"The Great Gatsby" by F. Scott Fitzgerald is a classic novel that delves into the extravagant, tumultuous world of the wealthy during the Roaring Twenties. Through the eyes of narrator Nick Carraway, the story unravels the enigmatic Jay Gatsby's pursuit of the American Dream, entwined with themes of love, wealth, and the illusion of success in the Jazz Age. Visit https://krity.app/ for more books and to become a narrator. Follow us on Instagram @krity.app and stay updated with the latest rel ...
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F Scott Fitzgerald Podcasts
In 1929 F. Scott Fitzgerald wrote Ernest Hemingway that because his short stories now earned $4000 a pop he was "an old whore" who had "mastered the 40 positions" when "in her youth one was enough." But were the upwards of 180 stories he cranked out when not writing The Great Gatsby really the work of a literary prostitute selling out his talent for a fast buck? Kirk Curnutt and Robert Trogdon don't think so. Each episode they draw a random title from a hat and explore its place in Fitzgeral ...
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Amateur enthusiast Jacke Wilson journeys through the history of literature, from ancient epics to contemporary classics. Episodes are not in chronological order and you don't need to start at the beginning - feel free to jump in wherever you like! Find out more at historyofliterature.com and facebook.com/historyofliterature. Support the show by visiting patreon.com/literature or historyofliterature.com/donate. Contact the show at [email protected].
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On the surface, the guests of this podcast are seemingly ordinary. And yet, they have great stories and ideas, and they've done great things. New episodes every Tuesday.
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A podcast in which two sisters geek out about their favorite moments in history.
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Set in 1940s Hollywood, this comedic film noir mystery follows hardboiled private eye Ford Phillips and his feisty, fast-talking partner Fig Wineshine as they delve into the seedy underbelly of Tinsel Town while trying to solve the murder of famed novelist-turned-screenwriter F. Scott Fitzgerald. Featuring a coterie of wacky characters - including real actors and public figures from the time - and original musical numbers, The Case of The Greater Gatsby turns historical fiction and genre tro ...
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The podcast consists of short excerpt readings from classic world literature in the public domain. It also includes insightful background information and tidbits about the various novels. The authors featured include Ernest Hemingway, F. Scott Fitzgerald, Mark Twain, Sun Tzu, Charles Dickens, Louisa May Alcott, Lewis Carroll, Edgar Allan Poe and many more. The podcast has listeners throughout the United States and in over 30 nations.
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The Naples Writers' Workshop presents lessons from successful writing
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Join Rachel and Serena every Friday to discuss this week’s book and enjoy a signature cocktail tailor-made for that read! New theme every three weeks and bonus content on Patreon. So grab your book, grab your booze... for Booktails! For sponsorship and advertising opportunities contact: [email protected]
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Subtext is a book club podcast for readers interested in what the greatest works of the human imagination say about life’s big questions. Each episode, philosopher Wes Alwan and poet Erin O’Luanaigh conduct a close reading of a text or film and co-write an audio essay about it in real time. It’s literary analysis, but in the best sense: we try not overly stuffy and pedantic, but rather focus on unearthing what’s most compelling about great books and movies, and how it is they can touch our l ...
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“We read books – and other words, too.” Two cousins read and discuss a wide variety of books from self pub to indie to trad pub. Episodes are divided into a “Spoiler Free” conversation and then a clearly delineated “Spoiler-y” discussion, so listeners can enjoy every episode regardless of whether they’ve read the book or not. Most of the books covered on the podcast are Fantasy, Science Fiction, or some middle ground between the two, but they also read Literary Fiction, Poetry, and Non Ficti ...
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The work of Alabama authors deserves to be read out loud - and now it is! Join host Don Noble as he reads the diverse and extensive work of Alabama’s finest authors. (All works appear with permission of the authors and publishers.)
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Hillsdale College’s John J. Miller discusses classic works within the Western literary canon.
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audiostory.ai by Eleven Labs is a project for reviving news and books from the past by reading them aloud using our proprietary, long-form speech synthesis software. We’re the first AI platform to bring the most natural, rich and emotionally compelling voices to creators and publishers seeking the ultimate quality in storytelling. Join beta at elevenlabs.io
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Let's take a deep dive into the weird and unknown history of classic books in literature and everything that's book-related. Grab a drink, and maybe a snack too, and let's figure out what made literary history tick. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thebookfix/support
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Bob Neufeld from Vintage Audiobooks is your host and storyteller. He reads favorites and lesser-known gems in multiple genres, including children's works, American and international fiction, history/biography, and philosophy With episodes from the Sleep Time Edition, you can fall asleep listening to classic stories told in a calm, gentle style that will help you relax from your long, hard day and drift into dreamland.
