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Rhetoric O Rama
Rhetoric-O-Rama is a fun and educational introduction to rhetoric by two college professors, Dr. David R. Dewberry and Dr. Tim "As Seen on TV" McGee (Tim was on Wheel of Fortune in the early 80s). Episodes feature a discussion on some aspect of rhetoric, some untranslated Latin or Greek, some tasty...
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Fallacy of Files: Moving the Goal Posts
In this episode, we discuss everyone’s favorite topic, errors in reasoning by firmly planting the goal posts where they belong.
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S3:E11 – Rhetoric of Leaked Celebrity Sex Tapes
In this episode, we discuss sex, lies, and videotapes. And celebrities too.
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S3:E10 – Rhetoric of Addiction
In this episode, we discuss addiction, both substance and behavioral, both literal and figurative, and changing views of addiction.
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Fallacy Files: Post Hoc Ergo Propter Hoc
This episode of the Fallacy Files focuses on assuming causation between two things! Will this episode make you happier? Probably, who knows?
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S3:E9 – The Rhetoric of Using Marijuana
We break out the incense and get intense about the rhetoric of smoking marijuana, weed, or the devil’s lettuce for the first time.
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Fallacy Files: The Genetic Fallacy
In this episode, we cover the genetic fallacy, which has nothing to do with that awkward conversation your family has after everyone gets one of those...
Fallacy Files: The Ad Hominem/Attack the Person Fallacy
In this episode, we introduce the Fallacy Files in which we discuss everyone’s favorite topic, errors in reasoning! First up is the ad hominem fallacy...
S3:E8 – The Rhetoric of Girl Boss
After take some time off, we're back! In this episode, we cover the promotion and demotion of “GirlBoss” rhetoric, which was suggested by our favorite...
S3:E7 – The Rhetoric of True Crime
In this episode, we investigate the true crime genre only to discover that Tim may or may not have committed some horrible crime. We honestly don't kn...
S3:E6 – The Rhetoric of Propaganda
In this episode, we are giving you the truth about propaganda, and you should believe it because that’s how it is. Don’t ask any questions.
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S3:E5 – The Rhetoric of Cookbooks
In this episode, we pull up to the tablespoon and dish about the rhetoric of cookbooks. It’s an episode you don’t want to whisk.
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S3:E4 – The Rhetoric of Men’s Hair
In this episode, we comb over a hair raising topic, men’s hair. We discuss the rhetoric of men’s hair in the Bible, football field, in international p...
S3:E3 – The Rhetoric of Sports Commentary
In this episode, we tackle one of the biggest home run issues, our gooooooaaaaaaal is to review the rhetoric of sports commentary. We think it’s a sla...
S3:E2 – The Rhetoric of the Anti-Political Correctness Movement
In this episode, we cover the major arguments of the anti-political correctness movement. In doing so, Dr. Tim hits everything from the French Parliam...
S3:E1 – The Rhetoric of Movie Reviews
Rhetoric-O-Rama is a fun and educational introduction to rhetoric by two college professors, Dr. David R. Dewberry and Dr. Tim "As Seen on TV" McGee....
S2:E10 – What is Blasphemy?
Rhetoric-O-Rama is a fun and educational introduction to rhetoric by two college professors, Dr. David R. Dewberry and Dr. Tim "As Seen on TV" McGee....
S2:E9 – What is Taoist Rhetoric?
In this episode, we discuss Taoist rhetoric by not discussing Taoist rhetoric, which will make sense, maybe, after hearing this episode
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S2:E8 – What is Traditional African American Preaching?
In this episode, we present what the scholarship tells us about African American Preaching that arose from the days of slavery up and through the Jim...
S2:E7 – What is Televangelism?
In this episode, we put on our best suits, style our hair real pretty, and talk about the genre of religious rhetoric that brought preachers and faith...
S2:E6 – What is Hagiography?
In this episode, we discuss hagiography, the holy writing about saints (the religious kind, not the New Orlean’s football team). In the end, the lesso...
S2:E5 – What is Buddhist Rhetoric?
In this episode, we discuss the nature of Buddhist rhetoric, a bit of Buddhism, the difference between religion and philosophy, and Dave delivers the...
S2:E4 – What are Fire and Brimstone Sermons?
In this episode, we discuss fire and brimstone sermons and why you sinners are in danger of eternal damnation because Satan is everywhere. Unless of c...
S2:E3 – What is the Jeremiad?
In this episode, we discuss the jeremiad and how it transitioned from being really religious to just kinda religious. Then how it was not religious bu...
S2:E2 – What is Apocalyptic Rhetoric?
In this episode, we discuss the rhetoric of the end of times. Apocalyptic Rhetoric is chaotic, but we’ll make sense of it for you (or at least give yo...
S2:E1 – What is Homiletics?
With a good amount of wordplay, we focus on homiletics as the application of the principles of rhetoric to the specific act of preaching, and several...
How Do You Organize a Speech?
In this episode, we discuss speech arrangement as theorized by Aristotle and Cicero (although it’s not really Cicero). We start our journey at the pro...
S1:E11 – What is Ethos?
Who said it is as important as what is said, that’s the idea of ethos. Aristotle gives us a few ways to think about the speaker and their relationship...
S1:E10 – What is Pathos?
This is our most pathetic episode ever. Why? Because we discuss Aristotle’s pathos. This episode is a rollercoaster of emotions, so bring some tissues...
S1:E9 – What are the Topoi?
We’ve all been in that position where we are not quite sure what to say. You might just throw your hands up and say, “Oh boy…” But you have nothing to...
S1:E8 – What is Logos?
What is logos? What is the telos of logos? How many Greek words can we use in one episode? We discuss all this and much more in this episode.
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S1:E7 – What is Stasis?
Did it happen? What do we call it? Is it good? What should we do about it? These are the fundamental points of stasis theory, the focus of this episod...
S1:E6 – What is the Rhetorical Situation?
Does the situation call for rhetoric or does rhetoric call attention to the situation? And what's the role of the speaker and audience? And what does...
S1:E5 – What is Forensic Rhetoric?
Have you been accused of stabbing a senator or did you get caught speeding in your chariot? If so, forensic rhetoric can help you.
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S1:E4 – What is Epideictic Rhetoric?
Are you interested in learning the rhetorical theory behind eulogies and performance reviews by mid-level management? Then, you've come to the right p...
S1:E3 – What is Deliberative Rhetoric?
Are you a member of the Roman Senate and need advice on how to propose a plan of action to achieve some ends? Well, this episode is for you.
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S1:E2 – What are the Rhetorical Canons?
In this episode, we discuss the five rhetorical canons, which will really blow you away.
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S1:E1 – What is Rhetoric?
Is rhetoric an art or a science? What do Plato, Aristotle, Cicero, and Quintillian think about rhetoric? And how do you pronounce Thrasybulus?
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