Theoryish

Theoryish

Theoryish draws from a wide range of disciplines to bring theory to you in the most relevant, interesting, and accessible way. This show aims to create an inclusive community of learning and will showcase a wide variety of theory that is out there, going beyond the expected canon of theorists. This show makes a concerted effort to provide listeners with theoretical tools to hopefully enrich their day-to-day lives no matter what space they occupy. The main podcast hosts are Paola Medina-Gonzalez and Hannah Ayres and they are often joined by guests who help bring theory to life!

  1. May 25

    Christopher Ewing: The Color of Desire: The Queer Politics of Race in the Federal Republic of Germany after 1970

    In this episode, we sit down with author Christopher Ewing to discuss his groundbreaking book The Color of Desire: The Queer Politics of Race in the Federal Republic of Germany after 1970. Together, we explore how race, sexuality, migration, and national identity intersected in post-1970 West Germany, and how queer communities both challenged and reproduced racial politics during a period of profound social change. Christopher Ewing unpacks the histories of activism, desire, belonging, and exclusion that shaped queer life in the Federal Republic of Germany, revealing the often-overlooked experiences of queer migrants and people of color. The conversation also examines the broader political and cultural currents of the era — from postwar memory to liberation movements and debates around citizenship and identity. This episode offers a rich and thought-provoking discussion for listeners interested in queer history, race and ethnicity, German studies, migration, and the politics of identity in modern Europe. Sources and Media  You kind find all source material discussed in the episode here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1FcWv8mQg-PPWv0pL2CG7e0dW5DYUjJtZEluDbJnILKk/edit?usp=sharing Contact Us  You can get in touch with us via our email: theoryishpodcast@gmail.com  Socials  We are on Twitter  and Instagram at theoryish_pod | Facebook at theoryishpod  Music  My Tiny Love by Soundroll

    1h 6m

  2. May 11

    Erika Herrera Rosales: Ambivalent Humanitarianism and Migration Control: Colonial Legacies and the Experiences of Migrants in Mexico

    Today we bring you an incredible author interview with the lovely Erika Herrera Rosales, who released her book Ambivalent Humanitarianism and Migration Control Colonial legacies and the Experiences of Migrants in Mexico in 2025. This book explores the complex relationship between migrants and local aid organisations, unpacking the implications of humanitarian actors in migration governance and bordering practices, which have serious and long-lasting effects on the lives of migrants. Sources and Media  You kind find all source material discussed in the episode here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/12ZAgvq5PQg35U0qAICNSrzobfOkzC2za0X2EbmRRr6I/edit?usp=sharing Contact Us  You can get in touch with us via our email: theoryishpodcast@gmail.com  Socials  We are on Twitter  and Instagram at theoryish_pod | Facebook at theoryishpod  Music  My Tiny Love by Soundroll

    55 min
  3. Akhil Kang: savarna citations of desire: queer impossibilities of inter-caste love

    Apr 27

    Akhil Kang: savarna citations of desire: queer impossibilities of inter-caste love

    Hello all, welcome back to the Theoryish podcast! In this episode, we turn to Akhil Kang's Savarna Citations of Desire: Queer Impossibilities of Inter-caste Love to understand how caste, sexuality, and desire intersect in South Asian contexts. We are joined by our wonderful former guests dipbuk Panchal and Roshan Johri, who bring along with them their thoughtful perspectives on queer politics and caste critique. Together, we unpack how discussions of inter-caste relationships have remained tethered to heterosexual norms and what it means to queer caste by centring desire, intimacy, exclusion. Sources and Media  You kind find all source material discussed in the episode here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1GlKI9Vji48Tu6FBoVEd3gjAwIAhOuPL_PW-LWVNP-Dg/edit?usp=sharing Contact Us  You can get in touch with us via our email: theoryishpodcast@gmail.com  Socials  We are on Twitter  and Instagram at theoryish_pod | Facebook at theoryishpod

    1h 3m
  4. Welcome Back

    Apr 24

    Welcome Back

    Did you miss us? Contact Us  You can get in touch with us via our email: theoryishpodcast@gmail.com  Socials  We are on Twitter  and stagram at theoryish_pod | Facebook at theoryishpod

