Episodes

  • Fallacy of Files: Moving the Goal Posts
    Sep 1 2023

    In this episode, we discuss everyone’s favorite topic, errors in reasoning by firmly planting the goal posts where they belong. 

    Rhetoric-O-Rama is a fun and educational introduction to rhetoric by two college professors, Dr. David R. Dewberry and Dr. Tim "As Seen on TV" McGee (Tim was on Wheel of Fortune in the early 80s). Nick W. is our fantastic producer. You can contact us at rhetoric.fun@gmail.comEpisode Notes

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    5 mins
  • S3:E11 – Rhetoric of Leaked Celebrity Sex Tapes
    Aug 1 2023

    In this episode, we discuss sex, lies, and videotapes. And celebrities too.

    Rhetoric-O-Rama is a fun and educational introduction to rhetoric by two college professors, Dr. David R. Dewberry and Dr. Tim "As Seen on TV" McGee (Tim was on Wheel of Fortune in the early 80s). Nick W. is our fantastic producer. You can contact us at rhetoric.fun@gmail.comEpisode Notes

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    14 mins
  • S3:E10 – Rhetoric of Addiction
    Jun 27 2023

    In this episode, we discuss addiction, both substance and behavioral, both literal and figurative, and changing views of addiction.

    Rhetoric-O-Rama is a fun and educational introduction to rhetoric by two college professors, Dr. David R. Dewberry and Dr. Tim "As Seen on TV" McGee (Tim was on Wheel of Fortune in the early 80s). Nick W. is our fantastic producer. You can contact us at rhetoric.fun@gmail.com

    Find out more at https://rhetoric-o-rama.pinecast.co

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    13 mins
  • Fallacy Files: Post Hoc Ergo Propter Hoc
    Mar 28 2022

    This episode of the Fallacy Files focuses on assuming causation between two things! Will this episode make you happier? Probably, who knows?

    Rhetoric-O-Rama is a fun and educational introduction to rhetoric by two college professors, Dr. David R. Dewberry and Dr. Tim "As Seen on TV" McGee (Tim was on Wheel of Fortune in the early 80s). You can find us at www.rhetoric.fun and email us at rhetoric.fun@gmail.com

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    8 mins
  • S3:E9 – The Rhetoric of Using Marijuana
    Mar 14 2022

    We break out the incense and get intense about the rhetoric of smoking marijuana, weed, or the devil’s lettuce for the first time.

    Rhetoric-O-Rama is a fun and educational introduction to rhetoric by two college professors, Dr. David R. Dewberry and Dr. Tim "As Seen on TV" McGee (Tim was on Wheel of Fortune in the early 80s). You can find us at www.rhetoric.fun and email us at rhetoric.fun@gmail.com

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    11 mins
  • Fallacy Files: The Genetic Fallacy
    Feb 11 2022

    In this episode, we cover the genetic fallacy, which has nothing to do with that awkward conversation your family has after everyone gets one of those DNA kits at the holiday family party.

    Rhetoric-O-Rama is a fun and educational introduction to rhetoric by two college professors, Dr. David R. Dewberry and Dr. Tim "As Seen on TV" McGee (Tim was on Wheel of Fortune in the early 80s). You can find us at www.rhetoric.fun and email us at rhetoric.fun@gmail.com

    Find out more at https://rhetoric-o-rama.pinecast.co

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    6 mins
  • Fallacy Files: The Ad Hominem/Attack the Person Fallacy
    Feb 11 2022

    In this episode, we introduce the Fallacy Files in which we discuss everyone’s favorite topic, errors in reasoning! First up is the ad hominem fallacy, which deals with attacking the person, not the argument.

    Rhetoric-O-Rama is a fun and educational introduction to rhetoric by two college professors, Dr. David R. Dewberry and Dr. Tim "As Seen on TV" McGee (Tim was on Wheel of Fortune in the early 80s). You can find us at www.rhetoric.fun and email us at rhetoric.fun@gmail.com

    Find out more at https://rhetoric-o-rama.pinecast.co

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    Less than 1 minute
  • S3:E8 – The Rhetoric of Girl Boss
    Jan 20 2022

    After take some time off, we're back! In this episode, we cover the promotion and demotion of “GirlBoss” rhetoric, which was suggested by our favorite listener, Brittany!

    Rhetoric-O-Rama is a fun and educational introduction to rhetoric by two college professors, Dr. David R. Dewberry and Dr. Tim "As Seen on TV" McGee (Tim was on Wheel of Fortune in the early 80s). You can find us at www.rhetoric.fun and email us at rhetoric.fun@gmail.com

    Find out more at https://rhetoric-o-rama.pinecast.co

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    15 mins