van Halen. Please drop us a line to let us know what you think! Bob Batchelor is an award-winning cultural historian and biographer. His latest books are Roadhouse Blues: Morrison, the Doors, and the Death Days of the Sixties and Stan Lee: A Life. Visit him on the web at www.bobbatchelor.com or email at bob@bobbatchelor.com 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

New Books in Dance
Deep Cuts: Classic Rock and Hair Metal with Professor and Guitarist Jesse Kavadlo

New Books in Dance

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 5, 2023 68:41


Jesse Kavadlo is the classic “renaissance man” – literature and humanities professor, author of acclaimed books and articles, President of the Don DeLillo Society, fantastic husband and father…AND self-taught guitarist and vocalist with Top Gunz, one of the most popular 1980s rock cover bands in America. In this Deep Cuts conversation, Jesse and Bob discuss his guitar-saturated youth and the circuitous path he later took to the university classroom. They regale in their shared Gen X roots and how that past still informs them today, as well as a variety of pop culture topics, from grunge's almost overnight takedown of hair metal to professors and tweed jackets (and spandex). At the heart of this Deep Cut episode is Jesse's guitar playing and singing as a lens to uncover the ways a new generation of young people are discovering classic rock, particularly the Doors (the subject of Bob's book Roadhouse Blues: Morrison, the Doors, and the Death Days of the Sixties, published by Hamilcar Publications). A highlight is Jesse's demonstration of the subtlety and beauty of Doors guitarist Robby Krieger versus the styles of soloists like Jimmy Page, Jimi Hendrix and Eddie Van Halen. Please drop us a line to let us know what you think! Bob Batchelor is an award-winning cultural historian and biographer. His latest books are Roadhouse Blues: Morrison, the Doors, and the Death Days of the Sixties and Stan Lee: A Life. Visit him on the web at www.bobbatchelor.com or email at bob@bobbatchelor.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/performing-arts

New Books in American Studies
Deep Cuts: Classic Rock and Hair Metal with Professor and Guitarist Jesse Kavadlo

New Books in American Studies

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 5, 2023 68:41


Jesse Kavadlo is the classic “renaissance man” – literature and humanities professor, author of acclaimed books and articles, President of the Don DeLillo Society, fantastic husband and father…AND self-taught guitarist and vocalist with Top Gunz, one of the most popular 1980s rock cover bands in America. In this Deep Cuts conversation, Jesse and Bob discuss his guitar-saturated youth and the circuitous path he later took to the university classroom. They regale in their shared Gen X roots and how that past still informs them today, as well as a variety of pop culture topics, from grunge's almost overnight takedown of hair metal to professors and tweed jackets (and spandex). At the heart of this Deep Cut episode is Jesse's guitar playing and singing as a lens to uncover the ways a new generation of young people are discovering classic rock, particularly the Doors (the subject of Bob's book Roadhouse Blues: Morrison, the Doors, and the Death Days of the Sixties, published by Hamilcar Publications). A highlight is Jesse's demonstration of the subtlety and beauty of Doors guitarist Robby Krieger versus the styles of soloists like Jimmy Page, Jimi Hendrix and Eddie Van Halen. Please drop us a line to let us know what you think! Bob Batchelor is an award-winning cultural historian and biographer. His latest books are Roadhouse Blues: Morrison, the Doors, and the Death Days of the Sixties and Stan Lee: A Life. Visit him on the web at www.bobbatchelor.com or email at bob@bobbatchelor.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/american-studies

New Books in Music
Deep Cuts: Classic Rock and Hair Metal with Professor and Guitarist Jesse Kavadlo

New Books in Music

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 5, 2023 68:41


Jesse Kavadlo is the classic “renaissance man” – literature and humanities professor, author of acclaimed books and articles, President of the Don DeLillo Society, fantastic husband and father…AND self-taught guitarist and vocalist with Top Gunz, one of the most popular 1980s rock cover bands in America. In this Deep Cuts conversation, Jesse and Bob discuss his guitar-saturated youth and the circuitous path he later took to the university classroom. They regale in their shared Gen X roots and how that past still informs them today, as well as a variety of pop culture topics, from grunge's almost overnight takedown of hair metal to professors and tweed jackets (and spandex). At the heart of this Deep Cut episode is Jesse's guitar playing and singing as a lens to uncover the ways a new generation of young people are discovering classic rock, particularly the Doors (the subject of Bob's book Roadhouse Blues: Morrison, the Doors, and the Death Days of the Sixties, published by Hamilcar Publications). A highlight is Jesse's demonstration of the subtlety and beauty of Doors guitarist Robby Krieger versus the styles of soloists like Jimmy Page, Jimi Hendrix and Eddie Van Halen. Please drop us a line to let us know what you think! Bob Batchelor is an award-winning cultural historian and biographer. His latest books are Roadhouse Blues: Morrison, the Doors, and the Death Days of the Sixties and Stan Lee: A Life. Visit him on the web at www.bobbatchelor.com or email at bob@bobbatchelor.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/music

New Books in Popular Culture
Deep Cuts: Classic Rock and Hair Metal with Professor and Guitarist Jesse Kavadlo

