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The 250: Monty Python and the Holy Grail

Welcome to the 250! This week Danielle Hewitt sat down with Erika Bullock to talk about the comedic staple Monty Python and the Holy Grail.  

By and December 8, 2016

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Leisure Slack Chat: Screw the Grammy’s

The nominees for the 59th Grammy Awards were announced yesterday morning. Former Leisure Editors Michael Bergin and Daniel Varghese got together later in the day over Slack to discuss what... Read more

By and December 7, 2016

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Untitled Leisure Project: Fantastic Beasts and Where Not To Find Them

On this episode of Untitled Leisure Project, Daniel Varghese sits down with a panel of Voice staffers to discuss, Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them, the newest addition to the extended Harry... Read more

By , , , and December 7, 2016

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Case for the Classics: A Christmas Story

It’s that time of year again: trees are decorated, toys are marketed, lights are strung, and I want to watch A Christmas Story. The 1983 film, directed by Bob Clark... Read more

By December 6, 2016

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Why A Seat at the Table Should Have Been the Best of 2016

A Seat at the Table feels like how I think dropping acid and going to a museum would feel like. Of course I’ve never done that before, but one time... Read more

By December 6, 2016

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Weekly List: A Sufjan Stevens Christmas, Part II

Last year Halftime brought you ten of the best tracks off of Sufjan Steven’s extensive Christmas repertoire. To get you in the holiday spirit once again, we’re back with ten... Read more

By December 5, 2016

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VoiceYourStyle: Ari Goldstein

It’s not only color that makes people pop. I was drawn to Ari’s outfit because it packed a monochrome punch and the juxtaposition of a long-shirt and short pants was... Read more

By December 2, 2016

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Celebrity and the Election

While Hollywood and celebrities garner unstoppable attention in daily life, stardom did not seem to have a strong influence in the 2016 election, even as it was pushed to the... Read more

By November 30, 2016

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Untitled Leisure Project: The Gauntlet – Bee Movie

On this episode of The Untitled Leisure Project, the Gauntlet returns! Jon Block moderates a discussion between Daniel Varghese and Danielle Hewitt, where they debate if the Bee Movie was good.

By , and November 30, 2016

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30 Days 30 Songs: 30 (Plus) Songs to Stick it to the Man

In case you’re not feeling the new president-elect and simultaneously looking for a new playlist, I’ve got just the thing you’re looking for. 30 Days, 30 Songs is bringing back... Read more

By November 29, 2016

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Lessons from Literature: Cat’s Cradle

“Beware of the man who works hard to learn something, learns it, and finds himself no wiser than before. He is full of murderous resentment of people who are ignorant... Read more

By November 28, 2016

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Weekly List: Wintertime Tracks

Thanksgiving has passed, and the season of Christmas music has begun. Whether you love it or hate it, that’s all you’re going to hear for the next 25 days, whether... Read more

By November 28, 2016

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Stripped: Ageless is the New Timeless

In this week’s episode of Stripped, Emma Francois and Isabel Lord debate the merits of “age appropriate” dressing and whether it’s a social construct to be challenged or a myth... Read more

By , and November 22, 2016

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Taste Test: Cookie Dough

On this episode of Taste Test, Erika Bullock, Daniel Varghese, and Danielle Hewitt try some exotic flavors of edible cookie dough.

By , and November 18, 2016

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Before the Flood: Can We Fight Against the Trump Tsunami?

The 2016 election of Donald Trump to the United States presidency has greatly deepened the divide between people in our country, leaving some overjoyed and others devastated. With so much... Read more

By November 17, 2016

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Untitled Leisure Project: The Gauntlet – How I Met Your Mother

On this episode of the Untitled Leisure Podcast, the first edition of The Guantlet, where Daniel Varghese and Danielle Hewitt hold hotly contested pop culture debates. This time, whether or... Read more

By , and November 16, 2016

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Stripped: Fashion’s New Wave of Elitism

In this week’s episode of Stripped, Emma Francois and Isabel Lord discuss elitism in the fashion industry, but not before poking fun at the comically insane turnover of trends and... Read more

By and November 15, 2016

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Weekly List: Pride Picks

In light of the events of last week, I thought it’d be nice to have at least something to be proud of. So wave the rainbow banner high and proud,... Read more

By November 14, 2016

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Untitled Leisure Project: Atlanta Season 1 Recap

In this episode of the Untitled Leisure Project, host Daniel Varghese sits down with Danielle Hewitt, Jon Block, and Mike Bergin to discuss the first season Atlanta. Topics include the... Read more

By , , and November 9, 2016

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Case for the Classics: Fiddler on the Roof

The story has reached near mythic status in my family history: as I stopped at houses on the Halloween of my fourth year on this earth, I captivated dozens of... Read more

By November 9, 2016