Literal Literature
40 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 2 years ago -Join Comedy Performers Sam Sheldon and Howard Grater as they challenge one another to write a completely new story based on the title of a famous piece of literature. Merch Store: https://literal-literature.teemill.com
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Trainspotting
April 06, 2022 05:00 - 37 minutes - 25.6 MBSurprise! We're back. Just for one more episode this series though. Was the wait worth it? Almost certainly not. This week finally see's Irvine Welsh's seminal phenomenon hung drawn and quartered by Howard as the lads cope with an attempt at topical humour, characters that are essentially impossible to pull off, and some pretty intense WiFi issues. Hosts: Howard Grater and Sam Sheldon 'Trainspotting' Written By Howard Grater Merch Store: https://literal-literature.teemill.com Twitter: http...
A Study In Scarlet
November 17, 2021 15:00 - 46 minutes - 32 MBMYSTERY! INTRIGUE! PODCAST! This week Sam tackles the Arthur Conan Doyle classic 'A Study In Scarlet'. Will the mystery be solved? Will Sam and Howard be able to complete a read through without any mistakes? Will the podcast be released on time? All this and more will be answered in this latest episode! Hosts: Sam Sheldon and Howard Grater 'A Study In Scarlet' Written By Sam Sheldon Merch Store: https://literal-literature.teemill.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/LiteralLitPod Instagram: @...
One Hundred Years of Solitude
November 03, 2021 05:00 - 51 minutes - 35.3 MBThis week the lads tackle Gabriel Garcia Marquez' debut novel. Or is it? Either way, this is the hand that's been dealt. Plus, a brand new sponsor and the inaugural outing of the greatest game ever played. 'What's Howard Dropping on his Desk'? Hosts: Howard Grater and Sam Sheldon 'One Hundred Years of Solitude' Written By Howard Grater Merch Store: https://literal-literature.teemill.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/LiteralLitPod Instagram: @LiteralLiteraturePod Email: literalliterature.pod...
A Sleep Walker's Guide To Dancing
October 20, 2021 05:00 - 42 minutes - 29.2 MBThis week things get a little bit weird as Sam and Howard take on their first evening recording session. Sam has brought his version of Mira Jacob's debut novel 'A Sleepwalker's Guide To Dancing' to the reading table, and the guys reminisce about the good old days in what is one of the oddest episodes so far! Merch Store: https://literal-literature.teemill.com Hosts: Sam Sheldon and Howard Grater 'A Sleep Walker's Guide To Dancing Written By Sam Sheldon Twitter: https://twitter.com/Litera...
3. The Time Traveller's Wife
October 06, 2021 05:00 - 43 minutes - 29.9 MBThis week Howard takes the helm with a much needed steady hand as he tackles Audrey Niffenegger's debut novel in the only way he knows how. By rehashing some of his previous work. Todays offering includes sci-fi quizzes, jingles, and even a brand new sponsor. Exciting! Hosts: Howard grater and Sam Sheldon 'The Time Traveller's Wife' Written by: Howard grater Twitter: https://twitter.com/LiteralLitPod Instagram: @LiteralLiteraturePod Email: [email protected] Music and Sou...
The Time Traveller's Wife
October 06, 2021 05:00 - 43 minutes - 29.9 MBThis week Howard takes the helm with a much needed steady hand as he tackles Audrey Niffenegger's debut novel in the only way he knows how. By rehashing some of his previous work. Todays offering includes sci-fi quizzes, jingles, and even a brand new sponsor. Exciting! Hosts: Howard grater and Sam Sheldon 'The Time Traveller's Wife' Written by: Howard grater Merch Store: https://literal-literature.teemill.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/LiteralLitPod Instagram: @LiteralLiteraturePod Emai...
The Wasp Factory
September 22, 2021 05:00 - 36 minutes - 25.3 MBWe're back! For real this time! It's Episode 1 of Season 2 and Sam & Howard are back sending only the best of Literature based comedy into your lugs! This week Sam is tackling 'The Wasp Factory' a book that both he and Howard know nothing about. Hosts: Sam Sheldon and Howard Grater Guest Starring: Harriett Neville 'The Wasp Factory' Written By Sam Sheldon Merch Store: https://literal-literature.teemill.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/LiteralLitPod Instagram: @LiteralLiteraturePod Emai...
