Speculative fiction and poetry, literary criticism, and interviews from award-winning Strange Horizons magazine, updated weekly on Mondays/Tuesdays. Find us online at strangehorizons.com
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Welcome to Curdled Ink podcast, one woman’s tirade against poor writing and problematic romance. Literary criticism from a queer, kinky, sex positive perspective, starting with 50 Shades of Grey. Posts every other Tuesday!
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Authors join peers, scholars, and friends in conversation. Topics include environment, humanities, race, social justice, cultural studies, art, literature and literary criticism, media studies, sociology, anthropology, grief and loss, mental health, and more.
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Shelf Love is about romance novels and how they reflect, explore, challenge, and shape desire. Host Andrea Martucci invites experts from a variety of perspectives to critically engaging with romance novels. Listen for discussions of individual books, genre discourse, and scholarly topics.
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Stay abreast of our summer workshops in Fiction, Nonfiction and Memoir by following to hear panels, and craft talks from esteemed agents and editors. Later in the year we will be adding selected craft talks from previous summers. Year-round, we also host Bibliocracy Radio , a weekly half-hour books discussion and interview program hosted by Santa Monica Review editor Andrew Tonkovich featuring writers of literary fiction and nonfiction, poetry, memoir and cultural criticism.
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A podcast devoted to the way stories shape us, sharpen us, and sometimes… save us. Hope is Kindled is a literary podcast that explores classic and powerful works of literature through the lens of self-discovery, moral reflection, and enduring hope. Each episode delves into a single book, essay, or story—examining its themes, characters, and psychological depth—and connects it to timeless questions about the human condition. What makes the podcast unique is its blend of literary criticism and ...
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Book Spider (previously known as The God Setebos) is a book-of-the-week podcast primarily covering novels, with the occasional detour into nonfiction, literary criticism, poetry, and music. We pride ourselves in running a smart podcast for the discerning listener, and we strive for the highest level of intellectual rigor. Our mascot, the book spider, sits in its cold corner, gathering its web of text, looking at the world with its calm, chilly eyes.
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READING MCCARTHY is a podcast devoted to the consideration and discussion of the works of one of our greatest American writers, Cormac McCarthy. Each episode will call upon different well-known Cormackian readers and scholars to help us explore different works and various essential aspects of McCarthy’s writing. (Note these episodes try to offer accessible literary criticism and may contain spoilers from different McCarthy works.)
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In this podcast we explore great works of philosophy and literature and art, and try to pull out of them what’s most interesting and inspiring! Whether they come from the works of Plato, or Dostoevsky or Picasso, here we explore ideas that move mountains and rock the soul! So, come join us, won’t you? Come worship at the alter of ideas, and come celebrate the dancing of thought. Welcome to the Wisdom Of!
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Literary Analysis of books
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We take in the X-Men as it's meant to be enjoyed, with clockwork orange style devices to pry open our eyes. Married couple, Allison and Matt Parent do deep dives into the good, the bad, the squishy and weird X-Men stories. Allison is a newbie to comics and Matt is going to talk about it endlessly to them whether they record it or not. Logo by Emily Kardamis who can be found on Instagram @corruptedgem or on Patreon at Patreon.com/corruptedgem Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more in ...
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Our goal is to explore the narratives of the Bible in light of their cultural and literary context. As we study the Bible, we want to get inside the mind of the author(s) to understand the intended meaning of scripture and how scripture informs our hope in Jesus.
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Two British lifelong Harry Potter fans Hannah and Charlie re-read their favourite childhood book chapter by chapter with added alcohol and cynicism in fortnightly episodes! The perfect podcast for HP fans who want to revisit the story through an adult lens (AKA, NSFW), and with the added bonus of British accents, Hannah and Charlie lovingly tear apart the books pointing out plot holes, anti-feminist moments, transphobia, fat phobia, and most of all...dick jokes. A unique combination of intel ...
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Associate editor Spencer Klavan phones up authors whose CRB essays have prompted deeper reflection and discussion. Over a drink, he'll chat with the leading minds on the Right about what's going on in politics and literary culture. claremontinstitute.substack.com
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Formerly known as: Food for Thought Weekly Discussions on English Literature and Literary Criticism .::پادکست عاشق ادبیات (خوراک ذهن سابق)::. ادبیات انگلیسی و نقد ادبی
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The Big Book Project is a multi-venue reading experience for bibliophiles fascinated by long or dense works of fiction and interested in discussing them with others, one novel at a time. The works selected will be capacious novels from the mid-nineteenth century through today that possess an abundant writing style or complexity in structure and themes. The notion that reading need not be a solitary activity has special resonance with these novels given that there is much to discuss, elaborat ...
