Fishing Without Bait: A Full Impact Mindfulness Podcast
It's about living a life without definitive expectations and learning to fish without bait.
We found 2 episodes of Fishing Without Bait: A Full Impact Mindfulness Podcast with the tag “storytelling”.
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From the Ring to the Classroom: Chris Maverick on Wrestling, Storytelling, and Mindfulness | Episode 452
January 14th, 2025 | 19 mins 21 secs
chris maverick, digital narrative, escapism, identity, jim ellermeyer, mindfulness, pro wrestling personas, professional wrestling, social media, storytelling
Join Jim Ellermeyer in this fascinating episode of Fishing Without Bait as he welcomes Chris Maverick, professor of digital narrative interactive design at the University of Pittsburgh, and a former professional wrestler. Together, they dive into the world of pro wrestling, exploring its unique blend of storytelling, athleticism, and improv. Chris shares his personal journey, from developing larger-than-life wrestling personas to balancing his academic career and wrestling life, revealing the liberating power of performance.
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From Software Design to Pop Culture Studies: Christopher Maverick’s Journey | Episode 451
January 7th, 2025 | 19 mins 40 secs
christopher maverick, comics in academia, cultural studies, digital humanities, english literature, fishing without bait, modern education, pop culture studies, pro wrestling, storytelling, teaching mindfulness
In this insightful episode of Fishing Without Bait, host Jim Ellermeyer welcomes Christopher Maverick, a professor of digital narrative interactive design at the University of Pittsburgh, for a conversation blending academia, pop culture, and mindfulness. Together, they explore the intersection of humanities and technology, with Maverick sharing his journey from software design to teaching subjects like comics, graphic novels, and cultural studies.
Pop Culture Studies, Comics in Academia, Teaching Mindfulness, Christopher Maverick, Digital Humanities, Modern Education, Storytelling, English Literature, Cultural Studies, Pro Wrestling, Fishing Without Bait