Best Paper I Ever Wrotehttps://hickoryplayground.org/bestpaper/Wed, 29 May 2024 22:18:28 +0000enSite-Server v@build.version@ (http://www.squarespace.com)Jess Fishernoadmin@hickoryplayground.orgJess Fisher 2020episodicHours in a library. So many energy drinks. Thesaurus.com bookmarked. Jess Fisher’s guests never thought anyone would ask them about that niche paper they wrote in school, but the host of this particular podcast has a soft spot for ramblers. Tune-in, laugh, relate, learn something new.

Look for new episodes every Monday morning.

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]]> Hours in a library. So many energy drinks. Thesaurus.com bookmarked. Jess Fisher’s guests never thought anyone would ask them about that niche paper they wrote in school, but the host of this particular podcast has a soft spot for ramblers. Tune-in, laugh, relate, learn something new. Look for new episodes every Monday morning. Brought to you by Hickory Playground, a 501(c)(3) arts organization dedicated to raising money for arts departments in public schools in Catawba County, North Carolina, USA. HickoryPlayground.org Hours in a library. So many energy drinks. Thesaurus.com bookmarked. Jess Fisher’s guests never thought anyone would ask them about that niche paper they wrote in school, but the host of this particular podcast has a soft spot for ramblers. Tune-in, laugEpisode Fifteen: Polar Bears, Trees, and UsJordan MakantMon, 22 Mar 2021 10:01:00 +0000https://hickoryplayground.org/bestpaper/2021/3/22/episode-fifteen-polar-bears-trees-and-us5861ce61d2b857ddbd7bbbb7:5f97837e11bcac031d39a447:6057fa6ac4d8e1209eeb7a60An Announcement. Then, Jess chats with her guest, Bobby Lussier, about Bill McKibben, climate discourse, and intersectional environmentalism.

]]>Jess FisherEp15 aka Season 1 Finale An Announcement. Then, Jess chats with her guest, Bobby Lussier, about Bill McKibben, climate discourse, and intersectional environmentalism. true01:13:54115Polar Bears, Trees, and UsfullPolar Bears, Trees, and UsEpisode Fourteen: The Science of LoveJordan MakantMon, 15 Mar 2021 10:55:00 +0000https://hickoryplayground.org/bestpaper/2021/3/15/episode-fourteen-the-science-of-love5861ce61d2b857ddbd7bbbb7:5f97837e11bcac031d39a447:604eb0921ef0406470e69f8aJess talks to Caroline Buckley about the science of love and the theories of maintaining relationships.

Jess Fisher, Host
Caroline Buckley, Guest
John Morgenstern, Audio Editor & Research Assistant

