Archive for May, 2007
Sports and Athletes - Evolution of the Brand
by Barb & Susie on May 24th, 2007
The cultural ramifications of how we see our teams and athletes - what has changed since the days of the sports hero on the Wheaties box, and is it a good thing? Barb and Susie look at the topic from the perspectives of the athlete, the audience, the team, and the ever- present corporate sponsors. And what about the women? Listen in!
The Seminal Moment - Classic
by Gregg on May 15th, 2007
Everyone has them. They are forks in the road when major life decisions are made. They can feel like a light bulb being turned on, or an incident that takes your life in a whole new direction. Often, you only recognize them in retrospect. But they rock our worlds. What are yours?
What is a Library?
by Barb & Susie on May 10th, 2007
Are good books defunct? Where is the line between information and entertainment? Should it just be Blockbuster and Barnes & Noble only free? Should a library reflect the same crummy taste seen in our nightly TV reality shows and sitcoms? Should all the old books be thrown out? Do librarians answer to a higher power of knowledge or just reflect the community? Should they evangelize in their sacred halls? Listen in, and then you tell us!
Geeks, Nerds, and Dorks
by Susie Watson on May 2nd, 2007
Pop culture is sprinkled with them! Hear the actual weird origins of the terms, and follow this trio of fringe types through pop culture history. They aren’t the same as they ever were, and are now demanding the spotlight and entertaining us in myriad TV shows and movies. Barb and Susie define and discuss.