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Hosts Matt Ryan and Dave Potosnak combine equal parts comedy and literary criticism in this Goosebumps appreciation podcast.
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Marcello and Margo do a deep dive into J. K. Rowling's iconic novels, discussing plot holes, inconsistencies, and general literary shortcomings- from a place of love!
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A series of podcasts on the Caribbean critical theory tradition, from Suzanne Césaire through the creolist movement.
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An investigative podcast hosted by world-renowned literary critic and publishing insider Bethanne Patrick. Book bans are on the rise across America. With the rise of social media, book publishers are losing their power as the industry gatekeepers. More and more celebrities and influencers are publishing books with ghostwriters. Writing communities are splintering because members are at cross purposes about their mission. Missing Pages is an investigative podcast about the book publishing ind ...
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A podcast about science, literature, and the arts.
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The Creepypasta Book Club is a podcast about reading, analyzing and discussing significant creepypastas, nosleeps, and web horror flash fiction. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Conceptually Speaking is a show about exploring the cognitive processes and social practices that help us make sense of our world. As as teacher-scholar interested in the intersection of educational theory, practice, and scholarship, I host conversations with guests ranging from practicing educators to neuroscientists and literary scholars to YouTube video essayists. Each episode shares a common purpose: to consider, critique, and reconceptualize what we think and feel about education. If yo ...
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James Sheldrake, jack of all literary trades, attempts to say something valuable about each of Shakespeare's plays in handy 15-minute instalments.
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Podcasted conversation on critical and literary theory, drawing on a range of theorists from Europe, the United States, Caribbean, and Latin America. Our title is drawn from Audre Lorde's essay "Poetry Is Not a Luxury," where she writes that poetry fashions a language where words do not yet exist. How does theory make words and world new, attuned, and embedded within inventive and inventing lived-experience, tradition, and cultural production?
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Members of the Madison Journal of Literary Criticism (MJLC) gather for small group discussions based on study group topics surrounding abolition and literary criticism.
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Pullstring Press is a media publisher in Santa Barbara California. Pullstring maintains offices in the grand Balboa Building on State Street in downtown. The press publishes a literary quarterly and a podcast network. Mail is always welcome with comment or criticism at 735 State Street Suite 111 Santa Barbara CA 93101.
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Interviews, poems, stories, and movie reviews and discussion from the inebriated simians behind the literary and film web journal Drunk Monkeys!
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Track Talk is a weekly podcast in which Baleigh and Nathan discuss popular music through literary criticism.
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An ever-growing collection of conversations about literature, humor, and history in America, produced by the premier source for programming and funding scholarship on Mark Twain's life and legacy.
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Podcast about academia, culture, and social justice across the STEM/humanities divide. Dr. Liz Wayne and Dr. Christine "Xine" Yao are two women of color Ivy League PhDs navigating higher education. Biomedical engineer meets literary critic. Both fans of lipstick.
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Erratic Dialogues is a monthly broadcast in which the hosts, Claudette Palomares and Gabriella Edelstein, discuss happenings in the world of art, theatre and film, as well as literature in all its variety. A concoction of repartee and arts criticism, these conversations combine the craft of cultural deconstruction over a cup of coffee. This podcast is part of an experiment of how the arts are discussed online and is coupled with essays on erraticdialogues.com. The blog and accompanying dialo ...
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Lots of people are talking about the future of work today: remote work, artificial intelligence, white-collar unions, robots, 4-day workweeks... But those things are either here already or will be soon. What about the far future of work? What alien advancements await the office of the future? This podcast wants to boldly go where no other future-of-work podcast has gone. Host Tara McMullin (What Works) brings this limited series about how speculative fiction can help us imagine strange new w ...