New Books in Popular Culture

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 5, 2023 68:41


Jesse Kavadlo is the classic “renaissance man” – literature and humanities professor, author of acclaimed books and articles, President of the Don DeLillo Society, fantastic husband and father…AND self-taught guitarist and vocalist with Top Gunz, one of the most popular 1980s rock cover bands in America. In this Deep Cuts conversation, Jesse and Bob discuss his guitar-saturated youth and the circuitous path he later took to the university classroom. They regale in their shared Gen X roots and how that past still informs them today, as well as a variety of pop culture topics, from grunge's almost overnight takedown of hair metal to professors and tweed jackets (and spandex). At the heart of this Deep Cut episode is Jesse's guitar playing and singing as a lens to uncover the ways a new generation of young people are discovering classic rock, particularly the Doors (the subject of Bob's book Roadhouse Blues: Morrison, the Doors, and the Death Days of the Sixties, published by Hamilcar Publications). A highlight is Jesse's demonstration of the subtlety and beauty of Doors guitarist Robby Krieger versus the styles of soloists like Jimmy Page, Jimi Hendrix and Eddie Van Halen. Please drop us a line to let us know what you think! Bob Batchelor is an award-winning cultural historian and biographer. His latest books are Roadhouse Blues: Morrison, the Doors, and the Death Days of the Sixties and Stan Lee: A Life. Visit him on the web at www.bobbatchelor.com or email at bob@bobbatchelor.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/popular-culture

A Life in Biography
A talk with Bob Batchelor about his new biography of Jim Morrison, The Doors, and the Sixties

A Life in Biography

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 27, 2022 49:52


A wide-ranging conversation about what you might call the music of biography.

Cooper And Anthony Show
Cooper Can't Figure Out Mics, New Christmas Song, Bob Batchelor New Doors Book

Cooper And Anthony Show

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 18, 2022 77:25


Cooper Can't Figure Out Mics, New Christmas Song, Bob Batchelor New Doors Book Roadhouse Blues: Morrison, The Doors, and the Death Days of the Sixties --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/cooperandanthony/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/cooperandanthony/support

Cooper And Anthony
Cooper Can't Figure Out Mics, New Christmas Song, Bob Batchelor New Doors Book

Cooper And Anthony

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 18, 2022 77:25


Cooper Can't Figure Out Mics, New Christmas Song, Bob Batchelor New Doors Book Roadhouse Blues: Morrison, The Doors, and the Death Days of the Sixties --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/cooperandanthony/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/cooperandanthony/support

Kottke Ride Home
Tue. 08/30 - Big Kale's Big Lie

Kottke Ride Home

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 30, 2022 17:26


The surprising history of how kale became so popular so quickly back in 2014, and how both Pizza Hut and Chick-fil-A were partially responsible––but not because they actually included kale on their menus. It's a tale of lawsuits, publicity campaigns, bloated markets, and one very big kalespiracy.Sponsors:BetterHelp, Get 10% off your first month at betterhelp.com/COOLSTUFFKolide, Got Slack? Got Macs? Get Kolide: Device security that fixes challenging problems by messaging your users on Slack. Try Kolide Today! https://l.kolide.co/3aVdR90 Links:Big Kale (weakankleblake, TikTok)Pizza Hut Used to Be One of the Largest Kale Purchasers in the US (TODAY)The Strange Mystery Of Who Made Kale Famous ... And Why (mindbodygreen)Fri. 07/08 - The Breakfast Episode (Cool Stuff Ride Home)Kotex, Kleenex, Huggies: Kimberly-Clark and the Consumer Revolution in American Business by Bob Batchelor and Thomas Heinrich The Great Kalespiracy (The Hustle)Who Owns Kale? (National Geographic)2017 Census of Agriculture (USDA)Kale (Produce Market Guide)The Kale Craze Might Be Ending (The Atlantic)Jackson Bird on TwitterSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Cooper And Anthony Show
Olivia Wilde recalls being served at CinemaCon, Gmac Cash Raps New Song About Belle Isle Giant Slide Bob Batchelor and his new book Stan Lee The Man Behind Marvel

Cooper And Anthony Show

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 26, 2022 77:53


Olivia Wilde recalls being served at CinemaCon, Song Of The Summer Detroit Artist Gmac Cash Raps New Song About Belle Isle Giant Slide Bob Batchelor and his new book Stan Lee The Man Behind Marvel, What Does Kim Kardashian, Kevin Hart and Sylvester Stallone All Have In Common, Dr. Diane Madfes Talks Skin Talk --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/cooperandanthony/message

Cooper And Anthony
Olivia Wilde recalls being served at CinemaCon, Gmac Cash Raps New Song About Belle Isle Giant Slide Bob Batchelor and his new book Stan Lee The Man Behind Marvel

Cooper And Anthony

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 26, 2022 77:53


Olivia Wilde recalls being served at CinemaCon, Song Of The Summer Detroit Artist Gmac Cash Raps New Song About Belle Isle Giant Slide Bob Batchelor and his new book Stan Lee The Man Behind Marvel, What Does Kim Kardashian, Kevin Hart and Sylvester Stallone All Have In Common, Dr. Diane Madfes Talks Skin Talk --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/cooperandanthony/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/cooperandanthony/support

