Illiterate
204 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 1 year ago - ★★★★★ - 19 ratingsEvery Friday, we uncover the hidden creative process behind media adaptations. Everything comes from something. Why this now?
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Gretel & Hansel | with director Oz Perkins
January 31, 2020 08:00 - 32 minutes - 29.7 MBAn interview with the director, Oz Perkins of the new film, Gretel and Hansel. Plus, were the Grimm Brothers really so grim? And why are there so many stories about eating children? Special thanks to Osgood Perkins for speaking with us this week! Go check out Gretel & Hansel. Extras: Trailer for Gretel & Hansel (YouTube): http://bit.ly/hg2020trailer How the Nazis used Grimm fairy tales (Telegraph): http://bit.ly/nazifairytales An interview with Osgood Perkins (Daily Beast): http://bit....
Martin Luther King, Jr | how to lead a movement
January 24, 2020 18:28 - 41 minutes - 37.8 MBThe Civil Rights movement in the 60’s, the missing speech paper, FBI threats, and the biggest Star Trek fan. We cover Martin Luther King Jr, and Selma (2015). Bonus links: King in the Wilderness doc (free on YouTube): http://bit.ly/kinginthewild Eyes on the Prize, Selma episode (YouTube): http://bit.ly/pbsdocselma FBI note sent to MLK (Vox): http://bit.ly/mlkfbinote the man with the “I Have A Dream” paper (YouTube): http://bit.ly/georgerav Nichelle Nichols on MLK and Star Trek (YouTu...
Animal Farm | teaching history with pigs
January 17, 2020 06:42 - 32 minutes - 29.8 MBLearn about how the CIA paid for the film version, the links to the Russian Revolution, and how the author (literally) lost his voice. This is a dive into a literary classic, Animal Farm by George Orwell. Links: (WATCH): the full 1954 version on YouTube: http://bit.ly/animalfarm1954 (WATCH): the full 1999 version on YouTube: http://bit.ly/animalfarm1999film (READ) the missing preface about censorship: http://bit.ly/afpreface (WATCH) China’s ban on Animal Farm in 2018: http://bit.ly/a...
Little Women | the history of these heroines
January 10, 2020 08:00 - 32 minutes - 29.5 MBThe story behind the progressive book from 150 years ago, and why it keeps being re-told. Little Women is based on the book by Louisa May Alcott. Links: (WATCH) the trailer for the 2019 film: http://bit.ly/littlewomen2019trail (WATCH) the trailer for the 1994 film: http://bit.ly/littlewomen1994trail (WATCH) the reaction of Joey on Friends: http://bit.ly/friendslittlewomen (WATCH) full episodes from the anime TV series: http://bit.ly/animelittlewomen (WATCH) a comparison of the film ad...
New Year's Special | the past & future of Illiterate
January 03, 2020 08:01 - 20 minutes - 18.5 MBEvan and Taylor recap the best episodes, uncover shocking new developments, and say what’s in store for 2020. Also, YOU can get some FREE illiterate swag. Here’s how: How to get a free sticker: Send us a message to @illiteratepod on instagram Want to help the show? Leave a review! www.ratethispodcast.com/illiterate Contact: reach out on instagram - @illiteratepod
Cats | how to make a musical sensation
December 27, 2019 05:48 - 35 minutes - 32.9 MBMusicals from the 80’s, an almost-animation, the history, the hype, and why on earth there’s a movie now. Cats is based on TS Eliot’s “Old Possum’s Book of Practical Cats”. Extras: (LOOK) at the artwork for the un-made Spielberg animation: http://bit.ly/spielbergcats (WATCH) the trailer for the film Cats: http://bit.ly/catsfilmtrail (WATCH) a clip of “Memory” from the musical: http://bit.ly/memorysongcats (WATCH) a 30 minute doc on the making of the 1998 film: http://bit.ly/catsmusical...
