Episodes
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Blending Fantasy & Whimsy with a Complex Narrative (Ursula Klein's Enchanted Autumn)
An oldie but a goodie. Today we peek into a chat with Dr. Andrew Rimby and Ursula Klein from four years ago! Ursula shares the thought process behind her debut novel, "Enchanted Autumn", taking place in Salem MA for the spooky season of Halloween!https://ursulakleinfiction.weebly.com/…
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Acting Despite Societal Shame: The Story of Sara Allgood (w/ Prof. Elizabeth Redwine)
Watch this episode ad-free by joining the ITBR Patreon! patreon.com/ivorytowerboilerroom ----- Returning friend of the show Elizabeth Redwine is here! Today, she's...
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How Does Sci-Fi Borrow From The Real World? (w/ Professor Jason Haslam)
Watch this episode ad-free by joining the ITBR Patreon! patreon.com/ivorytowerboilerroom ----- We're blasting off to another galaxy on the ITBR today with none other…
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Why Are We Obsessed With The Tradwife? (w/ Hannah Selinger)
----- Hannah Selinger joins us at the Ivory Tower Boiler Room to talk about her debut novel, "Valley of the Moms", a Stepford Wives-style psychological thriller set in a wealthy small town. Is feminist literature still a marketing problem? Why are we so obsessed with the trad wife? And how does...
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Gay Cruising: A History Lesson & Discussion With The Gay & Lesbian Review!
Watch this episode ad-free by joining the ITBR Patreon! patreon.com/ivorytowerboilerroom ----- It's another full house on the ITBR! I'm joined by my friends over at the…
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YA Fantasy Novels & The Future of the Genre! (with E.K. Kidwell)
Watch this episode ad-free by joining the ITBR Patreon! patreon.com/ivorytowerboilerroom ----- Young Adult Fantasy Author E.K. Kidwell is here! His latest release, Timeaous...
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How Has the LGBT Community in Florida Evolved? (w/ Dr. Fred Fejes & Dr. Julio Capo Jr.)
Watch this episode ad-free by joining the ITBR Patreon! patreon.com/ivorytowerboilerroom ----- Today on the ITBR, I'm joined by Dr. Fred Fejes and Dr. Julio Capo Jr.! My two...
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ITBR REWATCHES: Queer As Folk! S1E3: It Happened One Night (W/ Aaron Wallis)
Watch this episode ad-free by joining the ITBR Patreon! patreon.com/ivorytowerboilerroom ----- Welcome back to ITBR Rewatches! This is a re-upload of our Season 1: Episode 3...
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Conversion Therapy: A Fruitless Endeavor & A Discussion With a Survivor (w/ Dr. Lucas Wilson)
Watch this episode ad-free by joining the ITBR Patreon! patreon.com/ivorytowerboilerroom ----- Dr. Lucas Wilson is here on the ITBR! Author of Shame Sex Attraction: A Survivor’s...
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Queer & Muslim w/ Rahim Thawer!
Watch this episode ad-free by joining the ITBR Patreon! patreon.com/ivorytowerboilerroom ----- Author Rahim Thawer is here! On the ITBR, we love some discussion on cultural/queer...
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Are Leftists Truly Revolutionaries? Debating Marxist Theory in Universities and The Creation of the Gay Villages (with Jay Quint)
Watch this episode ad-free by joining the ITBR Patreon! patreon.com/ivorytowerboilerroom ----- Author Jay Quint is here! We had a whirlwind of a discussion that went into debate...
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ITBR Rewatches Queer As Folk! Episode 2: Queer, There, and Everywhere (w/ Matt Skallerud)
Watch this episode ad-free by joining the ITBR Patreon! patreon.com/ivorytowerboilerroom ----- Welcome back to ITBR Rewatches! This is a re-upload of our Season 1: Episode 2...
