Paola Medina-Gonzalez
@paolamedgonz.bsky.social
Doctoral researcher at the University of Warwick working on 20th Century German History.
Co-host of Theoryish Podcast
She/Them/Any and All Pronouns 🏳️🌈🇵🇷
Co-host of Theoryish Podcast
She/Them/Any and All Pronouns 🏳️🌈🇵🇷
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Zeitenwende in Chile
Mit dem Sieg von José Antonio Kast bei den Präsidentschaftswahlen wird auch Chile vom autoritären Rollback ergriffen, wie es aktuell in vielen Ländern – allen voran den USA – zu beobachten ist. Ein Thread 🧵
Mit dem Sieg von José Antonio Kast bei den Präsidentschaftswahlen wird auch Chile vom autoritären Rollback ergriffen, wie es aktuell in vielen Ländern – allen voran den USA – zu beobachten ist. Ein Thread 🧵
December 18, 2025 at 1:15 PM
Zeitenwende in Chile
Mit dem Sieg von José Antonio Kast bei den Präsidentschaftswahlen wird auch Chile vom autoritären Rollback ergriffen, wie es aktuell in vielen Ländern – allen voran den USA – zu beobachten ist. Ein Thread 🧵
Mit dem Sieg von José Antonio Kast bei den Präsidentschaftswahlen wird auch Chile vom autoritären Rollback ergriffen, wie es aktuell in vielen Ländern – allen voran den USA – zu beobachten ist. Ein Thread 🧵
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Come work with us! The History Department at the University of Guelph has launched our search for a tenure-track position in the History of the Middle East.
careers.uoguelph.ca/job/Guelph-A...
careers.uoguelph.ca/job/Guelph-A...
December 18, 2025 at 1:41 PM
Come work with us! The History Department at the University of Guelph has launched our search for a tenure-track position in the History of the Middle East.
careers.uoguelph.ca/job/Guelph-A...
careers.uoguelph.ca/job/Guelph-A...
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JOB: Associate or Full, Chair in Transgender Studies, University of Victoria
Appointment in either Sociology or a Humanities department
universityaffairs.ca/search-job/?...
Appointment in either Sociology or a Humanities department
universityaffairs.ca/search-job/?...
September 19, 2025 at 3:32 PM
JOB: Associate or Full, Chair in Transgender Studies, University of Victoria
Appointment in either Sociology or a Humanities department
universityaffairs.ca/search-job/?...
Appointment in either Sociology or a Humanities department
universityaffairs.ca/search-job/?...
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Too much attention in Europe being paid to Trump's incoherently futile diplomacy and not enough to his dangerously destabilising actions in US domestic politics
August 17, 2025 at 10:42 AM
Too much attention in Europe being paid to Trump's incoherently futile diplomacy and not enough to his dangerously destabilising actions in US domestic politics
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WAR! What is it good for? Absolutely this week's new episode! We were joined by @hdabrown.bsky.social to discuss "On War" by Carl von Clausewitz . We discuss politics, Napoleon, and Battlestar Galactica! Listen on anchor.fm/theoryish
July 21, 2025 at 8:01 AM
WAR! What is it good for? Absolutely this week's new episode! We were joined by @hdabrown.bsky.social to discuss "On War" by Carl von Clausewitz . We discuss politics, Napoleon, and Battlestar Galactica! Listen on anchor.fm/theoryish
Dare I say, I made a mean pretty website.
Wish we had a convenient website with our episode information, socials, AND contact page? Wait no more because we have finally launched www.theoryish.com ! Feel free to submit ideas for podcast episodes, ideas for merch or even good vibes!
Theoryish Podcast
Fourth year PhD researcher at University of Warwick. Combining their background in art history with history and cultural studies, Paola researches martial masculinity, photography and cross-dressing.
www.theoryish.com
July 15, 2025 at 4:15 PM
Dare I say, I made a mean pretty website.
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Remarkable.
MSNC: "I want to reiterate this has been 100% peaceful."
Seconds later, LA County sheriffs start firing on the crowd.
Yet again, "law enforcement" deliberately escalated.
MSNC: "I want to reiterate this has been 100% peaceful."
