Special Topics in Media

Garret Castleberry

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Special Topics in Media Studies is a lecture-based podcast that tackles media history one artifact at a time. Each season of the series we will investigate a different mass media theme, medium, or programming genre. While our focus is educational (it is an academic podcast after all), we tailor our conversations toward a broad audience of media enthusiasts.

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Recent episodes

  • Guest Lecture Special: Dracula (1931) (REISSUE)Oct 27, 2026 · 1 hr 24 min
  • Anniversary Announcements Special - "Where We Are, What Is Coming!"Oct 13, 2026 · 20 min
  • Conference Spotlight Series (OSTCA): Podcasting as Digitized Routes of Passage in 21st Century Higher EducationSep 22, 2026 · 50 min
  • Conference Spotlight Series (Higher Ed Pod Con): Embracing Strategic Planning to Cultivate a University Podcast NetworkSep 8, 2026 · 51 min
  • Conference Spotlight Series (ICA): Emerging Technologies and Media Research Futures with Dr. Nick BowmanAug 25, 2026 · 1 hr 9 min
  • Conference Spotlight Series (ICA): Conferencing Best Practices with Dr. Ryan BeatyAug 11, 2026 · 1 hr 2 min
  • Conference Spotlight Series (ICA): Future Shock Sci-Fi in Disney's The MandalorianJul 28, 2026 · 1 hr 3 min
  • Film Listology: #68 - Ben-HurJul 7, 2026 · 1 hr 51 min
  • Film Listology: #69 - JawsJun 23, 2026 · 2 hr 19 min
  • Film Listology: #70 - Blade RunnerJun 9, 2026 · 2 hr 10 min

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