Classics You Slept Through
135 episodes - English - Latest episode: 4 days ago - ★★★★★ - 8 ratingsDo you wish you'd actually *read* all of your English assignments in High School? Think you're too old to read and understand the literary classics of yesteryear? Fear not! Join Kyle and Meredith as they help you demystify those classics you slept through.
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Classics You Slept Through: Episode 76 - Three Men in a Boat (To Say Nothing of the Dog) Discussion 1 (Chap. 1 - 4)
August 17, 2021 19:03 - 1 hour - 56 MBClassics You Slept Through: Episode 76 - Three Men in a Boat (To Say Nothing of the Dog) Discussion 1 (Chap. 1 - 4) Well, here we are, at the start of our grand vacation down the Thames, just three friends and their dog. Yes, three. Not four. And one of them is a dog. Now that we have that cleared up, let's discuss the first four chapters of Three Men in a Boat, by Jerome K. Jerome. We'll talk about the timeless relatability of this novel thus far, and the meandering anecdotes relayed by...
Classics You Slept Through: Episode 75 - Three Men in a Boat (To Say Nothing of the Dog) (Chapters 1 - 4)
August 05, 2021 02:58 - 1 hour - 62.8 MBClassics You Slept Through: Episode 75 - Three Men in a Boat (To Say Nothing of the Dog) (Chapters 1 - 4) New book this week! We're starting Three Men in a Boat (To Say Nothing of the Dog), a humorous novel from the late 1800s by Jerome K. Jerome. It's a book that details a river journey down the Thames River in England. Neither Mere nor I are familiar with the author or the book, so this is uncharted territory for us all! Let us know what you think of this one! YouTube Twitter ...
Classics You Slept Through: Episode 74 - Wrapping Up the Alice Books
July 22, 2021 02:49 - 1 hour - 56.6 MBClassics You Slept Through: Episode 74 - Wrapping Up the Alice Books Today we're taking a look at both Alice's Adventures in Wonderland, as well as Through the Looking Glass and giving our final thoughts on those books (as well as the Disney Alice in Wonderland, if I'm being honest). We welcome your thoughts on the two books - please send us an email or contact us on any of the below social media accounts. Next up - a book neither of us have read, nor have ever read the author! Three M...
Classics You Slept Through: Episode 73 - Through the Looking Glass Discussion 2 (Chap. 6 - 12)
July 13, 2021 11:36 - 49 minutes - 45.6 MBClassics You Slept Through: Episode 73 - Through the Looking Glass Discussion 2 (Chap. 6 - 12) We've reached the eighth square, and as promised, we're all queens and there is feasting! Alice has endured a lot in this book - surly eggs, long songs, and many, many poems about fish. How has she coped with all the vexing Looking Glass residents? We'll discuss it, then wrap both books next week. Special event notes! We're doing a Disney Alice in Wonderland watch party on Thursday, July ...
Classics You Slept Through: Episode 72 - Through the Looking Glass (Chapters 6 - 12)
July 09, 2021 15:49 - 1 hour - 86.1 MBClassics You Slept Through: Episode 72 - Through the Looking Glass (Chapters 6 - 12) Mere's been feeling a bit under the weather this week, so you'll have to bear with me as I take on reading duties solo. Fair warning, I also attempt to sing in this episode. I am not a singer. Join us Tuesday as we discuss the second half of Through the Looking Glass. This episode's cover image is by original Alice illustrator John Tenniel. YouTube Twitter Facebook Instagram Twitch Email...
Classics You Slept Through: Episode 71 - Through the Looking Glass Discussion 1 (Chap. 1 - 5)
July 06, 2021 09:00 - 1 hour - 57.2 MBClassics You Slept Through: Episode 71 - Through the Looking Glass Discussion 1 (Chap. 1 - 5) We're back discussing Through the Looking Glass this week, and debuting a new feature! If you haven't checked out our video discussions on YouTube, you may want to this week, as we go through some of the beautiful original illustrations by John Tenniel. Also, a minor correction: I referred to the 1985 Alice In Wonderland game as being from Broderbund, when it was published by Windham Classics. ...
