Best Sandlers List Podcasts (2025)

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TV UPDATE: Gen V Season 2, Black Rabbit, Task First Reactions + Alien, Terminal List Check-In 43:11

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This week, Andrew and Shane emerge from their massive watchlist pile to give their early thoughts on the premiere of Gen V Season 2 and HBO's Task before giving a full report on Netflix's Black Rabbit starring Jason Bateman and Jude Law. They also check in on Alien: Earth and Terminal List: Dark Wolf ahead of their season finales this week before w…

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NFL Week 3 Reactions 1:30:58

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Season 8 Episode 25!(0:15) Discussing turning 30 and Cory’s birthday celebration in Orlando (14:21) Steelers leave Gillette Stadium with rare win thanks to five Patriots turnovers(32:26) NFL Week 3 superlatives for biggest winners and losers(1:13:47) Red Sox fighting for AL Wild Card spot ahead of finally week of MLB regular season…

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735 Mrs Dalloway by Virginia Woolf (with Mark Hussey) | My Last Book with Graham Watson 1:23:55

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Jacke talks to author Mark Hussey (Mrs Dalloway: Biography of a Novel) about Virginia Woolf's beloved novel Mrs Dalloway, which turned 100 earlier this year. PLUS author Graham Watson (The Invention of Charlotte Bronte) stops by to discuss his choice for the last book he will ever read. Join Jacke on a trip through literary England (signup open thr…

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734 The Lord of the Rings by J.R.R. Tolkien (#16 GBOAT) | 1925 - A Literary Encyclopedia (with Tom Lutz) 56:09

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Jacke talks to author Tom Lutz about 1925: A Literary Encyclopedia, which provides a fascinating window into a year when literature was arguably at its peak centrality. PLUS a look at J.R.R. Tolkien and his influential Lord of the Rings, #16 on the list of the Greatest Books of All Time. Join Jacke on a trip through literary England (signup open th…

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"The Long Walk" + 21st Century Stephen King Films Ranked 36:21

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This week, Andrew and Shane discuss the latest Stephen King adaptation 'The Long Walk' before ranking the King film adaptations from the past 25 years.

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Ashcraft Motorsports: Young Racers, Big Futures 1:06:04

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Ashcraft Motorsports Racing is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to mentoring young women and breaking barriers in motorsports. Meet Payton and Memarie—two rising stars transitioning from micro sprints to A-class racing while balancing intense training, schoolwork, and the responsibility of being role models. We explore their racing inspirations, dre…

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733 Haruki Murakami (with Mike Palindrome | To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee (#17 GBOAT) | A Letter from Tehran 1:24:11

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Haruki Murakami (b. 1949) is one of the rare writers who combines literary admiration with widespread appeal. Host Jacke Wilson is joined by lifelong Murakami fan Mike Palindrome to discuss what makes his novels so compelling, so mysterious, and so popular. Works discussed include The Wind-Up Bird Chronicle, Norwegian Wood, Kafka on the Shore, and …

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732 The Bible (#18 GBOAT) | The Diaries of Samuel Pepys (with Kate Loveman) | Health Advice 1:13:35

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Jacke starts the episode by looking at the different ways that ten writers have viewed the Bible, #18 on the list of the Greatest Books of All Time. Then he's joined by scholar Kate Loveman, one of the few people in the world who's been able to read the diaries of Samuel Pepys in the original shorthand, for a discussion of her book The Strange Hist…

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Our "5 Best Things" of Right Now! Conjuring Universe, Peacemaker, Sports Stories, + More! 1:00:27

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Andrew and Shane return to cover their "5 Best Things" that have come out in the past couple weeks. Conjuring: Last Rites, Football returning, the Philly Karen baseball story, great TV episodes, and much more!

