Book In is a podcast in which brothers Rupert and Charlie Fordham discuss all things English Literature. From Chaucer to the present day, covering drama, novels and poetry, they cover all the classics and much more, from the UK, Ireland, the US, Europe and the rest of the world. Informative but lighthearted, Book In is suitable for all readers, and will be helpful for students doing GCSE, A-Level and university English degrees as well. Both Rupert and Charlie have been keen readers all their ...
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Wuthering Heights Podcasts
It's a book club, but funny! Comedian Michael Ian Black is tackling a great work of literature: Wuthering Heights. Join Michael's weekly book club as he reads aloud from a classic and asks people like Jen Kirkman, Mike Birbiglia, Michael Showalter, and even his teenage kids to weigh in with their perspectives. Season 1: Thomas Hardy's Jude the Obscure. The book is bleak, but Michael does a lot of accent work. Season 2: Mary Shelley's Frankenstein. It's alive, and it's just a big buddy. Also, ...
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An exploration of Emily Bronte's Wuthering Heights by Mrs. Walden's British Literature Honors class.
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An exploration of Emily Bronte's Wuthering Heights.
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7-10 minute audio summaries of classic literature you didn't have the time or attention span to read :-)
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An exploration of Emily Bronte's Wuthering Heights for Mrs. Walden's Honors British Literature class.
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Ringer Dish is the place for all things celebrity and pop culture. From major moments like the Met Gala and the Oscars, to the weird habits of the stars you love, and refreshers on the biggest tabloid stories from the last 20 years, Ringer Dish has all the vital details. On Tuesdays, catch ‘Jam Session’ with Juliet Litman and Amanda Dobbins for royal family rumors, celebrity real estate, and industry analysis. And on Fridays, listen to 'We're Obsessed' with Jodi Walker and Nora Princiotti fo ...
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Weekly deep dives into your favourite films with Lily Austin and James Brailsford.
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Close Reads is a book-club podcast for the incurable reader co-hosted by David Kern, Heidi White, Sean Johnson, and occasionally Tim McIntosh. We read good books and talk about them. This is a show for amateurs in the best sense. This is not an experts show: we’re book lovers, book enthusiasts. Our goal is have empathetic and intelligent conversations about good books. Close Reads is produced by Goldberry Studios, the podcast wing of Goldberry Books, a family-run indie bookshop in Concord, N ...
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Welcome to Melancholy Mentor where classic literature meets the vibrant world of radio plays.
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Flop topics served to you weekly. Hosted by Cassandra Kyriazis (Philadelphia) and Justin Crosby (Los Angeles). Produced by David Lai (San Francisco).
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The pop culture podcast with no filter, brought to you by besties and journalists Kathleen and Ellie. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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After spending years dispensing bitchy fashion commentary on their viral Instagram account Every Outfit on Sex and the City, hosts Chelsea Fairless and Lauren Garroni realized that they have highly specific opinions about other things, too. Every Outfit is a weekly show born from our deeply unhealthy, lifelong obsession with fashion and popular culture. It’s like The View (but less geriatric) meets Fashion Police from two best friends who have spoken at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, but ha ...
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Girlblogger: The Podcast is created and hosted by Brett Collins. Broadcasted for any tumblr obsessed, self-proclaimed internet junkie that loves all things pop culture. This podcast will review shows, movies, fashion, celebrities, and all things fabulous while collecting perspectives from both guests that pop in and the listeners that give feedback. All hot takes are welcome!
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Welcome to Poppin’ In! A podcast featuring two friends discussing our unsolicited takes, thoughts, and feelings about all things pop culture. We’ll talk movies, TV shows, celebrity gossip, and more. Pop in each week to hang out with us!
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TLMT Podcast is a weekly music review show, featuring reviews and editorials on the Irish Music Scene from critic and photographer Stephen White.