    2 min
  5. Carl von Clausewitz: On War

    07/21/2025

    Carl von Clausewitz: On War

    Hello all, apologies for the delay in releasing this episode! Hannah has been going through some medical issues and has recently had surgery. Hannah also recently passed her PhD Viva and so has been busier than usual. We have more episodes recorded for this season and we will work hard to get these to you much sooner than we did before.  In this episode, we dive in Carl von Clausewitz’s On War to explore its relevance to the 21st century. We are joined by Dr. Henry Brown who has experience in the militarisation of antifacist politics in Interwar Europe. Throughout the episode we examine Clausewitz’s concept of “absolute war” and how this changes in the age of total war, proxy conflicts, and mutually assured destruction. We discuss the gendered language of war, as well as Clausewitz’s life and On War’s history and uses.   Sources and Media  You kind find all source material discussed in the episode here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1cq5NGq7lgrtdkiCZiQMHUQhC9UPxvNWQq56AkFASbEk/edit?usp=sharing   Contact Us  You can get in touch with us via our email: theoryishpodcast@gmail.com  Socials  We are on Twitter, Instagram and TikTok at theoryish_pod and Facebook at theoryishpod  Music  Outro: Lori Beauty, Coma Studios

    1h 15m
  6. Rustam Alexander: Red Closet: The Hidden History of Gay Oppression in the USSR

    05/26/2025

    Rustam Alexander: Red Closet: The Hidden History of Gay Oppression in the USSR

    Join us for a very special interview with Rustam Alexander, author of Red Closet: The Hidden History of Gay Oppression in the USSR. Alexander uncovers an overlooked area of 20th century history, tracing the roots and realities of the lives of queer people in the USSR. We explore how Alexander conducted the archival research for this book, how he felt writing the text, and some of the history discussed in the text.   This is the second collaboration with Manchester University Press, offering you an exclusive discount on this book. This is one of the only texts covering this topic in an easy to read format, and we highly recommend you pick up a copy!  You can find the book here: https://manchesteruniversitypress.co.uk/9781526167453/. Use discount code THEORY30 for 30% off (until the 23rd December 2025).   Sources and Media  You kind find all source material discussed in the episode here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1QdNTQ6KZJ92oGG9R-42TzVUb7Em_WyWH3j6xc_AMquA/edit?usp=sharing  Contact Us  You can get in touch with us via our email: theoryishpodcast@gmail.com  Socials  We are on Twitter, Instagram and TikTok at theoryish_pod and Facebook at theoryishpod  Music  Outro: Lori Beauty, Coma Studios

    59 min
  7. Sheridan Le Fanu: Carmilla

    04/28/2025

    Sheridan Le Fanu: Carmilla

    We’re back from our mid-season break and diving fang-first into the Gothic! In this episode, we sink our teeth into Sheridan Le Fanu’s Carmilla (1872), the vampire novella that predates Dracula and oozes with queerness, gothic description, and Victorian sensibilities. Join us as we explore themes of desire, tension, obliviousness, and erotic friendship. Expect vampires, hand holding, and a lot of laughs.   Sources and Media  You kind find all source material discussed in the episode here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1sFIN9vNHxjA9rPLz70uxiYEB-fRd8ceg2Jif9-mImwU/edit?usp=sharing   Contact Us  You can get in touch with us via our email: theoryishpodcast@gmail.com  Socials  We are on Twitter, Instagram and TikTok at theoryish_pod and Facebook at theoryishpod  Music  Outro: Lori Beauty, Coma Studios

    56 min

  8. 04/10/2025

    Update!

    A little update on where we've been... Contact Us  You can get in touch with us via our email: theoryishpodcast@gmail.com  Socials  We are on Twitter, Instagram and TikTok at theoryish_pod and Facebook at theoryishpod  Music  Outro: Lori Beauty, Coma Studios

    4 min
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Theoryish draws from a wide range of disciplines to bring theory to you in the most relevant, interesting, and accessible way. This show aims to create an inclusive community of learning and will showcase a wide variety of theory that is out there, going beyond the expected canon of theorists. This show makes a concerted effort to provide listeners with theoretical tools to hopefully enrich their day-to-day lives no matter what space they occupy. The main podcast hosts are Paola Medina-Gonzalez and Hannah Ayres and they are often joined by guests who help bring theory to life!

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  • Creator
    Theoryish
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2026
  • Episodes
    43
  • Rating
    Explicit
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    © Theoryish
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