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Ep 8: Teaching the Humanities in the 21st Century an ITBR Podcast Series
Watch this episode ad-free by joining the ITBR Patreon! patreon.com/ivorytowerboilerroom ----- Teaching the Humanities is back! As always I'm joined by Jan Balakian, Ameenah...
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Romance, Chasing your Dreams & Shifting Global Perspectives (w/ Lindsey Goldstein)
Watch this episode ad-free by joining the ITBR Patreon! patreon.com/ivorytowerboilerroom ----- Debut author Lindsey Goldstein is here! We had an enticing conversation surrounding…
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When Lust Meets Intellect & How “Fantasy Sells” (w/ Andy Barrow)
Watch this episode ad-free by joining the ITBR Patreon! patreon.com/ivorytowerboilerroom ----- An exciting new guest is here! Andy Barrow, author of Peter In Progress (2026) joins us…
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Weight Loss Products Portrayed as Vessels of Horror! (w/ Luke Dumas)
Watch this episode ad-free by joining the ITBR Patreon! patreon.com/ivorytowerboilerroom ----- Author Luke Dumas is here! His latest horror novel, Nothing Tastes As Good , is a chilling...
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From the Pile: A 9/11 First Responder’s Story (w/ Neil Adams)
Watch this episode ad-free by joining the ITBR Patreon! patreon.com/ivorytowerboilerroom ----- On today’s episode of the ITBR, I’m joined by author Neil Adams. His memoir, From The Pile…
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What Do Professors Think of Christopher Nolan's "The Odyssey"?
Watch this episode ad-free by joining the ITBR Patreon! patreon.com/ivorytowerboilerroom ----- It’s another full house on the ITBR! Joining us today are Professors Angela Weisl, Liz...
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Writing While Simultaneously Grieving (w/ Cindy Weinstein)
Watch this episode ad-free by joining the ITBR Patreon! patreon.com/ivorytowerboilerroom ----- Joining us today on the ITBR is Professor Cindy Weinstein, who brought such a touching and…
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Are Queer Stories Dominating TV? Horror Takes The Reins at The Movies! (w/ Aaron Leventman)
Watch this episode ad-free by joining the ITBR Patreon! patreon.com/ivorytowerboilerroom ----- Lights, camera, action! Actor, playwriter and producer Aaron Leventman takes the stage with us...
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Making A Star Out Of You: Let’s Do Some Research! (with Matthew James Vechinski)
Watch this episode ad-free by joining the ITBR Patreon! patreon.com/ivorytowerboilerroom ----- Looking for help researching as an undergrad? You're in luck, because I'm joined with Professor...
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The Taboo Topics Being Covered by a Pakistani Author (with Awais Khan)
Watch this episode ad-free by joining the ITBR Patreon! patreon.com/ivorytowerboilerroom ----- Awais Khan is here! It's been a minute since we've had some culture talk on the ITBR, so who better...
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Picking Apart Guilt & Shame: Our Inner Voices Explained (with Dr. Frank Spinelli)
Watch this episode ad-free by joining the ITBR Patreon! patreon.com/ivorytowerboilerroom ----- CW: Sexual Assault This episode contains conversations surrounding sexual assault and its effects on…
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Efficiency, Flow State & The Work/Life Balance (with Steven Puri)
Watch this episode ad-free by joining the ITBR Patreon! patreon.com/ivorytowerboilerroom ----- Steven Puri is here! The ex-Hollywood studio executive and producer-turned company founder clues us in…
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Let’s Plan! Paving The Way for Our Kid’s College Careers! (with Shellee Howard)
Watch this episode ad-free by joining the ITBR Patreon! patreon.com/ivorytowerboilerroom ----- College financial and academic advisor Shellee Howard is here! First-time parents of college students…
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How Can We Teach With Literacy in Crisis Mode?! (with Patty McGee)
Watch this episode ad-free by joining the ITBR Patreon! patreon.com/ivorytowerboilerroom ----- Educator, author, & literary consultant Patty McGee is here! We had an enticing conversation on the...
