Your Attention Please
Your Attention Please
Your Attention Please is a talk show that investigates the phenomena and proliferation of narratives and the art of storytelling across the ages. Join your host AVX, arecovering corporate warrior who has embarked on a new life in the arts on this journey! So, if you fancy a deep dive into the cinematics arts or want to peruse the virtual shelf of global literature, debate history and how it is to…Social links:
YAP Radio Show - Caesar vs. Cato 16: Reflections_2026-09-29
A post-scriptum on our story where we discuss the fortunes of Caesar's adopted heir and Cato's children, Porcia and Marcus Junior. Afterwards, I share some deep reflections on this part of history, how it was told to me in the past and any careful lessons we may draw. Sources Primary Source…
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YAP Radio Show - On Flocks: The Misfits_2026-09-22
Today's show is an part of the On Flicks Series and explores the film The Misfits (1961) written by Arthur Miller, directed by John Huston and starring in their last film, Marilyn Monroe and Clark Gable. ---- Reference The Misfits: The Story of a Shoot - Photographs by Magnum photographers, wit…
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YAP Radio Show - Caesar vs. Cato 15: Aftermaths and Afterlives_2026-09-15
Caesar arrives at Utica to find Cato has taken his life. He now continues to Spain for a final battle against Republican forces at Munda. After extravagant triumphs, Caesar settles into governing as Dictator but a opposition to his rule looms. This episode will look into the aftermath and the after…
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YAP Radio Show - Caesar vs. Cato 14: This is the End_2026-09-08
As Caesar approaches the city of Utica, Cato residing between its walls will have to decide to continue the fight, flee, be pardoned or commit an almost inexplicable act. Sources Primary Sources The Civil Wars - Appian (Penguins) The Gallic War - Julius Caesar (Folio Society) trans. S.A Handfo…
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YAP Radio Show - Caesar vs. Cato 13: Uticensis_2026-09-01
We return to the ancient feud that doomed the Roman Republic, but it has been a while. So this week we will embark on a massive recap of affairs to date. Caesar marches triumphantly to Utica, eager to pardon his foe, Cato busy in Utica awaiting the arrival of a man he has not seen in over 13 years.…
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YAP Radio Show - The Odyssey X: The Film Review_2026-08-25
We are wrapping up our coverage of all things Odyssey with a review of Christopher Nolan's film. An emphasis is placed on analysing how Nolan re-motivated the story and characters to serve his adaptation of the poem that centres on the effects of war on the human psyche. We will also discuss the pu…
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YAP Radio Show - The Odyssey IX: The End of All Things_2026-08-11
Today we wrap up our discussion on the Odyssey, looking at the aftermath of event in the palatial hall of Ithaka including the reconciliation of Penelope and Odysseus. We then track back to cover two areas of the epic poem we had not discussed yet - Role of Femininity and summoning of those in Hade…
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YAP Radio Show - Odyssey VIII: Nostos_2026-08-04
We have finally reached nostos, the homecoming. Odysseus has reached the rocky shores of Ithaka, and can now reclaim his throne and family. We will look into all the steps, deceptions and plans employed by him, his son Telemachus and the Goddess Athena, for it is not as simple as it seems but it su…
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YAP Radio Show - The Odyssey VII: Veracity in Adaptations _2026-07-28
Today we explore the Odyssey against notion of veracity when dealing with artistic adaptations. These include notes on the historicity, aesthetics, and translation. Finally, we explore the nexus between canonising a work of art and how it affects representation over time, with a few personal opinio…
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YAP Radio Show - The Odyssey VI: Our Hero, Odysseus?_2026-07-21
We continue our series on the Odyssey by finishing our deliberation on the role of the divine in driving the story. After we turn our attention to uncovering the man, the hero, the legend at the centre, Odysseus. Diving into his character arc and events portrayed in the poem (with the exception of …
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