We're Still Here!: A Season 2 Preview
July 21, 2021 09:00 - 30 minutes - 20.8 MBIt's back! Well sort of! Sam and Howard drop in to say hi and to update everyone with the goings on in their lives and what is next to come for the Literal Literature Podcast. Howard gives us his hopes and dreams for the England football team (Little did he know what was to come) and Sam shares his new obsession. New Episodes of the Literal Literature Podcast coming soon! Hosts: Howard Grater and Sam Sheldon Twitter: https://twitter.com/LiteralLitPod Instagram: @LiteralLiteraturePod Email:...
Season Finale: A Christmas Carol
January 06, 2021 05:00 - 1 hour - 55.7 MBWhat if 'A Christmas Carol' wasn't a classic Christmas Novel by Charles Dickens but the result of Sam and Howard combining their comedy writing powers to create the biggest, most hilarious episode of Literal Literature ever? In this season finale join renowned podcast hater Carol on a life changing journey through the Literal Literature Podcast. You'll meet some new famous faces as well as some old friends and of course take part in a quiz... or two! Hosts: Howard Grater and Sam Sheldon '...
Season Finale: A Christmas Carol
January 06, 2021 05:00 - 1 hour - 55.7 MBWhat if 'A Christmas Carol' wasn't a classic Christmas Novel by Charles Dickens but the result of Sam and Howard combining their comedy writing powers to create the biggest, most hilarious episode of Literal Literature ever? In this season finale join renowned podcast hater Carol on a life changing journey through the Literal Literature Podcast. You'll meet some new famous faces as well as some old friends and of course take part in a quiz... or two! Hosts: Howard Grater and Sam Sheldon '...
A Christmas Apology
December 30, 2020 05:00 - 7 minutes - 5.21 MBWhat if Sam and Howard missed their own deadline to get their Christmas special out on time? They release a mini apology episode of course! Join Sam and Howard as they apologise profusely, share a teaser from the upcoming Christmas Special/Season Finale and promise you all that the special will be out next week! Hosts: Howard Grater and Sam Sheldon Twitter: https://twitter.com/LiteralLitPod Instagram: @LiteralLiteraturePod Email: [email protected] Music and Sound Effect...
Further Reading: The Wizard of Oz
December 23, 2020 05:00 - 41 minutes - 28.5 MBA look back at the previous episode of Literal Literature, 'The Wizard of Oz'. Join Sam and Howard as they discuss the latest episode, tackle a quiz and bore you to death with Sam's stories of home. Hosts: Sam Sheldon and Howard Grater Twitter: https://twitter.com/LiteralLitPod Instagram: @literalliteraturepod Email: [email protected]
The Wizard of Oz
December 16, 2020 05:00 - 42 minutes - 29.2 MBWhat if 'The Wizard of Oz' wasn't a classic novel written by L. Frank Baum, but the story of an Australians misadventures in London? Join Comedy Performers Howard Grater and Sam Sheldon as they present their version of 'The Wizard of Oz', based solely on the title. Hosts: Howard Grater and Sam Sheldon 'The Wizard of Oz' Written by: Sam Sheldon Twitter: https://twitter.com/LiteralLitPod Instagram: @LiteralLiteraturePod Email: [email protected] Music and Sound Effect Attri...
Further Reading: A Game of Thrones
December 09, 2020 06:00 - 37 minutes - 25.9 MBA look back at the previous episode of Literal Literature, 'A Game of Thrones'. Join Sam and Howard as they discuss the latest episode, tackle a quiz about quizzes, and Sam's last artistic offering gets a dressing down from a secondary school teacher. Hosts: Howard Grater and Sam Sheldon Twitter: https://twitter.com/LiteralLitPod Instagram: @literalliteraturepod Email: [email protected] Music Attribution Free music for non-commercial use from https://www.fesliyanst...
A Game of Thrones
December 02, 2020 06:00 - 46 minutes - 32.1 MBWhat if 'A Game of Thrones' wasn't a fantasy novel written by George RR Martin, but a vengeful battle for a Prime time quiz hosting slot involving a veritable who's who of the British quiz show host scene? Join Comedy Performers Howard Grater and Sam Sheldon as they present their version of 'A Game of Thrones', based solely on the title. Hosts: Sam Sheldon and Howard Grater 'A Game of Thrones' Written by: Howard Grater Twitter: https://twitter.com/LiteralLitPod Instagram: @LiteralLiteratur...
