No Cure for Curiosity
Shanny Luft
A podcast for curious people! Shanny Luft, administrator and professor of religion at the University of Wisconsin Stevens Point, talks with experts about a broad range of topics from the sciences, pop culture, media, politics, and the arts.
"The cure for boredom is curiosity. There is no cure for curiosity." - Dorothy Parker
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Season 2 is Coming!
No Cure for Curiosity
08/04/21 • 2 min
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When Robots Rule the World
No Cure for Curiosity
10/04/22 • 26 min
Shanny Luft speaks with Vera Klekovkina (Department of World Languages), Joshua Horn (Department of Philosophy), and Tomi Heimonen (Department of Computer Science) about their thoughts and concerns about robots.
This episode was inspired by UW-Stevens Point College of Letters and Science Community Engagement series, "When Robots Rule the World." From the futuristic portrayal of robots in film to robots in the operating room, from the daily use of artificial intelligence (AI) in mundane tasks to the latest advances in the field of human-centered AI, a wide range of university faculty will explore the implications of When Robots Rule the World, in lectures and public events in Stevens Point.
More information about the Community Engagement Series is available here.
Here are some links to books and articles referenced in this episode:
Kathleen Richardson, Sex Robots: The End of Love (2022)
David Levy, Love and Sex with Robots: The Evolution of Human-Robot Relationships (2009)
Jean Baudrillard, Simulation and Simulacra (1994)
European Parliament Report with Recommendations to the Commission on Civil Law Rules on Robotics (2017)
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Our intro music was written by UWSP music student Derek Carden and our logo is by artist and graphic designer Ryan Dreimiller.
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Lizzo's Rumors: The Art of Body Positivity
No Cure for Curiosity
09/20/21 • 24 min
Shanny talks with Kimiko Matsumura, an art historian, and Chad Seales, a scholar of religion and culture, about Lizzo and the video for "Rumors." Why was the video set in an ancient Greek and Roman visual world? How does the song and video reflect Lizzo's message of body positivity? And did Cardi B have her baby yet?! All this and more is covered on today's episode.
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Our intro music was written by UWSP music student Derek Carden and our logo is by artist and graphic designer Ryan Dreimiller.
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Our intro music was written by UWSP music student Derek Carden and our logo is by artist and graphic designer Ryan Dreimiller.
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The Supreme Court (2021)
No Cure for Curiosity
05/25/21 • 31 min
Shanny talks with Political Science John Blakeman about the Supreme Court. What have been some of the most interesting and important cases from this past term? How have the three new justices impacted the rulings of the Supreme Court? Shanny is curious.
How would you rule in these cases? Continue the conversation on our Facebook page at www.facebook.com/NoCureforCuriosityPodcast.
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Our intro music was written by UWSP music student Derek Carden and our logo is by artist and graphic designer Ryan Dreimiller.
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Bad Words
No Cure for Curiosity
03/16/21 • 30 min
In our second episode, Shanny talks with Dona Warren, the Director of the Critical Thinking Center at UWSP, and Ross Tangedal, Assistant Professor of English and Director of the Cornerstone Press at the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point, about swear words.
In 1972 (49 years ago!) George Carlin released his famous bit "Seven Dirty Words." I wanted to talk about this subject to emphasize that college is a place where we can explore anything we are curious about. And I am very curious about swear words. What makes certain words "bad"? Why are they off-limits? What can we learn about culture, gender, class, and history by thinking seriously about dirty words?
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The Matrix Resurrections
No Cure for Curiosity
03/01/22 • 34 min
In December 2021, writer and director Lana Wachowski delivered the fourth movie in the Matrix universe, The Matrix Resurrections, after a 20-year wait. Shanny invited Kelly Wilz, Professor of Communications, and Cary Elza, Associate Professor of Media Studies, to chat about the the new film and the entire Matrix saga. What made the original film so impactful? Why did Lana Wachowski return to the world she co-created with her sister? Which narrative themes have changed, and which have stayed the same, since the original Matrix film? And why do we love Keanu Reeves? That's what this conversation is all about.
Extra credit readings for this episode:
- Emily VanDerWerff, "The Matrix 4," https://www.vox.com/culture/22847558/the-matrix-resurrections-4-spoilers-review-neo-therapy-mental-health-trauma
- Connie Hanzhang Jin, "Why Trans Fans Connect to 'The Matrix'" https://www.kqed.org/arts/13907504/trans-fans-the-matrix-lilly-lana-wachowski
- John Wilmes, "The Twisted, Stolen Legacy of the 'Matrix' Red Pill," https://www.theringer.com/movies/2021/12/21/22847157/the-matrix-red-pill-legacy
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Our intro music was written by UWSP music student Derek Carden and our logo is by artist and graphic designer Ryan Dreimiller.
Please rate and review No Cure for Curiosity in your favorite podcast app. And tell your friends who might also enjoy No Cure for Curiosity! It helps other people find the show. And continue the conversation on our Facebook page at www.facebook.com/NoCureforCuriosityPodcast.
Our intro music was written by UWSP music student Derek Carden and our logo is by artist and graphic designer Ryan Dreimiller.
