Category Archives: Chapter 7

Pre-Class Video: Klingon Style

Posted on January 24, 2014 by Ralph Hanson

Today in class we’re opening up by going Klingon Style! (And if you want to know more about the Gangnam Style phenomenon, check out these guest posts from Charley Reed! Klingon Style  Parody Video

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Pre-class video: They Might Be Giant performing “You’re On Fire”

Posted on January 15, 2014 by Ralph Hanson

My pre-class video for today is a music video from the awesome band They Might Be Giants.

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Remembering Peter O’Toole

Posted on December 16, 2013 by Ralph Hanson

Actor Peter O’Toole died today at the age of 81. He has been my favorite actor since I was in high school.   Here are a few of the reasons why: “I’m not an actor, I’m a movie star!” – My … Continue reading →

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Link Ch. 7 – Cover versions can transform songs: Robyn’s “Call Your Girlfriend”

Posted on December 2, 2013 by Ralph Hanson

UPDATE: Want to see another great original and cover? Check out Dolly Parton and Whitney Houston doing their own versions of Parton’s “I’ll Always Love You.” I had not heard of the pop singer Robyn until recently when podcaster Brian … Continue reading →

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A few hints for radio storytelling

Posted on November 13, 2013 by Ralph Hanson

My students in my interpretive reporting class are going to be hosting an hour-long radio program to talk about the stories they are doing about the role of the international community at UNK.  Here are a few links that can … Continue reading →

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Questions Worth Asking (Maybe)

Posted on November 6, 2013 by Ralph Hanson

Is Blockbuster Dead or Canadian? Mostly dead, at least when it comes to physical media.  Who knew it was still even alive? (Don’t remember the great category Dead or Canadian from MTV’s old game show Remote Control? Why can’t the … Continue reading →

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Reposting: Girl Talk & Girl Walk Links

Posted on October 16, 2013 by Ralph Hanson

Had a request from one of my students to repost this: Here are links to posts talking about mashup artist Gregg Gillis’s performances as Girl Talk, and of the great dance film Girl Walk // All Day. Link Ch. 7 … Continue reading →

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Questions Worth Asking (Maybe)

Posted on September 23, 2013 by Ralph Hanson

Who has America’s oldest college newspaper? At least eight different papers claim the title.  Of course, each paper uses its own standard to determine the “oldest.”  (Thanks to College Media Matters from the Associated Collegiate Press) How sexist were ads … Continue reading →

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Media News Roundup

Posted on September 10, 2013 by Ralph Hanson

The Rise and Fall of the Internet-Predecessor ARPANET A cool animated GIF that shows how the original wide-sale host-to-host network grew and eventually declined.  Fascinating pre-history of the Internet.  Miley Loses Vogue Cover Over Twerking at VMAs You have to … Continue reading →

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Questions Worth Asking (Maybe)

Posted on September 5, 2013 by Ralph Hanson

Has the balancing act between cable/satellite providers and content companies hit the breaking point? Maybe.  Dish and Disney get ready for a showdown over ESPN.  This could make the Time Warner Cable/CBS dispute look like paddycake! HT @mediatwit What did … Continue reading →

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