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We’re a publisher dedicated to extraordinary, ground-breaking, unique fiction and non-fiction writers and their work. Founded in 1994, Riverhead Books is now well established as a publisher of bestselling literary fiction and quality nonfiction. Throughout its history, Riverhead has been dedicated to publishing extraordinary groundbreaking, unique writers. Riverhead’s books and authors have won or been finalists for Pulitzer Prizes, National Book Awards, National Book Critic Circle Awards, M ...
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Welcome to (Re)Read, the podcast where we look back at the books from our youth and find out if they hold up under the cold, harsh light of adulthood. Are you a fan of nostalgia? Literary criticism? Ruining childhoods? Listening to two adults squabble about books intended for younger readers? Then join us, Morgan and Casey, as we journey into the past and (re)read the books we loved. Support local bookstores and our podcast: bookshop.org/shop/rereadpodcast
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Founded in 1972, The American Poetry Review is dedicated to reaching a worldwide audience with a diverse array of the best contemporary poetry and literary criticism. The podcast features guest interviews and lots of poetry talk from APR editor Elizabeth Scanlon, along with co-hosts and guests. Learn more about APR at aprweb.org.
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The internet's last best hope for the cultural redemption of literary criticism.
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we are just two guys who love stories and creativity. we review fan fiction and do our best to analyze it as seriously and jokingly as possible. don't forget to follow suck my (fan) fic on social media and youtube! also, we have a patreon now, we'd love it if you guys could give us all (at least some?) of your monies.
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Every two weeks, your hosts Sam and Lauren watch a movie, do some homework, and create Check Your Threading, a podcast that serves up history, psychology, and perspective on that film. Our goal is to talk about movies in a way that's easily accessible for our listeners—we believe art is for everyone! IG: checkyourthreading / Twitter: checkthreading
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Interviews with Scholars of Ireland about their New Books
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Join Canadian author and creator Andrew Butters to hear his thoughts on current events, rants about whatever's bothering him, conversations with interesting people, in-depth discussions about music, and hilarious tales of misfortune from his book, Near Death By A Thousand Cuts.
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As an organization that's all about the literary community, PEN America knows that the ongoing health crisis is hitting our Members and friends particularly hard. The PEN Pod is meant to provide regular updates and conversations about literature and free expression, and provide an outlet for literary celebration as in-person events remain few and far between. Join the conversation online at pen.org and on our social channels @PENAmerica. Thanks for tuning in. Support this podcast: https://po ...
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In this podcast Dr Neema Parvini, Senior Lecturer in English at the University of Surrey, and author of several books, interviews various Shakespeare scholars and literary theorists from around the world in a bid to gain an understanding of the current state of play in Shakespeare studies and in literary criticism more generally. Through a series of candid talks, it will tackle the biggest theoretical and practical questions that have preoccupied scholars and readers of Shakespeare alike for ...
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How do the best writers get to work? In every episode, we'll chat to an author about what they do through a day. Where do they work? What time do they start? How do they plan their time and maximise their creativity, in order to plot and publish a bestseller? Some are frantic night-owls, others roll out of bed into their desks, and a few lock themselves away in the woods - but none have a regular 9 to 5, and we'll find out how they've managed it. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for mo ...
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Welcome to Pleasant Evenings Book Club, a podcast focused on literary criticism and analysis. Our main focus is literature but we also have been known to dabble in movies, television, and frankly whatever we see fit. We’re here to have fun with some heavy texts, and more than anything else, make more evenings pleasant. Currently on a quest to watch all of Mobile Suit Gundam, but we’re still a book club!
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The Particular Good podcast is focused on literature, theology, and philosophy. Our title is inspired by St. Thomas, who said humans by nature are made for particular goods. Elif Batumann, novelist and literary critic, pictures writers as bookkeepers keeping a double-ledger of life and literature, looking at people and objects in life and on pages and saying: what is it? On the Particular Good podcast, our goal is take out the ledger, pay attention, and pursue truth in its particular good.
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“Welcome to Gothic Land” is a video podcast created by Alice in Gothic Land. It is a place where we analyse the psychology behind Gothic productions and elements so we can find our balance. I help you find balance in the transitional through the analysis of literary productions, TV shows, songs and other artistic representations. In other words, the analysis of Gothic psychology.
