Brock, Ben, Josh, and Ryan are joined by a guest from the past! Well kind of. Brock continues the history of psychedelics, including Nixon's war on drugs, and their recent revival for research in their potential medical uses. Part 2 of 2! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/chapters-siu/message ..read more

SIU Senior Brock Renshaw sits down with Ben, Josh, and guest co-host Ryan to discuss the fascinating history of psychedelic drugs, including natural hallucinogens found in Meso-America to Dr. Albert Hoffman's discovery of LSD in the 1930s and 40s. Brock focuses on the early and middle twentieth century where psychedelics were being studied for their medical benefits, at least until a couple of government experiments and a Harvard professor went a little overboard. Part one of a two part series! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/chapters-siu/message ..read more

With the conclusion of Season Two and the finale of the four part series, Francesca discusses with Lydia the often vilified and hated figure of Margret Thatcher. What makes Margaret Thatcher so hated? Is all the hatred expressed to her fair? Where their any good things that she did as Prime Minister? Francesca will answer these questions in more as she reimagines Margaret Thatcher through new eyes.  --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/chapters-siu/message ..read more

For our third part of the British podcasts, Ryan is joined by Deanna as they discuss the "great appeaser" Neville Chamberlain. Was this term appropriate for Neville Chamberlain? Did he truly believe all of Hitler's promises? Is Neville Chamberlain as weak as history portrays him? These questions will be evaluated and examined by Ryan as he offers a fresh take on the often-misunderstood Prime Minister.  --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/chapters-siu/message ..read more

As we continue with the British figures, Deanna is joined by Lydia as they discuss the ever controversial Wallis Simpson, Duchess of Windsor. Deanna evaluates many aspects of Wallis' life, particularly her relationship with the Prince of Wales and future King Edward VIII. Was Wallis as bad as she was portrayed and was she responsible for as much as she is credited? Deanna will answer these questions throughout.  --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/chapters-siu/message ..read more

For the first part of our British podcast, we are joined by Lydia and Deanna as they discuss the often misunderstood Queen Victoria. Queen Victoria's legacy as the Grandmother of Europe is often overlooked by her legacy that is associated with the British Empire. Lydia offers more modern interpretations, as the British Royal Family is still a central part of British culture today, and how Victoria fit into the larger context of the empire.  --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/chapters-siu/message ..read more

As Season Two continues, Josh is joined here by Deanna as they discuss the four podcasts that will conclude this season. Each of these podcasts will reimagine four important historical figures in British history, Queen Victoria, Wallis Simpson, Neville Chamberlain, and Margaret Thatcher. Deanna, Lydia, Francesca, and Ryan all offer fresh analyses of often misunderstood individuals in British history.   --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/chapters-siu/message ..read more

In this episode of Season Two, we join Ollie and Francesca as they examine the history and impact of American summer camps. Ollie being an employee at a summer camp is able to offer first hand experience. As they examine where and why the fasciation of summer camps began in America, one will view camps through new eyes. Later in the episode, we are joined once again by Josh and Lindsey as they discuss the process of writing the script for this work.  --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/chapters-siu/message ..read more

In this episode, we are joined by Claire and Kyah as they discuss the history of American Girl Dolls. American Girl Dolls have been a staple of young girls' lives since 1986, but how does inclusion play into the dolls and the books that were published by the brand? By reimagining the history of American Girl Dolls, Claire and Kyah can show a new perspective, through new eyes.  --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/chapters-siu/message ..read more

Ben takes over the interviewee seat as he and Josh talk about Ben's senior paper two years after he wrote it. The two discuss how the paper came to be just as much as they talk about the more interesting than it sounds history of Parking at SIUC.  --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/chapters-siu/message ..read more