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Join Leah and Sheena as they dissect and analyse the world of celebrity pop culture and provide their POV, with a down-under lens. From Vanderpump Rules recaps, to the latest pop culture round ups, or discussing very important topics such as ‘Is Jacob Elordi Princess Diana coded?’, you can count on them to provide you with their unfiltered but very enthusiastic take as they explore the intersections of celebrity culture and society. Whether you’re a pop culture aficionado or just curious abo ...
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50 Shows.Some of the best shows ever produced. Titles like 20000 Leagues Under the Sea, A Connecticut Yankee In King Arthur's Court, Around the World in 80 Days, Casablanca, Grapes of Wrath, Gulliver's Travels, Red Badge of Courage, Snow White, The Time Machine, Wuthering Heights and many more. Listen to our radio station Old Time Radio https://link.radioking.com/otradio Listen to other Shows at My Classic Radio https://www.myclassicradio.net/ Remember that times have changed, and some shows ...
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Catch Up with Louise McSharry keeps you up to date on the week’s news and culture, from the lowest of brows to the relatively high. Armed with recommendations for music, books, telly and the rest, Louise takes you through the week’s events with the help of experts and relevant guests. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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End your day with the quiet joy of timeless literature gently read to you - just as it might have been in times gone by. The great works of fiction are steady companions. They're filled with rhythm, beauty, and truths that still breathe. Whether you're returning to an old favorite or discovering a forgotten gem, you’ll find comfort in the familiar language and the calm cadence of storytelling. We'll explore classics from beloved authors like Jane Austen, Charles Dickens, Mark Twain, and othe ...
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A podcast by two pals with too much pop culture knowledge to know what to do with.... so here we are! We're talking music, movies, celebrity break ups and make ups, breaking celebrity news and so much more! Join us each week to hear us poppin' off about pop culture!
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Bad Audiobooks
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Bad Audiobooks is a parody podcast hosted by Nick Mazmanian and Kent Heidelman, who help you endure all forms of literature by reading books in ridiculous voices and roasting them for your enjoyment. The show rotates between classic, contemporary, and terrible stories. Never quite knowing the real text until they're reading/ruining it, Nick and Kent bring down the high brow world of novels for you through their twisted lens of comedy.
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50 Old Time Radio Plays. Some of the best shows ever produced. - **Journey Through Time:** Experience the wonder of time travel with "The Time Machine," as it takes you from Victorian England to the distant future. - **Epic Sea Adventures:** Dive into the depths of the ocean with "20000 Leagues Under the Sea" and sail the high seas in "Mutiny on the Bounty." - **Around the World:** Join Phileas Fogg on a thrilling global journey in "Around the World in 80 Days." - **Classic Fairy Tales:** Re ...
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Welcome to Diamonds or Light, where we discuss books and poetry. Grow your knowledge today. Become a Paid Subscriber: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/diamondsorlight/subscribe
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Hey, I’m Krissi! Join my growing community of readers as I count down my favorite reads every month. Tune in if you've read the book, have some strong opinions, questions, or if you just want to relax or have something to listen to on the go!
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It's your dose of bookstore love. ✨ Welcome to Misshelved, a bi-weekly podcast series from award-winning bookseller Nicole Brinkley. Each episode, meet an independent bookseller and listen in as they chat with one of their favorite authors.
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"Lux Radio Theatre" was an iconic American radio show that ran from 1934 to 1955, primarily on CBS Radio. It was renowned for its weekly, hour-long adaptations of popular films and Broadway plays, often featuring Hollywood's biggest stars reprising their original roles. Here's a closer look at its significance: Format: The show would adapt current or upcoming movie attractions and Broadway plays for radio, allowing listeners to experience condensed versions of popular stories. Star Power: Wh ...
