Showing results for "Jon" in Social Sciences

Every week, we explore the origins of your favorite myths, folklore, fairy tales, and stories from pop culture. From Little Red Riding Hood cannibalizing her grandmother to Zeus' hundredth love affair, nothing is off limits! Sorry for ruining your childhood!

When Dungeons & Dragons was first released to a small hobby community, it hardly seemed destined for mainstream success—and yet this arcane tabletop role-playing game became an unlikely pop culture phenomenon. In Game Wizards, Jon Peterson chronicles the rise of Dungeons & Dragons from hobbyist pastime to mass market sensation, from the initial collaboration to the later feud of its creators, Gary Gygax and Dave Arneson.

Join best-selling author Jon Ronson as he traces the story of one very strange butterfly effect: What happened after a teen in Brussels figured out how to make porn free and easily accessible on the internet. Traveling from the tech world of Silicon Valley to the San Fernando Valley, where most porn films were made, you learn the consequences of free porn, which turn out to be mysterious, shocking, sad, and, at times, even surprisingly sweet. A 7-part series takes you on a journey to places you'll never expect. [Explicit]

Bat, Ball and Field is a wonderful foray into the history and culture of cricket. ‘Hotten is not just good, he is one of the best’ Cricketer Chronicling the evolution of the sport since its earliest years, highlighting transcendent moments as well as tragedies, Jon Hotten lifts the seemingly...

Jón Ólafs á spjallinu er hlaðvarpsþáttur þar sem Jón ræðir við skemmtilegt og áhugavert fólk um lífið og tilveruna. Hann hefur um árabil verið með annan fótinn í fjölmiðlum meðfram tónlistinni og komið víða við. Fjölmiðlaferilinn hóf hann sem blaðamaður á Tímanum og þegar Rás 2 var stofnuð var Jón einn fjórmenninganna sem stýrðu fyrsta þættinum á stöðinni. Ekki leið á löngu þar til hann fór í sjónvarp og margir kannast við þættina Af fingrum fram sem svo breyttust í spjalltónleika í Salnum sem sér ekki fyrir endann á. Það er von ...

In America, in London, in Amsterdam, in Paris, revolutionary ideas fomenting since the late 1950s reached boiling point, culminating in a year in which the transient pop moment burst forth. Exploring the canonical figures, from The Beatles and Boty to Warhol and Reagan, 1966 delves deep into the social and cultural heart of the decade through masterfully compiled archival primary sources.

This is my very interesting new podcast about the changing times. My name is Jon Auty, I'm an author, stunt historian, musician and podcaster. I'm joined on these discussions by racing journalist and good friend Cathryn Fry. Between us we analyze how times have changed since we first met back in 1994, and more importantly have they changed for the better. This is our first discussion, more to follow in the new year - enjoy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Microdoses of the straight dope, stories so true they had to be wrapped in fiction for our own protection, from the best-selling author of But What if We're Wrong? A man flying first class discovers a puma in the lavatory. A new coach of a small-town Oklahoma high school football team installs...

From bestselling author Jon Krakauer, a stark, powerful, meticulously reported narrative about a series of sexual assaults at the University of Montana ­— stories that illuminate the human drama behind the national plague of campus rape Missoula, Montana, is a typical college town, with a...

Jon Ronson is fascinated by madness, extraordinary behaviour and the human mind. He has spent his life investigating crazy events, following fascinating people and unearthing unusual stories. Collected here from various sources (including The Guardian and GQ America) are the best of his adventures.

The stories of 6,000 signatures on handkerchiefs

Them began as a book about different kinds of extremists, but after Jon had got to know some of them - Islamic fundamentalists, neo-Nazis, Ku Klux Klansmen - he found that they had one oddly similar belief: that a tiny, shadowy elite rule the world from a secret room. In Them, Jon sets out, with the help of the extremists, to locate that room. The journey is as creepy as it is comic, and along the way Jon is chased by men in dark glasses, unmasked as a Jew in the middle of a Jihad training camp, and more.

“Illuminates the very heart of social justice and how it might be approached and nurtured through mindfulness practices in community and through the discernment and new degrees of freedom these practices entrain.” --from the foreword by Jon Kabat-Zinn In a society where unconscious bias...

Jonathan is an adult. He is trying his best.

A podcast about Navigating Society with High Functioning Autism, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder & Dealing With Trauma.  Topics Include: Philosophy, Morals, Integrity, Ethics, Mental Health, Navigating Society from Neurodiverse Perspective, Movies, Television, Anime, Video Games, Sports, Dating, Employment Opportunities,  Social Media and so on!In the beginning of the podcast I'll be giving you the backstory on my mental health from childhood when I was first diagnosed with ADHD at the age of 6. All the way past my life expectancy age of 39 (According to experts) to the age of 40 ...

Award-winning broadcasters and travel writers Jon Holmes and Antonia Windsor take to the travelogue in a brand news series of podcasts. First stop is Caribbean island of Saint Lucia where, in 5 episodes, they take on everything from ziplining through the tree canopy to bathing in hot springs, via rum tasting, chocolate making, driving inside a volcano and encountering giant guinea pigs in the jungle. (They also fit in some beach time). Glossy travel brochures are SO yesterday. Glossy travel podcasts are the future, so close your eyes and let us inspire you... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/...

Father and son - who are on a casual quest to hit as many ballparks as possible - talking baseball, travel and the lessons learned along the way.

Trying to breathe new life into your relationship? Confused by the dating world? Frustrated with your marriage constantly going off the rails? Couples Counselor and Relationship Coach Dr. Jon Dabach answers your questions. Leave Dr. Jon a voicemail at 888-705-3830 to get your question possibly featured in an episode.

Take a rollicking tour through the sports world of 1996, when debuts, comebacks, movies, and pop culture crossover changed the sports landscape forever. From college to the Olympics to the pros; from the NBA to golf, tennis, and boxing, 1996 was home to athletes and teams who were among the best marketed, most beloved, colorful, and greatest in history. Sportswriter and author Jon Finkel uncovers the stories behind the stories while interviewing a who's who of '96ers to reveal in thrilling detail how their collective influence on sports and pop culture still resonates to this day.

This is a podcast about healing after divorce through self-talk therapy, reacquainting one's self with creativity, and experiencing life's differences, challenges, heartwarmings, and heartbreak being single while living through the socio-economic-political apocalypse.If so inclined, please give Jon a Dollar through Patreon, or Kofi.Looking for more detail? Read on:This is what happens when a creative shares the rawness of the artistic process, where ideas gather in thought and introspection, as the world once known has become unknown, and everything feels new, yet wildly unsettling and right, ...