Spearing the Classics

By Paul C.K. Spears

Ever wanted to explore the classics, but find them too boring? Don't worry--you're totally right. Join novelist Paul C.K. Spears on a journey of enlightenment through the alleged "Western canon," skew... more

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How many episodes does Spearing the Classics have?

The podcast currently has 6 episodes available.

Spearing the Classics episodes:

April 02, 2019 April Fool's Episode - "At The Mountains of Madness"
April Fool's--this one isn't a classic at all! In fact, it's kind of awful! Come explore the Arctic Circle with us, and learn about H.P. Lovecraft's "At the Mountains of Madness"!
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42min
March 02, 2019 Episode 5: Fahrenheit 451!
"It was a pleasure to burn..." Spearing the Classics feels the heat in a big way, as we dissect "Fahrenheit 451"!
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1h 5min
February 02, 2019 Episode #4: To Kill a Mockingbird
A mandatory high school classic, "To Kill a Mockingbird" is Harper Lee's magnum opus. Now let's point out everything wrong with it! Come with us while we explore race relations and hyperbolic writing in the Deep South.
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53min
October 27, 2018 Episode #3 - MOBY DICK!
"That she blows!" Spearing the Classics takes on Moby Dick.
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50min
October 08, 2018 Episode 2 - "Cask of Amontillado" Minisode
"FOR THE LOVE OF GOD, MONTRESOR!"
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32min
October 07, 2018 Episode 1 - "Walden"
In Episode 1, we dissect "Walden" to explore Thoreau's life, his master work--and his endless obsession with BEANS!
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1h 9min

FAQs about Spearing the Classics:

How many episodes does Spearing the Classics have?

The podcast currently has 6 episodes available.