Time To Say Goodbye

Discussion on Tracy Chapman's music and the divide of opinions on the Apple Vision Pro. Debate on the Ambivalence of Virtual Reality (VR): The hosts discuss their thoughts on virtual reality (VR) and its unsettling ability to replicate everyday experiences. The Impact of the Internet on Academic Work and Personal Well-being: This chapter explores the effects of the internet on academic research and personal happiness. Challenges of Night Fishing and Lack of Digital Evidence in Surfing. Technology, Narcissism, and the Meaning of 'People': The speakers discuss the impact of technology on society and contemplate the concept of narcissism. The Viral Nature of Culture and the Ponzi-like Fantasies of Markets: This chapter explores the interconnectedness of culture through virality, highlighting examples such as Luke Combs going viral on TikTok and the Grammys as a platform for creating viral social media clips. The Addictive Nature of Technology and Its Impact on Attention.

This week's podcast features Musa Al-Gharbi, a professor of sociology at Stony Brook University. They discuss blaming 'kids these days' for societal issues, the problem with adult blaming, illiberal attitudes on campuses, the risk to free expression, democracy, teachers, peer review, and more. They also touch on trust in science, misrepresentation of information by experts, and the misunderstanding of antisemitism in America.

This podcast discusses the political aspects of polyamory, the future of climate change in solarpunk, and the host's experience of fishing at night in a wetsuit. They criticize the media's portrayal of polyamory and question its connection to selfish behavior. They also explore the concept of solarpunk and its optimistic vision of the future. Lastly, the host shares their thrilling experiences of fishing in extreme conditions.

In this podcast, the hosts discuss Octavia Butler's 'The Parable of the Sower' and its chilling portrayal of a post-climate change world. They explore the concept of climate apocalypse and question the lack of new visions for climate death. They also delve into Butler's use of 'historofuturism' in her work. Additionally, they examine the treatment of Black quarterbacks in the NFL and reflect on the progress made in challenging stereotypes. Lastly, there is a casual conversation about football and playoff predictions.

In this episode, the new co-host Tyler Austin Harper and the host discuss topics such as climate apocalypse movies, climate fiction in Hollywood, a plagiarism scandal at Harvard, controversy in academia, true crime podcasts, and the influence of Silicon Valley in idea ecosystems.

In this podcast, City Councilmember Nithya Raman discusses housing and homelessness in Los Angeles. Topics include the power struggle between homeowners and the best interests of everyone, the housing crisis and land use issues in LA, addressing the hopelessness of solving homelessness, relocating homeless individuals to project room key sites, the complex relationship between housing, drugs, and mental health, building a stable system for addressing homelessness, and the politics of homelessness in LA.

Bradford William Davis, an expert in the intersection of politics and sports, joins the host to discuss the lack of politics in sports coverage and possible financial incentives involved. They explore the perception of San Francisco in baseball and analyze Draymond Green's incidents with a focus on mental health. The chapter also addresses the consequences of controversies, unfair treatment of athletes leaving Boston, and the importance of deep investigative sports reporting.

Hello!Today on the show, we have Tyler Austin Harper, a literary scholar and an assistant professor of Environmental Studies at Bates College. We talk about the history of extinction literature, the books that tech moguls read and the vision it inspires, the dangers of science fiction and all that’s happening in the Ivy Leagues right now. 0:00 - Jay talks about the new direction of the show, which for now will be a “degenerate Asian version of In Our Time.” 2:40-6:00 - Jay and Tyler talk about Maine and the L.L. Bean outlet. 7:00-34:00 - EXTINCTION LITERATURE TALK 34:00- end - How to think about what’s happening on campus, the need to address concerns about double standards in speech with seriousness and good faith, and a defense of DEI programs. You should read Tyler’s work as well. Here are some linksHow Much Blood is Your Fun Worth? in the Atlantic. I’m a Black Professor. You Don’t Need to Bring That Up. in the AtlanticThe Moral Theater of Social Justice Parenting in NYTI Teach at an Elite College. Here’s a Look Inside the Racial Gaming of Admissions in NYT Lastly, I wanted to put in a short message here about the future of the show. As noted, the show will still continue and while there’s no definitive plan yet on what the next months will look like, there will still be episodes and an ongoing assessment of what’s working and what’s not. Obviously, the show will not be the same without Tammy, but the community we built over the past three and a half years has always been extremely important to me and not something I take for granted. If you have any suggestions or complaints or whatever, please feel free to email me at timetosaygoodbyepod@gmail.com. I’m extremely grateful for all of your support over all these years and I want you to know that you also have a say in what comes next. thanksJay This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit goodbye.substack.com/subscribe

Hello from the “White Projects”! For Tammy’s final ep as co-host, we answer questions from our beloved subscribers. Thank you for asking us to ponder: * Vice, Jezebel, and the loss of irreverent digital media* What makes podcasting so terrifying (and freeing) * Biden vs. Trump in early polls + in Tammy’s reporting on young voters * Our worst takes from 3.5 years of blabbering * Whether TTSG was a guerilla marketing campaign for Jay’s bookTo get Tammy’s infrequent writing updates (soon replacing her TinyLetter, R.I.P.), sign up here, and find links to her older work here. You can also keep in touch via email and follow her on Instagram for eventual zine-y things! Mai can be reached via email, but apologizes in advance for her dismal reply rate. Subscribe on Patreon or Substack to join the TTSG Discord community. You can also follow us on Instagram, TikTok, and X (Twitter), and email us at timetosaygoodbyepod@gmail.com. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit goodbye.substack.com/subscribe

For Tammy’s last TTSG book club as pod host (!), we welcome Jillian Tamaki, award-winning author and a key member of our early-COVID Discord crew. Jillian’s new graphic novel, Roaming, published with her cousin and co-author, Mariko Tamaki, follows three Canadian college freshmen on a spring break trip to New York. We hear about Jillian’s use of vernacular tourist archives like Flickr and YouTube to build scenes of NYC from afar; the complex dynamics among young women friends, especially when traveling; and what makes a good artistic collaboration. [Note: From 3:15 to 26:10, Jillian presents a slideshow, but the BTS is great even without the visuals!] 🎧 Heads-up: Tomorrow (Monday, Dec. 4) Tammy and Jay will record their final co-host ep, and take listener questions! Ask away here: https://forms.gle/bVtcVVyyNKz7Epe76 Subscribe on Patreon or Substack to join our Discord community. You can also follow us on Instagram, TikTok, and X (Twitter), and email us at timetosaygoodbyepod@gmail.com.  This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit goodbye.substack.com/subscribe