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So Many Books, So Little Time - Podcast

148 episodes - English - Latest episode: almost 2 years ago - ★★★★ - 17 ratings

Dave and Roo read and talk about books and the topics they present, often rambling off into the meaning and relevance to real life.

Approximate Publication Schedule: Monday EST 00:00/12:00 AM - GMT 04:00/4:00PM - AEST 14:00/2:00 PM

Disclaimer: This non-commercial podcast will involve works of authors who have deceased, and strive to apply public domain law as stipulated in Australia

So many books, So little time Podcast by David Flodine, Rouha Granfar is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 4.0 International License.

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Episodes

Anne of Green Gables by L.M. Montgomery - Chapter 29

March 30, 2020 04:00 - 1 hour - 59.9 MB

This week Anne and Diana travel to visit Ms. Barry in the city, and Anne has a revelation! Content warning: Anne of Green Gables was written in 1909 and applies ideologies and language phrases common to the time. The ideologies described and language used may be distressing to some listeners/readers. Dave & Roo do not endorse the ideas or language used by the author. Source of Music used within the podcast (please support the artists directly): Avonlea - By Hardy Hagood - https://www.youtu...

Anne of Green Gables by L.M. Montgomery - Chapter 27&28

March 23, 2020 04:00 - 1 hour - 55.6 MB

In this episode, Anne gets into two separate disasters. There's also a possible reconcilliation with Gilbert Blythe Source of Music used within the podcast (please support the artists directly): Avonlea - By Hardy Hagood - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LrhJe43IXVE I am the Slime - Frank Zappa - The Mothers - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iiCQcEW98OY Anne of Green Gables By L.M. Montgomery is in the public domain of Australia (Australian law stipulated life plus 70 years, since 2005. T...

Anne of Green Gables by L.M. Montgomery - Chapter 26

March 16, 2020 04:00 - 1 hour - 57.3 MB

This episode, Dave and Roo discuss the story that Anne tells Diana before creating the story club. Content warning: Anne of Green Gables was written in 1909 and applies ideologies and language phrases common to the time. The ideologies described and language used may be distressing to some listeners/readers. Dave & Roo do not endorse the ideas or language used by the author. Source of Music used within the podcast (please support the artists directly): Avonlea - By Hardy Hagood - https://w...

Anne of Green Gables by L.M. Montgomery - Chapter 25

March 09, 2020 04:00 - 1 hour - 65.9 MB

In this episode Dave and Roo react to Matthew insisting on puffed sleeves. This chapter is a rare view inside the heads of some of the other characters, and prompts quite the discussion afterwards Content warning: Anne of Green Gables was written in 1909 and applies ideologies and language phrases common to the time. The ideologies described and language used may be distressing to some listeners/readers. Dave & Roo do not endorse the ideas or language used by the author. Source of Music use...

Anne of Green Gables by L.M. Montgomery - Chapter 22, 23, 24

March 02, 2020 04:00 - 53 minutes - 49.4 MB

Dave and Roo explore 3 chapters! Anne is dared to do something silly and dangerous. She's invited to tea, and there's a new teacher. Intrigue! Content warning: Anne of Green Gables was written in 1909 and applies ideologies and language phrases common to the time. The ideologies described and language used may be distressing to some listeners/readers. Dave & Roo do not endorse the ideas or language used by the author. Source of Music used within the podcast (please support the artists direc...

Anne of Green Gables by L.M. Montgomery - Chapter 21

February 24, 2020 04:00 - 49 minutes - 45.4 MB

In this episode, Dave and Roo enjoy Anne excitedly baking a cake to impress the new minister's wife. Nothing goes wrong. Nothing at all. Also, Dave takes some time to discuss his having seen the movie Cats. Content warning: Anne of Green Gables was written in 1909 and applies ideologies and language phrases common to the time. The ideologies described and language used may be distressing to some listeners/readers. Dave & Roo do not endorse the ideas or language used by the author. Source of...

Anne of Green Gables by L.M. Montgomery - Chapter 20

February 17, 2020 04:00 - 51 minutes - 47.3 MB

In this episode, Anne's imagination runs away with her, and Dave and Roo talk about books aimed at younger audiences. Content warning: Anne of Green Gables was written in 1909 and applies ideologies and language phrases common to the time. The ideologies described and language used may be distressing to some listeners/readers. Dave & Roo do not endorse the ideas or language used by the author. Source of Music used within the podcast (please support the artists directly): Avonlea - By Hardy...

