The American Vandal
Matt Seybold, Center For Mark Twain StudiesEach season of American Vandal is comprised of thematically-linked conversations about literature, history, higher education, media, technology, and political economy. Sponsored by the premier source for programming and funding scholarship on Mark Twain's life and legacy.
| Publishes | Twice monthly | Episodes | 115 | Founded | 6 years ago |
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An episode recorded as part of the Modes of Reading Today Symposium, hosted by the Townsend Center For The Humanities begins with a discussion of John Donne's insomnia and Wilfred Bion's undigested nightmares, followed by a vigorous discussion of att... more
A discussion of the historical trajectory informing the current polycrisis reverberating from the Strait of Hormuz with two historians of Iranian Oil, authors of "Nationalising Oil & Knowledge in Iran" (Edinburgh UP, 2025) and "Machineries of Oil" (M... more
Two events organized by the Center For Mark Twain Studies focus on the complex legacy of Mark Twain and the omissions and misrepresentations of his wife, Olivia Langdon Clemens, and extended family. Cast (in order of appearance): Matt Seybold, Ann Ry... more
A live crossover podcasting event with the This Guy Sucked podcast, hosted at the Mark Twain House & Museum in Hartford, Connecticut. The question is not only whether and how much Mark Twain might have sucked, but also the potential for Twain's compl... more
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great show, consistently impressive coordination of culture and current events, and equally impressive wrangling of knowledgeable and charismatic guests; it always feels a little sad to say that listening to a good podcast is like listening to your smart friends on their best day, these people don’t know me, but this podcast is like listening to my smart friends on their best day. also: as of S4, extremely good intro music
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This program features long-form conversations that bridge literature, history, higher education, media, technology, and political economy. Episodes often center on scholarly critique of cultural institutions (like museums, universities, and edtech platforms), the social impact of AI, and the changing economics of education, with live and panel formats that blend archival insight, pedagogy, and critical theory. Across seasons, guests include professors, researchers, and educators who unpack how institutions shape reading, teaching, and public understanding—often pushing back on hype around tech, data, and market-driven education while highlighting the human context behind these shifts. A recurring strength is its ability to connect deep scho... more
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1. Mattin Biglari
2. Katayoun Shafiee
3. Ann Ryan
4. Kerry Driscoll
5. Barbara Snedecor
6. Erin Bartram
7. Matt Seybold
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