Armchair Scholars

Brendan Byrne

Hello friends. Our names are Brendan and Nic, and we are seeking life long learning by having conversations with college professors. Did you have a teacher or professor that you wished could have their insights publicized? Maybe there was just a subject that you wish you had taken more time to get educated on. The information that professors share in the classroom is incredibly valuable, but it seems the synthesis of their life's work and insights comes out best in a long-form conversation. We hope you can learn and grow by listening, while having some fun along the way.

  1. 11/08/2021 ·  Bonus

    The Trolley Problem | Moral Dilemma

    Would you like to see Brendan fumble with difficult scenarios? Well that is exactly what we have here for you.  In this new side series, Brendan gets thrown in the hot seat while Nic asks him for his opinions on moral dilemmas.    Today’s Moral Dilemma: THE TROLLEY PROBLEM There is a runaway trolley barreling down the railway tracks. Ahead, on the tracks, there are five people. The trolley is headed straight for them. You are standing some distance off in the train yard, next to a lever. If you pull this lever, the trolley will switch to a different set of tracks. Unfortunately, you notice that there is one person on the side track. You have two options: (1) Do nothing, and the trolley kills the five people on the main track. (2) Pull the lever, diverting the trolley onto the side track where it will kill one person. Which would you choose? If you enjoy this segment, drop a like and let us know in the comments! We had a great time recording this, and would love to do more. Thanks for tuning in! We appreciate the support.

  2. 11/01/2021 ·  Bonus

    Office Hours 028 | Migraine and Chronic Pain

    Welcome Back! In this episode, we share our thoughts on our conversation with Kathy O'Shea. We reflect on the insights she shared, and go on some tangents about personal anecdotes. We hope these discussions provoke curiosity and your own thoughts. Full Episode: https://youtu.be/l03txjcivmU __________________________________________________  Connect with us on social media @armchairscholars  TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@armchair_scholars  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/armchairscholars/  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/armchairscholarsAnchor: https://anchor.fm/brendan-byrne9

    Office Hours 028 | Migraine and Chronic Pain

  3. 10/25/2021

    Migraine and Literature | 028 Kathy O'Shea

    Kathleen O’Shea is professor of english at Monroe Community College in Rochester, New York, and a sufferer of migraines. The recipient of numerous teaching awards, she has also been published in The Greenwood Encyclopedia of World Popular Culture. Her book, So Much More Than a Headache: Understanding Migraine Through Literature, published by Kent State University Press, August 2020, has afforded her the chance to meld her two worlds of teaching literature for 33 years and suffering from migraine for 43 years. LINKS:   BOOK: https://migrainelit.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/somuchmorethanaheadache TWITTER: https://twitter.com/migrainelit LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/migrainelit PsychologyToday: https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/contributors/kathleen-o-shea PODCAST MOMENTS:  1:08 Introduction 3:13 Personal Background 6:15 Experience with Migraine 11:40 What is Migraine?  19:17 How Do We Treat Migraine?  26:47 What Migraine feels like 32:00 Kathy's first Migraine 36:00 Migraine and Home Remedies 40:20 Migraine Stigma 44:47 Structure and Breakdown of Kathy's Book 57:14 How Can We Support Loved Ones With Migraine?  1:08:14 Hospital Standard of Care for Migraine Treatment?  1:16:52 Experience as an English Professor and Beauty of Literature 1:45:47 Closing Words from Kathy

    Migraine and Literature | 028 Kathy O'Shea

  4. 10/18/2021 ·  Bonus

    Office Hours 027 | Jack of All Trades, Master of None?

    Welcome Back! In this episode, we share our thoughts on our conversation with Keelah Williams, JD,  PhD. We reflect on the insights she shared, and go on some tangents about personal anecdotes. We hope these discussions provoke curiosity and your own thoughts. Full Episode: https://youtu.be/CRf5AUsiE0s __________________________________________________  Connect with us on social media @armchairscholars   TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@armchair_scholars   Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/armchairscholars/   Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/armchairscholars Anchor: https://anchor.fm/brendan-byrne9

    Office Hours 027 | Jack of All Trades, Master of None?

