
Shoga Speaks
Join Filmmaker Dr. Robert Philipson as he explores the intersection of Black and Queer identities, Black-Jewish interrelations, and Music.
Podcasting since 2022 • 23 episodes
Shoga Speaks
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The Family Dog
Our choice of pets says a lot about who we are … and we are all very different. There are cat people; there are dog people; there are bird people; there are reptile people and on and on. The famlly pet can mark a child’s development for better ...
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35:26

HIV Negative
The phrase "HIV Negative" implies the diagnosis "HIV positive," a precursor to the AIDS epidemic which decimated The stigma, still a force in some sectors of our society, delayed the mobilization for effective treatment when the epidemic ...
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30:31

The Jewish Roots of John Garfield
This episode explores the life and legacy of actor John Garfield (born Julius Garfinkel), focusing on how his Jewish roots shaped his identity, artistic choices, and political stance. Journalist Robert Nott, author of He Ran All the Way: Th...
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Season 4
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Episode 6
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25:43

Which Road Did You Come From?, Part Two
In the conclusion of The Artificial Grandma, Dr. Robert Philipson continues his journey through post-college drift, emotional illness, and the disillusionment of returning home. Set against the backdrop of a failed commune dream, an ac...
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Season 4
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Episode 5
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38:04

Which Road Did You Come From?, Part One
Dr. Robert Philipson reflects on the emotional limbo of post-college life in 1970s Pasadena, where returning home sparks a spiral of depression, existential doubt, and a search for meaning. Amid the decay of suburban sprawl and family disconnec...
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Season 4
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Episode 11
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54:47