]]>Jess FisherEp14: Jess & Caroline talk science and twu wuvJess talks to Caroline Buckley about the science of love and the theories of maintaining relationships. Jess Fisher, Host Caroline Buckley, Guest John Morgenstern, Audio Editor & Research Assistanttrue00:52:28114The Science of LovefullThe Science of LoveEpisode Thirteen: Women and ComedyJordan MakantMon, 01 Mar 2021 10:41:00 +0000https://hickoryplayground.org/bestpaper/2021/3/1/episode-thirteen-women-and-comedy5861ce61d2b857ddbd7bbbb7:5f97837e11bcac031d39a447:603c46540d6439157470ac62Jess FisherEp13: Jess and Lily chat comedyJess chats with Lily Lester about women in comedy and the divisive public opinion of Amy Schumer. Jess Fisher, Host Lily Lester, Guest John Morgenstern, Audio Editor & Research Assistanttrue01:08:17113Women and ComedyfullWomen and ComedyEpisode Twelve: Freud, Lacan, and MeJordan MakantMon, 22 Feb 2021 10:15:00 +0000https://hickoryplayground.org/bestpaper/2021/2/22/episode-twelve-freud-lacan-and-me5861ce61d2b857ddbd7bbbb7:5f97837e11bcac031d39a447:603321f159eef05b520d684eJess FisherEp12: Jess, Jordan, and Matt talk signifiers and identity Jess chats with Jordan Palmer and Matt Iannantuoni about Sigmund Freud, Jaceques Lacan, pyschotheropy, signifiers, and identity. Jess Fisher, Host Jordan Palmer, Guest Matt Iannantuoni, Guest John Morgenstern, Audio Editor & Research Assistanttrue01:24:05112Freud, Lacan, and MefullFreud, Lacan, and MeEpisode Eleven: Simulated Smackdown: WWE and Post ModernismJordan MakantMon, 15 Feb 2021 10:58:00 +0000https://hickoryplayground.org/bestpaper/2021/2/14/episode-eleven-simulated-smackdown-wwe-and-post-modernism5861ce61d2b857ddbd7bbbb7:5f97837e11bcac031d39a447:6029e37673ca9415ce3e211aJess FisherEp11: Jess & Nick talk about WWE Superstars, Postmodernism, and of course DisneyJess and Nick talk about World Wrestling Entertainment, Inc., WWE Superstars, Postmodernism, and also Disney for a bit. Jess Fisher, Host Nick D'Ambrosia, Guest John Morgenstern, Audio Editor & Research Assistanttrue01:08:36111Simulated Smackdown: WWE and Post ModernsimfullSimulated Smackdown: WWE and Post ModernsimEpisode Ten: Do Self-Driving Cars Hear Sirens? (They Will)Jordan MakantMon, 08 Feb 2021 10:39:00 +0000https://hickoryplayground.org/bestpaper/2021/2/7/episode-ten-do-self-driving-cars-hear-sirens-they-will5861ce61d2b857ddbd7bbbb7:5f97837e11bcac031d39a447:6020a473cc2902327d1f5e85Jess chats with Ethan about acoustics, artificial intelligence, neural networks, self-driving cars, sirens, sirens, sirens, and lots of jargon.

Jess Fisher, Host
Ethan Wagner, Guest
John Morgenstern, Audio Editor & Research Assistant

Best Paper I Ever Wrote is brought to you by Hickory Playground, a 501(c)(3) arts organization dedicated to supporting artists. Hickory Playground supports new work by artists from around the world and raises financial support for public school arts departments in Catawba County, North Carolina. Check out hickoryplayground.org to learn more.

]]>Jess Fisher Ep10: Jess & Ethan talk jargon, sirens, AI, and moretrue01:04:16110Do Self-Driving Cars Hear Sirens? (They Will)fullDo Self-Driving Cars Hear Sirens? (They Will)Jess chats with Ethan about acoustics, artificial intelligence, neural networks, self-driving cars, sirens, sirens, sirens, and lots of jargon.Jess Fisher, Host Ethan Wagner, Guest John Morgenstern, Audio Editor & Research AssistantBest Paper I Ever Wrote is brought to you by Hickory Playground, a 501(c)(3) arts organization dedicated to supporting artists. Hickory Playground supports new work by artists from around the world and raises financial support for public school arts departments in Catawba County, North Carolina. Check out hickoryplayground.org to learn more.Episode Nine: Step Right Up: Participatory TheatreJordan MakantMon, 01 Feb 2021 10:18:00 +0000https://hickoryplayground.org/bestpaper/2021/1/31/episode-nine-step-right-up-participatory-theatre5861ce61d2b857ddbd7bbbb7:5f97837e11bcac031d39a447:601756d57540072ef20e8d1cJess chats with her guest, Jonathan, about immersive theatre, how to do it... and how not to do it.

Jess Fisher, Host

Jonathan Young, Guest

John Morgenstern, Audio Editor & Research Assistant

Best Paper I Ever Wrote is brought to you by Hickory Playground, a 501(c)(3) arts organization dedicated to supporting artists. Hickory Playground supports new work by artists from around the world and raises financial support for public school arts departments in Catawba County, North Carolina. Check out hickoryplayground.org to learn more.

