How I've Read

How I've Read

By John Paul ScottoArtsBooksVisual Arts
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How I've Read episodes

  • Helter Skelter

    Scotto reads Vincent Bugliosi's true crime classic about the Manson Family murders. This episode includes: Susan Atkins' grand jury testimony; tangents about manipulation, the US military, and the power of language; and a meditation about good and evil.

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    48 min
  • You Can't Hide Forever

    In this episode, Scotto connects with Jaques Lacan and interrogates the pain of hiding neurodivergence, queerness, gentleness, enthusiasm and many of his other true traits.

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    The actual title of the Lacan piece mentioned in this episode is "The Mirror Stage as Formative of the I Function." Scotto often gets titles wrong.

    27 min
  • Learning to Read

    Scotto talks about how he learned to read. This episode includes Matt Christopher, The Gettysburg Address, John Steinbeck, Ellie Weisel, Macbeth, The Catcher in The Rye, Linkin Park, and a 34-year-old NYT op-ed called "Why Ali Loved Flag Burnings."

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    34 min
  • White Crows

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    Scotto connects with Marlen Haushofer.

    33 min
  • Tom Brady Wants to Be a Better Father

    Scotto fast-forwards through The Roast of Tom Brady and feels confused about football, comedy, and meanness. Support John Paul Scotto and get exclusive episodes here: https://www.patreon.com/howiveread

    30 min
  • Beacons

    Scotto connects with Old Good Bird and Susan Steinberg.

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    27 min

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