Podcast appearances and mentions of Marleen S Barr

Two history graduates discuss the legend of Santa and Mrs. Claus, and the darker stories of Christmas. Santa Claus is known around the world for being the cheery spirit of Christmas, and for providing joy every year for children. The question asked in this episode is, what about Mrs. Claus? Why don't we know more about her? From the rise in the domesticity of Christmas to the oppression of women, the reasons for her lack of a backstory is explored in this episode. Also discussed is the various terrifying stories of 'evil Santa', and how the imagery for this malevolent spirit is different across the world, and the imaginative punishments he has for children who are on the naughty list. Seasons Greetings from Bridget and Samira, we will see you in the New Year! Presented by: Bridget Lindh and Samira NicholsonIntro music: stantough - www.youtube.com/watch?v=YNm3Ggv01NsIG: @coldteahotgossURL: www.coldteahotgoss.comemail: coldteahotgoss@gmail.comSources ‘The Revenge of Mrs. Santa Claus or Martha Stewart Does Christmas’ by Karal Ann Marling, American Studies, Vol.42 no.2 (2001) pp.133-138Sexual Assault, Mrs. Claus and Mrs. Trump by Marleen S. Barr, CUNY Borough of Manhattan Community College ‘Who is Mrs. Claus’ Women’s Museum of California ‘Who Invented Mrs. Santa Claus? – Herstory 11’ by iHeart Media - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wXIy5a3Nwlg https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/39816457-how-mrs-santa-claus-saved-christmashttps://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2017/dec/20/why-is-santa-red-googlehttps://www.amazon.com/Santa-Claus-Conquers-Martians-John/dp/B00950U416

Feminist sci fi writer Marleen S. Barr talks about her vision for literature with host Vijay R. Nathan

Award winning feminist science fiction scholar and writer, Marleen S. Barr, brings you When Trump Changed:  The Feminist Science Fiction Justice League Quashed the Orange Outrage Grabber. This book—the world’s first single-authored satirical Trump-focused short story collection—is a guide to the Trump revenge fantasy galaxy. Barr turns to fiction to move beyond wishing for Trump’s impeachment. She subjects our president to close encounters with feminist extraterrestrials, alternative Hillary winning history, Godzilla-esque metamorphosis, and lockup in the Phantom Zone—and that is on a good day.  

Marleen S. Barr is an award winning feminist science fiction scholar and writer, who joins Jesse for a discussion of her upcoming short story anthology When Trump Changed: The Feminist Science Fiction Justice League Quashes Read more…