The New Corporation (2/2): The Brains & Banter Podcast in Conversation with Dr. Joel Bakan

In this clip from the Brains & Banter Podcast, the brilliant Dr. Joel Bakan – Author, Filmmaker, Musician, & Professor of Law at the University of British Columbia (CA) – explains why he wrote and co-created a sequel to his documentary film The Corporation, itself based on Bakan’s critically acclaimed book of the same name, The Corporation: The Pathological Pursuit of Profit and Power (2004). The sequel film, The New Corporation, was directed by Bakan and Jennifer Abbott.

Bio from Joel’s website (linked below): Joel is an internationally renowned legal scholar and commentator. A former Rhodes Scholar and law clerk to Chief Justice Brian Dickson of the Supreme Court of Canada, Bakan has law degrees from Oxford, Dalhousie, and Harvard. Bakan’s scholarly work includes Just Words: Constitutional Rights and Social Wrongs (1997) as well as textbooks, edited collections, and numerous articles in leading legal and social science journals. His award-winning book, Childhood Under Siege: How Big Business Targets Children (2012), has been translated into several languages.

A recipient of awards for both writing and teaching, Bakan has worked on landmark legal cases and government policy and serves regularly as a public speaker and media commentator. Also a professional jazz guitarist, Bakan lives in Vancouver, Canada with his wife Rebecca Jenkins.

Thank you so much again, Joel – you are amazing!

And thank you so much to the mega talented Emmanuel Juma with Ashy Productions for creating this clip!

Twitter: @AshyProductions

Thank you to everyone for watching/listening!

The New Corporation: Dr. Joel Bakan on The Brains and Banter Podcast

In this clip from the Brains & Banter Podcast, the brilliant Dr. Joel Bakan – Author, Filmmaker, Musician, & Professor of Law at the University of British Columbia (CA) – explains why he wrote and co-created a sequel to his documentary film The Corporation, itself based on Bakan’s critically acclaimed book of the same name, The Corporation: The Pathological Pursuit of Profit and Power (2004). The sequel film, The New Corporation, was directed by Bakan and Jennifer Abbott.

Bio from Joel’s website (linked below): Joel is an internationally renowned legal scholar and commentator. A former Rhodes Scholar and law clerk to Chief Justice Brian Dickson of the Supreme Court of Canada, Bakan has law degrees from Oxford, Dalhousie, and Harvard. Bakan’s scholarly work includes Just Words: Constitutional Rights and Social Wrongs (1997) as well as textbooks, edited collections, and numerous articles in leading legal and social science journals. His award-winning book, Childhood Under Siege: How Big Business Targets Children (2012), has been translated into several languages.

A recipient of awards for both writing and teaching, Bakan has worked on landmark legal cases and government policy and serves regularly as a public speaker and media commentator. Also a professional jazz guitarist, Bakan lives in Vancouver, Canada with his wife Rebecca Jenkins.

Thank you so much again, Joel – you are amazing!

And thank you so much to the mega talented Emmanuel Juma with Ashy Productions for creating this clip! Twitter: @AshyProductions

Thank you to everyone for watching/listening!

The Art of Editing: The Brains and Banter Podcast in Conversation with Writer, Comedian, and Actor Jack Barry

In this video clip – created by the mega talented Emmanuel Juma of Ashy Productions – the incredibly charming writer, actor, and comedian Jack Barry talks about stand up comedy and the art of editing. WE LOVE JACK BARRY!

Jack plays “Jack” in Mae Martin’s AMAZING television series Feel Good (2020) (Channel 4 and Netflix).

You’ll also recognize him from:

Starstruck (BBC/HBO Max)

Catastrophe (Channel 4)

The Russell Howard Hour (Sky One)

Cuckoo (BBC)

Dad’s Army: The Lost Episodes (UK Gold)

Elevenish (ITV2)

Turn Up Charlie (Netflix)

The Duchess (Netflix)

Jack has also written for Mock the Week and supported people like James Acaster (WOOO!), Joe Lycett, Marc Maron, and Russell Howard on tour. In sum, HE IS EXTRAORDINARILY TALENTED! We love you, Jack!

Website: https://www.jackbarry.co.uk/

Instagram: @iamjackbarry

Twitter: @JBazzler

**Please watch out for our recording with Jack and his brilliant partner Martina Rodriguez (she/her)!

Martina is an Argentinian currently living in London (UK) and received her BA Hons in Global Politics & International Relations from Birkbeck. She is a Spanish teacher, a Project Officer & Researcher at London School of Economics & Political Science, and freelance writer. Martina is also a member and co-founder of Feminist Assembly of Latin Americans, Ni Una Menos UK, and the Argentina Solidarity Campaign.