]]>Jess FisherEp9: Jess & Jonathan talk immersive theatretrue01:38:0619Step Right Up: Participatory TheatrefullStep Right Up: Participatory TheatreJess chats with her guest, Jonathan, about immersive theatre, how to do it... and how not to do it.Jess Fisher, HostJonathan Young, GuestJohn Morgenstern, Audio Editor & Research AssistantBest Paper I Ever Wrote is brought to you by Hickory Playground, a 501(c)(3) arts organization dedicated to supporting artists. Hickory Playground supports new work by artists from around the world and raises financial support for public school arts departments in Catawba County, North Carolina. Check out hickoryplayground.org to learn more.Episode Eight: Healthcare, Cuba, and the USJordan MakantMon, 25 Jan 2021 09:55:00 +0000https://hickoryplayground.org/bestpaper/2021/1/25/episode-eight-healthcare-cuba-and-the-us5861ce61d2b857ddbd7bbbb7:5f97837e11bcac031d39a447:600e252909ec2d32376bed90Jess chats with her guest, Nicole, about Cuba’s healthcare system, what the US can learn from it, and the importance of intersectionality in medical practice.

Jess Fisher, Host
Nicole Comella, Guest
John Morgenstern, Audio Editor & Research Assistant

Best Paper I Ever Wrote is brought to you by Hickory Playground, a 501(c)(3) arts organization dedicated to supporting artists. Hickory Playground supports new work by artists from around the world and raises financial support for public school arts departments in Catawba County, North Carolina. Check out hickoryplayground.org to learn more.

]]>Jess FisherEp8: Jess & Nicole discuss 2 v different versions of healthcaretrue01:10:1418Healthcare, Cuba, and the USfullHealthcare, Cuba, and the USJess chats with her guest, Nicole, about Cuba’s healthcare system, what the US can learn from it, and the importance of intersectionality in medical practice.Jess Fisher, Host Nicole Comella, Guest John Morgenstern, Audio Editor & Research AssistantBest Paper I Ever Wrote is brought to you by Hickory Playground, a 501(c)(3) arts organization dedicated to supporting artists. Hickory Playground supports new work by artists from around the world and raises financial support for public school arts departments in Catawba County, North Carolina. Check out hickoryplayground.org to learn more.Episode Seven: Jess Doesn't Know What Engineering IsJordan MakantMon, 18 Jan 2021 10:08:00 +0000https://hickoryplayground.org/bestpaper/2021/1/17/episode-seven-jess-doesnt-know-what-engineering-is5861ce61d2b857ddbd7bbbb7:5f97837e11bcac031d39a447:6004edc03e592d07ac4d8cffIn the seventh episode of Best Paper I Ever Wrote, Jess talks to her guest, Ciara Brown, about engineering. Ciara wrote many papers at UPenn, but we’re taking a deep dive into her report on optimizing Philadelphia school bus routes, and racial bias in the COMPAS software.


Jess Fisher, Host
Ciara Brown, Guest
John Morgenstern, Audio Editor & Research Assistant

Best Paper I Ever Wrote is brought to you by Hickory Playground, a 501(c)(3) arts organization dedicated to supporting artists. Hickory Playground supports new work by artists from around the world and raises financial support for public school arts departments in Catawba County, North Carolina. Check out hickoryplayground.org to learn more.

]]>Jess Fisher Ep7: Jess learns what engineering istrue01:03:0417Jess Doesn't Know What Engineering IsfullJess Doesn't Know What Engineering IsIn the seventh episode of Best Paper I Ever Wrote, Jess talks to her guest, Ciara Brown, about engineering. Ciara wrote many papers at UPenn, but we’re taking a deep dive into her report on optimizing Philadelphia school bus routes, and racial bias in the COMPAS software. Jess Fisher, Host Ciara Brown, Guest John Morgenstern, Audio Editor & Research AssistantBest Paper I Ever Wrote is brought to you by Hickory Playground, a 501(c)(3) arts organization dedicated to supporting artists. Hickory Playground supports new work by artists from around the world and raises financial support for public school arts departments in Catawba County, North Carolina. Check out hickoryplayground.org to learn more.Episode Six: Furries & Pyschology with Mon, 11 Jan 2021 10:06:00 +0000https://hickoryplayground.org/bestpaper/2021/1/10/episode-six-furries-amp-pyschology-with5861ce61d2b857ddbd7bbbb7:5f97837e11bcac031d39a447:5ffba493c7cba04ea3077094Best Paper I Ever Wrote, Episode Six: Furries & Psychology with Dr. Kathy Gerbassi

In the sixth episode of Best Paper I Ever Wrote, Jess interviews Dr. Kathy Gerbassi, Professor of Pyschology at Niagara County Community College.


