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 Podcast—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.
Welcome to The Cluttered Desk Podcast! In this episode, Andrew and Colin discuss the 2014 superhero film X-Men: Days of Future Past. Enjoy!
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The Coda:
Andrew: Uncle Nearest 1865 Premium Aged Whiskey
Colin: Eighty from Yee-Haw Brewing Company
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Andrew's recommendations: Knifepoint Horror: "Colony" and "Gifters"
Colin's recommendations: Station Agent (2003)
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Welcome to The Cluttered Desk Podcast! In this episode, Andrew and Colin return to The Simpsons with a few Lisa-centric episodes. Enjoy!
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The Coda:
Andrew: Montucky Snackable Light Beer
Colin: Dunkin' Decaf Coffee
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Andrew's recommendations: Cunk on Earth
Colin's recommendations: Taylor Swift's Midnights and Bob Dylan's Christmas in the Heart
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Welcome to The Cluttered Desk Podcast! In this episode, Andrew and Colin explore several ways Christianity functions as a commodity. Enjoy!
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The Coda:
Andrew: Festbier by SpindleTap Brewery
Colin: A red wine from Aldi (maybe the $8 bottle?)
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Andrew's recommendations: What Would Jesus Deconstruct? by John D. Caputo and Barbarian (2022)
Colin's recommendations: 5-4 Podcast and If Boo...
Welcome to The Cluttered Desk Podcast! In this episode, Andrew and Colin explore the newest phase of Andrew's Ph.D. process. In addition, they discuss a text on one of Andrew's reading lists: Ralph Ellison's masterpiece, Invisible Man.
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The Coda:
Andrew: Kombucha and Bourbon
Colin: A red wine from Aldi (maybe the $8 bottle?)
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Andrew's recommendations: The Border Trilogy by C...
Welcome to The Cluttered Desk Podcast! In this episode, Andrew and Colin discuss the informational podcast Maintenance Phase. In addition, they explore ways of having conversations while feeling vulnerable and how their podcast listening sensibilities have changed and evolved over the life of The Cluttered Desk Podcast.
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The Coda:
Andrew: Oktoberfest 2022 by St. Arnold Brewing Company
Colin: Old Tub Bourbon
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Welcome to The Cluttered Desk Podcast! In this episode, Andrew and Colin discuss Jonathan Hickman's House of X/Powers of X. Enjoy!
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The Coda:
Andrew: Winking Owl Cabernet Sauvignon
Colin: Jack Daniel's Bottled-in-Bond
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Andrew's recommendations: The Tumbler's Willy Podcast
Colin's recommendations: Unholy: Why White Evangelicals Worship at the Altar of Donald Trump by Sara...
Welcome to The Cluttered Desk Podcast! In this episode, Andrew and Colin return to the X-Men film franchise by discussing the groovy 2011 reboot, X-Men: First Class. Enjoy!
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The Coda:
Andrew: AVL IPA from Highland Brewing Company
Colin: Wild Turkey Longbranch from Wild Turkey
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Andrew's recommendations: Aunty Donna's Big Ol' House of Fun and House of X and Powers of X
Welcome to The Cluttered Desk Podcast! In this episode, Andrew and Colin return to the Netflix series Russian Doll, which released its second season earlier this month. Enjoy!
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The Coda:
Andrew: The Hungarian Hicks (The Poor Man’s Gin and Tonic)
-New Amsterdam Gin
-Strawberry Sparkling Water
-Lime Juice
Colin: Pabst Blue Ribbon beer
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Andrew's recommendation: The podcast, That Happens! and...
Welcome to The Cluttered Desk Podcast! In this episode, Andrew and Colin discuss Andrew's first experience at an academic conference and the recent SNL sketch, "50s Baseball Broadcast" featuring Natasha Lyonne. Enjoy!
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Here is a link to the SNL sketch we discuss in this episode: https://youtu.be/qrQEnCajwdM
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The Coda:
Andrew: Dr. Enuf
Colin: Jim's Organic Coffee
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Welcome to The Cluttered Desk Podcast! In this episode, Colin welcomes special guest Jason Hardy to discuss interesting narratives for the new Major League Baseball season. Plus, they take a moment and pitch Andrew on teams to follow this season. Enjoy!
