Beyond the rolling, manicured hills of the college campus that boasts graduating two of the three female Secretaries of State in history, lies a town with its namesake. Welcome to wealthy Wellesley, Massachusetts, where tensions between the college and the townies run high. Today, Lily is joined by guests Sophia and Ali, who both attended the College and worked in the town and offer their insight on the causes and manifestation. This episode defines terms such as positionality, emic and etic, and discusses the nature of purity narratives as they are portrayed through this unique relationship.
Bitcoin v Bank: Globalization & the Rise of the Digital Cult
Welcome to the Season 2 premiere!
Tune in for a thought-provoking conversation that goes beyond the headlines to examine the human side of crypto and digital culture!
Kimberly Gunn and host Lily Forrester take a deep dive into the world of cryptocurrency, digital currency, and the cultural phenomena surrounding them.
Key Topics:
What is cryptocurrency? A clear, accessible explanation of digital currency, how it differs from fiat money, and why it’s become such a hot topic.
The rise of crypto “cults”: Exploring the cult-like behaviors, symbols, and rituals within crypto communities, including the “orange pill” phenomenon and the veneration of figures like Satoshi Nakamoto.
The intersection of economics, politics, and culture: How distrust in traditional institutions fuels the appeal of decentralized currencies.
Scams and risks: A look at “pig butchering” scams, the dangers of algorithmic authority, and the challenges of distinguishing legitimate investments from fraud.
The role of anthropology: Why studying crypto through an anthropological lens reveals deeper insights into community, belief, and social change.
To watch or listen to previous episodes:
https://life-anth.captivate.fm/listen (https://life-anth.captivate.fm/listen)
11 Apr 2025
That's A Wrap to Season 1!
Welcome & welcome back to Life & Anth Podcast!
Thanks for joining us today!
Our mission is to break down the barriers between anthropology in academia and the general public so people can better understand how anthrological concepts impact our daily lives and who we are in the greater landscape. Lily is a graduate of Wellesley College and holds a B.A. degree in Anthropology.
In this episode, Life & Anth podcast host, Lily Forrester and Zoomcatchers' Podcast Producer, Kimberly Gunn discuss all things anthropology and wrap up season 1 and what's coming next!
Show Notes:
Everyday life can start to feel a little well routine, but every once in a while, maybe you notice something small that makes you wonder why are things the way they are? Why can you buy CDs at coffee shops? These moments are called ruptures, and they're a gateway to thinking about larger cultural norms that impact our everyday lives.
My name is Lily Forester and I'm the host of the new anthropology podcast series, life and Anth. On our show, we talk about phenomena small and large. Why do some colleges have great relationships with their surrounding towns and others not? How is power demonstrated in a recreational fitness setting? We have so many questions to answer and so much anthropology to learn, and you can join in our music on Apple Podcasts, YouTube, and Spotify.
Additional notes:
This episode discusses issues of abuse. If you are a victin of abuse or are aware of abuse, contact your law enforcement agencies for help.
Thanks for watching & listening!
To watch previous episodes:
https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLD46GgMnP-pfCoEWeWcA82z8juYABNP58&si=fg7xE5ZOULrS2hbi
8 Jan 2025
EXPLORING ANTHROPOLOGY THROUGH PODCASTING: A CONVERSATION WITH LILY FORRESTER
Exploring Anthropology Through Podcasting: A Conversation with Lily Forrester
In this bonus episode of 'The Power of Podcasting,' host Kimberly Gunn from Zoom Catchers speaks with Lily Forrester, the host of 'Life in Anth,' about her journey into podcasting and her passion for anthropology.
Lily, a graduate of Wellesley College, discusses how she integrates her love for storytelling with her academic background in anthropology. She shares insights about her podcast series, touching on themes such as gym culture and LGBTQ community trends, and offers advice for aspiring indie podcasters.
Lily emphasizes the importance of anthropological thinking in everyday life and the necessity of thorough preparation in creating quality podcast content. Catch this insightful conversation on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube.
Stay tuned for Season 2!
00:00 Welcome to Life in Anth Podcast
00:34 Introducing Lily Forrester
01:49 Lily's Journey into Podcasting
04:02 Understanding Anthropology
05:19 Exploring Life in Anth Topics
07:13 Creating Engaging Podcast Content
16:37 Episode Highlights and Future Plans
17:32 Advice for Aspiring Podcasters
18:52 Where to Find Life in Anth
Get caught up on all Life & Anth episodes:
https://life-anth.captivate.fm/listen
5 Jun 2024
YOUR SCARS AND YOU
Greetings and welcome to Life & Anth with Lily Forrester and a Zoomcatchers production.
Last episode, “Less is More,” Lily discusses changes in women’s fashion over time as well as the changes in the conversation that surrounds it. The episode breaks down various socio-political narratives that are applied to women’s dress and examined the impact it has or doesn't have on the empowerment of women, so be sure to give that a listen.
This episode, Lily looks not at clothing, but at the body itself and the story it inadvertently and inevitably tells.
