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November 02, 2021 True Crime in Academia: Episode 2 Peter Manfredonia
Welcome back to another True Crime in Academia episode! This week Mary is taking a looking into killer and former student of the University of Connecticut- Peter Manfredonia. Peter Manfredonia is currently awaiting trial for two counts of murder, assault, home invasion, burglary, and kidnapping. Listen now to find out why.

A special thank you to Anne Sophie Andersen for her piece "Scorpio," this podcast's theme song.
Follow True Crime in Academia on Instagram at @truecrimeinacademia.

Sources for this week's episode:
UConn Student Accused of Killing 2 Allegedly Got Dumped by Girlfriend Days Before Spree | PEOPLE.com
Peter Manfredonia Update: Where is the Serial Killer Peter Manfredonia Now? (thecinemaholic.com)
Ex-UConn student Peter Manfredonia faces judge in Willington murder case - Hartford Courant
Peter Manfredonia: UConn suspect captured moments after detective read his description - CNN
Family: College student's alleged crime spree 'came out of nowhere' (ctpost.com)
Peter Manfredonia Returns to Court for Hearing in Murder Case – NBC Connecticut
‘He just flipped:' Arrest warrants reveal new details in Peter Manfredonia case; UConn student led police on multi-state manhunt after murders - Hartford Courant
Peter Manfredonia: Parents of student suspected in killings plead for him to surrender - CNN
Peter Manfredonia: Family Asks Man Accused of Murder to Turn Himself in (insider.com)
'It's time to surrender': Attorney urges college student accused of deadly crime spree to give up (ctpost.com)
Girlfriend: Remember Nicholas Eisele As A Hero | Valley Independent Sentinel (newhavenindependent.org)
Loved Ones Remember Derby Homicide Victim Nick Eisele as ‘Quirky, Happy Young Guy’ – NBC Connecticut

32 min
November 01, 2021Gail Crowther on the Rebellion of Sylvia Plath & Anne Sexton
Content Warning: discussions about mental health, suicide, and sexual abuse
Follow Gail Crowther on Instagram and Twitter, @crowther_gail, and you can purchase her book, Three-Martini Afternoons at the Ritz: The Rebellion of Sylvia Plath & Anne Sexton at Words Matter Bookstore. https://wordsmatterbookstore.com/item/rPCoGQ_-yAUu5S0ARF9g2g
And, if you would like to listen to the audiobook, it can be found on Audible.
Listen to Sylvia Plath and Anne Sexton read their poetry!
Thanks to my guest co-host, Kelsey Dufresne who you can follow on Twitter and Instagram, @kvdufresne.
Follow Ivory Tower Boiler Room on Twitter and Instagram, @ivorytowerboilerroom! Email us at [email protected].
Many thanks to the Ivory Tower Boiler Room podcast team:
Andrew Rimby, Executive Director