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True Crime in Academia Episode 121: Dayton James Webber
Want to listen to this episode AD FREE? Go to patreon.com/ivorytowerboilerroom to become a subscriber! Hey, true crime friends! In this episode, we are discussing the case of Dayton James Weber. On March 22, 2026, police were flagged down by two witnesses who stated that they had witnessed a…
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A Fresh New Take on Hansel & Gretel! (with Tori Anne Martin)
Watch this episode ad-free by joining the ITBR Patreon! patreon.com/ivorytowerboilerroom ----- Tori Anne Martin is here! She's the author of none other than Witch of the Shadow Wood. It's a modern...
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Sapphic Love & A Timeless Quest! (w/ Alexandra Ammon Parthun)
Watch this episode ad-free by joining the ITBR Patreon! patreon.com/ivorytowerboilerroom ----- Alexandra Ammon Parthun is here! Today is an incredibly special episode of the ITBR because For the Love of The...
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Ep 7: Teaching the Humanities in the 21st Century with Professor Deanna Venezio
Watch this episode ad-free by joining the ITBR Patreon! patreon.com/ivorytowerboilerroom ----- It's a brand-new episode of Teaching the Humanities! I'm joined by co-hosts Jan Balakian and Ameenah McKiethen...
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Women Are Leading the Resistance Against AI! An AI Debate!
Watch this episode ad-free by joining the ITBR Patreon! patreon.com/ivorytowerboilerroom ----- It's a full house on today's episode of the ITBR! I'm joined with Professors Meredith Aristone, Angela Weisl,...
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Nolan's The Odyssey...Hit or Miss?
I saw the new film and knew that I had to do an episode with friends of the show, Brian Alessandro, Padraic Maroney, and of course my husband! We get into it all including our thoughts on Emily Wilson's critique of the film, Joyce Carol Oates' response, and the different themes of the film! You…
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Chatting about Queer Themes in Movie Musicals
I'm joined with musical theatre lovers, David LaFontaine and Christian Garcia to talk about queer themes in a selection of movie musicals. We discuss "Camelot," "Cabaret," "The Wiz," "Dreamgirls," "The Phantom of the Opera," and "Wicked." On YouTube, check out David's channel...
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Existence, The Psyche, Politics & You! (with Stephen A. Simon)
Watch this episode ad-free by joining the ITBR Patreon! patreon.com/ivorytowerboilerroom ----- Is this real? Does this episode exist? Luckily, yes! Philosopher, professor and political expert Stephen A. Simon is...
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Was Academic Writing Inaccessibility Used as A McCarthy-era Tactic? (with Leonard Cassuto)
Watch this episode ad-free by joining the ITBR Patreon! patreon.com/ivorytowerboilerroom ----- American Literature Professor Leonard Cassuto is here! His knowledge on academic writing made for a great conversation...
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The Twilight Swim: Or, a Mythical Odyssey Across the Hudson River (with Jan Balakian and Robin Lehovitis)
Watch this episode ad-free by joining the ITBR Patreon! patreon.com/ivorytowerboilerroom ----- We're celebrating the release of Jan Balakian, my friend and colleague's debut novella "The Twilight Swim"! It's an...
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One Big G&LR Roundup & How Place Inspired Historical Artists
Watch this episode ad-free by joining the ITBR Patreon! patreon.com/ivorytowerboilerroom ----- It's a full house in the ITBR! Jeremy C. Fox, Randy Blakely, James Cahill & Ignacio Darnaude join me from the Gay and...
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Intergalactic Matriarchy & How We Can Grow Alongside A.I. (with D.A. Murray)
Watch this episode ad-free by joining the ITBR Patreon! patreon.com/ivorytowerboilerroom ----- Sci-Fi author D.A. Murray is here! Her smash hit Dominion Ascension follows the wild premise of biochemical warfare...