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From The Daily Princetonian, Book-ish is more than a book review podcast: every other Saturday, listen for a candid discussion of a great book –– ranging to thoughts inside and outside the text at large. Book-ish is written and hosted by Gabriel Robare and produced by Francesca Block under the 145th Managing Board of The Daily Princetonian. The theme was composed and performed by Robare, and the cover art is by Sydney Peng. Have a book you want us to review, or want to talk about a previous ...
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A book club where we (those who identify as men and those who want to understand men better) review great works of literature and discuss what they have to say about masculine archetypes. We are two life-long friends, one straight, one gay; a writer, and a doctor of computer science and philosophy, who have vastly different ideas of what it means to be a man. We’re here to take a look at the good, the bad, and the ugly and to grow along the way.
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The "Be Here" storytelling project, in conjunction with the Peale, Baltimore's Community Museum, and the Smithsonian's Stories from Main Street initiative, is an effort to gather and distribute stories about community life and places across the United States. The first version of this project began in 2011 with the Stories from Main Street storytelling initiative, the brainchild of the Smithsonian's Museum on Main Street (MoMS) team. Today, the Peale is partnering with Museum on Main Street ...
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All types of running related books are reviewed by two non-elite track, road and trail runners. Observation and description of running books intended to inform, help and inspire anyone involved or related to running at any level. Whenever possible we chat with the author about the book, but if not then we try to do it justice. If you have been enjoying the podcast and want more, you can follow us on Facebook and Instagram. You can also go to our Buy Me A Coffee website where we have a few mo ...
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The American Dream in F. Scott Fitzgerald’s “The Great Gatsby” (Re-Release for 100th Anniversary)
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1:23:24Hard to believe that Subtext has been around for five years, and Gatsby for 100. To celebrate these anniversaries (and our hiatus in recordings for a long summer vacation), here’s a re-release of one of our early episodes (from November 2020). We all know this story, in part because it captures a period that will always have a special place in the …
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Listen to more episodes of (post)script at Patreon. Wes & Erin continue their discussion of “The Great Gatsby”; the ongoing development of our approach to the discussions; Arnold Rothstein and the fixing of the 1919 World Series; Fitzgerald’s neighbors on Long Island, including Ring Lardner and Ed Wynn; the contemporary feel of the novel; the NYC m…
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731 The Brothers Karamazov Reclaimed (#19 Greatest Book of All Time)
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1:21:06Responding to a special request from a listener, Jacke discusses Fyodor Dostoevsky, his novel The Brothers Karamazov, and the search for meaning in a meaningless world. This episode was originally released as episode #250 on October 7, 2020. For reasons Jacke discusses, it has not been available for several years. One show note: at several points i…
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Battle Royale by Koushun Takami If you thought your school was bad, it had nothing on this one! It's time to dive into the Battle Royale phenomenon- 42 kids are taken on a 'school trip', given weapons and told to kill each other until only one survives. With a Kiriyama Bloody Mary in hand (pasta sauce) Serena and Rachel join the race for survival a…
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730 "To Autumn" by John Keats | The Invention of Charlotte Brontë (with Graham Watson) | My Last Book with Sara Charles
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1:06:20Jacke looks forward to a new season by exploring the language and imagery of John Keats's famous ode to autumn. Then he talks to Graham Watson about his new book The Invention of Charlotte Brontë: A New Life, which tells the story of how how Charlotte reinvented herself as an acclaimed author, a mysterious celebrity, and a passionate lover. PLUS Sa…
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"The Great Amphibian" by Michelle Richmond - Alabama Aloud with Don Noble
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35:02The work of Alabama authors deserves to be read out loud - and now it is! Join host Don Noble as he reads short stories from Alabama's finest authors. In this episode: "The Great Amphibian" by Michelle RichmondBy alabamaaloudwithdonnoble
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The Last Song of Penelope by Claire North
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51:00Your hosts see Odysseus back on Ithaca in The Last Song of Penelope, the final book in the Songs of Penelope Trilogy by Claire North. They talk about impossible love triangles, poorly thought out revenge strategies, and how badly Athena needs a hug. Find us on Discord / Support us on Patreon Thanks to the following musicians for the use of their so…
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159: “Wood Sorrel House” by Zach Williams
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29:19If you enjoyed this episode, consider joining our Patreon. Your support helps us keep the show running. Find out more at http://www.patreon.com/whyisthisgoodpodcast In this episode, we discuss “Wood Sorrel House” by Zach Williams. What can we learn from this story? Do we need to interpret what the story means? Is there a metaphor? How can interior …
