Kurt Vonneguys

This podcast got me excited about reading again

Really well done and entertaining, I’m just not sure they understand everything that Vonnegut was trying to say. I started with the episode on Slaughterhouse Five, and the discussion of the book was well done but when they tried exploring some of the deeper meanings it was clear they didn’t really get some of it. The segment where they try to discuss sexism and racism was pretty cringey only because they view it through an extreme leftist lens. Anything that wasn’t positive about women was sexist and anything that wasn’t positive about people of color was racist, even though there was nothing inherently sexist or racist about any of the examples. Yeah, that’s a current problem that goes far beyond this podcast, just something to be aware of since it undermines their credibility and it detracts from the podcast. With a little more research and a little less bias this would be just about ideal.

I wanna hear your views on the new Documentary out soon!!!!

This is great for long-time Vonnegut fans and people just picking up the book. I love how much research the hosts put into each book and how it relates to KVJ's other books and SciFi/literature in general. They really engage with the themes of the books, provide a detailed description of the plot, and aren't afraid to point out where Kurt came up short, particularly his sexism. It really helps you appreciate & understand the full context of his work, and revisit classics you've read years ago.