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Rhetoric O Rama
Hosted by Dr. David R. Dewberry and Dr. Tim "As Seen on TV" McGee · EN
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 bonus content: a fallacy, a historical tidbit, or a stylistic device to help improve your rhetoric.
Whether you listen to have fun or to learn the differences between Hermagoras of Temnos and Hermogenes of Tarsus, we hope you enjoy our podcast and support our made-up sponsors.
You can find us at https://rhetoric-o-rama.pinecast.co and wherever you can find quality podcasts.
We also welcome suggestions for show ideas. If you have an idea, send it to us, and we'll do it! Send your ideas to rhetoric.fun@gmail.com.
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Fallacy of Files: Moving the Goal Posts
Sep 1, 202300:05:19Tap to summarizeIn this episode, we discuss everyone’s favorite topic, errors in reasoning by firmly planting the goal posts where they belong. 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). Nick W. is our fantastic producer. You can contact us at rhetoric.fun@gmail.comEpisode Notes Find out more at https://rhetoric-o-rama.pinecast.co
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S3:E11 – Rhetoric of Leaked Celebrity Sex Tapes
Aug 1, 202300:14:01Tap to summarizeIn this episode, we discuss sex, lies, and videotapes. And celebrities too. 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). Nick W. is our fantastic producer. You can contact us at rhetoric.fun@gmail.comEpisode Notes Find out more at https://rhetoric-o-rama.pinecast.co
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S3:E10 – Rhetoric of Addiction
Jun 27, 202300:13:28Tap to summarizeIn this episode, we discuss addiction, both substance and behavioral, both literal and figurative, and changing views of addiction. 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). Nick W. is our fantastic producer. You can contact us at rhetoric.fun@gmail.com Find out more at https://rhetoric-o-rama.pinecast.co
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Fallacy Files: Post Hoc Ergo Propter Hoc
Mar 28, 202200:08:22Tap to summarizeThis episode of the Fallacy Files focuses on assuming causation between two things! Will this episode make you happier? Probably, who knows? 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). You can find us at www.rhetoric.fun and email us at rhetoric.fun@gmail.com Find out more at https://rhetoric-o-rama.pinecast.co
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S3:E9 – The Rhetoric of Using Marijuana
Mar 14, 202200:11:02Tap to summarizeWe break out the incense and get intense about the rhetoric of smoking marijuana, weed, or the devil’s lettuce for the first time. 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). You can find us at www.rhetoric.fun and email us at rhetoric.fun@gmail.com Find out more at https://rhetoric-o-rama.pinecast.co
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Fallacy Files: The Genetic Fallacy
Feb 11, 202200:05:34Tap to summarizeIn 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 DNA kits at the holiday family party. 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). You can find us at www.rhetoric.fun and email us at rhetoric.fun@gmail.com Find out more at https://rhetoric-o-rama.pinecast.co
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Fallacy Files: The Ad Hominem/Attack the Person Fallacy
Feb 11, 2022Tap to summarizeIn 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, which deals with attacking the person, not the argument. 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). You can find us at www.rhetoric.fun and email us at rhetoric.fun@gmail.com Find out more at https://rhetoric-o-rama.pinecast.co
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S3:E8 – The Rhetoric of Girl Boss
Jan 20, 202200:14:42Tap to summarizeAfter 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 listener, Brittany! 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). You can find us at www.rhetoric.fun and email us at rhetoric.fun@gmail.com Find out more at https://rhetoric-o-rama.pinecast.co
Transcribe →S3:E7 – The Rhetoric of True Crime
Aug 30, 202100:16:43Tap to summarizeIn 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 know. 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). You can find us at www.rhetoric.fun and email us at rhetoric.fun@gmail.com Find out more at https://rhetoric-o-rama.pinecast.co
Transcribe →S3:E6 – The Rhetoric of Propaganda
Aug 1, 202100:17:45Tap to summarizeIn 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. 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). Whether you listen to have fun or to learn the differences between Hermagoras of Temnos and Hermogenes of Tarsus, we hope you enjoy our podcast and support our made up sponsors. You can find us at www.rhetoric.fun and email us at rhetoric.fun@gmail.com Find out more at https://rhetoric-o-rama.pinecast.co
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