Anne of Green Gables by L.M. Montgomery - Chapter 19

February 10, 2020 04:00 - 42 minutes - 39.7 MB

In this chapter Anne gets to go to a concert and then gets into trouble once again Content warning: Anne of Green Gables was written in 1909 and applies ideologies and language phrases common to the time. The ideologies described and language used may be distressing to some listeners/readers. Dave & Roo do not endorse the ideas or language used by the author. Source of Music used within the podcast (please support the artists directly): Avonlea - By Hardy Hagood - https://www.youtube.com/w...

Anne of Green Gables by L.M. Montgomery - Chapters 17 & 18

February 03, 2020 04:00 - 51 minutes - 48.1 MB

This week Dave and Roo follow Anne as she dives into her studies, and then a crisis occurs. Oh no! Content warning: Anne of Green Gables was written in 1909 and applies ideologies and language phrases common to the time. The ideologies described and language used may be distressing to some listeners/readers. Dave & Roo do not endorse the ideas or language used by the author. Source of Music used within the podcast (please support the artists directly): Avonlea - By Hardy Hagood - https://w...

Anne of Green Gables by L.M. Montgomery - Chapter 16

January 27, 2020 04:23 - 1 hour - 64.3 MB

In this episode Dave and Roo witness a tea party that ends with less than fortunate consequences. Content warning: Anne of Green Gables was written in 1909 and applies ideologies and language phrases common to the time. The ideologies described and language used may be distressing to some listeners/readers. Dave & Roo do not endorse the ideas or language used by the author. Source of Music used within the podcast (please support the artists directly): Avonlea - By Hardy Hagood - https://ww...

Anne of Green Gables by L.M. Montgomery- Chapter 15

January 20, 2020 04:20 - 1 hour - 57.1 MB

In this chapter, Anne goes to school. Dave and Roo expect problems, but things play out in a different way to what was expected. Content warning: Anne of Green Gables was written in 1909 and applies ideologies and language phrases common to the time. The ideologies described and language used may be distressing to some listeners/readers. Dave & Roo do not endorse the ideas or language used by the author. Source of Music used within the podcast (please support the artists directly): Avonlea...

Anne of Green Gables by L.M. Montgomery- Chapter 13 & 14

January 13, 2020 04:00 - 52 minutes - 48.4 MB

A crisis for Anne and Marilla, as an heirloom goes missing, causing doubt to descend on Green Gables! Content warning: Anne of Green Gables was written in 1909 and applies ideologies and language phrases common to the time. The ideologies described and language used may be distressing to some listeners/readers. Dave & Roo do not endorse the ideas or language used by the author. Source of Music used within the podcast (please support the artists directly): Avonlea - By Hardy Hagood - https:...

Anne of Green Gables by L.M. Montgomery- Chapter 11 & 12

January 06, 2020 04:00 - 58 minutes - 54.3 MB

These chapters Dave and Roo glean Anne's impressions of Sunday school Content warning: Anne of Green Gables was written in 1909 and applies ideologies and language phrases common to the time. The ideologies described and language used may be distressing to some listeners/readers. Dave & Roo do not endorse the ideas or language used by the author. Source of Music used within the podcast (please support the artists directly): Avonlea - By Hardy Hagood - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LrhJe4...

Anne of Green Gables by L.M. Montgomery- Chapter 9 & 10

December 30, 2019 04:00 - 1 hour - 58.9 MB

This episode, Dave and Roo eagerly await the meeting of Mrs. Rachel Lynde and Anne, and then live through the aftermath. Content warning: Anne of Green Gables was written in 1909 and applies ideologies and language phrases common to the time. The ideologies described and language used may be distressing to some listeners/readers. Dave & Roo do not endorse the ideas or language used by the author. Source of Music used within the podcast (please support the artists directly): Avonlea - By Ha...

Anne of Green Gables by L.M. Montgomery- Chapter 7 & 8

December 23, 2019 04:00 - 1 hour - 58 MB

This week, Dave and Roo laugh at Marilla attempts at imparting some spiritual teachings to Anne, and we find out if Anne will stay. Content warning: Anne of Green Gables was written in 1909 and applies ideologies and language phrases common to the time. The ideologies described and language used may be distressing to some listeners/readers. Dave & Roo do not endorse the ideas or language used by the author. Source of Music used within the podcast (please support the artists directly): Avon...

