Campion Conversations: Recent Episodes
Campion Conversations
Campion Conversations marries pop culture and the liberal arts. In each episode, two academics from Campion College Australia will discuss a film, a TV series or another element of pop culture through the lens of the humanities.
Do Paul Verhoeven's shlocky sci-fi action romps like Robocop and Starship Troopers explore themes from Mary Shelley's Frankenstein and Plato's Republic?
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Greek myths are part of the fabric of our culture, but how well do you actually know them? We discuss where to begin in this episode.
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Star Wars under Disney has gone through significant changes. Why was there so much angst over the final trilogy and what's the fuss about The Mandalorian?
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What defines Doctor Who? What has shaped its storytelling? And what has its legacy been upon genre narratives and television at large?
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Literature lecturer Dr Colin Dray and classics lecturer Thomas Flynn discuss some lesser-known works by the father of modern fantasy, J.R.R. Tolkien.
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Host Dr Colin Dray and co discuss their love for the trilogy and examine it in light of the burgeoning potential of science in the 1980s.
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The four quirky anti-heroes who starred in one of the most defining television shows of the '90s take centre stage in this episode of Campion Conversations.
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Cardinal John Henry Newman was a prolific writer. In this episode of Campion Conversations, our lecturers discuss Newman, the Apologia and how to read it.
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We looked at Jane Austen's novels, now we discuss the various adaptations in this episode of podcast Campion Conversations.
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Campion's lecturers discuss St Augustine's Confessions and the saint behind this famous autobiographical work in this episode of Campion Conversations.
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In this episode we dive into one of the best-loved authors in English literature, Jane Austen and discuss her standout novels and characters.
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Classics lecturer recommend the best of Livy's works for those interested in learning more about classical literature and the Liberal Arts.
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Campion lecturers Thomas Flynn and Colin Dray discuss Mad Max in detail, from the original 1979 classic to 2015's Fury Road.
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From its endless mysteries, strange occurrences and flashbacks, LOST remains an endless source of intrigue and frustration to viewers.
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Drs Luciano Boschiero and Colin Dray unpack the concepts introduced in the first film and discuss the pros and cons of the polarising sequels.
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Drs Colin Dray and Jeremy Bell look at classic Japanese animated series from the 80s and 90s like He-Man, Astro Boy and The Mysterious Cities of Gold.
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Can video games depict sophisticated narratives, how do they compare to major motion pictures and how are games evolving?
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Dr Colin Dray and Thomas Flynn dive into the original 1982 science fiction thriller Blade Runner, starring Harrison Ford.
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Short story fiction has taken many forms since its rise to popularity in the 18th Century. In this episode, Campion academics discuss what makes a short story.
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The Tempest... Is it a comedy? A romance? A revenge play? Campion's literature academics unpack this beloved Shakespearean play.
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Campion lecturers Colin Dray and Thomas Flynn reflect on this zany and imaginative series in this episode of Campion Conversations.
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James Bond is a silver screen icon, but is there more to him outside the impeccable suits, crisp martinis and attractive young women?
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Campion Conversations host Dr Colin Dray and Campion graduate Anna Hitchings discuss Disney's live action film remakes.
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Campion academics discuss the formation of the Royal Society of London, famously satirised as the Grand Academy of Lagado in Gulliver's Travels.
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Academics Colin Dray and Thomas Flynn discuss the various Studio Ghibli films created by Miyazaki and what makes each one remarkable.
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Literature academics Dr Colin Dray and Dr Jeremy Bell discuss Shakespeare's iconic tragedy, Hamlet, Prince of Denmark.
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In the debut episode of Campion Conversations, Campion academics look at the newest film in the Star Wars franchise, Solo: A Star Wars Story.
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