41 episodes
Didn't Read It Grace Todd
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- Society & Culture
A guided tour through the stories that have shaped our culture and the world we live in. Whether you’re a literature nerd, a romance aficionado, or just Not That Into Books, there’s no denying that the “great works” of literature have played a part in influencing everything from public policy to superhero movies. If you’ve ever wanted to know whether that pretentious guy on Twitter is correct in referring to news stories as “Orwellian,” wondered what stories inspired shows like Bridgerton, or just been curious about why, exactly, your high school English teacher was so insistent about assigning books by Dead White Guys, Didn’t Read It is the podcast for you.
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Old Man Besties & Metaphorical Boots: "Waiting for Godot," by Samuel Beckett
What do we want? Godot! When do we want it? On an uncertain and largely symbolic timeline that represents the uncertainty of existence!
We're taking a stroll through Samuel Beckett's "Waiting for Godot," with David Timberline!
If you want more of David, you can find him on the podcast "Chasing Phantom," read his theater reviews in Richmond's Style Weekly, and check out his other projects at davidtimberline.com!
As always, we are:
-Asking with all the love in our hearts that you leave us a review or tell a friend about the show 3
-Accepting friends @didntreadit on Instagram & Twitter
-Accepting nemesis applications at didntreaditpod@gmail.com
-Accepting academic scrutiny at didntreaditpod.com
-Thankful to Black Iris Social Club for use of their beautiful space
-Thankful to William Albritton for our incredible theme song, "Books"
-Thankful to Renderings for our closing music, "Getting Ya." -
Queer Prince Charming, Decadence, and the End of the World: "Fairy Tales for the Disillusioned"
We're talking about the French Decadents, subverted fairy tales, and everybody's favorite green ogre in this week's episode about turn-of-the-century fairy tales! Join us as we explore Willie's "Fairy Tales for the Disillusioned" and Renee Vivien's "Prince Charming."
As always, we are:
-Asking with all the love in our hearts that you leave us a review or tell a friend about the show 3
-Accepting friends @didntreadit on Instagram & Twitter
-Accepting nemesis applications at didntreaditpod@gmail.com
-Accepting academic scrutiny at didntreaditpod.com
-Thankful to Black Iris Social Club for use of their beautiful space
-Thankful to William Albritton for our incredible theme song, "Books"
-Thankful to Druid Falls for our closing music, "Garden of the Fae" -
Fart division, Shallow Hal, and Chaucer: the Third Fragment of "The Canterbury Tales"
Toni, our resident medievalist gal about town, has returned to give us more of that sweet sweet Chaucer content!!
The Wife of Bath, the Friar, and the Summoner give us their tales, and their gossip in the Third Fragment: join us for all the mature, reserved Chaucerian humor you've come to expect, and try to guess which website we find a Canterbury Tales adaptation hosted on!
As always, we are:
-Asking with all the love in our hearts that you leave us a review or tell a friend about the show 3
-Accepting friends @didntreadit on Instagram & Twitter
-Accepting nemesis applications at didntreaditpod@gmail.com
-Accepting academic scrutiny at didntreaditpod.com
-Thankful to Black Iris Social Club for use of their beautiful space
-Thankful to William Albritton for our incredible theme song, "Books"
-Thankful to MusOpen for our closing music, "Medieval Dance Tunes Medly" -
What are YOU reading? (We'll be back next week!) XOXO
Heya!
I have some catching up to do! No new episode this week. We'll be back very soon, but in the meantime, I'd love to hear from you! Anything you'd really like us to cover on the show? Any books you've loved and you're just dying to talk about them? Any questions about the show? Email me! didntreaditpod@gmail.com.
See you soon!
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Patricia Highsmith Was a Terrible Dinner Guest: "Where the Action Is" and Art vs. Artist
We're accidentally hip, for once in our lives! Just in time for Netflix's new adaptation of The Talented Mr. Ripley, we're joined by pod bestie Leigh to talk about Highsmith's short story, "Where the Action Is." American grifts, snail obsessions, and bad authorial behavior abound!
As always, we are:
-Asking with all the love in our hearts that you leave us a review or tell a friend about the show 3
-Accepting friends @didntreadit on Instagram & Twitter
-Accepting nemesis applications at didntreaditpod@gmail.com
-Accepting academic scrutiny at didntreaditpod.com
-Thankful to Black Iris Social Club for use of their beautiful space
-Thankful to William Albritton for our incredible theme song, "Books"
-Thankful to Cast of Characters for our closing music, "Sneaksters." -
Edith Wharton's "Kerfol": Gals, Ghosts, & Very Good Boys
Haunted houses! Law & Order: Brittany Ghosts Unit! Galen is back and she is RUINING DAYS with "Kerfol," Edith Wharton's riveting--and, frankly, *stressful*--story about a man, a wife, and an unexpected haunting.
As always, we are:
-Asking with all the love in our hearts that you leave us a review or tell a friend about the show 3
-Accepting friends @didntreadit on Instagram & Twitter
-Accepting nemesis applications at didntreaditpod@gmail.com
-Accepting academic scrutiny at didntreaditpod.com
-Thankful to Black Iris Social Club for use of their beautiful space
-Thankful to William Albritton for our incredible theme song, "Books"
-Thankful to Heads of People for our closing music, "Guard Dog"