Relevate Presents: Scholars Ship

by Eric Goodcase

“Ship” (v): 1. To have a strong interest in the romantic relationship of characters from fictional stories. 2. The desire for two or more fictional characters to become a romantic couple.“Ship” (n): 1. a vessel larger than a boat for transporting people or goods by sea. But really… We all know Hollywood doesn’t always portray love realistically; however, we still have our favorite tv show and movie couples that make us feel a  ...   ...  Read more
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Podcast episodes

  • Season 2

  • Sex Education with Shelby Astle & Duchess Sexpert

    Sex Education with Shelby Astle & Duchess Sexpert

    S02 E06
    01:22:18

    I think it is time we have "The Talk". You know... the birds and the bees… Luckily, Shelby Astle and Duchess Sexpert are here to help us navigate the sex talk as we discuss everyone’s favorite amateur sex therapy TV show: Sex Education. We go character by character and discuss how they have been shaped (for better and for worse) by the sexual messages they received from their parents, their school, their peers, and society. 0:00 – 8:16 Introduction to Duchess, Shelby, and the show Sex Education 8:17 – 23:31 Otis 23:31 – 31:14 Maeve 31:15 – 45:23 Eric 45:24 -59:40 Lily 59:41 1:06:40 Adam 1:06:41 – 1:15:51 Aimee 1:15:52- 1:22:17 Wrapping Up

  • Stepmom with Dr. Caroline Sanner

    Stepmom with Dr. Caroline Sanner

    S02 E05
    01:20:35

    Join Eric and Denzel as they talk to Dr. Caroline Sanner about the movie Stepmom starring Susan Sarandon & Julia Roberts. See how all the characters were able to navigate the difficult adjustments of stepfamilies, how they went from conflict to working together as a family system, and what can real life stepfamilies learn from the movie. 0:00-9:12 Introduction to Dr. Sanner and Stepmom 9:13-22:20 Media portrayals of stepfamilies & gender Differences in stepfamilies 22:21-48:06 Children of stepfamilies 48:07-57:19 Coparenting relationships 57:20- 1:05:00 What the family in Stepmom did to work towards an integrated family 1:05:01- 1:20:34 Final Thoughts

  • Modern Family with Dr. Jeremy Kanter

    Modern Family with Dr. Jeremy Kanter

    S02 E04
    01:08:35

    Scholars Ship dives into a familiar but new kind of family sitcom and discusses the relationships of Modern Family. Dr. Jeremy Kanter joins Eric and Denzel to discuss what makes Phil & Claire, Mitchell & Cameron, and Jay & Gloria successful couples. 0:00 – 12:34 Introduction to Dr. Kanter & Modern Family 12:35 – 32:48 Phil & Claire 32:49 – 46:24 Jay & Gloria 46:25 – 58:21 Mitchell & Cameron 58:21 – 1:08:35 The kids’ relationships & wrapping up

  • The Invisible Man with Dr. Autumn Bermea

    The Invisible Man with Dr. Autumn Bermea

    S02 E03
    01:19:59

    Eric and Denzel discuss intimate partner violance and post-traumatic stress disorder in the psychologlical thriller "The Invisible Man" with Dr. Autumn Bermea. Follow how Cecilia navigates leaving her abusive relationship, PTSD, and being stalked by an invisible man and how her experiences relate to the experiences of other IPV survivors. 0:00 – 8:41 Introduction to Dr. Bermea and Invisible Man 8:42 – 13:32 Cecilia leaving her partner 13:33 – 28:49 Barriers for individuals leaving abusive relationships 28:50 – 39:30 Understanding Cecilia’s trauma response and Adrian’s death by suicide 39:31 – 47:36 Adrian’s escalating abuse 47:37 – 57:36 Isolation tactics and gaslighting in abusive relationships 57:37 – 1:05:17 Final Confrontation 1:05:18 – 1:19:59 What happens after the movie for Cecilia? And wrap up thoughts

  • Bojack Horseman with Chelynn Randolph

    Bojack Horseman with Chelynn Randolph

    S02 E02
    01:14:34

    What is this a crossover episode? Eric and Denzel chat with Chelynn Randolph about the animated comedy Bojack Horseman. Chelynn discusses Bojack's mental health and (lack of) help seeking behavior, Bojack's relationships, various other relationships from the show. Does a character like Bojack have any hope? 0:00-12:14 Introduction to Chelynn Randolph and Bojack Horseman 12:15- 30:15 Talking about Mental Health of Bojack and Attempts at growth 30:16 – 41:21 Bojack’s Relationships 41:22 – 49:28 The ups and downs of Mr. Peanutbutter & Diane 49:29-55:16 The Hijinks of Todd 55:17 – 1:05:30 Breaking down Bojack's Behavior in New Mexico 1:05:31 – 1:14:33 Wrapping up and the Future of all the Characters