Further Reading: A Clockwork Orange
November 25, 2020 05:00 - 42 minutes - 29 MBA look back at the previous episode of Literal Literature, 'A Clockwork Orange'. Join Howard and Sam as they go through Reviewdledoodledoos, take on a Quiz and discuss all things Oranges and Clocks. Hosts: Howard Grater and Sam Sheldon Twitter: https://twitter.com/LiteralLitPod Instagram: @literalliteraturepod Email: [email protected] Music Attribution Free music for non-commercial use from https://www.fesliyanstudios.com
A Clockwork Orange
November 18, 2020 05:00 - 37 minutes - 26 MBWhat if 'A Clockwork Orange' wasn't a highly controversial piece of Modern Literature, but a story about the famous inventor Thomas Edison and his not so famous brother Jimmy? Join Comedy Performers Howard Grater and Sam Sheldon as they present their version of 'A Clockwork Orange', based solely on the title. Hosts: Howard Grater and Sam Sheldon 'A Clockwork Orange' Written by: Sam Sheldon Additional Voices: Harriett Neville Twitter: https://twitter.com/LiteralLitPod Instagram: @LiteralLi...
Further Reading: Silence of the Lambs
November 11, 2020 05:00 - 44 minutes - 30.6 MBA look back at the previous episode of Literal Literature, 'Silence of the Lambs'. Join Sam and Howard as they go through Reviewdledoodledoos, take on a Quiz and listen to some bloops and goofs! Hosts: Sam Sheldon and Howard Grater Twitter: https://twitter.com/LiteralLitPod Instagram: @literalliteraturepod Email: [email protected]
Silence of the Lambs
November 04, 2020 05:00 - 38 minutes - 26.3 MBWhat if 'Silence of the Lambs' wasn't a classic novel written by Thomas Harris, but a hard hitting and gritty True Crime Podcast hosted by award winning Documentarian Stewart Vocal-Fry? Join Comedy Performers Howard Grater and Sam Sheldon as they present their version of 'Silence of the Lambs', based solely on the title. Hosts: Sam Sheldon and Howard Grater 'Silence of the Lambs' Written by: Howard Grater Additional Voices: Harriett Neville Twitter: https://twitter.com/LiteralLitPod Instag...
Further Reading: Tom Jones
October 28, 2020 05:00 - 51 minutes - 35.1 MBA look back at the previous episode of Literal Literature, 'Tom Jones'. Join Howard and Sam as they go through Reviewdledoodledoos, take on a Quiz and celebrate the return of everyones favourite segement, 'Howard Loves His Neighbours'! Hosts: Howard Grater and Sam Sheldon Twitter: https://twitter.com/LiteralLitPod Instagram: @literalliteraturepod Email: [email protected]
Tom Jones
October 21, 2020 04:00 - 40 minutes - 28.1 MBWhat if 'Tom Jones' wasn't a classic novel written by H. Fielding Hall, but Music Documentary looking back at the so called true stories behind the biggest hits of Welsh singing legend Tom Jones? Join Comedy Performers Howard Grater and Sam Sheldon as they present their version of 'Tom Jones', based solely on the title. Hosts: Howard Grater and Sam Sheldon 'Tom Jones' Written by: Sam Sheldon Additional Voices: Harriett Neville Merch Store: https://literal-literature.teemill.com Twitter: h...
Further Reading: No Country For Old Men
October 14, 2020 04:00 - 52 minutes - 36.1 MBA Look back at the previous episode of Literal Literature, 'No Country For Old Men'. Join Sam and Howard as they go through Reviewdledoodledoos, listen to Howards original music and of course take on a quiz! Hosts: Sam Sheldon and Howard Grater Twitter: https://twitter.com/LiteralLitPod Instagram: @literalliteraturepod Email: [email protected] Free music for non-commercial use from https://www.fesliyanstudios.com
No Country For Old Men
October 07, 2020 04:00 - 45 minutes - 31.3 MBWhat if 'No Country For Old Men' wasn't a classic novel written by Cormac McCarthy, but a Heist Movie starring Hipsters, Old Actors and a Royal? Join Comedy Performers Howard Grater and Sam Sheldon as they present their version of 'No Country for Old Men', based solely on the title. Hosts: Sam Sheldon and Howard Grater 'No Country for Old Men' Written By Howard Grater Additional Voices: Harriett Neville Twitter: https://twitter.com/LiteralLitPod Instagram: @LiteralLiteraturePod Email: lite...
