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The other day I went to check in on my 10-year-old during her screentime. She was playing Goat Simulator on her Switch. She was also watching Gravity Falls on her iPad. Other times she just watches people play video games. I get it. It's my role, to not understand my kids' media habits. And, as a parent, it's also my job to worry about my kids' screentime. Maybe you don't worry. Maybe you're at one end of the spectrum or the other – like either have at it, kids! Or you set limits with the iron fist of nurturing boundaries. But most of us, I think, can't help but worry about what it does to their attention spans to be streaming TV while playing a video game. My 10-year-old does have limits on screens. For my teenager, the limits eroded over the years. I really don't know how much to worry about it. I want them to get outside, talk to real people, look at the sky, touch trees, experience the wonder and boredom of the analog world. But I'm not trying to be a Luddite. Maybe I've never been that into video games, but I realize they can offer rich, complex narrative experiences. And, you know, fun. I hear people like that, too.There might even be things that video games offer that are just too hard to access in the contemporary world otherwise. I don't know, the adrenaline rush of being chased by a wild boar. Quests to find treasure, even if in reality it was about potable water rather than a chest of gold. Or to prove yourself to a community. I'm trying to acknowledge the value of video games, but clearly I'm still a little skeptical about their importance for humanity. And yes, I do realize I'm saying all this on a podcast. Side note, according to the Oxford English Dictionary, the word “podcast” first appeared in English in 2004. Decades after video games. I just want my kids to spend more time outside.Anyway. In the midst of all this, I heard about someone who's working on video games to support girls. That's great. And she's also working on video games for another group that hasn't traditionally had games made for them.In the video for her company, Parrot Concepts, she hesitates before saying what they're trying to solve is a…problem. But she goes ahead and says it. And defends it. By the end of our conversation, I was ready to agree. There's a real problem, and video games for parrots are going to help.CreditsInner States is produced and edited by me, Alex Chambers. Our associate producer is Dom Heyob. Our master of social media is Jillian Blackburn. Our intern is Karl Templeton. We get support from Eoban Binder, Natalie Ingalls, LuAnn Johnson, Sam Schemenauer, Payton Whaley, Lisa Robbin Young and Kayte Young. Our Executive Producer is Eric Bolstridge.Our theme song is by Amy Oelsner and Justin Vollmar. We have additional music from the artists at Universal Production Music.I also want to give a shoutout to Lydia Norton and Betsy Leija. Their interview with Patricia on the IU Media School's I'm No Expert podcast is how I found out about her love of parrots and parrot games.
Our first episode of Season VIII "Polarity": IU Edition, welcomes Jamie Theophilos, doctoral student and associate instructor at the Media School at Indiana University Bloomington. Theophilos discusses their work on digital justice, conflict resolution, and the impact of educational relationships. In this debut episode, they'll explore how polarity shapes our online interactions and educational spaces through the lens of thoughtful engagement and collaborative connection.
IU's Media School recently announced a merger of its three student media organizations --- the Indiana Daily Student, WIUX radio and IUSTV. They will share business operations and advertising revenue in hopes of putting the Daily Student on stronger financial footing within three to five years. The IDS had a $1 million deficit that the Office of the Provost paid to eliminate in July. Read more: IU announces student media merger, cuts newspaper Part of the plan is discontinuing the IDS weekly print edition in Spring 2025. That move was met with resistance by the IDS staff, which published a front-page print story declaring “no confidence” in the merger plan. This week on Noon Edition, we will talk with IU Media School and student media representatives about the merger.
