Conversations - in the Arts & Humanities

A&H at Vancouver Island University

Conversations - in the Arts & Humanities introduces you to the people and passions of the Faculty of Arts & Humanities at Vancouver Island University, and shares stories about events and projects happening on campus.

  1. A Conversation with Debra Pentecost

    2D AGO

    A Conversation with Debra Pentecost

    In this conversation, Debra and Bryn discuss the unique power of visual images as conveyors of shared trauma and truth, the issues of "authenticity collapse" and believability fatigue in the era of AI doctored images, and the role of imagery to make social change.

    28 min
  2. A Conversation with Leon Potter

    2025-12-15

    A Conversation with Leon Potter

    In this conversation, Leon and Bryn discuss the early stages of his theatre career (advice for those just starting out: volunteer for everything!), impactful mentors and productions Leon has encountered along the way, the impact of theatres in the communities, as well as his interest and concerns about large language models (AI) in the theatre

    28 min
  3. A Conversation with Délani Valin

    2025-10-31

    A Conversation with Délani Valin

    In this conversation, Bryn and Délani discuss the process of creative writing, the intersection between neurodivergence and poetry, the concept of "home" and community when displaced from both, as well as Délani's suggestion for the poem listeners should stop everything to go read. Délani Valin's Poetry Canada Profile: https://www.poetrycanada.org/digital-library-archive/delani-valin

    27 min
  4. A Conversation with Eliza Gardner

    2025-09-17

    A Conversation with Eliza Gardner

    In this conversation , Bryn and Eliza discuss the enduring importance of Ancient Greek theatre, the lessons within theatre for students and the incarcerated, and that one play that everyone should experience.

    27 min
  5. A Conversation with Paul Watkins

    2025-03-05

    A Conversation with Paul Watkins

    In the show, Paul Watkins and Jack Corfield discuss Paul’s new book which explores black poetry and music, and the sound of black citizenship in Canada.  You’ll also hear how traditional scholarly research can be performed in engaging and unconventional ways, and what happens when you put a crossfader between history’s culture and sounds.

    25 min
  6. A Conversation with Neil Surkan

    2025-02-05

    A Conversation with Neil Surkan

    In the show, Neil Surkan and Katharine Rollwagen discuss how Neil came to poetry, and how creativity can happen via the roll of a die.  The two also explore the relationship between their work as parents and their work as professionals, and what their kids think of their writing.

    25 min
  7. A Conversation with Magnolia Pauker

    2024-11-20

    A Conversation with Magnolia Pauker

    In the show, Magnolia Pauker and Theo learn how to become an undisciplined scholar, and what the associated conflict can do for academia.  You’ll also hear about philosopher-journalist Michel Foucault, and how to make the most of an interview:  questions, answers, conversation.

    25 min
  8. A Conversation with Yoichi Mukai

    2024-10-16

    A Conversation with Yoichi Mukai

    In the show, Yoichi and Theo discuss modern eye tracking systems—similar to those found on gaming laptops—and how analysis of eye movements can assist those teaching and learning new languages.  You'll also hear how tech from 1980s science fiction might help spot an artificial intelligence.

    25 min
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