8 episodes
Creep: A Life, A Theory, An Apology Jonathan Alexander
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- Society & Culture
It all began with CREEP, the first book in the trilogy. In this provocative and engaging book, Jonathan Alexander interweaves personal narrative and cultural analyses to explore what it means to be a creep.
Calling this work a critical memoir, he draws on his own experiences growing up gay in the deep south, while also interrogating examples from literature and popular film and media, to approach the figure of the creep with some sympathy.
Ultimately, Alexander argues, a study of creepiness might offer us critical insight into the fundamental perversity of how we live.
Published by Punctum Books in 2017. Produced in podcast format for release in 2021 by Hai Truong.
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Episode 1
Welcome, Creeps
In this episode, Jonathan introduces the podcast and explains, perhaps, why we find creeps so fascinating — and how we all might be a little creepy. -
Episode 2
Creepy Beginnings
Jonathan describes growing up as a strange, cross-eyed, and creepy kid in the Deep South in the 70s. -
Episode 3
The Creep Continues
Jonathan continues the story of his youth, focusing on his experiences of homophobia in high school. -
Episode 4
A Creep Goes to College
Still struggling with his sexuality and internalized homophobia, Jonathan describes his collegiate experiences and initial attempts, however creepy, to come out. -
Episode 5
Creepy Uncle
Jonathan talks about his Uncle Glen, a gay uncle, who died before he could have guided the young Jonathan out of creepiness and into gay adulthood. -
Episode 6
Creeps at the Gym
Jonathan describes how gyms are creepy places, where we spy on each other in the name of getting healthier.