Pretentia Transistor (https://transistor.fm) https://feeds.transistor.fm/pretentia Pretentia is a podcast all about bridging the campus divide between Torrey Honors students and the rest of campus. Join Emily Coffey (a Torrey student) and Hannah Fodera (and guests!) as they talk about classic novels and how they apply to our lives. © 2025 Emily Coffey and Hannah Fodera 21da0aa3-676f-5f9b-8e61-1fc28e2f9d87 no en Sat, 23 Nov 2024 01:13:42 -0800 Tue, 02 Dec 2025 16:54:06 -0800 https://img.transistor.fm/xQS_qQpgUhl6rxc4VMF1SCneSSRbwcgMWSiMgCU2kI8/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:1400/h:1400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9zaG93/LzM1NTE4LzE2NjYw/MjYwODQtYXJ0d29y/ay5qcGc.jpg Pretentia episodic Emily Coffey and Hannah Fodera Pretentia is a podcast all about bridging the campus divide between Torrey Honors students and the rest of campus. Join Emily Coffey (a Torrey student) and Hannah Fodera (and guests!) as they talk about classic novels and how they apply to our lives. Pretentia is a podcast all about bridging the campus divide between Torrey Honors students and the rest of campus. classics, Biola University, Torrey Honors KBR: The Torch No No Is Shakespeare even real? 7 7 Is Shakespeare even real? full 5c80e5f1-2edc-47e3-a447-199316300cfe https://share.transistor.fm/s/76036be8 Theater major Brynn Niewenhaus sits down with us this week as we discuss and appreciate Shakespeare, taking a close look at King Lear. 

]]> Theater major Brynn Niewenhaus sits down with us this week as we discuss and appreciate Shakespeare, taking a close look at King Lear. 

]]> Wed, 03 May 2023 09:49:18 -0700 Emily Coffey and Hannah Fodera Emily Coffey and Hannah Fodera 4700 Theater major Brynn Niewenhaus sits down with us this week as we discuss and appreciate Shakespeare, taking a close look at King Lear. 

]]> classics, Biola University, Torrey Honors No The White Whale 6 6 The White Whale full 1d4d135b-4b52-43a7-8823-90d69b5ac9e9 https://share.transistor.fm/s/27f417f9 Hannah and Emily dissect the madness that is the 600-page classic American Novel, “Moby Dick.” Listen in for our thoughts on human madness and trying to master your fate. 

]]> Hannah and Emily dissect the madness that is the 600-page classic American Novel, “Moby Dick.” Listen in for our thoughts on human madness and trying to master your fate. 

]]> Tue, 25 Apr 2023 21:34:35 -0700 Emily Coffey and Hannah Fodera Emily Coffey and Hannah Fodera 1767 Hannah and Emily dissect the madness that is the 600-page classic American Novel, “Moby Dick.” Listen in for our thoughts on human madness and trying to master your fate. 

]]> classics, Biola University, Torrey Honors No Emily Coffey Hannah Fodera Smelly Books & Smelly People 5 5 Smelly Books & Smelly People full 20f4a3b2-b8a9-4188-b335-3e2537f78fe7 https://share.transistor.fm/s/57b30738 Hannah and Emily sit down to talk about a famous scene in Brothers Karamazov that has implications on our modern-day understanding of the church, the gospel, and “cancel culture.” Listen in for the analysis of the funeral of Father Zosima, a smelly ordeal. 

]]> Hannah and Emily sit down to talk about a famous scene in Brothers Karamazov that has implications on our modern-day understanding of the church, the gospel, and “cancel culture.” Listen in for the analysis of the funeral of Father Zosima, a smelly ordeal. 

]]> Tue, 11 Apr 2023 09:41:49 -0700 Emily Coffey and Hannah Fodera Emily Coffey and Hannah Fodera 2535 Hannah and Emily sit down to talk about a famous scene in Brothers Karamazov that has implications on our modern-day understanding of the church, the gospel, and “cancel culture.” Listen in for the analysis of the funeral of Father Zosima, a smelly ordeal. 

]]> classics, Biola University, Torrey Honors No Which character is pride again? 4 4 Which character is pride again? full 5b10df5f-83cf-47b1-9a9f-06cd3167a6e0 https://share.transistor.fm/s/ad360d0c Ben Dilsisian and Aaron Margosian join the podcast to discuss the film adaptation of Pride and Prejudice and learn about the importance of the novel. Listen in for Ben’s popcorn story(ies) and a thorough analysis of the classic love story.

This show is hosted by Emily Coffey featuring Hannah Fodera. It is produced by Michael Fausett and managed by KBR: The Torch Radio from the Department of Digital Journalism and Media at Biola University in La Mirada, California.

]]> Ben Dilsisian and Aaron Margosian join the podcast to discuss the film adaptation of Pride and Prejudice and learn about the importance of the novel. Listen in for Ben’s popcorn story(ies) and a thorough analysis of the classic love story.