Madame Perry's Salon
Author/writer Mitzi Szereto visits Madame Perry's Salon

Madame Perry's Salon

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 22, 2022 61:00


Szereto puts together another page-turning collection, telling true crime tales of the wicked, wild, and wonderful. You'll love this book and the stories of devious partnerships that ended in mayhem and murder!”—Bob Batchelor, cultural historian and author of The Bourbon King: The Life and Crimes of George Remus, Prohibition's Evil Genius  ​​​​This is just one sneak peek review of her new and upcoming book The Best New True Crime Stories Unsolved Crimes And Mysteries. Coming soon in September, this is a must read!    

Business Movers
The King of Booze | Cultural Historian Bob Batchelor Breaks Down the King of Booze | 5

Business Movers

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 9, 2022 41:13 Very Popular


Cultural historian and author of The Bourbon King, Bob Batchelor explores the life and legacy of George Remus, examining the upbringing and culture that turned a poor German immigrant into America's most successful bootlegger. To listen to Business Movers ad-free, join Wondery+ in the Wondery App. Click here to download the app: https://wondery.app.link/businessmoversPlease support us by supporting our sponsors!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Business Movers
Stan Lee: The Mind Behind Marvel | Bob Batchelor Knows the Man Behind Marvel | 5

Business Movers

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 2, 2021 55:13


Bob Batchelor, cultural historian and author of the definitive biography, Stan Lee: The Man Behind Marvel breaks down Stan's career, the controversy surrounding Stan and his closest collaborators, and Stan Lee's legacy in American entertainment.To listen to Business Movers ad-free, join Wondery+ in the Wondery App. Click here to download the app: https://wondery.app.link/businessmovers.Support us by supporting our sponsors!NetSuite- Get special financing at netsuite.com/MOVERS.Ship Station- Just go to shipstation.com, click on the microphone at the top of the page, and type in MOVERS.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Diversity: Beyond the Checkbox
Controversy and Racism at the Olympics, with Dr Bob Batchelor

Diversity: Beyond the Checkbox

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 20, 2021 37:20


The Diversity Movement's Jackie Ferguson and Bob Batchelor discuss controversy and racism at the Olympics, touching on Sha'Carri Richardson, the ban on Afro swim caps, and Allyson Felix versus Nike.Full episode video LIVE at the Earfluence studio in downtown RaleighDiversity Beyond the Checkbox is brought to you by The Diversity Movement, hosted by Head of Content Jackie Ferguson, and is a production of Earfluence.

Diversity: Beyond the Checkbox
Controversy and Racism at the Olympics, with Dr Bob Batchelor

Diversity: Beyond the Checkbox

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 20, 2021 37:20


The Diversity Movement's Jackie Ferguson and Bob Batchelor discuss controversy and racism at the Olympics, touching on Sha'Carri Richardson, the ban on Afro swim caps, and Allyson Felix versus Nike.Full episode video LIVE at the Earfluence studio in downtown RaleighDiversity Beyond the Checkbox is brought to you by The Diversity Movement, hosted by Head of Content Jackie Ferguson, and is a production of Earfluence.

Pop Culture Tonight
Bob Batchelor – Stan Lee: The Man Behind Marvel

Pop Culture Tonight

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 1, 2021 29:41


Author and Pop Culture expert Bob Batchelor joins Patrick to discuss the epic tale of Stan Lee's journey from the streets of Depression-era New York City to the billion dollar blockbuster films.

A Life in Biography
Episode 51: Talking with Bob Batchelor about his book, biography—how it gets done and so much more.

A Life in Biography

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 20, 2021 48:23


A conversation with Bob Batchelor about his work from John Updike to Stan Lee and much more about biography and its place in the world and in our imaginations.

Crooks N Crimes
Crooks N Crimes - Bob Batchelor | The Life and Times of Bourbon King George Remus

Crooks N Crimes

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 25, 2020 51:10


JB and MJ interview Bob Batchelor, the biographer of George Remus, the most famous American bootlegger.

Talk Radio Europe
Bob Batchelor – The Bourbon King: The Life and Crimes of George Remus, Prohibition’s Evil Genius…with TRE’s Dave Hodgson

Talk Radio Europe

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 22, 2020 15:55


Bob Batchelor - The Bourbon King: The Life and Crimes of George Remus, Prohibition's Evil Genius...with TRE's Dave Hodgson

History Author Show
Bob Batchelor – Rookwood: The Rediscovery and Revival of an American Icon

History Author Show

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 14, 2020 81:47


December 14, 2020 - In 1880, Maria Longworth Nichols Storer founded Rookwood Pottery in Cincinnati, aiming to give American artists a place to produce quality pieces to beautify the home, but also practical ceramics and tile. It grew into a world-renowned success, one that endures to this day. Spinning the pottery wheel for us is Bob Batchelor who brings us the illustrated history Rookwood: The Rediscovery and Revival of an American Icon. The book is Publishers Weekly Holiday Gift Guide 2020 Selection. We previously caught up with Bob to chat about his books The Bourbon King: The Life and Crimes of George Remus, Prohibition’s Evil Genius and Stan Lee: The Man behind Marvel. Bob Batchelor is a cultural historian who has written or edited more than two dozen books on popular culture and American literature, including books about John Updike, The Great Gatsby, and Mad Men. Find him at BobBatchelor.com, on Facebook, or at the Twitter and Instagram handle @BobPBatchelor.        

