Faking Lit

Faking Lit

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Faking Lit episodes

  • Episode 29 - IT by Stephen King
    In which the Idiots discuss Stephen King's classic tale of sewer clowns, childhood and 50s nostalgia - learn about sperm counts - examine the influence of the Gaulier Clown School on the novel.
    Featuring a very Special Guest Expert, retired footballer and film buff Michael Owen.
    1 hr 20 min
  • Episode 28 - A Tale of Two Cities by Charles Dickens
    In which the Idiots discuss Charles Dickens's epic tale of love and sacrifice in the French Revolution "A Tale of Two Cities" - reveal the mystical secrets of the Beefeaters - take sides in the upcoming class war -and we DO NOT take a trip to Opposite Land.
    With returning guest philanthropist and Subway sandwich artist Serge Pistache and Special Guest Expert Lenny London, one of the Her Majesty's Beefeaters.
    1 hr 21 min
  • Episode 27 - Never Let Me Go by Kazuo Ishiguro (with Tom Redman!)
    The Idiots discuss Kazuo Ishiguro's haunting and moving tale of clones and the human condition - debate the existence of free will - what ARE you going to do with all that bum-fluff anyway? - what to do if you're ever in a room with TWO Johnny Depps - Apps for organ donations.
    Featuring Special Guest Expert Tom Redman and Siddartha Bookherjee, a well-being guru.
    1 hr 11 min
  • Episode 26 - Mockingjay by Suzanne Collins (with Tom Redman!)
    In which the Idiots conclude their discussion of The Hunger Games Trilogy with the last book in the series "Mockingjay" - discuss what makes for a dramatically satisfying death in real life and wonder why the book is so obsessed with bread.
    Featuring Special Guest Experts Tom Redman and committed Atheist and Brain Guy, Ham Sarris.
    1 hr 3 min
  • Episode 25 - Catching Fire by Suzanne Collins
    In which the Idiots discuss the second book in The Hunger Games Trilogy, "Catching Fire" - sing songs which consist of only one chord - explore the power dynamics within the room based upon race and gender - talk about the time Lenny Kravitz's penis burst forth upon an unsuspecting public.
    Featuring Special Guest Expert Cookie Kavanagh, a girl who Chin found sleeping on his couch.
    1 hr 9 min
  • Episode 24 - The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins
    In which The Idiots discuss "The Hunger Games" by Suzanne Collins - Dan deconstructs the formula for every joke on Have I Got News For You in order to get a job on the show - Chin professes his love for the band Death Grips - lay out various strategies for winning The Hunger Games - list various recipes involving cheese on toast and mashed potatoes.
    Featuring Special Guest Expert Malcolm Rapeseed, celebrity chef and restaurateur.
    1 hr 8 min
  • Episode 23 - Cider With Rosie by Laurie Lee (with Jonny Gillam and Lucy Roper!)
    In which the Idiots discuss a bygone era and much country life in "Cider With Rosie" by Laurie Lee - debate how reliable Laurie Lee's memory is - make enemies of all people who live in the country - solve a murder - wonder whether offering to sand a table with your tongue is an effective seduction technique .
    Featuring Special Guest Experts Jonny Gillam and Lucy Roper, plus returning to the show once more Donnie Bagels and a surprise cameo from Steve Koenig.
    1 hr 12 min
  • Bonus Wee Man Update
    We seriously over-ran during the Jane Austen episode and so a vitally important Wee Man update had to be cut out of the episode. But we felt we owed it to those who are committed to the search for Wee Man (there are dozens of us! Dozens!) to release this bonus special episode.
    9 min
  • Episode 22 - Treasure Island by Robert Louis Stevenson (with Jonny Gillam and Lucy Roper!)
    In which the Idiots discuss Robert Louis Stevenson's classic adventure story - examine the complex psychodrama that is the relationship between Jim Hawkins and the multiple adult men who want his friendship - look deeper into Long John Silver's much glossed over qualities as a cook - debate what makes a good father figure.
    Featuring Special Guest Experts Jonny Gillam, Lucy Roper and Brian McKellen, Hollywood's premier Wallpaper Consultant.
    1 hr 15 min

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A podcast in which five idiots get together to discuss the finest works of classic literature.