Swerve South

In this Swerve South Student Popup, Paul Mora presents two student podcasts that work together to present a multifaceted look at gender and sexuality. The episode features two segments: the first examines LGBTQ+ representations in popular TV shows, while the second dives into the complexities of LGBTQ+ health care and its portrayal in the media. Special guest Vanessa Charlotte join

Join us for the latest installment of Swerve South's Student Popup series, where Sophia Purvis delves into the iconic New York saga of friendship, fashion, and finding oneself in "Sex and the City" and its modern-day continuation, "And Just Like That...". In this episode, Sophia, under the guidance of Dr. Jaime Harker’s English 384: The Queer ’90s course, explores the intricate

In the inaugural “Swerve South Student Popup,” Jaleah Walker takes us on a captivating journey through the evolution of roller skating. Crafted as a project for Dr. Theresa Starkey’s Gender Studies 201 course, this episode delves into how roller skating has historically provided an avenue for women to challenge and transcend societal norms. From its inception in the 19th cent

Welcome to Season Eight of the Swerve South podcast! Today, Jaime Harker and Theresa Starkey kick off an unprecedented season dedicated to showcasing the diverse and insightful work of students in University of Mississippi’s Gender Studies classes. This special season launches in conjunction with the 2024 Isom Student Gender Conference, highlighting critical conversations and res

Welcome to another engaging episode of Swerve South! Today, Jaime Harker is in conversation with Julie Enszer, discussing the indomitable spirit and legacy of the late poet Minnie Bruce Pratt. Journey through their personal experiences with Pratt's poetic world and reflect upon her pivotal role within feminist communities.

Welcome to this episode of Swerve South! Join Jaime and Theresa on a nostalgic journey as they discuss the recent documentary, "Judy Blume Forever." This documentary delves deep into Blume's life and the indelible mark her books left on countless young readers. Our hosts reminisce about the pivotal role Blume's books played during their adolescence, especially growing up in conserv

Welcome to Season Seven of Swerve South Podcast! In this inaugural episode, Jaime Harker and Theresa Starkey unravel a captivating discussion about the revolutionary impact of online communities on the publishing industry. They also touch upon the crucial topic of bypassing traditional gatekeepers and its implications on the literary ecosystem. But the conversation doesn't end ther

What does it mean to know your body? Tune in to hear Jaime and Theresa discuss literature, feminist education, and the cultural moments that help us understand embodiment.

Tune in this week as Jaime and Operations Coordinator, Kevin Cozart, interview UM English MFA graduate and current USC Ph.D candidate, Matt Kessler, about founding Oxford’s queer scene with events like Oxford’s first drag show, Code: Pink, and Oxford Pride. While studying creative writing at UM, Kessler began to reflect on the importance of finding queer community. “Every spa

Join us again this week as Jaime Harker interviews two poets and creative writing professors, Beth Ann Fennelly, former Mississippi Poet Laureate and Academy of American Poets Laureate Fellow, and Kate Leland, associate editor of Sibling Rivalry Press, about the process of creating The Glitterary Festival. For full details, visit: http://www.sarahisomcenter.org/swerve-south/2022/4/