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Good books gone bad... Welcome to Badaptations 2.0, the podcast edition! Previously on YouTube, we have switched to podcast format. We talk about the good, the bad, and the ugly about films that were adapted from books, lending our pop culture and PhD expertise to these trash films. (Trust us: we’re doctors... of literature!) You can still check out our YouTube videos at the following link: http://tinyurl.com/badaptations
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Podcaster on a mission to read as many pre-1930s classics as possible
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Join us as we explore how great works of literature can be the ultimate life coach for today. We will be dusting off the shelves if the old and familiar and discover how these works can help us find greater fulfillment in our lives. Disclaimer: We are not licensed life coaches. Our podcast is based on our own study, life experiences and opinions. Join our mailing list: http://eepurl.com/ifLqTT
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Look and Listen English Lessons | English conversation practice Podcast with Sharon Faye
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Do you know some English but still have trouble expressing yourself in social situations? If yes, then this is the right podcast for you to improve your daily English conversation skills. This Podcast presents a lot of useful phrases and sentences you would never think of unless you come across them. It contains plenty of common corrections used by native English speakers in everyday life. It covers topics such as meeting new people and making small talk, dating and visiting friends, eating ...
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Ford Theater as a radio series lasted for only two seasons. Its first season was broadcast from New York City on NBC with such actors as Ed Begley, Shirley Booth, Gary Merrill, Everett Sloane and Vicki Vola. This season ran from October 5, 1947, to June 27, 1948. Due to poor ratings, Ford moved the show to Hollywood and CBS for the second season, where top Hollywood actors headed the casts. This season, which lasted from October 8, 1948, to July 1, 1949, received much higher ratings. However ...
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In 2017, Highways England announced that they wanted to build a dual carriageway right through the middle of Rimrose Valley, a country park in Sefton near Liverpool. The only green space in a heavily populated and urbanised area. The purpose of this dual carriageway? To increase the capacity of the nearby Port of Liverpool, owned by Peel Ports. A privately owned organisation based in the Isle of Man. The WE SAID NO podcast tells the story of how the campaign to fight the road and the damage ...
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Kate Bush’s Wuthering Heights Is the Best Brontë Adaptation
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Emerald Fennell’s new Wuthering Heights film has already stirred controversy, but I want to make the case that the best adaptation of Emily Brontë’s gothic masterpiece already exists and it isn’t on screen. In 1978, an 18-year-old Kate Bush captured the wild, haunting atmosphere of the novel in just four minutes of music, creating a version of Wuth…
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238: On the VMAs, Wuthering Heights, Phoebe Philo
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We’re back with another hotline/mailbag…a hotbag (?!) episode. Topics discussed include: VMA fashion, the controversial Wuthering Heights trailer, most worthwhile repo babies, our death row meals, and so much more! Our Favorite Fashion People Homes Elsa Perriti’s all cream apartment Betsey Johnson’s 1970’s and 1990’s apartment Anna Sui’s 1990’s apa…
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‘The Summer I Turned Pretty’ Penultimate Episode, ‘White Lotus’ Season 4 Setting Reveal, and the “Wuthering Heights” Trailer | We’re Obsessed
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An episode for the big and small screen … and also France! Nora is first joined by Joanna Robinson and a very special guest to talk all about their thoughts on Season 3 of ‘The Summer I Turned Pretty’ leading up to the finale next week (0:40). Then, Jo and Nora catch up on all things movies and television, including the insane “Wuthering Heights” t…
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Are the VMAs Flopping Harder? (feat. the Jonas Brothers Christmas Movie, the Wuthering Heights Teaser, and 100 Single Straight Guys)
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Send us a text Hi Flops, New episode NEW FLOPS! This week we're talking about: that Donald Trump/Epstein letter Fourth Harmony's newest merch drop what it means that Laverne Cox will be in a Jonas Brothers movie Wuthering Heights x Charli XCX Are single straight men worse than ever? HOT FLOPIC: what happened on the Doritos stage at the VMAs, which …
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VMAS, GAY FOOTBALL, UNKNOWN NUMBER, WUTHERING HEIGHTS
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Dedicating this episode to all the therapists and gays that heal us! This week is all about the VMAs and psychotic moms. However, before all that I pay my respects to the late Giorgio Armani. Mr. Armani was an iconic (and insanely rich) figure in fashion that will live on for generations to come. After that I highlight my new favorite viral clip of…
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Wuthering Heights, Jacob Elordi's next role and a wild RichTok wedding
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Saltburn director Emerald Fennell seems to have enraged the internet with the trailer for her new Wuthering Heights adaptation starring Jacob Elordi and Margot Robbie, but is this really ‘ragebait cinema’ or just her signature ‘stylised depravity’? We discuss! Also this week: Elordi’s other big trailer for Netflix’s Frankenstein, the Thursday Murde…
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The Roses, Wuthering Heights Trailer, Emmys Predictions, Wednesday Season 2 and more!
