Reading Cadence

Join the first part of this absolutely absurd birthday party for Rachel’s 18th. From seating arrangements, odd convos, and an interesting fashion choice, the diamond’s presence was blinding in more ways than one. 

0:00 - intro

4:14 - Dramatic Reading of The Moonstone - Ch. 10 Pt.1

22:02 - A (not so) brief discussion

The Moonstone by Wilkie Collins (1868)

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In all the doom and gloom of Part 1, Chesterton now injects a little hope in the trajectory of humanity.

0:00 - intro

2:46 - Dramatic Reading of The Everlasting Man Part 2 Section 1

31:00 - A (not so) brief discussion

The Everlasting Man by G.K. Chesterton (1925)

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Rachel Verinder’s birthday has finally arrived! The Moonstone makes its grand entrance. Phil goes off on a rant on character naming philosophies.

0:00 - intro

1:48 - Dramatic Reading of The Moonstone - Ch. 9

19:58 - A (not so) brief discussion

The Moonstone by Wilkie Collins (1868)

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A conclusion of the first part of Chesterton’s arguments (On the Creature Called Man). All roads inevitably lead to Rome, with unexpected answers to the fundamental question of man’s purpose and existence.

0:00 - intro

10:04 - Dramatic Reading of The Everlasting Man Section 8

45:40 - A (not so) brief discussion

The Everlasting Man by G.K. Chesterton (1925)

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Spring is in the air! A potential love triangle is forming with Rachel Verinder at the center? A failed(?) break-in. And what’s Rosanna Spearman up to anyway? 

0:00 - intro

3:19 - Dramatic Reading of The Moonstone - Ch. 7 & 8

37:10 - A (not so) brief discussion

The Moonstone by Wilkie Collins (1868)

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What was the role of philosophy in developing civilized societies? Chesterton looks at the relationship the polytheist would possess between religion and philosophy in their day to day lives.

0:00 - intro

3:07 - Dramatic Reading of The Everlasting Man Section 6 Pt. 2

42:59 - A (not so) brief discussion

The Everlasting Man by G.K. Chesterton (1925)

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Frank reveals the dead-man switch the Colonel built into his will and wonders what other hidden motives are behind the Moonstone’s bequeathment. Phil makes a foolish guarantee you take him to the bank on.

0:00 - intro

3:01 - Dramatic Reading of The Moonstone - Ch. 6

34:14 - A (not so) brief discussion

The Moonstone by Wilkie Collins (1868)

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Have the problems of the past gotten any better now that we are in the Scientific Age? Chesterton looks at humanity's patterns in civilized societies to see what we can conclude from our behaviors now.

0:00 - intro

5:07 - Dramatic Reading of The Everlasting Man Section 6 Pt. 1

25:10 - A (not so) brief discussion

The Everlasting Man by G.K. Chesterton (1925)

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Betteridge tells Frank the real story about his grandfather, “Honorable John”, and the powerful effect the Moonstone has on those who wrongfully possess it.

0:00 - intro

3:28`- Dramatic Reading of The Moonstone - Ch. 4

25:29 - A (not so) brief discussion

The Moonstone by Wilkie Collins (1868)

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Does myth and legend have any function in a mature, civilized humanity? Chesterton distinguishes myth from religion in a very unexpected, but nonetheless truthful, lens.

0:00 - intro

4:42 - Dramatic Reading of The Everlasting Man Section 5

38:53 - A (not so) brief discussion

The Everlasting Man by G.K. Chesterton (1925)

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