Martina is also one of our co-hosts, and we love her! So will you!

Thank you so much again to Emmanuel Juma with Ashy Productions for editing this video!

Twitter: @Ashy Productions

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/emmanuel-juma-216958229/?trk=people-guest_people_search-card&originalSubdomain=ca

Thank you also to The University of Manitoba (UM) Institute for the Humanities; UM’s Dean’s Office, Faculty of Arts; and to the UM’s Conference Sponsorship Program for providing funding for this project and its associated global forum “Redesigning Our World” (June 2022) – we are so grateful!

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Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/UMIHumanities

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The Brains and Banter Podcast in Conversation with Writer, Rapper, and Producer Calvin “Kalvonix” Tiu

In this episode of the Brains & Banter Podcast, we speak to the amazingly talented rapper, singer, producer, songwriter, motivational speaker, and mental health advocate Calvin “Kalvonix” Tiu! WE LOVE YOU, CALVIN!

Calvin “lives day to day life in hopes of inspiring others. Born with Cerebral Palsy, Calvin was often bullied by his peers. Walking on crutches or rolling in a wheelchair, Calvin began to feel useless and depressed. This was until he discovered Hip Hop at the age of 12. Utilizing the genre as a mode of self-expression, Kalvonix made it his duty to help others through art and creativity, and he hopes to create music for people to feel and connect with.”

Kalvonix’s original song “One Day I’ll Be Fine” went viral on Tik Tok in 2018.

Accomplishments:

Performed at the 2010 Winter Games

Published author at 23

LocFilesMedia Wildcard Champion

You can follow Kalvonix and check out his music here:

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/5PiQgNT434jnulMZHL2ZKC

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmIkfkGDE8aQ3e25IembHdQ

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kalvonix/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/Kalvonix

Thank you so much to the extremely talented Sean Beyak for editing this video – we are incredibly grateful!

Thank you also to The University of Manitoba (UM) Institute for the Humanities; UM’s Dean’s Office, Faculty of Arts; and to the UM’s Conference Sponsorship Program for providing funding for this project and its associated global forum “Redesigning Our World,” June 3 to 5, 2022.

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/umih___/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/UMIHumanities

Brains & Banter Podcast

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Twitter: @banterbrains

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thebrainsandbanter

Capitalism and The Arts – Writer, Actor, and Comedian Jack Barry on The Brains & Banter Podcast

In this video clip – created by the mega talented Emmanuel Juma of Ashy Productions – the incredibly charming writer, actor, and comedian Jack Barry talks about the effects the capitalist system is having on the arts and reminds us of how deeply connected we are to one another and to our planet. WE LOVE JACK BARRY!

Jack plays “Jack” in Mae Martin’s AMAZING television series Feel Good (2020) (Channel 4 and Netflix).

You’ll also recognize him from:

Starstruck (BBC/HBO Max)

Catastrophe (Channel 4)

The Russell Howard Hour (Sky One)

Cuckoo (BBC)

Dad’s Army: The Lost Episodes (UK Gold)

Elevenish (ITV2)

Turn Up Charlie (Netflix)

The Duchess (Netflix)

Jack has also written for Mock the Week and supported people like James Acaster (WOOO!), Joe Lycett, Marc Maron, and Russell Howard on tour. In sum, HE IS EXTRAORDINARILY TALENTED! We love you, Jack!

Website: https://www.jackbarry.co.uk/

Instagram: @iamjackbarry

Twitter: @JBazzler

**Please watch out for our recording with Jack and his brilliant partner Martina Rodriguez (she/her)!

Martina is an Argentinian currently living in London (UK) and received her BA Hons in Global Politics & International Relations from Birkbeck. She is a Spanish teacher, a Project Officer & Researcher at London School of Economics & Political Science, and freelance writer. Martina is also a member and co-founder of Feminist Assembly of Latin Americans, Ni Una Menos UK, and the Argentina Solidarity Campaign.

Martina is also one of our co-hosts, and we love her! So will you!

Thank you so much again to Emmanuel Juma with Ashy Productions for editing this video!

Twitter: @Ashy Productions

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/emmanuel-juma-216958229/?trk=people-guest_people_search-card&originalSubdomain=ca

Thank you also to The University of Manitoba (UM) Institute for the Humanities; UM’s Dean’s Office, Faculty of Arts; and to the UM’s Conference Sponsorship Program for providing funding for this project and its associated global forum “Redesigning Our World” (June 2022) – we are so grateful!

