got that new new on resistance. lots of great folks in this one and includes a new piece on comedic resistance by yours truly

robin celikates@robin-c.bsky.social · 3w ago

exciting new volume on ‘Resistance in Epistemic, Communicative, and Political Practices’ put together by José Medina, Dina Lupin & Leo Townsend: academic.oup.com/book/63059 w/ great contributions by @mmrovlje.bsky.social, @luke-rage.bsky.social, @edileon.bsky.social & others

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Black resistance humour in cinema

Examining a centuries-old tradition of Black resistance humour etched within the fraught social fabric of American culture, Artel Great appraises the cinematic power of Black comedy, parody and satire...

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We unpack Kathy, which features Ashly Padilla as an awkward coworker desperately inserting herself into office conversations, to explore themes of social exclusion, belonging, and the psychology of prying. #SNL101 open.spotify.com/episode/49ZS...

Episode 58: Jack Black (S51E16)

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The African Institute for Epistemology and Philosophy of Science (ACEPS) is thrilled to announce that it was selected as the host for SENE 5­—the fifth annual meeting of the Social Epistemology Network. When: 18th to 20th August 2027

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College and Comedy? Free Expression and the Power of the Audience

Championing diverse opinions is essential for a healthy democracy, as silencing dissent risks violence and tyranny.

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Harry Styles’ second time as host and musical guest on March 14, 2026 was genuinely fun, and the final sketch of the night, “Harry For Him,” opened a broader conversation about masculinity, makeover culture, and style identity. #SNL101 open.spotify.com/episode/6oRT...

Episode 57: Harry Styles (S51E15)

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Looking forward to this: political-theory.org/13596579

We explore late-stage capitalism and labor exploitation in Monty McTreats & the Pastry Bakery, a Willy Wonka parody, as well as Colin Jost’s Pete Hegseth in the Hegseth Iran Presser Cold Open as an example of sneering satire undermining authoritarian posturing. hashtag snl101.info/2026/03/13/s...

S51 E14: Ryan Gosling

We explore late-stage capitalism and labor exploitation in Monty McTreats & the Pastry Bakery, a Willy Wonka parody, as well as Colin Jost’s Pete Hegseth in the Hegseth Iran Presser Cold Open a…

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'AI Is African Intelligence': The Workers Who Train AI Are Fighting Back

Kenyan workers are still the underpaid labor behind AI training, moderation, and sex chatbots. The Data Labelers Association is fighting back.

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We unpack Mr. Fronzi for its ethnic stereotyping and insider humor as well as debate the controversial cut-for-time sketch Tourette’s, and discuss disability representation, audience responsibility, and comedic framing. open.spotify.com/episode/4pEj...

Episode 55: Connor Storrie (S51E13)

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My latest on slurs, hate speech, and the monstrous. Read here: thefulcrum.us/pop-culture/...

Not OK: Curb Slurs and Hate Speech To Avoid The Monstrous

John Davidson shouted out the n-word while Michael B Jordan and Delroy Lindo presented a prize recently at the British Academy Film Awards. Was it hate speech or a mistake made due to a disability? So...

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Had the pleasure of reviewing Lionel McPherson's new book, "The Afterlife of Race: An Informed Philosophical Search." You can access it here: academic.oup.com/mind/advance...

The Afterlife of Race: An Informed Philosophical Search, by Lionel McPherson

Why are people continually intrigued by race? Race continues to serve as a socially important marker for all sorts of things. It is reflected in scientific

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We discuss cognitive dissonance, political reconciliation, and forgiveness, face-saving in “Mom’s Confession” and themes of belonging, friendship, power dynamics, and psychosocial needs in “Viking Raid.” #SNL101 open.spotify.com/episode/3Elc...

Episode 54: Alex Skarsgård (S51E12)

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We're back with a new episode! We are joined by writer and showrunner Cameron Johnson, www.imdb.com/name/nm59286... (Empire, Tom Swift, The Best Man) to talk corporate synergy with NFL on ESPN, linguistics and cultural appropriation in Weekend Update: Marcello Hernández Translates Gen Z Terms,

We talk about the clever genre blending and figurative language, as well as slash fiction and fan creativity in “Heated Wizardry” and expand into how reboots, remakes, and fan-inspired storytelling function in corporate media with “Stranger Things Promo.” open.spotify.com/episode/17VH...