Classics You Slept Through: Episode 70 - Through the Looking Glass (Chapters 1 - 5)
June 08, 2021 09:00 - 1 hour - 82.6 MBClassics You Slept Through: Episode 70 - Through the Looking Glass (Chapters 1 - 5) Now that Alice has returned from Wonderland, we're going to tackle the sequel (of sorts), Through the Looking Glass. Arrange your chess pieces, and prepare to travel across the board as Alice attempts to reach the eighth square and promotion to Queen! This episode's cover image is by original Alice illustrator John Tenniel. Programming note: this will be our only episode this week. Our discussion of thi...
Classics You Slept Through: Episode 69 - Alice's Adventures in Wonderland Discussion 2 (Chap. 7 - 12)
June 01, 2021 09:00 - 1 hour - 57.7 MBClassics You Slept Through: Episode 69 - Alice's Adventures in Wonderland Discussion 2 (Chap. 7 - 12) Today we have a very nice episode for you - our first actual book discussion in nearly two months! We've finished off Alice's Adventures in Wonderland, and we'll talk about it, mostly as it mirrors or differs from the 1951 Disney classic. The biggest omission of the movie appears here, as the Mock Turtle and the Gryphon, who are given two full chapters, do not appear in the movie. Whi...
Classics You Slept Through: Episode 68 - Alice's Adventures in Wonderland (Chapters 7 - 12)
May 29, 2021 03:50 - 1 hour - 77.3 MBClassics You Slept Through: Episode 68 - Alice's Adventures in Wonderland (Chapters 7 - 12) WE ARE BACK!! Our long collective nightmare is finally over. Classics You Slept Through is back in your podcast feed! Kyle's fought through some audio technical difficulties, as well as an increased work schedule, and we finally have the pod back on track. Today we're finishing Alice's Adventures in Wonderland, by Lewis Carroll. As you'd expect, it's full of iconic scenes such as the Mad Hatt...
Classics You Slept Through: Anniversary Bonus (2BØR2B)
April 25, 2021 01:44 - 31 minutes - 29.1 MBClassics You Slept Through: Bonus Episode 5 - 2BØR2B It's Classics You Slept Through's one year anniversary! (Yeah, we can't believe it, either...) To celebrate, we're doing a live read of the Kurt Vonnegut short story, 2BØR2B. It's a harrowing look at pristine and controlled future, where the tranquility and prosperity comes at a terrible price. Thank you, sincerely, to all of our listeners for this past year. Mere and I have enjoyed reading to you and with you, discovering some gems, a...
Classics You Slept Through: Anniversary Bonus (2BØ2B)
April 25, 2021 01:44 - 31 minutes - 29.1 MBClassics You Slept Through: Bonus Episode 5 - 2BØ2B It's Classics You Slept Through's one year anniversary! (Yeah, we can't believe it, either...) To celebrate, we're doing a live read of the Kurt Vonnegut short story, 2BØ2B. It's a harrowing look at pristine and controlled future, where the tranquility and prosperity comes at a terrible price. Thank you, sincerely, to all of our listeners for this past year. Mere and I have enjoyed reading to you and with you, discovering some gems, and...
Classics You Slept Through: Anniversary Bonus (2BRØ2B)
April 25, 2021 01:44 - 31 minutes - 29.1 MBClassics You Slept Through: Bonus Episode 5 - 2BRØ2B It's Classics You Slept Through's one year anniversary! (Yeah, we can't believe it, either...) To celebrate, we're doing a live read of the Kurt Vonnegut short story, 2BRØ2B. It's a harrowing look at pristine and controlled future, where the tranquility and prosperity comes at a terrible price. Thank you, sincerely, to all of our listeners for this past year. Mere and I have enjoyed reading to you and with you, discovering some gems, a...
Classics You Slept Through: Episode 67 - Alice's Adventures in Wonderland Discussion 1 (Chap. 1 - 6)
April 13, 2021 19:00 - 1 hour - 63.6 MBClassics You Slept Through: Episode 67 - Alice's Adventures in Wonderland Discussion 1 (Chap. 1 - 6) We're breaking down the first six chapters of Lewis Carroll's immortal Alice's Adventures in Wonderland, and all of it's iconic scenes. The rabbit hole! Eat Me! Drink Me! The Caterpillar! The Cheshire Cat! They're all in this episode, ready to be talked about! YouTube Twitter Facebook Instagram Twitch Email: [email protected]
Classics You Slept Through: Episode 66 - Alice's Adventures in Wonderland (Chapters 1 - 6)
March 28, 2021 16:47 - 1 hour - 70.1 MBClassics You Slept Through: Episode 66 - Alice's Adventures in Wonderland (Chapters 1 - 6) Come down the rabbit hole with us as we begin Lewis Carroll's iconic classic, Alice's Adventures in Wonderland! If you only know the story through Disney's classic animated movie, come enjoy the witty wordplay and newly created portmanteaus (itself a portmanteau!) created by Carroll as he takes us into Wonderland! This episode's cover image is by original Alice illustrator John Tenniel. YouTube ...