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/umih___/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/UMIHumanities

Brains & Banter Podcast

Instagram: @thebrainsandbanter

Twitter: @banterbrains

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thebrainsandbanter

The Problem with Social Media – Comedian, Writer, and Actor Jack Barry on The Brains & Banter Podcast

In this video clip – created by the mega talented Emmanuel Juma of Ashy Productions – the incredibly charming writer, actor, and comedian Jack Barry talks about the alienating aspects of social media with the Brains & Banter Podcast.

Jack plays “Jack” in Mae Martin’s AMAZING television series Feel Good (2020) (Channel 4 and Netflix).

You’ll also recognize him from:

Starstruck (BBC/HBO Max)

Catastrophe (Channel 4)

The Russell Howard Hour (Sky One)

Cuckoo (BBC)

Dad’s Army: The Lost Episodes (UK Gold)

Elevenish (ITV2)

Turn Up Charlie (Netflix)

The Duchess (Netflix)

Jack has also written for Mock the Week and supported people like James Acaster (WOOO!), Joe Lycett, Marc Maron, and Russell Howard on tour. In sum, HE IS EXTRAORDINARILY TALENTED! We love you, Jack!

Website: https://www.jackbarry.co.uk/

Instagram: @iamjackbarry

Twitter: @JBazzler

**Please watch out for our recording with Jack and his brilliant partner Martina Rodriguez (she/her)!

Martina is an Argentinian currently living in London (UK) and received her BA Hons in Global Politics & International Relations from Birkbeck. She is a Spanish teacher, a Project Officer & Researcher at London School of Economics & Political Science, and freelance writer. Martina is also a member and co-founder of Feminist Assembly of Latin Americans, Ni Una Menos UK, and the Argentina Solidarity Campaign.

Martina is also one of our co-hosts, and we love her! So will you!

Thank you so much again to Emmanuel Juma with Ashy Productions for editing this video!

Twitter: @Ashy Productions

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/emmanuel-juma-216958229/?trk=people-guest_people_search-card&originalSubdomain=ca

Thank you also to The University of Manitoba (UM) Institute for the Humanities; UM’s Dean’s Office, Faculty of Arts; and to the UM’s Conference Sponsorship Program for providing funding for this project and its associated global forum “Redesigning Our World” (June 2022) – we are so grateful!

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/umih___/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/UMIHumanities

Brains & Banter Podcast

Instagram: @thebrainsandbanter

Twitter: @banterbrains

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thebrainsandbanter

Therapy and Creativity – Writer, Actor, and Comedian Jack Barry on the Brains & Banter Podcast

In this video clip – created by the mega talented Emmanuel Juma of Ashy Productions – the incredibly charming writer, actor, and comedian Jack Barry talks to the Brains & Banter Podcast about the connections between therapy and creativity.

Jack plays “Jack” in Mae Martin’s AMAZING television series Feel Good (2020) (Channel 4 and Netflix).

You’ll also recognize him from:

Starstruck (BBC/HBO Max)

Catastrophe (Channel 4)

The Russell Howard Hour (Sky One)

Cuckoo (BBC)

Dad’s Army: The Lost Episodes (UK Gold)

Elevenish (ITV2)

Turn Up Charlie (Netflix)

The Duchess (Netflix)

Jack has also written for Mock the Week and supported people like James Acaster (WOOO!), Joe Lycett, Marc Maron, and Russell Howard on tour.

In sum, HE IS EXTRAORDINARILY TALENTED! We love you, Jack!

Website: https://www.jackbarry.co.uk/

Instagram: @iamjackbarry

Twitter: @JBazzler

**Watch out for our recording with Jack and his brilliant partner Martina Rodriguez (she/her)! Martina is an Argentinian currently living in London (UK) and received her BA Hons in Global Politics & International Relations from Birkbeck. She is a Spanish teacher, a Project Officer & Researcher at London School of Economics & Political Science, and freelance writer. Martina is also a member and co-founder of Feminist Assembly of Latin Americans, Ni Una Menos UK, and the Argentina Solidarity Campaign.

Martina is also one of our co-hosts, and we love her! So will you!

Thank you so much again to Emmanuel Juma with Ashy Productions for editing this video!

Twitter: @Ashy Productions

Thank you also to The University of Manitoba (UM) Institute for the Humanities; UM’s Dean’s Office, Faculty of Arts; and to the UM’s Conference Sponsorship Program for providing funding for this project and its associated global forum “Redesigning Our World” (June 2022) – we are so grateful!

