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Moksha Reviews
Moksha Davaloor
50 episodes
1 hour ago
Teen book-lover Moksha Davaloor invites friends to discuss her favorite reads. Right now, Maia Lopez joins season 4 to analyze literature, novels, music, movies, and other pop culture moments from a philosophical and cultural lens. Previous Seasons: 1: Book Reviews (also at mokshadavaloor.wordpress.com) 2: Chapter by Chapter of Throne of Glass 3: Character by Character Arc Discussion of Rule of Wolves Contact: anchor.fm/moksha-davaloor/message mokshareviews@gmail.com
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Teen book-lover Moksha Davaloor invites friends to discuss her favorite reads. Right now, Maia Lopez joins season 4 to analyze literature, novels, music, movies, and other pop culture moments from a philosophical and cultural lens. Previous Seasons: 1: Book Reviews (also at mokshadavaloor.wordpress.com) 2: Chapter by Chapter of Throne of Glass 3: Character by Character Arc Discussion of Rule of Wolves Contact: anchor.fm/moksha-davaloor/message mokshareviews@gmail.com
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Moksha Reviews
The Hunger Games and ACOTAR part 2: Pretty Privilege, KGOY, the overuse of "morally gray"

Shortly after we released last episode, Warner Brothers and Suzanne Collins announced the release of a new Hunger Games work: Sunrise on the Reaping. We brought Miranda Downs on the podcast to discuss this update as well as some other remnants from last episode that were on our mind.

Reach out to us as usual--

mokshareviews@gmail.com

https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/moksha-davaloor

mokshadavaloor.wordpress.com

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1 year ago
59 minutes

Moksha Reviews
Yankee Doodle and the Hunger Games: Diluting Messages, the Commodification and Exploitation of Public Figures, and Cancel Culture

We are back again! This time we discuss Yankee Doodle and the Hunger Games, regarding allegorical messages and how these messages can be altered and lost to time.

If you want to read the full Yankee Doodle poem, you can here: https://americansongwriter.com/meaning-of-yankee-doodle-song-lyrics/

If you want to visit the Kennedy Center article we reference in this episode, here it is: https://www.kennedy-center.org/education/resources-for-educators/classroom-resources/media-and-interactives/media/music/story-behind-the-song/the-story-behind-the-song/yankee-doodle/

As always, you can reach us at mokshareviews@gmail.com and https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/moksha-davaloor

See you soon!

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1 year ago
56 minutes 56 seconds

Moksha Reviews
The Barbie Movie: Jo Koy, Gender Flight, The Female Immigrant Experience, and Girlhood vs. Womanhood
WE ARE BACK! We hope you enjoy this talk: it’s something we discuss pretty often and are extremely passionate about. In fact, Maia works closely with Advocates For Youth (and their council, Free the Pill) to promote female autonomy, starting with her (successful) advocacy to get birth control over the counter. Yes I am bragging about her because I am so proud. You can read more about her work here: https://www.usatoday.com/story/opinion/voices/2023/06/12/birth-control-pill-over-counter-nationwide-option/70290654007/ I also want to take a moment to acknowledge that I incorrectly cited a Bonnie Burstow quote: “Often father and daughter look down on mother (woman) together. They exchange meaningful glances when she misses a point. They agree that she is not bright as they are, cannot reason as they do. This collusion does not save the daughter from the mother’s fate.” Finally (as always) you can reach us at mokshareviews@gmail.com or send us a voice message (link in bio). We love hearing your takes, ideas, and rebuttals!!!
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1 year ago
56 minutes 12 seconds

Moksha Reviews
“The Lakes,” by Taylor Swift: Transcendentalism, Isolationism, and Romanticism
In honor of the record store day announcement, here’s an episode about one of Folklore’s best tracks: “The Lakes.” Joe (from season 3!) and I analyze the song from a Transcendental angle. Sources (NOT MLA!!): * https://www.proquest.com/scholarly-journals/very-beautiful-tempest-teapot-elizabeth-barrett/docview/196908724/se-2 * https://ebookcentral.proquest.com/lib/bostoncollege-ebooks/detail.action?docID=3440861&pq-origsite=primo * https://www-fulcrum-org.eu1.proxy.openathens.net/epubs/w0892b699/OEBPS/xhtml/cover.xhtml * https://go.openathens.net/redirector/bc.edu?url=https://www.proquest.com/dissertations-theses/romantic-elegy-consolations-transcendence-england/docview/303451484/se-2?accountid=9673 To reach out: * Email: mokshareviews@gmail.com * Voice message: anchor.fm/moksha-davaloor * Pinterest: @mokshareviews * Website: Mokshadavaloor.wordpress.com
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2 years ago
48 minutes 36 seconds

