The Litcast Collective

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Updated 10/13/2024
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Education

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06/12/2023

Favourite Reads, Free Chips and BookTok Hype

A long one coming at you today! In this episode, we had the honour of sitting down and chatting with Izzy, one of our Year 8 bookworms as she discussed her past, present and future reads. Sorcha, in her now-regular guest slot, also joined us to discuss another Irish novel that she has been getting stuck into, while Laura updated us on her Read Harder challenge and Rose delved into The Midnight Library, a book that blew up on TikTok. Enjoy everyone!

06/12/2023

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50 min
08/11/2023

Updated Gothic, Historical Fiction and Knowing What You Eat

Join us for our last (and belated) episode of this season's The Lit Lounge, where we are joined once more by Sorcha to discuss the ethics of eating meat in the Ethical Carnivore, how racism can upend lives in An American Marriage, and an update on the gothic genre in Mexican Gothic. Slight Trigger warning: this episode does detail animal slaughter and hunting.

08/11/2023

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35 min
09/17/2022

King Lear Synopsis

Our podcast series provides support and extras for those studying King Lear A Level Literature or Lang/Lit. Resources referenced: numerous Twitter and departmental resources (thank you!); York Notes, Hodder Study Guide, Philip Allen Literature Guide, Connell Guides, Emma Smith's 'This is Shakespeare', Emma Smith's Oxford Lecture series, Litcharts, original source texts for critics and more. Music: IKSON (www.soundcloud.com/ikson) Twitter: @mrsbgteach; @StCyresEnglish Instagram Live Revision: @StCyresEnglish *Advisory* Mature themes discussed - not suitable for students under GCE level who are not studying the text.

09/17/2022

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10 min
11/20/2024

Beautiful Description, Crows and Airports.

In this episode, Ayah in year 9 is in the hotspot and enthuses about her top picks to read! Despite being a slow reader, she savours the words she comes across and discusses how much she loves seeing people like her in fiction. See our books on social media! TikTok: @thelitloungepodcast Instagram: @thelitloungepodcast Twitter: @thelitloungepod Facebook: @thelitloungepodcast Music by Ikson: www.soundcloud.com/ikson

11/20/2024

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32 min
10/02/2022

George, Charlie and Matilda

Croeso Nôl! In this episode, to kick off season two, we try out a new style of 3-way debate! Listen to us defend our favourite Roald Dahl protagonists in honour of Roald Dahl Day. See our books on social media! TikTok: @thelitloungepodcast Instagram: @thelitloungepodcast Twitter: @thelitloungepod Facebook: @thelitloungepodcast Music by Ikson: www.soundcloud.com/ikson

10/02/2022

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32 min
03/02/2022

Empathy, Bad Girls and the Dark Corners of the Internet

In this special episode, we chat with fellow bookworm and Science teacher Dave all about the books that have impacted and defined us. We also chat about our school Readathon launch this week! See our books on social media! TikTok @thelitloungepodcast Instagram: @thelitloungepodcast Twitter: @thelitloungepod Facebook: @thelitloungepodcast Music by Ikson: www.soundcloud.com/ikson

03/02/2022

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40 min
03/09/2022

Polar Explorers, Electric Women and Wiping Noses

In this episode, we pay homage to awesome women in literature for International Women's Day! We chat to our regular guest Grace, and Head of English Andy, about their current reads. We also announce the winner of our arty book photo competition and attempt to summarise our reading habits. UKRAINE APPEALS Government matched charity donations: https://donation.dec.org.uk/ukraine-humanitarian-appeal Red Cross https://donate.redcross.org.uk/appeal/ukraine-crisis-appeal Save the Children https://www.support-savethechildren.org/ More charities and information can be found here: https://www.cafonline.org/home/how-to-donate-to-charities-supporting-people-in-ukraine-crisis See our books on social media! TikTok @thelitloungepodcast Instagram: @thelitloungepodcast Twitter: @thelitloungepod Facebook: @thelitloungepodcast Music by Ikson: www.soundcloud.com/ikson

03/09/2022

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47 min
04/09/2022

Secret Bunkers, Intergalactic Hitchhikers and Goosebumps

IN this episode, we welcome some fantastic students who share their writing exploits and favourite reads. We also share some of our favourite series and chat about our next exciting giveaway! UKRAINE APPEALS Government matched charity donations: https://donation.dec.org.uk/ukraine-humanitarian-appeal Red Cross https://donate.redcross.org.uk/appeal/ukraine-crisis-appeal Save the Children https://www.support-savethechildren.org/ More charities and information can be found here: https://www.cafonline.org/home/how-to-donate-to-charities-supporting-people-in-ukraine-crisis See our books on social media! TikTok @thelitloungepodcast Instagram: @thelitloungepodcast Twitter: @thelitloungepod Facebook: @thelitloungepodcast Music by Ikson: www.soundcloud.com/ikson

04/09/2022

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53 min
02/18/2025

An Inspector Calls: Love

An educational podcast covering GCSE Literature revision and notes. Today we take a look at the theme of love inAn Inspector Callsand how it is shown through the actions and reactions of characters. Follow us on social media for more English advice and revision: Twitter: @mrsbgteach Youtube (live sessions): @litcastrevision Our reading for pleasure podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/5ToGoQY1926hvLLzmyBfhC?si=31b680c1a6f94e1b Music: IKSON (available on Soundcloud)

02/18/2025

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10 min
02/17/2025

An Inspector Calls: Responsibility

An educational podcast covering GCSE Literature revision and notes. Today we take a look at the theme of responsibility inAn Inspector Callsand how it is shown through the actions and reactions of characters. Follow us on social media for more English advice and revision: Twitter: @mrsbgteach Youtube (live sessions): @litcastrevision Our reading for pleasure podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/5ToGoQY1926hvLLzmyBfhC?si=31b680c1a6f94e1b Music: IKSON (available on Soundcloud)

02/17/2025

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9 min

Podcast exploring a range of literature from all eras and genres.