Season Two:
2026
#201 - July 22nd - Chris Haswell (Kyushu University)
#202 - August 5th - Edgar A. Porter (Ritsumeikan Asia Pacific University)
#203 - August 19th - Ute Römer-Barron (Georgia State University)
#204 - September 2nd - Andrew Johnstone (University of Glasgow)
#205 - September 16th - Chris Nicklin (Temple University)
#206 - September 30th - Andrew Hall (Kyushu University)
#207 - October 7th - Li Xiaoyan (Kyushu University)
#208 - October 21st - Du Yingjing (Waseda University)
#209 -
#210 -
Chris Haswell (Kyushu University)
Haswell, C. G. (2025). Using Podcast Interviews
as a Source of Qualitative Investigation.
Ethics International Press: Cambridge
Overview:
In this podcast episode, Sean O'Dwyer interviews Associate Professor Christopher Haswell about his book "Lost in Citations," which uses podcast interviews as a source of qualitative investigation. The project, which began in 2015, has amassed 208 interviews with researchers, educators, and writers from diverse fields. Haswell highlights the podcast's unique ability to humanize academic voices and provide a platform for in-depth discussions. He discusses the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the project, the use of grounded theory in qualitative analysis, and the importance of overcoming imposter syndrome in academic writing. The podcast has seen significant success, with over 65,000 downloads.
Keywords:
Podcast interviews, qualitative investigation, academic project, loss and citations, humanizing element, conference presentations, psychological impact, grounded theory, register analysis, academic communication, research and publishing, imposter syndrome, networking, international collaboration, podcast success.
Edgar A. Porter (Ritsumeikan APU)
Porter, E. A. (2026). Calvin to Mao and beyond:
A memoir. Kamuela: Deuxmers.
Overview:
Edgar Porter, an emeritus professor from Ritsumeikan Asia Pacific University, discusses his memoir "Calvin to Mao and Beyond." Porter reflects on his journey from the Jim Crow South to international education, influenced by his experiences in China and his involvement in Marxist movements. He emphasizes the importance of personal history and thematic storytelling in memoirs, contrasting them with autobiographies. Porter highlights the significance of justice, equality, and the impact of ideologies on societal structures. He also shares insights on the evolution of his beliefs, from Calvinist theology to Marxism, and the value of self-authoring for personal growth and historical understanding.
Keywords:
memoir, Calvin to Mao, Edgar Porter, Ritsumeikan Asia Pacific University, intercultural communication, oral history, family archives, justice, Marxism, China, Cultural Revolution, international education, globalization, self-authoring
