Didn't Read It

Grace Todd

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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    Part Two: Captive Keyhole Capers: Guy de Maupassant's "Boule de Suif"

    Send us Fan Mail Here is part TWO of our foray into Guy de Maupassant's famous tale of the Franco-Prussian war--a meditation on what we ask of each other, who really suffers during wartime, and how the rich basically always suck no matter where they're from. If you didn't listen to part one, maybe go back and check that one out first! XOXO Support the show

    1 giờ 8 phút

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    Skirt Lunches and War Zones: Guy de Maupassant's "Boule de Suif"

    Send us Fan Mail Hey hey, did you miss us???? Just to reiterate what I said in the beginning of the episode: we'll have a sporadic summer schedule, with the goal of getting back to posting regularly in the fall, because I became a PARENT and it is DISTRACTING.  In the meantime, here is part one of our foray into Guy de Maupassant's famous tale of the Franco-Prussian war--a meditation on what we ask of each other, who really suffers during wartime, and how the rich basically always suck no matter where they're from. Enjoy! Love you lots!! Support the show

    1 giờ 12 phút

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    What We Do for Country: "War," by Luigi Pirandello

    Send us Fan Mail Where does war happen--in our hearts or on our phones? We're discussing Luigi Pirandello's classic short story "War," along with propaganda, the torment nexus, and why we keep feeding kids to the metaphorical woodchipper.  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 2.0" -Thankful to MusOpen for our closing music, "The Damnation of Faust Op. 24 - Hungarian March" Support the show

    57 phút

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    Death, Daughters and Bugs Bunny: The Sixth Fragment of the Canterbury Tales

    Send us Fan Mail WE'RE BACK, DID YOU MISS US It's the sixth fragment of the Canterbury Tales, and we're hanging with our buddy Chaucie while we learn about filial piety, fancast a Looney Tunes adaptation, and ponder the position of women in the collapsing Republic (not that one). 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 2.0" -Thankful to MusOpen for our closing music, "Medieval Dance Tunes Medly" Support the show

    1 giờ 25 phút

  5. 14/12/2025

    Ghosts of the Middle Class: "A Strange Christmas Game," by Charlotte Riddell

    Send us Fan Mail It's our traditional Christmas Haunt, and we're joined by bestie of the pod Maddie Wood to discuss Charlotte Riddell's "A Strange Christmas Game"! Come crash the holiday party as we talk haunted estates, the nouveau riche, sword fights, bridge, and whether demolition is just as good as an exorcism.  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 Jess Versus (@jessversus on Instagram) for our perfect logo and other assorted beautiful artworks -Thankful to William Albritton for our incredible theme song, "Books 2.0" -Thankful to Joshua Spacht for our closing music, "Carol of the Night Bells." Support the show

    1 giờ 23 phút

  6. 19/10/2025

    Bedrot and the Rest Cure: Charlotte Perkins Gilman's "The Yellow Wallpaper"

    Send us Fan Mail It's spooky season, and this year the tradwife life is the most haunted house of all! Join us as we explore "The Yellow Wallpaper," Charlotte Perkins Gilman's immortal, haunting tale of entrapment, madness, and marriage.  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 Jess Versus (@jessversus on Instagram) for our perfect logo and other assorted beautiful artworks -Thankful to William Albritton for our incredible theme song, "Books 2.0" -Thankful to Material Gurl for our closing music, "Bats in the Foundry." Support the show

    1 giờ 39 phút

  7. 21/09/2025

    Nobody Loves Edwardian Farce Anymore: P.G. Wodehouse with Zach Weinersmith

    Send us Fan Mail Please note: Zach would like everyone to know that he KNOWS Wodehouse's lovely wife was named ETHEL, not EDITH, and he misspoke! Forgive him, if you'll be so kind.  We're indulging in a little Edwardian farce with the best to ever do it--humorist and all-around funny guy P.G. Wodehouse! Join us and cartoonist/author/also all-around funny guy Zach Weindersmith as we take a jaunt through the life and works of the creator of the immortal Jeeves and Wooster.  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 Jess Versus (@jessversus on Instagram) for our perfect logo and other assorted beautiful artworks -Thankful to William Albritton for our incredible theme song, "Books 2.0" -Thankful to Sam Barsh for our closing music, Scott's Planes Support the show

    1 giờ 30 phút

  8. 03/08/2025

    Kid Lit and Preparing to Die: John Newbury's "The History of Little Goody Two-Shoes"

    Send us Fan Mail Season 2 finale! OMG!! If you want to keep up with us, go and subscribe at https://gracetodd.substack.com/ to stay in the loop!!  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 Jess Versus (@jessversus on Instagram) for our perfect logo and other assorted beautiful artworks -Thankful to William Albritton for our incredible theme song, "Books 2.0" -Thankful to MusOpen.Org for our closing music, "A Curious Story" from Robert Schumann's Scenes From Childhood. Support the show

    1 giờ 33 phút
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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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  • Nhà sáng tạo
    Grace Todd
  • Năm hoạt động
    2023 - 2026
  • Tập
    91
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    Thô tục
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    © 2026 Didn't Read It
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