Talking Leaves

Ms. Kyra
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Talking Leaves

Classic texts, contemporary novels, poetry, professional and personal development books — all things books and reading. On the podcast, I break down texts, analyze important passages, discuss central themes, and and other juicy things you likely won't learn in a textbook. Other episodes will feature me (and hopefully a few others!), discussing teaching and learning and how to make both a bit more manageable and fun. This is an educational and literary podcast in which we will dig into the context and content of various literary pieces. The goal of this podcast: read and learn!

  1. Episode 15: Poetry - Nourish Your Soul with “Wild Geese” by Mary Oliver

    02/05/2021

    Episode 15: Poetry - Nourish Your Soul with “Wild Geese” by Mary Oliver

    In the first episode of our new series, all about Poetry, we look at my favorite poem: "Wild Geese" by Mary Oliver. With deceptive simplicity, Oliver's poem releases readers of their guilt and worries, and offers them a safe place to rest. All this, while reminding audiences of an instinctive and necessary imperative: heed the call of life, of the world.  Listen in as we review the beauty of the poem through an approachable investigation of this work: the meaning, structure, poetic techniques, and favorite lines.  Want more? Check out letters-leaves.com for all the goods, included a hand-illustrated printable of this poem! ------- Song: DayFox - Lioness (Instrumental) https://soundcloud.com/dayfox/dayfox-lioness-instrumental-vlog-version Creative Commons — Attribution 3.0 — CC BY 3.0 Free Download: https://musiclib.net/2Mck2GO Music promoted by Music Library – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UkGASPkDpGE

    24 min

  2. 12/02/2020

    Episode 14: The Odyssey - Vengeance with a Side of Vengeance

    In this episode, we see the conclusion and culmination of Odysseus’ homecoming. All of the foreshadowing we’ve talked about, and the justice we’ve yearned to see, comes about, and then some! It’s really quite intense. There is no mercy, there are no pardons. There is only Odysseus and Athena, and their sidekicks Telemachus and Eumeaus, raining down justice and vengeance on the suitors… and on others. We see the epic end to this epic tale. ---- Music Used in this Podcast: Track: Odessa — LiQWYD & Scandinavianz [Audio Library Release] Music provided by Audio Library Plus Watch: youtu.be/jNy-Dp3lgcg Free Download / Stream: alplus.io/odessa

    38 min
  3. Episode 13: The Odyssey - Reunited, and it Feels So... Sad

    11/30/2020

    Episode 13: The Odyssey - Reunited, and it Feels So... Sad

    In this episode, we review summaries of Book 13-15 and dig into Books 16 & 17. We see the beginning of Part Two of The Odyssey: The Homecoming. As such a title indicates, we see the homecoming, finally, of Odysseus as well as the reunions this brings about. Odysseus is reunited with his home, Ithaca. Odysseus is reunited with his son, Telemachus. Lastly, Odysseus is reunited with his most loyal dog, Argos.  ---- Music Used in this Podcast: Track: Odessa — LiQWYD & Scandinavianz [Audio Library Release] Music provided by Audio Library Plus Watch: youtu.be/jNy-Dp3lgcg Free Download / Stream: alplus.io/odessa

    32 min
  4. Episode 12: The Odyssey - The Destructresses of The Odyssey

    11/15/2020

    Episode 12: The Odyssey - The Destructresses of The Odyssey

    In this episode, we look at Book 12 of The Odyssey. Odysseus wraps up telling his tale of mistakes and heroics to King Alcinous, and in these tales we see Odysseus survive three destructresses (destructive/seductive monsters) who seek to kill him: the Sirens, Scylla, and Charybdis. In the end, Odysseus alone lives to tell the tale, after his men are smote, struck down, by Zeus for eating Helios', the sun gods', cattle. Lo-oo-oooonely, Odysseus washes up on Ogygia, the home of Calypso. We know what happens there!  ---- Music Used in this Podcast: Track: Odessa — LiQWYD & Scandinavianz [Audio Library Release] Music provided by Audio Library Plus Watch: youtu.be/jNy-Dp3lgcg Free Download / Stream: alplus.io/odessa

