Talking Culture
Talking Culture is about what it means to be human and all the paths anthropology takes to explore that question. The deep conversations and stories layered with field recordings and found sound approach a broad range of anthropological topics. Produced with support from CKUT and the McGill University Anthropology department.
Episodes
49 episodes
Queering Anthropology
In this episode, Daniel interviews Marielle Aithamon, a PhD student from Université de Montréal. They discuss what would it mean to queer anthropology, from creating research questions, to the field, and the classroom.You can read more ...
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Entwined Practices
In the opening episode of season three, Alejandra introduces the season's theme "practice" with a refection on her own fieldwork experience, and the ways in which she saw her own practices mirrored in those of her participants. Works Ci...
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Season 3
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Episode 2
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In the News: September 2022
In the first episode of this season, Alejandra and Daniel welcome a new producer Riley. We also take a look forward at what is coming and the new theme of the season.
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Season 3
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Episode 1
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Season Two Wrap Up
In this episode Alejandra, Daniel, and Meghan discuss our favourite episodes from the season and lessons learned. Plus we announce the our theme for season 3 which will be Practice.Keep an eye on our social media for an official season ...
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Season 2
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The Road More or Less Traveled
In this episode, Daniel interviews Julie Romagon about the ways in which her training in anthropology has had an effect on her career outside of the discipline.
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Season 2
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In the News: May 2022
In this episode Daniel and Meghan discuss the leaked draft of the Supreme Court of the United States ruling regarding Roe v Wade.Episode sources: https://www.talkingculture.ca/sources
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Season 2
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The Charon Job
In this episode Alejandra explores the possible in anthropology through an original piece of speculative fiction entitled The Charon Job. Lila is three years post-PhD and struggling to find her place in the academic job ma...
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In the News: April 2022
In this episode Alejandra and Meghan discuss the latest IPCC report on the global climate crisis as well as the recent meetings between Indigenous leaders from what is now called Canada and Pope Francis.Episode sources: https://www.talk...
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Season 2
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Surfaces for the Possible
In this episode, Khando Langri discusses what she conceives of as "surfaces for the possible;" surfaces which help exiled Tibetans navigate what Edward Said describes as the pathos of exile. Focusing on the roads built by Tibetan refugees...
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Season 2
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In the News: March 2022
This week, it comes as no surprise that Alejandra and Daniel discuss Russia's invasion of Ukraine. They come at it from two different angles. While Daniel looks at the way Russian media is portraying the situation, Alejandra compares 'Western' ...
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Season 2
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A Heart-Centered Practice
This week Meghan talks to Dr. Kisha Supernant and Dr. Natasha Lyons about a heart-centered practice of archaeology and the book they co-edited Archaeologies of the Heart. They examine the ways in which we can make room for care, emotion, and...
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Season 2
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In the News: February 2022
In this episode Meghan and Daniel discuss the "Freedom Convoy," their use of media and the government's response to the protest in comparison to others.Episode sources: https://www.talkingculture.ca/sources
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Season 2
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17:44
The Sapphic Date Generator
An episode filled with loads of play, laughs, and sapphic yearning, Alejandra and contributor Rhian Lewis discuss Rhian's creation "the Sapphic Date Generator" and how it explores the possibilities of lesbian love that moves beyond cishet...
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Season 2
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In the News: January 2022
Alejandra, Daniel and Meghan discuss the legislation around the right to repair, celebrate the oldest person to graduate from a Masters program at York University, and the discovery of a 70 million year-old dinosaur embryo....
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Season 2
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16:57
Season 2 UPDATE
Talking Culture is taking a short break, but don't worry we'll be back soon!Look for a new In the News on Thursday, January 6th and a new full episode on Thursday January 20th. And in the meantime, come follow us on twitter @talkculture...
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Season 2
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In the News: December 2021
In this episode, Meghan and Daniel discuss the recent floods in British Columbia and the vaccination policies of China. Episode sources: https://www.talkingculture.ca/sources
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Season 2
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28:05
Ethnographic Film: A Historical Retrospective
In this essay-styled episode, we delve into the history of ethnographic film by looking closely at six iconic films, taking into account their theoretical and stylistic approaches.Written and produced by Daniel Chiu Castillo, special gu...
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Season 2
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In the News: November 2021
Alejandra and Meghan discuss the SB8 abortion ban in Texas and its implications for other legal rights in the United States as well as the COP26 climate action meetings taking place in Scotland.Episode sources: https://w...
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Season 2
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Possibility and Climate Change
Alejandra, Daniel, and Meghan host their colleague and friend Adam Fleischmann, an anthropologist, writer, teacher, and currently a PhD candidate at McGill University. In this episode, Adam explores the idea of possibility by sharing anec...
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Season 2
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In the News: October 2021
Meghan and Daniel discuss Quebec's decision to make vaccines mandatory for all health-workers and the appalling statistics of disappearances in Mexico.Episode sources: https://www.talkingculture.ca/sources
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Season 2
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A Possible Anthropology
In order to open Talking Culture's second season under the theme "possibility", Alejandra talks with Dr. Anand Pandian, author of A Possible Anthropology. They discuss the idea of getting lost in our ideas, reading, actions, and spaces...
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Season 2
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1:06:29
Season Two Introduction
We're back! In this introductory episode, Daniel, Meghan, and Alejandra launch Talking Culture's second season by giving an update on their current and upcoming anthropological exploits as well as introduce the theme of Season Two—Possibili...
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Season 2
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Crossover with Anthro Airwaves!
The Talking Culture team is thrilled to have participated in the mini-series by our friends at Anthro Airwaves. We were honoured to be highlighted along with some other truly spectacular anthropology podcasts. Take a listen to what we have to s...
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Season 1
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