This week, Justin is joined by Rays sideline reporter Tricia Whitaker (1:20 - 50:19). They talk about Tricia's Indiana Hoosier roots, how she got started in the industry, her role as an adjunct professor at the IU Media School, what it's like covering a locker room celebration, 2023 Rays storylines, and much more! Sponsors- The Official Sponsor of Breaking Bats: The Original Fudge Kitchen Shipping fudge, saltwater taffy, sweet treats, and more across the country. https://fudgekitchens.com/ Som Sleep Som Sleeps beverages are specially formulated to promote relaxation, maintain a normal sleep cycle, and support healthy sleep patterns. Go to https://getsom.com/ and enter the code "BATS" at checkout for 10% off your order. Actions Over Words Apparel Visit https://actionsoverwordsapparel.com/ and enter the code: "N4L" for 10% off your order. Presented by Not For Long Media https://www.notforlongmedia.com/ Music Credit: Intro: Coming Home; Written by Scott Woodruff and TJ O'Neill; Performed by Scott Woodruff; Courtesy of Stick Figure Outro: Weight of Sound; Written by Scott Woodruff and TJ O'Neill; Performed by Scott Woodruff and TJ O'Neill; Courtesy of Stick Figure
This is the WFHB Local News for Wednesday, June 15th, 2022. Later in the program, WFHB Correspondent Onyi Afoaku speaks with Professor Lauren Smith, a sports media scholar at the IU Media School about Title IX and opportunities for women's college athletics. More in today's feature report. Also coming up in the next half hour, …
This is the WFHB Local News for Tuesday, May 31st, 2022. Later in the program, Big Talk producer Michael Glab speaks with Cole Nelson, a graduate student at the IU Media School and member of the Indiana Graduate Workers Coalition. More in today's feature report. Also coming up in the next half hour, we have …
Welcome to the latest edition of Strike Mic – Voices from the Indiana Graduate Workers Coalition – in light of their strike against Indiana University. Today's episode of Strike Mic will feature Michael Martin, professor at the IU Media School and former director of the Black Film Center, who spoke to picketers earlier this week. …
Jessica Petelle, Producer, Director, and Comic Book Editor, joins Susan and Ben to discuss Sliding Doors, a 1998 romance. Jessica shares what it's like having a career in television and film production and directing. She discusses getting started as an executive assistant on the Simpsons, starting the new Hollywood Hoosiers scholarship at the IU Media School, working as a 2nd unit director on Trigger Point, and co-creating the Reburn comic book. Jessica plays our “The Movie Genre Sham Jam” game. Follow Jessica on Instagram @jessicatography, @reburncomic, jessicapetelle.com, or IMDB. Find out more about the Hollywood Hoosiers Scholarship Fund here. Support the Reburn Comic kickstarter, closing April 22nd and find out more at reburncomic.com. Leave a rating and review on Apple Podcasts to help us reach more listeners. Find out about our guests and upcoming events by following us at Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram, contribute to our Patreon, or shop at lifeinthecredits.com. Life in Our Credits Hosts: Susan Swarner and Ben Blohm Executive Producer: Michelle Levin Logo Art: Melissa Durkin Music Composer and Performer: Steve Trowbridge
On this VERY special episode, Peter talks with sideline reporter of the Tampa Bay Rays, Tricia Whitaker. They discuss what her life is like working with the Rays and her experience being around these awesome athletes. She also is an adjunct professor at IU Media School and gives a few pointers to any newbies as well. Honestly, this is our favorite episode thus far. Enjoy.
As a part of the Before Representation series in Fall 2019, Dr. TreaAndrea Russworm, Associate Professor at University of Massachusetts Amherst, presented her work on race and video games at the IU Media School. Dr. Russworm's work spans across digital cultural studies to postmodern studies. A natural storyteller since childhood, the professor envisioned herself becoming a writer first until someone told her that she could get a Ph.D. and write books on the side. In this podcast interview, Dr. Russworm describes her academic and personal journey to where she is now, currently writing her fourth book, a monograph on race and technology. Topics Discussed: 0:00-2:45 Introductions 02:45-26:50 Beginnings, becoming an academic, studying multimedia, and the importance of hobbies 27:20-38:10 Shifting from studying cinema to studying video games, what makes a game a game and a movie a movie? 38:47-45:30 Catfish, the protection of anonymity, VR, and The Matrix 45:45:00-1:03:15 Discussing representational meaning making in her upcoming lecture Frame By Frame is hosted by Dr. Terri Francis Theme music provided by BRZ with additional music from André Seewood and Deija Lighon Production by David Carter, Deonna Weatherly and Bria McCarty Notes and episode descriptions were written by Yeeseon Chae with additional assistance from David Carter The views, information, or opinions expressed on the Black Film Center & Archive audio series are solely those of the individuals involved and do not necessarily represent those of The Trustees of Indiana University ("IU") and/or its employees. IU is not responsible for and does not verify the accuracy of the content contained in this podcast. This podcast and its content are available for private, non-commercial use only. You may not reproduce, display, distribute, modify, or perform any of the content contained in this blog without the prior express written approval of the Black Film Center & and Archive.”
