Brian O'DeaA Plastic Prison: Analyzing “Barbie Girl” as a Dystopic TragedyIn a decade whose music was traditionally defined by grunge and grit, the 1997 electro-bubblegum hit “Barbie Girl” came as something of a…Aug 10, 2023Aug 10, 2023
Brian O'DeaInvoluntary Murder Yoga: How Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Brought Balance into my LifeYears ago, I stumbled into a mixed martial arts gym in Vietnam merely looking for a new form of exercise beyond monotonous weightlifting…Oct 31, 2022Oct 31, 2022
Brian O'DeaThe WaveHelicopters flew low in steady circles around the city. The hum of their whirling blades kept our heads low but eyes high. Within them…Oct 31, 2022Oct 31, 2022
Brian O'DeaThe Streets of SarajevoAt dawn, before the sun creeps over the horizon to bake the stone streets and buildings of Sarajevo, there’s undeniable magic at play. The…Oct 31, 2022Oct 31, 2022
Brian O'DeaThe White DucklingI pursued a tiny target into the brush, ignoring the thorns and branches clawing against me.Oct 31, 2022Oct 31, 2022