Star Wars | the forgotten book (feat. Splinter of the Mind’s Eye)
December 20, 2019 08:00 - 36 minutes - 33.6 MBA long time ago, in a galaxy far, far away, there was a book. The Star Wars saga is more intertwined in literature than you’ve ever been told. Also, so is The Mandalorian. Featuring Splinter of the Mind’s Eye, by Alan Dean Foster. Extras: (WATCH) the trailer for The Mandalorian http://bit.ly/mandotrailer (WATCH) the full Star Wars Holiday Special (1978): http://bit.ly/swholidayspecial (WATCH) the trailer for George Lucas’ first film, THX1138: http://bit.ly/thx1138trailer (WATCH) the tr...
The Irishman | the Forrest Gump of organized crime
December 13, 2019 12:46 - 38 minutes - 35.2 MBThe mafia, Jimmy Hoffa, and the Irish guy who told it all. The Irishman, directed by Martin Scorsese is based on the (maybe) true book, “I Heard You Paint Houses” by Charles Brandt. Extras: (WATCH) the Mythbusters ep about Hoffa in the stadium: http://bit.ly/mythbusthoffa (WATCH) a tv doc on the Irishman’s interviews with the author: http://bit.ly/tvdocirishman (READ) an article refuting the book’s validity: http://bit.ly/debunkhoffa (READ) about the de-aging effects in the film: http:...
Frozen | how a fairy tale made billions
December 06, 2019 08:01 - 31 minutes - 28.6 MBThe decades-long production of Frozen, the wild life of a Danish man, and how a 150-year-old story made just a few billion dollars. Frozen is based on The Snow Queen, written by Hans Christian Andersen. Watch/read/listen: (WATCH) the original 1957 animated Soviet version: http://bit.ly/snowqueensoviet (WATCH) about Solvang, California http://bit.ly/solvangca (WATCH) the statue of Hans in Central Park, NYC http://bit.ly/hansnyc (WATCH) a trailer for 1952’s Hans Christian Andersen with D...
Thanksgiving Special | what to watch and read this holiday
November 29, 2019 08:00 - 17 minutes - 15.7 MBLearn the history of Black Friday, media to watch/read this season, and the juicy details on the Christmas films we all love. (Yep, they were books.) Check out the links in the show notes for everything! Thanksgiving films (trailers): PLANES, TRAINS, & AUTOMOBILES: http://bit.ly/ptatrailer PRISONERS: http://bit.ly/prisonerstrail In theaters now (trailers): A BEAUTIFUL DAY IN THE NEIGHBORHOOD: http://bit.ly/rogerstrailer FROZEN 2: http://bit.ly/froz2 KNIVES OUT: http://...
Ford v Ferrari | why racing is about people (feat. Go Like Hell)
November 22, 2019 17:08 - 1 hour - 56 MBEverything you need to know about Le Mans, racing, and the underdog team that changed the game. The film Ford v Ferrari, based on the book Go Like Hell by AJ Baime. Watch/read/listen: (WATCH) the trailer for Ford v Ferrari http://bit.ly/fordvferrtrail (WATCH) Jacky Ickx walking to his car http://bit.ly/walkstartlemans (WATCH) the trailer for the 1971 film Le Mans http://bit.ly/stevemcqlemans (WATCH) the trailer for the doc about the 1971 film http://bit.ly/stevemcqdoc ...
Stephen King | an amazing life of horror (feat. Doctor Sleep)
November 15, 2019 08:30 - 35 minutes - 32.2 MBEverything you need to know about the master of horror. Also, the tale behind his latest adaptation, Doctor Sleep, the sequel to The Shining. Watch/read/listen: WATCH: the trailer for Doctor Sleep http://bit.ly/drslptrail WATCH: the trailer for Gerald’s Game http://bit.ly/geraldtrail WATCH: The Shining TV miniseries trailer http://bit.ly/shiningtvtrail WATCH: Oscar the therapy cat http://bit.ly/oscartherapy WATCH: the Misery trailer http://bit.ly/miserytrail WATCH:...