Episode 52: Finn Wolfhard (S51E10)

Podcast Episode · SNL101 · 01/23/2026 · 33m

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Projected high temperature forecast in Chicago for Friday: -2 Degrees 🥶

a man with a mullet and a mustache is wearing a wig and making a funny face .

ALT: a man with a mullet and a mustache is wearing a wig and making a funny face .

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Introduce yourself with 5 concerts you've seen: D'Angelo (Voodoo tour) Prince (Love 4 One Another) Kamasi Washington (New Daisy Theater in Memphis) Lauryn Hill (The Miseducation Tour) Cypress Hill/The Fugees/Busta Rhymes/Ziggy Marley and the Melody Makers/A Tribe Called Quest (Smokin' Grooves)

Marcus Wicker@poetmarcuswicker.bsky.social · 7mo ago

Introduce yourself with 5 concerts you’ve seen: Common & John Legend Esperanza Spalding A Tribe Called Quest reunion show at Rock the Bells Chicago Roy Hargrove Frankie Beverly

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AI companies will fail. We can salvage something from the wreckage | Cory Doctorow

AI is asbestos in the walls of our tech society, stuffed there by monopolists run amok. A serious fight against it must strike at its roots

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The 36th Conference of the International Society for Humor Studies will be held in Brazil between July 6th and 10th. The conference website is live (ishs2026.org) and the call for papers and panel proposals are open: ishs2026.org

We discuss “Black Santa” and race, sentimentality, white guilt, and humor’s role in social critique, as well as the linguistic power of impressions. podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/e...

Episode 51: Ariana Grande (S51E09)

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We discuss how “Bachelorette Party Strippers” plays on the “soft boy” aesthetic and the complexity of masculinity. We also talk about how “Uber Eats Wrapped” can be used for a deep dive into memory, shame, data privacy, and self-perception. podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/e...

Episode 50: Josh O'Connor (S51E08)

Podcast Episode · SNL101 · 01/10/2026 · 27m

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the incomparable Marcus Wicker @poetmarcuswicker.bsky.social I love the way this begins: "Protected by contoured sunglasses, body armor, and Military Police shields stitched to their backs, the National Guard have come to combat crime at the Bass Pro Shop." oxfordamerican.org/oa-now/a-blu...

A Bluff City Blues

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We discuss Pentagon Press Conference Cold Open and Jost’s growing confidence as a performer, A Helping Hand and McCarthy’s dramatic range, and closely analyze Free Sample as a way to discuss fat humor, embodiment, loneliness, and attachment theory. snl101.info/2025/12/15/s...

S51 E07 Melissa McCarthy

We discuss Pentagon Press Conference Cold Open and Jost’s growing confidence as a performer, A Helping Hand and McCarthy’s dramatic range, and closely analyze Free Sample as a way to discuss fat hu…

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‘No Way To Prevent This,’ Says Only Nation Where This Regularly Happens https://theonion.com/no-way-to-prevent-this-says-only-nation-where-this-regularly-happens-3/

Luvell explores “AI Photos” and concerns about AI ethics, memory, and “enshittification,” Charisse praises “Norwegian Movie” for illustrating cultivation theory, and Chuck highlights “Bob Army” for its choreography, queer slang, and playful stereotypes. snl101.info/2025/12/06/s...

S51 E06 Glen Powell

Luvell explores how “AI Photos” taps into concerns about AI ethics, memory, and “enshittification,” Charisse praises “Norwegian Movie” for illustrating cultivation theory and how media shapes perce…

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Eddie Murphy is not simply a comedian: he is an artist capable of expressing himself through multiple media 🐐 www.youtube.com/watch?v=98xU...

Being Eddie | Official Trailer | Netflix

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Glaser’s Stand-Up Monologue —filled with taboo humor about rape, trafficking, and pedophilia—was a masterclass in “gross-out” comedy where Glaser targets herself rather than others. snl101.info/2025/11/10/s...

S51 E05: Nikki Glaser

Glaser’s Stand-Up Monologue —filled with taboo humor about rape, trafficking, and pedophilia—was a masterclass in “gross-out” comedy where Glaser targets herself rather than others.

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We discuss how we could use “Missing Wives” in class to discuss the true crime genre, strategic use of archetypes in comedy, and using gendered dynamics in screenwriting snl101.info/2025/11/08/s...

S51 E04: Miles Teller

We discuss how we could use “Missing Wives” in class to discuss the true crime genre, strategic use of archetypes in comedy, and using gendered dynamics in screenwriting

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