Seconds later, LA County sheriffs start firing on the crowd.
Yet again, "law enforcement" deliberately escalated.
June 14, 2025 at 11:07 PM
Remarkable.
MSNC: "I want to reiterate this has been 100% peaceful."
Seconds later, LA County sheriffs start firing on the crowd.
Yet again, "law enforcement" deliberately escalated.
MSNC: "I want to reiterate this has been 100% peaceful."
Seconds later, LA County sheriffs start firing on the crowd.
Yet again, "law enforcement" deliberately escalated.
I’ve never clicked on a article faster in my life.
May 30, 2025 at 4:27 PM
I’ve never clicked on a article faster in my life.
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My brilliant friend and colleague @sebboo.bsky.social Sébastien Tremblay presented his book A Badge of Injury on the New Books Network — sharp analysis, compellingly told, highly recommended! Go and listen, then go and read! 🎧📚
➡️ newbooksnetwork.com/a-badge-of-i...
➡️ newbooksnetwork.com/a-badge-of-i...
May 26, 2025 at 10:21 AM
My brilliant friend and colleague @sebboo.bsky.social Sébastien Tremblay presented his book A Badge of Injury on the New Books Network — sharp analysis, compellingly told, highly recommended! Go and listen, then go and read! 🎧📚
➡️ newbooksnetwork.com/a-badge-of-i...
➡️ newbooksnetwork.com/a-badge-of-i...
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We are back this week with another excellent book from
@manchesterup.bsky.social ! We interviewed Rustam Alexander on his monograph, The Red Closet:The hidden history of gay oppression in the USSR. Listen on anchor.fm/theoryish
@manchesterup.bsky.social ! We interviewed Rustam Alexander on his monograph, The Red Closet:The hidden history of gay oppression in the USSR. Listen on anchor.fm/theoryish
May 26, 2025 at 9:38 AM
We are back this week with another excellent book from
@manchesterup.bsky.social ! We interviewed Rustam Alexander on his monograph, The Red Closet:The hidden history of gay oppression in the USSR. Listen on anchor.fm/theoryish
@manchesterup.bsky.social ! We interviewed Rustam Alexander on his monograph, The Red Closet:The hidden history of gay oppression in the USSR. Listen on anchor.fm/theoryish
History repeats itself
May 8, 2025 at 5:19 PM
History repeats itself
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Coming up June 26 @ the Erich Auerbach Institute / Uni Köln: Queer Media Theories Workshop, hosted by @kyfrack.bsky.social and @ervinmalakaj.bsky.social. Contact us if you would like to participate. Program is available in this thread and docs.google.com/document/d/1....
May 8, 2025 at 4:43 PM
Coming up June 26 @ the Erich Auerbach Institute / Uni Köln: Queer Media Theories Workshop, hosted by @kyfrack.bsky.social and @ervinmalakaj.bsky.social. Contact us if you would like to participate. Program is available in this thread and docs.google.com/document/d/1....
Hello friends! Currently looking to see if anyone either has a digital copy or link to the 1969 film Die Verdammten | The Damned. Trying to avoid Amazon Bezos as best I can.
May 8, 2025 at 2:07 PM
Hello friends! Currently looking to see if anyone either has a digital copy or link to the 1969 film Die Verdammten | The Damned. Trying to avoid Amazon Bezos as best I can.
Hello friends, does anyone have some writing recommendations with a fractured arm? I am able to type at an angle but my muscles exhaust quite quickly.
February 28, 2025 at 12:17 PM
Hello friends, does anyone have some writing recommendations with a fractured arm? I am able to type at an angle but my muscles exhaust quite quickly.
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“Mit der FDP verlässt der Kleingeist, der stets verneinte, den Bundestag”
www.sueddeutsche.de/meinung/fdp-...
www.sueddeutsche.de/meinung/fdp-...
Die Liberalen erhielten die Quittung für ihr bemerkenswertes Zerstörungswerk.
Die Liberalen haben die Quittung für ihr Zerstörungswerk erhalten. Der deutsche Liberalismus muss er sich dringend auf seine Werte besinnen
www.sueddeutsche.de
February 24, 2025 at 9:20 AM
“Mit der FDP verlässt der Kleingeist, der stets verneinte, den Bundestag”
www.sueddeutsche.de/meinung/fdp-...
www.sueddeutsche.de/meinung/fdp-...
