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Anthro.MP3
This is a student-led podcast that investigates the ancient to modern, biological to cultural, and fun to serious content we all want to explore more. Anthropology students want to share what they love about anthropology with you! They take the topics they find interesting, important, or relevant and delve deep into the research to create episodes that focus on our favorite field – anthropology! We invite you to join in and listen!
Who are the students behind the podcast? Meet the team >
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11. Winter Solstice Holidays
Tune in to the first episode of our holiday series: the Winter Solstice Holiday! Learn about the holidays and different traditions regarding the solstice.
10. Childhood and Parenting
This episode showcases and details the anthropological study of parenting, and too, the anthropology of childhood and human development. Listeners will learn about childhood psychology, effects of parental relationships, and how these influences affect one’s life.
9. The Afterlife of the Body
!!DISCLAIMER!! This episode talks about death and body donations. !!DISCLAIMER!! Featuring UMass Amherst Professor Dr. Ventura Pérez. In this episode of Anthro.MP3, we will dive into the world of body donation. Exploring its significance across different cultures and its role in medical education, research, and beyond.
8. War and Conflict
What is war, and why do we have it? These two questions will be explored deeply in today’s episode, as we look at violent versus peaceful behaviors in humans and other animals, interactions between nations and people over the course of human history, and what war brings to involved communities.
7. Alcohol and Cannabis
How people are taught to perceive drugs, particularly alcohol and cannabis, vary greatly between cultures. Today, we explore why these differences in relationships exist, how they differ between cultures, and the implications of these differences in smaller-scale communities a bit closer to home.
6. Comparative Mythology
Mythology encompasses any story or piece of lore related to a religion (including commonly practiced ones of modern day). In this episode, we explain that definition a bit further, and dive into comparing and contrasting some myths that have some really interesting similarities — as well as discussing the importance of comparing and defining myths from various religions.
5. What is Cultural Anthropology? Featuring UMass Amherst Professor Dr. Nicholas Caverly
Featuring UMass Amherst Professor Dr. Nicholas Caverly. In this episode, we introduce one of the 4 fields of Anthropology, Cultural Anthropology! We will hear from Dr. Caverly as he goes a little more in depth about the field and his research!
4. What is Archaeological Anthropology? Featuring UMass Amherst Professor Dr. Haeden Stewart
Featuring UMass Amherst Professor Dr. Haeden Stewart. In this episode, we introduce one of the 4 fields of Anthropology, Archaeological Anthropology! We will hear from Dr. Stewart as he goes a little more in depth about the field and his research!
3. What Is Biological Anthropology? Featuring UMass Amherst Professor Dr. Achsah Dorsey
Featuring UMass Amherst Professor Dr. Achsah Dorsey. In this episode, we introduce one of the 4 fields of Anthropology, Biological Anthropology! We will hear from Dr. Dorsey as she goes a little more in depth about the field and her research!
2. What is Linguistic Anthropology? Featuring UMass Amherst Professor Dr. Lynnette Arnold
Featuring UMass Amherst Professor Dr. Lynnette Arnold. In this episode, we introduce one of the 4 fields of Anthropology, Linguistic Anthropology! We will hear from Dr. Arnold as she goes a little more in depth about the field and her research!
1. What is Anthropology?
What is Anthropology? Want a starting point for jumping into the world of anthropology? This is a great place to begin. Come meet our team and hear about our passion.
Meet the Team
Claire
Hello! My name is Claire, and I’m one of your hosts! I have a focus in archaeology and cultural heritage, and I really enjoy listening to podcasts, especially about mythology and folklore. I also have a double major in creative writing and a minor in classical archaeology, and I can’t wait to share my love for anthro with everyone.
Phuong
Hi, my name is Phuong and I’m part of the tech crew! I love talking about primates… ask me about my favorite monkey! I’m excited to be on this podcast and hope to educate more people on the broad, broad field of anthropology.
Yueming
Hi! I’m Yueming. I’m one of the tech crews. I love archaeology and the process of creating a podcast. It’s so much fun while editing the recordings. This podcast gives me a chance to combine these two interesting works. Hope you will enjoy our episodes!
Amber
Hi my name is Amber! I am a host and I am very excited to be part of getting this podcast started! I am an anthropology and political science double major and completed an environmental science minor. I love interviewing professors and sharing knowledge in the field of anthropology, I especially enjoy Medical Anthropology and human-ecology related topics!
Emily
Hi! My name is Emily! I’m part of the tech crew! I love all of anthropology, and I’m especially interested in archaeology. I’m an Anthropology and CS double major as well as a linguistics minor. I’m excited to help others learn about anthropology, whether that’s working in the background or even talking in episodes one day!
Anna
Hi! My name is Anna and I am a host and researcher for Anthro.MP3. I am a graduating Anthropology major with a focus on cultural and economic anthropology. I love learning about the world through the lens of anthropology and sharing this knowledge with others!
Lee Ling
Hello everyone! My name is Lee Ling Unitt and I am graduating as a double major in Legal Studies and Anthropology with a concentration in Culture. I’m very passionate about traveling, photography, fashion, and a large variety of outdoor hobbies. One other thing I find very important in my life is enjoying the nuances of human connection. Whether that be fleeting moments with strangers or long intimate conversations with friends or family – I cherish it all. That is the main reason why I love Anthropology and our podcast, Anthro.mp3, so much (shameless plug, sorry). They both focus on the beauty of shared humanity, what more can you simply ask for?
Lily
Hello! I do a little bit of everything for the Podcast, but mainly host! I’m a double major in Psychology and Anthropology, I find the cross-overs of the fields to be fascinating. My passions include travel, creative writing, and fitness. My favorite thing about Anthropology is that you can see any topic through an anthropological lens! Cultural anthropology is my favorite subfield and I’m excited to explore it on this podcast!
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