Moksha Reviews
"Desiree's Baby" by Kate Chopin: Feminism, Racism, & Love
Today we discuss Chopin's "Desiree's Baby." If you haven't read the story/want to refresh your memory, you can access it here: https://americanliterature.com/author/kate-chopin/short-story/desirees-baby A couple points we missed:  Desiree's Baby is set in the Antebellum South: i.e. it's set before the civil war in the states that eventually secede. This means that the story serves as commentary and fuel to the growing fire of sectional tensions over slavery. If you want us to elaborate on this (and trust me, we'd love to), reach out with the links below! In class, this story was accompanied by another tale, "The Story of an Hour," which was much more focused on the role of women and wives. That may have been why the class discussion was so pigeonholed into feminism* To reach out:  Email: mokshareviews@gmail.com Voice message: anchor.fm/moksha-davaloor Pinterest: @mokshareviews Website: Mokshadavaloor.wordpress.com *We did not intend to imply that the class itself was racist or anti-feminist; we love our teacher and have many friends in that classroom. However, we also cannot ignore that systematic racism and indoctrinated racist mentalities are pervasive in our region. This may not have had anything to do with the thread of our class discussion; it was just an idea, but we apologize if it hurt any feelings. 
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2 years ago
23 minutes 39 seconds

Moksha Reviews
"The Happy Prince," by Oscar Wilde: Kant, Locke, Aurelius+ Pretty Privilege and Ethical Billionaires???
While most famously known for The Picture of Dorian Gray, Oscar Wilde has published many pieces possessing his signature allegory, including his series of fairy tales. The first story in this collection, "The Happy Prince," is the topic of today's discussion. If you haven't read/are looking to brush up, here's a place to access it: https://www.wilde-online.info/the-happy-prince.html Our Sources (NOT MLA DON'T SUE US): https://plato.stanford.edu/entries/kant-moral/ https://pooran.net/so-you-want-a-reward-for-good-deeds/ https://plato.stanford.edu/entries/moral-responsibility/ https://plato.stanford.edu/entries/locke-moral/ To reach out: Email: mokshareviews@gmail.com Voice message: anchor.fm/moksha-davaloor Pinterest: @mokshareviews Website: Mokshadavaloor.wordpress.com
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2 years ago
32 minutes 48 seconds

Moksha Reviews
Bonus: The city of Book Marketing and all the best tourist destinations//A life update because I suck and disappeared

I'm Back... for a school project :/

But, I will be back for real soon. This summer will bring season 4 :)

Til then, we're doing an Ask us Anything campaign! Send us any question, book related or not! You can reach us through the voice link, or through mokshareviews@gmail.com

Other ways of reaching us include a dm through pinterest (@mokshareviews) or a comment on the website: mokshadavaloor.wordpress.com

Finally, if you're a spotify user, you can reach us directly by swiping up on the app!

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3 years ago
18 minutes 46 seconds

Moksha Reviews
3xidek: Grishaverse casting announcement

It's time!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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3 years ago
11 minutes 1 second

Moksha Reviews
NO SPOILERS: Why The MCU’s Eternals is like a YA Novel (and why critics hate it)
I’m a marvel fan. So I had to defend this movie in the only way I know: by connecting it to books… Email: mokshareviews@gmail.com.
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4 years ago
10 minutes 37 seconds

Moksha Reviews
3x11: Zoya

Okay! This is the end of the season!

Any ideas for next season?? Email me (mokshareviews@gmail.com) or send me a voice memo.

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4 years ago
1 hour 14 minutes 16 seconds

Moksha Reviews
3x0: Hiatus
Yeah, this was bound to happen. We’ve been slowly drowning under a deluge of tests, and we’re gonna take a break, learn how to swim and get back to y’all :)
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4 years ago
2 minutes 21 seconds

Moksha Reviews
3x10: Nikolai Lantsov

NIKOLAI. enough said.

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4 years ago
47 minutes 38 seconds

Moksha Reviews
3x09: The Darkling (and the Starless ones)

PIN THIS EPISODE I THINK ITS MY MAGNUM OPUS

email: Mokshareviews@gmail.com

Website: mokshadavaloor.wordpress.com

Pinterest: @mokshareviews...

