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East of Eden Read-Along: Chapters 7-9
In this episode we cover Chapters 7-9 of East of Eden (pages 54-98 if you’re reading along with the Steinbeck Centennial Edition). We are committed to being a SPOILER-FREE podcast. We will only be discussing what has happened through Chapter 9.
From now through January 20, 2026, join us every Tuesday for a new episode where we break down the novel chapter by chapter in preparation for Netflix's East of Eden miniseries. Next week we’re breaking down Chapters 10-14.
Content warning: due to the nature of East of Eden’s story and characters, throughout this read-along we’ll be touching on some mature and complex themes, including but not limited to violence, abuse, suicide, alcoholism, racism, war, death, and sex work. If those topics are difficult for you, please listen with care.
Like, Subscribe, and follow us on Instagram and TikTok @pigheadedandwellread. You can also find us on Spotify and Apple Podcasts.
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(0:00) Episode Introduction and 3 Sentence Summary
(2:51) Chapter 7
(32:40) Chapter 8
(1:00:27) Chapter 9
(1:14:30) Nate’s Takes!
(1:18:55) East of Ethan
(1:22:56) Netflix Adaptation Notes
(1:27:41) Steinbeck Stats
(1:30:18) Nate’s Predictions and Wrap Up
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By Ethan Rowley and Nate SkidmoreIn this episode we cover Chapters 7-9 of East of Eden (pages 54-98 if you’re reading along with the Steinbeck Centennial Edition). We are committed to being a SPOILER-FREE podcast. We will only be discussing what has happened through Chapter 9.
From now through January 20, 2026, join us every Tuesday for a new episode where we break down the novel chapter by chapter in preparation for Netflix's East of Eden miniseries. Next week we’re breaking down Chapters 10-14.
Content warning: due to the nature of East of Eden’s story and characters, throughout this read-along we’ll be touching on some mature and complex themes, including but not limited to violence, abuse, suicide, alcoholism, racism, war, death, and sex work. If those topics are difficult for you, please listen with care.
Like, Subscribe, and follow us on Instagram and TikTok @pigheadedandwellread. You can also find us on Spotify and Apple Podcasts.
Feel free to DM us or email us at [email protected]
(0:00) Episode Introduction and 3 Sentence Summary
(2:51) Chapter 7
(32:40) Chapter 8
(1:00:27) Chapter 9
(1:14:30) Nate’s Takes!
(1:18:55) East of Ethan
(1:22:56) Netflix Adaptation Notes
(1:27:41) Steinbeck Stats
(1:30:18) Nate’s Predictions and Wrap Up