Lit After Dark

Lit After Dark

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Lit After Dark episodes

  • Dark 303 - Adam and Eva

    Tommy, Josh, and Jenn dig into season 3, episode 3 of the incredible German language Netflix series Dark! In our spoiler-free (up to this episode) discussion, we discuss the how the alternate versions of the characters we know and love deal with the disappearance and reappearance of Mads, break down Jonas’ seeming inability not to believe anyone who mentions Martha’s name, and try to understand alt-Martha’s motivations as they are revealed to us. 

    Links to items discussed in this episode: 

    1. Montage Song - “Inside” by Chris Avantgarde Feat. Red Rosamond - https://rb.gy/m6mwlx
    2. Lion King - https://rb.gy/ti1kos
    3. Peter Pan - https://rb.gy/anrnfw


      4. 1 hr 15 min
    4. Dark 302 - The Survivors

      Tommy, Josh, and Jenn dig into season 3, episode 2 of the incredible German language Netflix series Dark! In our spoiler-free (up to this episode) discussion, we break down Katharina’s growth as she goes to the 80s to find her son, but ends up finding someone else, discuss Peter’s post-apocalyptic fathering, and fawn over the Gilded-Age aesthetic of the stranger and crew as they see a familiar face again. 

       

      NOTE: We discuss the stone family tree on the marble floor AT LENGTH. If you want to skip this discussion, then you will want to skip from 1:04 - 1:24 during Lit 101. That’s at the end of the episode, just about an hour before the end! There is also a warning before we get there in the audio. 

       

      Links to items discussed in this episode: 

      1. Montage Song - “Broken Sleep” by Agnes Obel - https://rb.gy/vubwjz
      2. Adam and Eve Painting by Lucas Cranach - https://rb.gy/8fcc9g


        3. 1 hr 36 min
      3. Dark 301 - Deja Vu

        Tommy, Josh, and Jenn dig into premier of the final season  of the incredible German language Netflix series Dark! In our spoiler-free (up to this episode) discussion, we explore an eerie alternate version of Winden, where the characters we know and love are … off from what we have come to expect, we dig into the specific changes and the implications of those changes, and follow Jonas as he desperately searches for his purpose in his new situation. 

        Family Tree S3E1 - https://rb.gy/ekgglz

        Time Map S3E1 - https://rb.gy/kg8bph

        Speculative Alternative Family Tree S3E1 - https://rb.gy/krlkqz

        Links to items discussed in this episode: 

        1. Cleft Lip and Palate - https://rb.gy/d9zytm
        2. Flannery O’Connor - https://rb.gy/puyvju
        3. Montage Song - “Bad Kingdom” by May and Robot Koch - https://rb.gy/xrvjmo


          4. 1 hr 34 min
        4. Dark 208 - Endings and Beginnings

          Tommy, Josh, and Jenn dig into season 2, episode 8 of the incredible German language Netflix series Dark! In our spoiler-free (up to this episode) discussion, we talk about Jonas and Claudia working together in the 80s, the stranger choosing to save Bartosz, Martha, and Magnus rather than stop Adam, and the apocalypse occurring in Winden. 

          Family Tree S2E8 - https://rb.gy/syad1u

          Time Map S2E8 - https://rb.gy/g8dahe

          Time Machine Life Cycle S2E8 - https://rb.gy/q4xwfo

          Links to items discussed in this episode: 

          1. Montage Song - “My Body is a Cage” by Peter Gabriel - https://rb.gy/xbphwg


            2. 1 hr 36 min
          2. Dark 207 - The White Devil

            Tommy, Josh, and Jenn dig into the penultimate episode of season 2 of the incredible German language Netflix series Dark! In our spoiler-free (up to this episode) discussion, we re-evaluate the way we think about Hannah after a choice she makes, try to understand whether changes can be made and free choices are available to many characters, especially Claudia as she interacts with Egon in this episode, and discuss Clausen’s transformation from quirky character we love, to sinister and terrifying character we love. We also get excited because the show brought up Back to the Future, which we can’t seem to stop referencing.  