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Pop in with us this week as we review the new Benedict Cumberbatch and Olivia Colman film The Roses (2:06)! Plus, we’re discussing takeaways from TIFF (37:03), the controversial new trailer for Emerald Fennell’s “Wuthering Heights” (44:25), and the White Lotus season 4 location revealed (52:19). We’re also talking our predictions for the Emmy’s (1:…
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174. VMAs, Harry Styles and Zoe Kravitz, "Wuthering Heights" Trailer, and Cardi B's Court Etiquette
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Welcome back to another episode of Poppin' Off (About Pop Culture)! This week we've come to realization that we're probably too old for the VMAs, what we think Harry Styles and Zoe Kravitz's relationship is all about, the "Wuthering Heights" trailer, and Cardi B's court antics. It's all going down, so get ready to pop off with us! Follow us on Inst…
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Entertainment Catch-Up: The VMAs, CMAT's Domination Continues and The withering Wuthering Heights Discourse
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Emer McLysaght is back to take us through the week's entertainment stories and there was a lot to cover. We discuss the VMAs and I explain KATSEYE to Emer, we chat about the discourse around the new Wuthering Heights film and the trailer for The Walsh Sisters which is coming next month to RTE. To support the podcast and access bonus episodes, join …
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Emerald Fennel's Wuthering Heights controversy
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Is a screen adaptation obliged to be faithful to the book? We wade into the controversy around Emerald Fennel’s forthcoming Wuthering Heights adaptation, review Darren Aronofsky’s Caught Stealing and discuss our highlights from the Venice Film Festival - namely the premiere of Megadoc, the behind-the-scenes documentary about Francis Ford Coppola’s …
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“Wuthering Heights”, Burning Man festival, High School Catfish
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Hello lovers. Can we just say, this episode has it all. First up, we dive into the recent and multiple sightings of Harry Styles and Zoë Kravitz; yes, multiple days and nights. Then we discuss the rumour that Pamela Anderson and Liam Neeson’s relationship was a PR stunt… but then wasn’t? Are they or aren’t they? We can’t keep up. That, of course, s…
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You had plenty of great questions; we did our best to answer them. So join in as we conclude our series on Emily Bronte’s classic novel. Happy listening! This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit closereads.substack.com/subscribe…
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Harry Styles, controversial new Bumble film Swiped and Reese Witherspoon
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On the show this week: Reese Witherspoon has teamed up with Harlan Coben to write a thriller, an AI R&B artist has just landed a £2.4 million record deal and Matthew McConaughey’s take on the secret to lasting love has gone viral. Plus, Harry Styles’ marathon run, Charli XCX’s Sicily wedding, the controversial new Kanye West doc In Whose Name and o…
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As night falls, we drift into the shadowy corners of Paris with Émile Zolas Thérèse Raquin, where the hushed whispers of desire and consequence blend into the cool darkness. In our journey, we explore the entangled lives of Thérèse and Laurent, whose passionate affair spirals into a silent battle with their inner demons and haunts the muted, oppres…
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Downton Abbey The Final Era, Jimmy Kimmel, Charlie Sheen Doc, Kanye West and more
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Pop in with us this week to hear Molly’s review of ‘Downton Abbey: The Final Era,’ an emotional sendoff to one of our favorite shows (1:00). We also recap our movie assignments ‘The Little Hours’ and ‘Brooklyn’ (44:54), and discuss the announcing of ‘Jimmy Kimmel Live!’ returning after its suspension (55:52). We’re also talking the ‘Aka Charlie She…
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176. Jimmy Kimmel, Cardi B's New Album, Bella Hadid's is a Hospital Influencer, and "Camp Rock 3"
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Welcome back to another episode of Poppin' Off (About Pop Culture)! This episode we're getting into the Jimmy Kimmel of it all, Cardi B's new album "Am I the Drama?", Bella Hadid and her posting her sickly pictures, and not needing a "Camp Rock 3." It's all going down, so get ready to pop off with us! Follow us on Instagram: Poppin’ Off About Pop C…
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Entertainment Catch-Up: Jimmy Kimmel's Back, Taylor Swift Goes Big as Per and Who is D4VD?