Jess Fisher, Host
Dr. Kathy Gerbasi, Guest
John Morgenstern, Audio Editor & Research Assistant

Best Paper I Ever Wrote is brought to you by Hickory Playground, a 501(c)(3) arts organization dedicated to supporting artists. Hickory Playground supports new work by artists from around the world and raises financial support for public school arts departments in Catawba County, North Carolina. Check out hickoryplayground.org to learn more.

]]>Jess FisherEp6: Jess interviews a professor of social psychologytrue01:19:4116Furries & Psychology with Dr. Kathy GerbasifullFurries & Psychology with Dr. Kathy GerbasiBest Paper I Ever Wrote, Episode Six: Furries & Psychology with Dr. Kathy GerbassiIn the sixth episode of Best Paper I Ever Wrote, Jess interviews Dr. Kathy Gerbassi, Professor of Pyschology at Niagara County Community College. Jess Fisher, Host Dr. Kathy Gerbasi, Guest John Morgenstern, Audio Editor & Research AssistantBest Paper I Ever Wrote is brought to you by Hickory Playground, a 501(c)(3) arts organization dedicated to supporting artists. Hickory Playground supports new work by artists from around the world and raises financial support for public school arts departments in Catawba County, North Carolina. Check out hickoryplayground.org to learn more.Episode Five: Jess, Over to You: the MPAAJordan MakantMon, 04 Jan 2021 10:23:00 +0000https://hickoryplayground.org/bestpaper/2021/1/3/episode-five-jess-over-to-you-the-mpaa5861ce61d2b857ddbd7bbbb7:5f97837e11bcac031d39a447:5ff28a448268c96dbb853eb0Best Paper I Ever Wrote, Episode Five: Jess, Over to You: the MPAA

In the fifth episode of Best Paper I Ever Wrote, Jess and John switch things up… and speaking of John, please welcome him as the official audio editor of the pod!


Jess Fisher, Host
John Morgenstern, Host, Audio Editor, and Research Assistant

Best Paper I Ever Wrote is brought to you by Hickory Playground, a 501(c)(3) arts organization dedicated to supporting artists. Hickory Playground supports new work by artists from around the world and raises financial support for public school arts departments in Catawba County, North Carolina. Check out hickoryplayground.org to learn more.

]]>Jess Fisher & John MorgensternEp5: John and Jess switch it uptrue00:58:1615Jess, Over to You: the MPAAfullJess, Over to You: the MPAABest Paper I Ever Wrote, Episode Five: Jess, Over to You: the MPAAIn the fifth episode of Best Paper I Ever Wrote, Jess and John switch things up… and speaking of John, please welcome him as the official audio editor of the pod! Jess Fisher, Host John Morgenstern, Host, Audio Editor, and Research AssistantBest Paper I Ever Wrote is brought to you by Hickory Playground, a 501(c)(3) arts organization dedicated to supporting artists. Hickory Playground supports new work by artists from around the world and raises financial support for public school arts departments in Catawba County, North Carolina. Check out hickoryplayground.org to learn more.Episode Four: Horror Films, Death Denial, and AmericaJordan MakantMon, 28 Dec 2020 10:45:00 +0000https://hickoryplayground.org/bestpaper/2020/10/28/episode-with-marshall-schaffer-horror-films-death-denial-and-america5861ce61d2b857ddbd7bbbb7:5f97837e11bcac031d39a447:5f99ae53a7acb02b94573259Best Paper I Ever Wrote, Episode Four: Horror Films, Death Denial, and America.

In the fourth episode of Best Paper I Ever Wrote, Jess Fisher talks with guest Marshall Schaffer about horror films like Midsommar and Cannibal Holocaust and their connections to America’s societal death denial!

