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A podcast in which five idiots get together to discuss the finest works of classic literature.Listen to them struggle with subtexts, historical contexts, symbolism and the minor fact that none of th... more
FAQs about Faking Lit:How many episodes does Faking Lit have?The podcast currently has 122 episodes available.
July 02, 2018Episode 65 - Murder on the Orient Express by Agatha Christie (with Ben Lund-Conlon!)THE LOST EPISODE!In which the Idiots failed to record an episode properly, and subsequently only salvaged half an episode from the mess. Apologies for the long rambling introduction at the beginning. Feel free to skip past the five minute mark if you're adverse to mid range vocal fry....more42minPlay
June 25, 2018Episode 64 - The Crying of Lot 49 by Thomas Pynchon (with Nathan Roberts!)In which the Idiots discuss Thomas Pynchon's cult novel of paranoia and mail conspiracy "The Crying of Lot 49" - discuss Bruce Forsythe's last show "Strictly Sane" - why does Batman love beating up mentally ill people? - a cat barber gives dating tips.With Special Guest Experts Nathan Roberts and Edward Pomblebee, a cat barber....more1h 24minPlay
June 18, 2018Episode 63 - The Silence of the Lambs by Thomas Harris (with Fitzgerald Honger!)In which the Idiots discuss Thomas Harris's blockbusting pot-boiler "The Silence of the Lambs" - Chin uses his powers of emergency marriage counselling to deploy some much needed couples therapy - repeatedly plug a wallpaper business - discuss the proper way to eat a tasty sandwich - bring a new life into the world.Featuring Special Guest Experts Fitzgerald Honger and our favourite couple in crime Carlos Lopez & Maria Rosa Chiquita Lopez-Gonzalez....more1h 30minPlay
June 11, 2018Episode 62 - Jane Eyre by Charlotte Bronte (with Rebekka Turner!)In which the Idiots discuss Charlotte Bronte's tale of triumph over adversity and madness "Jane Eyre" - Chin discuss his DeviantTart work and receives feedback on his pregnant Sonic the Hedgehog tart - plug the hell out of a building cleaning services company - discover the links between Jane Eyre and Harry Potter - talk about how babies are named.Featuring Special Guest Experts Rebekka Turner, Lenny London (Beefeater) and Montgomery O'McClean, building site cleaner....more1h 20minPlay
June 05, 2018Episode 61 - American Psycho by Bret Easton EllisIn which the Idiots discuss Bret Easton Ellis's infamous satire of 80s narcissism and excess "American Psycho" - question the very fabric of reality itself - butts and abs gets slapped, we don't play favourites here! - two familiar faces return...Featuring Chambers Johnstein Jr & Chambers Junestein Sr, father and son jam brewers....more1h 15minPlay
May 28, 2018Episode 60 - Portnoy's Complaint by Philip RothIn which the Idiots discuss the late Philip Roth's transgressive and sexually frank novel of American Jewish male identity - Chin reveals a hidden career working for Graham Norton - decide who's better: humans or octopuses - get some lessons in comedy from a pro.With Special Guest Expert Tom Blueman, pro comedian on the Northern Circuit....more1h 14minPlay
May 21, 2018Episode 59 - The Great Gatsby by F Scott Fitzgerald (with Emily McQuade!)In which the Idiots discuss F Scott Fitzgerald's celebrated novel of the Jazz Age and the inherent emptiness of the American Dream - watch a YouTube series in which Presidents are pranked - explore the impractical side to have a concave face - talk about fusion in all it myriad forms (mostly jazz and faces).Featuring Special Guest Experst Emily McQuade and Barney and Brad Lemonclime, twin plubmers and YouTube pranksters, among many other things.Outro Music: Bros - Panda Bear...more1h 19minPlay
May 14, 2018Episode 58 - Timeline by Michael Crichton (with Ben Lund-Conlon!)In which the Idiots discuss Michael Crichton's tales of quantum physics and medieval time hopping "Timeline" - try to stop the end of all life in the universe, or at least the end of all life with a name containing the letter "C" - try to keep the truth from a guest's girlfriend - appreciate Billy Connolly.Featuring Special Guest Experts Ben Lund-Conlon, Allessandro Bomodoro Auctioneer and Pret A Manger employee and DANOS....more1h 14minPlay
May 07, 2018Episode 57 - Rebecca by Daphne du MaurierIn which the Idiots celebrate the 80th Anniversary of Daphne du Maurier's psychological melodrama "Rebecca" - play out endless scenarios of how to behave at parties - get highly defensive for no reason - try repeatedly to end the show to no avail.Featuring Special Guest Expert Robert Downey Yoghurt, actor and bean counter.Outro music: The Fresh Prince of Bel Air theme (instrumental)...more1h 28minPlay
April 30, 2018Episode 56 - Animal Farm by George OrwellIn which the Idiots seize the means of production with George Orwell's beloved and enduring political allegory of totalitarianism, "Animal Farm" - sing and dance through a variety of musical numbers - learn about how we get gold from gold farms - somebody dies.Featuring Special Guest Expert ??? a gold prospector searching for his name....more1h 18minPlay
FAQs about Faking Lit:How many episodes does Faking Lit have?The podcast currently has 122 episodes available.