Tales of a Red Clay Rambler: A pottery and ceramic art podcast
346: Bob Batchelor on the rise, fall and rebirth of Rookwood Pottery

Tales of a Red Clay Rambler: A pottery and ceramic art podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 28, 2020 68:33


Today on the Tales of a Red Clay Rambler Podcast I have an interview with cultural historian Bob Batchelor. He has written on diverse subjects ranging from comic icon Stan Lee to prohibition era bourbon boss George Remus and has recently published an illustrated history of Rookwood Pottery. In our interview we talk about the life and work of founder Maria Longworth Nichols Storer, the role star decorators like Kitaro Shirayamadani played in the success of the company, and the effect the Great Depression had on Rookwood. The book is now available anywhere fine books are sold and can be purchased from Rookwood at www.rookwood.com. For more information on Bob visit www.bobbatchelor.com.     On this week’s show I also talk about using www.iwillvote.com to locate your polling place and find out how to vote by mail in the upcoming American elections. Visit the website to find out more on how to safely vote in your state.

Quarto Author Chats
Bob Batchelor, ROOKWOOD

Quarto Author Chats

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 28, 2020 20:51


Author and historian Bob Batchelor tells the compelling story of how Rookwood became the most famous company making art pottery in the United States.Published to coincide with Rookwood's 140th anniversary, this beautiful, collectible, fully illustrated volume tells the rich story of this female-founded, female-owned great American art pottery company.

Talk Radio 98.5 WRTA
Harry Rinker of "Whatcha' Got?" - August 2020 - WRTA's The 11th Hour with Doug Herendeen

Talk Radio 98.5 WRTA

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 17, 2020 45:44


From August 17th 2020 on Talk Radio 98.5 WRTA www.wrta www.harryrinker.com The article Harry mentioned on Penny Restaurants: https://www.atlasobscura.com/articles/restaurants-during-great-depression Harry will be on with us again Monday September 21st with Bob Batchelor talking about his new book on Rookwood Pottery. (814) 946-0435

Amy's Table
The Story of The Bourbon King George Remus

Amy's Table

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 2, 2019 15:40


Amy chats with Bob Batchelor author of "The Bourbon King," the story of George Remus.

The Creative Nonfiction Podcast with Brendan O'Meara
Episode 174: Bob Batchelor — Humble Beginnings, Breaking Free from Google, and ‘The Bourbon King'

The Creative Nonfiction Podcast with Brendan O'Meara

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 25, 2019 65:52


"I worked to write this as the longest screenplay possible," says Bob Batchelor, author of The Bourbon King. Thanks to Bay Path University's MFA in Creative Nonfiction and to Riverteeth for the support. Follow the show at @CNFPod.

Brian Thomas
Bob Batchelor - The Bourbon King

Brian Thomas

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 10, 2019 14:04


History Author Show
Bob Batchelor – The Bourbon King: The Life and Crimes of George Remus, Prohibition’s Evil Genius

History Author Show

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 8, 2019 64:30


September 9, 2019 - Bob Batchelor introduces us to the boisterous, brass-knuckes bootlegger who quenched Dry America's thirst in the Roaring Twenties. His book is The Bourbon King: The Life and Crimes of George Remus, Prohibition’s Evil Genius. We last caught up with Bob to chat about his book Stan Lee: The Man behind Marvel. You can find that interview in our archives at iHeartRadio, iTunes or wherever you listen to on-demand audio. In an era that featured names like Capone, Rothstein, Luciano, and Nucky Thompson of Boardwalk Empire fame, Remus broke the mold. A talented lawyer, pharmacist, and social-climbing doctor obsessed over his wife's affair with a G-man, he grew so powerful, he even had President Warren G. Harding in his pocket. Bob Batchelor is a cultural historian who has written or edited more than two dozen books on popular culture and American literature, including books about John Updike, The Great Gatsby, and Mad Men. He lives in the Queen City of Cincinnati, Ohio, and teaches at Miami University. Visit him at BobBatchelor.com or @CultPopCulture on Twitter.      

Leonard Lopate at Large on WBAI Radio in New York
Bob Batchelor on his book The Bourbon King about infamous bootlegger George Remus (9/3/19)

Leonard Lopate at Large on WBAI Radio in New York

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 3, 2019 57:19


Love, murder, political intrigue, mountains of cash and rivers of bourbon—Bob Batchelor’s book The Bourbon King: The Life and Crimes of George Remus, Prohibition's Evil Genius is a journey into the dark heart of Prohibition and the man who made it work to his own advantage. Yes, Congress gave teeth to Prohibition in October 1919, but the law didn't stop Remus from amassing a fortune that would be worth billions of dollars today. As one Jazz Age journalist put it, "Remus was to bootlegging what Rockefeller was to oil." Join us for a discussion of Goerge Remus with Bob Batchelor in this installment on Leonard Lopate at Large.

