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Dr. Bobby"s School for Rhetors

Bobby Kuechenmeister

Host Dr. Bobby is a former English professor educating the masses about Rhetorical Theory, Composition Theory, Literary Theory, Popular Culture, and Education.

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12:34

Dr. Bobby Presents: Frankenstein Part 3 (Mary Shelley)

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2025/06/14

🔥 Frankenstein: Part 3 - Unraveling the Madness of Victor’s Creation 🔥Welcome back to our deep dive into Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein! In this episode, we explore Victor Frankenstein’s descent into obsession, his tragic downfall, and the moral dilemmas surrounding his scientific triumph.📖 Key Topics Discussed:Victor’s reliability as a narrator—can we trust him?The Prometheus parallel: Victor’s god-like ambitions and their consequences.The Creature as the “Other”—a reflection on fear, rejection,

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12:57

Dr. Bobby Presents: Frankenstein Part 2 (Mary Shelley)

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2025/06/07

Frankenstein: Part 2 | A Deep Dive into Mary Shelley's ThemesIn this episode, we continue our exploration of Frankenstein, analyzing the key themes of lineage, nature vs. nurture, and the power of mentorship. Through Victor's reflections on his upbringing, we examine how his privileged yet structured childhood influenced his worldview, setting the stage for his later obsessions.We also discuss the objectification of Elizabeth Lavenza and its implications in both the Romantic era and contemporary

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14:54

Dr. Bobby Presents: Frankenstein Introduction (Mary...

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2025/05/31

🔬 Frankenstein: Introduction | Mary Shelley's Creative Origins & Influence 🧪Join us as we explore the origins of Frankenstein, diving into Mary Shelley's creative inspirations, the literary and historical context of Romanticism, and the novel’s lasting impact on storytelling and pop culture.📖 Topics Covered:Mary Shelley's early writing experiences and creative influencesThe famous ghost story challenge that led to FrankensteinRomanticism as a movement and its opposition to Enlightenment

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18:34

Dr. Bobby Presents: Philosophy of Rhetoric Command of...

Dr. Bobby"s School for Rhetors ·

2025/05/24

🎙️ Welcome back to the final installment of our deep dive into I.A. Richards’ Philosophy of Rhetoric! 🎙️I’m Dr. Bobby, “The Best Assistant Professor Who Never Was”, and today we’re wrapping up this series by exploring Command of Metaphor—how metaphor shapes our thinking, the role of context in interpretation, and how our minds naturally connect ideas.📌 What We Cover Today: ✔️ Metaphor in Action – How tenor and vehicle influence meaning ✔️ Comparison & Connection – Why our minds instinctively

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10:46

Dr. Bobby Presents: Philosophy of Rhetoric Some...

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2025/05/17

🎙️ Welcome back to another deep dive into rhetoric and philosophy! 🎙️I’m Dr. Bobby, “The Best Assistant Professor Who Never Was”, and today we’re continuing our journey through I.A. Richards’ Philosophy of Rhetoric, focusing on Some Criteria of Words and Metaphor—how language shifts, how we perceive meaning, and why metaphor is central to thought itself.📌 What We Cover Today: ✔️ Language Shifts & Recursion – Why changes in meaning follow recognizable patterns ✔️ The Myth of Natural Talent –

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32:10

Dr. Bobby Presents: Philosophy of Rhetoric...

Dr. Bobby"s School for Rhetors ·

2025/05/10

🎙️ Welcome back to another exploration of rhetoric and philosophy! 🎙️Hello, I’m Dr. Bobby, “The Best Assistant Professor Who Never Was”, and today we’re diving deeper into I.A. Richards’ Philosophy of Rhetoric, focusing on the interinanimation of words—how words interact, shape meaning, and depend on context for their significance.📌 What We Cover Today: ✔️ How written and spoken words gain meaning through interaction ✔️ The Rhetorical Situation—a framework for analyzing communication ✔️ The

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14:10

Dr. Bobby Presents: Philosophy of Rhetoric Aims of...

Dr. Bobby"s School for Rhetors ·

2025/05/03

🎙️ Welcome back to another deep dive into rhetoric and philosophy! 🎙️Hello, I’m Dr. Bobby, “The Best Assistant Professor Who Never Was”, and today we’re continuing our exploration of I.A. Richards’ Philosophy of Rhetoric. In this episode, we tackle Richards’ views on context, discourse, and meaning, and how our understanding of rhetoric continues to evolve with technology and multimodal communication.📌 What We Cover Today: ✔️ How context shapes meaning in communication ✔️ The relationship between

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11:43

Dr. Bobby Presents: Philosophy of Rhetoric...

