Humanities Radio
Humanities Radio
University of Utah College of Humanities
Podcast by University of Utah College of Humanities
Afrofuturism
Crystal Rudds, assistant professor of English, explores the genre and cultural movement of Afrofuturism – an intellectual philosophy that brings together an investment in the African diasporic past with the possibilities of technology.
Feb 23, 2021
14 min
The Origins Of Black History Month
Each February, the United States celebrates Black History month to celebrate the achievements of African Americans and honor their central role in history. Eric Herschthal, assistant professor of history explains its origin, its essential purpose and why Black history is American history.
Feb 15, 2021
21 min
Humanities Radio Presents: Comm 4670 Weird Things In Salt Lake City 2
In this episode, Brock Bernstein, Kowhai Anderson, and Tess Roundy discuss the magnitude 5.7 earthquake that took place in Salt Lake City on March 18, 2020. In this episode, you will hear two different perspectives on what these earthquakes mean, from both residents of Salt Lake City and a seismologist at the University of Utah.
Dec 16, 2020
26 min
Humanities Radio Presents: Comm 4670 Weird Things In Salt Lake City 1
Humanities Radio Presents: Comm 4670 In this episode, Brock Bernstein, Kowhai Anderson, and Tess Roundy discuss the windstorm that took place in Utah on September 8, 2020.
Dec 16, 2020
18 min
Humanities Radio Presents: Comm 4670 Ghosting U 4
Humanities Radio Presents: Comm 4670
Dec 16, 2020
31 min
Humanities Radio Presents: Comm 4670 Ghosting U 3
Humanities Radio Presents: Comm 4670 Welcome ghost fanatics! “Ghosting U” is back again with more spooky stories. On this week's episode of Ghosting U, our ghost town members talk to a ghost hunter, Shelby Ricker, to learn about EVPS and how they pick up sounds and phrases made by ghosts. We also get a look at the haunted Rio Grande Station in downtown Salt Lake City. Then we learn about tombstones and haunted places in cemeteries around the area from cemetery goer, Elizabeth Clifford. One guarantee from your Ghost Town cast, Raging Ryker, Murderous Emily, Nightmare Nina, and Horrifying Hannah is to always provide stories that scare.
Dec 16, 2020
39 min
Humanities Radio Presents: Comm 4670 Ghosting U 2
Humanities Radio Presents: Comm 4670 Welcome ghost fanatics! “Ghosting U” is back again to provide you with yet another bone-chilling episode. To gain more insight we’ve contacted Salt Lake City’s finest ghost hunter, Fiona Robinson, affiliated with Grimm’s Ghost Tours. As well as venturing out to the paranormal site of Fort Douglas, a historic army camp, featuring an interview with the Head Director Beau Burgess. Follow along as we dive deeper into the history of the city’s gravest phenomenons. One guarantee from your Ghost Town cast, Raging Ryker, Murderous Emily, Nightmare Nina, and Horrifying Hannah, is to always provide stories that scare.
Dec 16, 2020
50 min
Humanities Radio Presents: Comm 4670 Ghosting U 1
Humanities Radio Presents: Comm 4670 Ghosting U is a podcast dedicated to unearthing the hauntings in and around the University of Utah. In this first episode, we look at the history and ghostly encounters had at Red Butte Garden.
Dec 16, 2020
28 min
Humanities Radio Presents: Comm 4670 U Of U COVID Sports Report 4
Humanities Radio Presents: Comm 4670 In episode 4 of U Of U COVID Sports Report, the team talks all things fans, and in particular the Mighty Utah Student Section (MUSS). Scott Stephens sits down with members of the MUSS to gather their perspectives on the lack of sports and how that has affected their collegiate experience. The group also discusses this in further detail at the end of the episode!
Dec 10, 2020
18 min
Humanities Radio Presents: Comm 4670 U Of U COVID Sports Report 3
Humanities Radio Presents: Comm 4670 In episode 3 of the U Of U COVID Sports Report, the team takes on the issue of recruiting and how it has factored in on the University of Utah, as well as the differences for the athletes. Kloee Sexton sits down with high school athlete Jaxon Dart, as well as Josh Furlong, from KSL with Leif Thulin. Enjoy!
Dec 10, 2020
43 min
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