Dr. Diane A. Rodgers | Unplugged
Welcome to our 2nd installment of Digital Folklore Unplugged.These unplugged episodes are all about stripping away the fancy production elements so that we can give you access to raw (or slightly edited) interviews with folklore experts.Today’s guest is Dr. Diane Rodgers. Diane is a senior lecturer in Media at Sheffield Hallam University where she specializes in Alternative Media and Storytelling in film and television. Her research interests relate to the communication of folklore and contemporary legend in the media including: folk horror; folklore on screen; the supernatural, ‘spooky’ television programming aimed at children, and other darkly fascinating topics.Diane’s PhD research was on folk horror and hauntology in 'wyrd' 1970s British Film and Television. She’s also co-founder of the Centre for Contemporary Legend research group.And if you are one of our wonderful Patreon supporters, you get access to these interviews a few days early before their general release. Also mentioned in this episode was the International Society for Contemporary Legend Research (ISCLR).Ok, let’s get unplugged…Guest:Dr. Diane A. Rodgers (Twitter) (Website)Relevant Books (Amazon Associate Links)Folk Horror: New Global Pathways, edited by Dawn Keetley & Ruth HeholtThe Friends in the Furrows (anthology of folk horror)Dark Folklore, by Mark NormanHauntology: Ghosts of Futures Past, by Merlin CoverleyGhosts of My Life: Writings on Depression, Hauntology and Lost Futures, by Mark Fisher🗣 Join our Discord community💁♀️ Support us on Patreon🕸 Sign-up for our newsletter, check our our merch, and learn more about the show at digitalfolklore.fm.📚 Check our book list for some great folklore-related booksFind us on the socials:Twitter: @digiFolklorePodFacebook: DigitalFolklorePodInstagram: DigitalFolklorePodTikTok: digitalfolkloreLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Digital Folklore
Digital Folklore is an immersive audio adventure that takes place inside a fictional universe, but explores the real-world truths behind various expressions of internet culture and how each holds up a mirror to the society from which they emerge.
This podcast is great for audio fiction fans who really really want to enjoy interview-based shows, or for listeners who love expert interviews and insights but long for something unique and unexpected.
Join Perry Carpenter and Mason Amadeus as they explore the wild and wonderful world of online folklore, encountering a wide range of characters—both real and fictional—who provide a wealth of folkloric insight while simultaneously creating new lore. With topics ranging from the absurd to the unsettling, the Digital Folklore podcast is an accessible and entertaining way to learn about folkloric concepts and societal truths. Oh...and be sure to listen carefully—you never know what you might find.
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