WINNOW: A Couple’s Close Reading of the Iliad and Odyssey

Odysseus begins to make small moves in the palace in Book 18 of the Odyssey. Thigh reveal! And Penelope scams the suitors for more gifts.

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Edited by Isabella Gemmer

Enjoy Book 18 of Homer's Odyssey. These audiobooks are also available on YouTube with text on-screen.

Thank you to Project Gutenberg for the full text of the Samuel Butler (1900) translation. 

Narrated by Owen Gemmer.

In Book 17 of the Odyssey Odysseus enters the palace. But he is not greeted kindly. He is kicked and chairs are thrown at him. But one loyal canine seems to remember the master of the house, Argos. Join us as we discuss what kind of homecoming this is for Odysseus.

Listen to Book 18 of the Odyssey to be prepared for next week's episode on YouTube.

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Check out our bonus podcast on Patreon, CHONKERS a mini podcast about thick books

Thank you to Nat Copeland for our theme song.

Edited by Isabella Gemmer

Welcome to the Lord of the Flies bonus episode. 

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Check out our bonus podcast on Patreon, CHONKERS a mini podcast about thick books

Thank you to Nat Copeland for our theme song.

Edited by Isabella Gemmer

Enjoy Book 17 of Homer's Odyssey. These audiobooks are also available on YouTube with text on-screen.

Thank you to Project Gutenberg for the full text of the Samuel Butler (1900) translation. 

Narrated by Owen Gemmer.

The reunion that you've all been waiting for! Father and son are together again. But why does Odysseus wait so long to reveal his identity to Telemachus?

You may notice that the audio is a little choppy in the middle of this episode. We had some technical difficulties. Our apologies. 

Listen to Book 17 of the Odyssey to be prepared for next week's episode on YouTube.

Watch this episode on YouTube.

Check out our bonus podcast on Patreon, CHONKERS a mini podcast about thick books

Thank you to Nat Copeland for our theme song.

Edited by Isabella Gemmer

Enjoy Book 16 of Homer's Odyssey. These audiobooks are also available on YouTube with text on-screen.

Thank you to Project Gutenberg for the full text of the Samuel Butler (1900) translation. 

Narrated by Owen Gemmer.

In Book 15 of the Odyssey, Telemachus makes his way back home, picking up a fugitive on the way. Meanwhile Odysseus hears Eumaeus's backstory.

You may notice that the audio is a little choppy in the middle of this episode. We had some technical difficulties. Our apologies. 

Listen to Book 16 of the Odyssey to be prepared for next week's episode on YouTube.

Watch this episode on YouTube.

Check out our bonus podcast on Patreon, CHONKERS a mini podcast about thick books

Thank you to Nat Copeland for our theme song.

Edited by Isabella Gemmer

Enjoy Book 15 of Homer's Odyssey. These audiobooks are also available on YouTube with text on-screen.

Thank you to Project Gutenberg for the full text of the Samuel Butler (1900) translation. 

Narrated by Owen Gemmer.

The first people Odysseus meets in Ithaca are not the suitors, not Penelope, but a lowly swineherd. Join us as we discuss Eumaeus in this episode. Who is he? What does he represent?

Listen to Book 15 of the Odyssey to be prepared for next week's episode on YouTube.

Watch this episode on YouTube.

Check out our bonus podcast on Patreon, CHONKERS a mini podcast about thick books

Thank you to Nat Copeland for our theme song.

Edited by Isabella Gemmer