Motherless Brooklyn | detectives, Tourette’s, & 20 year projects
November 08, 2019 08:01 - 34 minutes - 31.3 MBThe film that took two decades (and a million favors) to make, and the book about a detective with Tourette’s. Also, the secret man who ran New York for 50 years. The film Motherless Brooklyn is by Edward Norton, and the book by Jonathan Lethem. Watch/read/listen: (WATCH): the trailer for Motherless Brooklyn http://bit.ly/motherlesstrailer (WATCH): the trailer for the doc Twitch and Shout http://bit.ly/tourettesdoc (WATCH): a doc about the NBA player with Tourettes http://bit...
The Laundromat | the Panama Papers and their “Secrecy World”
November 01, 2019 18:22 - 36 minutes - 33.5 MBExplaining the biggest worldwide monetary scandal everyone promptly forgot about. The Laundromat is out on Netflix, based on the book Secrecy World by Jake Bernstein. Watch/read/listen: (WATCH): the trailer for The Laundromat http://bit.ly/laundrotrail (READ): about the boat sinking insurance scandal: http://bit.ly/boatsink (READ): about the murder of the businessman in China: http://bit.ly/chinamurder (READ): the full interactive database for the Panama Papers: http://...
Jojo Rabbit | finding comedy in Hitler (feat. Caging Skies)
October 25, 2019 07:01 - 35 minutes - 32.2 MBHow the film Jojo Rabbit was birthed from a tragic book, the history of Hitler satire, and what all the dictators are writing about. Jojo Rabbit is out now, starring Taika Waititi, based on the book Caging Skies by Christine Leunens. Watch/read/listen: (WATCH) the trailer for Jojo Rabbit: http://bit.ly/jojotrail (WATCH) the Mercedes commercial the author of Caging Skies modeled in: http://bit.ly/mercedescomm (WATCH) an Interview with Christine Leunens about New Zealand: http://bit.ly/c...
Nancy Drew | how her mysteries inspired millions
October 18, 2019 17:47 - 35 minutes - 32.4 MBLearn about the bizarre changes to Nancy Drew over time, who wrote the stories, and why she’s inspired millions, even if we can’t remember what happened in her books. Watch/read/listen: (VIDEO) Trailer for the new CW series: http://bit.ly/cwtrail (VIDEO) Trailer for the 2019 film: http://bit.ly/2019trail (VIDEO) An episode of the 1970 TV series: http://bit.ly/1970trail (IMAGES): A chronological comparison of cover artwork: http://bit.ly/covercomparisons (IMAGES): The international co...
Joker | how one villain has multiple origins
October 11, 2019 06:32 - 34 minutes - 32 MBLearn about the history of the Joker, and the real world assassinations and scandals that created the Joker character over the years. Now a major film “Joker” with Joaquin Phoenix. Watch/read/listen: (IMAGE) The comparison photo between “The Man Who Laughs” and Joker: http://bit.ly/jokercomparison (VIDEO) The trailer for “Joker”: http://bit.ly/jokertrailer2 (VIDEO) Batman vs. Alien vs. Predator http://bit.ly/batvalienvpred (BOOK) The Joker: A Serious Study http://bit.ly/jokerstudybook ...
Judy Garland | living at the End of the Rainbow
October 04, 2019 06:35 - 39 minutes - 36.2 MBLearn about the tumultuous life of Judy Garland, and the lesser know play End of the Rainbow - which the new film “Judy” is based on. We also reveal connections to The Wizard of Oz, A Star is Born, and a fake ringleader for gay relationships in the military. It gets wild and interwoven in this one. Be sure to check out the links below for all the bonus materials we discuss. SUPPORT US: Get a new YA book to your door every month: Use the code “PSL5” and it’s only 10$! Book of the Month YA...