Czytu Czytu
#36 – Ludzie listy piszą #3

Czytu Czytu

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 17, 2018 61:39


Cześć! Dzisiejszy odcinek poświęcamy odpowiedziom na Wasze listy! Zanim to jednak nastąpi, każda z nas omówi swoje ostatnie książkowe rozczarowanie. Nie, nie umawiałyśmy się na to! Po prostu tak się złożyło, że lektury z tego tygodnia zawiodły nasze oczekiwania i musiałyśmy dać temu wyraz na antenie podcastu. Nie wyłączajcie dzisiaj odcinka przed końcem, ponieważ przygotowałyśmy dla Was przedświąteczny konkurs, w którym możecie zgarnąć dostęp na 30, a może nawet na 90 dni do platformy Lecton, na której czeka na Was około 2.000 audiobooków oraz najlepsze polskie podcasty, w tym Czytu Czytu. ;) Pytanie usłyszycie w odcinku, a na Wasze odpowiedzi czekamy do końca niedzieli 23 grudnia pod adresem czytuczytu@podsluchane.pl. Do usłyszenia! Spis treści Co mamy w torebce: 00:01:30 – „Istota”, Agata „Endo” Nowicka, Aleksandra Hirszfeld (papier) 00:10:10 – „Ale musicale! Złote stulecie 1918-2018”, Daniel Wyszogrodzki (papier, ebook) 00:25:12 – „Stan Lee. Człowiek-Marvel”, Bob Batchelor (papier, ebook, audiobook) Temat odcinka: 00:34:35 – Ludzie listy piszą #3 Czytu Czytu prowadzą: Magdalena Adamus (Megu) Marta Najman (Oceansoul) Katarzyna Czajka-Kominiarczuk (Zwierz Popkulturalny) Jesteśmy częścią sieci podcastów Podsluchane.pl: Odwiedź naszą stronę: www.czytuczytu.pl Napisz do nas na: czytuczytu@podsluchane.pl Sprawdź inne nasze podcasty: www.podsluchane.pl Polub fanpage naszej sieci: www.facebook.com/podsluchanepl Zobacz nasz sklep z gadżetami: www.podsluchane.pl/sklep

Scaffali Animati
Stan Lee. Il padre dell’universo Marvel

Scaffali Animati

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 10, 2018 1:58


GianLuca Bonetta presenta “SCAFFALI ANIMATI” Le più interessanti novità editoriali sul mondo della TV, dell’animazione e dello spettacolo. Questa settimana: Stan Lee. Il padre dell’universo Marvel di Bob Batchelor L'articolo Stan Lee. Il padre dell’universo Marvel proviene da RadioAnimati.

Konglomerat Podcastowy
Stan Lee. Człowiek-Marvel

Konglomerat Podcastowy

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 5, 2018 18:43


Bob Batchelor opisuje jedną z najciekawszych postaci świata komiksu, ojca najbardziej popularnych komiksowych superbohaterów – Stana Lee. Życie słynnego scenarzysty było równie niesamowite, co wymyślane przez niego historie. Lee, dzięki ogromnej wytrwałości i niezwykłemu talentowi, już jako nastolatek został redaktorem w wydawnictwie, które potem zasłynie jako Marvel Comics. To tam powstała Fantastyczna Czwórka, Spider-Man, Hulk, Iron Man, X-Men czy Avengers – najsłynniejsze postaci komiksowego świata, którymi fascynują się od kilkudziesięciu już lat kolejne pokolenia czytelników. Na podstawie ich przygód wciąż powstają popularne adaptacje filmowe, a sami superbohaterowie stali się niezniszczalnymi symbolami kultury popularnej na całym świecie. Stan Lee. Człowiek-Marvel to nie tylko historia życia kultowego wizjonera, ale także analiza genezy jego najważniejszych dzieł oraz próba określenia wpływu komiksu na kulturę popularną XX i XXI wieku. Książkę "Stan Lee. Człowiek-Marvel", w interpretacji audio pana Tomasza Sobczaka, kupicie oczywiście w sklepie Audioteka.pl

New Books in American Studies
Bob Batchelor, “Stan Lee: The Man Behind Marvel” (Rowman and Littlefield, 2017)

New Books in American Studies

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 12, 2017 71:04


In his new book, Stan Lee: The Man Behind Marvel (Rowman and Littlefield, 2017), cultural historian and biographer Bob Batchelor examines the life of Marvel’s Stan Lee one of the most iconic figures in comic book history. Batchelor has written the first biography of Stan Lee. Starting with his childhood as a Depression-era New Yorker born to immigrant parents, Batchelor follows Lee’s career as a teenage editor at Marvel Comics, his stint as a playwright for the United States Army during World War II, and his unrelenting work ethic and drive that transformed the comic book industry and brought characters such as Spider Man, the Hulk, Iron Man, the Fantastic Four, the Avengers, and the X-Men to life. Batchelor explores the larger place in popular and American cultural history that Stan Lee has played over the past 70 years from comics to television to film, reflecting on the role of the superhero in the American experience. Well researched, Stan Lee: The Man Behind Marvel gives insight not only into well-known aspects of Lee’s life, but also presents readers with little known background into Lee’s past and what has made him the icon he is today. Batchelor’s book is a must read for Marvel and comic books fans. Rebekah Buchanan is an Associate Professor of English at Western Illinois University. Her work examines the role of narrative in people’s lives. She researches zines, zine writers and the influence of music subcultures and fandom on writers and narratives. You can find more about her on her website, follow her on Twitter @rj_buchanan or email her at rj-buchanan@wiu.edu. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

