Episodes

It's the Season One finale of the Deconstruction Zone, and Natalie Sheppard is with Dr. Christopher Bell this week to talk about fan fiction. What is fan fiction? Why does anyone write it, why does anyone read it, and what do the original authors think about these fans taking over the steering wheel on their characters? If you'd like to discuss this episode, feel free to follow us on Facebook, or on Twitter @PodcastDCW. Learn more about The Deconstruction Workers at http://www.thedeconstructio...

It's the Season One finale of the Deconstruction Zone, and Natalie Sheppard is with Dr. Christopher Bell this week to talk about fan fiction. What is fan fiction? Why does anyone write it, why does anyone read it, and what do the original authors think about these fans taking over the steering wheel on their characters? If you'd like to discuss this episode, feel free to follow us on Facebook, or on Twitter @PodcastDCW. Learn more about The Deconstruction Workers at http://www.thedeconstructio...

It's the Season One finale of the Deconstruction Zone, and Natalie Sheppard is with Dr. Christopher Bell this week to talk about fan fiction. What is fan fiction? Why does anyone write it, why does anyone read it, and what do the original authors think about these fans taking over the steering wheel on their characters? If you'd like to discuss this episode, feel free to follow us on Facebook, or on Twitter @PodcastDCW. Learn more about The Deconstruction Workers at http://www.thedeconstructio...

This week in the Deconstruction Zone, it's Dr. Shannon Sindorf and Dr. Christopher Bell discussing toxic culture creators. What do we do when we find out the person who created our favorite popular culture turns out to be a horrible person? What does that do to how we feel about their work? If you'd like to discuss this episode, feel free to follow us on Facebook, or on Twitter @PodcastDCW. Learn more about The Deconstruction Workers at http://www.thedeconstructionworkers.com. Please consider...

This week in the Deconstruction Zone, it's Dr. Shannon Sindorf and Dr. Christopher Bell discussing toxic culture creators. What do we do when we find out the person who created our favorite popular culture turns out to be a horrible person? What does that do to how we feel about their work? If you'd like to discuss this episode, feel free to follow us on Facebook, or on Twitter @PodcastDCW. Learn more about The Deconstruction Workers at http://www.thedeconstructionworkers.com. Please consider...

This week in the Deconstruction Zone, it's Dr. Shannon Sindorf and Dr. Christopher Bell discussing toxic culture creators. What do we do when we find out the person who created our favorite popular culture turns out to be a horrible person? What does that do to how we feel about their work? If you'd like to discuss this episode, feel free to follow us on Facebook, or on Twitter @PodcastDCW. Learn more about The Deconstruction Workers at http://www.thedeconstructionworkers.com. Please consider...

This week in the Deconstruction Zone, Dr. Christopher Bell is joined by true crime literature expert Dr. Tracy Bealer, as we discuss American fascination with murder, serial killers, and unsolved mysteries. Why are we so interested in the unexplained deaths of other people? Music for this episode was composed by Damiano Baldoni, from his album Crystal Lake: http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Damiano_Baldoni/Crystal_Lake If you'd like to discuss this episode, feel free to follow us on Facebook, o...

This week in the Deconstruction Zone, Dr. Christopher Bell is joined by true crime literature expert Dr. Tracy Bealer, as we discuss American fascination with murder, serial killers, and unsolved mysteries. Why are we so interested in the unexplained deaths of other people? Music for this episode was composed by Damiano Baldoni, from his album Crystal Lake: http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Damiano_Baldoni/Crystal_Lake If you'd like to discuss this episode, feel free to follow us on Facebook, o...

This week in the Deconstruction Zone, Dr. Christopher Bell is joined by true crime literature expert Dr. Tracy Bealer, as we discuss American fascination with murder, serial killers, and unsolved mysteries. Why are we so interested in the unexplained deaths of other people? Music for this episode was composed by Damiano Baldoni, from his album Crystal Lake: http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Damiano_Baldoni/Crystal_Lake If you'd like to discuss this episode, feel free to follow us on Facebook, o...

It's gonna be a Friday Night Slobberknocker in the Deconstruction Zone as Dustin Dunaway rolls through to talk about professional wrestling. What is the current state of pro wrestling? Where did professional wrestling come from in the first place? And why does anybody still watch it? Music for this episode was composed by Chad Crouch: http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Chad_Crouch/ If you'd like to discuss this episode, feel free to follow us on Facebook, or on Twitter @PodcastDCW. Learn more a...

It's gonna be a Friday Night Slobberknocker in the Deconstruction Zone as Dustin Dunaway rolls through to talk about professional wrestling. What is the current state of pro wrestling? Where did professional wrestling come from in the first place? And why does anybody still watch it? Music for this episode was composed by Chad Crouch: http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Chad_Crouch/ If you'd like to discuss this episode, feel free to follow us on Facebook, or on Twitter @PodcastDCW. Learn more a...

It's gonna be a Friday Night Slobberknocker in the Deconstruction Zone as Dustin Dunaway rolls through to talk about professional wrestling. What is the current state of pro wrestling? Where did professional wrestling come from in the first place? And why does anybody still watch it? Music for this episode was composed by Chad Crouch: http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Chad_Crouch/ If you'd like to discuss this episode, feel free to follow us on Facebook, or on Twitter @PodcastDCW. Learn more a...