Credits:
Jess Fisher, Host
Marshall Schaffer, Guest
Jordan Makant, Audio Editor
John Morgenstern, Research Assistant & Handy Boy

Best Paper I Ever Wrote is brought to you by Hickory Playground, a 501(c)(3) arts organization dedicated to supporting artists. Hickory Playground supports new work by artists from around the world and raises financial support for public school arts departments in Catawba County, North Carolina. Check out hickoryplayground.org to learn more.

]]>Jess FisherEp4: Jess and Marshall discuss popular(ish) horror films and their connections to the USA...true01:04:4614Horror Films, Death Denial, and AmericafullHorror Films, Death Denial, and AmericaBest Paper I Ever Wrote, Episode Four: Horror Films, Death Denial, and America.In the fourth episode of Best Paper I Ever Wrote, Jess Fisher talks with guest Marshall Schaffer about horror films like Midsommar and Cannibal Holocaust and their connections to America’s societal death denial! Credits: Jess Fisher, Host Marshall Schaffer, Guest Jordan Makant, Audio Editor John Morgenstern, Research Assistant & Handy Boy Best Paper I Ever Wrote is brought to you by Hickory Playground, a 501(c)(3) arts organization dedicated to supporting artists. Hickory Playground supports new work by artists from around the world and raises financial support for public school arts departments in Catawba County, North Carolina. Check out hickoryplayground.org to learn more.Episode Three: Witches and the Blame GameJordan MakantMon, 21 Dec 2020 10:05:00 +0000https://hickoryplayground.org/bestpaper/2020/12/20/episode-three-witches-and-the-blame-game5861ce61d2b857ddbd7bbbb7:5f97837e11bcac031d39a447:5fdfe98f7f4e6a336745acc2Best Paper I Ever Wrote, Episode Three: Witches and the Blame Game

In the third episode of Best Paper I Ever Wrote, Jess Fisher is joined by longtime friend Miranda Schumacher witches, perception, inversion, and the ever-shifting blame game…

Credits:
Jess Fisher, Host
Miranda Schumacher, Guest
Jordan Makant, Audio Editor
John Morgenstern, Research Assistant & Handy Boy

Best Paper I Ever Wrote is brought to you by Hickory Playground, a 501(c)(3) arts organization dedicated to supporting artists. Hickory Playground supports new work by artists from around the world and raises financial support for public school arts departments in Catawba County, North Carolina. Check out hickoryplayground.org to learn more.

]]>Jess FisherEp3: Jess & Miranda talk about witches, inversion, and the classic blame gametrue00:51:1313Witches and the Blame GamefullWitches and the Blame GameBest Paper I Ever Wrote, Episode Three: Witches and the Blame GameIn the third episode of Best Paper I Ever Wrote, Jess Fisher is joined by longtime friend Miranda Schumacher witches, perception, inversion, and the ever-shifting blame game…Credits: Jess Fisher, Host Miranda Schumacher, Guest Jordan Makant, Audio Editor John Morgenstern, Research Assistant & Handy BoyBest Paper I Ever Wrote is brought to you by Hickory Playground, a 501(c)(3) arts organization dedicated to supporting artists. Hickory Playground supports new work by artists from around the world and raises financial support for public school arts departments in Catawba County, North Carolina. Check out hickoryplayground.org to learn more.Episode Two: Does Frankenstein Dream of Labor?Jordan MakantMon, 14 Dec 2020 10:00:00 +0000https://hickoryplayground.org/bestpaper/2020/11/22/2-does-frankenstein-dream-of-labor5861ce61d2b857ddbd7bbbb7:5f97837e11bcac031d39a447:5fbada663a91a317f38f681fBest Paper I Ever Wrote, Episode Two: Does Frankenstein dream of labor?

In the second episode of Best Paper I Ever Wrote, Jess Fisher talks with guest Amanda Dimeo about Frankenstein, his monster, and the spectre hanging over Europe…

Credits:
Jess Fisher, Host
Amanda Dimeo, Guest
Jordan Makant, Audio Editor
John Morgenstern, Research Assistant & Handy Boy

Best Paper I Ever Wrote is brought to you by Hickory Playground, a 501(c)(3) arts organization dedicated to supporting artists. Hickory Playground supports new work by artists from around the world and raises financial support for public school arts departments in Catawba County, North Carolina. Check out hickoryplayground.org to learn more.

