Juno Kerelis '24 was the third student podcast producer on Burn Your Draft, and we're so happy to get to speak to them on the other side of their time at Reed. If you've been listening since Juno hosted the podcast, you may have noticed little musical interludes during some of the episodes. Most of those were composed by Juno! Thank you for your work on the podcast, and for coming to talk to us about your year studying the Invisible Man.

Reed community members can read Juno's thesis, “Yams Extending Infinitely Across Time: A Blues Philology of Ellison's Invisible Man” online in the Electronic Theses Archive:
https://rdc.reed.edu/i/38b592a4-61fb-4d2c-8235-6901a7ff1820

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#68: Ellison's Invisible Man with Juno Kerelis '24, English

We conclude our discussion of A Treatise of Human Nature (1739): Book III, "Of Morals," plus a bit more discussion of An Enquiry Concerning the Principles of Morals (1751).&nbsp; How do moral sentiments fit into Hume's overall philosophy of mind? Is Hume a relativist? We talk about sociopaths, animals, incest, consent, ethics vs. beauty, moral luck, and more. Get more at . Visit  to get ad-free episodes and tons of bonus discussion.

Ep. 368: Hume on Reason in Ethics (Part Two)

Chris has around 20 releases since 1991, mostly under his own name, while moonlighting as a metal guy and otherwise collaborating. We discuss "She Looks Good in Black" from Obsolete Path (2025), "Intransitive Proverb" from Limitations of the Source Tape (2017), and "Angel Be Mine" from Your Own Chosen Speed (2001). End song: "Sisiphus" by Däng from Tartarus: The Darkest Realm (2014). Intro: "Every Time" by Flat Earth from Prefacipice (1991). More at  . .

NEM#232: Chris Church Refines Power Pop

Kolby runs , which curates short stories about philosophy. He's also been a "producer" of improv shows. We talk about what makes a story philosophical, Kolby tells some stories, and we run some scenes about teleporter shenanigans and guidance counseling. . . Sponsor: Go to  or use code IMPROV at checkout to get 4 extra months of Surfshark VPN!

Philosophy vs. Improv #94: Storifying Philosophy w/ Kolby Granville

On the eight-film action series that launched in 1996 (based on the 1966 TV series) in light of its apparently final film. Featuring&nbsp;Mark, Lawrence, Sarahlyn and Al. Is this a coherent narrative as the last film would have you believe, or just an excuse for a series of Tom Cruise physically challenges? Maybe the latter is enough for us! For more, visit . Hear this ad-free with bonus content at  or by subscribing via Apple Podcasts to the .

Pretty Much Pop #199: Missioning Impossibly

In immediate reaction to the Apple TV+ Seth Rogan show The Studio, we talk about Hollywood's obsession with itself and how studio dynamics interfere with what exactly we all get to see. Also, what's with the fascination with old Hollywood? What's the appeal of Hollywood gossip? Erica our first-season co-host returns to join Mark, Lawrence, Sarahlyn, and Al. For more, visit . Hear this ad-free with bonus content at  or by subscribing via Apple Podcasts to the . If you enjoy our show, check out .

Pretty Much Pop #200: Hollywood Studio Antics (feat. The Studio and Erica Spyres)

Not only is John a multi-instrumentalist who's played with Violent Femmes, Allen Ginsberg, Hal Willner, John Prine, et al, but he's released around 24 albums as a solo artist or with groups including the NYC world music outfit TriBeCaStan. We discuss "(Be Careful What You Say to) An Armed Lady" by Folklorkestra from A Strange Day in June (2023), the title track from Forever Ago (with La Societe; del Musici) (2018), "Bed Bugs" by TriBeCaStan from New Deli (2012), and listen to "Back Country" by The Electric Chairmen from Toast (1995). Intro: "Grim Reaper’s Song" from&nbsp;Midnight Snack (1986). More at&nbsp;. . . Sponsor: Visit  to take control of your health through testing and get $100 off your membership.

NEM#234: John Kruth the Multi-Hyphenate

We're back for the 2025–26 school year after taking a hiatus last spring. Today, Ocean shares his thesis experience with us which was focused on studying writers from the Lesser Antilles in the Caribbean, especially Édouard Glissant, and tells us why he thinks poetry and art is important.

Ace Lackey '27, our new student producer, produced this episode for us. Welcome to the podcast Ace!

Reed community members can read Ocean's thesis, “ rhizophora” online in the Electronic Theses Archive:
https://rdc.reed.edu/i/ba4917ec-7250-448e-976a-ac001f5b3edc

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#69: Inventing the Future with Ocean Chamberlain '23, Comparative Literature

2025 Convocation Audrey Bilger Welcome

Emma's economics department thesis explored the effect that Tony awards have on the consumer demand for Broadway shows.

Reed community members can read Emma's thesis, “'It's All About the Green': The Tony Award's Effect on Broadway Show Demand” online in the Electronic Theses Archive:
https://rdc.reed.edu/i/2ec90330-430a-417d-ad4b-b724611a5c60

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#70: Value of a Tony with Emma Bramson '23, Economics

“Burn Your Draft” is a podcast exploring the year-long senior thesis experience at Reed College, an independent liberal arts and sciences college in Portland, Oregon. Each episode showcases a senior or recent graduate and interviews them about their thesis: what is it, why did they do it, and what comes next. This podcast is a joint production of Reed students, staff, and alumni, and was made possible by a gift from Seth Paskin '90. New episodes released every other week during the academic year. Episodes may contain explicit language and may deal with sensitive topics. The views, information, or opinions expressed on this podcast are solely those of the individuals involved and do not necessarily represent those of Reed College.

#68: Ellison's Invisible Man with Juno Kerelis '24, English

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