Two Men and an English Major

Lyn G.
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Two blue-collar working men get a lesson in literature from an English teacher with ten years of experience and a Master's degree in Literature and Film.

Episodes

  1. 5d ago

    Troy Story 2

    After a wild few week hiatus, the gang is back with the continuation of their summary of The Iliad. Lyn takes great pleasure in the gods' motivations, Ben critiques ancient Greek battle tactics, and Jordan explains what high school was like for him in the early 2000s.

    1h 7m

  2. Apr 27

    Troy Story

    We begin our journey through the Trojan war with "The Iliad"! Lyn makes videogame references, Ben reminds us of Reddit, and Jordan bemoans the stupidity of the Greek gods.

    1h 5m

  3. Apr 20

    Wuthering Heights of Toxicity

    We finally reach the threatened Wuthering Heights. Lyn bemoans the existence of Byronic heroes, Jordan is concerned for child welfare, and Ben freaks out at Heathcliff's graveyard antics.

    1h 13m

  4. Apr 7

    The Adventures of Huckleberry Feral

    This week, we have special guests, Lyn's parents! Everyone has fun learning about the deep south, feral children, morality, and whether or not Tom Sawyer can be redeemed.

    1h 31m

  5. Mar 29

    Dr. Morality and his Alter Ego

    The gang tackles a short story from the infamous Victorians: Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde! Lyn bemoans the connection between beauty and virtue, Ben warns against using drugs to rewire your brain, and Jordan tries to cast an SNL parody.

    52 min

  6. Mar 23

    100 Years of Circles

    This week the gang talks about 100 Years of Solitude, the quintessential piece of Latin American Magical Realism. Lyn complains about time not making sense, Ben is deeply concerned about incest, and Jordan asks for a shiny Buendia.

    1 hr

  7. Mar 15

    Much Ado About (Missing) Brain Cells

    This week the guys learn about Lyn's favorite Shakespeare comedy and some of the terrifying things people will do when they are in love, on stage, and missing brain cells.

    1h 7m

  8. Mar 3

    Beowulf and His Retirement Dragon

    Today we're going back to the roots of English Poetics with Beowulf! The original Old English Epic Poem. The gang talks about vikings, monsters, jesusification, and more on today's episode.

    1h 5m

  9. Feb 22

    Simping for Gatsby

    This week we delve into the 1920's and discuss the quintessential American Novel: The Great Gatsby. Lyn enjoys the boys freaking out about cheating spouses and car accidents while trying to emphasize that symbolism is very important to this book.

    1h 18m

  10. Feb 15

    Hamlet and the Frat Bros

    This week, Lyn introduces the guys to Shakespearian tragedy through Hamlet! Pirates, insanity, dead fathers, personality swaps... It's all here and much more.

    1h 24m

  11. Feb 9

    Alice and Her Nonsense

    Lyn introduces the guys to Alice and how seeing the world from a ten-year-old's perspective can get kind of... Nonsensical.

    56 min
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Two blue-collar working men get a lesson in literature from an English teacher with ten years of experience and a Master's degree in Literature and Film.

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