You can send comments to [email protected].
Stories About Sports
No Cure for Curiosity
02/07/22 • 30 min
With the Super Bowl a week away, and the Olympics playing out now, Shanny invited Robert Sirabian, professor of English at UWSP, and Art Remillard, professor of Religious Studies at St. Francis University in Pennsylvania, to talk about sports, community, narrative, heroes, transcendence, and politics.
Readings referenced in this podcast:
- Arthur Remillard, "Steelers Nation and the Seriously Religious Side of Football," The Marginalia Review (2013).
- Reed Albergotti and Vanessa O'Connell, Wheelmen: Lance Armstrong, the Tour de France, and the Greatest Sports Conspiracy Ever. (2014).
- Howard Bryant, The Heritage: Black Athletes, a Divided America, and the Politics of Patriotism. (2019)
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Our intro music was written by UWSP music student Derek Carden and our logo is by artist and graphic designer Ryan Dreimiller.
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Our intro music was written by UWSP music student Derek Carden and our logo is by artist and graphic designer Ryan Dreimiller.
You can send comments to [email protected].
The Importance of Being Ernest Hemingway
No Cure for Curiosity
03/24/22 • 26 min
In 2021, Ken Burns released a 3-part documentary about Ernest Hemingway, which inspired my conversation about Hemingway with English professor Ross Tangedal and PhD candidate Katie Warczak. Should we still care about Hemingway? Or should he be canceled?
If you do not learn new things about Hemingway from this conversation, you can have your money back. That's our podcast guarantee.
Plus, can Ross and Katie convince Shanny to reconsider The Old Man and the Sea, his least favorite book from high school?
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Our intro music was written by UWSP music student Derek Carden and our logo is by artist and graphic designer Ryan Dreimiller.
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Our intro music was written by UWSP music student Derek Carden and our logo is by artist and graphic designer Ryan Dreimiller.
You can send comments to [email protected].
Our Favorite Things
No Cure for Curiosity
08/26/23 • 43 min
On this episode of No Cure for Curiosity, I asked five people to share their favorite media of the last year! If you are in a show hole or looking for a new novel for your book club, this episode is for you!
Lauren Gantz, Associate Professor English at UWSP
- Everything, Everywhere All at Once (Movie)
- Reservation Dogs (Streaming on Hulu)
- What We Do In the Shadows (Streaming on Hulu)
- Our Flag Means Death (Streaming on HBO Max)
- Monstress written by Marjorie Liu, drawn by Sana Takeda (Graphic Novel)
Gretel Stock, Dean of University College, at UWSP
- The Crown (Streaming on Netflix)
- Alice Isn't Dead (Podcast)
- Maintenance Phase (Podcast)
Paula Weitzenberg, World Class Voracious Reader
- A Man Called Ove written by Fredrik Backman/A Man Called Otto (Movie)
- Beartown by Fredrik Backman
- Horse by Geraldine Brooks
- The Violin Conspiracy by Brendan Slocumb
- True Biz by Sara Novic
- Remarkably Bright Creatures by Shelby Van Pelt
Chris Williams, Associate Professor of English at UWSP
- Nope ( Movie)
- The Menu (Movie)
- Marvel Snap (Phone Game App)
- Final Girl (Boardgame)
Kathryn Lounsbery, musician, educator, comedian, and musical executive for Cocomelon
- Sisters In Law (Podcast)
- The Puzzler: One Man's Quest to Solve the Most Baffling Puzzles Ever, from Crosswords to Jigsaws to the Meaning of Life written by A.J. Jacobs (Author of The Year of Living Biblically: One Man's Humble Quest to Follow the Bible as Literally as Possible)
- The Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery (Streaming on Netflix)
- The White Lotus (Streaming on HBO)
- Bad Sisters (Streaming on Apple TV)
- Severance (Streaming on Apple TV)
- Abbot Elementary (Sitcom on ABC)
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Our intro music was written by UWSP music student Derek Carden and our logo is by artist and graphic designer Ryan Dreimiller.
You can send comments to [email protected].
A Curious Christmas, with Lewis Black!
No Cure for Curiosity
12/24/21 • 28 min
On the final episode of our second semester, Shanny got a chance to chat with comedian, writer, and actor Lewis Black. We talked about Christmas, religion, and his thoughts about the next generation.
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Our intro music was written by UWSP music student Derek Carden and our logo is by artist and graphic designer Ryan Dreimiller.
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FAQ
How many episodes does No Cure for Curiosity have?
No Cure for Curiosity currently has 28 episodes available.
What topics does No Cure for Curiosity cover?
The podcast is about General, International, Conversation, Society & Culture, University, Podcasts and Education.
What is the most popular episode on No Cure for Curiosity?
The episode title 'The Matrix Resurrections' is the most popular.
What is the average episode length on No Cure for Curiosity?
The average episode length on No Cure for Curiosity is 30 minutes.
How often are episodes of No Cure for Curiosity released?
Episodes of No Cure for Curiosity are typically released every 23 days, 3 hours.
When was the first episode of No Cure for Curiosity?
The first episode of No Cure for Curiosity was released on Feb 25, 2021.
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