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Send us a text Giving an overview of this book is complicated. It’s like giving an overview of what running is… where do you start? What kind of running are we talking about? Trail? Road? Ultrarunning? This book is also misnamed because it won’t teach you how to run. You likely need to already be a runner and have opinions about running for it to s…
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729 Milton the Revolutionary (with Orlando Reade) | My Last Book with Jodi Picoult | More Exciting News
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1:07:45Since the publication of John Milton's epic poem Paradise Lost in 1667, readers and critics have noted the relationship between the poem and the author's political and personal struggles. What has been less prominent - at least until now - is how the poem came to haunt various political struggles over the next four centuries. In this episode, Jacke…
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The Running Man by Stephen King Deadly Competitions 1: Rachel's Recommendation Minus 55 minutes and counting On your marks, get set... DEADLY COMPETITIONS TIME! ⏳🔪 Grab your running shoes and grab a natural energy drink (cocktail) full of electrolytes because it's time for a new Booktails Podcast theme! We're starting with a bang with The Running M…
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Author Interview: Dot Slash Magic by Liz Shipton
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54:16Your hosts speak with Liz Shipton, author of Dot Slash Magic, about technology based magic, writing storylines just to be contrary, and creating both spicy and sanitized versions of a story. Also, dick magic. Find more from Liz: https://lizshipton.com/ https://instagram.com/lizshiptonauthor https://tiktok.com/@lizshipton https://bsky.app/profile/li…
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This week, it's an historical mystery, as we learn all about labor leader Jimmy Hoffa and his still unsolved disappearance. What do you believe happened to him?By rememberthatpod
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What is it about the activity of play that might be dangerous? How do we accommodate our impulses, relationships, and communal strivings, without being consumed by them? Wes & Erin continue their discussion of Stephen Spielberg’s 1975 classic “Jaws.” Upcoming Episodes: Ibsen’s “An Enemy of the People,” “There Will Be Blood,” “As You Like It,” “One …
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728 The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn by Mark Twain (#20 GBOAT) | Lorraine Hansberry - RECLAIMED
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1:30:35As part of the "25 for '25" series, Jacke starts the episode with a look at #20 on the list of Greatest Books of All Time, The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn, by Mark Twain. Then he reclaims a previous episode devoted to Lorraine Hansberry, author of A Raisin in the Sun, a brilliant playwright who died at the tragically young age of 34. (The Hansbe…
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The Trial by Franz Kafka - Centenery Series 3 (Rachel's Rec) If you've ever missed your stop on the train this episode is for you. We're channeling Kafka and staying alcohol free this week, but feel free to add a splash of something stronger to K's Defence if you prefer! He needs all the help he can get with this Trial after all! Have you ever felt…
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727 Earthly Paradise in Old French Verse (with Jacob Abell) | My Last Book with Victorian Literature Expert Allen MacDuffie | A Dueling Neapolitan Passionate for Poetry
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1:04:12What happened to Eden? While today we might view the story of Adam and Eve as metaphorical, for many generations of Christians, the Earthly Paradise was a vibrant symbol at the heart of the cosmos. In this episode, Jacke talks to Jacob Abell about his book Spiritual and Material Boundaries in Old French Verse: Contemplating the Walls of the Earthly…
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"Southern Girl" by Zelda Fitzgerald - Alabama Aloud with Don Noble
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29:01The work of Alabama authors deserves to be read out loud - and now it is! Join host Don Noble as he reads short stories from Alabama's finest authors. In this episode: "Southern Girl" by Zelda FitzgeraldBy alabamaaloudwithdonnoble
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The House On Utopia Way by Stefan Mohamed
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39:41Your hosts discuss The House on Utopia Way, Stefan Mohamed’s surreal, genre-blending detective noir novel. They talk about (not) getting lost in the weirdness of the setting, metaphors that feel natural, and how important it is to have sympathetic characters who bring it all together. Find us on Discord / Support us on Patreon Thanks to the followi…
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We’re never told exactly how Martin Brody ended up as sheriff of a small beach community, despite his fear of the water. But his ultimate confrontation with the water, and the shark that inhabits it, have a fateful character that seems to implicate his own internal conflicts. Oceanographer Matt Hooper tells Martin that sharks are attracted to the “…
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726 England vs France - A Literary Battle Royale (with Mike Palindrome) - RECLAIMED
