Episode 7

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11th Apr 2025

That's A Wrap to Season 1!

Welcome & welcome back to Life & Anth Podcast!

Thanks for joining us today!

Our mission is to break down the barriers between anthropology in academia and the general public so people can better understand how anthrological concepts impact our daily lives and who we are in the greater landscape. Lily is a graduate of Wellesley College and holds a B.A. degree in Anthropology.

In this episode, Life & Anth podcast host, Lily Forrester and Zoomcatchers' Podcast Producer, Kimberly Gunn discuss all things anthropology and wrap up season 1 and what's coming next!

 Show Notes:

Everyday life can start to feel a little well routine, but every once in a while, maybe you notice something small that makes you wonder why are things the way they are? Why can you buy CDs at coffee shops? These moments are called ruptures, and they're a gateway to thinking about larger cultural norms that impact our everyday lives.

My name is Lily Forester and I'm the host of the new anthropology podcast series, life and Anth. On our show, we talk about phenomena small and large. Why do some colleges have great relationships with their surrounding towns and others not? How is power demonstrated in a recreational fitness setting? We have so many questions to answer and so much anthropology to learn, and you can join in our music on Apple Podcasts, YouTube, and Spotify.

Additional notes:

This episode discusses issues of abuse. If you are a victin of abuse or are aware of abuse, contact your law enforcement agencies for help.

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About the Podcast

Life & Anth
Join Us In Mystifying The Ordinary!
Beyond the rolling, manicured hills of the college campus that boasts graduating two of the three female Secretaries of State in history, lies a town with its namesake. Welcome to wealthy Wellesley, Massachusetts, where tensions between the college and the townies run high. Today, Lily is joined by guests Sophia and Ali, who both attended the College and worked in the town and offer their insight on the causes and manifestation. This episode defines terms such as positionality, emic and etic, and discusses the nature of purity narratives as they are portrayed through this unique relationship.

About your hosts

Lily Forrester

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Lily Forrester has been a member of the Zoomcatchers team since 2021 and is thrilled to be opening this new chapter alongside them. Lily graduated Summa Cum Laude from Wellesley College in 2022 with a BA in anthropology and a minor in music. She has spearheaded academic study in ethnomusicology and now pop anthropology through Life & Anth, a passion project to bring the discipline into the mainstream. Beyond her academic pursuits, Lily's major interests lie in travel, music and exercise. A retired collegiate basketball player, Lily is now training for a career in fitness, stressing the importance of a thorough understanding of women's bodies and how to engage in strength training safely. You can find her workout tips and motivation at @lilyfitnesster on TikTok.

Kimberly Gunn

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Kimberly Gunn is the Executive Director of Zoomcatchers and the Executive Producer of Life and Anth, featuring Lily Forrester.