Ad Astra & Heart of Darkness | journeying into the unknown
September 27, 2019 07:00 - 31 minutes - 29.2 MBLearn about the space epic Ad Astra and the 19th century novella it’s based on, Heart of Darkness by Joseph Conrad. SUPPORT US: CRAZY DEAL - 5$ for your FIRST BOX (’til Sept 30th) click the link and use the code “YALIT”: Book of the Month Club YA Get a copy of Heart of Darkness by Joseph Conrad: Shop your local indie bookstore BONUS LINKS: (VIDEO) The trailer for Ad Astra: http://bit.ly/adastratrail (VIDEO) The trailer for Monos: http://bit.ly/monostrailer (ARTICLE) An interview with...
The Goldfinch | do great books make bad movies?
September 20, 2019 07:00 - 39 minutes - 36.2 MBDon’t let this one pass you by. Learn about the Pulitzer-Prize winning epic that became a box office bust. By Donna Tartt. SUPPORT US: CRAZY DEAL - 5$ for your FIRST BOX (’til Sept 30th) click the link and use the code “YALIT”: Join Book of the Month Club Young Adult Get a copy of The Goldfinch by Donna Tartt: Shop your local indie bookstore BONUS LINKS: (VIDEO) The trailer for The Goldfinch: http://bit.ly/goldftrailer (VIDEO) Donna Tartt interview with Charlie Rose in 2014: http://bi...
It | why clowns are scary
September 13, 2019 07:02 - 37 minutes - 34.2 MBThe horror epic that spawned our preteen nightmares. Learn about the origins of the book, how it got adapted, the history of clowns, and why Stephen King loves writing the spooky stuff. SUPPORT US LINKS: Get a copy of It by Stephen King: Shop your local indie bookstore Get a new YA book to your door every month: Book of the Month Club YA BONUS LINKS: (VIDEO) The trailer for It Chapter 2: http://bit.ly/itchap2trail (VIDEO) An interview with Stephen about Ronald McDonald: http://bit.ly...
Huck Finn & The Peanut Butter Falcon | adapting the american controversy
September 06, 2019 06:27 - 35 minutes - 32.6 MBLearn about the amazing independent film, The Peanut Butter Falcon and how it fits into the controversial classic, Adventures of Huckleberry Finn by Mark Twain. SUPPORT US LINKS: Get a copy of Huckleberry Finn: Shop your local indie bookstore Get a new YA book to your door every month: Book of the Month Club YA BONUS LINKS: (VIDEO) The trailer for The Peanut Butter Falcon: http://bit.ly/peanuttrail (VIDEO) The featurette about the film: http://bit.ly/featurepeanut (ARTICLE) The Toni...
Toni Morrison | how to write with a voice
August 30, 2019 05:02 - 49 minutes - 45.6 MBLearn about the Nobel & Pulitzer Prize winning author, teacher, editor and voice of the black experience. SUPPORT US LINKS: Get a copy of Toni’s books: Shop your local indie bookstore Get a new YA book to your door every month: Book of the Month Club YA BONUS LINKS: (VIDEO) The trailer for documentary “The Pieces I Am”: http://bit.ly/piecesiam (VIDEO) The Opera version of Beloved: http://bit.ly/operatoni (VIDEO) The Oprah version of Beloved: http://bit.ly/belovedtrail (VIDEO) Inter...
Mindhunter | the story of the real serial killer FBI team
August 23, 2019 17:11 - 59 minutes - 54.6 MBLearn about the FBI team who solved crimes by partnering with the biggest baddies of our time. By John E. Douglas and Mark Olshaker, also a hit show on Netflix. SUPPORT US LINKS: Get a copy of Mindhunter: Shop your local indie bookstore Get a new YA book to your door every month: Book of the Month Club YA BONUS LINKS: (VIDEO) The trailer for Mindhunter: http://bit.ly/mind2trailer (VIDEO) Side-by-side comparison of Ed Kemper: http://bit.ly/edkempervid (ARTICLE) The book “Sexual Homic...
Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark | why children need horror
August 16, 2019 07:03 - 39 minutes - 36.1 MBBOO. Learn about the artwork that gave every 90’s kid nightmares, and the history of horror in Children’s literature. Now a feature film in theaters! SUPPORT US LINKS: Get a copy of Scary Stories: Shop your local indie bookstore Get a YA book to your door every month: Book of the Month Club YA Please review Illiterate on Apple Podcasts, or share with a friend on Spotify! BONUS LINKS: (VIDEO) The trailer for the Scary Stories film: http://bit.ly/scarytrailer (VIDEO) Stephen Gammell’s...
Charles Manson, Hollywood, and the CIA | a theory 20 years in the making
August 09, 2019 08:14 - 57 minutes - 53 MBThe theories and web of connections you’ve never heard in the case against Charles Manson. We discuss CHAOS by Tom O’Neill (a masterwork 20 years in the making), and Once Upon a Time in Hollywood, now a major motion picture. SUPPORT US LINKS: Pick up a copy of the book, “CHAOS”: Shop your local indie bookstore Sign up for Book of the Month Club YA Get a YA book every month BONUS LINKS: The Hippie Trip (BOOK): Shop your local indie bookstore The Family (BOOK): Shop your local indie bo...
The Boys | why we're starting to say "f*** superheroes"
August 02, 2019 04:04 - 43 minutes - 39.6 MBWhat if superheroes were just as flawed as our celebrities and politicians? Learn about an amazing comic series, also now a show on Amazon. ANNOUNCEMENTS: Shop your local indie bookstore Book of the Month YA Use code FLEX for 5 bucks off! Toss a review on Apple Podcasts! Put up some stars! BONUS LINKS: The trailer for the Amazon series: http://bit.ly/boystrailer The main character Hughie (who looks like Simon Pegg): http://bit.ly/simonpegglook The Boys Reddit page: https://www.redd...
Hamlet | how one of the most copied works was made
July 19, 2019 07:00 - 1 hour - 61.1 MBTo listen, or not to listen…of course you should! One of the most quoted (and copied) works of all time, but did Willy Shakes copy someone else? Join us as we uncover the many meanings of a murder most foul. Buy a copy of Hamlet: Shop your local indie bookstores Check out the Book of the Month Club Young Adult: Great hand-picked books every month Please review Illiterate on Apple Podcasts, or share with a friend on Spotify! BONUS LINKS: An amazing 5 minute animation on why you should ...
We've Got Special News
July 17, 2019 06:10 - 3 minutes - 4.01 MBAfter a lot of research and emails, we've found two projects who agreed to join forces with us! Check 'em out, and maybe help support the show in the process! Illiterate will always be free, and always on Friday, we just hope you'll find these services as cool and useful as we do. Our indiebound link: Shop your local indie bookstores Our Book of the Month YA link: Join the club
The Greatest Literary Hoax | how JT Leroy fooled millions
July 12, 2019 07:01 - 45 minutes - 42.1 MBWas it a performance piece, or a con-artist job? Learn both sides of the story, with the tale of the mysterious author JT Leroy. Now a film with Laura Dern and Kristen Stewart. Please review Illiterate on Apple Podcasts, or share with a friend on Spotify! EXTRA CONTENT NOTES: The first article casting doubts on JT Leroy: http://bit.ly/1startjt The second article casting doubts on JT Leroy: http://bit.ly/2ndartjt The final article revealing JT Leroy’s identity: http://bit.ly/revealartc ...
1775 | why it's such an important year for america
July 04, 2019 04:05 - 52 minutes - 47.8 MBThe more important year? Learn about what started the revolution, and some little known facts to impress at the weekend picnics. 1775 by Kevin Phillips. Please review Illiterate on Apple Podcasts, or share with a friend on Spotify! EXTRA CONTENT NOTES: There is no “who shot first” Lexington/Han Solo mashup :( Enjoy your July 4th! email us any questions, comments, or curse words - [email protected] follow for silly memes on instagram - @illiteratepod go to the website for more show...
