Milligan professors Dr. Lee Blackburn Junior, associate professor of history and humanities, and Dr. Michael Blouin, associate professor of English and humanities, are co-hosting a new podcast called “Black and Blou: A Humane Review.” The Stampede interviewed the co-hosts, and here is an introduction, in their own words, to their new project.
Q: Where did the idea of having a podcast come from? What inspired you to do a podcast?
Blackburn: Dr. Blouin and I both enjoy podcasts. It’s really the basis of our relationship; we don’t have anything else in common.
Q: What do you and Blackburn anticipate getting out of the podcast?
Blouin: Dr. Blackburn really roped me into this scheme. Tbh, it’s a long con to sell a bunch of cheap merchandise.
Q: Do you expect the podcast to be interactive with students? Will you be accepting questions or requests from your audience?
Blouin: We NEED listener submissions to feed the beast. “More content!” our overlords tell us. Submit…