  5. 10/11/2021

    Stereotypes and Why They Exist | 027 Keelah Williams, JD, PhD

    Keelah Williams, JD, PhD is an Assistant Professor of Psychology and Director Jurisprudence of Law and Justice Studies at Hamilton College. Her current research explores how the perception of threats and opportunities in the environment may shape stereotype content, punishment strategies, and legal decision-making. Her work has been published in journals such as Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences. Dr. Williams received her doctorate from Arizona State University and her juris doctor from the Sandra Day O’Connor College of Law at Arizona State University. During her time in law school, she served as editor-in-chief of the Arizona State Law Journal. Williams has a bachelor’s degree in psychology from the University of Michigan at Dearborn. TWITTER: https://twitter.com/kegwilliams?lang=en PODCAST MOMENTS:  1:18 Personal Background 12:20 Intersection of Law and Psychology 22:07 Death Penalty  32:21 Stereotypes and Ecology 54:34 Function of Stereotypes?  1:07:14 Friendship Qualities 1:19:09 PhD Advice Connect with us on social media @armchairscholars  TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@armchair_scholars  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/armchairscholars/  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/armchairscholarsAnchor: https://anchor.fm/brendan-byrne9

    Stereotypes and Why They Exist | 027 Keelah Williams, JD, PhD

  6. 10/04/2021 ·  Bonus

    Office Hours 026 | Ethical Decisions and Moral Dilemmas

    Welcome Back! In this episode, we share our thoughts on our conversation with Christopher Gilbert, PhD. We reflect on the insights he shared, and go on some tangents about personal anecdotes. We hope these discussions provoke curiosity and your own thoughts.    Full Episode: https://youtu.be/8lAE1l7dL-s  __________________________________________________  Connect with us on social media @armchairscholars  TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@armchair_scholars  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/armchairscholars/  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/armchairscholarsAnchor: https://anchor.fm/brendan-byrne9

    Office Hours 026 | Ethical Decisions and Moral Dilemmas

  7. 09/27/2021

    Making Ethical Decisions | 026 Christopher Gilbert, PhD

    Dr. Christopher Gilbert is an organizational development professional serving as a strategic facilitator and leadership and operations consultant. With an international clientele, he has accompanied profit and non-profit senior management and cross-functional levels of the Fortune 1000, government agencies and NGO's in the US, Canada, and countries in Asia and Africa. As a specialist in change management, Dr. Gilbert spearheads work in strategic planning, leadership excellence, organizational and team effectiveness and corporate training solutions. He is a business conduct and sustainability leader, implementing highly successful community responsibility and global engagement programs. He completed work for the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation on a ground-breaking, sustainable food security program focused on human capacity development across four nations of sub-Saharan Africa. Within the sphere of higher education, Dr. Gilbert has served as COO for Bainbridge Graduate Institute and global faculty at the University of Washington and educational institutions in the US, China, Switzerland, Iran and the Russian Republic. LINKS:  Book: https://www.nobleedgeconsulting.com/ne-bookWebsite: https://www.nobleedgeconsulting.com/ Connect with us on social media @armchairscholars  TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@armchair_scholars  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/armchairscholars/  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/armchairscholarsAnchor: https://anchor.fm/brendan-byrne9

    Making Ethical Decisions | 026 Christopher Gilbert, PhD

  8. 09/20/2021 ·  Bonus

    Office Hours | EP 025 Conscience, Societal Values and Life at Work

    On this episode, Nic and I discuss some of the topic that our on our mind since our last conversation with Richard Shell.

    Office Hours | EP 025 Conscience, Societal Values and Life at Work
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Hello friends. Our names are Brendan and Nic, and we are seeking life long learning by having conversations with college professors. Did you have a teacher or professor that you wished could have their insights publicized? Maybe there was just a subject that you wish you had taken more time to get educated on. The information that professors share in the classroom is incredibly valuable, but it seems the synthesis of their life's work and insights comes out best in a long-form conversation. We hope you can learn and grow by listening, while having some fun along the way.

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  • Creator
    Brendan Byrne
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2021
  • Episodes
    69
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Brendan Byrne
  • Show Website
    Armchair Scholars