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Today Hoppy is joined by Brad McElhinny, Jon Decker, Robert J. Thompson, Lindsay Johnson, Craig Blair, Roger Hanshaw, Ginger Layne, and Kayla Young.
The media scholar, educator, and author is the founding director of the Bleier Center for Television and Popular Culture at Syracuse University, where he is also a Trustee Professor of Television and Popular Culture at the S. I. Newhouse School of Public Communications.
Recommended Reading Buy Now Use discount code 18hlby23 and receive a 40% discount. The book can also be ordered calling 800-848-6224 Episode 2675 of the Vietnam Veteran News Podcast will feature an interview with Robert J. Thompson about his new … Continue reading →
As I discussed Robert J. Thompson III fantastic book on pacification in PHÚ YÊN. As well as adding my own insight! Bibliography. Photo for title picture owned by author Thompson, Robert J. Clear, Hold, and Destroy: Pacification in Phú Yên and the American War in Vietnam. Norman: University of Oklahoma Press, 2021. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/bobby-mcbroom/support
Callers share their admiration, love and respect for the long-time host of Jeopardy --- an Ontarian who died at the age of 80. With John Geiger of the Royal Canadian Geographical Society, and Robert J. Thompson, Professor of Television and Pop Culture.
In this special bonus episode, Andrew talks with television historian and pop culture expert Robert J. Thompson about The Newsroom. How does the show fit in with Sorkin's previous work? How is it referencing other television shows? Does it really need to be on HBO? Tune in to find out. SHOW NOTES: 0:19 - Intro 3:37 - Interview with Bob Thompson 42:06 - Show close DON'T FORGET: You can contact the show by emailing navigatingnewsroom@filmgeekradio.com. Thanks for listening!
In this special bonus post-Oscars episode of Cinema Fix, Andrew calls up three special guests to talk about the 84th Academy Awards. First up, Jett Loe from The Film Talk explores demographics and how the Academy is a reflection of larger industry trends. Then, Bad Fever director Dustin Guy Defa gives the perspective of a low-budget independent filmmaker on how much these fancy shmancy awards really matter. And finally, author and pop culture expert Robert J. Thompson comes on to talk about the Oscars' place in history and the growing artistic merits of television. SHOW NOTES: 0:22 - Intro 5:57 - Interview with Jett Loe 26:31 - Interview with Dustin Guy Defa 9:42 - Interview with Robert J. Thompson 43:05 - Show close DON'T FORGET: You can contact the show by emailing cinemafix@filmgeekradio.com. Thanks for listening!