The Cluttered Desk
We all have a cluttered desk. It’s a space that holds what we want to read, watch, and think about. Join the hosts of The Cluttered Desk—Colin Cox and Andrew Hicks—as they talk literature, film, comic books, politics, critical theory, theology, and anything else that might tickle their fancy. The Cluttered Desk Podcast is produced and recorded in Bristol, Virginia, with music by Test Dream.
Episodes
Welcome to The Cluttered Desk! In this episode, Andrew and Colin discuss the pilot episode as a unique piece of television media. Enjoy!
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Coda: Fear.Movie.Lions Hazy Double IPA from Stone Brewing (Andrew) and Kolsch Style Non-Alcoholic from Best Day Brewing (Colin)
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Welcome to The Cluttered Desk! In this episode, Andrew and Colin examine recent reevaluations of the Star Wars prequel films. To do this, they deploy a rhetorical technique called "steelmanning." Enjoy!
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Source: "You Underestimate Their Power: The Definitive Defense of the Star Wars Prequels" by Eli Lo Re
Welcome to The Cluttered Desk! In this episode, Andrew and Colin discuss the 2024 film I Saw the TV Glow. Enjoy!
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The Coda: Two Hearted IPA by Bell's (Andrew) and Jim's Organic Coffee (Colin)
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Welcome to The Cluttered Desk! In this episode, Andrew and Colin discuss teaching subjects and material they love. To do so, they use Stephanie Burt's piece from Vanity Fair, which reflects on her experience teaching a Taylor Swift course at Harvard. Enjoy!
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Here's a link to the Stephanie Burt piece for Vanity Fair
Welcome to The Cluttered Desk! In our annual Simpsons episode, Andrew and Colin discuss the complex characterization of Marge Simpson. Enjoy!
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Welcome to The Cluttered Desk! In this episode, Andrew and Colin discuss Charli XCX's BRAT, both the concept and the album. Then, in a seamless transition, they decide which Lord of the Rings character, film characters only, is the most BRAT.
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The Coda: 19 Crimes Cab Sav (Andrew) and Chai Tea (Colin)
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...Welcome to The Cluttered Desk! In this episode, Andrew and Colin discuss an essay Colin recently published on the television show Community. Enjoy!
Here's a link to Colin's essay: https://www.mdpi.com/2076-0787/13/5/117
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The Coda: Oktoberfest from Founders Brewing Co. (Andrew) and Water (Colin)
Welcome to The Cluttered Desk! In this episode, Andrew and Colin discuss commercial gyms through the lens of scapegoating practices and ritualistic sacrifice. Enjoy!
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The Coda: Oktoberfest from Sierra Nevada (Andrew) and Water (Colin)
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Welcome to The Cluttered Desk! In this episode, Andrew and Colin discuss Deadpool & Wolverine (2024). Enjoy!
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The Coda: "Gin and Buch" (Andrew) and Water (Colin)
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Andrew's recommendation: Die (2022)
Welcome to The Cluttered Desk! In this episode, Andrew and Colin discuss the three-part Netflix documentary film Dancing for the Devil: The 7M TikTok Cult (2024). They also return to authorial intent as a framing device to explore the narratives the documentary elects not to entertain. Enjoy!
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Welcome to The Cluttered Desk! In this episode, Andrew and Colin discuss the final step of Andrew's PhD program. Enjoy!
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The Coda: HOPPENHEIMER and LaCroix Beach Plum
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Andrew's recommendation: Dungeons and Dad...
Welcome to The Cluttered Desk! In this episode, Andrew and Colin discuss the final five episodes of Season 1 of X-Men '97. Enjoy!
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The Coda: J.T.S. Brown Bourbon and sparkling water and Jim's Organic Coffee Sweet Love Blend
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Welcome to The Cluttered Desk! In this episode, Andrew and Colin discuss the first five episodes of X-Men '97. Enjoy!
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The Coda: Hopadillo from Karbach Brewing and Jim's Organic Coffee Sweet Love Blend
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Welcome to The Cluttered Desk! In this episode, Andrew and Colin each discuss an idea or concept that has recently haunted them. Enjoy!
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The Coda: Andalusia Whisky Company's Stryker and Saint Arnold's Spring Spring Bock and Jim's Organic Coffee Sweet Love Blend
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Welcome to The Cluttered Desk! In this episode, Andrew and Colin discuss the 2018 film Deadpool 2. Enjoy!
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The Coda: Saint Arnold Tarnation Unreasonably Strong Ale...
Welcome to The Cluttered Desk! In this episode, Andrew and Colin discuss the 2016 film Personal Shopper. Enjoy!
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The Coda: Winking Owl Wine an...
Welcome to The Cluttered Desk! In this annual Simpsons episode, Andrew and Colin discuss Springfield's primary antagonist, C. Montgomery Burns. Enjoy!
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Welcome to The Cluttered Desk! In this episode, Andrew and Colin discuss masculinity, femininity, and the 2015 film, The Intern. Enjoy!
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The Coda:
Andrew: Samuel Adams Winter Lager
Colin: Very Old Barton
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Welcome to The Cluttered Desk! In this episode, Andrew and Colin go primal by exploring food theory and The Liver King! Enjoy!
Theory text: Claude Fischler, "Food, Self and Indentity"
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The Coda:
Andrew: Montucky Cold Snack
Colin: A red wine, may...
Welcome to The Cluttered Desk! In this episode, Andrew and Colin discuss Andrew's dissertation prospectus defense and Ted Cruz's fight for libation liberty! Enjoy!
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The Coda:
Andrew: Jim Beam Double Oak Twice Barrelled
Colin: Hopping Nomad IPA
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