A Podcast Sponsored by the University of Colorado Denver English Department
What kind of podcast is CultureKlatsch?
CultureKlatsch, a production of the English Department at the University of Colorado Denver, extends our conversations about contemporary culture by sharing nuanced, perceptive commentary on the content that matters most. The vast expanse of stories available through Netflix, Amazon, iTunes, and other streaming services has the ability to point our cultural lenses in a thousand different directions. CultureKlatsch examines the media that’s most relevant to the current cultural moment and that’s most likely to emerge in our everyday discussions with friends. Our aim is to recreate those spontaneous conversations we all have in coffee shops while delving deeply into what topical books, television, and movies have to tell us about who we are and what we care most about.
Episodes
Click here to hear our students' stories about the ways in which COVID-19 has affected their lives.
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Connectivity and Creativity in Isolation
5.26.20 In this episode, we discuss Ada Limón's book of poetry, The Carrying, with Dr. Nicky Beer. We talk about how poetry belongs to everybody, and the shelter that something as small as a poem can provide. We also talk to English Department Chair Dr. Philip Joseph about how the CU Denver community is adapting to the pandemic, featuring stories by students who share a range of experiences, from the challenges teachers and medical professionals are facing to the role of creativity in isolation. Listen now on Spotify, SoundCloud, and iTunes The music on the show is "Belle et Triste" and "Roza Vertov,"by Kariatida, used under a Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 4.0 International license. |
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A Message from Nathalia
3.23.20 It's a scary time right now. We're isolated, our world has changed drastically, and no one knows with certainty when or if we'll be able to return the lives we led before. But through technology, we're still able to connect -- to share, to discuss, to learn. And we want to hear from you. Tell us how you've been coping, and what life has been like for you these past few weeks. You can send written or recorded stories to cultureklatschucd@gmail.com. |
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Oscar Season: The Best Films of 2019
2.17.20 We talk about the Academy Awards, the success of Parasite, our picks for the best film of 2019, the politics of the Oscars, and the ways in which the Academy is starting to change. This episode features Dr. Andrew Scahill and UC Denver students Alyssa Haskel, Kamesh Saba, and Jake Johnson. Spoiler alert: We discuss the endings of Parasite, 1917, Jojo Rabbit, Little Women, Midsommar, and Once Upon a Time… in Hollywood. Listen now on Spotify and SoundCloud The music on the show is "Belle et Triste" by Kariatida, used under a Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 4.0 International license. |
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Jordan Peele and Millennial Horror
12.2.19 We talk about Jordan Peele’s films Get Out and Us, how he's challenging the representations of black characters in horror film, and how the themes and tropes of horror films have changed in the past decade. This episode features Dr. Andy Schahill, the students of Dr. Sarah Hagelin’s CU Denver film theory class, and culture editor Kyle Harris from Westword. Listen now on Spotify and SoundCloud The music on the show is "Belle et Triste" by Kariatida, used under a Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 4.0 International license. |
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NEW EPISODE PREVIEW
Episode 2: Jordan Peele and Millennial Horror Coming 12.2.19 Assistant Professor Andrew Scahill, a horror genre expert who teaches Film Studies at CU Denver, gives us a glimpse of what's coming up on CultureKlatsch's second episode, airing on December 2nd. The horror-centric episode will focus on the work of Jordan Peele. |
CultureKlatsch Launch Party Panelists
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Bonus Episode, Recorded Live at Our Launch Party
10.8.19 Our audience steers the discussion during this episode, asking questions about The Handmaid's Tale, its commentary on today's cultural values, and the ways in which podcasts have changed how we share and experience stories . Panelists include Associate Professor Rodney Herring, CU Denver Student Maddy Lutz, and Associate Professor Cate Wiley. Listen now on Spotify and SoundCloud The music on the show is "Belle et Triste" by Kariatida, used under a Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 4.0 International license. |
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Episode 1. The Handmaid's Tale
9.23.19 We talk about Margaret Atwood’s 1985 novel, its contemporary adaptations and symbolism, and its permeation of politics and pop culture. Featured guests include Professor Colleen Donnelly, Associate Professor Sarah Hagelin, and Associate Professor Rodney Herring. Listen now on Spotify and SoundCloud The music on the show is "Belle et Triste" by Kariatida, used under a Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 4.0 International license. |