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1:03:36“Our dear enemies,” a French writer once called the English. Englishman John Cleese called the French “our natural enemies” and joked “if we have to fight anyone, I say let’s fight the French.” With the exception of some (very important) twentieth-century alliances, the French and the English have been at each others’ throats for a thousand years. …
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158: “The Garden of Forking Paths” by Jorge Luis Borges
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31:09If you enjoyed this episode, consider joining our Patreon. Your support helps us keep the show running. Find out more at http://www.patreon.com/whyisthisgoodpodcast In this episode, we discuss “The Garden of Forking Paths” by Jorge Luis Borges. What can we learn from this seminal work? How does the Garden of Forking Paths function in the story? How…
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Feet In The Clouds, by Richard Askwith
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1:07:35Send us a text Feet in the Clouds is a deep dive into the world of fell running. It talks about the history of the sport, some of its GOATs like Bill Teasdale and Kenny Stuart, and professional vs amateur races. At the same time, the author tells the story of his own journey in fell running and his quest to complete the Bob Graham Round in under 24…
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725 The Trial by Franz Kafka (#21 GBOAT) | Edith Wharton and Patrick O'Brian (with Olivia Wolfgang-Smith) | An Uplifting Story
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1:18:40Jacke starts the episode with an uplifting story, then submerges himself into chaos and absurdity for a look at The Trial by Franz Kafka, which lands at #21 on the list of Greatest Books of All Time. Then he welcomes novelist Olivia Wolfgang-Smith to the show for a discussion of her admiration for Edith Wharton, her passion for the works of Patrick…
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Your hosts read Starstruck by Aimee Ogden, a bittersweet, whimsical novella. They talk about fantastical settings, interpersonal conflict, and sympathetic characters (who they still sometimes want to shake and yell “just talk to each other already!!”) Find us on Discord / Support us on Patreon Thanks to the following musicians for the use of their …
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724 The Stranger by Albert Camus (#22 Greatest Book of All Time) | Christopher Isherwood (with Jake Poller) | Postcard from a Listener in Yunnan
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1:01:38Put on your black turtleneck! Jacke starts the episode with a look at #22 on the list of The Greatest Books of All Time, The Stranger by Albert Camus. Then he talks to Jake Poller about British and American novelist and playwright Christopher Isherwood, whose Goodbye to Berlin was adapted into the stage musical and movie Cabaret. In discussing his …
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The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald
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1:02:08Centenery Series 2. There's no way we could do a series on books from 1925 without including one of the most studied and revered books of all time! That's right, we are bringing out the big guns and meeting The Great Gatsby. But is he a hero or a fraud? Is Daisy really the worst? And what is actually up with those famous eyes in the sky? All these …
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723 The Moral Rights of Authors (with Mira T Sundara Rajan) | My Last Book with Radha Vatsal
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1:16:28As technology advances, the ability of authors and artists to prevent their works from being pirated or misused has become urgent. In this episode, Jacke talks to copyright expert Mira T. Sundara Rajan (The Moral Rights of Authors and Artists: From the Birth of Copyright to the Age of Artificial Intelligence) about the history of copyright law, the…
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"The Ice Palace" by F. Scott Fitzgerald - Alabama Aloud with Don Noble
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1:02:35The work of Alabama authors deserves to be read out loud - and now it is! Join host Don Noble as he reads short stories from Alabama's finest authors. In this episode: "The Ice Palace" by F. Scott FitzgeraldBy alabamaaloudwithdonnoble
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The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald feat. Krystle Matar
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2:27:55Your hosts are joined by Krystle Matar to discuss The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald. They wonder why no one talks about Gatsby being a crime lord, throw around wild F. Scott conspiracy theories, and rank the characters from least shitty to most shitty. (It's all of them. They're all the most shitty) Find more from Krystle: https://bsky.app/pr…
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Author, mystic, monk -- Thomas Merton wrote 70 books, made millions, and never kept a cent. And he had a profound impact on my life. He still does. From Merton: My Lord God, I have no idea where I am going. I do not see the road ahead of me. I cannot know for certain where it will end. Nor do I really know myself, and the fact that I think I am fol…
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The Door Slam Heard ‘Round the World: Ibsen’s “A Doll’s House” (Part 2)
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37:54Nora Helmer begins Act I as a devoted wife to her respectable husband, Torvald, and a devoted mother to her young children. She ends Act III by walking out on all of them and closing the door behind her. The emotional distance covered in these three acts (representing a span of just a few days in the lives of the Helmers) makes Nora one of the grea…
