LEARNT.
By LEARNT.
LEARNT.Jun 04, 2019
Episode 41: Culture of Mean
DoctoJonPaul and Kevin discuss Britney Spears, meanness, and what drives everyone to act like the new bully on the block. Plus: giving Jazmine Sullivan love, and talking trash TV.
Episode 40: Let's Get LOUDDDD
After a brief hiatus, DoctorJonPaul get LOUD to welcome in 2021. Talking the election, inauguration, politics, Netflix binges, guilty tv pleasures, and more...
Episode 39: Zoom School & Hamburglars of Joy
DoctorJonPaul and Kevin discuss the hellsite Twitter, education going online, Zoom fatigue, Beyoncé (of course), and all the miserable people that try to steal what little joy we can find these days and call it "critique."
Outro music: "Who's Zoomin' Who?" by Aretha Franklin
Episode 38: Working From Home vs. Living At Work
The picture for this episode will make sense after listening. :)
DoctorJonPaul and Kevin talk being ready for COVID to die, songs that make them cringe, and small problems with the otherwise great Emmys.
Outro music: Bonnie Tyler -- "Holding Out For A Hero"
Episode 37 Living LaBombalera Loca: The Curious Case(s) of White Women Pretending to Be Black
On the syllabus, is Rachel Dolezal Part. Deux, Jessica Krug, who outed herself as a white woman this week. In music, we discuss the Brandy and Monica Verzuz battle. And complain about people that think the pandemic is over in the sandbox.
Episode 36: Nobody Asked You
Syllabus: Performative acts of solidarity.
Pop Culture: The Chicks, Beyoncé, and Brandy
Let's Go There: Annoying social media demands and butting in to conversations to be contrary.
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Exit Music: "Gaslighter" by the Chicks.
Episode 35: From Freedom to Liberation
What is freedom? What is liberation? How do we move beyond social media activism into strategy? Kevin and DoctorJonPaul take on all these questions and more in the new episode of LEARNT., extending the conversation from the previous episode and hopefully imagining the beginnings of a way forward...
Episode 34: Dear White Fragility
Wondering what to text your Black friend during this current moment of unrest? Looking for tips on how to best navigate the current moment and confront racism as a white person? Trying to find the best anti-racist reading list available? DoctorJonPaul and Kevin have some thoughts...
Outro music: Nina Simone -- "Mississippi Goddamn" from Nina Simone's In Concert (1964, Philips Records)
Episode 33: Cancel Culture Remix
Returning to "cancel culture" on the syllabus in light of recent calls for everyone from Doja Cat to Ellen Degeneres and Tyra Banks be "canceled." Pop Culture break takes a look at Insecure and How To Get Away With Murder. Plus, sandbox gripes from quarantine.
Episode 32: Tigers, Joe, Carole, & Karen
Everyone's talking about it, so Learnt. will too. Tiger King. Whether you've watched or not, DoctorJonPaul and Kevin take you on a wild ride. Also discussed: Instagram battles, the plight of Karens all over, and quarantine etiquette.
Episode 31: Quarantine, Corona & Celeb Sing-Alongs
DoctorJonPaul and Kevin discuss what's going on in the world during this global pandemic.
Episode 29: Content vs. Craft
DoctorJonPaul and Kevin are back in LEARNT.'s first episode in 2020--talking the difference between quality and craft and basic content. Tyler Perry may or may not serve as the impetus for the conversation. 👀
Outro Music: Yola, "I Don't Wanna Lie" (from the album Walk Through Fire)
Episode 28: Managing (And Mismanaging) Anxiety
DoctorJonPaul and Kevin dive into the topic of managing anxiety, touching on Summer Walker, Whitney Houston, and other pop culture moments along the way.
Episode 27: Higher Ed is a SCAM
DoctorJonPaul and Kevin are back and with new segments: the Newsletter, the Syllabus, the Music Room, and the Playground. Listen in on them discussing politics and the latest news, the state of higher education today, their favorite music releases and what's got them annoyed currently. And join the conversation yourself by sending an email to asklearnt@gmail.com!
Outro Music: "Drop the Pilot" by Joan Armatrading from The Key (1983)
Episode 26: Recent Events Rundown
DoctorJonPaul and Kevin do a recent events in pop culture rundown: talking IT chapter 2, Chelsea Handler, Shaun King and Deray, Felicity Huffman's 14 day jail sentence, and Beyoncé at the Creative Arts Emmys.
Outro Music: "Mood 4 Eva" from The Lion King: The Gift
Episode 25: Advice For Our Younger Selves
DoctorJonPaul and Kevin run through a few current pop culture moments and discuss advice they'd like to give their 20-year-old selves (and maybe some advice their 20-year-old selves could give them currently!).
Episode 24: Remembering Toni Morrison
DoctorJonPaul and Kevin discuss the immeasurable gifts Toni Morrison gave the world and her enduring legacy--THE greatest American writer of all time.
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Episode 21: On MA & Being Included
Outro Music: Beyoncé -- "Top Off" (From Homecoming: The Live Album)
Episode 20: Politics, Blah!
Episode 19: Mayochella/Problematic Fans
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Outro Music: "Welcome" from Homecoming (Live) by Beyoncé
Episode 18: HOMECOMING
Episode 17
Music: Crystal Waters - "Gypsy Woman (She's Homeless)"
Episode 16
Outro music: "Sound of Rain" by Solange from When I Get Home
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Episode 11
Outro music: Janet Jackson's "All for You" (mostly to prove to Jon that Janet's not a mumble singer -- you'll understand after listening to the episode.)
Episode 10
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Outro music: Beyoncé - "Schoolin' Life" from the 4 Bonus Disc
Episode 9
Outro music: Robyn - "Honey"
Episode 8
Episode 6
Outro Music: "Home" by Whitney Houston (from the Merv Griffin Show)
Episode 4
(Pardon the intermittent audio crackle that shows up this episode. We had slight technical difficulties while recording.)
Intro music: "Baltimore" by Nina Simone
Outro music: "Shine" by Cyndi Lauper
Episode 3
Episode 2
Office Hours features a listener question on allyship. During Recess, DoctorJonPaul shares thoughts on Donald Glover's "This Is America" video and Kevin dissects social media in general.
Finally, Bibliography picks this episode include Viceland show "My House" and Darnell Moore's upcoming memoir "No Ashes in the Fire" (out 5/29).