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Not Quite Great Books: a TV podcastAuthor: Danielle Hanley & John McMahon
When you spend the bulk of your life reading, writing, and building lesson plans, sometimes your brain needs a break. Join two of your favorite political theory professors - Danielle Hanley and John McMahon - as they switch gears from the worlds so-called great books to break down some of your favorite TV shows. The twist? Only one of your hosts has seen the show before. First up? The Americans. Language: en Genres: TV & Film, TV Reviews Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it Trailer: |
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96. The Americans 5x1, "Amber Waves"
Thursday, 6 March, 2025
WE ARE SO BACK! Back from an extended break in the Soviet Union, Danielle and John dive into Season 5 of The Americans! They take on Season 5 Episode 1, “Amber Waves,” by focusing in on the multiple manifestations of mothering that drive the episode. Together, they unpack the introduction of Tuan, pour one out for Hans (RIP), and ask after Claudia too. Danielle makes an (inappropriate) violent mothers joke before the head into the segments, which she follows up with some tinfoil-hat-theorizing about Mischa and Gabriel in the Dossier. John guides the pair through an in-depth analysis of William’s death in Glas and puts his musical analysis on display in Borrowed Nostalgia. PLATO SZN is over, but Season 5 marks the beginning of MARX SZN in the Cave! Your hosts introduce some Marx-inspired awards: Most Bourgeois and Champion of the Workers they will inevitably forget to give out at least half the time! Don’t worry, there’s also plenty of predictions, 80s Olympic Games, and late night missions. Come for the quips about parenting from your favorite non-parents, stay for the TheoryShips! -- Music by Lesfm from Pixabay