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JOHN VESPASIAN is the author of eighteen books, including “When everything fails, try this” (2009), “Rationality is the way to happiness” (2009), “The philosophy of builders” (2010), “The 10 principles of rational living” (2012), “Rational living, rational working” (2013), “Consistency: The key to permanent stress relief” (2014), “On becoming unbreakable” (2015), “Thriving in difficult times” (2016), “Causality: Aristotle’s life and ideas” (2024), “Foresight: Schopenhauer’s life and ideas” ( ...
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With most of the entirety of the published journal's contents read aloud by the authors, the FENCE audiobook/podcast continues to push boundaries in literary publishing. In continuous publication since 1998, Fence is a biannual print journal of poetry, fiction, art, and criticism that redefines the terms of accessibility by publishing challenging writing distinguished by idiosyncrasy and intelligence rather than by allegiance with camps, schools, or cliques. FENCE is committed to publishing ...
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Michel de Montaigne’s literary appreciation and criticism
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Due to their heterogeneous subjects, the essays of Michel de Montaigne (1533-1592) cannot be easily summarised in quotes and one-liners. Nevertheless, I am going to present here the quotes that I consider most relevant for conveying Montaigne’s key messages. Montaigne’s essays constitute the output of twenty years of quiet labour. Amidst religious …
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Literary Critic Patrick Carey (Moments)
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We’ve had writers on the show before, but this week we’ve got a literary critic! Patrick Carey from the Facebook and TikTok pages, You Should Try Reading, joins me for a REALLY long conversation about books, history, music, and defining success. He favourably reviewed my book, Known Order Girls, by giving it 5 out of 5 stars, but that’s not why I h…
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Morbid Curiosity Meets Romance with Dr. Coltan Scrivner
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Are readers of dark romance or bodice rippers more morbidly curious than those who read sweet romcoms? Is the allure of horror and scary romance similar. Dr. Coltan Scrivner joins Shelf Love to discuss his new book, “Morbidly Curious,” and its insights on why people are drawn to scary media. The conversation delves into how understanding morbid cur…
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Three famous philosophers who were practically unknown in their own time!
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Ahead of their age, awaiting ours: Kierkegaard, Schopenhauer, and Nietzsche!By Kristian Urstad and Stephen Webb
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The 90s were a wild time to be at clubs. Grunge was in full force, and some very aggressive music had gained mainstream popularity. Mosh pits were a thing. I enjoyed participating in one from time to time, but on two occasions, it ended poorly for me. The song recommendation for this week is Killing in the Name by Rage Against the Machine.…
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Editor Charles Kesler sits down with Associate Editor Spencer Klavan to discuss the recent summer issue. Highlighted are Christopher Caldwell’s cover essay on UK immigration and Charles’ own piece on the Joe Rogan of the UK, Jeremy Clarkson. His show, Clarkson’s Farm, is a love letter to the English everyman in a moment when Britain is labouring (p…
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Episode 70: From the Ashes Month 15 (All the new X-Men Comics of September 2025)
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Credits Deadpool Batman by Zeb Wells, Greg Capullo, Tim Townsend, Alex Sinclair, and Clayton Cowles (AND MANY MORE CREDITED IN THE EP) X-Men of Apocalypse Alpha by Jeph Loeb, Simone Di Meo and RS Comicscraft Imperial War: Exiles by Steve Foxe and Jonathan Hickman, Francesco Manna and Davide Tinto and Erick Arciniega Wolverines and Deadpools #3 by C…
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The death of expertise is the demise of civilization!