New Books in Popular Culture
Bob Batchelor, “Stan Lee: The Man Behind Marvel” (Rowman and Littlefield, 2017)

New Books in Popular Culture

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 12, 2017 71:04


In his new book, Stan Lee: The Man Behind Marvel (Rowman and Littlefield, 2017), cultural historian and biographer Bob Batchelor examines the life of Marvel’s Stan Lee one of the most iconic figures in comic book history. Batchelor has written the first biography of Stan Lee. Starting with his childhood as a Depression-era New Yorker born to immigrant parents, Batchelor follows Lee’s career as a teenage editor at Marvel Comics, his stint as a playwright for the United States Army during World War II, and his unrelenting work ethic and drive that transformed the comic book industry and brought characters such as Spider Man, the Hulk, Iron Man, the Fantastic Four, the Avengers, and the X-Men to life. Batchelor explores the larger place in popular and American cultural history that Stan Lee has played over the past 70 years from comics to television to film, reflecting on the role of the superhero in the American experience. Well researched, Stan Lee: The Man Behind Marvel gives insight not only into well-known aspects of Lee’s life, but also presents readers with little known background into Lee’s past and what has made him the icon he is today. Batchelor’s book is a must read for Marvel and comic books fans. Rebekah Buchanan is an Associate Professor of English at Western Illinois University. Her work examines the role of narrative in people’s lives. She researches zines, zine writers and the influence of music subcultures and fandom on writers and narratives. You can find more about her on her website, follow her on Twitter @rj_buchanan or email her at rj-buchanan@wiu.edu. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

New Books in Biography
Bob Batchelor, “Stan Lee: The Man Behind Marvel” (Rowman and Littlefield, 2017)

New Books in Biography

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 12, 2017 71:04


In his new book, Stan Lee: The Man Behind Marvel (Rowman and Littlefield, 2017), cultural historian and biographer Bob Batchelor examines the life of Marvel’s Stan Lee one of the most iconic figures in comic book history. Batchelor has written the first biography of Stan Lee. Starting with his childhood as a Depression-era New Yorker born to immigrant parents, Batchelor follows Lee’s career as a teenage editor at Marvel Comics, his stint as a playwright for the United States Army during World War II, and his unrelenting work ethic and drive that transformed the comic book industry and brought characters such as Spider Man, the Hulk, Iron Man, the Fantastic Four, the Avengers, and the X-Men to life. Batchelor explores the larger place in popular and American cultural history that Stan Lee has played over the past 70 years from comics to television to film, reflecting on the role of the superhero in the American experience. Well researched, Stan Lee: The Man Behind Marvel gives insight not only into well-known aspects of Lee’s life, but also presents readers with little known background into Lee’s past and what has made him the icon he is today. Batchelor’s book is a must read for Marvel and comic books fans. Rebekah Buchanan is an Associate Professor of English at Western Illinois University. Her work examines the role of narrative in people’s lives. She researches zines, zine writers and the influence of music subcultures and fandom on writers and narratives. You can find more about her on her website, follow her on Twitter @rj_buchanan or email her at rj-buchanan@wiu.edu. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

New Books Network
Bob Batchelor, “Stan Lee: The Man Behind Marvel” (Rowman and Littlefield, 2017)

New Books Network

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 12, 2017 71:04


In his new book, Stan Lee: The Man Behind Marvel (Rowman and Littlefield, 2017), cultural historian and biographer Bob Batchelor examines the life of Marvel’s Stan Lee one of the most iconic figures in comic book history. Batchelor has written the first biography of Stan Lee. Starting with his childhood as a Depression-era New Yorker born to immigrant parents, Batchelor follows Lee’s career as a teenage editor at Marvel Comics, his stint as a playwright for the United States Army during World War II, and his unrelenting work ethic and drive that transformed the comic book industry and brought characters such as Spider Man, the Hulk, Iron Man, the Fantastic Four, the Avengers, and the X-Men to life. Batchelor explores the larger place in popular and American cultural history that Stan Lee has played over the past 70 years from comics to television to film, reflecting on the role of the superhero in the American experience. Well researched, Stan Lee: The Man Behind Marvel gives insight not only into well-known aspects of Lee’s life, but also presents readers with little known background into Lee’s past and what has made him the icon he is today. Batchelor’s book is a must read for Marvel and comic books fans. Rebekah Buchanan is an Associate Professor of English at Western Illinois University. Her work examines the role of narrative in people’s lives. She researches zines, zine writers and the influence of music subcultures and fandom on writers and narratives. You can find more about her on her website, follow her on Twitter @rj_buchanan or email her at rj-buchanan@wiu.edu. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