Anne of Green Gables by L.M. Montgomery- Chapter 5 & 6

December 16, 2019 04:00 - 53 minutes - 49.3 MB

This week on the podcast, Dave and Roo discover Anne's history! Dun dun dun! Content warning: Anne of Green Gables was written in 1909 and applies ideologies and language phrases common to the time. The ideologies described and language used may be distressing to some listeners/readers. Dave & Roo do not endorse the ideas or language used by the author. Source of Music used within the podcast (please support the artists directly): Avonlea - By Hardy Hagood - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v...

Anne of Green Gables by L.M. Montgomery - Chapters 3 & 4

December 09, 2019 04:00 - 52 minutes - 48.9 MB

This week Dave and Roo see what happens when Marilla meets Anne, and how Anne reacts to not actually being wanted. Content warning: Anne of Green Gables was written in 1909 and applies ideologies and language phrases common to the time. The ideologies described and language used may be distressing to some listeners/readers. Dave & Roo do not endorse the ideas or language used by the author. Source of Music used within the podcast (please support the artists directly): Avonlea - By Hardy Ha...

Anne of Green Gables by L.M. Montgomery- Chapter 2

December 02, 2019 04:00 - 1 hour - 63 MB

In this chapter, Dave, Roo, and Matthew Cuthbert meet Anne Content warning: Anne of Green Gables was written in 1909 and applies ideologies and language phrases common to the time. The ideologies described and language used may be distressing to some listeners/readers. Dave & Roo do not endorse the ideas or language used by the author. Source of Music used within the podcast (please support the artists directly): Avonlea - By Hardy Hagood - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LrhJe43IXVE I am...

Anne of Green Gables by L.M. Montgomery- Chapter 1

November 25, 2019 04:00 - 1 hour - 58.6 MB

In Chapter 1 of a new book, Dave and Roo travel to L.M. Montgomery's depiction of a small Canadian community in 1905. We all meet Mrs Rachel Lynde. Content warning: Anne of Green Gables was written in 1909 and applies ideologies and language phrases common to the time. The ideologies described and language used may be distressing to some listeners/readers. Dave & Roo do not endorse the ideas or language used by the author. Source of Music used within the podcast (please support the artists...

1984 by George Orwell - Chapter 24

November 18, 2019 04:00 - 1 hour - 71.7 MB

This is the final chapter of 1984. Dave and Roo find out what happens to Winston, and reflect on the book they have read. Content warning: 1984 was written in the late 1940s and applies ideologies and language phrases common to the time. The ideologies described and language used may be distressing to some listeners/readers. Dave & Roo do not endorse the ideas or language used by the author. Source of Music used within the podcast (please support the artists directly): Ministry of love - ...

1984 by George Orwell - Chapter 24 (finale)

November 18, 2019 03:00 - 1 hour - 71.4 MB

This is the final chapter of 1984. Dave and Roo find out what happens to Winston, and reflect on the book they have read. Content warning: 1984 was written in the late 1940s and applies ideologies and language phrases common to the time. The ideologies described and language used may be distressing to some listeners/readers. Dave & Roo do not endorse the ideas or language used by the author. Source of Music used within the podcast (please support the artists directly): Ministry of love - B...

1984 by George Orwell - Chapters 22 & 23

November 11, 2019 04:01 - 1 hour - 67.4 MB

This week Dave and Roo witness Winston forcing himself to doublethink, and they finally find out what is in room 101. Content warning: 1984 was written in the late 1940s and applies ideologies and language phrases common to the time. The ideologies described and language used may be distressing to some listeners/readers. Dave & Roo do not endorse the ideas or language used by the author. Source of Music used within the podcast (please support the artists directly): Ministry of love - By Eu...

1984 by George Orwell - Chapter 21

November 04, 2019 04:00 - 1 hour - 68.8 MB

This chapter Dave and Roo finally find out the reason behind the party and what Winston has become. Content warning: 1984 was written in the late 1940s and applies ideologies and language phrases common to the time. The ideologies described and language used may be distressing to some listeners/readers. Dave & Roo do not endorse the ideas or language used by the author. Source of Music used within the podcast (please support the artists directly): Ministry of love - By Eurythmics - https:/...

1984 by George Orwell - Chapter 20 - Part 2

October 29, 2019 04:00 - 41 minutes - 38.1 MB

Dave and Roo complete chapter 20 and discuss O'brian and his refusal to answer questions. Content warning: 1984 was written in the late 1940s and applies ideologies and language phrases common to the time. The ideologies described and language used may be distressing to some listeners/readers. Dave & Roo do not endorse the ideas or language used by the author. Source of Music used within the podcast (please support the artists directly): Ministry of love - By Eurythmics - https://www.youtu...