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Our growing distrust of expertise and of universities is terminally stupid. We will all pay the price.By Kristian Urstad and Stephen Webb
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Absolute Mojoverse Episode 11: Absolute Martian Manhunter by Deniz Camp and Javier Rodriguez
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Absolute Mojoverse is back to smoke cigs, investigate crimes, and lose our f#^&ing minds as we read Absolute Martian MindF***er Manhunter. Martian Manhunter 1-6 is written by Deniz Camp with art by Javier Rodriguez and letters by Hassan Otsmane-Elhaou If you have a comment or question, you can email us @ [email protected] Want a tee-shirt with…
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Kate Kemp, author of 'The Grapevine' - Debut author discusses preparing for disappointment, trusting the process, and her winding path to publication
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This week we're joined by Kate Kemp, occupational therapist, psychotherapist and now, author. Her debut novel, 'The Grapevine', is out now. It started life as a manuscript called 'Warrah Place', which won the Stylist Prize for Feminist Fiction, and landed her a publishing deal. It's a gripping mystery set in 1970s Australia, about a murder in a clo…
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Michel de Montaigne’s literary works and themes
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For twenty years, Michel de Montaigne (1533-1592) spent a good part of his days writing his essays. He made no planning, organisation, or outline of the whole. Instead, he let his works grow organically and spontaneously. Eventually, he compiled his essays in volumes ready for publication. Montaigne’s literary themes have been identified by critics…
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Michel de Montaigne and the pursuit of knowledge
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I agree with Michel de Montaigne (1533-1592) that most of what we learn is of questionable accuracy. He preached by example because, for twenty years, he wrote haphazard essays on disorganised, sometimes obscure, subjects. Allegedly, he was looking for wisdom, but in practice, his doubts grew increasingly larger. Practical knowledge is great if you…
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Critique of Michel de Montaigne’s method for pursuing knowledge
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Michel de Montaigne (1533-1592) devoted substantial time and effort to pursuing knowledge, but he employed a rather haphazard method. He would spend a week writing an essay on some important subject, but then failed to draw clear conclusions. I know that Montaigne was employing a confusing, chaotic, erratic method because it happened all too often …
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Michel de Montaigne and the importance of reading
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There cannot be complex thinking without reading. Ancient Greek philosophers established the basis of civilization in great part because of their ability to write cogently and build on the knowledge accumulated by their predecessors. Michel de Montaigne (1533-1592) spent thousands of hours reading, especially works by authors from Ancient Greece an…
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This is Part 1 of 3 of our discussion with Phil Bray on Jesus’ relationship to the Two Goats motif and the Levitical system. Check out Phil’s book Leviticus on the Butcher's Block! Email us your questions and comments! [email protected] The Bible in Context Podcast — Mercy Hill Church (mercyhillshep.org) Passages read from the ESV …
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Listen...or don't. Shelf Love: NEW! Substack for original writing and stuff | Website | Twitter | Instagram | YouTube Email: [email protected] Jodie Slaughter
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Michel de Montaigne: how reading enhances self-reliance
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Before quitting his job and retiring to live in the countryside, Michel de Montaigne (1533-1592) had witnessed outrageous displays of prejudice and irrationality. Widespread violence had driven him close to losing all hope for humanity. Luckily, he opted for taking a step back and examining the situation. Montaigne’s conclusions are spread all over…
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Lessons from Michel de Montaigne’s literary appreciation and criticism
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It is only recently that people have started to regard literary, historical, and philosophical studies as worthless. Parents warn their children against humanities studies, and instead, try to steer them towards medicine, law, or computer science. Michel de Montaigne (1533-1592) was the living proof that, in prior centuries, people had regarded lit…
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Michel de Montaigne and the art of conversation
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Everybody can talk and put forward his ideas, but it requires alertness and subtlety to draw the best of conversations. In life, time and energies are limited, and conversation takes up a fair measure of those. How can we carry out conversations in ways that enable us to draw maximum benefit? Michel de Montaigne (1533-1592) spent twenty years of hi…
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“Lack of political will and corruption of the ruling class are certainly enormous obstacles but do not (fully) explain the widespread inaction against our current multidimensional crisis (ecological catastrophe, failing democracies, permanent and more destructive wars, etc.).” So opens Andrea Righi’s Three Economies of Transcendence, which takes a …
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S4 Ep73: Comedic Tones and Tragic Times in Otessa Moshfegh's "Lapvona"
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In which we discuss whether Moshfegh pulls off the Ocean's 11 of torture porn.By Xi Draconis Books
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Episode 59: The Big Screen Beckons--McCarthy's Screenplays with Stacey Peebles
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Episode 59 of READING McCARTHY sees the return of one of my favorite guests, Dr. Stacey Peebles. In addition to her many other roles described below, she is the preeminent expert on McCarthy’s work in screenplays. Please join us for a consideration of his various screenplays, both produced (The Counselor) and unproduced (Cities of the Plain, No Cou…
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David Abram's The Spell of the Sensuous - Living in attunement with the earth!
