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LEARNT.

42 Episodes

74 minutes | Feb 10, 2021
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.  --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/learntpodcast/support
96 minutes | Jan 27, 2021
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... --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/learntpodcast/support
76 minutes | Oct 14, 2020
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 --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/learntpodcast/support
62 minutes | Sep 23, 2020
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" --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/learntpodcast/support
67 minutes | Sep 9, 2020
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. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/learntpodcast/support
64 minutes | Jul 29, 2020
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. --------------- Exit Music: "Gaslighter" by the Chicks. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/learntpodcast/support
65 minutes | Jul 8, 2020
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... --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/learntpodcast/support
64 minutes | Jun 17, 2020
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) --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/learntpodcast/support
63 minutes | May 27, 2020
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. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/learntpodcast/support
72 minutes | Apr 8, 2020
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.  --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/learntpodcast/support
76 minutes | Mar 23, 2020
Episode 31: Quarantine, Corona & Celeb Sing-Alongs
DoctorJonPaul and Kevin discuss what's going on in the world during this global pandemic. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/learntpodcast/support
62 minutes | Mar 4, 2020
Episode 30: What the @*#$ is Accountability?
DoctorJonPaul use the recent controversy over Jameela Jamil and her participation in a reality competition program on ballroom culture to discuss accountability and bullying. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/learntpodcast/support
72 minutes | Jan 23, 2020
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) --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/learntpodcast/support
69 minutes | Nov 13, 2019
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. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/learntpodcast/support
85 minutes | Oct 18, 2019
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) --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/learntpodcast/support
85 minutes | Sep 17, 2019
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 --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/learntpodcast/support
75 minutes | Sep 4, 2019
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!). --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/learntpodcast/support
68 minutes | Aug 8, 2019
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. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/learntpodcast/support
73 minutes | Jul 18, 2019
Episode 23: Paris Is Burning, Honey!
DoctorJonPaul and Kevin talk about Beyoncé's new song and video, "Spirit;" the controversial, important documentary Paris Is Burning; and more on Pose. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/learntpodcast/support
80 minutes | Jul 3, 2019
Episode 22
DoctorJonPaul and Kevin talk Pride, politics, Pose, privilege, music, and much more on a brand-new episode... --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/learntpodcast/support
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