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Didactic SynCast
by Eric S. Piotrowski
An irregular discussion of current events, popular culture, unpopular culture, economics, hip-hop, and killer robots
Episodes
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DS #127: Uncle Harry and Aunt Cris
This episode is a very special conversation with my Uncle Harry (on my father's side) and Aunt Cris. We discuss their lives, our family, and why it's so important to learn about history and honor each other. I'll be back soon with some thoughts on wedge issues and AI companions. Thanks for...
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DS #126: Hold the Line
As Maria Ressa says, we must hold the line. We should not surrender in advance to authoritarianism in Brazil, South Korea, The Philippines, or the USA. Today — exactly one year after my last episode — I turned on the mic and spoke from the heart about Trump, Musk, DOGE, Grover Norquist, the...
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DS #125: Lucy Polo
On this very special episode of the SynCast, I speak with my friend and teaching colleague Dr. Lucy Polo. Her work in sociology has taken her to Colombia, Bolivia, and many other places. For 15 years she worked in the south Mexican state of Chiapas, where the Zapatista movement transformed the…
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DS #124: I Do[n't] Care
Summer is here and after a year of being Audio AWOL, I'm back with a huge brain full of stuff to dump on you. Now that school is off for three months, I felt the urge to turn on the mic and just word vomit for two hours. Some topics I discuss: Energy as a resource like time + money UDHR Article…
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DS #123: Back At It Like a Crack Addict
Hawaii's Tragedy, UK Beer, Floreda Psychology, and 50 Years of Hip-Hop ____________________ First Things Hello, Floreda! Ducks: Two Years in the Oil Sands Impossible People: A Completely Average Recovery Story Current Events Hawaii and climate change Biden administration announces $1.2B in…
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DS #122: Nimbus X Ch 1
A special treat on the day before my new scifi novel Delivery to Nimbus X drops. Here's Chapter 1 of the audiobook, exclusively released to my awesome SynCast audience. The other chapters will appear on this feed in the weeks ahead. Thanks for listening, and enjoy!
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DS #121: Mom and Rob
On this very special episode, I give thanks for my mom Linda and step-dad Rob! Listen as we discuss their lives and loves, their jobs and journeys. We recorded these conversations in Florida during the summer of 2021. Happy Thanksgiving, everybody!
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DS #120: No Angels, No Demons
A discussion of fake binaries, the need to resist oversimplification, and how to sustain the complexity. Featuring audio from Alan Watts. Plus: A first look at the Nimbus X book! Links Alan Watts: Prickles & Goo ESP: Resisting Oversimplification Facebook Live video of this episode
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DS #119: Teacher Appreciation Poetry
A short little SynCast, especially aimed at my teacher friends. As some of you know, Teacher Appreciation Week is a sick joke. But I was inspired by Sarah Kay to share some of my teaching-related poems. So … enjoy! Facebook Live video Poem Titles: Shove Yer Appreciation Pandemic Polemic Get Off…
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DS #118: Epistemological Security
or: How Scientology Helped Me Better Understand #BLM On this episode I dig through a documentary about Scientology, how it connects to my fascination with NXIVM, and what it can teach us about the psychological torment of Black folks (and people of color) all over the United States.
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DS #117: Ontological Security
On this episode, I discuss how we find purpose, what it means to "be yourself", and how people become convinced that true happiness lies in a cult, a political affiliation, a street gang, a corporate logo, or a social media brand. I'm still trying to master the art of simultaneously broadcasting...
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DS #116: Masks, Militancy, and Meme Markets
On this episode, for the first time ever, I also broadcast LIVE on Facebook! If — for some reason — you want to see me wave my hands and bumble around with my cell phone as I talk, check out this link: https://www.facebook.com/eric.s.piotrowski/videos/10225133308901262 Otherwise, enjoy a brief...
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DS #115: Greg DeLacy
In the first SynCast after the insurrection at the US Capitol, I'm speaking with my video game buddy Greg DeLacy. We don't agree on much, but we had a good conversation that debated some important issues and exchanged vital points of view. We started with Trump and wound up discussing Obama,...
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DS #114: The Wire
On this episode I'm joined by Chinny + Stu from the VeteranGamers to discuss The Wire, perhaps the greatest television program ever made. We dig into every season, lots of characters, and plenty of background info. Obviously there are bad words and beaucoup spoilers. Beware and enjoy! A...
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DS #113: The Quality of Mercy
This episode is all about the power of forgiveness, featuring stories from my own life, as well as people from all walks of life — from the Nazi Holocaust to post-9/11 hate crimes. Let us learn from their powerful examples how to live without hatred in our hearts. Links PDF Slideshow CANDLES...
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DS #112: Faith Stevenson
On this episode, I spend an hour with my friend and teaching neighbor Faith Stevenson. We discuss education, literature, race, geography, Waffle House, and a dozen other topics. Enjoy! Links ESP: @DukeSkath Books Toni Morrison: The Bluest Eye Arthur Golden: Memoirs of a Geisha Tayari Jones: An...