1984 by George Orwell - Chapter 20 - Part 1

October 28, 2019 04:00 - 1 hour - 75.7 MB

Chapter 20 of 1984, Dave and Roo read about Winston's re-education have some reactions to it. It is a particularly distressing chapter and split into two parts. Multi-part episodes will be released in 24 hour intervals. Part 2 will be released Monday PST 21:00/9:00PM - Tuesday EST 00:00/12:00AM - GMT 06:00/06:00AM - AEST 14:00/2:00PM Content warning: 1984 was written in the late 1940s and applies ideologies and language phrases common to the time. The ideologies described and language used ...

1984 by George Orwell - Chapter 19

October 21, 2019 04:00 - 1 hour - 64.4 MB

Dave and Roo find out what the ministry of love is like. It's not pretty. Content warning: 1984 was written in the late 1940s and applies ideologies and language phrases common to the time. The ideologies described and language used may be distressing to some listeners/readers. Dave & Roo do not endorse the ideas or language used by the author. Source of Music used within the podcast (please support the artists directly): Ministry of love - By Eurythmics - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A...

1984 by George Orwell - Chapter 18

October 14, 2019 04:00 - 1 hour - 84.4 MB

This is THE chapter. Big Brother is no longer watching Winston and Julia. It all goes down, and Dave and Roo discuss many implications. Content warning: 1984 was written in the late 1940s and applies ideologies and language phrases common to the time. The ideologies described and language used may be distressing to some listeners/readers. Dave & Roo do not endorse the ideas or language used by the author. Source of Music used within the podcast (please support the artists directly): Minist...

1984 by George Orwell - Chapter 17 - Part 4

October 10, 2019 04:00 - 55 minutes - 51.2 MB

Dave and Roo finish off chapter 17. We get a tease on why the party is doing this, but no answer. Winston thinks something he thinks is very profound. Content warning: 1984 was written in the late 1940s and applies ideologies and language phrases common to the time. The ideologies described and language used may be distressing to some listeners/readers. Dave & Roo do not endorse the ideas or language used by the author. Source of Music used within the podcast (please support the artists dir...

1984 by George Orwell - Chapter 17 - Part 3

October 09, 2019 04:00 - 1 hour - 58.1 MB

Dave and Roo continue their read of Chapter 17 in which Thoughtcrime and Doublethink starts to be explained. Multi-part episodes are released in 24 hour intervals. Part 4 will be released Wednesday PST 21:00/9:00PM - Thursday EST 00:00/12:00AM - GMT 06:00/06:00AM - AEST 14:00/2:00PM Content warning: 1984 was written in the late 1940s and applies ideologies and language phrases common to the time. The ideologies described and language used may be distressing to some listeners/readers. Dave &...

1984 by George Orwell - Chapter 17 - Part 2

October 08, 2019 04:00 - 1 hour - 59 MB

Dave and Roo continue their read of chapter 17, where they learn about the mechanics of perpetual war. Multi-part episodes are released in 24 hour intervals. Part 3 will be released Tuesday PST 21:00/9:00PM - Wednesday EST 00:00/12:00AM - GMT 06:00/06:00AM - AEST 14:00/2:00PM Part 4 will be released Wednesday PST 21:00/9:00PM - Thursday EST 00:00/12:00AM - GMT 06:00/06:00AM - AEST 14:00/2:00PM Content warning: 1984 was written in the late 1940s and applies ideologies and language phrases co...

1984 by George Orwell - Chapter 17 - Part 1

October 07, 2019 04:01 - 1 hour - 57 MB

This MONSTER of a chapter is split over four episodes this week. Winston finally starts reading 'THE BOOK', and Dave and Roo discuss what went down during Hate Week. Multi-part episodes will be released in 24 hour intervals. Part 2 will be released Monday PST 21:00/9:00PM - Tuesday EST 00:00/12:00AM - GMT 06:00/06:00AM - AEST 14:00/2:00PM Part 3 will be released Tuesday PST 21:00/9:00PM - Wednesday EST 00:00/12:00AM - GMT 06:00/06:00AM - AEST 14:00/2:00PM Part 4 will be released Wednesday P...

