Communication Breakdown

In which we discuss convergence and the eventual death of the "author" as we know it.

Our Christmas/Holiday Special! Enjoy the gift giving season!

In which we discuss an article by Henry Jenkins and various types of appropriation in creative works.

In which we discuss reality!

Gather 'round mateys, as we banter 'bout being a pirate on the high seas of the internet!

Dr. Cathy McDonald, professor at Western Washington University and specialist in language and genre theory, sits down with us to talk about academics and communication. We love to hear what she has to say.

In which we discuss the terms and merits of sequels or any other continuations in a series.

The very first episode in which we discuss creative writing, poetry, and what makes art valid. Do you think there is high art and low art? Is some art more valid than other art? How do you feel about the incredible amount of creative works that are now available with the surge of internet use?

In this episode we discuss visual learning and communication, and leaving our comfort zones.

"Why a Slog?" In this episode we discuss community.

"Why a Slog?" In this episode we talk about how we learn.

"Why a Slog" We answer this question through a series of four episodes. In out first of the four, we discuss the auditory nature of the slog.

We got a real live, handwritten letter! Unfortunately, we didn't get to address the content of the letter, but we certainly will next time! Listeners, do you like writing letters? Do you enjoy receiving letters? What are some pros and cons of letter writing? Let us know in the comments or in a tweet!

In our fourth episode, Communication Breakdown breakdown the elements of online composition. Thinking carefully about how new digital mediums effect our lives.

In our third episode, we talk about how we communicate through clothing and other forms of physical expression. How do you express yourself physically?

In episode two, we got a tweet from @SwagBro95 whose question spurred a discussion on aurality in the classroom.