We continue to discuss the Freddy the Pig series, by Walter R. Brooks, illustrated by Kurt Weise. In this episode, we talk about book #6: Freddy the Politician.

In this episode…

-Ethan’s rabbit hole (…I mean… nostalgia)

-A Foreward Discussion

-”Where are Ella and Everett?”

-Math with Mr. Brooks.

-The Weapon of Laughter.

-”What about Bugs?”

Your hosts:

• Josiah Willitz

• Michael Lilienthal

• Ethan Bartlett

Music by Josiah Willitz, Lyrics from Freddy Goes to Florida.

Thanks to Olivia Marth for our Logo & Podcast Art!

Our fifth meeting to discuss the Freddy the Pig series, by Walter R. Brooks, illustrated by Kurt Weise. In this episode, we talk about book #5: The Clockwork Twin.

In this episode…

-Ethan, once again, has nothing to say

-John Davison Rockefeller

-The problematic gypsy passage

-Corporate punishment

-Masonry

-Adoniram and Hermione

-We rank the books

-We acknowledge comments

Your hosts:

• Josiah Willitz

• Michael Lilienthal

• Ethan Bartlett

Music by Josiah Willitz, Lyrics from Freddy Goes to Florida.

Thanks to Olivia Marth for our Logo & Podcast Art!

Our fourth meeting to discuss the Freddy the Pig series, by Walter R. Brooks, illustrated by Kurt Weise. In this episode, we talk about book #4: The Story of Freginald.

In this episode…

-Josiah needs to work on starting podcasts.

-Ethan has nothing to say.

-Josiah and Ethan both feel the need to add to Michael’s history report.

-Chapter 1: ”A Boy Named Sue”

-The Confederacy is finally defeated.

-Freddy FINALLY shows up.

-Ethan brings in Herodotus.

Your hosts:

• Josiah Willitz

• Michael Lilienthal

• Ethan Bartlett

Music by Josiah Willitz, Lyrics from Freddy Goes to Florida.

Thanks to Olivia Marth for our Logo & Podcast Art!

Our third meeting to discuss the Freddy the Pig series, by Walter R. Brooks, illustrated by Kurt Weise. In this episode, we talk about book #3: Freddy The Detective.

These kids books have been influential since the first one came out in the 1920s. Over 2 dozen books exist in the series, and your hosts will read and discuss all of them.

The discussion follows the basic outline:

1. Ethan’s Nostalgia Corner

2. Michael’s Historical Background

3. Josiah’s Plot Summary

4. General Discussion, and One-Liners

Your hosts:

• Josiah Willitz

• Michael Lilienthal

• Ethan Bartlett

Music by Josiah Willitz, Lyrics from Freddy Goes to Florida.

Thanks to Olivia Marth for our Logo & Podcast Art!

The basics of our new podcast: Freddy Goes to a Podcast.

Your hosts:

• Josiah Willitz

• Michael Lilienthal

• Ethan Bartlett

Music by Josiah Willitz.

Thanks to Olivia Marth for our Logo & Podcast Art!

Our second meeting to discuss the Freddy the Pig series, by Walter R. Brooks, illustrated by Kurt Weise. In this episode, we talk about book #2: Freddy Goes to the North Pole.

These kids books have been influential since the first one came out in the 1920s. Over 2 dozen books exist in the series, and your hosts will read and discuss all of them.

The discussion follows the basic outline:

1. Ethan’s Nostalgia Corner

2. Michael’s Historical Background

3. Josiah’s Plot Summary

4. General Discussion, and One-Liners

Your hosts:

• Josiah Willitz

• Michael Lilienthal

• Ethan Bartlett

Music by Josiah Willitz, Lyrics from Freddy Goes to Florida.

Thanks to Olivia Marth for our Logo & Podcast Art!

It’s the first in the Freddy the Pig series, by Walter R. Brooks, illustrated by Kurt Weise.

These kids books have been influential since the first one came out in the 1920s. Over 2 dozen books exist in the series, and your hosts will read and discuss all of them.

The discussion follows the basic outline:

Ethan’s Nostalgia Corner

Michael’s Historical Background

Josiah’s Plot Summary

General Discussion, and One-Liners

Your hosts:

Josiah Willitz

Michael Lilienthal

Ethan Bartlett

Music by Josiah Willitz, Lyrics from Freddy Goes to Florida.

Thanks to Olivia Marth for our Logo & Podcast Art!