Talk Like A Pirate

Heading into the South Carolina primary, there was a widespread belief that Joe Biden had monolithic support among the African-American community. Is that still true?

ECU’s Center for Survey Research Director Dr. Peter Francia and Senior Polling Scientist Dr. Jonathan S. Morris join us to share what their findings suggest in the Talk Like a Pirate podcast.

With primaries just around the corner, who will be the democratic nomination is top of mind in the United States. During the month of February, the Center for Survey Research at East Carolina University has conducted three polls of voters in South Carolina leading up to the state’s Democratic primary Feb. 29.

ECU’s Center for Survey Research Director Dr. Peter Francia and Senior Polling Scientist Dr. Jonathan S. Morris join us to share their findings and insight on the 2020 election.

Are Puff Bars the new Juuls and how do these new products get around the new vape regulations?

The College of Health and Human Performance's Dr. Joseph Lee and Dr. Eric Soule join us for a second time to revisit the health implications of the vaping phenomenon and talk about the newest vape products.

Are Puff Bars the new Juuls? Is it safe to inhale vitamins, essential oils and melatonin through a "personal diffuser" vape? And how do these new products get around the new vape regulations? 

The College of Health and Human Performance's Dr. Joseph Lee and Dr. Eric Soule join us for a second time to revisit the health implications of the vaping phenomenon and talk about the newest vape products.

Do you remember the clown panic of 2016? Remember how some trick-or-treaters had their candy X-rayed? What about Slender Man?

ECU Thomas Harriot College of Arts and Sciences Professor of English, Dr. Jim Kirkland, and Associate Professor of English, Dr. Andrea Kitta, join us for Ep. 3 of Talk Like a Pirate to share their expertise in the ways of the dead, the undead, the supernatural or whatever you'd like to call the spirits that are top of mind during the spooky season of Halloween.

What was life like for a lesbian in pre-World War 2 Nazi Germany? 

ECU Thomas Harriot College of Arts and Sciences Distinguished Professor of English, Dr. Liza Wieland joins us for Ep. 2 of Talk Like a Pirate to share how her book, "Paris 7 a.m.," explores that topic through the life of young Elizabeth Bishop, who was not yet one of the most influential poets of the 20th century. 

The book has been highly regarded by critics and even scored Wieland a place on Oprah's Reading List as One of the Best Books by Women of Summer 2019.

The first case of the Corona Virus has hit America and ECU Associate Professor Rachel Roper joins us for Ep. 6 of Talk Like a Pirate to share what you need to know about this dangerous virus and the #CoronavirusOutbreak.

The first case of the Corona Virus has hit America and ECU Associate Professor Rachel Roper joins us for Ep. 6 of Talk Like a Pirate to share what you need to know about this dangerous virus and the #CoronavirusOutbreak.

The #MeToo and #TimesUp movements and the Harvey Weinstein scandal have brought to light the need for intimacy directors for actors and actresses. Actual intimacy is spontaneous, however, in front of the camera or on stage, that can result in feelings of uneasiness and discomfort. Intimacy directors empower actresses and actors with control over their personal comfort in scenes and projects.

ECU associate professor and intimacy choreographer Jill Matarelli Carlson, junior Gabrielle Goodman and senior Wain Richardson talk about kissing awkwardness that can occur in productions.

The #MeToo and #TimesUp movements and the Harvey Weinstein scandal have brought to light the need for intimacy directors for actors and actresses. Actual intimacy is spontaneous, however, in front of the camera or on stage, that can result in feelings of uneasiness and discomfort. Intimacy directors empower actresses and actors with control over their personal comfort in scenes and projects. 

ECU associate professor and intimacy choreographer Jill Matarelli Carlson, junior Gabrielle Goodman and senior Wain Richardson join us for Ep. 5 of Talk Like a Pirate to share their expertise and experience with intimacy direction during the school production of "Into the Woods."