Conversations - in the Arts & Humanities

In this conversation, Janet and Bryn discuss farming on Vancouver Island and the research it produces, the (perhaps surprising) complexity of children's literature, and the historical and contemporary role of witches in society and culture.

In this conversation, Bryn and Justin discuss the thrill of performing poetry, the dangers and doldrums of big-box store capitalism, and the wild exuberance of Vancouver Island street art. 

In this conversation, Debra and Bryn discuss the unique power of visual images as conveyors of shared trauma and truth, the issues of "authenticity collapse" and believability fatigue in the era of AI doctored images, and the role of imagery to make social change.

In this conversation, Leon and Bryn discuss the early stages of his theatre career (advice for those just starting out: volunteer for everything!), impactful mentors and productions Leon has encountered along the way, the impact of theatres in the communities, as well as his interest and concerns about large language models (AI) in the theatre

In this conversation, Bryn and Délani discuss the process of creative writing, the intersection between neurodivergence and poetry, the concept of "home" and community when displaced from both, as well as Délani's suggestion for the poem listeners should stop everything to go read.

Délani Valin's Poetry Canada Profile: https://www.poetrycanada.org/digital-library-archive/delani-valin

Hello, and welcome to The Colloquium Archive. In this conversation (recorded in 2019), Theo Finnigan sits down with history and women’s rights professor Marny Stanly. They discuss how comics can represent real world issues, and how these texts connect with audiences. We hope you enjoy.

Original Airdate: February 9th, 2019

Credits

Heat Like Mine by Blue Rodeo, track 1 of Outskirts (1987). WarnerMusic Canada. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EHZW7ZAWyzk. 0:00-00:47, 23:13-23:53

In this conversation , Bryn and Eliza discuss the enduring importance of Ancient Greek theatre, the lessons within theatre for students and the incarcerated, and that one play that everyone should experience.

In the show, Paul Watkins and Jack Corfield discuss Paul’s new book which explores black poetry and music, and the sound of black citizenship in Canada.  You’ll also hear how traditional scholarly research can be performed in engaging and unconventional ways, and what happens when you put a crossfader between history’s culture and sounds.

In the show, Neil Surkan and Katharine Rollwagen discuss how Neil came to poetry, and how creativity can happen via the roll of a die.  The two also explore the relationship between their work as parents and their work as professionals, and what their kids think of their writing.

In the show, Magnolia Pauker and Theo learn how to become an undisciplined scholar, and what the associated conflict can do for academia.  You’ll also hear about philosopher-journalist Michel Foucault, and how to make the most of an interview:  questions, answers, conversation.