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Two queer WWU grads approach pop media with an academic eye, and dispel the myth of the guilty pleasure.... more
FAQs about Literary Merit:How many episodes does Literary Merit have?The podcast currently has 96 episodes available.
May 18, 2020Birds of PreyWeird energy today, but the movie has a weird energy too! We actually loved it, and if you're anything like us you will too. Also, Alex learned the definition of a man, and Ashley had a sweet tooth....more59minPlay
May 04, 2020Future Man (with bonus May 4th surprise!)We found ourselves pleasantly surprised by this nasty little gem. Also, Alex took us to Germany for something lovely, and Ashley did the same for something stupid....more1h 18minPlay
April 20, 2020Musical Movies Quarantine EditionWe're trying to bring in the cheer with a little music... to varying degrees of success. We watched Cats (2019), Jesus Christ Superstar (1973) and Moulin Rouge (2001). Also, Alex got artistic and Ashley got toxic....more55minPlay
April 07, 2020Quarantine RoundupIt's rough out there, so we called up our good friend Allie to talk about how we're keeping sane while we're staying safe. Also, Alex and Allie went under the sea and Ashley got musical....more1h 25minPlay
March 23, 2020Swashbuckling TalesWe've been responsibly social distancing, so you know what that means: binging movies about fancy men fighting evil. But what do these films tell us, other than running in tight pants is a good look? Also, Alex learned a new way to run a scam, and Ashley got prehistoric (again)....more57minPlay
March 09, 2020Cozy GamingTimes are hard, friends. Luckily, we can turn to video games. We discovered, though, that cozy gaming is different for different people. Also, Alex brought the hard facts and Ashley brought some old bones....more52minPlay
February 17, 2020ShippingWe were in a Valentine mood, so we chatted about shipping! Canon or not, these ships have a huge impact on fan culture. Also, Alex gave us another great word and Ashley was feeling peckish.(Sorry about the audio quality, everyone! -Ashley)...more1h 3minPlay
February 05, 2020Sabrina Season 3 and NiNoKuniThings have been busy, so we came in with our own individual topics: Season 3 of The Chilling Adventures of Sabrina and the Netflix film adaptation of NiNoKuni! Which one do you think was ultimately disappointing? It's a pretty easy guess. Also, Alex got gory and Ashley predicts spring will be here soon....more1h 18minPlay
January 20, 2020Dracula (Netflix)You almost did it, Moffat. You were so close. Also, Alex has medical news and Ashley has a new hero....more1h 8minPlay
December 23, 2019The Nutcracker and the Four RealmsIt's Christmastime in this house, so we did a Christmas thing. Turns out, The Nutcracker and the Four Realms... is actually pretty ok! Also, Ashley investigated a Christmas mystery and Alex put on his Santa hat.Music is Chiron Beta Prime by Jonathan Coulton (jonathancoulton.com)...more56minPlay
FAQs about Literary Merit:How many episodes does Literary Merit have?The podcast currently has 96 episodes available.