This show is hosted by Emily Coffey featuring Hannah Fodera. It is produced by Michael Fausett and managed by KBR: The Torch Radio from the Department of Digital Journalism and Media at Biola University in La Mirada, California.

]]> Mon, 20 Feb 2023 18:26:28 -0800 Emily Coffey and Hannah Fodera Emily Coffey and Hannah Fodera 3903 Ben Dilsisian and Aaron Margosian join the podcast to discuss the film adaptation of Pride and Prejudice and learn about the importance of the novel. Listen in for Ben’s popcorn story(ies) and a thorough analysis of the classic love story. Ben Dilsisian and Aaron Margosian join the podcast to discuss the film adaptation of Pride and Prejudice and learn about the importance of the novel. Listen in for Ben’s popcorn story(ies) and a thorough analysis of the classic love story. classics, torrey honors, honors, pride and prejudice, jane austen, film, books No Emily Coffey Hannah Fodera John Donne needs new blinds. 2 2 John Donne needs new blinds. full 1a414d32-bfdc-46bd-9404-77b170a124f5 https://share.transistor.fm/s/7ac291cb For this episode, Olivia Yatooma takes Hannah’s place to talk about the modern-day applications of John Donne, a romantic and metaphysical poet who helps readers understand the Gospel in a new light. 

]]> For this episode, Olivia Yatooma takes Hannah’s place to talk about the modern-day applications of John Donne, a romantic and metaphysical poet who helps readers understand the Gospel in a new light. 

]]> Thu, 26 Jan 2023 16:09:53 -0800 Emily Coffey and Hannah Fodera Emily Coffey and Hannah Fodera 1449 For this episode, Olivia Yatooma takes Hannah’s place to talk about the modern-day applications of John Donne, a romantic and metaphysical poet who helps readers understand the Gospel in a new light. For this episode, Olivia Yatooma takes Hannah’s place to talk about the modern-day applications of John Donne, a romantic and metaphysical poet who helps readers understand the Gospel in a new light. John Donne, Torrey, Biola University, Torrey Honors College No Emily Coffey George Herbert on napping. 3 3 George Herbert on napping. full 8e93e5f7-e24a-4c7c-9faf-8b8cd5845d5d https://share.transistor.fm/s/9e465593 Hannah and Emily sit down to discuss “Sabbath” by George Herbert, a poem about how the theology of sanctification relates to the spiritual practice of rest. Listen in for a reading of the poem and some reflections on how the concepts work out in everyday life. 

]]> Hannah and Emily sit down to discuss “Sabbath” by George Herbert, a poem about how the theology of sanctification relates to the spiritual practice of rest. Listen in for a reading of the poem and some reflections on how the concepts work out in everyday life. 

]]> Mon, 14 Nov 2022 12:30:00 -0800 Emily Coffey and Hannah Fodera Emily Coffey and Hannah Fodera 1467 Hannah and Emily sit down to discuss “Sabbath” by George Herbert, a poem about how the theology of sanctification relates to the spiritual practice of rest. Listen in for a reading of the poem and some reflections on how the concepts work out in everyday life. Hannah and Emily sit down to discuss “Sabbath” by George Herbert, a poem about how the theology of sanctification relates to the spiritual practice of rest. Listen in for a reading of the poem and some reflections on how the concepts work out in everyday george herbert, biola university, torrey honors college, sabbath No Emily Coffey Hannah Fodera Socrates isn’t a sexist - ask Diotima. 1 1 Socrates isn’t a sexist - ask Diotima. full b9adb433-bf5e-4200-b471-8f2723acb056 https://share.transistor.fm/s/d89e0a49 In the first episode of Pretentia, Hannah and Emily discuss Symposium, Plato’s theory on romantic relationships, love, and harmony. This foundational philosophical text helps to make sense of many more books throughout the upcoming season.

Credits

Production: Hannah Fodera and Emily Coffey 

Hosted by Emily Coffey  

Co-Hosted by Hannah Fodera 

]]> In the first episode of Pretentia, Hannah and Emily discuss Symposium, Plato’s theory on romantic relationships, love, and harmony. This foundational philosophical text helps to make sense of many more books throughout the upcoming season.

Credits

Production: Hannah Fodera and Emily Coffey 

Hosted by Emily Coffey  

Co-Hosted by Hannah Fodera 

]]> Mon, 17 Oct 2022 12:30:00 -0700 Emily Coffey and Hannah Fodera Emily Coffey and Hannah Fodera 2124 In the first episode of Pretentia, Hannah and Emily discuss Symposium, Plato’s theory on romantic relationships, love, and harmony. In the first episode of Pretentia, Hannah and Emily discuss Symposium, Plato’s theory on romantic relationships, love, and harmony. classics, Biola University, Torrey Honors No Emily Coffey Hannah Fodera