Catch-22 (part 2) | how war is scarily funny
June 28, 2019 07:05 - 38 minutes - 35 MBWar! HUH. What is it good for? Learn about Catch-22 by Joseph Heller, now a Hulu show from George Clooney. NOTE: This is a monster classic, so we made a 2-part episode. This is PART 2. Grab a copy of Catch-22 Shop your local indie bookstore Please tell a friend this week about Illiterate! EXTRA CONTENT NOTES: A trailer for the 1970 film (Youtube): https://tinyurl.com/1970trailcatch22 A trailer for the 2019 Hulu series (Youtube): https://tinyurl.com/hulutrail22 An adaptation of “Clev...
Catch-22 (part 1) | how war is scarily funny
June 28, 2019 07:00 - 51 minutes - 46.8 MBWar! HUH. What is it good for? Learn about Catch-22 by Joseph Heller, now a Hulu show from George Clooney. NOTE: This is a monster classic, so we made a 2-part episode. This is PART 1. Grab a copy of Catch-22 Shop your local indie bookstore Please tell a friend this week about Illiterate! EXTRA CONTENT NOTES: A trailer for the 1970 film (Youtube): https://tinyurl.com/1970trailcatch22 A trailer for the 2019 Hulu series (Youtube): https://tinyurl.com/hulutrail22 An adaptation of “Clev...
This is Where You Belong | how to love where you live
June 21, 2019 07:01 - 1 hour - 62.3 MBGoing off to college? Getting started in a new place? Just want to feel more connected? Learn the best ways to love where you live, with tools, tips, and tested tactics this week. It's Melody Warnick’s “This is Where You Belong”, one of Taylor’s personal favorites. Please tell a friend this week about Illiterate! EXTRA CONTENT NOTES: Another book on the topic: The Geography of Bliss: https://tinyurl.com/geogbliss Print your own signs for “Walk Your City”: https://walkyourcity.org Disco...
Voices From Chernobyl | the human stories of disaster
June 14, 2019 07:08 - 54 minutes - 50 MBHear the human stories of the disaster, from Nobel-Prize winning author Svetlana Alexievich, in Voices From Chernobyl. Now a 5 part HBO miniseries. Please tell a friend this week about Illiterate! EXTRA CONTENT NOTES: Full episode transcript: http://podcastgod.net/illiterate-episodes/voicesfromchernobyl HBO miniseries trailer (YouTube): www.tinyurl.com/cherntrailer HBO podcast about Chernobyl (Spotify): www.tinyurl.com/chernobypod Craig Mazin’s script for “Chernobyl” online: https://jo...
The Handmaid's Tale | what our past says about our future
June 07, 2019 09:00 - 1 hour - 58.2 MBHistory, or the future? We uncover what makes this book so important, the crazy-good ending, and how the tone of words gets translated to film. Learn about The Handmaid’s Tale by Margaret Atwood, now an Emmy-winning Hulu show. Please tell a friend this week about Illiterate! EXTRA CONTENT NOTES: A transcript of an interview with Margaret Atwood: www.tinyurl.com/mgatwinterview Detailed profile article about Atwood’s writing process: www.tinyurl.com/atwoodprocess Article about the famou...
Casino Royale | the literary origins of James Bond
May 31, 2019 09:02 - 51 minutes - 47.2 MBWas the original James Bond a gruff, angry old man?! Learn about the origins of the famous character, The Fleming Effect, and how to play Baccarat. NOTES & LINKS: The audiobook version Taylor listened to, read by Simon Vance: http://bit.ly/audiobook007 The “Birds of the West Indies” book Bond’s name comes from: http://bit.ly/birdbook007 A short tutorial video on how to play Baccarat: http://bit.ly/bacarrat007 The trailer for the weird comedy version (1967) of Casino Royale: http://bit....
