Half Glass

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What began as a social experiment involving people’s most closely guarded secrets has developed into a study of secrets and scandal throughout history and how they impacted lives. From stone tablets to TikTok, secrets have fascinated others since the beginning of time, so let’s dive in. Topics include: history, literature, sociology, gossip, and psychology

  1. 04/02/2021 ·  Bonus

    Ri is taking some sick days

    Hi everyone, this is Ri’s husband Trey. Unfortunately, she’s come down with what we’re hoping is bronchitis, but she’s recently developed a fever so she’s waiting for her COVID results just in case. Thanks for your understanding.

  2. 03/29/2021

    The First Dracula: Vlad the Impaler

    We all know of Count Dracula, the infamous title character of Bram Stoker's novel, but have you heard of his namesake? Vlad the Impaler had a vicious reign as a ruler of Wallachia in the 15th century. Due to a volatile political landscape and a penchant for violence, the original Dracula is a renowned Romanian folk hero to this day. Was he an authoritarian tyrant or a sadistic psychopath? Are the two mutually exclusive?

  3. 03/27/2021 ·  Bonus

    The Original Little Mermaid: A Study in Underwater Stalking? (Full Story by Hans Christian Anderson)

    To apologize for our unexpected mid-season break, today Ri is narrating the original story of The Little Mermaid as published by Hans Christian Anderson in 1836. Unlike the Disney-fied version, this tale is sordid and disturbing, featuring an unrequited obsession that escalated to stalking. By today's standards, this fairytale is not fit at all for your child's bedtime. There are countless ways to interpret the story, but Ri's personal favorite is as a warning to the young ladies of the 19th century to guard their hearts from the whims of men, when one rash decision could lead to the "ruin" of both them and their family. She also enjoys occasionally reading it as a psychological thriller, but, again, there are many different ways to analyze it. Our regularly scheduled content will resume March 29, 2021 at 10 AM CST, featuring the original Dracula, Picasso, and, of course, more literary greats. If you have any feedback or thoughts on the show, feel free to contact us at halfglasspodcast@gmail.com!

  4. 03/19/2021

    The Ballad of Reading Gaol--Oscar Wilde's Prison Experience

    After Oscar Wilde was released from prison in 1897, he wrote of his profound experience in The Ballad of Reading Gaol. Published under a pseudonym, it was a stunning success in its time and a huge scandal when he revealed he was behind it.

  5. 03/17/2021

    Oscar Wilde: An Untamed Story

    Happy St. Patrick’s Day! In honor of the holiday, today we’re focusing on Irish poet, playwright, and novelist, Oscar Wilde, whose life was as fantastical as his fiction. He was nurtured by intellectuals, educated by the Greats, and trapped in an era without remorse.

  6. 03/15/2021

    The Crown Mentality—Nerissa and Katherine Bowes-Lyon

    The British royal family may have asked Harry and Meghan to hide their bouts of mental illness, but it’s far from the first time they’ve tried to keep mental illness in the closet. This episode of Half Glass focuses on the hidden cousins of Queen Elizabeth II, herself.

  7. 03/12/2021

    Zelda Sayre: The Girl Before Fitzgerald

    In this companion episode to our Zelda Fitzgerald segment, Ri reads a rare short story from Zelda’s time in high school.

  8. 03/10/2021

    Zelda Fitzgerald: Dancing in the Shadows

    Scholars have split opinions on Zelda Fitzgerald, but no one can deny she led an interesting life. Almost a century later, her story still shines. The original flapper, a writer in her own right, and the muse for her husband, F. Scott Fitzgerald, Zelda’s life was a charmed one—just not the one she wanted.

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What began as a social experiment involving people’s most closely guarded secrets has developed into a study of secrets and scandal throughout history and how they impacted lives. From stone tablets to TikTok, secrets have fascinated others since the beginning of time, so let’s dive in. Topics include: history, literature, sociology, gossip, and psychology

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  • Creator
    Half Glass
  • Years Active
    2021
  • Episodes
    15
  • Rating
    Clean
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