Anarchaeologist

Soup and Sandwich Meal Deal : Episode 2 – Games, Egypt and Society

Tristan — Wed, 19 Aug 2015 07:45:29 +0000

Hello Everyone or alternatively helo pawb if you are Welsh!

Once again I am joined by Mr. Soup from ArchaeoSoup Productions bringing a somewhat respectable air to the chaotic show! We talk topical stories in archaeology, Nefertiti’s Tomb and why that ties into press releases and sensationalism in the media. Next up we talk about how history is misread by society and Mr. soup and I get into a bit of a back and forth about the purpose of history.

We discuss the reaction to the recent Motherboard article by Andrew Reinhard and what that means for archaeology.

Are you a meta – processual archaeologist?

WARNING : Terrible jokes, really bad puns and a chaotic conversation

Episode 23: EAA Glasgow, Social Media and Ask an Archaeologist

Tristan — Wed, 12 Aug 2015 17:36:13 +0000

Hello Everyone – so I lost episode 22 – oops, sorry.

Instead I am producing an episode here and now and with many more detintely in the pipeline. Today’s episode talks about my new job, EAA Glasgow 2015 conference and what I have coming up for you in the next couple of weeks. An important message I would like to share is that of how speaking online isn’t something we should do lightly, in fact, we should actually be more ready to listen to others and what they have to say rather than making sure our voice is the loudest in the room 100% of the time. It can be doifficult to feel heard especially in the ocean of voices on the internet, but we should take this time we have to listen and engage – listen and Retweet. If you want to read the whole thing you can find a link here to the blog.

Finishing off the episode with a little segment called Ask An Archaeologist with questions from my Twitter feed! Thank you all for sending them in!

The League of Nerds Podcast – 085 Cancer ‘cures’ and cannabis

Episode 21 : Tim Hunt, Biblical Vases and the Importance of Archaeology

Tristan — Sat, 27 Jun 2015 13:10:58 +0000

Hello Everyone, sorry for the late release of this episode, I want to justify it with complaining about my life but I digress here is an episode of me rambling for an age. I would be in error if I didn’t mention Tim Hunt and his recent comments (old news now) – relating to our own specific conversations in archaeology. Next up a story about a biblical vase and a name that appeared in the Bible. News about the Kennewick Man. I finish the episode with a rant about the importance of Archaeology because it wouldn’t be me if I didn’t!

Links:

http://news.discovery.com/history/archaeology/rare-inscription-bearing-biblical-name-found-in-israel-150616.htm

Episode 20.5 : Announcements And Updates

Tristan — Sun, 14 Jun 2015 19:50:11 +0000

Hello everyone, this is a quick update abotu what’s happening over the next number of months with the Anarchaeologist podcast. I am having to spread myself quite thin and I really don’t want to keep apologising for not releasing. I am thinking of changing to the format in the meantime to a “The Anarchaeologist Speaks” type in a bid to use what small time I have free to give you your well deserved episodes.

Thank you to everyone who has interacted and talked to me on Twitter and elsewhere – you are amazing and keep me going

Thanks

Tristan

Episode 20: Gabe and Tristan Battle For the Truth

Tristan — Wed, 10 Jun 2015 18:23:04 +0000

Hello and welcome back to a crowning example of what really happens when archaeologists talk at length. Gabe Moshenska makes a return to the show, bringing us up to date on his Oral Histories project but soon enough a wider conversation on the presentation of the Second World War and how history is used by various political factions to back up their own ideas. Furthermore we descend even deeper into the world of Political Correctness, the right wing and how archaeology can be part of rediscovering history.
WARNING: Contains Dirty Leftist Propaganda and possibly a profanity or two (I did try to edit them out)

Twitter:

@ArchPodNet

@GabeMoshenska

@Anarchaeologist

Episode 19: Zenobie Wan Has Taught me Well

Tristan — Wed, 13 May 2015 17:11:23 +0000

Todays episode transcends the atlantic ocean to bring the wonderful Zenobie Garrett, Archaeologist living in New York but originally from Illinoise. We talk Mediveal archaeology and how it isn’t what you normally expect and how public archaeology is the most important thing we can engage in. I comment on the culture of archaeologists and Zenobie drops a few puns. We talk about what archaeology is and why we were both drawn to it.
Find Zenobie on twitter @ZenobieWan

Episode 18 : Archaeodeath : Discussing the Pestiferous

Tristan — Wed, 29 Apr 2015 05:00:49 +0000

Today we go into the depths of death; to the bottom of the pit to discover the man behind the blog Archaeodeath. Today’s guest is Proffessor Howard Williams of the University of Chester, England. Here we discuss the meaning of death in archaeology and the role of Mortuary Archaeology as a specialisation. Despite this morbid topic, we have a wonderful chat about comedy, humour and not being super serious all the time (in fact sometimes it pays to be funny). Professor Williams explains the story behind his recent blog post on studying cemeteries.

We also talk about who can speak out and what it means to be offensive as a Professor in a University or as a young career archaeologist.

I discuss how metal and archaeology can come together and what the best rap battle between archaeologists could be.

If you want to check out Professor Williams’ Blog you can find it here, and if you want to follow him on Twitter click here

Head on over to the Archaeology Podcast Network for more great shows!

If you want to contact me : admin@anarchaeologist.co.uk or tristan@archaeologypodcastnetwork.com

Soup and Sandwich Meal Deal

Tristan — Mon, 27 Apr 2015 17:18:05 +0000

Today’s special episode of the Anarchaeologist podcast is a lively news commentary on the latest archaeological news hitting the headlines. I am joined by Mr. Soup of Archaeosoup Productions to dissect and examine stories on cannibals, cognition and champagne. we go head to head in the worst archaeology jokes we can think of.

Stay tuned for this week’s normal episode on Wednesday on the topic of ArchaeoDeath, in the meantime, head on over to the Archaeology Podcast Network to hear the other shows!

Mr Soup
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The Anarchaeologist Speaks : Cannibalism, Picts and Online resources

Tristan — Wed, 22 Apr 2015 11:05:54 +0000

Hello everyone, apologies for last week’s no show – this week I’ll bring an extra special The Anarchaeologist Speaks – which it seems is becoming a more regular feature, especially for those who like me talking for around 15 minutes

Archaeotech Live
Stories:

Cannibalism in Gough’s Cave – http://www.nhm.ac.uk/nature-online/life/human-origins/humans-in-britain/goughs-cave-cannibalism/index.html

Pictish Fort in North East Scotland – http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-north-east-orkney-shetland-32325310

Roman Burial Online resource – http://archaeologydataservice.ac.uk/archives/view/romangl/

Twitter – Podcasts

@Davidmaier7 – Podcast without Borders

@StrangerCons – Stranger Conversations

@Musingsofashibe – Musings Of a Shibe

@wiretechgirl @AngelsFreak7 – Dark Angels Pretty Freaks

@liarcitypodcast _ liar City Podcast

@poddigest – Podcast Digest

Episode 17 The Anarchaeologist Speaks

Tristan — Wed, 01 Apr 2015 07:00:16 +0000

HARK! The trowels no longer shuffle in the dirt and the test pits have been dug. This week’s episode settles down with Tristan aka The Anarchaeologist, as he goes on a tirade about news stories almost a month old. Fear not, dear listener, despite lacking topicality, Tristan assures me that his tone is witty, relentless and slightly over the top.

If you had ideas about ISIS or The Temple of the Monkey, prepare to be amazed at even more questions and pondering as well as some food for thought.

The Anarchaeologist will return to normal programming with the next episode, in the meantime I leave you in the capable hands and warm tones of Tristan Boyle