Join Jennifer and Kaylia for a discussion of the classic Fahrenheit 451 (1953 novel and 1966 movie). We discuss censorship, the difference between knowledge and expertise, the hypocrisy of Bradbury, and whether the two trouble makers in the movie were gay or just bros. Also a supplemental interview with an English teacher AND a bitContinue reading “37. Fahrenheit 451”
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2. Satanic Music
Matt shares the tales of three musicians said to have satanic connections – only one of them is a rock star. If you thought that moral panics over demonic music started with heavy metal, wait until you hear about one of the Delta Blues’ greatest guitarists and Classical Violin’s original bad boy.
Remastered
Howdy! If you listen to any of the Pages and Popcorn Podcast’s back catalog starting October 1st, 2020, you will hear a special note at the top of each episode. However, I wanted to make that “special note” public and known to everyone. It turns out that when I started this podcast, I got someContinue reading “Remastered”
Big News!
Well, here we go! /gulp Big Announcement Time! Or rather… 4 big announcements. 1: There is a new Kaylia Metcalfe Website. After years of drama, I finally have the rights to my own name again. Whew! This was perfect timing as I needed to update my website to make sure it includes all the things I do.Continue reading “Big News!”
1. Fifty Berkeley Square
The story of Fifty Berkeley Square gave Matt the creeps when he was a kid. Despite losing the book in which he originally found the story, it stuck with him for over 30 years. Join Matt as he recounts the many versions of this oddly familiar tale followed by a brief discussion about what made this story work and endure.
Mission / Ethos
When we started KMMA Media, we wanted to support, create, and encorage a certain type of podcast. It took us a bit of thinking, but we have settled on this: Podcasts that encourage curiosity and laughter. We also wanted to write down our ethos… the things that are important to us. This way, if otherContinue reading “Mission / Ethos”
Getting started.
Once upon a time, a wannabe writer started writing. She liked it, but something was still missing. So, she started copy editing. She really liked that, but there was still something that made her feel not quite complete. So, she started podcasting. That was great! Especially the editing and producing part! Soon she was editingContinue reading “Getting started.”
36. The Mountain Between Us
Join us for a slightly truncated conversation about The Mountain Between Us. Book: Hey look, a perfect man shows off how stellar he is by taking care of an enfeebled woman while grieving for the totally unnecessary death of his wife and there is a lot of snow. Movie: Hey look, two well rounded charactersContinue reading “36. The Mountain Between Us”
0. Introduction
Just what is Ghosthropology? Find out here.
35. From Lost To Found On The PCT aka Wild
Jennifer and Kaylia discuss Wild (From Lost to Found on the Pacific Crest Trail). Join us as we compare it to another White Woman on Walkabout novel and attempt to find the beauty and the flaws in the book and film adaptation. Spoilers: Kaylia hates nature and Jennifer hates when people sexually objectify others! Also,Continue reading “35. From Lost To Found On The PCT aka Wild”