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The Coda:
Jason: Modelo Especial
Colin: The Federalist Cabernet Sauvignon
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Jason's recommendation: The Prodigal Son by Ry Cooder
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The Coda:
Andrew: Lone Star Light from Lone Star Brewing CompanyColin: Jim's Organic French Roast Decaf Coffee
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Andrew's recommendation: No One Can Know About This (podcast)
Colin's recommendation: Network (1976)
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Welcome to The Cluttered Desk Podcast! In this episode, Colin and Andrew discuss Ted Cruz, Thanos, and bad interpretations.
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The Coda:
Andrew: Talisker Storm Scotch Whisky
Colin: Evan Williams White Label
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Andrew's recommendation: Archive 81 (the Netflix series)
Colin's recommendation: Spencer (2021)
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Welcome to The Cluttered Desk Podcast! In this episode, Colin and Andrew discuss entering another year of the pandemic and risk capital.
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The Coda:
Andrew: Cold Mountain by Highland Brewing Co.
Colin: Old Grand-Dad 114 Bourbon Whisky
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Andrew's recommendation: The album "Go Farther in Lightness" by Gang of Youths
Colin's recommendation: Beach Bunny
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Welcome to The Cluttered Desk Podcast! In this episode, Colin and Andrew discuss The Simpsons! Here are the episodes under consideration:
S5E7: "Bart's Inner Child"
S6E5: "Sideshow Bob Roberts"
S7E4: "Bart Sells His Soul"
S7E5: "Lisa the Vegetarian"
S12E9: "HOMR"
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The Coda:
Andrew: Chasin' Freshies from Deschutes Brewery
Colin: Sweet Love Blend from Jim's Organic Coffee
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...Welcome to The Cluttered Desk Podcast! In this episode, Colin and Andrew discuss another X-Men movie, 2013's The Wolverine.
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The Coda:
Christmas Ale from Saint Arnold Brewing Company and 9-Year Knob Creek from Knob Creek Distilling Co.
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Andrew's recommendation: The Simpsons
Colin's recommendation: Taylor Swift's Red (Taylor's Version)
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Welcome to The Cluttered Desk Podcast! In this episode, Colin and Andrew discuss Cormac McCarthy's novel, The Road.
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The Coda:
Clawhammer by Highland Brewing Company and Johnnie Walker Black Label
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Andrew's recommendation: Loose Leaf Tea
Colin's recommendation: Aack Cast Podcast
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Website: www.thecdpodcast.com
Email: thecluttere...
Welcome to The Cluttered Desk Podcast! In this episode, Colin and Andrew discuss X-Men Origins: Wolverine (2009).
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The Coda:
Chattanooga Whiskey 111 and Wild Turkey Rare Breed
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Andrew's recommendation: The series Sweet Tooth on Netflix
Colin's recommendation: Joseph Heller's Catch-22
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Email: theclutter...
Welcome to The Cluttered Desk Podcast! In this episode, Colin and Andrew discuss Todd McGowan's essay on Donald Trump, "Citizen Trump," published in the journal Continental Thought & Theory. Here is a link to McGowan's essay: https://www.academia.edu/45646627/Citizen_Trump
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The Coda:
Colin drinks tea...Andrew drinks coffee. They do not specify brands.
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Welcome to The Cluttered Desk Podcast! In this episode, Colin and Andrew discuss X-Men: The Last Stand (2006).
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The Coda:
Lorelai IPA from Bhramari Brewing Company
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Andrew's recommendation: Living with Yourself (2019-Present)
Colin's recommendation: I Think You Should Leave (2019-Present)
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Email: theclutte...
Welcome to The Cluttered Desk Podcast! In this episode, Colin and Andrew discuss the continuation of the X-Men film franchise, X2: X-Men United (2003).
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The Coda:
Wayfarer IPA by Green Man Brewery
Yellowstone Hand-Picked Collection Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whisky
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Andrew's recommendation: Detectorists, TV Series (2014-2017)
Colin's recommendation: Baseball Reference's Negro Le...
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