Classics You Slept Through: Episode 65 - The Picture of Dorian Gray Wrap-Up
March 23, 2021 09:00 - 1 hour - 61.4 MBClassics You Slept Through: Episode 65 - The Picture of Dorian Gray Wrap-Up Today we're summing up our thoughts on Oscar Wilde's The Picture of Dorian Gray. This was a bit of a tougher one to wrap up quickly. There's a story there, but it's pretty simple and almost secondary to the deeper things that Wilde wants to convey. We probably didn't hit all the points by half, so share what you saw and how you took this strange tale of Dorian and his sin absorbing picture. The article from Ti...
Classics You Slept Through: Episode 64 - The Picture of Dorian Gray Discussion 5 (Chap. 15 - 20)
March 18, 2021 16:47 - 1 hour - 71.1 MBClassics You Slept Through: Episode 64 - The Picture of Dorian Gray Discussion 5 (Chap. 15 - 20) Today we go over the final chapters of The Picture of Dorian Gray, by Oscar Wilde. We introduce some female characters to contrast our now diminished boys club, as well as discuss the notions of forgiveness and sin. Does Dorian seek forgiveness? Can he forgive himself and turn his life around? Is it even possible? If you're interested in reading The Oatmeal's ruminations on the meaning of hap...
Classics You Slept Through: Episode 63 - The Picture of Dorian Gray (Chapters 15 - 20)
March 15, 2021 02:52 - 1 hour - 94 MBClassics You Slept Through: Episode 63 - The Picture of Dorian Gray (Chapters 15 - 20) We've reached the end of the book, and the threads are coming together. Dorian has committed his most heinous crime yet, and looped his old friend Alan into it as well. Will he get found out? Is there time for him to turn his life around and find love again? And what of James Vane's vow to kill the one responsible for poor Sibyl's death? Find out in this episode! Cover art for this episode is from ...
Classics You Slept Through: Episode 62 - The Picture of Dorian Gray Discussion 4 (Chap. 11 - 14)
March 09, 2021 15:26 - 1 hour - 69.9 MBClassics You Slept Through: Episode 62 - The Picture of Dorian Gray Discussion 4 (Chap. 11 - 14) We're discussing the penultimate section of The Picture of Dorian Gray, and after getting through some long descriptions of Dorian's new interests, we reach hot blooded murder! If you're interested in the Dorian Gray portrait that Mere found at The Art Institute of Chicago, take a look! For next episode, we're finishing the book! YouTube Twitter Facebook Instagram Twitch Email: ...
Classics You Slept Through: Episode 61 - The Picture of Dorian Gray (Chapters 11 - 14)
March 04, 2021 20:45 - 1 hour - 96.4 MBClassics You Slept Through: Episode 61 - The Picture of Dorian Gray (Chapters 11 - 14) Time jump! It's come to this. Dorian grows older, yet doesn't age. Rumors and stories swirl, people associated with Dorian wind up ruined, yet he endures. Surely, someone must talk to him about it. Perhaps his old friend, Basil, will be able to get through to him? YouTube Twitter Facebook Instagram Twitch Email: [email protected]
Classics You Slept Through: Episode 60 - The Picture of Dorian Gray Discussion 3 (Chap. 8 - 10)
March 02, 2021 19:24 - 57 minutes - 52.2 MBClassics You Slept Through: Episode 60 - The Picture of Dorian Gray Discussion 3 (Chap. 8 - 10) *** Content Warning: This episode contains discussion of suicide. If you are feeling suicidal, thinking about hurting yourself, or are concerned that someone you know may be in danger of hurting himself or herself, call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-TALK (1-800-273-8255). It is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week and is staffed by certified crisis response professi...
