Episode Archive

Episodes

Explore scholarly, accessible conversations on television history, women in media, and cultural analysis. Use the sections below to browse by theme and find listening links.

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How to use this page

Find episodes by theme, guest, or keyword

This archive is designed for research-friendly discovery. Start with a thematic pathway below, then follow through to episode pages for show notes, citations, and listening options.

Browse by theme

Start with broad topics (genre, industry, labor, representation) and move into specific case studies.

Browse by guest & scholar

Locate conversations with researchers, critics, and practitioners—useful for syllabi and bibliographies.

Browse by era & format

Trace television history across decades, platforms, and production contexts.

Use show notes for research

Episode pages include key works discussed, recommended reading, and links for further study.

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Representation & identity

Gender, race, sexuality, and power on television

Episodes that examine representation, authorship, and the politics of visibility—across genres and historical moments.

Industry & labor

Production cultures, writers’ rooms, and creative work

Conversations on labor histories, institutional change, and the conditions that shape what gets made—and who gets credited.

Genres & formats

Sitcoms, soaps, reality TV, prestige drama, and beyond

Episodes that track genre conventions, audience address, and formal innovation across broadcast, cable, and streaming.

Archives & methods

How we study television history

Method-focused episodes on archives, historiography, citation practices, and building research questions from media objects.

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A few quick answers for listeners, students, and researchers.

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