Aladdin | the original had two genies, and more
May 24, 2019 07:52 - 45 minutes - 41.6 MBThere were two genies?! Learn about the original street rat, ancient literary history, and how people thought every place they didn’t know was called China. NOTES & LINKS: The full 1885 text version by Burton that Taylor read: http://bit.ly/aladdinttext The 2008 (most recent) translation on Amazon: http://bit.ly/aladdin2008 A short video on the Disney Aladdin’s “Black Friday” situation: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z6C_bRWntfQ A photo of the “Green Fat Genie” Evan mentioned seeing: ...
Digital Minimalism | how to detox from social media
May 17, 2019 13:34 - 59 minutes - 54.5 MBA hot, new bestselling 2019 release! Learn about the ways you can declutter your digital life and go Marie Kondo on your phone. This week, we tackle Digital Minimalism by Cal Newport. SHOW NOTES: Further reading about the pigeon experiment: http://bit.ly/pigeonstudy1 Further reading about instagram in Canada: http://bit.ly/instacanada1 Further reading about the Amish: http://bit.ly/amishhackers Further reading on the NPR article about loneliness: http://bit.ly/lonelyfb Facebook’s inte...
Ted Bundy's Girlfriend | firsthand account of The Phantom Prince
May 10, 2019 07:00 - 1 hour - 61.5 MBStrap into a crazy roller-coaster relationship story, from Elizabeth Kendall, who was in a relationship with Ted Bundy through the 70’s. Learn things you won’t get anywhere else, as this book is a rare one, very hard to find! Now also the Netflix film, “Extremely Wicked, Shockingly Evil and Vile” with Lily Collins and Zac Efron. THE SPECIAL LINKS the trailer for "Extremely Wicked, Shockingly Evil, and Vile" on Netflix https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mdMtnvMJcDA the trailer for "Conversat...
Lord of the Flies | the original Hunger Games
May 03, 2019 04:14 - 55 minutes - 51.2 MBYou've heard about Hunger Games, but do you know where the start of savage children began? There's so much more to it, so get those ears a'listenin to the godfather of the genre, Lord of the Flies. SPECIAL LINKS: the research video Evan watched from an 8th grader, saying "Lord of the Flies is Stupid" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Biy1AmDJXmo&frags=pl%2Cwn the trailer for Battle Royale (film) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N0p1t-dC7Ko&frags=pl%2Cwn the Boys Alone social experiment docu...
Stan Lee and Marvel Comics | the spectacular story
April 25, 2019 06:57 - 1 hour - 57.4 MBYou know him from his appearance in every Marvel film. But do you know how he came to create all those heroes, and why his comics were so revolutionary? Learn about Stan Lee before you go see Avengers: Endgame, and chat about it in line at the theater! THE SPECIAL LINKS the documentary on Batman creator Bill Finger Evan talked about https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YcBDjjY2swE&frags=pl%2Cwn the documentary on the South Park creative process Evan mentioned https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RI...
How to Change Your Mind | everything you should know about psychedelics
April 19, 2019 10:00 - 48 minutes - 44.3 MBThe history and future of psychedelics (and a drunk moose!) The book this week is "How to Change Your Mind: What the New Science of Psychedelics Teaches Us About Consciousness, Dying, Addiction, Depression, and Transcendence" by Michael Pollan. SHOW LINKS: the "mushroom guy's" TED talk on...mushrooms https://tinyurl.com/mushtalk Griffiths (the guy who re-started studies in '99) TED talk https://tinyurl.com/grifftalks the news video of the drunk moose in a tree https://tinyurl.com/drunkmo...
Dr. Seuss | how he became the top children's author
April 12, 2019 08:24 - 50 minutes - 46.4 MBThis week, we tackle the life and legacy of Dr. Seuss. CONTENT CORRECTION: Every time we mention the 500 Fingers of Dr. T, it should be 5,000. He's got way more fingers. SHOW LINKS: a great 2 minute video (in rhyme!) about Dr. Seuss https://tinyurl.com/suessbiovid 5 min "Private Snafu" film (in rhyme!) Dr. Seuss made during WW2 https://tinyurl.com/snafuvid Suess' only live-action film - The 5,000 Fingers of Dr. T trailer https://tinyurl.com/5kfingvid an article (with photos!) about othe...
