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The Endless Knot

Marcie Sundaram & Aven McMaster•www.alliterative.net
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Aven & Marcie discuss etymology, history, literature, language, and cocktails, and the sometimes surprising connections between them all.

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Episodes

Episode 12: David Hein & Irene Sankoff

We discuss the origins of "Come From Away" in the unexpected connections caused by 9/11, and the ways David & Irene's backgrounds and interests have intersected to produce this show.

Feb 18, 2016•33 min

Episode 11: Cuckold

Sexual fetishes, middle English poetry, Jane Austen, and Ovid -- and how they're all connected to Valentine's Day!

Feb 07, 2016•55 min

Episode 10: James Andean

We chat to James Andean about acousmatic music, interdisciplinary improvisation, the role of narrative in music, and, inevitably, Star Wars. With a piece by James at the end!

Jan 25, 2016•1 hr 30 min

Episode 9: The Force Awakens

We talk about the ways SW:TFA connects to Classical epic and Norse sagas, and literary and theoretical aspects of the movie. Spoilers!

Jan 15, 2016•55 min

Episode 8: Yule

We discuss the etymology of Yule & the Germanic roots of Christmas traditions, along with Dr. Seuss & the Grinch, beer, & the unsavoury meaning of 'mistletoe'.

Dec 17, 2015•26 min

Episode 7: The Story of Narrative

We chat about stories, myth, and cognition -- and some of the ways narrative shapes our understanding of the world around us. Includes more Doctor Who talk, and some Latin and Old English.

Nov 09, 2015•37 min

Brief Announcement

Announcing a new podcast, "As We Like It", about Shakespeare in film, and updating listeners on new videos and upcoming podcast episodes.

Oct 31, 2015•3 min

Episode 5: Janice Liedl

A conversation with history prof. Dr. Liedl about fandom, scifi, treason under Henry VIII, and history.

Sep 14, 2015•47 min

Episode 4: Carpe Diem!

A special episode, recorded at the cottage! We chat about unplugging, the etymology of 'harvest', poetry, and what to call a group of loons.

Aug 31, 2015•38 min

Episode 3: From Plato to Pluto

We discuss Plato's views on writing, the effects of technology and relationships on memory, and the naming, origin, and mythology of Pluto.

Aug 07, 2015•56 min

Episode 2: A Detective Story

We discuss and play "A Detective Story", touching on Sir Gawain, Sherlock Holmes, memory palaces and other ways to remember things.

Jul 28, 2015•41 min
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