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Abstract time and space sever our ties to place, rhythm, and responsibility! Or so argues the philosopher and ecologist, David Abram!By Kristian Urstad and Stephen Webb
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Short episode this week. I had this one planned, and based on something that happened early this morning, I was going to change the topic. I’m actually quite upset and angry and feel very devalued as a person, but all the more reason to stick to my original plan, because this week we’re going to have a brief chat about laughter. The song recommenda…
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Episode 69: Cable (2020) by Gerry Duggan and Phil Noto with Special Guest Lodro Rinzler
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Cable is already an absurdly over the top character, so you know what he needs? A hip kid version with five girlfriends and a big sword. The craziest thing? It totally works! Cable (2020) is written by Gerry Duggan with art by Phil Noto and Lettered by Vc's Joe Sabino Lodro Rinzler is the creator of X-Men Panels Daily which can be found on Instagra…
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A Fortunate Man: Henrik Pontoppidan’s Masterwork with Nick During (NYRB)
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This week on The Big Book Project I’m joined by Nick During, publicist at New York Review Books, for a deep dive into Henrik Pontoppidan’s monumental novel A Fortunate Man translated by Paul Larkin. Pontoppidan, who won the 1917 Nobel Prize in Literature, gives us one of the great portraits of ambition, love, and disillusionment at the turn of the …
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Absolute Mojoverse Episode 10: Absolute Green Lantern by Al Ewing and Jahnoy Lindsay
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Man, you thought we didn't know anything about DC Comics wait till you hear us talk about Green Lantern. Absolute Mojoverse is back to get a spooky gun hand and keep that ring, damnit. Absolute Green Lantern 1-6 is written by Al Ewing with art and colors by Jahnoy Lindsay and letters by Lucas Gattoni If you have a comment or question, you can email…
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Sebastian Faulks, author of 'Birdsong' - Bestselling literary writer discusses editing help, being around at the right time, and thinking about each sentence
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This week we’re joined by the legendary Sebastian Faulks, the bestselling author of 'Birdsong', 'Charlotte Gray', and so many unforgettable novels. In this episode, he opens up about his writing routine, the stories behind his new memoir 'Fires Which Burned Brightly', and what it really takes to create fiction that sticks with readers. If you've ev…
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When religion becomes shallow it's no longer truly religion. Many philosophers have warned us of this, of religion being reduced to self-serving functions.By Kristian Urstad and Stephen Webb
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Montaigne’s cultural impact, especially on French literature
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After devoting twenty years of his life to writing essays, Michel de Montaigne (1533-1592) had developed great expectations for the future. He believed that his essays would appeal to a large public and influence future generations. History has proven Montaigne right but not in the manner he expected. His essays did find a large audience, but their…
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Critique of Michel de Montaigne’s cultural impact
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Sadly, the cultural impact of Michel de Montaigne (1533-1592) has been mostly detrimental. Why? Because intellectuals have retained the worst part of Montaigne’s ideas and forgotten his valuable insights. Am I exaggerating in my assessment? I do not think so. Let us look at three wrong Montaigne’s ideas that have taken root in popular culture, and …
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A chance to reflect, with journalism professor Jeff Sharlet, on his book, "The Undertow: Scenes From A Slow Civil War," the looming threat of acceleration, the methods and media of lingering, documentary modernism, and monsters within. For a bibliography of this episode, please visit TheAmericanVandal.Substack.com/Lingering…
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How should we read and preach the book of Galatians as 21st-century Christians? Email us your questions and comments! [email protected] The Bible in Context Podcast — Mercy Hill Church (mercyhillshep.org) Passages read from the ESV by Crossway 2001 Music: Royal by SlenderbeatsBy Caleb Lewis, Nathan Young, and Aaron Sherwood
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Bibliocracy Radio: Oscar Villalon on ZYZZYVA’s Fortieth
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My guest this week is Oscar Villalon, editor in chief of ZYZZYVA journal. Together we celebrate the 40th anniversary of the esteemed West Coast literary journal founded by Howard Junker, and which has printed so much important poetry and prose, art, photography and more. Villalon has lately made big changes to the journal yet kept true to its missi…
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Ep 155 - Deathly Hallows 36: Inferi Minions
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In which we drink...everything. GOW Drinks Spreadsheet https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1g_llk8Q7guQOYkkRz8qQT1-xf7GqOSP7u1KRMxl2TPU/edit?usp=sharing Resources for supporting Palestine: Write to your local representative. UK template here: https://una.org.uk/sites/default/files/2024-02/template_letter_to_mps_-_gaza_feb_2024.docx GoFundMe to P…