Classics You Slept Through: Episode 59 - The Picture of Dorian Gray (Chapters 8 - 10)
February 24, 2021 10:00 - 1 hour - 71.8 MBClassics You Slept Through: Episode 59 - The Picture of Dorian Gray (Chapters 8 - 10) *** Content Warning: This episode contains some rather callous and unhealthy discussion of suicide. If you are feeling suicidal, thinking about hurting yourself, or are concerned that someone you know may be in danger of hurting himself or herself, call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-TALK (1-800-273-8255). It is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week and is staffed by certified ...
Classics You Slept Through: Episode 58 - The Picture of Dorian Gray Discussion 2 (Chap. 4 - 7)
February 23, 2021 10:00 - 57 minutes - 53 MBClassics You Slept Through: Episode 58 - The Picture of Dorian Gray Discussion 2 (Chap. 4 - 7) We continue our discussions on art and it's nature, but now there's some "action" and drama introduced! Do we hear wedding bells for Dorian? And how will it affect his relationships with his two friends? Plus: the picture reappears! For next time: read up through chapter 10. YouTube Twitter Facebook Instagram Twitch Email: [email protected]
Classics You Slept Through: Episode 57 - The Picture of Dorian Gray (Chapters 4 -7)
February 16, 2021 16:18 - 1 hour - 97.4 MBClassics You Slept Through: Episode 57 - The Picture of Dorian Gray (Chapters 4 - 7) In addition to our regularly scheduled ruminations on life, beauty, and morality, this episode we introduce some plot advancement! Dorian's been affected by Harry, and now with his zest for life and beauty, he's got an announcement! Do I hear wedding bells?? This episode's cover image is from Wilde's handwritten manuscript for Chapter Four. YouTube Twitter Facebook Instagram Twitch Email: CYST...
Classics You Slept Through: Episode 56 - The Picture of Dorian Gray Discussion 1 (Chap. 1 - 3)
February 09, 2021 10:00 - 57 minutes - 52.6 MBClassics You Slept Through: Episode 56 - The Picture of Dorian Gray Discussion 1 (Chap. 1 - 3) Are you ready to ruminate on the nature of youth and beauty? We're going deep with this book, as Oscar Wilde calls us to consider some vexing concepts, and presents us with many contradictions to work through. Are we going to be able to make sense of any of it? Probably not, but we'll try! YouTube Twitter Facebook Instagram Twitch Email: [email protected]
Classics You Slept Through: Episode 55 - The Picture of Dorian Gray (Chapters 1 -3)
February 05, 2021 01:07 - 1 hour - 86.9 MBClassics You Slept Through: Episode 55 - The Picture of Dorian Gray (Chapters 1 -3) Today we're beginning The Picture of Dorian Gray, by Oscar Wilde. The only novel written by the poet and playwright, it was highly controversial and caused a great deal of outrage, despite the publisher censoring the most offensive portions. We're reading the revised 1891 book version, which includes a preface in defense of art, which responds to some of the criticism the book previously received. This ...
Classics You Slept Through: Episode 54 - A Princess of Mars Wrap-up
February 02, 2021 10:00 - 49 minutes - 114 MBClassics You Slept Through: Episode 54 - A Princess of Mars Wrap-up We've finished our time upon Barsoom, but have we really learned anything? We'll break down our thoughts on the book and reveal our next title. If you're interested in the idea of the how we use our individual tools to process race in America (especially with regard to Christianity), the book I mentioned is Divided by Faith, by Christian Smith and Michael Emerson. Also, I'm very chagrined that the 'commencement speech'...
Classics You Slept Through: Episode 53 - A Princess of Mars Discussion 5 (Chap. 24 - 28)
January 25, 2021 06:09 - 45 minutes - 104 MBClassics You Slept Through: Episode 53 - A Princess of Mars Discussion 4 (Chap. 24 - 28) We've reached the end of A Princess of Mars, and boy, do things take a turn quickly! We yadda yadda our way through fights, diplomacy, and NINE WHOLE YEARS, all to end up right back where we began. Shall we explore and discuss all of this together? Don't forget to subscribe to the new YouTube channel, where these discussion episodes will be up in video form as well! (Reading pods are audio only, bu...
Classics You Slept Through: Episode 52 - A Princess of Mars (Chapters 24 - 28)
January 24, 2021 01:06 - 50 minutes - 42.8 MBClassics You Slept Through: Episode 52 - A Princess of Mars Discussion 4 (Chapters 24 - 28) It's the final section of the book and we're bringing together the final threads of the story. Does John end up with Dejah Thoris? Will Tars Tarkas ever find out about his relation to Sola? How does John get home to write this memoir for us? Hang on, listen, and we'll read it all to you. This episode's cover art is by artist Gregory Manchess (www.manchess.com). Twitter Facebook Instagram ...