Further Reading: The Grapes of Wrath
September 30, 2020 04:00 - 48 minutes - 33.2 MBA Look back at the previous episode of Literal Literature, 'The Grapes of Wrath'. Join Howard and Sam as they go through Reviewdledoodledoos, attempt dolphin impressions and of course take on a quiz! Hosts: Sam Sheldon and Howard Grater Twitter: https://twitter.com/LiteralLitPod Instagram: @literalliteraturepod Email: [email protected] Free music for non-commercial use from https://www.fesliyanstudios.com
The Grapes of Wrath
September 23, 2020 04:00 - 43 minutes - 29.6 MBWhat if 'The Grapes of Wrath' wasn't a classic novel written by John Steinbeck, but a story about The Pope, The Trumps and a Sinful bowl of Fruit? Join Comedy Performers Howard Grater and Sam Sheldon as they present their version of 'The Grapes of Wrath', based solely on the title. Hosts: Howard Grater and Sam Sheldon 'The Grapes of Wrath' Written by: Sam Sheldon Additional Voices: Harriett Neville Guest Starring: The Mockbusters: Jack Ayers and Matthew Biddulph Follow Mockbuster on Twitt...
Further Reading: 50 Shades of Grey
September 16, 2020 04:00 - 40 minutes - 28 MBWARNING!: This episode is rated S for Saucy and is a little NSFW! A Look back at the previous episode of Literal Literature, '50 Shades of Grey'. Join Sam and Howard as they go through Reviewdledoodledoos, discuss Erotic Fiction and attempt Morrissey Impressions! Hosts: Sam Sheldon and Howard Grater Twitter: https://twitter.com/LiteralLitPod Instagram: @literalliteraturepod Email: [email protected] Free music for non-commercial use from https://www.fesliyanstudios.com
50 Shades of Grey
September 09, 2020 04:00 - 35 minutes - 24.6 MBWARNING!: This episode is rated R for Raunchy and a little NSFW! What if '50 Shades of Grey' wasn't a hugely successful Erotic novel written by E. L James, but a story of a clueless Sci Fi fan, sunglasses and sex hungry guests. Join Comedy Performers Sam Sheldon and Howard Grater as they present their version of '50 Shades of Grey', based solely on the title. Hosts: Sam Sheldon and Howard Grater '50 Shades of Grey' Written by: Howard Grater Additional Voices: Grace Cheatle and Harriett Nev...
Further Reading: Little Women
September 02, 2020 04:00 - 48 minutes - 33.5 MBA Look back at the previous episode of Literal Literature, 'Little Women'. Join Sam and Howard as they go through Reviewdledoodledoos, discuss Conspiracy Theories and take part in Two Quizzes! Hosts: Howard Grater and Sam Sheldon Twitter: https://twitter.com/LiteralLitPod Instagram: @literalliteraturepod Email: [email protected]
Little Women
August 26, 2020 05:00 - 38 minutes - 26.5 MBWhat if 'Little Women' wasn't a classic novel written by Louisa May Alcott, but a Conspiracy Theory Action Adventure starring David Icke and Alex Jones? Join Comedy Performers Howard Grater and Sam Sheldon as they present their version of 'Little Women', based solely on the title. Hosts: Howard Grater, Sam Sheldon Additional Voices: Harriett Neville Guest Starring: Adam Scott Pringle 'Little Women' Written by: Sam Sheldon Free music for non-commercial use from https://www.fesliyanstudios.co...
Further Reading: Lord Of The Flies
August 19, 2020 05:00 - 37 minutes - 25.6 MBA Look back at the previous episode of Literal Literature, 'Lord Of The Flies'. Join Sam and Howard as they go through Reviewdledoodledoos, super smooth Segways, bloops, goofs and of course a quiz! Hosts: Howard Grater and Sam Sheldon Twitter: https://twitter.com/LiteralLitPod Instagram: @literalliteraturepod
Lord Of The Flies
August 12, 2020 05:00 - 48 minutes - 33.6 MBWhat if 'Lord Of The Flies' wasn't a classic novel written by William Golding but an epic competition featuring an embattled Jeff Goldblum? Join Comedy Performers Sam Sheldon and Howard Grater as they present their version of 'Lord of The Flies', based solely on the title. Hosts: Sam Sheldon, Howard Grater 'Lord Of The Flies' Written by: Howard Grater Twitter: https://twitter.com/LiteralLitPod Instagram: @LiteralLiteraturePod
Further Reading: A Farewell To Arms
August 05, 2020 05:00 - 43 minutes - 29.8 MBA Look back at the previous episode of Literal Literature, 'A Farewell to Arms'. Join Howard and Sam as they go through Reviewdledoodledoos, Discuss Sylvester Stallone and Arnold Schwarzenegger and take part in a Quiz which involves some of the worst impressions you have ever heard! Hosts: Howard Grater and Sam Sheldon Twitter: https://twitter.com/LiteralLitPod Instagram: @literalliteraturepod
A Farewell To Arms
July 29, 2020 05:00 - 43 minutes - 29.9 MBWhat if 'A Farewell To Arms' wasn't a classic novel written by Ernest Hemingway, but a tragedy about an Insurance Salesman losing his Arms? Join Comedy Performers Howard Grater and Sam Sheldon as they present their version of 'A Farewell to Arms', based solely on the title. Link for Voice for TV: https://shows.acast.com/voicefortv/ Hosts: Sam Sheldon, Howard Grater Additional Voices: Harriett Neville Guest Starring: Andy and Luke from 'Voice for TV' 'A Farewell To Arms' Written by: Sam Sh...
