The Sociology of Everything Podcast

In this episode, Eric Hsu and Louis Everuss take the elevator to the severed floor of where they work so that their innies can talk about the sociological aspects of a television show they both really like, Apple TV+'s Severance. Partly drawing from a chapter written by Palmer and Schueths in the edited volume, Reintegrating Severance, Eric and Louis explore how ideas found in classical sociology can be used to ‘illumonate’ aspects of what we see unfolding in the show's first two seasons. Eric and Louis warn listeners that spoilers for the show are aplenty, so if you haven't watched Seasons 1 and 2 of the show, you might want to sit this one out.Music and sound effects for this episode come from various sources and is licensed under the Creative Commons 0 License, the Creative Commons Attribution License 3.0, EFF Open Audio License, or is covered by a SFX (Multi-Use) License or a Commercial License from Epidemic Sound (www.epidemicsound.com). Tracks include:https://freesound.org/people/Tuben/sounds/272044/https://www.epidemicsound.com/track/yrihocqESJ/https://www.epidemicsound.com/sound-effects/tracks/aa2f842f-1dc6-487c-b35d-932422721468/https://www.epidemicsound.com/track/OcH616ujET/https://freesound.org/people/djlprojects/sounds/413641/https://www.epidemicsound.com/track/49eBs9LhPB/https://www.epidemicsound.com/track/7pXD5Vw3m9/https://www.epidemicsound.com/track/Ge4zoQrQS6/https://www.epidemicsound.com/track/A2V5xRtt5S/The opinions expressed in the Sociology of Everything podcast are that of the hosts and/or guest speakers. They do not necessarily reflect the opinions of anyone else at UniSA or the institution at large.The Sociology of Everything podcast | www.sociologypodcast.com

In this episode, Eric Hsu and Louis Everuss spotlight the sociological concept of medicalization and Peter Conrad’s influential understanding of this idea, as captured in Conrad’s chapter in Medical Sociology on the Move. Eric and Louis’s coverage of Conrad’s account of medicalization perhaps unsurprisingly leads them to talk about some pretty weird topics. These include Tucker Carlson’s interest in testicle tanning, how Louis asks his GP friend to take his blood pressure until he gets the reading he wants, and Eric and Louis both still having full heads of hair.Music and sound effects for this episode come from various sources and is licensed under the Creative Commons 0 License, the Creative Commons Attribution License 3.0, EFF Open Audio License, or is covered by a SFX (Multi-Use) License or a Commercial License from Epidemic Sound (www.epidemicsound.com). Tracks include:https://freesound.org/people/Tuben/sounds/272044/https://www.epidemicsound.com/track/mNiHfAoXYS/https://www.epidemicsound.com/track/49eBs9LhPB/https://www.epidemicsound.com/track/Auyt43gJVD/https://www.epidemicsound.com/sound-effects/tracks/fde11e40-68a3-4b46-b987-e6ae070cf6dd/https://freesound.org/people/ChunaawChika09/sounds/581807/https://www.epidemicsound.com/track/A2V5xRtt5S/https://www.epidemicsound.com/track/buOh7KtGgd/The opinions expressed in the Sociology of Everything podcast are that of the hosts and/or guest speakers. They do not necessarily reflect the opinions of anyone else at UniSA or the institution at large.The Sociology of Everything podcast | www.sociologypodcast.com