1984 by George Orwell - Chapter 16

September 30, 2019 04:00 - 1 hour - 81.4 MB

Could it be true? Is there hope for resistance in the grim world Orwell has depicted in '1984'? Chapter 16 has Winston and Julia going to meet O'Brian at his house and join the resistance. Content warning: 1984 was written in the late 1940s and applies ideologies and language phrases common to the time. The ideologies described and language used may be distressing to some listeners/readers. Dave & Roo do not endorse the ideas or language used by the author. Source of Music used within the p...

1984 by George Orwell - Chapter 14 & 15

September 23, 2019 04:01 - 1 hour - 61.3 MB

Dave and Roo waffle on a bit for the first 30 minutes of the podcast, and yet cover the short chapters 14 and 15 of 1984. Winston meets O'Brian in the hall, and then remembers the last time he saw his mother and baby sister. Content warning: 1984 was written in the late 1940s and applies ideologies and language phrases common to the time. The ideologies described and language used may be distressing to some listeners/readers. Dave & Roo do not endorse the ideas or language used by the author...

1984 by George Orwell - Chapter 13

September 16, 2019 04:00 - 1 hour - 67.1 MB

In this episode Dave and Roo try and piece together the generations of 1984 and how they might react differently to the party. Winston and Julia may be getting too complacent. Hate week is coming. Content warning: 1984 was written in the late 1940s and applies ideologies and language phrases common to the time. The ideologies described and language used may be distressing to some listeners/readers. Dave & Roo do not endorse the ideas or language used by the author. Source of Music used with...

1984 by George Orwell - Chapter 12

September 09, 2019 04:00 - 1 hour - 69.1 MB

The ever-watchful gaze of Big Brother does not deter Dave & Roo from reading and discussing the twelfth chapter of George Orwell's dystopian fiction "1984". Content warning: 1984 was written in the late 1940s and applies ideologies and language phrases common to the time. The ideologies described and language used may be distressing to some listeners/readers. Dave & Roo do not endorse the ideas or language used by the author. Source of Music used within the podcast (please support the artis...

1984 by George Orwell - Chapter 11 - Part 2

September 03, 2019 04:00 - 18 minutes - 17.3 MB

We finish off Chapter 11. We were right on so much we were discussing in earlier chapters, and it is not a good feeling, because 1984. A new chapter next week! Content warning: 1984 was written in the late 1940s and applies ideologies and language phrases common to the time. The ideologies described and language used may be distressing to some listeners/readers. Dave & Roo do not endorse the ideas or language used by the author. Source of Music used within the podcast (please support the ar...

1984 by George Orwell - Chapter 11 - Part 1

September 02, 2019 04:00 - 56 minutes - 51.9 MB

Another multi-part episode. The unsettling world of Big Brother continues to provide Dave and Roo plenty of stimulus for conversations, rambles, and thoughts. We learn a little more about Julia and the lengths that she and Winston have to go through just to be able to see each other. A LOT of discussion spurred on by the book this week, even before we get to the book. Part 2 is available in 24 hours. Multi-part episodes will be released in 24 hour intervals. For example: Part two will be rel...

1984 by George Orwell - Chapter 10

August 26, 2019 04:00 - 1 hour - 63.4 MB

Chapter 10 of 1984, Winston and Julia sneak out to a secluded spot in the countryside, away from all the hidden microphones, and Roo discusses the state of privacy laws in Australia. (Disclaimer: Roo is not a lawyer or trained beyond basic health law, this is based on very much a lay person's general understanding of possible legislative structures in place). Content warning: 1984 was written in the late 1940s and applies ideologies and language phrases common to the time. The ideologies des...

1984 by George Orwell - Chapter 9

August 19, 2019 04:01 - 54 minutes - 50.8 MB

This week on the podcast Winston falls in love! We're not kidding. Also, Roo doesn't trust the shopkeeper from the last chapter. Content warning: 1984 was written in the late 1940s and applies ideologies and language phrases common to the time. The ideologies described and language used may be distressing to some listeners/readers. Dave & Roo do not endorse the ideas or language used by the author. Source of Music used within the podcast (please support the artists directly): Ministry of l...

1984 by George Orwell - Chapter 8

August 12, 2019 04:00 - 1 hour - 59.9 MB

The story of Winston in the world of Ingsoc and Oceania continues with Dave reading chapter 8 of George Orwell's dystopian fiction "1984". In this chapter Winston walks into prole country. He chats up an old drunk and revisits the pawn shop where he bought the diary. Dave and Roo are mortified by the lack of subtlety displayed in Winston's actions and questions. Content warning: 1984 was written in the late 1940s and applies ideologies and language phrases common to the time. The ideologies ...

