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The Big Rhetorical Podcast

Charles Woods
Surveillance
Technical Communication
Rhetoric
Power Dynamics
Artificial Intelligence
SIGDOC
City Housekeeping
Composition Studies
Democratic Futures Project
Emerging Technologies
Rhetoric and Composition
Computers and Writing Conference
Brookside
Hull House
Technology
Generative AI
Education
University Of Georgia
Alabama
Emerging Scholar Award

The Big Rhetorical Podcast (TBR) was conceptualized in the spring of 2018 at Illinois State University. This podcast is a digital platform for scholars of rhetoric and composition, as well as other disciplines, to talk about relevant scholarship within the field while engaging in a lively, academic dialogue. The Big Rhetorical Podcast is hosted by Charles Woods.

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Keywords: Digital Rhetoric, Environmental Rhetoric, Infrastructure, Sustainability, Storytelling. Dr. Dustin Edwards is associate professor of rhetoric and writing studies at San Diego State University. His work has been published in journals such as... more

Keywords: Information Technologies, Memory, Infrastructure, Labor, Library. Dr. Nathan R. Johnson is an Associate Professor of Rhetoric at the University of South Florida who studies the history of information technologies, focusing on how infrastruc... more

Keywords: Graduate Education, Writing Studies, Program Administration, Sustainability, Equitable. Kirsti Cole is Professor of English and Co-Director of the Campus Writing and Speaking Program at North Carolina State University. Sarah Henderson Lee i... more

Keywords: Technical Communication, Open Pedagogy, Open Access, Digital Publishing, Writing. Dr. Tiffani Tijerina is an Assistant Professor of Rhetoric and Writing at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock. Her teaching and research focus on open e... more

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Dustin Edwards
Associate Professor of Rhetoric and Writing Studies at San Diego State University; director of the Writing Center
San Diego State University
Episode: 200: Dr. Dustin Edwards
Nathan Johnson
Associate Professor; Director of the Rhetoric and Writing program at University of South Florida; author of Architects of Memory
University of South Florida
Episode: 199: Dr. Nathan R. Johnson
Kirsti Cole
Professor of English, NC State University; co-director, Campus Writing and Speaking Program
North Carolina State University
Episode: 198: Drs. Kirsti Cole & Sarah Henderson Lee
Sarah Henderson Lee
Professor and Chair of English, Minnesota State University, Mankato; director of multilingual writing
Minnesota State University, Mankato
Episode: 198: Drs. Kirsti Cole & Sarah Henderson Lee
Tiffani Tijerina
Assistant Professor of Rhetorical Writing at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock
University of Arkansas at Little Rock
Episode: 197: Dr. Tiffani Tijerina
Dawn Formo
Dean of Undergraduate Studies, Cal State San Marcos
California State University San Marcos
Episode: 196: FYCA Archive
Kimberly Robinson Neary
Adjunct Associate Professor, Los Angeles City College
Los Angeles City College
Episode: 196: FYCA Archive
Caleb Gonzalez
Assistant Teaching Professor, Santa Clara University
Santa Clara University
Episode: 196: FYCA Archive
Tony Edgington
Professor, University of Toledo
University of Toledo
Episode: 196: FYCA Archive

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Charles Woods
Host and central guide for discussions on rhetoric, pedagogy, and scholarly inquiry.

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4.7 out of 5 stars from 25 ratings
  • Excellent conversations

    I love listening to this podcast regularly. From Charles’ soothing voice to the relevant, current topics under conversation, this podcast is a regular must-listen for those interested in learning from emerging scholars in rhetoric and writing studies.

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    United States6 years ago

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The show helps uncover insights from emerging scholars in rhetoric and writing studies.

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200: Dr. Dustin Edwards
Q: Why did you choose the word endure for the book's title, and what does it signify in the current moment?
Edwards explains that the term Enduring captures both the ongoing nature of extraction and the effort required to confront it, signaling a long-term reckoning rather than a quick fix, and reflecting historical patterns of resource extraction that predate digital connectivity.
200: Dr. Dustin Edwards
Q: Who are you, what's your name, your institutional affiliation, your title and your role there?
Dustin Edwards introduces himself as an associate professor of Rhetoric and Writing Studies at San Diego State University and the director of the Writing Center. He outlines his research focus on the harms of extractive technologies and the book's aims.
195: Dr. Noor Ghazal Aswad
Q: Why is solidarity so important and timely, and how does your concept address the challenges of sensationalist media and fake news?
Solidarity is a critical, hopeful practice that centers the voices of those at the center of struggle; it requires humility and listening beyond sensational narratives, and it seeks to connect micro-level memories to broader political imaginaries to resist post-truth distortions.
195: Dr. Noor Ghazal Aswad
Q: How did this book come to be, what definitions of rhetoric and research methods do you use throughout the project?
The book grew from long engagement with Syrian refugees and revolutionaries; I use a broad, embodied understanding of rhetoric that includes how people talk about and live their revolutions, drawing on oral histories, media activism, poetry, murals, and grassroots testimonies to redefine solidarity.
195: Dr. Noor Ghazal Aswad
Q: Who are you, what's your name, your institutional affiliation, your title and your role there, who are you and what do you do?
I am Noor Ghazal Aswad, Syrian-American Assistant Professor at the University of Alabama, in Tuscaloosa; I teach in the Department of Communication Studies, and I balance scholarship with activism, writing, and family life.

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What is The Big Rhetorical Podcast about and what kind of topics does it cover?

Across episodes, the show centers on rhetoric, writing studies, and pedagogy, frequently hosting university professors, authors, and researchers discussing memory, archives, open education, labor in academia, surveillance, and digital culture's impact on teaching and public discourse. Conversations often connect theory to practical classroom or program design, highlighting humane approaches to pedagogy, ethical archiving, and the politics of higher education. A notable strength is the range from archival practice to contemporary tech and media studies, with guests ranging from librarians and information scientists to open-education advocates and media theorists, making it compelling for scholars, educators, and policy-focused listeners seek... more

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