            Family Tree S2E7 - https://rb.gy/1relna

            Time Map S2E7 - https://rb.gy/nxormw

            Time Machine Life Cycle S2E7 - https://rb.gy/amzgpx

            Links to items discussed in this episode: 

            1. Stoicism Wiki - https://rb.gy/lcnvzx  ||
            2. Baruch Spinoza’s Philosophy - https://rb.gy/caq4ch  ||
            3. Montage Song: “God’s Whisper” by Raury - https://rb.gy/137epl  ||


              4. 1 hr 31 min
            4. Dark 206 - An Endless Cycle

              Tommy, Josh, and Jenn dig into season 2, episode 6 of the incredible German language Netflix series Dark! In our spoiler-free (up to this episode) discussion, we break down Jonas’ relationship with Martha before the start of the show in 2019, talk about the revealing nature of Katharina and Ulrich’s anniversary party, and examine whether or not one is able to actually make a change to affect their fate. 

              Family Tree S2E6 - https://rb.gy/sthfhj

              Time Map S2E6 - https://rb.gy/9iuxsa

              Time Machine Life Cycle S2E6 - https://rb.gy/sxcboi

              Links to items discussed in this episode: 

              1. Winden im Elztal - https://rb.gy/moqsia  ||
              2. Article about Winden - https://rb.gy/gogifd  ||
              3. German driver’s licenses - https://rb.gy/ohw8tb  ||
              4. The Black Forest - https://rb.gy/aolryh  ||
              5. Grimm’s Fairy Tales - https://rb.gy/8kvcdk  ||
              6. Montage Song: “Twisted Olive Branch” by Asaf Avidan - https://rb.gy/dqfb7m  ||
              7. “Irgandwie, Irgendwo, Irgendwann” by Nena - https://rb.gy/lpjovc  ||
              8. Deja vu - https://rb.gy/az2jxq  ||


                9. 1 hr 33 min
              9. Dark 205 - Lost and Found

                Tommy, Josh, and Jenn dig into season 2, episode 5 of the incredible German language Netflix series Dark! In our spoiler-free (up to this episode) discussion, we try to break down Adam’s motivations as he talks to Jonas, walk through the revelations Bartosz provides for the other kids, as well as a revelation about Charlotte and Noah, and discuss the characterizing power of Ulrich’s reunion. More Easter Eggs at the end of the podcast!

                Family Tree S2E5 - https://rb.gy/dtb9fr

                Time Map S2E5 - https://rb.gy/t212jf

                Time Machine Life Cycle S2E5 -  https://rb.gy/ujdwmj

                Links to items discussed in this episode: 

                1. “May the Angels” by Alev Lenz (montage song) - https://rb.gy/3fwgg0   ||
                2. Reagan’s “Tear Down This Wall Speech” - https://rb.gy/iosher   ||
                3. Oedipus Rex by Sophocles wiki - https://rb.gy/lso0jf // Full Text - https://rb.gy/nv1fmc   ||
                4. Factitious Disorder - https://rb.gy/xriwan   ||
                5. Factitious Disorder imposed on another - https://rb.gy/4bflsn   ||
                6. Death Becomes Her - https://rb.gy/b2bbjd   ||
                7. Dreams about Holes - https://rb.gy/st3vnw   ||
                8. As You Like It by William Shakespeare - 7 Ages of Man - https://rb.gy/fsxrg8   ||
                9. S Town Podcast - https://rb.gy/zbslbw   ||


                  10. 1 hr 32 min
                10. Dark 204 - The Travelers

                  Tommy, Josh, and Jenn dig into Season 2, Episode 4 of the incredible German language Netflix series Dark! In our spoiler-free (up to this episode) discussion, we talk about Jonas’ meeting with significant figures in 1921, the parents seemingly working together the find the truth in 2020, and the kids all working together to find the truth themselves by going full Goonies! 

