The Sociologist's Dojo Podcast

The Sociologist's Dojo is a blog and podcast that analyzes film and popular culture using the Sociological Perspective. Episodes usually focus on a particular film or piece of popular culture that the Host and Guest will analyze. Episodes released monthly.

The Sociologist's Dojo Podcast is a tv podcast hosted by Unknown Host, with 69 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80.

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  Episode 66: Black Girl Representation in Coming of Age Films with Dr. Kaylyn Coghill

  Sep 24, 20262h 7m

  On this month's episode of The Sociologist's Dojo Podcast, we look into the subject of Black Girl Reprersentation in Coming of Age Films. The Host, together with Interdisciplinary Scholar and Community Educator, Dr. Kay Coghill, collectively discuss a variety of themes including: Misogynoir, the adultification of young Black Girls and the erasure of Black Girlhood in film. Enjoy! Production Notes Intro (0:00-2:15) The Basics of Dr. Kay (2:16-31:02) What Dr. Kay "Stans" for: (Crafting/Journaling, Beyonce, Meghan the Stallion, and Cardi B) Pop Culture's Soft Power impact on Decision making (Consumerism)] Frustration with the use of "Guilty Pleasures" as a veil for discrimination Dr. Kay's Research (31:03-49:43) Hip Hop Feminism Misogynoir Hood Rat Scholarship The Basics of Black Girl Representation (49:44-72:19) Criteria and Examples The "Adultification" of Black Children The Importance of Black Girl Representation Digital Black Feminism Alt Black Girls and Respectability Politics Historical Context (72:20-99:19) Period with most Black Girl Representation (90's -early 00's) Being Present vs. Being Centered The Impact and reflection of Civil Rights and Social Justice on these Representations How these respresentations are used Generational Conflict in Black Girl Films Timelessness of Stories Social Analysis (99:20-123:34) The White Malesness of Coming of Age Films The Focus on Black Victimization POC having to find themselves in White Stories The Erasure of Black Girls Sociology vs. Art Authenticity vs. Stereotypes Films as an antidote to Misogynoir Outtro (123:35-127:13) Plugs and Socials * ll Clips used under Fair Use * Links Dr. Kay's Website Dr. Kay's Scholarly Work Sesali Bowen: Bad Fat Black Girl Notes from a Trap Feminist Joan Morgan: When Chickenheads Come Home to Roost: A Hip Hop Feminist breaks it down Legacy Russell: Glitch Feminism: A Manifesto Aria Halliday: The Black Girlhood Studies Collection Ashley Wade Green The Sociologist's Dojo Blog Next Essay: Alan J. Pakula's "Paranoid Trilogy": The Parallax View (Early October) Next Episode: Episiode 67: The Newsies Franchise with Dr. Emily Hamilton-Honey (Late Octorber)

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  Episode 65: The Dojo's 2026 Summer Movie Round-Up

  Aug 27, 20261h 35m

  On this month's guestless episode of The Sociologist's Dojo Podcast, The Host rounds out the 2026 Summer Movie season with the 18 films they saw in the theater between the begining of May through the beginning of August 2026. There were some plesant surprises, and some predictable mediocrity that made up this year's list. Expect some to reemerge on the end of the year list, while others will (hopefully) fade into obscurity. There were also a few hidden gem honorable mentions watched on select streaming services. Enjoy! Production Notes: Because this episode contains a list of films that will be gone over in detail, the usually meticulous production notes will be suspended. Note: All of the films mentioned can be found on the blog and podcast's Letterboxd page Read the latest essay on the blog here All Clips were used under Faire Use.

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  Episode 64: The Karate Kid Franchise Part II with Dr. Ted Preston

  Jun 25, 20262h 4m

  On this month's episode of The Sociologist's Dojo Podcast Dr. Ted Preston Professor of Philosophy at Rio Hondo College and the Host conclude their discussion of "The Miyagi-verse" and The Karate Kid Franchise. Listen to Part I Here in Part II: The Host and Dr. Preston discuss the 80's commodification of the series, Terry Silver's embodiment of 80's Cocaine-fueled corporate villainy, and the depictions of Vietnam before looking at the displays of masculinity, and the representations of social class and parental/mentor forms of socialization. We lock-in during this second Part. Enjoy. Production Notes: Intro: 0:00-3:13 "Previously on" Historical Context (Concluded): 3:14-48:41 The films and the show representing the time they were produced Reganite deregulation, Nostalgia marketing and the 80's commodification of the franchise Terry Silver: A personification of 80's Cocaine-fueled corporate greed The Depictions of Vietnam and the impact of US Colonialism Social Analysis 48:42-118:00 Trauma, Arrested Development and PTSD Tangent 1: Just a local "special interest" story Depictions of Masculinity in the Franchise Parent/Mentor Socialization The Cinematic relationship with political polarization Tangent 2: Learning about Reality through Cinema Race, Orientalism, and the cultural appropriation of Asian culture through a Whiteness Lens Representation of social class struggles and its impact on Storytelling Outtro: 118:01-124:19 Personal Rankings of the Franchise Plugs Next Essay: "The Paranoid Trilogy of Allan J. Pakula: An Introduction (August 1st) Next Episodes The Dojo's 2026 Summer Movie Round Up (Late August) All Clips used under Faire Use Links Vader's Flesh is Sacred: Disability Personhood and Victimhood Through 80's Representations of Robots and Cyborgs Episode(s) 52 and 53 The Rambo Franchise Part I and Part II Wax On: 'The Karate Kid' and Me by Ralph Macchio The Karate Kid Franchise Sound tracks Clip 1- Miyagi Karate , Clip 2 "I like that" , Clip 3 A Reformed Terry , Clip 4 Kreese Therapy Clip 5 Kreese Apologizes , Clip 6 Johnny Confronts , Clip 7 Miyagi vs Daniel, Clip , Clip 9 Child labor Clip 10 Child Abuse , Clip 11 Child Soldiers