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NFL Week 1 Overreactions 2:16:20

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Season 8 Episode 24!(2:50) Eagles 24, Cowboys 20(13:19) Chargers 27, Chiefs 21(23:04) Raiders 20, Patriots 13(34:39) Steelers 34, Jets 32(48:41) Bengals 17, Browns 16(54:13) Colts 33, Dolphins 8(59:20) Jaguars 26, Panthers 10(1:06:17) Buccaneers 23, Falcons 20(1:11:42) Cardinals 20, Saints 13(1:15:15) Commanders 21, Giants 6(1:21:15) Packers 27, Li…

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Bob Ashton: The Maestro of The Muscle Car and Corvette Nationals 1:01:28

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Bob Ashton, Managing Member of the Muscle Car and Corvette Nationals (MCACN), returns for a deep dive into one of the most celebrated car events in the country. Bob shares the passion, planning, and people behind MCACN’s success, the story behind the show's legendary unrestored car displays and Rare Muscle Cars including Shelby GT350s, Copo Camaros…

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731 The Brothers Karamazov Reclaimed (#19 Greatest Book of All Time) 1:21:06

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Responding 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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730 "To Autumn" by John Keats | The Invention of Charlotte Brontë (with Graham Watson) | My Last Book with Sara Charles 1:06:20

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Jacke 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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2025 NFC South Preview and TV Show Theme Songs Draft feat. Kenny Cashman 2:04:09

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Season 8 Episode 23!(1:19) Buccaneers aiming to take next step toward competing with the NFC’s best(17:10) Falcons and Panthers hoping young quarterbacks ready to compete for playoff berths(35:42) Saints looking for reasons for optimism in what appears to be rebuilding season(51:47) New additions that could make the biggest impact, players and coac…

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2025 AFC South Division Preview feat. Cam Novotny 1:23:19

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Season 8 Episode 22!(1:31) Texans looking for bigger step forward following stagnant 2024 season(19:32) Colts, Jaguars, and Titans all boasting cases to overtake Texans atop the division(53:46) New additions that could make the biggest impact, players and coaches under the most pressure to succeed, and bold predictions for the AFC South…

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729 Milton the Revolutionary (with Orlando Reade) | My Last Book with Jodi Picoult | More Exciting News 1:07:45

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Since 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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EPISODE 150! PEACEMAKER Returns! + Honey, Don't, Relay Reviewed 1:06:43

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For their 150th episode, Andrew and Shane break down the box office successes of 'Weapons' and K-Pop Demon Hunters and the struggles of superhero films this summer before they review the Season 2 premiere of Peacemaker, Margaret Qualley in Honey, Don't, and Riz Ahmed in Relay.

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2025 NFC West Season Preview and Top Five Sports Bucket List Items feat. Benjamin Carlson 1:52:40

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Season 8 Episode 21!(5:05) Rams enter new season with big dreams but also big questions with Matthew Stafford’s health(16:17) Seahawks and Cardinals aiming for playoff return with revamped offense, defense respectively(33:15) 49ers looking to bounce back to contender status after discouraging 2024 season(54:42) New additions that could make the big…

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Heart, Horsepower & Heritage. Troy Coughlin Jr Blazes His own Path 58:58

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Troy Coughlin Jr. shares his journey from Jr. Dragster prodigy to Pro Stock powerhouse, carrying the legacy of Team JEGS with pride. Beyond the track, Troy opens up about family, business, and giving back. It’s a high-speed, heart-filled episode you won’t want to miss. Connect with Troy here: Website: https://www.facebook.com/troy.coughlin.jr.2025 …

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728 The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn by Mark Twain (#20 GBOAT) | Lorraine Hansberry - RECLAIMED 1:30:35

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As 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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2025 AFC West Season Preview feat. Kenny Cashman 1:17:08

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Season 8 Episode 20!(1:00) Chiefs no longer in class of their own after showing mortality in humbling Super Bowl loss(16:49) Chargers and Broncos looking to take next step toward contention after surprising 2024 playoff berths(41:11) Raiders enter new year with higher hopes after hiring Pete Carroll, trading for Geno Smith(52:48) New additions that…

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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 1:04:12

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What 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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Alien: Earth + Most Anticipated TV Shows For End of 2025 56:23

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In this episode, Andrew and Shane dive into the new series 'Alien Earth' and its connection to the Alien franchise. They discuss character dynamics, production quality, and the show's potential. The conversation shifts to their Most Anticipated TV shows for the rest of 2025, highlighting returning favorites as well as new series. The hosts also exp…

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2025 NFC North Season Preview and Diva NFL Players Draft feat. Brian McAfee 1:39:11

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Season 8 Episode 19!(1:43) Lions, Vikings, and Packers all boast strong cases to return to win NFC North title(24:05) Bears hoping for far greater success this season after disastrous 2024(37:06) New additions that could make the biggest impact, players and coaches under the most pressure to succeed, and bold predictions for the NFC North(1:00:04) …