                  Family Tree S2E4 - https://rb.gy/kyekqz 

                  Time Map S2E4 - https://rb.gy/yt3hpt 

                  Time Machine Life Cycle S2E4 -  https://rb.gy/ein3zw 

                  Links to items discussed in this episode:  

                  1. Potter Puppet Pals - https://rb.gy/0lkdd1 
                  2. “The World Retreats” by David O’Dowda - https://rb.gy/s1tio2 
                  3. The Emerald Tablet - https://rb.gy/hmfjy0 
                  4. Alchemy’s Magnum Opus - https://rb.gy/5fl1e5
                    5. 1 hr 41 min
                  5. Dark 203 - Ghosts

                    Tommy, Josh, and Jenn dig into season 2, episode 3 of the incredible German language Netflix series Dark! In our spoiler-free (up to this episode) discussion, we unpack Claudia’s experiences as she works with the existence of time travel, follow Egon and try to understand his transformation into a sympathetic character as he keeps trying to unravel the mysteries of Winden, and explore Noah’s possible break with his previous loyalties. We are also trying out adding little bloopers at the end of each episode. Check it out!

                    Family Tree S2E3 - https://rb.gy/xmlfdg

                    Time Map S2E3 - https://rb.gy/6hzdco

                    Time Machine Life Cycle S2E3 -  https://rb.gy/k6kugp

                    Links to items discussed in this episode: 

                    1. Bootstrap Paradox & Johnny B. Goode - https://rb.gy/kfkf3u   ||
                    2. Causal Loops - https://rb.gy/gocqf8   ||
                    3. Bootstrapping - https://rb.gy/9wdy9m   ||
                    4. “By His Bootstraps” by R.A. Heinlein - https://rb.gy/pcqpnu // Full Text - https://rb.gy/ws5xal   ||
                    5. “Pleasure to Kill” by Kreator - https://rb.gy/nk9zin   ||
                    6. “Kiss and Tell” by Donna Cristy (song playing when Claudia talks to Regina) - https://rb.gy/3jsotc   ||
                    7. “Bonaparte” by Melody X - https://rb.gy/obuzqs   ||
                    8. Psalm 119:114 NKJV (What Noah has Helge read) - https://rb.gy/trwovf   ||
                    9. 1 John 5:15 NKJV (What Frau Doppler says when she sees Helge) - https://rb.gy/alzbz0   ||
                      10. 1 hr 32 min
                    10. Dark 202 - Dark Matter

                      Tommy, Josh, and Jenn dive into the second episode of season 2 of the incredible German language Netflix series Dark! In our spoiler-free (up to this episode) discussion, we talk about even more crazy time-travel antics with Claudia, Egon continues to investigate Mads’ disappearance by talking to Helge after his accident, and also to the man he arrested in 1953, and Jonas gets into trouble while he continues to work towards returning to his time and trying to make it all right again. Quick note - Jenn’s audio is a little off this time because of some mic issues, but hopefully it isn’t too noticeable! The problem is fixed by the next episode. 

                      Family Tree S2E2 - https://rb.gy/zb4z1b

                      Time Map S2E2 - https://rb.gy/yi4sq1

                      Time Machine Life Cycle S2E2 - https://rb.gy/4cnkqj

                      Links to items discussed in this episode: 

                      1. 2nd Law of Thermodynamics - https://rb.gy/lfofp3  ||
                      2. “Suspicious Minds” by Elvis Presley - https://rb.gy/8woter  ||
                      3. “Thunder” by RY X - https://rb.gy/77vy6p  ||
                      4. “Being Boiled” by The Human League - https://rb.gy/v3jkht  ||
                      5. Ghosts by Henrik Ibsen - https://rb.gy/tirw62  -- Full Text - https://rb.gy/zqvbba   ||
                      6. The White Devil by John Webster - https://rb.gy/ype3lm
                        7. 1 hr 40 min

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                      Three English teachers take you back to school, but in a fun way! All those things you learned about in English class come back with some of your (and our!) favorite movies and TV shows of all time. Strap in and get ready to understand why we love teaching our subject so much!