“Sustainability in that environment is a pretty strong theme.”
Guest: Aziza Chaouni of the al-Qarawiyyin Library restoration project.
First broadcast June 24 2016
What happens when you bring together Maria Bamford, the creator of Arrested Development, and a writer for South Park? You get a brilliant new comedy celebrating mental illness and pugs on Netflix.
“We’re going to make Twitter an essential part of the show.”
Guest: Erin Leach of the University of Georgia Libraries.
First broadcast June 17 2016.
Does entertainment have a responsibility to historical accuracy? Christian & Charlie tackle a film about a book written by David Lipsky about an article that was never published about writer David Foster Wallace. We struggle with how to consume media when you object to the portrayal of a real-life subject you may have identified with.
“Do not ruin my Friday!”
Guest: Emy Decker of the Georgia Tech Library.
First broadcast June 10 2016.
Playlist at https://www.wrek.org/2016/06/playlist-for-los?rove-episode-306/
Alan Moore and Jacen Burrows’ horror graphic novel NEONOMICON is explicit, graphically violent, and filled with rape scenes. But is there something more to this award-winning HP Lovecraft homage/critique? And should it be banned from libraries?
“Just all kinds of wild activity, that’s my favorite thing.”
Guest: Peter Fritzler of UNC Wilmington.
First broadcast June 26 2015.
Playlist at http://www.wrek.org/?p=12282
“It’s important to have a spirit animal who’s an actual person,” is this episode’s pull quote. We discuss the making of Iggy Pop’s album “The Idiot,” David Bowie’s role in its production, and how narratives can change music listening experiences.