Lit Think Podcast

Alicia and Sarah discuss the role unfettered consumerism has in the Amazon Prime dark comedy Upload. They touch on the ways that all three seasons challenge viewers to see how our conditioned need for newness and individualism impact the way we view our role in community, our relationships, and even our response to death. At the end of this week’s discussion, they talk about the things they've been reading, watching, and analyzing outside of the classroom.

Literary terms of the week: Consumerism, Commercialism

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Music by Craig Harmann

Cover art by Matt Holman

Alicia and Sarah return to their ever-present love of musicals with their discussion of the latest adaptation of Alice Walker’s The Color Purple. They look at sisterhood, including adopted family, the differences between co-dependency and interdependence, and the role of belonging in community. At the end of this week’s discussion, they talk about the things they've been reading, watching, and analyzing outside of the classroom.

Literary terms of the week: Sisterhood, Dependence, Belonging

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Music by Craig Harmann

Cover art by Matt Holman

Alicia and Sarah couldn’t wait to talk about all of the ways that Disney+ redeemed the visual telling of the Percy Jackson series. They discuss Greek and American family values and how Percy challenges the traditions of the Greek gods. At the end of this week’s discussion, they talk about the things they've been reading, watching, and analyzing outside of the classroom.

Literary terms of the week: Family Values

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Music by Craig Harmann

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Alicia and Sarah are take on satire and mythology through their discussion of the first two seasons of Good Omens. They discuss the supernatural, origins, and the nature of good and evil. At the end of this week’s discussion, they talk about the things they've been reading, watching, and analyzing outside of the classroom.

Literary terms of the week: Elements of myth

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Music by Craig Harmann

Cover art by Matt Holman

Alicia and Sarah are joined by their NCTE presentation partner Bill Visco to discuss one of his favorites, Ted Lasso. They discuss sports journalism, the shifting sports narrative, and the power of sports to unite people. At the end of this week’s discussion, they talk about the things they've been reading, watching, and analyzing outside of the classroom.

Literary terms of the week: Sports journalism, Sports narrative

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Music by Craig Harmann

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Alicia and Sarah return to a discussion of history and historical fiction with the summer blockbuster Oppenheimer. They discuss what makes a good historical film, the complexities of telling the story of the atomic bomb, and the difference between truth and facts in historical fiction. At the end of this week’s discussion, they talk about the things they've been reading, watching, and analyzing outside of the classroom.

Literary terms of the week: Biopic, Historical fiction

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Music by Craig Harmann

Cover art by Matt Holman

Alicia and Sarah embrace the whimsy of Roald Dahl and Willy Wonka as they discuss the holiday film Wonka. They discuss teaching the literary and writing concepts of style, tone, and voice and all of the ways Wonka captures the literary style of Roald Dahl. At the end of this week’s discussion, they talk about the things they've been reading, watching, and analyzing outside of the classroom.

Literary terms of the week: Style, Tone, Voice

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Music by Craig Harmann

Cover art by Matt Holman

Alicia and Sarah nerd out with a deep dive into mental health and royal history when they sit down to discuss the Bridgerton prequel Queen Charlotte. They look at potential ailments for King George, discuss the real-life love story of George and Charlotte, and imagine what the world could be like if the Great Experiment had actually happened. At the end of this week’s discussion, they talk about the things they've been reading, watching, and analyzing outside of the classroom.

Literary terms of the week: Mental Health, Alternate History

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Music by Craig Harmann

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Alicia and Sarah welcome podcaster and author Casper ter Kuile to discuss one of his favorite 90s films, You’ve Got Mail. They look at epistolary stories through the ages, from love letters to online chat rooms. At the end of this week’s discussion, they talk about the things they've been reading, watching, and analyzing outside of the classroom.

Literary terms of the week: Epistolary, Pen Pals

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Music by Craig Harmann

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Alicia and Sarah combine their love for theater and satire in their discussion of the indie film mocumentary Theater Camp. They look at the history of mocumentaries, their personal love for theater and theater experiences, and the role of satire in producing effective media that takes on the form of fake documentaries. At the end of this week’s discussion, they talk about the things they've been reading, watching, and analyzing outside of the classroom.

Literary terms of the week: Mocumentary, Satire

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Music by Craig Harmann

Cover art by Matt Holman