Further Reading: Green Eggs and Ham
July 22, 2020 05:00 - 40 minutes - 27.8 MBA Look back at the previous episode of Literal Literature, 'Green Eggs and Ham'. Join Sam and Howard as they look at terrible reviews of the children's classic, delve into ridiculous discussions and attempt a seemingly impossible (for Sam), quiz! Hosts: Sam Sheldon and Howard Grater Twitter: https://twitter.com/LiteralLitPod Instagram: @literalliteraturepod
Green Eggs and Ham
July 15, 2020 05:00 - 47 minutes - 32.6 MBWhat if 'Green Eggs and Ham' wasn't a classic children's book, but an epic poem involving famous TV Chefs? Join Comedy Performers Howard Grater and Sam Sheldon as they present their version of the Dr Seuss classic, based solely on the title. Hosts: Sam Sheldon, Howard Grater Additional Voices: Harriett Neville Green Eggs and Ham Written By: Howard Grater Twitter: https://twitter.com/LiteralLitPod Instagram: @LiteralLiteraturePod Sound Effects Provided By: Pots, Pans, Trash Can Banging: ...
Further Reading: Life of Pi
July 08, 2020 05:00 - 48 minutes - 33 MBA Look back at the second episode of Literal Literature, 'Life of Pi'. Join Howard and Sam as they look at terrible Amazon reviews of the novel, further discussions about just what is the national dish of Australia and even a whole new game show hosted by a special guest star! Hosts: Howard Grater and Sam Sheldon Twitter: https://twitter.com/LiteralLitPod Instagram: @literalliteraturepod
Life of Pi
July 01, 2020 04:00 - 37 minutes - 25.5 MBWhat if 'Life of Pi' wasn't a Man Booker Prize winning Novel, but was in fact a Louis Theroux Documentary on Pies? Join Comedy Performers Sam Sheldon and Howard Grater as they present their version of the Yann Martel modern classic, based solely on the title. Hosts: Sam Sheldon, Howard Grater Additional Voices: Harriett Neville Life of Pi(e) Written By: Sam Sheldon Twitter: https://twitter.com/LiteralLitPod Instagram: @LiteralLiteraturePod Sound Effects Provided By: Ambience, Large Cro...
Further Reading: Moby Dick an Epilogue
June 24, 2020 05:00 - 24 minutes - 17 MBA look back at the very first episode of Literal Literature with discussions, songs, bloopers and a sneak peek at the second episode! Hosts: Sam Sheldon and Howard Grater Twitter: https://twitter.com/LiteralLitPod
Moby Dick
June 17, 2020 05:00 - 33 minutes - 23.1 MBThe Novel Moby Dick is a story about a Whale. This story is not. Join Comedy Performers Sam Sheldon and Howard Grater as they present their version of the Herman Melville Classic based solely on the title. Hosts: Sam Sheldon, Howard Grater Additional Voices: Harriett Neville Moby, Dick Written By: Howard Grater Twitter: https://twitter.com/LiteralLitPod Sound Effects By: Door, Front, Opening Inspector J https://freesound.org/people/InspectorJ/sounds/431117/ FX_EMail_Received_01.wav Pet...
Literal Literature Trailer
May 27, 2020 16:00 - 2 minutes - 1.79 MBA taste of what's to come from Literal Literature. The podcast that judges books by their cover! New Episodes every Wednesday!