Thee Professor Forever
Meet Lisa Hemminger, aka Professor Forever. The moniker Professor Forever emerged from the relationships Hemminger has made with her students over decades: always welcoming them to ask more questions, to visit her office, to go out to lunch or dinner or for coffee, to feel free to be wholly themselves and know they are safe, and, most particularly, to reach out for help or guidance…for the rest of their lives. Now retired from formal teaching in English, Creative Writing and Film Studies Departments, Professor Forever thrives on finding people of all ages who might need her help or want to discuss issues and ideas. She can’t imagine putting an end to providing guidance in whatever way she can. In fact, PF can also provide help in subjects other than academic. As you will note when you listen to the Professor Forever podcast, PF has experienced many adventures throughout her life–for example, being a drummer in a RockBand band, a performance poet, and a ghost hunter. Please join PF and others as they start this journey!
Episodes
135 episodes
The Attraction Equation, Again
Making some updates to a FB discussion on the values of attraction in romantic coupling. What can you add to this discussion, scholars?
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Season 2
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Episode 83
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30:04
Randonautica Review and Guy Debord
Professor Forever recounts her experience with the app and makes some new connections. Also, holiday angst.
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Season 2
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Episode 82
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31:44
Fear
Have you ever wondered where your specific fears come from? Professor Forever tells you about a surreal theater play (which wasn't scary) and singing hymns before analyzing some fears of her own.
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Season 2
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Episode 81
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29:21
YouView
YouView is Professor Forever's cheeky portmanteau for YouTube Viewing, which she has been doing a little too much lately. But she also shares info about two new trending subjects found there.
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Season 2
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Episode 80
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29:02
My Sister
In one sense, Professor Forever's sister is just an ordinary person---living in a Chicago suburb, working day to day, and managing life like the rest of us. But there is something really special about Bonne.
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Season 2
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Episode 78
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29:28
W is for...
Professor Forever plays a word game (and encourages you to play it,too). Plus, some Emily poetry.
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Season 2
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Episode 76
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24:25
October Blather
Professor Forever talks horror movies---two in particular---and recounts a story inspired by a book of dead classmates. Also, how about a friend-for-lease company?
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Season 2
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Episode 75
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30:39
Shag and Shappy
Professor forever chats with an old friend about three performance poets from the glory days of the Chicago spoken poetry scene. Note: This episode is crass, uncensored, and rollicking fun.
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Season 2
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Episode 74
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47:07
Starting Over
Professor Forever has some life changes that spark thoughts of starting over. She encourages you to consider ways you can refresh yourself.
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Season 2
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Episode 73
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24:57
A Day in the Life
Professor Forever describes a typical day. Along the way, she explains two teaching prompts that worked well to inspire students' creativity.
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Season 2
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Episode 72
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30:31
Erasers
Professor Forever reflects on the start of so many school years and folds those thoughts into a discussion of mindfulness.
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Season 2
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Episode 71
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27:36
Apartment Lives
Professor Forever is back with stories of apartment living. The episode features adventures, scary moments, landlords who rule and who suck, and the joys of city living.
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Season 2
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Episode 70
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29:38
Pray for Hawaii and All the Pys
Lahaina, Maui is burning. Professor Forever needs to read to you.
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Season 2
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Episode 69
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52:09
Neighbors
Over her lifetime, Professor Forever has written in the voice of neighbors, has had bonds with neighbors, and has had fights with neighbors. Lately, she has noticed a new phase of her interactions with the nearby.
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Season 2
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Episode 68
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31:21
Old Soul Music
After seeing one of her favorite bands live, Professor Forever was inspired to listen back on some old tuneage. She encourages you to do the same for revelations.
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Season 2
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Episode 67
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31:38
Plum, A Memorial
Professor Forever lost someone special to her yesterday. A difficult choice made the blow even more severe.
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Season 2
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Episode 66
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24:59
Murder in the Family
Is one selfish if they don't push for details about a family member's demise? Professor Forever has been wondering about this on a hot summer day.
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Season 2
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Episode 65
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27:56
Happy Camping
Do you go camping? Did you go camping in your youth? Professor Forever shares a few camping stories.
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Season 2
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Episode 64
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28:56
Amateur Hour
Do you feel like an amateur? Join the club that Professor Forever belongs to and celebrate yourself!
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Season 2
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Episode 63
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16:54
Oral Weave Six Words
Professor Forever thinks your words are so beautiful that she tried to make an oral present of them. Don't hear your words? You will...soon.
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Season 2
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Episode 62
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14:22
A Healing Wish
Professor Forever sends out love to the world of all creatures today, be they bug or pet. And then: have you ever moved objects with your mind?
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Season 2
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Episode 61
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25:59