Better Than Before | how to form habits
April 05, 2019 07:07 - 48 minutes - 44.4 MBThis week, we tackle habits, tactics, and self awareness with “Better Than Before” by Gretchen Rubin. SHOW LINKS: the quiz for your Four Tendencies Type https://quiz.gretchenrubin.com a free app Gretchen made to connect people with similar Types https://www.betterapp.us the "Happier in Hollywood" podcast of Liz Craft http://happierinhollywood.com a Q&A video with Gretchen from Google Talks (1 hr) https://tinyurl.com/grtchntalk follow for silly memes on instagram - @illiteratepod go to...
Becoming by Michelle Obama | the life of a First Lady
March 29, 2019 23:18 - 1 hour - 58.7 MBA life of a former first lady. By Michelle Obama. SHOW LINKS: a trailer for the film "Jackie" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7cdzT05HpS4 her interview with Conan https://www.earwolf.com/episode/michelle-obama/ a trailer for the film "Southside With You" https://tinyurl.com/y48xnuqe Barack's 2004 DNC speech https://tinyurl.com/2004dncbrck Michelle's 2008 DNC speech https://tinyurl.com/2008dncmch Michelle's 2016 DNC speech https://tinyurl.com/2016dncmch The emotional song "Just a Ho...
Watchmen | why superheroes changed
March 22, 2019 06:35 - 36 minutes - 33.3 MBThe OG gritty reboot. By Alan Moore and Dave Gibbons. Our most visual book yet, be sure to look at the links! SHOW NOTES: A great video about it being "unfilmable": https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5oltd-Jsi2I&frags=pl%2Cwn Panel by panel analysis of the symmetrical section: https://tinyurl.com/symmetrywatch The details on the 2019 HBO adaptation: https://tinyurl.com/hbowatchm follow for silly memes on instagram - @illiteratepod go to the website for more shows - podcastgod.net
Black Klansman | how a black man infiltrates the KKK
March 15, 2019 09:00 - 35 minutes - 32.6 MBA black man infiltrates the KKK. True story. By Ron Stallworth. The interview where Ron and Spike Lee talk about David Duke concerned he'll look foolish https://tinyurl.com/y2hdkrk6 Photos of the Klan marches on Washington, 1925 https://tinyurl.com/y32q622w Photo of Ron Stallworth with his KKK membership card https://tinyurl.com/y46b73xa Article on the A.R.E. method of small talk https://tinyurl.com/y6pfno93 follow for silly memes on instagram - @illiteratepod go to the website for m...
Pride and Prejudice | how Jane Austen gets modern love
March 08, 2019 10:00 - 45 minutes - 41.3 MBCanoodling. By Jane Austen. This is a MEGA CLASSIC, so it’s a bit more exhaustive, but well worth knowing. The 5 cool party topics - The book is quite funny. Use the conversational flow that Elizabeth Bennet takes when things get awkward. Lightly call the person out next to you about it, so you both can take a breath and enjoy the moment. Money, what’s it good for? Darcy had the equivalent of 300 million in assets, and he still had to learn to be himself. If people are talking about the...
Bird Box | how to parent blindfolded
March 01, 2019 12:50 - 35 minutes - 48.8 MBDon’t look at anything and you won’t die. By Josh Malerman. The 5 discussions - dancing mania describing the senses handwriting raising children ghost friendships The 5 cool party topics - dancing was a real medical problem in medieval times try and tell a story without mentioning what you saw Bird Box was written in a notebook Sandra Bullock lives this movie in real life (she adopted two kids) put yourself out there tonight, and tell people what you’re all about We’re giving...