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Join Comedy Performers Sam Sheldon and Howard Grater as they challenge one another to write a completely new story based on the title of a famous piece of literature. Merch Store: https://literal-literature.teemill.com

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Join Comedy Performers Sam Sheldon and Howard Grater as they challenge one another to write a completely new story based on the title of a famous piece of literature. Merch Store: https://literal-literature.teemill.com

    Trainspotting

    Trainspotting

    Surprise! We're back. Just for one more episode this series though. Was the wait worth it? Almost certainly not.This week finally see's Irvine Welsh's seminal phenomenon hung drawn and quartered by Howard as the lads cope with an attempt at topical humour, characters that are essentially impossible to pull off, and some pretty intense WiFi issues.Hosts: Howard Grater and Sam Sheldon'Trainspotting' Written By Howard GraterMerch Store: https://literal-literature.teemill.comTwitter: https://twit...

    • 37 min
    A Study In Scarlet

    A Study In Scarlet

    MYSTERY! INTRIGUE! PODCAST! This week Sam tackles the Arthur Conan Doyle classic 'A Study In Scarlet'. Will the mystery be solved? Will Sam and Howard be able to complete a read through without any mistakes? Will the podcast be released on time? All this and more will be answered in this latest episode!Hosts: Sam Sheldon and Howard Grater'A Study In Scarlet' Written By Sam SheldonMerch Store: https://literal-literature.teemill.comTwitter: https://twitter.com/LiteralLitPodInstagram: @LiteralLi...

    • 46 min
    One Hundred Years of Solitude

    One Hundred Years of Solitude

    This week the lads tackle Gabriel Garcia Marquez' debut novel. Or is it? Either way, this is the hand that's been dealt. Plus, a brand new sponsor and the inaugural outing of the greatest game ever played. 'What's Howard Dropping on his Desk'?Hosts: Howard Grater and Sam Sheldon'One Hundred Years of Solitude' Written By Howard GraterMerch Store: https://literal-literature.teemill.comTwitter: https://twitter.com/LiteralLitPodInstagram: @LiteralLiteraturePodEmail: literalliterature.podcast@gmai...

    • 51 min
    A Sleep Walker's Guide To Dancing

    A Sleep Walker's Guide To Dancing

    This week things get a little bit weird as Sam and Howard take on their first evening recording session. Sam has brought his version of Mira Jacob's debut novel 'A Sleepwalker's Guide To Dancing' to the reading table, and the guys reminisce about the good old days in what is one of the oddest episodes so far!Merch Store: https://literal-literature.teemill.comHosts: Sam Sheldon and Howard Grater'A Sleep Walker's Guide To Dancing Written By Sam SheldonTwitter: https://twitter.com/LiteralLitPodI...

    • 42 min
    The Time Traveller's Wife

    The Time Traveller's Wife

    This week Howard takes the helm with a much needed steady hand as he tackles Audrey Niffenegger's debut novel in the only way he knows how. By rehashing some of his previous work. Todays offering includes sci-fi quizzes, jingles, and even a brand new sponsor. Exciting!Hosts: Howard grater and Sam Sheldon'The Time Traveller's Wife' Written by: Howard graterMerch Store: https://literal-literature.teemill.comTwitter: https://twitter.com/LiteralLitPodInstagram: @LiteralLiteraturePodEmail: literal...

    • 43 min
    The Wasp Factory

    The Wasp Factory

    We're back! For real this time! It's Episode 1 of Season 2 and Sam & Howard are back sending only the best of Literature based comedy into your lugs! This week Sam is tackling 'The Wasp Factory' a book that both he and Howard know nothing about. Hosts: Sam Sheldon and Howard GraterGuest Starring: Harriett Neville'The Wasp Factory' Written By Sam SheldonMerch Store: https://literal-literature.teemill.comTwitter: https://twitter.com/LiteralLitPodInstagram: @LiteralLiteraturePodE...

    • 36 min

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NickEE89 ,

5 stars

First of all, what a unique concept. Secondly, the hosts are great and the episodes are hilarious. Third, episodes are on the shorter side, which is a nice change of pace. Highly recommended!

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