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Loitering
by Justine Bermingham|Mandy Clark
A podcast about the art you can't get over. Join Justine and Mandy each week as they chat about books, tv, movies, and anything else obsession-worthy.
Episodes
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Prose Poems and the Color Blue
This week, we engaged in the particular magic of the prose poem, sussing out what it means, what it is, and who does it well. Listen for thoughts on work by Zachary Schomburg, Diane Glancy, Hanif Abdurraqib, Mary Oliver, and the one - the only - Maggie Nelson!
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Better in Print Magazine
This week we're sitting down with special guest Han Teverbaugh, the curator of Better in Print Magazine. We talk about her vision for her work, the way she approaches creative spaces and mediums, and why community and collaboration are crucial to art. Then we get a sneak peak of the print edition...
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John Hughes!
Pull out your acid wash jeans and spray your hair to the heavens this week, because we're going SUPER 80s with John Hughes! We're talking Ferris Bueller, the Molly Ringwald classics, and the dude who put teen America on our screens and in our hearts.
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Sylvia Plath: Poetry, Art, & Writerly Relationships
“With me, the present is forever, and forever is always shifting, flowing, melting. This second is life." - The Unabridged Journals of Sylvia Plath Join us this week as we discuss Sylvia Plath: her inextricably woven life and work, her stream of productivity and writing relationship with Ted...
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Mystery Box TV Shows
This week on Loitering we're excitedly talking about a genre of television shows, the mystery box! (Also known as the puzzle box.) We talk about what these shows look and feel like, how they operate, why they are everywhere on TV these days, and why spoilers do or don't matter. We also get on…
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Frida Kahlo
This week on Loitering, we take a venture into visual art to talk about the life and work and politics of Frida Kahlo. Join us as we discuss Kahlo's artistic style and rejection of surrealism (and just what is surrealism anyway?), her personal politics, and the consumption of famous artists.
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Toni Morrison
This week we're talking about Toni Morrison, an American writer and Nobel laureate. We discuss her history as a teacher and editor, her role in shaping American literature, and in particular her 1987 novel Beloved. Thanks for listening!
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Oops, we went on hiatus
We're back with season 2 of Loitering! For this kickoff episode, we're giving you a brief rundown of some of the art we've been digging as we settle into quarantine. We're talking: The Artist's Way (Julia Cameron) Sex Education (Netflix) Elena Ferrante Black Is King (Disney+) Normal People (Hulu)...
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Quarantine Pleasures
Babylon Berlin, Carly Rae Jepsen, Billie Eilish, and the Tiger King! Listen in to what we've been doing during quarantine. Send us your favorite quarantine pleasures!
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The Work of Kirsten Dunst
Inspired by a recent movie day, Justine and Mandy talk this week about their favorite Kirsten Dunst films, and why she keeps popping up in all our favorite formative movies. We discuss some of our favorite roles she's played and how impressive her range as an actress is. Thanks for listening and...
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The Parks and Recreation Department: Pawnee, Indiana
Parks & Rec is one of those shows you can't stop watching. Why? Check out our discussion on the rich characters, the workplace comedy, and why Leslie Knope is just so damn wonderful.
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Joan! Didion!
What was it like to actually live through the 60s in California? This week we're talking about Joan Didion, one of our absolute favorite writers. We talk about her legacy, read some of her work, and then just kind of yell about how important she is as a nonfiction writer.
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Loitering with Charles D'Ambrosio
A meandering conversation on a great essayist and short story writer, Charles D'Ambrosio. Discussing his latest collection of nonfiction, "Loitering," which inspired the name for our podcast! Also, HAPPY BIRTHDAY MANDY!!!
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Emily Dickinson
This week we're here to talk about that beloved American poet, Emily Dickinson. We talk about her life and legacy, as well as what (probably!) gets left out through generations of editing. Then we read some of her poems for good measure.
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The Office
This week, we talk with special guest Joann about The Office (US). Joann and Justine discuss their history watching the show as it aired and how it's changed for them over time. Then, we attempt to talk about why the show has had a lasting cultural impact and end up making a bunch of inside…
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Martha Stewart's Personal Instagram and Digital Textuality
This week we're taking a deep look at some digital art in the form of Martha Stewart's personal Instagram account: with special guest, poet, and digital textuality practitioner, Caroline!
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Crazy Ex-Girlfriend
This week we're joined by Kay to discuss the labyrinth of emotions, smart writing, and full-on monty of genius that is "Crazy Ex-Girlfriend." Mental health, musicals, and obsession: we've got it all here!
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Midnight in Paris
Nora Fitton, lawyer, screenwriter, and comedian extraordinaire joins Mandy and Justine this week to talk about "Midnight in Paris," a 2011 Woody Allen film starring Owen Wilson and Rachel McAdams. What makes Woody Allen such a weirdo? Why do we adore fictional Ernest Hemingway? Does name dropping...
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Riverdale
This week we talk about Riverdale, a show that we love to hate and hate to love.
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Schitt's Creek, "Where everyone fits in!"
Listen to Mandy and Justine dish about favorite characters, lines, and moments in the beloved Canadian show "Schitt's Creek."
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A Merry Little Christmas Episode
Happy holidays! This week on Loitering we talk about a couple of our favorite Christmas things: A Muppet Christmas Carol and the song Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas from the movie Meet Me in St Louis. Join us for a short segment on creepy dolls and a bit of a longer segment about puppets.
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Welcome to the O.C.
This week we welcome our first guest, Patrick Thornton, to talk about his favorite thing! Patrick is an Indiana writer and editor, and he’s joining us to talk about the 2000s hit The O.C.
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Fleabag!
Fleabag is a love story of many different kinds, and we try to talk through as many of them as possible. Join Justine and Mandy this week as we talk about the fourth wall, hot priests, sisterly affection, and creepy bassoon boys.
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Gone With the Wind
Nostalgia is a complicated emotion, and so are our feelings about Gone With the Wind! Listen to Mandy and Justine unpack this 1939 blockbuster.
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The Way We Were: A Deep Dive Into Nostalgia
"Memories light the corners of my mind. Misty water-colored memories of the way we were." (Imagine that sung in a Barbara Streisand voice.) Get all up in your feelings with Mandy and Justine as we deep dive into this 1973 nostalgia powerhouse of a film!
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Kill Bill and Feelings
It's Nostalgia November! This week on Loitering, we revisit the Tarantino revenge story Kill Bill, a movie Mandy watched obsessively in college and has a lot of complicated feelings about now. Join us to hear our deep admiration for Uma Thurman, Justine's impressions as a recent viewer, and a...
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A Bunch of Hocus Pocus
Hi there! Welcome to Loitering - a podcast about the art you can't get over. For our first episode, we're talking about the beloved Disney hit, Hocus Pocus. Join Justine, Mandy, and special guest Eddy as we talk about why this movie is such a classic, express our love for Bette Midler, discuss...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
A podcast about the art you can't get over. Join Justine and Mandy each week as they chat about books, tv, movies, and anything else obsession-worthy.
HOSTED BY
Justine Bermingham|Mandy Clark
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Loitering currently has 27 episodes available on PodParley. New episodes are automatically indexed when they're published to the podcast feed.
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A podcast about the art you can't get over. Join Justine and Mandy each week as they chat about books, tv, movies, and anything else obsession-worthy.
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Loitering has 27 episodes. Check the episode list to see recent publication dates and frequency.
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Loitering is created and hosted by Justine Bermingham|Mandy Clark.
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