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722 Kerouac's Road - A Conversation with Ebs Burnough, Director of a New Kerouac Documentary | My Last Book with Beat Generation Expert Steven Belletto
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1:03:15Since its publication in 1957, Jack Kerouac's iconic novel On the Road has inspired millions to head for the highways and live life to its fullest. In this episode, Jacke talks to filmmaker Ebs Burnough about his new documentary Kerouac's Road: The Beat of a Nation, which interweaves stories of modern-day travelers with those influenced by or conne…
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If you enjoyed this episode, consider joining our Patreon. Your support helps us keep the show running. Find out more at http://www.patreon.com/whyisthisgoodpodcast In this episode, we discuss “Found Objects” by Jennifer Egan (second story in this PDF). What can we learn from this story? How can plot serve character and character serve plot? How ca…
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Mud, Sweat and Bears, by Harriet Gaywood
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1:18:14Send us a text Mud, Sweat and Bears is mostly about the author, Harriet Gaywood’s, ultra racing experience in 2024. Before you think the book is going to be about conquering a hundred-miler or any other single race distance, I’ll let you know that Harriet’s 2024 race season had 1850k of official race kilometers with many races of 100k or more. Harr…
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Gentlemen Prefer Blondes by Anita Loos Centenary Series 1: Serena's Recommendation "Kissing your hand may make you feel very very good but a diamond and safire bracelet lasts forever." This is just one important life lesson given to the reader by the force which is Lorelei Lee. Join Serena and Rachel, 'Tiara' cocktail in gloved hand, as they talk t…
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721 Madame Bovary by Gustave Flaubert (The #23 Greatest Book of All Time)
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1:28:14Jacke continues his journey through the list of the 25 Greatest Books of All Time with a look at Flaubert's "perfect novel," Madame Bovary (1856-57). Telling the story of the bored wife of a provincial doctor who enters into a series of infidelities, Flaubert's debut caused an immediate sensation - and changed the way we've come to view both novels…
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Your hosts read Future's Edge by Gareth L. Powell. They talk about post-apocalyptic near futures, love triangles where no one is wrong, and stories that might work better as movies. Find us on Discord / Support us on Patreon Thanks to the following musicians for the use of their songs: - Amarià for the use of “Sérénade à Notre Dame de Paris” - Josh…
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254. Sam Dierberger -- Crime in Kansas City Update + Life Update
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The Door Slam Heard ‘Round the World: Ibsen’s “A Doll’s House”
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Ever hear the story of the young girl from England who discovered a new species of dinosaur? This week, we learn all about the fascinating life of Mary Anning!By rememberthatpod
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720 The 25 Greatest Books of All Time - #24 "The Odyssey" by Homer | The Conclusion to F. Scott Fitzgerald's "The Diamond as Big as the Ritz" (with Mike Palindrome)
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1:23:43Jacke continues his analysis of "The 25 Greatest Books of All Time" by a special look at Homer's Odyssey. Then Mike Palindrome, the president of the Literature Supporters Club, joins Jacke for a discussion of the second half of F. Scott Fitzgerald's 1922 story, "The Diamond as Big as the Ritz," in which a young midwesterner travels to a secluded Mo…
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Toxic Bachelors by Danielle Steel - Summer Beach Read 3: Serena's Recommendation Serena and Rachel may be hungover this week but my oh my do they have some strong views on this book! Prepare yourself for chats on love-bombing, mommy issues, prejudice, sexism, ageism, classism, a whole lot of trauma and general all- round misogyny. You might need an…
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719 "The Diamond as Big as the Ritz" by F Scott Fitzgerald (with Mike Palindrome) | 25 for 25 - #25 The Grapes of Wrath by John Steinbeck
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1:51:49In June of 1922, the twenty-five-year-old wunderkind F. Scott Fitzgerald published "The Diamond as Big as the Ritz," an incredible story of fabulously wealthy people living a secret life in remote Montana. Later that month, he began composing his most famous work, The Great Gatsby. In this episode, Jacke and Mike read and discuss this early Fitzger…
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"The King of Dauphin Island" by Michael Knight - Alabama Aloud with Don Noble
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41:13The work of Alabama authors deserves to be read out loud - and now it is! Join host Don Noble as he reads short stories from Alabama's finest authors. In this episode: "The King of Dauphin Island" by Michael KnightBy alabamaaloudwithdonnoble
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Your hosts don’t do justice to The Tombs of Atuan, the second of Ursula K. Le Guin’s Earthsea novels, but they DO discuss standalone sequels, the differences in coming of age stories between genders, claustrophobic settings, and classic fantasy. Find us on Discord / Support us on Patreon Thanks to the following musicians for the use of their songs:…
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