Classics You Slept Through: Episode 51 - A Princess of Mars Discussion 4 (Chap. 19 - 23)
January 19, 2021 10:00 - 1 hour - 54 MBClassics You Slept Through: Episode 51 - A Princess of Mars Discussion 4 (Chap. 19 - 23) It's the penultimate section of A Princess of Mars by Edgar Rice Burroughs. We've got Martian tournament brackets, Infrastructure Week™, military administrative procedures, and a whole lot of casual genocide! As we roll into the new year, we've got an expanded social media profile. Did you know that we're now on both Twitch and YouTube? If listening isn't enough, you can now also watch us discuss! ...
Classics You Slept Through: Episode 50 - A Princess of Mars (Chapters 19 - 23)
January 14, 2021 10:00 - 1 hour - 64.8 MBClassics You Slept Through: Episode 50 - A Princess of Mars (Chapters 19 -23) This week, we have some action in the pit of Warhoon, John makes a friend, and we learn a bit more about life on Barsoom for the red martians! Sit back, throw on some headhpones, and transport yourself back to the red planet! This episode's cover image, by Frank E. Schoonover, is captioned "The old man sat and talked with me for hours." in the original 1917 edition of the book. Twitter Facebook Instagram...
Classics You Slept Through: Episode 49 - A Princess of Mars Discussion 3 (Chap. 14 - 18)
January 13, 2021 17:11 - 1 hour - 56.2 MBClassics You Slept Through: Episode 49 - A Princess of Mars Discussion 3 (Chap. 14 -18) We're back at it this year, none the worse for wear, despite the craziness around us. You know what else is crazy, though? Mars! Join us in returning to the red planet, as we break down the latest intrigue and reveals from Sola, if Dejah Thoris is really in love with John, and the troubling predicament he gets himself into. Twitter Facebook Instagram Twitch Email: [email protected]
Classics You Slept Through: Episode 48 - A Princess of Mars (Chapters 14 - 18)
January 04, 2021 02:09 - 1 hour - 69.9 MBClassics You Slept Through: Episode 48 - A Princess of Mars (Chapters 14 - 18) We're back! New year, same Classic literature action. This week, we pick back up with John Carter and his adventures upon Barsoom. This episode's cover image, by Frank E. Schoonover, is captioned "She drew upon the floor the first map of Barsoomian territory I'd ever seen." in the original 1917 edition of the book. Twitter Facebook Instagram Email: [email protected]
Classics You Slept Through: Episode 47 - A Princess of Mars Discussion 2 (Chap. 8 - 13)
December 15, 2020 20:15 - 44 minutes - 38.8 MBClassics You Slept Through: Episode 47 - A Princess of Mars Discussion 2 (Chap. 8 -13) In this episode, we go over the latest happenings on Mars. There's an attack (action!) and a beautiful captive is taken (intrigue!) who catches John Carter's eye (romance!). We also get a bit more of Martian history and Tharkian culture. This section has something for everyone! If you're curious about Bill Murray's rendition of the Star Wars theme that I mentioned on pod, check it out! Twitter F...
Classics You Slept Through: Episode 46 - A Princess of Mars (Chapters 8 - 13)
December 09, 2020 17:24 - 1 hour - 62.2 MBClassics You Slept Through: Episode 46 - A Princess of Mars (Chapters 8 -13) Our adventure on Barsoom continues in this section. It's full of Thark culture, with hints of the greater Martian history and mythology. Will John Carter and Dejah Thoris escape the green men of Mars? Listen along as we find out! This episode's cover image, by Frank E. Schoonover, is captioned "I sought out Dejah Thoris in the throng of departing chariots." in the original 1917 edition of the book. Twitter Fa...