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726 England vs France - A Literary Battle Royale (with Mike Palindrome) - RECLAIMED 1:03:36

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“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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2025 AFC North Season Preview feat. Kenny Cashman 1:12:53

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Season 8 Episode 18!(2:28) Ravens enter 2025 with strong considerations to reach Super Bowl(15:40) Bengals and Steelers aiming for more success to threaten for AFC North title(38:16) Browns quarterback room in flux with veterans, rookies in position for opportunity(50:51) New additions that could make the biggest impact, players and coaches under t…

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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 1:18:40

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Jacke 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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'WEAPONS', 'TOGETHER' Headline Our Overstuffed Horror Episode! 45:22

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In this episode, Andrew Morgan and Shane Beauregard dive deep into the world of horror and thriller films, focusing on the new movie 'Weapons.' They discuss the film's structure, character depth, and the unique storytelling approach of writer/director Zach Cregger (Barbarian). The conversation also touches on box office predictions, recent movie re…

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From Bikes to Blockbusters: Breeann Poland’s Ride with Mecum and World Domination 1:01:44

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Breeann Poland, Director of Marketing and Communications at Mecum auctions, shares a high-energy look into her journey from motorcycle racing to leading a global auction powerhouse. Continuously seeking new challenges, we explore Mecum’s evolving brand and its drive to engage younger audiences through entertainment and inclusiveness. Breeann shares…

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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 1:01:38

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Put 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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2025 NFC East Season Preview feat. Kenny Cashman 1:13:46

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Season 8 Episode 16!(1:36) Eagles primed for Super Bowl return but face potential stumbling blocks(11:45) Commanders face uphill battle to repeat surprise 2024 season(24:30) Cowboys hope to return to playoff picture with healthy Dak Prescott(34:36) Giants looking for optimism in pivotal year for Joe Schoen and Brian Daboll(44:30) New additions that…

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2025 AFC East Preview and Adam Sandler Movies Draft feat. Will Collura 2:02:47

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Season 8 Episode 17!(2:01) Bills looking to finally get over the hump and make it out of the AFC(15:56) Dolphins and Jets hoping for more success for disappointing and turbulent 2024 seasons(33:29) Patriots expecting return to playoff contention after busy offseason(54:43) New additions that could make the biggest impact, players and coaches under …

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723 The Moral Rights of Authors (with Mira T Sundara Rajan) | My Last Book with Radha Vatsal 1:16:28

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As 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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722 Kerouac's Road - A Conversation with Ebs Burnough, Director of a New Kerouac Documentary | My Last Book with Beat Generation Expert Steven Belletto 1:03:15

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Since 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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721 Madame Bovary by Gustave Flaubert (The #23 Greatest Book of All Time) 1:28:14

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Jacke 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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'FANTASTIC FOUR: FIRST STEPS' Plays It Safe + Sandler, Happy Gilmore Return On Netflix 49:50

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This week, hosts Andrew Morgan and Shane Beauregard dive into the latest MCU release, Fantastic Four First Steps, discussing its character dynamics, pacing, and overall reception. They explore the film's box office performance and its implications for the future of the MCU. The conversation then shifts to the divisive reception of Happy Gilmore 2, …

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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) 1:23:43

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Jacke 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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I KNOW WHAT YOU DID LAST SUMMER Threw Us For A (Reaper's) Curve + Eddington, Smurfs Reviewed 1:02:29

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WHAT ARE YOU WAITING FOR?! Dive into Andrew and Shane's review of the legacy sequel version of I Know What You Did Last Summer before they talk some additional new releases and a 2025 movie year check-in with Fantastic Four on the horizon.By Recent Activity

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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 1:51:49

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In 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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July NFL News, NBA and NHL Free Agency, MLB All-Star Game, and The Open Reactions 1:50:04

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Season 8 Episode 15!(1:33) Steelers continue busy offseason by extending TJ Watt, trading for Jalen Ramsey and Jonnu Smith(17:22) Jets extend young stars, Bengals deal with contract drama, and more NFL news as training camp gets underway(28:01) Bucks sign Myles Turner, Damian Lillard returns to Trail Blazers, Clippers make several high-profile acqu…

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718 Jim - The Life and Afterlives of Huckleberry Finn's Comrade (with Shelley Fisher Fishkin) | Mark Twain's Dreams 1:36:04