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The Next Legendary Sci-Fi Hero?! (with Nicholas Casbarro)
Watch this episode ad-free by joining the ITBR Patreon! patreon.com/ivorytowerboilerroom ----- Sci-Fi author Nicholas Casbarro is joining us today on ITBR! We discussed the debut of his book series Vitalerium! As a...
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I'm Back from My Bachelor Party!!
I'm back from my bachelor party, and I can't wait for the upcoming podcast episodes, including ones on contemporary science fiction, the crises going on in higher education, and my Gay and Lesbian Review magazine friends come back on to talk about the July/August theme on artists and how their...
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Content Moderation in A Rapidly Evolving Internet Zeitgeist (w/ Elaine Castillo)
Watch this episode ad-free by joining the ITBR Patreon! patreon.com/ivorytowerboilerroom ----- Author of the novel Moderation Elaine Castillo is here! We had a super informative talk about the leaps and bounds moderation...
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Let The Light In: Choosing Queer Joy & Revisiting The 1930's (w/ Luke McQuillan)
Watch this episode ad-free by joining the ITBR Patreon! patreon.com/ivorytowerboilerroom ----- Author Luke McQuillan has joined us on ITBR! We had an enticing conversation spanning from 1930's queer history to our…
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Is Disclosure Day Real? A Spiritual Consciousness and Extraterrestrial Expert Weighs In (with Harrison Viers Newberry)
Spiritual philosopher, Harrison Viers Newberry joins me to discuss whether or not the film "Disclosure Day" is an accurate representation of extraterrestrial life and spiritual awakening!
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Queerness, Religious Faith & Culture: A Melting Pot of Identity (with Mario Elias)
Watch this episode ad-free by joining the ITBR Patreon! patreon.com/ivorytowerboilerroom ----- Mario Elias is here! To cap off an exciting and rich pride month, I'm joined by author Mario Elias who provided such a moving and...
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Sure, Jan! Talking about The Brady Bunch, Golden Girls, Gilmore Girls, and Roseanne (with Stan Zimmerman)
Watch this episode ad-free by joining the ITBR Patreon! patreon.com/ivorytowerboilerroom ----- What a special summer treat since Stan Zimmerman, writer of "The Brady Bunch" movies, "Golden Girls," "Gilmore Girls," and…
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Can Black Art Survive in Hollywood? Privilege, Politics and Policing Artists (with Rasheed Newson)
Watch this episode ad-free by joining the ITBR Patreon! patreon.com/ivorytowerboilerroom ----- Friend of the show Rasheed Newson is here! His new book There's Only One Sin in Hollywood is out now! The novel deconstructs the…
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The Importance of Centering Our Humanity Over the A.I Machine (with Julie Averill)
Watch this episode ad-free by joining the ITBR Patreon! patreon.com/ivorytowerboilerroom ----- We have quite the guest on for this integral episode of ITBR... Julie Averill is here! She's the former Chief Information Officer (CIO)...
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A Queer Indian American Immigration and Coming Out Story (with Sahil Mehta)
Watch this episode ad-free by joining the ITBR Patreon! patreon.com/ivorytowerboilerroom ----- Sahil Mehta joins us for another Pride Month episode of ITBR! He shared his incredible personal journey and immigration to the United...
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The Decentralization of Whiteness in the World of Eroticism & The Next Wave of Sexual Acceptance (with Dr. Angela Jones)
Watch this episode ad-free by joining the ITBR Patreon! patreon.com/ivorytowerboilerroom ----- Pride month trudges on full steam ahead with special guest Dr. Angela Jones of Stony Brook University! Angela is Professor of Women,...
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Let’s Get Real! Using Nuance & Discernment While Analyzing Reality TV (with Lovell Holder)
Watch this episode ad-free by joining the ITBR Patreon! patreon.com/ivorytowerboilerroom ----- Lovell Holder is here! We had such a genuine and fun conversation on today's episode that we're sure you're going to love. There's a lot…
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