In this episode, Eric Hsu and Louis Everuss launch the fourth season of their podcast by examining a concept that sociologists continue to engage with to produce insightful understandings of how social life is gendered. They use Connell and Messerschmidt's article in Gender & Society and an earlier piece by Connell in Teachers College Record to explore how the concept of hegemonic masculinity has been theorised, applied, critiqued, and refined in various sociological discussions. Louis does three things of note in this episode. He recounts a time he felt pressured to get in a fight at a nightclub. He admits he's never seen Back to the Future. And he wonders why he isn't receiving more cash in envelopes from podcast listeners. Music and sound effects for this episode come from various sources and is licensed under the Creative Commons 0 License, the Creative Commons Attribution License 3.0, EFF Open Audio License, or is covered by a SFX (Multi-Use) License or a Commercial License from Epidemic Sound (www.epidemicsound.com). Tracks include:https://freesound.org/people/Tuben/sounds/272044/https://www.epidemicsound.com/track/xO2QwSlKHf/https://www.epidemicsound.com/sound-effects/tracks/81383ee2-40cf-4750-a20b-95b9ea28ec58/https://www.epidemicsound.com/track/Auyt43gJVD/https://www.epidemicsound.com/track/A2V5xRtt5S/https://www.epidemicsound.com/sound-effects/tracks/4364b350-da9c-4fb1-9bb8-2073d91e7625/https://www.epidemicsound.com/track/Gicq7Ti4tJ/https://www.epidemicsound.com/sound-effects/tracks/f2c96e92-c270-4238-ac59-b5d846c3b2af/https://www.epidemicsound.com/sound-effects/tracks/3164c95a-57c2-4b6f-9dd7-5dc244262316/https://www.epidemicsound.com/track/L4nmsegX0X/The opinions expressed in the Sociology of Everything podcast are that of the hosts and/or guest speakers. They do not necessarily reflect the opinions of anyone else at UniSA or the institution at large.The Sociology of Everything podcast | www.sociologypodcast.com

In this episode, Eric Hsu and Louis Everuss have a discussion about the idea of the Anthropocene, a concept that was originally developed within the field of Geology. Despite it not being formally recognised as a defined geological period in 2024 by the International Commission on Stratigraphy, the Anthropocene continues to feature in various discussions across different fields and sectors of society. But how might sociologists contribute to some of these conversations? Eva Lövbrand et al.'s article in Global Environmental Change put forward some compelling proposals, which Eric and Louis seek to make sense of. Notable in this episode is Eric's retelling of a time he ordered a very small side salad when he was out with friends during high school. Music and sound effects for this episode come from various sources and is licensed under the Creative Commons 0 License, the Creative Commons Attribution License 3.0, EFF Open Audio License, or is covered by a SFX (Multi-Use) License or a Commercial License from Epidemic Sound (www.epidemicsound.com). Tracks include:https://freesound.org/people/Tuben/sounds/272044/ https://www.epidemicsound.com/sound-effects/tracks/e1b22011-03a7-45b5-be21-7930691156d9/https://www.epidemicsound.com/sound-effects/tracks/f08d5262-f8b9-4ca1-8d9a-790e04372f73/https://www.epidemicsound.com/sound-effects/tracks/f45b4ad6-19af-43db-891c-88caa1182189/https://www.epidemicsound.com/sound-effects/tracks/e7f2c7bc-824d-428b-aedc-11ad6691d3e4/https://www.epidemicsound.com/sound-effects/tracks/a5e152a8-7983-4637-b54f-5cd7dd7e9da6/https://www.epidemicsound.com/track/4pM4ldz5RD/ https://freesound.org/people/JPMusic82/sounds/415511/The opinions expressed in the Sociology of Everything podcast are that of the hosts and/or guest speakers. They do not necessarily reflect the opinions of anyone else at UniSA or the institution at large.The Sociology of Everything podcast | www.sociologypodcast.com

Join a thought-provoking discussion on how digital technologies are reshaping borders and migration. The hosts explore the concept of borders as fluid social constructs rather than fixed entities. They dive into the complexities of digital identities, emphasizing issues of bias and exclusion. The interplay between technology and border management raises questions of accountability in automated systems. Lastly, discover how travelers navigate these digital landscapes, transforming their experiences in the process.

Celebrate 10,000 Spotify followers with a humorous dive into Donald Trump's sociological appeal. Explore the complexities of political allegiance and the polarized landscape of today's discourse. Delve into how hyper-masculinity shapes Trump's image and resonates with certain demographics. Uncover the emotional dynamics driving his supporters' loyalty, revealing feelings of disenfranchisement and local allegiances. Finally, reflect on Trump's global influence as the election nears and the importance of understanding across ideological divides.