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Esther O'Moore Donohoe takes us through the week's entertainment stories, from Taylor's inability to chill and the dark story about D4VD. To support the podcast and access bonus episodes, join the community on Patreon here. Come to the Catch Up Cabaret (ish) - get your tickets here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…
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MOVIE NIGHT: DEATH BECOMES HER & PRACTICAL MAGIC
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Have you ever taken a potion from s€xsi stranger to secure a life of eternal youth and beauty? Have you ever helped your sister kill her abusive ex-boyfriend, resurrect him, and then immediately kill him a second time? Well, you could vicariously do all of these things by watching either Death Becomes Her (1992) or Practical Magic (1998)! Two cult …
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'Bring It On' Turns 25, and 'Dawson's Creek' Is Forever | Jam Session
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Juliet and Amanda are back this week—now on video!—to break down the latest in celebrity news and pop culture. First up, Amanda shares her experience moderating the star-studded panel at the ‘Bring It On’ 25th-anniversary screening at Alamo Drafthouse (yes, it was iconic) (4:34). Then Juliet gives us the scoop on the one-night-only 'Dawson’s Creek'…
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Send us a text "Romeo and Juliet", written by William Shakespeare around 1594–1596, is one of the most enduring tragedies in English literature, first published in a 1597 quarto edition. Likely inspired by Arthur Brooke’s 1562 poem "The Tragical History of Romeus and Juliet" and Italian novellas, the play tells the story of two young lovers from fe…
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Vincent Price and the Haunting Legacy of "Old Sal's Curse"
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Step into the shadowy world of spoken word horror as we explore Vincent Price's captivating 1973 recording "Old Sal's Curse." This gem from the "Coven of Witches Tales" collection showcases Price's unmatched narrative talents, bringing to life the story of a woman condemned as a witch. Vincent Price's legacy deserves celebration. Born in 1911, this…
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Is the name of the opera your host was trying to recall during this week's episode. And it's desire, is it not, that has driven Clyde Griffiths to his murderous fate? Desire for love, money, social status, desire for a new pair of spats and a fancy cravat. And now he's on the run for his very life. Desire has destroyed better people than ol' Clyde …
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We pay tribute to the late, great Robert Redford with some recommendations from his illustrious filmography and discuss the phenomenon of MIA movies - films which completed shooting but never made it to the big screen. References World of Reel’s MIA movies article Science Museum’s IMAX 70mm season ----------- If you love what we do, please like, su…
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Tonight, we wander through the veiled corridors of Victorian society with Agnes Grey, a beacon of quiet strength amidst the tumultuous social currents. Her journey, marked by a transformation from naive optimism to matured resilience, unfolds like a gentle river carving its path through a rugged landscape. Alongside characters that contrast and del…
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This week we discuss the delightful conclusion to George McDonald’s classic children’s novel, how it compares to classic fairy tales, why books like this matter more than ever, and much more. Happy listening! This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit closereads.substack.com…
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News Catch-Up: Charlie Kirk Fallout, Presidential MADNESS and Rampant Racism
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This week Carl Kinsella and I discuss the fallout from Charlie Kirk's death including Jimmy Kimmel being taken off air and the enormous event that happened in Arizona last night, we chat about racism in Ireland and the discussion of it in the Dail and the good news coming out of Dublin Airport. Pre-order Carl's book here. To support the podcast and…
