By T. S. Russell and Elizabeth Bernadette
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The podcast currently has 12 episodes available.
Elizabeth and Tim are joined by their first podcast guest, John Paul Russell. Topics discussed include Dr. Seuss, the origins of language, and Alice's aspiration to be a queen.
Be Ye Warned: If you want to know what happens in this book, you have two options: read the book or listen to this podcast. Either one will do, but to be honest, the book is better.
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The Hunting of the Snark
The Annotated Alice
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Theme Music: "Job Suite" by Michael Card. Used with permission.
In this episode, we discuss Alice's identity crisis, her frustrations with easily-offended characters, and why the Mock Turtle looks so different from an actual turtle.
Be Ye Warned: Want to know if Alice ever makes it into that beautiful garden she sees through the little door? Read the book first and find out!
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The Annotated Alice
Arthur Rackham's Alice Illustrations
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J.R.R. Tolkien launched the fantasy genre into popularity almost single-handedly, and it all started with this book. Join Tim and Elizabeth as they discuss some of the themes in this timeless and charming adventure story.
Be Ye Warned: If you don't know whether Bilbo survives until The Lord of the Rings, you will by the end of this episode.
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Theme Music: "Job Suite" by Michael Card. Used with permission.
"It was a pleasure to burn." One of the classics of dystopian fiction, Fahrenheit 451 has captured the hearts of book-lovers for generations. Now, Tim and Elizabeth discuss it on this podcast episode, which can never be burned up by Bradbury's firemen, since it's only a sound file.
Be Ye Warned: You get the idea by now: we talk about the ending.
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Theme Music: "Job Suite" by Michael Card. Used with permission.
The Little Prince is one of our favorite books, and we're super-excited for this episode! We discuss what makes the story so special, whether it's written for children, and our impressions of the Netflix film inspired by the book.
Be Ye Warned: Yes, we give away the ending, but can anything ever really "spoil" The Little Prince?
Link to the book on Goodreads
Link to the film on Netflix
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Prepare to surrender your freedoms while Tim and Elizabeth compare George Orwell’s classic dystopian works, with a little bit of Aldous Huxley’s “Brave New World” on the side.
Be Ye Warned: Three for the price of one! Contains spoilers for 1984, Animal Farm, AND Brave New World!
Goodreads Links: 1984, Animal Farm, Brave New World
References: PETA tweet, Bob Dylan Song: My Back Pages
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Elizabeth questions contemporary notions about the influences behind "Little Women", including feminism and Louisa May Alcott's father.
Be Ye Warned: Listening to this podcast will reveal whether Jo and Laurie end up together, along with other mind-blowing and life-shattering spoilers.
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Link to the Atlantic article mentioned in the episode
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Timothy and Elizabeth go on an epic journey through the quintessential modern poem, discussing Eliot's sources and "The Waste Land's" connection to the legend of the Holy Grail.
Be Ye Warned: Contains spoilers . . . I guess. It’s a poem, people. If you care about spoilers for a poem, then you’re reading it wrong.
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Timothy & Elizabeth discuss Shakespeare's comedy, "Much Ado About Nothing," and reminisce about their experiences performing in the play during their college days.
Be Ye Warned: Contains spoilers which reveal that Don John is a confirmed villain.
Link to the Pelican Shakespeare edition mentioned: Much Ado About Nothing
Link to the Greek play mentioned, written by Euripides: Medea
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Theme Music: "Job Suite" by Michael Card. Used with permission.
Pride and Prejudice may be the greatest romance novel ever written. Listen to hear Timothy's reaction to reading it for the first time!
Be ye warned: Contains spoilers to one of the most famous stories in the world.
Link to the book on Goodreads
Cover Art: Moby Dick by Culpeo-Fox. Used with permission.
Theme Music: "Job Suite" by Michael Card. Used with permission.
The podcast currently has 12 episodes available.