This week in the Deconstruction Zone, Dr. Lauren Camacci stops by to talk about Harry Potter Studies. Harry Potter Studies? There's a Harry Potter Studies? What the heck is that? And why is it so important? Music for this episode was composed by Chad Crouch: http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Chad_Crouch/ If you'd like to discuss this episode, feel free to follow us on Facebook, or on Twitter @PodcastDCW. Learn more about The Deconstruction Workers at http://www.thedeconstructionworkers.com. P...

This week in the Deconstruction Zone, Dr. Lauren Camacci stops by to talk about Harry Potter Studies. Harry Potter Studies? There's a Harry Potter Studies? What the heck is that? And why is it so important? Music for this episode was composed by Chad Crouch: http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Chad_Crouch/ If you'd like to discuss this episode, feel free to follow us on Facebook, or on Twitter @PodcastDCW. Learn more about The Deconstruction Workers at http://www.thedeconstructionworkers.com. P...

This week in the Deconstruction Zone, Dr. Lauren Camacci stops by to talk about Harry Potter Studies. Harry Potter Studies? There's a Harry Potter Studies? What the heck is that? And why is it so important? Music for this episode was composed by Chad Crouch: http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Chad_Crouch/ If you'd like to discuss this episode, feel free to follow us on Facebook, or on Twitter @PodcastDCW. Learn more about The Deconstruction Workers at http://www.thedeconstructionworkers.com. P...

This week in the Deconstruction Zone, Dr. Rick Stevens joins the show for a deep dive into fan culture. What does it mean to be a "fan" of something? How does being a part of a fan community work? And why does it seem like fans are always at war with each other? Music for this episode was composed by Kai Engel: https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Kai_Engel/ If you'd like to discuss this episode, feel free to follow us on Facebook, or on Twitter @PodcastDCW. Learn more about The Deconstruction W...

This week in the Deconstruction Zone, Dr. Rick Stevens joins the show for a deep dive into fan culture. What does it mean to be a "fan" of something? How does being a part of a fan community work? And why does it seem like fans are always at war with each other? Music for this episode was composed by Kai Engel: https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Kai_Engel/ If you'd like to discuss this episode, feel free to follow us on Facebook, or on Twitter @PodcastDCW. Learn more about The Deconstruction W...

This week in the Deconstruction Zone, Dr. Rick Stevens joins the show for a deep dive into fan culture. What does it mean to be a "fan" of something? How does being a part of a fan community work? And why does it seem like fans are always at war with each other? Music for this episode was composed by Kai Engel: https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Kai_Engel/ If you'd like to discuss this episode, feel free to follow us on Facebook, or on Twitter @PodcastDCW. Learn more about The Deconstruction W...

With everything going on the country right now, it seems like a good time to talk about Hamilton: An American Musical. Marley Steuver-Williford is in the Deconstruction Zone this week to talk about the cultural impact of the show, and why it has become such a phenomenon. Music for this episode was composed by Kai Engel from his album Better Way: https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Kai_Engel/Better_Way/ If you'd like to discuss this episode, feel free to follow us on Facebook, or on Twitter @Podc...

With everything going on the country right now, it seems like a good time to talk about Hamilton: An American Musical. Marley Steuver-Williford is in the Deconstruction Zone this week to talk about the cultural impact of the show, and why it has become such a phenomenon. Music for this episode was composed by Kai Engel from his album Better Way: https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Kai_Engel/Better_Way/ If you'd like to discuss this episode, feel free to follow us on Facebook, or on Twitter @Podc...

With everything going on the country right now, it seems like a good time to talk about Hamilton: An American Musical. Marley Steuver-Williford is in the Deconstruction Zone this week to talk about the cultural impact of the show, and why it has become such a phenomenon. Music for this episode was composed by Kai Engel from his album Better Way: https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Kai_Engel/Better_Way/ If you'd like to discuss this episode, feel free to follow us on Facebook, or on Twitter @Podc...

This week in the Deconstruction Zone, Jonathan Alexandratos stops in to talk about action figures and other toys, the nature of play, and why being a grown up has forced you into a space in life where you've forgotten how to play. Music for this episode was composed by Damiano Baldoni, from his album Crystal Lake: http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Damiano_Baldoni/Crystal_Lake If you'd like to discuss this episode, feel free to follow us on Facebook, or on Twitter @PodcastDCW. Learn more about ...

This week in the Deconstruction Zone, Jonathan Alexandratos stops in to talk about action figures and other toys, the nature of play, and why being a grown up has forced you into a space in life where you've forgotten how to play. Music for this episode was composed by Damiano Baldoni, from his album Crystal Lake: http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Damiano_Baldoni/Crystal_Lake If you'd like to discuss this episode, feel free to follow us on Facebook, or on Twitter @PodcastDCW. Learn more about ...

This week in the Deconstruction Zone, Jonathan Alexandratos stops in to talk about action figures and other toys, the nature of play, and why being a grown up has forced you into a space in life where you've forgotten how to play. Music for this episode was composed by Damiano Baldoni, from his album Crystal Lake: http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Damiano_Baldoni/Crystal_Lake If you'd like to discuss this episode, feel free to follow us on Facebook, or on Twitter @PodcastDCW. Learn more about ...