Mary DiPipi, Chief Contributor

Ceren Usta, Marketing Director
Thanks to Anne Sophie Andersen and Meghan Ames for our theme song, "Loverman."
1 hr 1 min
October 26, 2021 True Crime In Academia: Episode 1 The Disappearance and Murder of Tammy Zywicki
Welcome to the first episode of True Crime in Academia! Each week your host Mary DiPipi will break down a new true crime case that took place in the world of academia.
Tammy Jo Zywicki was headed off to start her senior year at Grinnell College, but car troubles left her stranded on I-80. Many of the witnesses stated that they saw Tammy on the side of the road between 3-4 pm. But that was the last time anyone would see Tammy alive.
Introduction music title: Scorpio
Composed and Performed by Anne Sophie Andersen Sources: https://iowacoldcases.org/case-summaries/tammy-zywicki/
http://www.isp.state.il.us/crime/unsolveddetails.cfm?ID=1
https://www.fbi.gov/wanted/seeking-info/tammy-j.-zywicki
https://www.reddit.com/r/UnresolvedMysteries/comments/871d8b/unresolved_murder_tammy_zywicki_21_was_seen_at/
Podcasts: Always Time for Crime. Crimeapedia, and True Crime All the Time
31 min
October 25, 2021 Brenda Harris's Journey from a Pig Farm to the Opera House
Check out Brenda's site to learn more about her work and hear her different repertoire: https://www.brendaharrissoprano.com/. Follow us on Instagram, @ivorytowerboilerroom and Twitter, @ivoryboilerroom. We'd love to hear from you so email us at [email protected]. Check out Mary's new Instagram page, @truecrimeinacademia. Thanks to Anne Sophie Andersen for our October theme song "Scorpio." Thanks to the Des Moines Metro Opera for the audio of Brenda as Elektra in Strauss' opera.
1 hr 14 min
October 22, 2021 The Ivory Tower Boiler Room (Official Trailer)
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1 min
October 18, 2021 Dr. Lavelle Porter on The Blackademic Life and Antiracist Pedagogy
Click here for the episode notes: https://ivorytowerboilerroom.com/season-5-ep-8-dr-lavelle-porter-on-the-blackademic-life-and-walt-whitmans-racism/. Make sure to follow Dr. Lavelle Porter on Twitter, @alavelleporter. You can purchase Lavelle's "The Blackademic Life" here: https://wordsmatterbookstore.com/item/HYgveKOG2RtzS2Wi-cL3Eg Follow us on Instagram, @ivorytowerboilerroom and Twitter, @ivoryboilerroom. Want to message us or be an upcoming guest? Email us at [email protected]. Donate and support us by clicking the green Donate button on ivorytowerboilerroom.com. Thanks to Anne Sophie Andersen for our October Theme Song...Scorpio! Check out a trailer for "Seasons" here. https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=X2cMAVZWwQg&feature=youtu.be Composer: Anne Sophie Andersen Dancer: Daisy Payero Video: Cecilie Beck Kronborg
1 hr 19 min
October 11, 2021 Let the Record Show, a Conversation with Sarah Schulman
You can follow Sarah on Twitter, @Sarahschulman3 and Instagram,@schulmanny. Find links that are mentioned, including how to buy "Let the Record Show," here: https://ivorytowerboilerroom.com/season-5-ep-7-let-the-record-show-a-conversation-with-sarah-schulman/. Follow us on Twitter, @ivoryboilerroom and Instagram, @ivorytowerboilerroom. Remember to like, share, and subscribe to our podcast. Thanks to Anne Sophie Andersen for our October Theme Song...Scorpio! Check out a trailer for "Seasons" here. https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=X2cMAVZWwQg&feature=youtu.be Composer: Anne Sophie Andersen Dancer: Daisy Payero Video: Cecilie Beck Kronborg
56 min
October 04, 2021 P.J. Vernon's "Bath Haus," Our October Book Club Author Interview
Check out P.J. Vernon's work here: https://www.pjvernonbooks.com/. Follow him on Twitter and Instagram, @pjvernonbooks. Order "Bath Haus" from Words Matter Bookstore here: https://wordsmatterbookstore.com/item/Tjsi1wmychMe2AFiwy_W4Q. Follow us on Twitter, @ivoryboilerroom, Instagram, @ivorytowerboilerroom, and come join our Facebook group. Check out our website: https://ivorytowerboilerroom.com/. Thanks to Anne Sophie Andersen for our new October Theme Song...Scorpio! Check out a trailer for "Seasons" here. https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=X2cMAVZWwQg&feature=youtu.be Composer: Anne Sophie Andersen Dancer: Daisy Payero Video: Cecilie Beck Kronborg
1 hr 4 min
September 27, 2021 Peculiar Affairs in Academia with Dr. Michael Nevradakis
Check out our episode show notes here: https://ivorytowerboilerroom.com/2021/09/27/season-5-ep-5-peculiar-affairs-in-academia-with-dr-michael-nevradakis/. Follow us on Instagram and Twitter and join our Facebook group (all at Ivory Tower Boiler Room). Make sure to like, subscribe, share, and review the podcast. We really appreciate it. Donate button is at the bottom of our show notes. Email us at [email protected]
1 hr 24 min
September 18, 2021 The Professor Is In Meets the Ivory Tower Boiler Room
The Professor Is In team, Dr. Karen Kelsky and Kel Weinhold join Adam and Andrew in the Ivory Tower Boiler Room. Their discussion centers on ending gaslighting and how to push for more equity in academia. Check out the episode blurb here: https://ivorytowerboilerroom.com/2021/09/18/podcast-release-the-professor-is-in-meets-the-ivory-tower-boiler-room/. See more about The Professor Is In here: theprofessorisin.com. Follow them on Twitter and Facebook (The Professor Is In) and join their Facebook group (The Professor Is Out) for academic support. Follow Ivory Tower Boiler Room on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook. Donate to help support us at ivorytowerboilerroom.com. Want to be a future guest or contributing writer? Email us at [email protected].
1 hr 16 min