Classics You Slept Through: Episode 45 - A Princess of Mars Discussion 1 (Chap. 1 - 7)
December 08, 2020 08:49 - 1 hour - 52.4 MBClassics You Slept Through: Episode 45 - A Princess of Mars Discussion 1 (Chap. 1 - 7) Today we're breaking down the first seven chapters of Edgar Rice Burroughs' classic pulp space adventure, A Princess of Mars, the first of the Barsoom novels, and the first appearance of John Carter. This will be a new experience for Mere, but maybe we can open her mid to some sci-fi along the way. Twitter Facebook Instagram Email: [email protected]
Classics You Slept Through: Episode 44 - A Princess of Mars (Chapters 1 - 7)
December 02, 2020 20:25 - 1 hour - 70.9 MBClassics You Slept Through: Episode 44 - A Princess of Mars (Chapters 1 -7) Today we're kicking off our seventh (!) book, A Princess of Mars, by Edgar Rice Burroughs. Originally serialized in 1912, it was published as a novel in 1917 and follows the adventures of John Carter as he mysteriously finds himself on Mars. It's pulp, it's fluff, it's adventure... but is it still fun in the modern age? Listen along as we find out! If you're inclined to read along, the book is available on Proj...
Classics You Slept Through: Index
December 02, 2020 03:08 - 1 minute - 4.3 MBBefore we begin our seventh (!) book, A Princess of Mars, we thought it might be useful to give a brief indexing of the titles we've read and where you can quickly find them. Episode 2: Call of the Wild by Jack London Episode 7: The Metamorphosis by Franz Kafka Episode 12: The Island of Doctor Moreau by H.G. Wells Episode 17: Northanger Abbey by Jane Austen Episode 28: The Awakening by Kate Chopin Episode 35: Dracula by Bram Stoker Thanks for listening this far, and looking fo...
Classics You Slept Through: Episode 43 - Dracula wrap-up
December 01, 2020 10:00 - 44 minutes - 39.9 MBClassics You Slept Through: Episode 43 - Dracula Wrap-up It's time to put the dear Count and friends to bed once and for all. We'll run through our final thoughts on this horror classic, as well as reveal our next book! Twitter Facebook Instagram Email: [email protected]
Classics You Slept Through: Episode 42 - Dracula Discussion 4 (Chap. 21 - 27)
November 25, 2020 10:00 - 43 minutes - 36.3 MBClassics You Slept Through: Episode 42 - Dracula Discussion 4 (Chap. 21 - 27) Whew! We made it! The gang has found Dracula and dealt the Count the final blow, giving him the final death. We'll go through it all, and then be back with you next week to wrap up our thoughts on this horror classic - and bring you a new book! Twitter Facebook Instagram Email: [email protected]
Classics You Slept Through: Episode 41 - Dracula (Chapters 21 - 27)
November 17, 2020 10:00 - 4 hours - 195 MBClassics You Slept Through: Episode 41 - Dracula (Chap. 21 - 27) It's been a long road to get to this point, but here we are! The final chapters of Bram Stoker's Dracula! Listen along as our intrepid heroes travel to Castle Dracula to deal with the Count, once and for all! We'll be back in your feed next Tuesday to discuss this last section. Twitter Facebook Instagram Email: [email protected]
Classics You Slept Through: Episode 40 - Dracula Discussion 3 (Chap. 15 - 20)
November 04, 2020 19:32 - 54 minutes - 46 MBClassics You Slept Through: Episode 40 - Dracula Discussion 3 (Chap. 15 - 20) Somehow, with everything going on in the world, we've found time to make multiple visits to a graveyard, kill Lucy, and prepare to kill the Count himself! Listen as we determine what a weirdo Stoker must have been, and name the creepiest character in the book. Hint: it's not the Count! Next Episode: we finish the book! (Finally...) Twitter Facebook Instagram Email: [email protected]
Classics You Slept Through: Episode 39 - Dracula (Chapters 15 - 20)
October 25, 2020 01:55 - 3 hours - 151 MBClassics You Slept Through: Episode 39 - Dracula (Chapters 15 - 20) After much delay (and getting our parents settled into their new house!) the penultimate section of Dracula is here! Before Lucy can cause further mischief among the children of London, Van Helsing and the boys are going to have to deal with her - and eventually, the Count himself! Hang on, Halloween's coming, and we're nearing the end of this one! Twitter Facebook Instagram Email: [email protected]
Classics You Slept Through: Episode 38 - Dracula Discussion 2 (Chap. 8 - 14)
October 20, 2020 09:00 - 1 hour - 60.6 MBClassics You Slept Through: Episode 38 - Dracula Discussion 2 (Chap. 8 - 14) Pretty straightforward plot advancement this episode, as the ladies take center (?) stage. Well, they're discussed by the guys a lot, anyway! We'll go though Lucy's slow conversion, Mina's marital bliss (or obliviousness?), Renfield's motivations, plus a mailbag reevaluation of the conclusion of The Awakening. Note: this week's reading will be delayed a day or two, due to computer repair issues on my end. Sor...