To watch previous episodes:
Watch or listen :
https://life-anth.captivate.fm/listen (https://life-anth.captivate.fm/listen)
https://youtu.be/BNMLuayr18w (https://youtu.be/BNMLuayr18w)
To learn more about Zoomcatchers:
zoomcatchers.us (https://zoomcatchers.us)
https://www.amazon.com/Cannibals-Kings-Cultures-Marvin-Harris/dp/067972849X (https://www.amazon.com/Cannibals-Kings-Cultures-Marvin-Harris/dp/067972849X)
27 Jan 2024
MORE IS LESS
Welcome to Life & Anth, with host Lily Forrester!
Our latest episode, More Is Less, is an anthropological discussion of women's fashion throughout time and how it fits into the changing cultural landscape. Lily brings on cross-generational guests to discuss feminist perspectives from various waves of the movement and explores the question of freedom as it relates to the clothes we wear.
To listen to or watch previous episodes:
https://life-anth.captivate.fm/listen
YouTube:
https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLD46GgMnP-pfCoEWeWcA82z8juYABNP58
Spotify:
https://open.spotify.com/show/4DVBZTesL0nGvIZ6THJOrL?si=db968efc944f441d
Apple:
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/life-anth/id1681214113
www.zoomcatchers.us
28 Aug 2023
QUEERING THE STAGE
Welcome Back!
Join Lily and guest ethnomusicologist, Becca, at the intersection of academics and artists where they muse on the rising queer band, boygenius, and the context that brought them into the light. This episode detangles the social structures that exist both within the band and between artist and fan and why those may exist. Lily defines such concepts as hegemony, agency, cultural capital, and performativity as they relate to all things boygenius.
Listen to their top tracks on Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/artist/1hLiboQ98IQWhpKeP9vRFw?si=p1vz_fJPRMC_MbnG24JGcQ
For further reading on ethnomusicology: https://hugoribeiro.com.br/area-restrita/Rice-Ethnomusicology-A_very_short_introduction.pdf
Check out all the episodes here:
YouTube:
https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLD46GgMnP-pfCoEWeWcA82z8juYABNP58
Spotify:
https://open.spotify.com/show/4DVBZTesL0nGvIZ6THJOrL?si=db968efc944f441d
Apple:
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/life-anth/id1681214113
Single Promo link:
https://life-anth.captivate.fm/listen
To learn how Zoomcatchers can get your voice heard:
https://www.zoomcatchers.us
28 Jun 2023
Life and Anth: Why I'm Podcasting | Lily Forrester
Ever wonder who the person is behind the voice of our newest podcast, Life and Anth?
Today, our host has given us a peek behind the scenes of why podcasting and why anthropology in this short introduction. Check out the first and second episodes here:
https://youtu.be/84R9xN66kTg
https://youtu.be/3oLHg-K5rY0
#anthropology #zoomcatchers #podcast
5 Jun 2023
TOUCHY SUBJECTS: POWER THROUGH TOUCH IN RECREATIONAL FITNESS
Lily Forrester and Zoomcatchers are at it again!
Join us as we mystify the ordinary!
Exploring the nature of the least likely fallout from the Vietnam War, Lily is joined by guests Shelly and Mindy to unpack the complex relations underlying the group fitness industry.
This episode navigates its complicated webs of power, from gender dynamics to parasocial relationships, starting at its roots and into the present day.
Lily defines concepts such as cultural relativism and structural anthropology as they apply to modern-day group fitness.
Please like, subscribe, follow, and share!
To listen on your favorite platform:
https://life-anth.captivate.fm/listen
To listen to more Zoomcatchers podcasts, visit:
https://zoomcatchers.captivate.fm
https://www.zoomcatchers.us
https://www.youtube.com/@lightwavelive/podcasts
#anthropology #zoomcatchers
15 Mar 2023
A TALE OF TWO WELLESLEYS
Beyond the rolling, manicured hills of the college campus that boasts graduating two of the three female Secretaries of State in history lies a town with its namesake. Welcome to wealthy Wellesley, Massachusetts, where tensions between the college and the townies run high. Today, Lily is joined by guests Sophia and Ali, who both attended the College and worked in the town, and offer their insight on the causes and manifestation. This episode defines terms such as positionality, emic and etic, and discusses the nature of purity narratives as they are portrayed through this unique relationship.
Links:
https://www.amazon.com/Purity-Danger-Routledge-Classics-93/dp/0415289955/ref=asc_df_0415289955/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=312443114357&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=9437706528268818172&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9003191&hvtargid=pla-469472422719&psc=1
https://www.amazon.com/American-College-Town-Blake-Gumprecht/dp/1558498133
15 Mar 2023
LIFE AND ANTH: JOIN US IN MYSTIFYING THE ORDINARY!
Everyday life can start to feel a little well...routine, but every once in a while, maybe you notice something small that makes you wonder why are things the way they are? Why can you buy CDs at coffee shops? These moments are called ruptures, and they're a gateway to thinking about larger cultural norms that impact our everyday lives.
My name is Lily Forrester and I am the host of the new anthropology podcast series, life, and Anth. On our show, we talk about phenomena small and large. Why do some colleges have great relationships with their surrounding towns and others not? How is power demonstrated in a recreational fitness setting?
We have so many questions to answer and so much anthropology to learn, and you can join in our music on your favorite channel to listen to your podcasts. We'll see you there.
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