    23 min
  5. Episode 11: The Odyssey - Ghosts of Friendships' Past

    11/15/2020

    Episode 11: The Odyssey - Ghosts of Friendships' Past

    In this episode, we witness Odysseus tell King Alcinous about his journey to the Underworld where he encounters many spirits, souls, and ghosts. Some of whom he is glad to see, others he is shocked to see, and yet others, he wishes he never saw. We also learn some details about the Ancient Greeks' beliefs about the afterlife and the structure of their Underworld, also known as Hades and the Land of the Dead. --- Music Used in this Podcast: Music Credit: LAKEY INSPIRED Track Name: "Blue Boi" Music By: LAKEY INSPIRED @ @lakeyinspired Original upload HERE - www.youtube.com/watch?v=wAukv... Official "LAKEY INSPIRED" YouTube Channel HERE - www.youtube.com/channel/UCOmy... License for commercial use: Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported "Share Alike" (CC BY-SA 3.0) License. Full License HERE - creativecommons.org/licenses/... Music promoted by NCM goo.gl/fh3rEJ

    20 min
  6. Episode 10: The Odyssey -Circe, the Sorceress Without a Stone

    11/13/2020

    Episode 10: The Odyssey -Circe, the Sorceress Without a Stone

    In this episode, we take a look at Book 10, which largely entails Odysseus' and his men's encounter with Circe. But, before landing on Circe's island of Aeaea, Odysseus and Co. meet King Aiolos (alternatively spelled Aeolos), from the island of Ailo, who also happens to be the god of the wind. This seems like a great thing! And it is until it isn't. From there, Odysseus and his men find some overly friendly cannibals, the Laestrygonians, and finally wind up on Aeaea, with the lovely sorceress, Circe. In this episode, I review what information there is about Circe in The Odyssey and what isn't. --- Music Used in this Podcast: Music Credit: LAKEY INSPIRED Track Name: "Blue Boi" Music By: LAKEY INSPIRED @ @lakeyinspired Original upload HERE - www.youtube.com/watch?v=wAukv... Official "LAKEY INSPIRED" YouTube Channel HERE - www.youtube.com/channel/UCOmy... License for commercial use: Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported "Share Alike" (CC BY-SA 3.0) License. Full License HERE - creativecommons.org/licenses/... Music promoted by NCM goo.gl/fh3rEJ

    20 min
  7. Episode 9: The Odyssey - Polyphemus, Blinded by the Light!

    11/13/2020

    Episode 9: The Odyssey - Polyphemus, Blinded by the Light!

    In this episode, we resume our reading and discussion of Book 9 and we find ourselves in a cyclops cave, because Odysseus didn’t listen to his men when they begged him to just steal food and goods from the giant beast, even though Odysseus had a gut feeling the encounter with the giant brute would not go well… We also resume with the cyclops snacking on Odysseus’ men… We look at what genius scheme Odysseus comes up with a genius plan for revenge and escape. ---- Music Used in this Podcast: Track: Odessa — LiQWYD & Scandinavianz [Audio Library Release] Music provided by Audio Library Plus Watch: youtu.be/jNy-Dp3lgcg Free Download / Stream: alplus.io/odessa

    22 min
  8. Episode 8: The Odyssey - Flower Eaters and Man Eaters

    11/13/2020

    Episode 8: The Odyssey - Flower Eaters and Man Eaters

    In this episode, we hear from Odysseus himself about a few trials and monsters after leaving Troy. In particular, we hear about his men and the Lotus Eaters and the infamous Polyphemus, the cyclops. Odysseus takes us back in time to right after he and his men leave Troy and head for home... with a few gods-given detours. ---- Music Used in this Podcast: Track: Odessa — LiQWYD & Scandinavianz [Audio Library Release] Music provided by Audio Library Plus Watch: youtu.be/jNy-Dp3lgcg Free Download / Stream: alplus.io/odessa

    28 min
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Classic texts, contemporary novels, poetry, professional and personal development books — all things books and reading. On the podcast, I break down texts, analyze important passages, discuss central themes, and and other juicy things you likely won't learn in a textbook. Other episodes will feature me (and hopefully a few others!), discussing teaching and learning and how to make both a bit more manageable and fun. This is an educational and literary podcast in which we will dig into the context and content of various literary pieces. The goal of this podcast: read and learn!

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  • Creator
    Ms. Kyra
  • Years Active
    2K
  • Episodes
    15
  • Rating
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    © Ms. Kyra

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