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In this episode, Jacke talks to eminent Twain scholar Shelley Fisher Fishkin (Was Huck Black?: Mark Twain and African-American Voices) about her new book Jim: The Life and Afterlives of Huckleberry Finn's Comrade, which sheds new light on the origins and influence of Mark Twain's beloved yet polarizing figure. PLUS Jacke takes a look at the recent …

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James Gunn's Supersized Superman + TV Roundup w/ The Bear, Squid Game, and More 1:04:14

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In this episode, hosts Andrew Morgan and Shane Beauregard dive into a comprehensive review of the latest Superman movie from writer/director James Gunn, discussing its box office performance, plot intricacies, character development, and overall impact on the superhero genre. They also transition into a discussion about popular TV shows, including S…

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717 Einstein and Kafka (with Ken Krimstein) | Dr Johnson Helps a Friend (and Changes the Course of Literary History) | My Last Book with Fernando Pessoa Expert Bartholomew Ryan 53:41

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It's an action-packed day at the History of Literature! First, Jacke recounts the story of Dr. Johnson racing to the aid of his friend, the playwright Oliver Goldsmith, whose landlady was threatening him with debtor's prison. Naturally, the great critic and dictionary author Johnson found a very literary way to help. Then Jacke is joined by author …

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Stories, Speed & Sentiment: How Rutledge Wood’s Childhood memories with his dad and a Vague job listing helped Pave his Road to Success 52:51

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Buckle in for a turbocharged episode as we catch up with Rutledge Wood—a man whose life runs on horsepower, heart, and hustle. From his down-home roots to adrenaline-fueled racetracks, Rutledge dishes on his return to Mecum, upcoming film and TV adventures, and the possibility of revving up a new take on a fan-favorite car show. With special appear…

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716 Icelandic Folk Legends (with Dagrun Osk Jonsdottir) | John le Carre at the Bodleian 58:28

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Since the first permanent settlers landed there more than a thousand years ago, Iceland has been perhaps the most unique and enchanting place in all of Europe. How fitting, then, for its people to have developed unique, enchanting, and captivating stories involving hidden people, trolls, ghosts, sea monsters, and more. In this episode, Jacke talks …

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715 How Did George Eliot and the Victorians Respond to Climate Collapse? (with Nathan Hensley) | People at Museums Are Losing Their Brains! | My Last Book with Stephen Browning and Simon Thomas 1:09:12

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What does it feel like to live helplessly in a world that is coming undone? If you're alive in 2025, you are probably very familiar with this feeling - and if you'd been alive in the age of Victorian literature, you might have felt that way too. In this episode, Jacke talks to author Nathan K. Hensley about his book Action without Hope: Victorian L…

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Top 5 Movies of 2025 So Far + Jurassic, F1, M3GAN 2.0, Old Guard 2 Reviews 1:07:52

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In this episode, Andrew and Shane review several recent films, including Jurassic World Rebirth, Megan 2.0, and F1. They discuss their Top 5 Movies of the year so far, highlighting the strengths and weaknesses of each film. The conversation also touches on honorable mentions and the overall state of cinema in 2025, emphasizing the importance of ori…

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714 The Real Charles Dickens (with Stephen Browning and Simon Thomas) | Dickens and the Theatre 1:22:00

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Charles Dickens (1812-1870) led one of the most colorful and interesting lives of any author. But while many of us are familiar with his unforgettable characters and fantastically successful novels, we often don't know the details of his difficult early life, his success as a reporter, his troubled marriage and suspected relationship with another w…

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713 The Odyssey (with Daniel Mendelsohn) | The History of Literature Podcast Tour! 1:31:43

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Homer's Odyssey is one of the oldest surviving works of literature - and yet, somehow, it can also feel like one of the newest. The inventive narrative structure, complex hero, and surprisingly modern themes still feel fresh, thousands of years after the poem's genesis. In this episode, Jacke talks to author and translator Daniel Mendelsohn about h…

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Sleeps Anywhere, Wins Everywhere : Meet Adrianna DeMartini, the 17year old Fourth-generation Racer who's Tearing Up the Dirt in HER 360 Sprint Car 52:31

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With racing in her blood and her dad turning wrenches beside her in the shop, Adrianna lives and breathes motorsports, from post-race cleanups to race-day intensity. Her first taste of victory came when she charged from ninth to first in her debut non-wing event, and she hasn’t looked back since. Outside the track, she’s a country music fan who lov…