In this episode, Eric Hsu and Louis Everuss discuss what it means to be 'authentic' in the context of tourism. By examining the work of Ning Wang, they consider how authenticity in tourism research can be conceptualised in a number of different ways. One of these ways leads Louis to recount a time Eric ruined a sightseeing excursion they once went on. Louis also explains in this episode why he enjoys watching Antiques Roadshow. Not to be outdone, Eric wonders aloud where people defecate when they go bushwalking in Australia. Music and sound effects for this episode come from various sources and is licensed under the Creative Commons 0 License, the Creative Commons Attribution License 3.0, EFF Open Audio License, or is covered by a SFX (Multi-Use) License. Tracks include:https://freesound.org/people/Tuben/sounds/272044/https://freesound.org/people/flood-mix/sounds/413342/https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:W._A._Mozart_-_Don_Giovanni_-_01._Ouverture_(Josef_Krips,_Wiener_Staatsoper,_1955).ogghttps://freesound.org/people/thearchiveguy99/sounds/658932/https://freesound.org/people/JPMusic82/sounds/415511/The opinions expressed in the Sociology of Everything podcast are that of the hosts and/or guest speakers. They do not necessarily reflect the opinions of anyone else at UniSA or the institution at large.The Sociology of Everything podcast | www.sociologypodcast.com

In this episode, Eric Hsu and Louis Everuss do their best to have a reflexive discussion about a highly influential sociological account of the contemporary modern world: Anthony Giddens's idea of reflexive modernization, as captured in his work, The Consequences of Modernity. Eric somehow manages to use his bad Trump impression to promote the field of sociology, while Louis tries to keep the conversation more on track by ruminating on Giddens's point that modernity leaves us with more questions than answers. Music and sound effects for this episode come from various sources and is licensed under the Creative Commons 0 License, the Creative Commons Attribution License 3.0, EFF Open Audio License, or is covered by a SFX (Multi-Use) License. Tracks include:https://freesound.org/people/Tuben/sounds/272044/https://freesound.org/people/Trollarch2/sounds/331656/https://freesound.org/people/giouliangel100/sounds/546897/https://freesound.org/people/stevielematt/sounds/538066/https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:A_Midsummer_Night%27s_Dream_Op._61_Wedding_March_(Mendelssohn)_European_Archive.ogghttps://freesound.org/people/JPMusic82/sounds/415511/The opinions expressed in the Sociology of Everything podcast are that of the hosts and/or guest speakers. They do not necessarily reflect the opinions of anyone else at UniSA or the institution at large.The Sociology of Everything podcast | www.sociologypodcast.com

In this episode, Eric Hsu and Louis Everuss launch the third season of their podcast by unpacking one of Karl Marx's most resonant and influential ideas in the field of sociology, his theory of estranged/alienated labour. Eric somehow manages to call Marx an 'emo' in this episode, while Louis admits that his ideal work situation is to play video games and travel a lot.Music and sound effects for this episode come from various sources and is licensed under the Creative Commons 0 License, the Creative Commons Attribution License 3.0, EFF Open Audio License, or is covered by a SFX (Multi-Use) License. Tracks include:https://freesound.org/people/Tuben/sounds/272044/https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:W._A._Mozart_-_Don_Giovanni_-_01._Ouverture_(Josef_Krips,_Wiener_Staatsoper,_1955).ogghttps://freesound.org/people/colorsCrimsonTears/sounds/562296/https://freesound.org/people/kyles/sounds/637823/https://freesound.org/people/flood-mix/sounds/413342/https://freesound.org/people/JPMusic82/sounds/415511/The opinions expressed in the Sociology of Everything podcast are that of the hosts and/or guest speakers. They do not necessarily reflect the opinions of anyone else at UniSA or the institution at large.The Sociology of Everything podcast | www.sociologypodcast.com

Caroline Ellison, a noted developmental educator and Associate Professor of Ageing, discusses the strengths and limitations of the social model of disability. She explores the adoption and debates of this model in contexts like Australia. Topics include the distinction between impairment and disability, the wide spectrum of physical abilities, criticism of the social model, alternative ways of conceptualizing disability, personal journeys with disability, and Caroline's work in disability research and collaboration.