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Fascists can’t create. They can only silence, steal, and twist music into something hollow. From Nazi Germany banning jazz, to the Catholic Church blacklisting artists in Ireland, to punk, disco, and hip-hop being targeted, authoritarian regimes have always feared music. Because music is messy, imperfect, alive… everything fascism can’t stand. In t…
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EMMYS, CHARLIE SHEEN, LINDSAY LOHAN, AMANDA KNOX
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Charlie Sheen is gay!!! Well, not really. He is getting candid about his homoerotic (crack fueled) escapades, though. Before I get into Charlie and his new Netflix documentary I comment on this year's Emmys. I would really love it if some celebs started to style themselves because I'm starting to think everyone is looking a tad too polished. Just a…
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‘The Summer I Turned Pretty’ Finale, Taylor Frankie Paul is ‘The Bachelorette,’ and The Emmys | We’re Obsessed
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Can you see us this week? Yes, you can! Jodi and Nora embark on their first ever full video episode to bring you just the absolute best of the best in culture. They start off with a big beautiful Emmys roundup (4:08), including everything ‘The Pitt,’ the incredible news that Taylor Frankie Paul is the new ‘Bachelorette’ (21:51), and a quick check-i…
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Nicholas Nickleby by Charles Dickens (1839)
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As the night drapes its velvet cloak across the sky, we embark on an introspective journey through the memorably painted Victorian social landscape of Dickens Nicholas Nickleby. In this tale, characters not only populate a story but embody the poignant clashing of personal ideals with the harsh realities of their time. The resilient virtue of Nicho…
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239: On the Emmys, New York Fashion Week, Jimmy Kimmel
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It’s another scary week in America, and no, we’re not just referring to LoveShackFancy’s latest fashion show. On today’s episode, we discuss Chelsea’s trip to Miami, the highs and lows of the Emmys, the best and worst dressed attendees, Andrew Cuomo’s runway debut, chicken finger couture, Veronica Leoni’s sophomore collection for Calvin Klein, Rach…
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Send us a text "The Trial", written by Franz Kafka between 1914 and 1915 and published posthumously in 1925, is a seminal work of modernist literature, reflecting Kafka’s preoccupation with absurdity, bureaucracy, and existential dread. Set in an unnamed city, the novel follows Josef K., a bank clerk inexplicably arrested and prosecuted by a myster…
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Did the Emmys Flop Again? (feat. Frankie Focus, Walking While Watching The Long Walk, and The DOA Dance)
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Send us a text Back back back again with another episode of flops from the week <3 Tune in for: How they're trying to keep kids off their damn phones Movie Marketing with treadmills and Janelle Monae Vatican pop concert with Teddy Swims and, of course, another B+ from John Legend + a drone display that made us go "why is that low key slaying?" Lady…
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The latest batch of ships involved with the Global Samud Flotilla has set sail, so I thought it might be a good time to speak with one of the organisers to get a greater understanding of what is involved and what the hopes are for this movement. Fortunately, Karen Moynihan, Irish co-ordinator with the Global Movement to Gaza campaign generously gav…
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The Wings of the Dove - Henry James
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The critic F. R. Leavis said that the four great English novelists were Jane Austen, George Eliot, Joseph Conrad and Henry James. In the final episode of the Book In series featuring these writers, Rupert and Charlie look at The Wings of the Dove, one of the three novels that James wrote towards the end of his life which one critic called "the fina…
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The Summer I Turned Pretty, marriage resentment and The Girlfriend
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We prayed for good TV and The Girlfriend more than delivered! We review Robin Wright and Olivia Cooke’s deliciously crazy psychosexual thriller: team Cherry or team Laura? Plus, why millennial women have fallen head over heels for The Summer I Turned Pretty, a look at whether Thailand is as ‘dark’ as Zara McDermott’s new documentary portrays, and o…