Join us this week as we talk with Sports Illustrated Executive Editor Jon Wertheim and IU Media School's Galen Clavio about the shifting culture in sports business and media.
The League of Women Voters of Bloomington-Monroe County brings you the latest installment of its podcast on the WFHB Local News – Civic Conversations. Today’s episode revolves around disinformation and features our guest, Professor Betsi Grabe of the IU Media School. Professor Grabe says disinformation can be used as an umbrella term for false information, …
Host Jillian Burley speaks with Kelly King, author of The Gen Z Dictionary, about how that alphabet-ending generation is shaping the world of business today.
"Let's Get Real" welcomes former All-American gymnast, D1 springboard diver and current IU Sports Media professor and researcher -- Lauren Smith. She brings a wealth of knowledge on media portrayals and the representation of women in sports as she speaks of her research within the IU Media School. Join Lauren and Tamar to get a former athlete's take on how female athletes are represented in the media. Let's get real with Lauren Smith.
IndyStar IU Insider Zach Osterman and Chronic Hoosier are joined by IU Media School's Galen Clavio to talk about Hoosiers basketball and IU baseball's season. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Elaine Monaghan of the IU Media School speaks with Carol Giacomo, a veteran journalist and foreign correspondent who’s also a member of the New York Times editorial board.
Elaine Monaghan of the IU Media School speaks with Carol Giacomo, a veteran journalist and foreign correspondent who’s also a member of the New York Times editorial board.
Norman Rockwell American, 1894 - 1978 Study for Breaking Home Ties, 1954 Charcoal on paper Loan courtesy of the Eskenazi Museum of Art, Indiana University, Transfer from the IU Media School, Gift of Edward C. Von Tress Voices: Kim Spence, Curator of Prints, Drawings, and Photographs at the Speed Art Museum Charlie Carr, Dr. Mary Pike, and Sarah OKoon Music by Mick Sullivan http://thepastandthecurious.com Rob Collier http://robcolliermusic.com Produced by Amber Thieneman
Katie Beck and Brandon Cavaness discuss their friendship and life paths in the Stories from Home mobile booth on March 2, 2018. Both Katie and Brandon are Indiana University alumni and now work at the IU Media School and the IU Auditorium, respectively.
In episode 79, Dean Shanahan speaks to Joan Hawkins, associate professor at the IU Media School, about the Wounded Galaxies festival and symposium. Wounded Galaxies: 1968 – Beneath the Paving Stones, the Beach is a festival and symposium produced by The Burroughs Century Ltd., welcoming scholars, writers, artists, archivists, filmmakers, performers, and others interested in exploring the intellectual and aesthetic legacy of 1968, during its 50th Anniversary year. The festival subtitle is a translation of the French slogan “Sous les pavés, la plage!,” a popular resistance graffiti in France Mai ’68 that refers to both the sand beneath cobblestones lifted by students to hurl at police as well as the ‘Situationist’ conviction that the streets–the expression of capital and consumption–could be rediscovered by abandoning a regimented life. #chroniclesofiu
In episode 58, we discuss journalism, languages, foreign correspondence, and more with Elaine Monaghan, career journalist and professor of practice in the IU Media School. #politicsandtheworld
In episode 56, we talk to Paul Mahern—rock and pop record producer, mixing and mastering engineer, singer, songwriter, and IU Media School instructor. Mahern has worked with acts such as John Mellencamp, Lily & Madeleine, The Fray, and Neil Young. #artsandhumanities
IU Media School dean Jim Shanahan interviews Prof. Abdulkader Sinno on topics ranging from the portrayal of Muslims in popular culture to Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump’s proposed ban on Muslim citizens in the U.S. to comedians who help bridge the gap between negative perceptions and reality. In a later interview, Janae Cummings interviews IU senior Dana Khabbaz about student activism. #politicsandtheworld
This week's Through the Gates podcast looks at long-form narrative journalism with IU Media School professor of practice Tom French, a Pulitzer Prize-winner and IU alumnus. #chroniclesofiu