The American Spirit

Andrew Ellzey

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A podcast for curious Americans by a curious American. The American Spirit is hosted by commentator Andrew Ellzey. With a degree in history and a background in radio broadcasting, Andrew seeks to bring to life the culture of The United States through The American Spirit Podcast.

13/09/2020

Ezra Pound's, "The ABC of Economics"

In this episode host Andrew Ellzey reads a rare and interesting piece written by Ezra Pound entitled, "The ABC of Economics", published in 1933. Full Text, https://archive.org/stream/IA.TheABCOfEconomics.410240/IA.The%20ABC%20of%20Economics.410240_djvu.txt Original Typescript, https://brbl-dl.library.yale.edu/vufind/Record/3568281

1h 55m
06/09/2020

Ambrose Bierce: An Occurrence at Owl Creek Bridge

Ambrose Bierce was born in Ohio in 1842. Accredited as one of America's most influential journalists and writers of the 19th century, Bierce was a Civil War veteran and an American adventurer. Bierce was last seen in 1913, he was traveling down to Mexico to partake in the Mexican revolution. If you would like to read along, https://loa-shared.s3.amazonaws.com/static/pdf/Bierce_Owl_Creek_Bridge.pdf

26 min
30/08/2020

Malcolm X's Last Words

In this episode Andrew Ellzey reads a statement by Malcolm X given on March 12, 1964, this statement was concerning his break from the Nation of Islam. The second reading is of a speech given by Malcolm called "Black Revolution". This speech was given on April 8, 1964 in New York. Next he reads, "Remarks at Militant Labor Forum symposium on 'Blood Brothers', May 29, 1964". The final reading is of Malcolm's, "Speech at Militant Labor Forum, Jan. 7th, 1965, on 'Prospects for Freedom in 1965'. Malcolm X, a contemporary to Martin Luther King Jr., was a cultural leader and one of the most impactful persons of America's history. He was assassinated on Feb. 21, 1965. If you would like to read these speeches they may be found here, http://collections.mun.ca/PDFs/radical/TwoSpeechesbyMalcolmX.pdf In the link provided there is more than what was read in this episode. There is an interview given by Malcolm X, which Mr. Ellzey did not read. If you would like to listen to readings of other influential American figures, click the links below George Carlin and George Orwell: https://anchor.fm/the-american-spirit/episodes/The-American-Spirits-First-Episode-Euphemisms-Through-The-Eyes-of-Two-Georges-ehg7t9 Edward Bernays, The Father of Modern Propaganda: https://anchor.fm/the-american-spirit/episodes/Edward-Bernays-The-Father-of-Modern-Propaganda-ehm1hu Lysander Spooner: Libertarian Legend: https://anchor.fm/the-american-spirit/episodes/Lysander-Spooner-An-American-Libertarian-Legend-eibklo Simon Rich's, Selling Out: https://anchor.fm/the-american-spirit/episodes/Episode-Three-Selling-Out-ei52co

1h 44m
23/08/2020

Lysander Spooner: An American Libertarian Legend

In this episode host Andrew Ellzey reads and discusses a thought provoking and influence piece of American criticism written in 1870. Lysander Spooner was an American lawyer and political philosopher who made great strides in the slavery abolitionist moment and forced Americans to think about what exactly is the role the United States government should and does play in their lives. In, "No Treason No. VI, The Constitution of NO Authority", Spooner makes an argument that the American constitution is one which binds no man, or mens, living and is in actuality a contract with no power to govern the posterity of the men who created it. Andrew Ellzey has a degree in history from the University of Southern Louisiana and a background in radio. He hopes through this podcast to share some of the great writings which have impacted the American culture since before its official begging and what may come of its future. If you would like to read along with Andrew a copy of can be found at, https://static1.squarespace.com/static/55a3c833e4b07c31913e6eae/t/55a90c38e4b0865180f14a45/1437142072769/NO+TREASON.n6.pdf

2h 9m
16/08/2020

Episode Three: Simon Rich’s, “Selling Out”

In this episode I read Simon Rich's, "Selling Out". This short story was the inspiration for the new HBO original, "An American Pickle", staring Seth Rogan. Written in 2013 and first published by the New Yorker, Rich humorously captures the story of an early 20th century American immigrant who gets the opportunity to live in the present day, alongside his only living relative. Enjoy and if you would like to read along you can find the story here, https://www.newyorker.com/humor/daily-shouts/sell-out-part-one The American Spirit has a Youtube channel with more content for all of the book lovers and those curious about the American culture. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCtT1KWJoZbQzCl6Rfim6YEw Head on over and watch me tell the story of one of America's most influential writings. Of Mice and Men will be the first reading, each Monday a new chapter will be posted. And if you want exclusive content, that can't be found anywhere else, checkout my Patreon. https://www.patreon.com/theamericanspirit Thank you, and enjoy.

2h 8m
09/08/2020

Edward Bernays: The Father of Modern Propaganda.

Join host Andrew Ellzey as he reads Edward Bernays’, “Propaganda” (1928), and discusses some of his own feelings and thoughts towards the word itself and the ideas surrounding it. What is propaganda? How do we know what it looks like and what should we do with it when we find it? Also, how relevant is propaganda from 100 years ago, anyways? If you would like to read along, a pdf version of the writing can be found at https://www.voltairenet.org/IMG/pdf/Bernays_Propaganda_in_english_.pdf Mr. Ellzey has a degree in history and is a published writer.

4h 16m
02/08/2020

Euphemisms and Doublespeak: Through The Eyes of Two Georges.

In this episode Andrew Ellzey gives some of his opinions on euphemism and breaks down some famous examples by comedian George Carlin and writer George Orwell. Towards the end of the episode Mr. Ellzey reads an essay by Orwell if you would like to read along, here is the link, https://www.orwell.ru/library/essays/politics/english/e_polit

51 min

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A podcast for curious Americans by a curious American. The American Spirit is hosted by commentator Andrew Ellzey. With a degree in history and a background in radio broadcasting, Andrew seeks to bring to life the culture of The United States through The American Spirit Podcast.

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