Classics You Slept Through: Episode 37 - Dracula (Chapters 8 -14)
October 14, 2020 09:00 - 3 hours - 187 MBClassics You Slept Through: Episode 37 - Dracula (Chapters 8 - 14) This section has sorrow, sadness, foreshadowing, and lots and lots of "I'll tell you later" moments to build the tension! Lots of focus on the ladies this time around, as Mina and Lucy take center stage (if not always the narrator's role) Listen in, read along, send us your thoughts, and we'll talk about everything next week! Twitter Facebook Instagram Email: [email protected]
Classics You Slept Through: Episode 36 - Dracula Discussion 1 (Chap. 1 - 7)
October 13, 2020 09:00 - 1 hour - 55.8 MBClassics You Slept Through: Episode 36 - Dracula Discussion 1 (Chapters 1 - 7) Tried a bit of a different discussion format for this episode. As this book is an epistolary novel (told through letters and diary entries), the narrative has to be pieced together a bit. There are gaps in time that you as a reader need to fill in, and the narration voice shifts frequently. This first section is the most egregious in the book, with things told out of order, so for our discussion, we've attempt...
Classics You Slept Through: Episode 35 - Dracula (Chapters 1 - 7)
October 07, 2020 11:21 - 3 hours - 167 MBClassics You Slept Through: Episode 35 - Dracula (Chapters 1 - 7) As we roll into a spooky October, we have a frightening treat for you! We're going back to the original vampire tale, Bram Stoker's Dracula. This one takes a little thought, as it's not a straightforward narrative. It's told through journal entries, with multiple narrators throughout. It'll be a fun ride - poorly executed Dracula accents aside. Join us for some scary times, won't you? Twitter Facebook Instagram E...
Classics You Slept Through: Episode 34 - The Awakening Wrap-up
October 06, 2020 09:00 - 52 minutes - 39.2 MBClassics You Slept Through: Episode 34 - The Awakening Wrap-up discussion This episode we wrap up of final thoughts on Kate Chopin's The Awakening. Be sure to listen to the end for our spoooooooky Halloween book reveal, and read through chapter 7 for next week! Chapters out tomorrow! Twitter Facebook Instagram Email: [email protected]
Classics you Slept Through: Episode 33 - The Awakening Discussion 3 (Chap. 19 - 39)
September 29, 2020 15:08 - 1 hour - 84.6 MBClassics You Slept Through: Episode 33 - The Awakening Discussion 3 (Chapters 19 - 39) We've reached the end of the book. The heartbreaking and gut wrenching end of the book. Lots and lots to go over, from Edna's emancipation, her time with Arobin, Robert's return, and the final conclusion. Even with all the discussion, there's still more to talk about and to unpack with this one! Just one episode this week. Next week we'll do a final wrap on The Awakening, and begin our next book......
Classics You Slept Through: Episode 32 - The Awakening (Chapters 19 - 39)
September 24, 2020 17:54 - 2 hours - 141 MBClassics You Slept Through: Episode 32 - The Awakening (Chapters 19 - 39) Oh boy... this is a long one! I'm up and recording again, so we're just going to power through to the end in this episode. Lots and lots happening in this week, so give it a listen, and we'll be back with you Tuesday, to discuss this huge section. Something tells me we'll be talking about it for a while. Twitter (The) Facebook Instagram Email: [email protected]
Classics You Slept Through: Episode 31 - The Awakening Discussion 2 (Chap. 13 - 18)
September 23, 2020 22:05 - 1 hour - 64.8 MBClassics You Slept Through: Episode 31 - The Awakening Discussion 2 (Chap. 13 - 18) Shorter read last week... but our discussion wasn't any briefer! Man, there's a lot to talk about in this meaty little book. We're finishing our transformative summer in Grande Isle, and Edna has a lot on her mind returning to New Orleans. We'll break it all down, and discover why Jay-Z has haunted Kyle for nearly two decades! For next episode, we're finishing the book! Don't forget to leave us a revi...