The Lamppost in the Woods

The Lamppost in the Woods
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Here at The Lamppost in the Woods, we journey through the great books, dramas, poems, and stories to find what they have to say for our lives today. Join us on our quest to find true meaning in some of our favorite stories. To get connected with us, check out our website: https://www.thelamppostinthewoods.com/

  1. JAN 31

    Episode 6.1 - The Western Canon: What Makes a Story Great?

    Welcome back listeners to our first episode of 2026. In our search to discover the greatest stories ever told, we keep coming back to the question: what makes a story great? In this episode, the team approaches that question from the angle of Harold Bloom's “the Western Canon,” the idea that there exists a canonical list of books that underpin the literary enterprise of the Western World. To get connected with us, check us out on instagram:https://www.instagram.com/lamppostinthewoods/ or Head to https://www.thelamppostinthewoods.com/ Thanks for listening to the Lamppost in the Woods - Episode 6.1 - The Western Canon: What Makes a Story Great?

    55 min

  2. 12/24/2025

    Episode 5.12 - The Nutcracker and the Mouse King

    In this episode the team explores one of the most well-known stories of the Christmas season, The Nutcracker and the Mouse King, by E.T.A. Hoffman. A work perhaps best known for its ballet performances, this story had transcended mediums and imaginations for over a hundred years, during a season of joy, whimsy, and the magical. Merry Christmas dear listeners, we cannot wait to show you what 2026 has in store. To get connected with us, check us out on instagram:https://www.instagram.com/lamppostinthewoods/ or Head to https://www.thelamppostinthewoods.com/ Thanks for listening to the Lamppost in the Woods - Episode 5.12 - The Nutcracker and the Mouse King

    43 min

  3. 11/28/2025

    Episode 5.11 - The Lamppost in the Wood's Top Ten Books of All-Time

    In this episode the team does the impossible, agreeing on a Top Ten list ranking the best books of all time (that we've read). Join us as we debate the merit of some of the greatest stories ever told, and feel free to share some of your favorites with us on social media! To get connected with us, check us out on instagram:https://www.instagram.com/lamppostinthewoods/ or Head to https://www.thelamppostinthewoods.com/ Thanks for listening to the Lamppost in the Woods - Episode 5.11 - The Lamppost in the Wood's Top Ten Books of All-Time

    1h 43m
  4. Episode 5.10 - Evan's Choice: The Picture of Dorian Gray

    10/31/2025

    Episode 5.10 - Evan's Choice: The Picture of Dorian Gray

    In this episode, the team contemplates the nature of beauty, vanity, and the curse of eternal youth as presented by Oscar Wilde's The Picture of Dorian Gray. A surprisingly deep novel portrayed by a host of shallow characters, this novel shocked many with its departure from morality and its unkind portrayal of England's performative elites. Perhaps, like Dorian's portrait, this book offers a glimpse into the broken soul of Oscar Wilde and reveals the struggles that defined the man. Listeners Beware!   To get connected with us, check us out on instagram:https://www.instagram.com/lamppostinthewoods/ or Head to https://www.thelamppostinthewoods.com/ Thanks for listening to the Lamppost in the Woods - Episode 5.10 - Evan's Choice: The Picture of Dorian Gray

    1h 21m

  5. 09/26/2025

    Episode 5.9 - Talking Animals: Charlotte’s Web & Animal Farm

    In this month's episode, the team looks at two animalistic tales: E. B. White's Charlotte's Web and George Orwell's Animal Farm. While seemingly similar on the the surface these two books produced very different themes and and views of their animal-centric worlds. Join us as we explore how animals can help to subvert the expectations of the reader to deliver powerful statements about life, loss, and REVOLUTION! To get connected with us, check us out on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lamppostinthewoods/ or Head to https://www.thelamppostinthewoods.com/ Thanks for listening to the Lamppost in the Woods - Episode 5.9 - Talking Animals: Charlotte’s Web & Animal Farm.

    1h 11m

  6. 08/29/2025

    Episode 5.8 - Hamlet with Dr. Tony Perrello

    In this episode the team interviews Dr. Tony Perrello, Professor of Renaissance Literature at CSU (California State University Stanislaus), regarding his love of literature; primarily, Shakespeare's Hamlet. Join us as we explore the many themes of this Shakespearean classic, the historical context, and its greater impact on poetry and literature today. To get connected with us, check us out on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lamppostinthewoods/ or Head to https://www.thelamppostinthewoods.com/ Thanks for listening to the Lamppost in the Woods - Episode 5.8 - Hamlet with Dr. Tony Perrello

    1h 20m
  7. Episode 5.7 - Literature and History: The Grapes of Wrath

    07/30/2025

    Episode 5.7 - Literature and History: The Grapes of Wrath

    In this episode, the team analyzes one of the most prolific novels of 20th-century American living, John Steinbeck's The Grapes of Wrath. This exceptional work of Americana became a staple for its exploration of the Great Depression, the struggle for survival, and the importance of family. Join us as we talk about The Grapes of Wrath's influences, impact, and if this truly is one of the greatest stories ever told. To get connected with us, check us out on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lamppostinthewoods/ or Head to https://www.thelamppostinthewoods.com/ Thanks for listening to the Lamppost in the Woods - Episode 5.7 - Literature and History: The Grapes of Wrath

    1h 8m

  8. 06/26/2025

    Episode 5.6 - The Magical World of Harry Potter

    In this episode, the team explores the magical world of Harry Potter. Join us as we discuss our experiences with this literary universe, its cultural impact, and its seemingly neverending reach across this enchanted world. To get connected with us, check us out on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lamppostinthewoods/ or Head to https://www.thelamppostinthewoods.com/ Thanks for listening to the Lamppost in the Woods - Episode 5.6 - The Magical World of Harry Potter

    1h 46m
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Here at The Lamppost in the Woods, we journey through the great books, dramas, poems, and stories to find what they have to say for our lives today. Join us on our quest to find true meaning in some of our favorite stories. To get connected with us, check out our website: https://www.thelamppostinthewoods.com/

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  • Creator
    The Lamppost in the Woods
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2026
  • Episodes
    60
  • Rating
    Clean
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