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2025/04/26

🔹 Welcome to another deep dive into rhetorical theory! 🔹Hello, I’m Dr. Bobby, “The Best Assistant Professor Who Never Was”, and today we’re exploring I.A. Richards’ Philosophy of Rhetoric. Richards challenges traditional understandings of rhetoric, shifting the focus from persuasion to misunderstanding and its remedies—a perspective that remains relevant in today’s world of complex communication.📖 In this episode, we cover: ✔️ The historical struggles of rhetoric within English departments ✔️ How

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15:00

Dr. Bobby Presents: A Rhetoric of Motives Order Part...

Dr. Bobby"s School for Rhetors ·

2025/04/19

A Rhetoric of Motives: Order Part 8 | Kenneth Burke’s Final InsightsWelcome back, everyone! I’m Dr. Bobby, “The Best Assistant Professor Who Never Was,” and today we’ve reached the grand finale of Kenneth Burke’s A Rhetoric of Motives. 🎉In this episode, we dive into Burke’s exploration of hierarchy, dialectic, mysticism, and identification—all central themes in his rhetorical framework. We examine how imagery builds social and moral hierarchies, how dialectical opposites seek consubstantiation, and

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14:19

Dr. Bobby Presents: A Rhetoric of Motives Order Part...

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2025/04/12

📖 A Rhetoric of Motives: Order Part 7 | Kenneth Burke AnalysisHello, rhetorical scholars! I’m Dr. Bobby, “The Best Assistant Professor Who Never Was,” and we’re continuing our deep dive into Kenneth Burke’s A Rhetoric of Motives.In this episode, we explore Burke’s critique of psychoanalytic criticism, his insights on dialectic and classification, and his unique perspective on rhetoric as both a social and linguistic action. We also unpack his discussion on audience, purpose, and motive, and how he

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22:10

Dr. Bobby Presents: A Rhetoric of Motives Order Part...

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2025/04/05

📚 Welcome back to Kenneth Burke’s A Rhetoric of Motives!Hello! I’m Dr. Bobby, “The Best Assistant Professor Who Never Was,” and today we continue our deep dive into Burke’s exploration of order, persuasion, and audience dynamics in Part 6 of our series.In this episode, we unpack Burke’s concept of pure persuasion—a form of communication that exists for its own sake rather than for external gain. We’ll discuss how persuasion, audience awareness, and rhetorical motives shape everything from

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14:27

Dr. Bobby Presents: A Rhetoric of Motives Order Part...

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2025/03/29

A Rhetoric of Motives: Order Part 5 | Dr. Bobby ⚠️ CONTENT WARNING: This video contains discussion and rhetorical analysis about death and suicide. Viewer discretion is advised. If you or someone you love is struggling, please reach out for help. Call the National Suicide Prevention Hotline: 1-800-273-8255. You are not alone. ❤️ 📚 In this episode, we continue our deep dive into Kenneth Burke’s A Rhetoric of Motives, exploring his ideas on Order, dialectic as courtship, and the complex rhetorical

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13:04

Dr. Bobby Presents: A Rhetoric of Motives Order Part...

Dr. Bobby"s School for Rhetors ·

2025/03/22

A Rhetoric of Motives: Order Part 4 | Kenneth Burke’s Insights on Courtship, Persuasion, & Transformation Hello! I’m Dr. Bobby, “The Best Assistant Professor Who Never Was,” and we’re continuing our deep dive into Kenneth Burke’s A Rhetoric of Motives. In this episode, we explore Burke’s thoughts on courtship, hierarchy, and the dialectical transformations that shape persuasion and identity. From the role of specialists and their conflicts with authority to the Jedi’s ideological struggle in

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23:27

Dr. Bobby Presents: A Rhetoric of Motives Order Part...