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/umih___/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/UMIHumanities

Brains & Banter Podcast

Instagram: @thebrainsandbanter

Twitter: @banterbrains

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thebrainsandbanter

How Did Writer, Actor, and Comedian Jack Barry Get into Comedy?

In this video clip – created by the mega talented Emmanuel Juma of Ashy Productions – the incredibly charming writer, actor, and comedian Jack Barry talks to the Brains & Banter Podcast about how he got into comedy!

Jack plays “Jack” in Mae Martin’s AMAZING television series Feel Good (2020) (Channel 4 and Netflix).

You’ll also recognize him from:

Starstruck (BBC/HBO Max)

Catastrophe (Channel 4)

The Russell Howard Hour (Sky One)

Cuckoo (BBC)

Dad’s Army: The Lost Episodes (UK Gold)

Elevenish (ITV2)

Turn Up Charlie (Netflix)

The Duchess (Netflix)

Jack has also written for Mock the Week and supported people like James Acaster (WOOO!), Joe Lycett, Marc Maron, and Russell Howard on tour.

In sum, HE IS EXTRAORDINARILY TALENTED! We love you, Jack!

Website: https://www.jackbarry.co.uk/

Instagram: @iamjackbarry

Twitter: @JBazzler

 **Watch out for our recording with Jack and his brilliant partner Martina Rodriguez (she/her)!

Martina is an Argentinian currently living in London (UK) and received her BA Hons in Global Politics & International Relations from Birkbeck. She is a Spanish teacher, a Project Officer & Researcher at London School of Economics & Political Science, and freelance writer. Martina is also a member and co-founder of Feminist Assembly of Latin Americans, Ni Una Menos UK, and the Argentina Solidarity Campaign. Martina is also one of our co-hosts, and we love her! So will you!

Thank you so much again to Emmanuel Juma with Ashy Productions for editing this video!

Twitter: @Ashy Productions

Thank you also to the University of Manitoba (UM) Institute for the Humanities and to UM’s Dean’s Office, Faculty of Arts, for providing funding for this project – we are so grateful!

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/umih___/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/UMIHumanities

Brains & Banter Podcast

Instagram: @thebrainsandbanter

Twitter: @banterbrains

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thebrainsandbanter

Forthcoming UMIH Talk – “Expanding Our Perceptional Possibilities: Empathy, Creativity, & Interdisciplinarity”

I am excited to announce that I will be giving a (virtual) public lecture for the Institute for the Humanities – University of Manitoba (UMIH) on March 24! If you’re interested in attending, please email umih@umanitoba.ca for the Zoom link. It would be a joy to see you there!

My former students, Naaz Sidhu (Spoken Word Poet, Artist, Activist, and Sociology Student at Kwantlen Polytechnic University) and Emmanuel Juma (Video Editor with Ashy Productions and Philosophy Student at Kwantlen Polytechnic University) will be presenting as well! YOU WILL LOVE THEM!

Thank you also to the extremely talented Shosh Shalev-Minuk for allowing us to use your BEAUTIFUL painting for the poster, and thank you to Ekene with the UMIH for creating the poster!

Hopefully see you on the 24th!

The Climate Crisis: The Brains and Banter Podcast in Conversation with Professor Kehinde Andrews

In this excerpt from The Brains & Banter podcast, created by the very talented Emmanuel Juma of Ashy Productions, Kehinde Andrews, Professor of Black Studies at Birmingham City School of Social Sciences (UK), discusses the climate crisis (and its impact on the underdeveloped world), climate refugees, poverty, and COVID-19 (and the impact of lockdowns globally).

Professor Andrews is also an activist and author whose books include:

The New Age of Empire: How Racism & Colonialism Still Rule the World (2021)

Back to Black: Retelling Black Radicalism for the 21st Century (2018)

Resisting Racism: Race, Inequality and the Black Supplementary School Movement (2013)

Kehinde led the development of the Black Studies degree and is director of the Centre for Critical Social Research, founder of the Harambee Organisation of Black Unity, and co-chair of the Black Studies Association.

Thanks so much again, Kehinde – it was such a pleasure to get to speak with you!

Website: https://www.bcu.ac.uk/social-sciences/about-us/staff/criminology-and-sociology/kehinde-andrews

Twitter & Instagram: @kehinde_andrews

Emmanuel Juma (Ashy Productions), thank you for your amazing work!

Twitter: @AshyProductions

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