Host interrupting and belittling only female guest
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“Great podcast, but in the episode on Joyce’s Ulysses, wherein I believe the host, Bragg, has guests discuss Joyce (multiple male guests, 1 woman), I couldn’t I un-hear the overwhelmingly frequent times the host interrupted the only female guest (Jeri Johnson, I believe). He did not do this nearly as much for any other guest. She was knowledgeable and a highly competent Joyce scholar, and he interrupted, “clarified” (which was more like correcting), contradicted, and annotated her comments as she spoke. If I were her as a guest, I would have found it incredibly hard to even follow my train of thought and prepared research, let alone retain enough confidence in order to continue speaking on such a platform. This was especially true in her opening remarks; it was as if he was conducting a cross examination on her instead of letting her make introductory remarks (as an expert I the field).
Example 1 of many: Jeri, when explaining a device of interior monologue, pointed out that after all, “we don’t think think in full sentences.” The host (Bragg) interrupted her and retorted, “We KNOW we don’t think in complete sentences.” He then actually scoffed- his laugh was audible on the podcast.
I only hope this comment makes some small nudge of change, because I think often men don’t realize how much this behavior, where they speak over or interrupt women. This is a small way of belittling women, but it would mean so much if more people thought about how they outwardly considered and valued women’s idea...
Thank you, and I hope fo enjoy future episodes of this interesting podcast series.”
Shuvi123456789 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/27/20
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“Good topics covered with a wide range of experts giving valuable insight. The only drawback is that this rude mumbling host just can’t stop interrupting them. Let them finish!”
Mongon-no-oamo via Apple Podcasts ·
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12/11/23
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“I’m studying English Literature through the Open University. I have found many episodes that support my study subjects. Great discussion and expert panellists. Also hats off to Melvyn Bragg for his wealth of knowledge and bring such an enthusiastic facilitator. A legend.
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Parkinski via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
11/30/20
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“I really like this series but app is clumsy. Why can I see a simple list? Why can’t I return to where I was rather than go back to the beginning. Why not have a “haven’t listened to “ rather than just a “already played” button. Great but unnecessarily awkward to use”
mooseman97 via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
09/10/20
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