New Books in Communications
Bob Batchelor, “Stan Lee: The Man Behind Marvel” (Rowman and Littlefield, 2017)

New Books in Communications

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 12, 2017 71:04


In his new book, Stan Lee: The Man Behind Marvel (Rowman and Littlefield, 2017), cultural historian and biographer Bob Batchelor examines the life of Marvel’s Stan Lee one of the most iconic figures in comic book history. Batchelor has written the first biography of Stan Lee. Starting with his childhood as a Depression-era New Yorker born to immigrant parents, Batchelor follows Lee’s career as a teenage editor at Marvel Comics, his stint as a playwright for the United States Army during World War II, and his unrelenting work ethic and drive that transformed the comic book industry and brought characters such as Spider Man, the Hulk, Iron Man, the Fantastic Four, the Avengers, and the X-Men to life. Batchelor explores the larger place in popular and American cultural history that Stan Lee has played over the past 70 years from comics to television to film, reflecting on the role of the superhero in the American experience. Well researched, Stan Lee: The Man Behind Marvel gives insight not only into well-known aspects of Lee’s life, but also presents readers with little known background into Lee’s past and what has made him the icon he is today. Batchelor’s book is a must read for Marvel and comic books fans. Rebekah Buchanan is an Associate Professor of English at Western Illinois University. Her work examines the role of narrative in people’s lives. She researches zines, zine writers and the influence of music subcultures and fandom on writers and narratives. You can find more about her on her website, follow her on Twitter @rj_buchanan or email her at rj-buchanan@wiu.edu. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

New Books in Art
Bob Batchelor, “Stan Lee: The Man Behind Marvel” (Rowman and Littlefield, 2017)

New Books in Art

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 12, 2017 71:04


In his new book, Stan Lee: The Man Behind Marvel (Rowman and Littlefield, 2017), cultural historian and biographer Bob Batchelor examines the life of Marvel’s Stan Lee one of the most iconic figures in comic book history. Batchelor has written the first biography of Stan Lee. Starting with his childhood as a Depression-era New Yorker born to immigrant parents, Batchelor follows Lee’s career as a teenage editor at Marvel Comics, his stint as a playwright for the United States Army during World War II, and his unrelenting work ethic and drive that transformed the comic book industry and brought characters such as Spider Man, the Hulk, Iron Man, the Fantastic Four, the Avengers, and the X-Men to life. Batchelor explores the larger place in popular and American cultural history that Stan Lee has played over the past 70 years from comics to television to film, reflecting on the role of the superhero in the American experience. Well researched, Stan Lee: The Man Behind Marvel gives insight not only into well-known aspects of Lee’s life, but also presents readers with little known background into Lee’s past and what has made him the icon he is today. Batchelor’s book is a must read for Marvel and comic books fans. Rebekah Buchanan is an Associate Professor of English at Western Illinois University. Her work examines the role of narrative in people’s lives. She researches zines, zine writers and the influence of music subcultures and fandom on writers and narratives. You can find more about her on her website, follow her on Twitter @rj_buchanan or email her at rj-buchanan@wiu.edu. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

History Author Show
Bob Batchelor – Stan Lee: The Man behind Marvel

History Author Show

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 17, 2017 61:36


September 18, 2017 - Hello, true believers! This week, we meet a national treasure who serves as a bridge from the Golden Age of comic books to today's blockbuster, multi-film CGI universes. It's the origin story of the man who -- along with talented co-creators like artists Jack Kirby and Joe Simon -- created such iconic characters as Spider-Man, the Fantastic Four, the Incredible Hulk, and Iron Man. Filling in speech balloons is Bob Batchelor who brings us Stan Lee: The Man behind Marvel. Bob is a cultural historian who has written or edited more than two dozen books on popular culture and American literature, including books about John Updike, The Great Gatsby, and Mad Men. He lives in Oxford, Ohio, and teaches at Miami University. Find him at BobBatchelor.com or on Twitter @Cult Pop Culture.      

Amazing Spider-Talk: A Spider-Man Podcast
Stan Lee: Excelsior or Excedrin? (w/ guest Bob Batchelor) (Season 1, Episode 7)

Amazing Spider-Talk: A Spider-Man Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 13, 2017 62:58


Listen up, True Believers! In this season of the All-New Amazing Spider-Talk, Dan Gvozden and Mark Ginocchio are talking about the first and greatest run of Spider-Man comics: the Stan Lee and Steve Ditko era. ‘Nuff Said! In this sixth episode, they are talking with Bob Batchelor, the author of “Stan Lee: The Man Behind […] The post Stan Lee: Excelsior or Excedrin? (w/ guest Bob Batchelor) (Season 1, Episode 7) appeared first on Amazing Spider-Talk.

