Kalamazoo Valley Museum Interpretive Hour

Kalamazoo Valley Museum
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Vignetted case studies on the field of interpretation, all interconnected to explore bigger themes. The podcast provides engaging, thoughtful, quality, meaningful, and inclusive content on the field of interpretation to adult museum and park professionals, volunteers, goers, and students through open conversation between moderators and professionals on various facets of the interpretative profession.

Episodes

  1. 01/19/2021

    Enola Gay Revisited

    In 1945, the American B-29 bomber “Enola Gay” deployed an atomic weapon on the city of Hiroshima. The history and memories surrounding this event are continually contentious, so much so, that in the 1990s, a Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum exhibit saw a media frenzy due to its representation. In this episode, Jacob and Gray revisit this interpretive issue. They consider the controversy, multiple perspectives, personal opinions, and how those in interpretation can learn from it.

  2. 12/23/2020

    2020 Retrospective

    The team reflects upon the creation of the podcast and considers its development for the future. In order to achieve this, Jacob and Gray interview several figures who made the podcast possible.

  3. 12/09/2020

    American Children's Museums

    Jacob and Gray learn by play. They look at different children’s museums in Brooklyn, Indianapolis, Boston, and Philadelphia. These institutions have great social impact, educational benefits, and engagement - all of which Jacob and Gray consider.

  4. 11/25/2020

    American Living History Museums

    Jacob and Gray investigate the American living history museum through four case studies. From these examples, they ponder upon the pros and cons of the practice, and how it can grow.

  5. 11/11/2020

    Planetariums: Interpreting the Universe

    Jacob and Gray explore the global history of planetariums, the Adler Planetarium in Chicago, and the Hayden Planetarium in New York City. Following this, they interview the Kalamazoo Valley Museum’s planetarium technologist Steven Crawford and presenter/interpreter Tamara Bakr. Finally, they consider various innovations and changes in the practice.

  6. 10/30/2020

    Approaches in Difficult Histories

    Jacob and Gray confront difficult memories at historic sites across the globe. They provide information and opinions on how to approach these tumultuous and traumatic histories.

  7. 10/14/2020

    Cryptids, Ghouls, and the Unknown

    Jacob and Gray interpret the unknown and mysterious. Interpretation Specialist, Garrett Sander, joins the team for a spooky quickfire. The team then observes current practices and considers the field’s development.

  8. 09/30/2020

    Interpreting American Environmentalism and Ecology

    Jacob and Gray explore American environmental and ecological issues both historically and presently. Interpretation specialist, Wesley VanderWeg, talks about interpreting pollution and oil spills on the Kalamazoo River.

  9. 09/16/2020

    History and Theory of Interpretation

    Jacob and Gray introduce the podcast, explore early interpretation, and outline some of its core guiding theories for practice.

  10. 09/15/2020

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Vignetted case studies on the field of interpretation, all interconnected to explore bigger themes. The podcast provides engaging, thoughtful, quality, meaningful, and inclusive content on the field of interpretation to adult museum and park professionals, volunteers, goers, and students through open conversation between moderators and professionals on various facets of the interpretative profession.

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