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  Episode 63: The Karate Kid Franchise Part I with Dr. Ted Preston

  May 21, 20262h 3m

  On this month's episode of The Sociologist's Dojo Podcast, Dr. Ted Preston, Professor of Philosophy at Rio Hondo College returns for another Franchise deep-dive. This time, our sights are set on The Karate Kid. Here in Part 1, of this two part episode, we catch up with Dr. Preston's teaching/research and take a biographical detour or two as we discuss the Franchise's basics, its contribution to the 80's "Karate Craze" and its surprising representation of the consequences of Japanese Internment during WWII in earlier installments. This first episode has a long runway and can meander a bit. But the conversation is so good that you'll find it worthwhile. The conclusion of this conversation will be released with Part II in Mid-June. Stay Tuned. Production Notes: Intro: 0:00-4:18 Producer's Note- A two-part episode Recording Date Jan 2026 Catching up with Dr. Preston's work 4:19-7:17 Practical Stoicism The Basics of The Karate Kid Franchise 7:18-28:50 Disclaimer: We're Academic Fans not published schloars on The Karate Kid The Components of "The Miyagi-verse" Tangent 1 "Legacy Franchises" The Soft Power of the Franchise Cinematic catnip for mediocre, middle aged, straight white men. Historical Context (Part 1) 28:51-122:09 Biographical Context: Dr. Preston: Karate on the Playground Tangent 2 "The Problem with Streaming Content and escalation of the films and series" Biographical Context: Brian's Frenetic Franchise viewing order A Karate Soap Opera ( A WWE Comparison) Tangent 3 "Daniel misinterpreting Miyagi's lessons" A Gap in Storytelling between the Original films and Cobra Kai The inception and creation of Cobra Kai: a cultural product Tangent 4 "The Martial Arts of the Show" The Film's impact on "The 80's Karate Craze" Reckoning with Japanese Internment in an underdog film about bullying Outtro 122:10-122:54 Next Episode: Episode 64: The Karate Kid Franchise Part II with Dr. Ted Preston All clips used under Faire Use Links: All the Franchise Trailers "Sweep the Leg" No Nore Kings Bro Mitzvah episode "HIMYM" Daniel is the Real Bully video essay The Karate Kid Cartoon Opening Van Damme Scream Bloodsport The Karate Kid clips: Clip 1 Clip 2 Clip 3 Clip 4 Wax On: 'The Karate Kid' and Me by Ralph Macchio

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  Episode 62: The Zone of Interest with Dr. Courtenay Stallings

  Apr 16, 20261h 59m

  On this month's episode of The Sociologist's Dojo Podcast Dr. Courtenay Stallings of Pepperdine University returns to discuss Jonathan Glazer's 2023 Harrowingly dramatic period piece, The Zone of Interest. Discussion topics include: 'death thrifting' the banality of evil and historical parallels with the current political climate Enjoy! Production Notes: Intro: (0:00-2:13) On the Death of David Lynch: (2:14-12:39) Grief and parasocial relationships Eulogizing David Lynch through Qualitative Research Update on Dr. Stallings Work (12:40-18:05) Other Podcast Appearences A Germinating Book Project Basics of 'The Zone of Interest' (18:06-27:50) Plot Synopsis Trivia Historical Context (27:51-67:25) Initial reactions Parallels with Current Events Part 1 Living the Nazi Dream Complicating the "Evil Nazi" archetype Learning how to commit genocide from history 'history' as a thin veil for racism Funding by the Polish Film institute Social Analysis (67:26-112:08) The Banality of Evil (Normalization and Complacency) Parallels with Current Events Part II (I.C.E.) Nazi 'death thrifting' vs. Civil Forefeiture by Police Capitalism as amoral and apathetic Pop culture's role in obfuscating the fact that Social Justice is an anomaly and not the norm Voting and Political Action Outtro (112:09-118:49) The Legacy of The Zone of Interest Plugs and Socials Upcoming Essays and Episodes Note: All clips used under Fair Use Links and References: Blue Rose Mag Browning Ordinary Men Ian Kurshaw Books The Color of Law by Richard Rothstein Political Assassinations: Dressing up like cops Narrative Dystopias and Trump Era Policies Essay The Zone of Interest Trailer Patton Oswalt: Annhilation Next on the Blog: The Films of Julia Ducournau: Alpha Next on the Podcast: The Karate Kid Franchise Part 1 with Dr. Ted Preston

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