Open Ivory Tower Podcast
Silver Screen Final Girls to TV Scream Queens: Women on the Darknet

Open Ivory Tower Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 11, 2017 53:23


Darknet is an adaptation of the Japanese series Torihada (2010-present), and exists as something between a web series, an interactive TV anthology, and a Canadian network series. References and Further Reading Abramowitz, Rachel. Is That a Gun in Your Pocket?: Women’s Experience of Power in Hollywood. New York: Random House, 2000. Print. Barnouw, Erik. The Golden Web: A History of Broadcasting in the United States. Vol. 2. New York: Oxford UP, 1968. Print. Clover, Carol J. Men Women and Chainsaws: Gender in the Modern Horror Film. London: BFI, 1992. Print. Creed, Barbara. The Monstrous-Feminine: Film, Feminism, Psychoanalysis. London: Routledge, 1993. Print. Hamilton, Patrick. Gas Light, a Victorian Thriller in Three Acts. London: Constable, 1939. Print. Humm, Maggie. Feminism and Film. Edinburgh: Edinburgh UP, 1997. Print. Janisse, Kier-La. House of Psychotic Women: An Autobiographical Topography of Female Neurosis in Horror and Exploitation Films. Godalming, UK: Fab, 2012. Print. Jones, Norma, Maja Bajac-Carter, and Bob Batchelor. Heroines of Film and Television: Portrayals in Popular Culture. Lanham, MD: Rowman & Littelfield, 2014. Print. Kristeva, Julia. Powers of Horror: An Essay on Abjection. New York: Columbia UP, 1982. Print. Lené Hole, Kristin. Towards a Feminist Cinematic Ethics: Claire Denis, Emmanuel Levinas and Jean-Luc Nancy. Edinburgh: Edinburgh UP, 2016. Print. Rochon, Debbie. “The Legend of the Scream Queen.” GC Magazine 1999. Web. Rose, Jacqueline. Sexuality in the Field of Vision. London: Verso, 1991. Print. Short, Sue. Misfit Sisters: Screen Horror as Female Rites of Passage. New York: Palgrave Macmillan, 2006. Print. Sobchack, Vivian Carol. Carnal Thoughts: Embodiment and Moving Image Culture. Berkeley: U of California, 2004. Print. Let’s Start at the Beginning (Lee Rosevere) / CC BY-SA 4.0 Author: Geneveive Newman

New Books in Women's History
Norma Jones, Maja-Bajac-Carter, Bob Batchelor, “Heroines of Film and Television: Portrayals in Popular Culture” (Rowman and Littlefield, 2014)

New Books in Women's History

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 25, 2015 65:56


While there are a number of studies of how women are represented in popular culture, Norma Jones, Maja Bajac-Carter, Bob Batchelor's collection of essays Heroines of Film and Television: Portrayals in Popular Culture (Rowman and Littlefield, 2014)looks at the heroine. From discussions of traditional characters such as Wonder Woman and... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

New Books Network
Norma Jones, Maja-Bajac-Carter, Bob Batchelor, “Heroines of Film and Television: Portrayals in Popular Culture” (Rowman and Littlefield, 2014)

New Books Network

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 25, 2015 65:56


While there are a number of studies of how women are represented in popular culture, Norma Jones, Maja Bajac-Carter, Bob Batchelor’s collection of essays Heroines of Film and Television: Portrayals in Popular Culture (Rowman and Littlefield, 2014)looks at the heroine. From discussions of traditional characters such as Wonder Woman and Buffy, The Vampire Slayer, to more unusual heroic women in Kill Bill and The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo, these essays show the strength of characters presented as champions. Co-editor Norma Jones reviews how the book was compiled, as well as her own contribution to the collection. These three also edited a companion collection, Heroines of Comic Books and Literature: Portrayals in Popular Culture, that grew out of the project behind the first book. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

New Books in Film
Norma Jones, Maja-Bajac-Carter, Bob Batchelor, “Heroines of Film and Television: Portrayals in Popular Culture” (Rowman and Littlefield, 2014)

New Books in Film

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 25, 2015 65:56


While there are a number of studies of how women are represented in popular culture, Norma Jones, Maja Bajac-Carter, Bob Batchelor’s collection of essays Heroines of Film and Television: Portrayals in Popular Culture (Rowman and Littlefield, 2014)looks at the heroine. From discussions of traditional characters such as Wonder Woman and... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

New Books in Gender Studies
Norma Jones, Maja-Bajac-Carter, Bob Batchelor, “Heroines of Film and Television: Portrayals in Popular Culture” (Rowman and Littlefield, 2014)

New Books in Gender Studies

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 25, 2015 65:56


While there are a number of studies of how women are represented in popular culture, Norma Jones, Maja Bajac-Carter, Bob Batchelor’s collection of essays Heroines of Film and Television: Portrayals in Popular Culture (Rowman and Littlefield, 2014)looks at the heroine. From discussions of traditional characters such as Wonder Woman and Buffy, The Vampire Slayer, to more unusual heroic women in Kill Bill and The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo, these essays show the strength of characters presented as champions. Co-editor Norma Jones reviews how the book was compiled, as well as her own contribution to the collection. These three also edited a companion collection, Heroines of Comic Books and Literature: Portrayals in Popular Culture, that grew out of the project behind the first book. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices