Death of the Author
In which we discuss convergence and the eventual death of the "author" as we know it.
Communication Breakdown
December 10, 2012
Communication Breakdown
Communication Breakdown is a combination of the podcast and the shorter elements of the popular radio DJ genre. We call it a sound-log or a Slog for short. Our team: Chubs, DJ-JazzyJham, The Chairman, and Chan-The-Man, work hard, day and night, to breakdown the various elements of communication and language you never had questions about.
16 Episodes
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Episodes (16)
Happy Holidays!
Our Christmas/Holiday Special! Enjoy the gift giving season!
Communication Breakdown
December 10, 2012
Appropriation
In which we discuss an article by Henry Jenkins and various types of appropriation in creative works.
Communication Breakdown
December 10, 2012
Reality
In which we discuss reality!
Communication Breakdown
December 10, 2012
Piracy
Gather 'round mateys, as we banter 'bout being a pirate on the high seas of the internet!
Communication Breakdown
December 10, 2012
Interview with Dr. Cathy McDonald
Dr. Cathy McDonald, professor at Western Washington University and specialist in language and genre theory, sits down with us to talk about academics and communication. We love to hear what she has to say.
Communication Breakdown
December 10, 2012
Epicness
In which we discuss the terms and merits of sequels or any other continuations in a series.
Communication Breakdown
December 10, 2012
Creative Writing
The very first episode in which we discuss creative writing, poetry, and what makes art valid. Do you think there is high art and low art? Is some art more valid than other art? How do you feel about the incredible amount of creative works that are now available with the surge of internet use?
Communication Breakdown
December 10, 2012
Analysis of the Slog (Part 4)
In this episode we discuss visual learning and communication, and leaving our comfort zones.
Communication Breakdown
December 10, 2012
Analysis of the Slog (Part 3)
"Why a Slog?" In this episode we discuss community.
Communication Breakdown
December 10, 2012
Analysis of the Slog (Part 2)
"Why a Slog?" In this episode we talk about how we learn.
Communication Breakdown
December 10, 2012
Analysis of the Slog (Part 1)
"Why a Slog" We answer this question through a series of four episodes. In out first of the four, we discuss the auditory nature of the slog.
Communication Breakdown
December 10, 2012
Snail Mail
We got a real live, handwritten letter! Unfortunately, we didn't get to address the content of the letter, but we certainly will next time! Listeners, do you like writing letters? Do you enjoy receiving letters? What are some pros and cons of letter writing? Let us know in the comments or in a tweet!
Communication Breakdown
December 10, 2012
Facebook and the Internet
In our fourth episode, Communication Breakdown breakdown the elements of online composition. Thinking carefully about how new digital mediums effect our lives.
Communication Breakdown
December 10, 2012
Physical Communication
In our third episode, we talk about how we communicate through clothing and other forms of physical expression. How do you express yourself physically?
Communication Breakdown
December 10, 2012
Aurality in the Classroom
In episode two, we got a tweet from @SwagBro95 whose question spurred a discussion on aurality in the classroom.
Communication Breakdown
December 08, 2012