52 episodes

A podcast by story tellers for story lovers. Join Morgan and Maren as they discuss all mediums of story, and talk about every genre and topic they can get their hands on. 

The Literaries The Literaries

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    • 5.0 • 4 Ratings

A podcast by story tellers for story lovers. Join Morgan and Maren as they discuss all mediums of story, and talk about every genre and topic they can get their hands on. 

    Episode 52: Mr. Bennet's #1 Dad Award (Pride and Prejudice)

    Episode 52: Mr. Bennet's #1 Dad Award (Pride and Prejudice)

    Join us this week as we discuss Pride and Prejudice, its screen adaptations, and of course, the fabulous Mr. Darcy.Books Mentioned: PRIDE AND PREJUDICE by Jane Austen, FAHRENHEIT 451 by Ray Bradbury, WALDEN by Henry David Thoreau, EMMA by Jane AustenMovies Mentioned: PRIDE & PREJUDICE (2005), PRIDE AND PREJUDICE AND ZOMBIES (2016), THE HUNGER GAMES (2012), EMMA. (2020), MAMMA MIA (2008)TV Shows Mentioned: Pride and Prejudice (1995), Succession (2018)Instagram: @theliterariespodcast. TikTo...

    • 38 min
    Episode 51: Pomegranate Stans (Hades and Persephone Retellings)

    Episode 51: Pomegranate Stans (Hades and Persephone Retellings)

    Join us this week as we talk about Hades and Persephone retellings and their enduring popularity across mediums.*Spoiler alert for the ending of Nancy Drew Labyrinth of Lies*Books Mentioned: BEAUTY AND THE BEAST by Gabrielle-Suzanne Barbot de Villeneuve, A DEAL WITH THE ELF KING by Elise Kova, A Court of Thorns and Roses Series by Sarah J. Maas, A DAWN WITH THE WOLF KNIGHT by Elise Kova (Release Date Aug 2024), A GAME OF THRONES by George R.R. MartinTV Shows Mentioned: Game of Thrones (2011),...

    • 35 min
    Episode 50: All's Fair In Love and Poetry (Dissecting The Tortured Poets Department)

    Episode 50: All's Fair In Love and Poetry (Dissecting The Tortured Poets Department)

    Join us this week as we talk about Taylor Swift’s new album, The Tortured Poets Department, from both the Swiftie and non-Swiftie perspective, and how music serves as a mechanism for storytelling. We share our favorite songs and lyrics from the album, and what they mean for us.Artists Mentioned: Taylor Swift, Paris Paloma, Hayley Williams, My Chemical Romance, Olivia Rodrigo, Florence and the Machine, PVRIS, Twenty One Pilots, Post MaloneMovies Mentioned: Finding Nemo, Peter PanInstagra...

    • 46 min
    Episode 49: He Said, She Says (POV and Tense)

    Episode 49: He Said, She Says (POV and Tense)

    Join us this week as we talk about points of view and tense—and how it affects our writing and the stories we love. We also share some of our cringiest middle school shenanigans.Trigger Warning: Mention of a Holocaust-focused movieBooks Mentioned: A Court of Thorns and Roses by Sarah J Maas, Throne of Glass Series by Sarah J Maas, Crescent City Series by Sarah J Maas, THE INVISIBLE LIFE OF ADDIE LARUE by V.E. Schwab, The Twilight Saga by Stephanie Meyer, LIFE AND DEATH: TWILIGHT REIMAGINED by...

    • 47 min
    Episode 48: Feminine Whimsy (Our Favorite Female Main Characters)

    Episode 48: Feminine Whimsy (Our Favorite Female Main Characters)

    Join us this week as we celebrate Women’s History month and chat about our favorite female characters! Morgan also tries to educate Maren on the Dune lore.Books Mentioned: SWORD CATCHER by Cassandra Clare; The Mortal Instruments Series by Cassandra Clare; THE CRUEL PRINCE by Holly Black; THE STOLEN HEIR by Holly Black; TIDELANDS by Philippa Gregory; THE WHITE QUEEN by Philippa Gregory; THE OTHER BOLELYN GIRL by Philippa Gregory; THE INHERITANCE GAMES by Jennifer Lynn Barnes; THE INVISIB...

    • 42 min
    Episode 47: It's Feminine Rage Time! (Historical Women)

    Episode 47: It's Feminine Rage Time! (Historical Women)

    Join us this week as we discuss our favorite female historical figures in celebration of Women’s History Month.Books Mentioned: The Josephine B. Trilogy by Sandra Gulland, THE ROSE OF MARTINIQUE: A LIFE OF NAPOLEON’S JOSEPHINE by Andrea Stuart, BECOMING MARIE ANTOINETTE by Juliet Grey, Media Mentioned: NAPOLEON (2023), Obsessed with Brooke Averick Podcast, ELVIS (2022), PRISCILLA (2023)Theatre Mentioned: SIX on Broadway (Lucy Moss and Toby Marlow)Instagram: @theliterariespodcast. TikTok:...

    • 46 min

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4 Ratings

4 Ratings

Addieboo24 ,

So down to earth and funny

These girls’ love for the written word is obvious and they make me love books more! They laugh, call each other out, and offer such insight into all things literary - the writing and the reading! Look forward to each episode!

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