Today, my seminars discussed the Holocaust. Alongside the fantastic readings and lectures, I provided a short clip from Shoah (1985) and these were their associations.
January 28, 2025 at 3:11 PM
Today, my seminars discussed the Holocaust. Alongside the fantastic readings and lectures, I provided a short clip from Shoah (1985) and these were their associations.
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It's ya boi Benji! We are starting off our season with a tried and true Walter Benjamin episode on his "Arcades Project"! Alongside former Prom King @mattPGRbliss , we discuss interior shopping space, walking and found footage horror! Listen on buff.ly/4h3sAvo
January 27, 2025 at 9:09 AM
It's ya boi Benji! We are starting off our season with a tried and true Walter Benjamin episode on his "Arcades Project"! Alongside former Prom King @mattPGRbliss , we discuss interior shopping space, walking and found footage horror! Listen on buff.ly/4h3sAvo
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We are back 🥳🥳
WE MADE IT BABY! Introduction to Season 3 is out now! Listen on: buff.ly/4h3sAvo
January 20, 2025 at 10:18 AM
We are back 🥳🥳
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First episode of the season y'all! After much teasing, here is our episode on the infamous 1935 Water Benjamin essay, "The Work of Art in the Age of Mechanical Reproduction." We discuss AI, film, and Ethel Cain.
Come check it out on anchor.fm/theoryish
Come check it out on anchor.fm/theoryish
January 22, 2024 at 9:55 AM
First episode of the season y'all! After much teasing, here is our episode on the infamous 1935 Water Benjamin essay, "The Work of Art in the Age of Mechanical Reproduction." We discuss AI, film, and Ethel Cain.
Come check it out on anchor.fm/theoryish
Come check it out on anchor.fm/theoryish
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New Season New Year Same Us? Check out our intro to the season and catch-up on episodes on anchor.fm/theoryish
January 12, 2024 at 2:50 PM
New Season New Year Same Us? Check out our intro to the season and catch-up on episodes on anchor.fm/theoryish
This is our first live event! If you’re tuning in on Spotify, you can see our lovely and nervous faces!
Can you even believe we did a LIVE episode?
If you missed it, come check it out on podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theoryish
If you missed it, come check it out on podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theoryish
January 8, 2024 at 12:08 PM
This is our first live event! If you’re tuning in on Spotify, you can see our lovely and nervous faces!
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Can you even believe we did a LIVE episode?
If you missed it, come check it out on podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theoryish
If you missed it, come check it out on podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theoryish
January 8, 2024 at 12:04 PM
Can you even believe we did a LIVE episode?
If you missed it, come check it out on podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theoryish
If you missed it, come check it out on podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theoryish
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Me and @paolamedgonz.bsky.social had our first live podcasting event yesterday 🥳 (@theoryishpodcast.bsky.social)
We spoke about Walter Benjamin’s concept of Aura and how applicable it is today 📸
It was recorded so will post again once it is live ☺️
We spoke about Walter Benjamin’s concept of Aura and how applicable it is today 📸
It was recorded so will post again once it is live ☺️
December 7, 2023 at 3:32 PM
Me and @paolamedgonz.bsky.social had our first live podcasting event yesterday 🥳 (@theoryishpodcast.bsky.social)
We spoke about Walter Benjamin’s concept of Aura and how applicable it is today 📸
It was recorded so will post again once it is live ☺️
We spoke about Walter Benjamin’s concept of Aura and how applicable it is today 📸
It was recorded so will post again once it is live ☺️
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Honored to write the Rolling Stone obituary for the worst American of the post-World War II era. Rot in piss
Henry Kissinger, War Criminal Beloved by America’s Ruling Class, Finally Dies
Henry Kissinger has died at age 100, his consulting firm said in a statement on Wednesday.
www.rollingstone.com
November 30, 2023 at 1:59 AM
Honored to write the Rolling Stone obituary for the worst American of the post-World War II era. Rot in piss