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Self-awareness remains as rare a phenomenon nowadays as it has been in prior generations. It requires the ability to apply philosophical ideas in daily life, weighing them against social pressures, personal convenience, and short-term practicality. Michel de Montaigne (1533-1592) was the first essayist in history to practise self-awareness systemat…
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I’m always puzzled when I meet individuals unable to make up their minds. They stay put in losing situations and keep going in the wrong direction. They say yes when they do not mean it, because they cannot gather the strength to say no. Michel de Montaigne (1533-1592) was also puzzled by this situation. He correctly blamed it on a lack of self-awa…
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Michel de Montaigne and authenticity in writing
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The confusion between authenticity and subjectivity keeps exerting a negative influence on philosophy and literature. It is wrong to call an author “authentic” just because he is giving a personal opinion devoid of reasoning and unconnected to facts. When historians categorize the essays written by Michel de Montaigne (1533-1592) as “authentic,” th…
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In his book Late Star Trek, Adam Kotsko analyzes the wealth of content set within Star Trek’s sprawling continuity, beginning with the prequel series Enterprise, highlighting creative triumphs and the tendency for franchise faithfulness to get in the way of new ideas. Arguing against the consensus that franchises are a sign of cultural decay, Kotsk…
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Associate Editor Spencer Klavan reads his latest piece in the CRB, “A Complete Unknown,” on Horace. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit claremontinstitute.substack.comBy The Claremont Institute
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The UK government of Boris Johnson, reckoning immigration as a pure economic gain, swung the door open to newcomers. Now 7 percent of the British population has been almost unilaterally imported en masse. Anger is swelling in response to “rape gangs” and other assaults on locals, and a new, populist right is materializing, with Nigel Farage leading…
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Ep 68: New Mutants Forever with Sara Century
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Last January, Allison discovered one of her very favorite corners of the Marvel universe as we read all of New Mutants Vol 1. So obviously this will be more of the same, right? Sara Century joins us to discuss truly one of the weirdest comics ever released by Marvel. It's a trip but we're in great company. New Mutants Forever 2010 is written by Chr…
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Julian Jaynes - The Origin of Consciousness and the Breakdown of the Bicameral Mind, and AI!
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The American psychologist argued that before modern consciousness, we heard and obeyed the voices of the gods. With AI, is it any different today?By Kristian Urstad and Stephen Webb
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PATREON PREVIEW: Peacemaker Season 1 Episode 1 "The Ties that Grind"
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Hey guys, if you didn't know we launched our Patreon. Here is a preview of Matt and Allison and the 11th Street Kids. If you join our Patreon at 5 dollars a month you get access to a THIRD episode a week all about the tv and film associated with comics. You can find us at Patreon.com/Escapethemojoverse Right now we're watching Peacemaker Season 2 a…
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Absolute Mojoverse Episode 9: Absolute Flash by Jeff Lemire and Nick Robles issues 1-6
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Absolute Mojoverse is back to get in our head, catch that kid, and F%$& the monkey has gone rogue. Ah well. We read Absolute Flash. It rules. Absolute Flash is written by Jeff Lemire with art (1-3,6) by Nick Robles and A.I. Kaplan (4-5) colors by Adriano Lucas (1-3,6) and Chris Sotomayor (4-5) and Lettered by Tom Nopolitano If you have a comment or…
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Kate McKean, author of 'Write Through It: An Insider's Guide to Publishing and Creative Life' - Literary agent reveals how to get signed, how they help you get published, and first sentences
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Kate McKean is a literary agent who has built a diverse client list of New York Times Bestselling Authors, in genres from fantasy, TA, humour and horror. A few years ago, she started a newsletter with all the backstage secrets of agent life, and tips on how you can make it happen. Now she's got a book out, filled with even more help. It's called 'W…
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Analysis of Michel de Montaigne’s authenticity in writing
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Authenticity starts and ends with critical thinking. It revolves around checking the accuracy of facts, contesting ready-made conclusions, and pursuing consistency. Truth is the outcome of authenticity, and ethics is the compilation of practical wisdom. Michel de Montaigne (1533-1592) pursued authenticity day after day. He devoted two decades to wr…
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