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Just Plain Wrong Podcast

Three Mennonite librarians discuss depictions of Amish, Mennonites, and other plain groups in media and popular culture. We review Amish romance novels, other Amish fiction, movies, TV episodes, and more! New episodes most Wednesdays. Follow us on Facebook, Twitter & Instagram @plainwrongpod

  1. 4 SEPT

    A Variety of Bananas: Wrapping up Season 6, featuring the return of Tillie!

    This week, Tillie returns! We chat with Tillie about Season 6, her experience leading SST (Study Service Term) in Ecuador, and what the best things are to take to a potluck. We also do our usual season wrap up reflections and stats, and share our preliminary thoughts on Season 7. We plan to be back for one or two holiday-themed episodes during December, with Season 7 officially launching sometime in early 2025. Follow us on social media or join our Patreon for updates. We always lov...

    39 min

  2. 21 AUG

    Haystack Enthusiast: A Conversation with Addie Liechty Kogan

    This week, Abby and Erin chat with Addie Liechty Kogan (they/them), a therapist, writer, and musician, about activism, social justice, burn out and much more. Content warning: Nothing is discussed graphically or in detail, but we do touch on topics that listeners may find difficult such as Gaza/Palestine, anti-semitism, and intergenerational trauma. Follow Addie: instragram: adzlk84Addie's websiteTwo of Addie's writings on Israel - Palestine and generational trauma: https://addiekogan.s...

    54 min

  3. 7 AUG

    More food talk: A conversation with Marlene Epp, author of Eating Like a Mennonite

    This week, Erin and Abby chat with Marlene Epp, about her new book, Eating Like A Mennonite: Food and Community across Borders. Epp's book dives into how Mennonites cook and eat around the world, gendered expectations (and opportunities) around food, the impact of food trauma on Mennonites, and much more - we highly recommend you add it to your to-read list. We chat with Marlene about haystacks (of course), foodways, the value of cookbooks, and whether "Mennonite food" is an actual thin...

    1h 5m

  4. 24 JUL

    The Power of the Come-Apart: A Conversation with the hosts of the Uncovered: Life Beyond Podcast, Naomi Clark and Rebecca Coblentz

    This week we chat with the Naomi Clark and Rebecca Coblentz, co-hosts of the podcast Uncovered: Life Beyond. The goal of the Uncovered podcast is to provide a roadmap for people leaving high-demand religion, particularly focused on applying for and navigating college. Naomi and Rebecca share with us their journeys away from the Beachy Amish communities they grew up in, and their own experiences navigating college. We also discuss Amish schooling, Wisconsin v Yoder, and the importance of the 4...

    1h 23m

  5. 10 JUL

    Garden or Freezer Fresh: A Conversation with Marshall King

    This week, Abby and Erin chat with Marshall King, food writer and author of the book, Disarmed. We chat food memories and what it's like to write about food in a local context. We also chat about Marshall's writing of Disarmed: The Radical Life and Legacy of Michael "MJ" Sharp - the writing process, writing an honest story, and more. Content Warning: During the portions of our conversation covering Disarmed, we discuss in non-graphic ways MJ's death while working in the Democratic Republ...

    1h 9m

  6. 26 JUN

    Just Use the Canned Soup: A Conversation with Elizabeth Miller

    This week, Abby and Erin chat with Elizabeth Miller, director of the Mennonite Historical Library and the Institute for the Study of Global Anabaptism, about both her current work, and her years spent with Mennonite Central Committee in Bogota, Colombia. We chat casseroles, parenting internationally, and learn a lot about Mennonites in Colombia. Learn more about Elizabeth's work: Institute for the Study of Global Anabaptism (ISGA)We always love hearing from listeners! You can reach us at plai...

    1h 8m

  7. 12 JUN

    Christmas in July (or June): A Conversation with Kaleb Wyse from The Wyse Guide

    This week, Abby and Erin are joined by Kaleb Wyse from the Wyse Guide. Kaleb creates content focused on life in rural Iowa - canning, gardening, recipes, home decor, etc. We chat about his experience creating and running a successful internet brand, sour kraut salad and graham cracker fluff, and debate the appropriate time to begin listening to Christmas music. Follow Kaleb and Wyse Guide: Wyse guide website and blog: https://www.wyseguide.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WyseGuide/ Ins...

    53 min

  8. 29 MAY

    BB-8 Zweiback: Chatting about the Enneagram with Marathana Prothro

    This week, we veer a bit away from our typical subject matter to chat about a topic that Erin and Abby find interesting: the Enneagram. We are joined by guest, Marathana Prothro, an Assistant Professor of Communication at Bluffton University who is also certified through the Enneagram Institute of Ohio. In our conversation with Marathana, we chat about how the Enneagram differs from other personality tools, how being Mennonite might impact how an Enneagram number presents or is in...

    1h 3m
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Three Mennonite librarians discuss depictions of Amish, Mennonites, and other plain groups in media and popular culture. We review Amish romance novels, other Amish fiction, movies, TV episodes, and more! New episodes most Wednesdays. Follow us on Facebook, Twitter & Instagram @plainwrongpod

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  • Creator
    The MennoBrarians
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2024
  • Episodes
    103
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2024 Just Plain Wrong
  • Show Website
    Just Plain Wrong

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