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- Episode 56: Stop It
We have a bit of an announcement...life has gotten lifey, and we're taking a short break from the show. But before we go, we cover a lot of ground: the Good Omens Season 3 trailer (Eloise had two minutes to debrief and did not breathe once), The Pitt Season 2 wrap-up, Project Hail Mary, Brayton's trip to Hobbiton, and the Hunt for Gollum cast reveal. See you on the other side, and in the meantime, go watch and/or read Project Hail Mary.
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1 hr 24 min - Episode 55: Technically a Book Podcast
We came in with a plan to talk about the craft of writing recipes, what makes them work, what makes them infuriating, but the conversation quickly became an extended therapy session for Julian, former chef and a man with strong opinions about people who "can't cook." We do briefly discuss books, we promise.
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1 hr 20 min - Episode 54: Old Woman Rants at Cloud!
A chaotic, rant-filled episode that eventually zeroes in on Wuthering Heights, unpacking its messy, toxic “love story,” the challenges of adapting such a dense novel, and the controversy surrounding casting and race in the latest film version. Along the way, we debate whether adaptations need to stay faithful, what gets lost when key themes are removed, and how much creative license is too much.
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1 hr 25 min - Episode 53: We Demand Consequences!
On this episode we discuss The Great Gatsby, whether or not it's themes are relevant to today's climate (HINT: VERY MUCH SO), and more importantly...is it actually good?
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1 hr 9 min - Episode 52: I'm Not in the Mood
I mean....*gestures broadly at everything*... we understand. Sometimes you're just not feeling it.
https://theconversation.com/terry-pratchetts-novels-may-have-held-clues-to-his-dementia-a-decade-before-diagnosis-our-new-study-suggests-273777
https://www.esquire.com/entertainment/books/a64917333/george-rr-martin-the-winds-of-winter-update-controversy/
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1 hr 6 min - Episode 51: The Ice is Melting
Have you seen Heated Rivalry? Well one of us has and she really wants to talk about it!...also The Pitt!
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1 hr 12 min - The Helpful Parts: Conjuring Patrick Wilson
In this special episode we summon the world of The Conjuring and ask the important question: how did Patrick Wilson become modern horror’s most reliable dad?
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1 hr 52 min - Episode 50: Can I Speak to the Manager of the Simulation?
Episode 50 marks our return with existential dread, AI jokes, and an urgent request to speak to the manager of the simulation. We rant, ramble, and eventually settle into a spoiler-filled discussion of Frankenstein, questioning monsters, creators, and whether Guillermo del Toro went too far...or not far enough?
Content warnings: discussions of death, violence, trauma, and existential themes.
Spoiler warning: this episode contains full spoilers for Frankenstein (2025).
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1 hr 26 min - Episode 49: 2025 - A Year That Definitely Happened
Out of all the years that have ever existed, 2025 was absolutely one of them.
In this very loose end-of-year retrospective, we look back on the things we loved, the things we didn't and the things that we absolutely did not plan for.
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1 hr 23 min - "I rolled a 1...again!"
Welcome back to part 2 of our special Dungeons and Dragons episode!
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1 hr 53 min
About We're Not Helpful
From the publisher's feed
Welcome to "We're Not Helpful," the podcast where unconventional meets literature! Join hosts Brayton, Eloise and Julian as they take a hilariously unhelpful dive into the world of books and…
writing.
In each episode, our hosts explore a variety of literary topics with their signature blend of wit, humor, and irreverence. From dissecting classic novels to debating the merits of various writing styles, "We're Not Helpful" offers a refreshing take on the literary world that's anything but conventional.
Whether you're a seasoned bibliophile or just dipping your toes into the literary pool, this podcast promises entertaining discussions that will leave you both enlightened and entertained. So, grab your favorite book and a cup of tea (or something stronger), and join us as we navigate through the pages of literature with our uniquely unhelpful perspective.
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