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DS #111: Garrett Crowell
This episode features a raucous and entertaining conversation with my friend Garrett Crowell. He knows more about comics than anybody I know, so I asked him to discuss Watchmen, V for Vendetta, Transmetropolitan, and the movie Bob Roberts in the age of Trump. (Spoiler alert for all of those!)…
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DS #110: Vive La Révolution!
After a year and a half, we're back with an hour of coronavirus chatter, economic ranting, and pop culture critiques. In this episode, Eric dives into the armed idiots reacting to Stay at Home orders in the US; French hip-hop; and Michael Moore's dumb new movie. Check it out! Listen now! DO IT...
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DS #109: Snow, Students, Stories, Socialism, Solidarity, and Stuff
Join Eric S. Piotrowski as he rants and reflects on the MAGA/BHI/Indigenous Drumming incident; marginal tax rates; Donald Trump; what we didn't learn after the 2008 crash; the inactivity of Betsy DeVos; the influence of hip-hop; the political campaign of The Duchess; and a dozen other topics.…
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DS #107: Shae Crowell
This episode features a superb conversation with my good friend Shae Crowell. She's a teacher, a singer + choral leader, a union thug, and many other things. She's got great things to say about how education works, why class size matters, what history is, and why music is important. Enjoy! Topic...
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DS #107: No No SEO
On this episode I explain why I don't give two farts about Search Engine Optimization or Income Stream Maximization Programs. I also complain about Donald Trump, explain about why drinking on Memorial Day is not an insult to The Troops, and introduce you to the second-best song called "Warm It…
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Ds #106: Not A Sh@#head
In this irregular episode, Eric P ruminates on guns, resistance, and cultural elements that keep us going. It's scattershot and sophisticated -- so enjoy! Black Panther: The Tragedy of Erik Killmonger You can’t protect liberty with a firearm Holler at 'cha boy: @DukeSkath
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DS #105: MindWipe
This show is a little different. By popular demand, I have recorded an audiobook version of my introduction to mindfulness, MindWipe. So I'm sending it out through the stream. I hope it's useful. If you'd like a free PDF of the book, a cheap Kindle version, or a slightly-more-expensive print…
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DS #104b: Richard Webster
It's the conversation too dangerous for live television. (Also I'm not allowed on television.) I sit down with my friend Richard Webster to dissect the concepts of white privilege, intersectionality, class warfare, and why capitalism is immoral. Join us with an open mind and let us know what you...
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DS #104: Robots Love Trump
Terrorism, infrastructure, Russia, Jehovah's Witnesses, charter schools, Oxford commas, and robots who love Donald Trump. Enjoy! Full show notes at http://www.fbesp.org/synapse/
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DS #103b: Ben Terrall
In which I interview my buddy and comrade from the struggle to free East Timor, Ben Terrall. We discuss his 'zine, Namaste Motherf#%$er, what gentrification means, and how to stay sane in the age of Trump. Links: Email Ben James Baldwin: The Price of the Ticket Grace Lee Boggs: American...
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DS #103a: Mala Ghoshal
In which I interview my good friend and activist comrade Mala Ghoshal. We discuss politics, New College, the state of the world, and her life as a communist at Twin Oaks. Tweet me: @DukeSkath
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DS #103: Epidemic Levels of Elite White Collar Fraud
Earth is being overrun with fascists and scumbags, but the resistance lives! Join Eric P for another long-awaited missive on Trump, political discourse, economics, education, killer robots, and hip-hop. No show notes this time -- just listen and enjoy! Feedback please -- @DukeSkath
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DS#102: Stabbing Kids is Wrong!
Top Links Ta-Nehisi Coates: My President Was Black Ten Days After: Harassment and Intimidation in the Aftermath of the Election Out of options: School choice gutted Detroit’s public schools. The rest of the country is next. Current Events How Rex Tillerson Changed His Tune on Russia and Came to...
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DS#101a: Interview with Sofia Ali-Khan
To confront the existential horror of President Trump, I'm joined by my longtime activist friend Sofia Ali-Khan. We discuss our lives as progressive rabble-rousers, educators, and Americans. We sort through the problems we face and some concrete steps for action. Let's get to work, everybody!…
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DS #101: Hecka Rando
This week is a random mish-mash of stuff, from mindfulness to Trump. I haven't been saving news articles because the first month of school is always insane. But I still have things to talk about! We'll be back soon with a normal show filled with news stories about current events, war, human…
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DS #100: Glamour, Guns, and Girlfriends
For our 100th episode, we've got something very special: Nothing! (We'll do something special, like a live recording, another time.) Instead, here's a fun-filled breakneck journey through Obama's feminism, Trump's psychosis, TayBot's love for Hitler, and awesome hip-hop from French-Chilean rapper...
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DS#99a: Interview with Sarah Schulman
After a hiatus of more than eight months, the Didactic SynCast is back. Join me for a conversation with legendary author and activist Sarah Schulman. We discuss her new novel The Cosmopolitans (based on La Cousine Bette by Honoré de Balzac), the ACT UP Oral History Project, the...
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Didactic SynCast is created and hosted by Eric S. Piotrowski.
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