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Tonight, we venture into the shadowed streets and candle-lit parlors of Victorian England through the lens of Charles Dickenss Dombey and Son, where every corner of cobblestone and whisper of silk tells a tale of contrasts. We trace the chilling precision of Paul Dombey Sr., a figure carved by his own cold calculations, set against the tender warmt…
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The Emmys 2025, Caught Stealing, Unknown Number Doc, and More
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Pop in with us this week as we recap this year’s Emmy Awards, and our favorite and least favorite moments (1:11). Plus, we review the Austin Butler-led movie Caught Stealing (37:29), and discuss Shaun White and Nina Dobrev breakup (44:35). We’re also discussing Netflix’s wild new documentary that’s capturing everyone, Unknown Number (50:33), and re…
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175. Emmys, "That's Showbiz, Baby!" and Demi Lovato's New Single and Album Details
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Welcome back to another episode of Poppin' Off (About Pop Culture)! This episode we're getting into all things Emmys, Jade's debut album "That's Showbiz, Baby!" and Demi Lovato's new single "Here All Night" and her new album announcement. It's all going down, so get ready to pop off with us! Follow us on Instagram: Poppin’ Off About Pop Culture (…
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Entertainment Catch-Up: The Emmys, the Westlife Stamps and the Bad Bunny of It All
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It's been a hefty week in the world of showbiz with the Emmys happening along with An Post launching Westlife stamps and somehow causing controversy in the process. James O'Hagan joins me to take us through the stories. To support the podcast and access bonus episodes, join the community on Patreon here. Come to the Catch Up Cabaret (ish) - get you…
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Taylor Swift, British GQ, & Selena Gomez | Jam Session
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Taylor Swift, British GQ, and Selena Gomez | Jam Session The ladies return, now on video, to discuss this week’s pop culture moments, starting with Taylor Swift showing her fiancé support at the Eagles vs. Chiefs game (3:38) and the Blake Lively vs. Justin Baldoni lawsuit (9:51). Next, the ladies talk the new British GQ cover story featuring “14 ve…
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Roald Dahl's "Dip in the Pool": A Macabre Tale
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Literary classics find new breath in our exploration of Roald Dahl's darkly ingenious "Dip in the Pool." Originally published in The New Yorker in 1952, this macabre tale follows an American gambler aboard a transatlantic liner who hatches a desperate scheme to win a betting pool—by deliberately falling overboard to slow the ship's progress. We pee…
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S4 Episode 105 - An Enormous Personal Hate for the Man
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Haven't we all felt hatred for The Man at some point? In Orville Mason's case, the man in question is the murderer of Roberta Alden. Is that Clyde Griffiths? It sure looks like it, and DA Mason is practically seething at the whichever rich wastrel did Ms. Alden in. Support Obscure! Read Michael's substack Follow Michael on Twitter Follow Michael on…
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MOVIE NIGHT: FATAL ATTRACTION & TOTAL RECALL (feat. THNK 1994)
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The bunny is boiling over! Grab your best VR workout outfit get moving. In this is a very special episode, me and the pop culture historians, Matt and Viviana (@thnk1994), recap two cinematic masterpieces. I have selected to discuss Fatal Attraction (1987) so we can finally set the record straight on how Glenn Close's character is in fact NOT a vil…
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Disney is struggling to appeal to Gen Z men, according at a Variety article. Is original IP the answer? This past weekend saw the release of The Golden Spurtle, a documentary about the world porridge-making contest. We discuss this and other delightfully absurd documentaries that have nothing to do with missing girls. And James delivers a Nolan pro…
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