If you want the video of the ship wars, email me/ send me a voice message :)

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4 years ago
38 minutes

Moksha Reviews
3x08: Genya and David

Genya and David are the foundation of all things good in the world which is probably why they are six feet under. Just like helnik. It's almost like Leigh's doing it on purpose...

Anyway, we're sorry for not giving them enough attention, and if you want to send us a strongly worded message, you may. 

Email: mokshareviews@gmail.com

Pinterest: @mokshareviews

Website: Mokshadavaloor.wordpress.com

Or use the voice message link :)

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4 years ago
19 minutes 24 seconds

Moksha Reviews
3x07: Alina and Mal

This episode is shorter than most, since Alina and Mal have a cameo, not a real appearance (see our wesper episode)... We talked a little bit about some other characters (the darkling), but mostly we're now preparing for attack from the mal stans. If you do want to attack us, or you know-- be nice-- you can do so by emailing us (mokshareviews@gmail.com), using our voice link, sending a pinterest dm to @mokshareviews or comment on my website (mokshadavaloor.wordpress.com).

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4 years ago
15 minutes 40 seconds

Moksha Reviews
Why indie books stores are awesome. Ft: Atticus book cafe and the official Harvard Book Store
Maybe I should go all PJO and start naming my episodes like clickbait. Huh. Either way, I had a lot of fun book shopping in Boston and wanted to share. The posts about each individual book are yet to come onto my website, but checkout mokshadavaloor.Wordpress.com/books for all my reviews. Don’t forget to email me at mokshareviews@gmail.com or send me a voice message
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4 years ago
10 minutes 9 seconds

Moksha Reviews
3x06: Tamar and Tolya (Rule of Wolves Character Discussion)

Tamar Kir-Bataar really had her moment in RoW. Tell me who you think we're going to discuss next :)


Email: mokshareviews@gmail.com

Voice message link: anchor.fm/moksha-davaloor/message

Pinterest dms: @mokshareviews

Blog: mokshadavaloor.wordpress.com

Website: anchor.fm/moksha-davaloor

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4 years ago
31 minutes 23 seconds

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3x5.5 Have I grown??? Why I don’t hate Mal anymore…
Since Joe is still off gallivanting in the wilderness (more power to him; I wouldn’t survive a moment camping), today’s episode is all about one of my favorite people: me (if you thought I was going say Mal: just because I don’t hate him doesn’t mean he’s my favorite). Remember to compete in our challenge!! Email: mokshareviews@gmail.com // Pinterest: mokshareviews // website: mokshadavaloor@gmail.com // voice message link: anchor.fm/moksha-Davaloor/message
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4 years ago
8 minutes 37 seconds

Moksha Reviews
3x05: Shu Han: Makhi, Ehri, Mayu and Reyem (Rule of Wolves Character discussion)

This is our longest episode yet!!! I have mixed feelings about the Shu Han, but I have to admit, they gave us Tamar and Tolya. 

If you know the answer to the clue, send me your guess:

Email: Mokshareviews@gmail.com

Website: mokshadavaloor.wordpress.com

Pinterest: mokshareviews

Podcast: anchor.fm/moksha-davaloor

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4 years ago
40 minutes 28 seconds

Moksha Reviews
3x04: Hanne, the Brum's, Fjerda, and everything else (Rule of Wolves Character discussion)

So, we suck. We talked about everything but what we set out to do lol. Have fun :)

Pinterest: mokshareviews

Email: mokshareviews@gmail.com

Website: anchor.fm/moksha-davaloor

Blog: Mokshadavaloor.wordpress.com

Tell me what you think the clue means!!! Person with the most correct answers gets a prize at the end of the season!!

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4 years ago
29 minutes 50 seconds

Moksha Reviews
Teen book-lover Moksha Davaloor invites friends to discuss her favorite reads. Right now, Maia Lopez joins season 4 to analyze literature, novels, music, movies, and other pop culture moments from a philosophical and cultural lens. Previous Seasons: 1: Book Reviews (also at mokshadavaloor.wordpress.com) 2: Chapter by Chapter of Throne of Glass 3: Character by Character Arc Discussion of Rule of Wolves Contact: anchor.fm/moksha-davaloor/message mokshareviews@gmail.com