Dr. Bobby"s School for Rhetors ·

2025/03/15

📖 Welcome back to another deep dive into rhetoric! I’m Dr. Bobby, “The Best Assistant Professor Who Never Was,” and in this episode, we continue exploring Kenneth Burke’s A Rhetoric of Motives.In Order Part 3, we examine Burke’s discussion of social hierarchy, rhetorical motives, and the power of appearances through Castiglione’s The Book of the Courtier. We also explore connections between these rhetorical principles and popular science fiction, including Asimov’s Three Laws of Robotics, RoboCop’s

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18:34

Dr. Bobby Presents: A Rhetoric of Motives Order Part...

Dr. Bobby"s School for Rhetors ·

2025/03/08

📖 Welcome back, everyone! I’m Dr. Bobby, “The Best Assistant Professor Who Never Was,” and today we’re continuing our deep dive into Kenneth Burke’s A Rhetoric of Motives, specifically his section on Order.💡 Burke explores how symbols, imagery, and hierarchical structures shape meaning, connecting his rhetorical theories to semiotics, Aristotelian plot structure, and Marxist analysis. We’ll break down his insights on the sign-signifier-signified relationship, narrative motivation, and how social

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16:30

Dr. Bobby Presents: A Rhetoric of Motives Order Part...

Dr. Bobby"s School for Rhetors ·

2025/03/01

A Rhetoric of Motives: Order | Kenneth Burke ExplainedHello, rhetorical scholars and pop culture enthusiasts! 📖🎬I’m Dr. Bobby, "The Best Assistant Professor Who Never Was," and in today’s video, we’re diving into the third and final section of Kenneth Burke’s A Rhetoric of Motives—Order.Burke’s exploration of positive, dialectical, and ultimate terms reveals how meaning-making operates across various forms of media. From poetry to politics, and even comic books, we analyze how Burke’s rhetorical

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14:35

Dr. Bobby Presents: A Rhetoric of Motives Traditional...

Dr. Bobby"s School for Rhetors ·

2025/02/22

📚 A Rhetoric of Motives: Traditional Principles of Rhetoric (Part 7) | Dr. Bobby 🎙️Welcome back to our deep dive into Kenneth Burke’s A Rhetoric of Motives! I’m Dr. Bobby, “The Best Assistant Professor Who Never Was,” and today, we’re tackling Burke’s exploration of traditional rhetorical principles, dialectical oppositions, and how they manifest in literature, politics, and even pop culture.🔍 In this episode, we discuss: ✔️ The scene-act and agent-act ratios in rhetoric ✔️ Burke’s take on

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13:25

Dr. Bobby Presents: A Rhetoric of Motives Traditional...

Dr. Bobby"s School for Rhetors ·

2025/02/15

A Rhetoric of Motives: Traditional Principles of Rhetoric Part 6Hello, fellow scholars and lovers of rhetoric! 📚🎙️I’m Dr. Bobby, “The Best Assistant Professor Who Never Was,” and today we’re diving deeper into Kenneth Burke’s A Rhetoric of Motives. This episode explores Burke’s concept of disassociation—a strategy for breaking associations in order to uncover deeper motives behind actions.We’ll also discuss: ✔️ The scholar’s quest to identify and address gaps in knowledge ✔️ Burke’s take on fact

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12:09

Dr. Bobby Presents: A Rhetoric of Motives Traditional...

Dr. Bobby"s School for Rhetors ·

2025/02/08

📚 A Rhetoric of Motives: Traditional Principles of Rhetoric Part 5 🎭Welcome back, everyone! I’m Dr. Bobby, “The Best Assistant Professor Who Never Was”, and today, we’re diving deeper into Kenneth Burke’s A Rhetoric of Motives. In this episode, we unpack Burke’s exploration of rhetoric, symbolism, and motivation, with some surprising connections to pop culture, including Scott McCloud’s Understanding Comics, Bolter & Grusin’s Remediation, and even Spider-Man reboots! 🕷️🎬We also tackle the

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13:31

Dr. Bobby Presents: Groundhog Day (1993)

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2025/02/03

Groundhog Day & Rime of the Ancient Mariner: A Tale of Penance and RedemptionHello, I’m Dr. Bobby, “The Best Assistant Professor Who Never Was,” and today we’re diving into Harold Ramis’ 1993 classic Groundhog Day, starring Bill Murray, Andie MacDowell, and Chris Elliott. But we’re not stopping there—we’re also exploring the surprising thematic and structural connections between this film and Samuel Taylor Coleridge’s Rime of the Ancient Mariner!🔎 Are Phil Connors (Groundhog Day) and the

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