]]>Jess FisherEp2: Jess & Amanda discuss Frankenstein, his monster, and the spectre hanging over Europe.true00:49:0712Does Frankenstein dream of labor?fullDoes Frankenstein dream of labor?Best Paper I Ever Wrote, Episode Two: Does Frankenstein dream of labor?In the second episode of Best Paper I Ever Wrote, Jess Fisher talks with guest Amanda Dimeo about Frankenstein, his monster, and the spectre hanging over Europe…Credits: Jess Fisher, Host Amanda Dimeo, Guest Jordan Makant, Audio Editor John Morgenstern, Research Assistant & Handy Boy Best Paper I Ever Wrote is brought to you by Hickory Playground, a 501(c)(3) arts organization dedicated to supporting artists. Hickory Playground supports new work by artists from around the world and raises financial support for public school arts departments in Catawba County, North Carolina. Check out hickoryplayground.org to learn more.Episode One: Dylan Tashjian has kept up with the KardashiansJordan MakantMon, 07 Dec 2020 10:03:00 +0000https://hickoryplayground.org/bestpaper/ep15861ce61d2b857ddbd7bbbb7:5f97837e11bcac031d39a447:5fc847667ff5a343ebefbb20Best Paper I Ever Wrote, Episode One: Dylan Tashjian has kept up with the Kardashians.

In the first episode of Best Paper I Ever Wrote, Jess Fisher talks with guest Dylan Tashjian about fame, Instagram, reality TV, and the odd ways the Kardashians have kept up with us just as much as we’ve kept up with them.

Credits:
Jess Fisher, Host
Dylan Tashjian, Guest
Jordan Makant, Audio Editor
John Morgenstern, Research Assistant & Handy Boy

Best Paper I Ever Wrote is brought to you by Hickory Playground, a 501(c)(3) arts organization dedicated to supporting artists. Hickory Playground supports new work by artists from around the world and raises financial support for public school arts departments in Catawba County, North Carolina. Check out hickoryplayground.org to learn more.

]]>Jess FisherEp1: Jess & Dylan discuss fame, reality TV, & instatrue00:37:0611Dylan Tashjian has kept up with the KardashiansfullDylan Tashjian has kept up with the KardashiansBest Paper I Ever Wrote, Episode One: Dylan Tashjian has kept up with the Kardashians.In the first episode of Best Paper I Ever Wrote, Jess Fisher talks with guest Dylan Tashjian about fame, Instagram, reality TV, and the odd ways the Kardashians have kept up with us just as much as we’ve kept up with them.Credits: Jess Fisher, Host Dylan Tashjian, Guest Jordan Makant, Audio Editor John Morgenstern, Research Assistant & Handy Boy Best Paper I Ever Wrote is brought to you by Hickory Playground, a 501(c)(3) arts organization dedicated to supporting artists. Hickory Playground supports new work by artists from around the world and raises financial support for public school arts departments in Catawba County, North Carolina. Check out hickoryplayground.org to learn more.TrailerJordan MakantSun, 29 Nov 2020 09:59:00 +0000https://hickoryplayground.org/bestpaper/trailer-sj4mk5861ce61d2b857ddbd7bbbb7:5f97837e11bcac031d39a447:5fc3ab8718e72e5fdb4802ecHours in a library. So many energy drinks. Thesaurus.com bookmarked. Jess Fisher’s guests never thought anyone would ask them about that niche paper they wrote in school, but the host of this particular podcast has a soft spot for ramblers. Tune-in, laugh, relate, learn something new… every Monday morning.

]]>Jess FisherIntroduction to the first podcast from Hickory Playgroundfalse00:05:0611Best Paper I Ever Wrote: TrailerfullBest Paper I Ever Wrote: TrailerHours in a library. So many energy drinks. Thesaurus.com bookmarked. Jess Fisher’s guests never thought anyone would ask them about that niche paper they wrote in school, but the host of this particular podcast has a soft spot for ramblers. Tune-in, laugh, relate, learn something new… every Monday morning.