1984 by George Orwell - Chapter 7

August 05, 2019 04:00 - 1 hour - 66.4 MB

In chapter 7, Dave and Roo finally find out about the proof Winston has that the past actually existed, and they break their "let's try not to talk about modern politics rule" afterwards as Winston's fiery speech at the end becomes too relevant. Content warning: 1984 was written in the late 1940s and applies ideologies and language phrases common to the time. The ideologies described and language used may be distressing to some listeners/readers. Dave & Roo do not endorse the ideas or langua...

1984 by George Orwell - Chapter 6

July 29, 2019 04:00 - 1 hour - 57.7 MB

In episode 7 Dave and Roo take a little too long at the top of the show discussing Australia, followed by Winston talking about his wife, and the night he visited a prole sex worker. Roo has a bit to say about the author too. Content warning: 1984 was written in the late 1940s and applies ideologies and language phrases common to the time. The ideologies described and language used may be distressing to some listeners/readers. Dave & Roo do not endorse the ideas or language used by the autho...

1984 by George Orwell - Chapter 5

July 22, 2019 04:00 - 1 hour - 57.7 MB

In Episode 6, Dave reads Chapter 5 of George Orwell's dystopian fiction "1984", whilst Dave and Roo explore the concepts of 'Newspeak', 'Duckspeak', and 'Facecrime'. Content warning: 1984 was written in the late 1940s and applies ideologies and language phrases common to the time. The ideologies described and language used may be distressing to some listeners/readers. Dave & Roo do not endorse the ideas or language used by the author. Source of Music used within the podcast (please support ...

1984 by George Orwell - Chapter 4 - part 2

July 16, 2019 04:00 - 55 minutes - 51.1 MB

Continuing from Chapter 4 part 1, episode of the season, Dave & Roo explore George Orwell's dystopian fiction "1984". Content warning: 1984 was written in the late 1940s and applies ideologies and language phrases common to the time. The ideologies described and language used may be distressing to some listeners/readers. Dave & Roo do not endorse the ideas or language used by the author. Source of Music used within the podcast (please support the artists directly): Ministry of love - By Eu...

1984 by George Orwell - Chapter 4 - part 1

July 15, 2019 04:00 - 46 minutes - 43.3 MB

The first multi-part episode of the season, Dave reads Chapter 4 of George Orwell's dystopian fiction "1984". Dave and Roo learn about Winston's job, and then get sidetracked for almost the whole podcast. Multi-part episodes will be released in 24 hour intervals. For example: Part two will be released Monday PST 21:00/9:00PM - Tuesday EST 00:00/12:00AM - GMT 06:00/06:00AM - AEST 14:00/2:00PM Content warning: 1984 was written in the late 1940s and applies ideologies and language phrases comm...

1984 by George Orwell - Chapter 3

July 08, 2019 04:00 - 56 minutes - 52.1 MB

In Episode 3, Dave reads Chapter 3 of George Orwell's dystopian fiction "1984", Dave and Roo learn about doublethink! Content warning: 1984 was written in the late 1940s and applies ideologies and language phrases common to the time. The ideologies described and language used may be distressing to some listeners/readers. Dave & Roo do not endorse the ideas or language used by the author. Source of Music used within the podcast (please support the artists directly): Ministry of love - By Eu...

1984 by George Orwell - Chapter 2

July 01, 2019 04:00 - 58 minutes - 54.3 MB

In Episode 2, Dave and Roo continue their foray into George Orwell's dystopian fiction "1984". Dave reads the chapter two, and engages in discussions with Roo as she reacts to this novel for the first time. Content warning: 1984 was written in the late 1940s and applies ideologies and language phrases common to the time. The ideologies described and language used may be distressing to some listeners/readers. Dave & Roo do not endorse the ideas or language used by the author. Source of Music...

1984 by George Orwell - Chapter 1

June 24, 2019 04:00 - 1 hour - 95.2 MB

In Episode 1, Dave and Roo introduce the premise of the podcast, love of books and reading, and the hope to widely encourage reading & discussion about books themselves, and the concepts they evoke. We start our series with George Orwell's dystopian fiction "1984" which has been described as stark, horrifying, alarming, and a warning of the dangers inherent in totalitarian rule. Dave reads the opening chapter, and engages in discussions with Roo as she reacts to this novel for the first time...

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Anne of Green Gables
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