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Chatting LitUltramarine by Mariette NavarroFor this episode we try something a bit different! While discussing the book Ultramarine with its author, Mariette Navarro and its English translator, Cory Stockwell you get to hear some live translation! Mariette discusses the inspiration behind the novel, how different it was to write it compared to the usual work she does in theatre, and how it feels to see her work translated into several languages. Cory tells us about his route into translating, the difficulties of translating English to French, and the unusual circumstances around how he came to translate the book.Books mentioned in...
2023-12-061h 06Chatting LitRen by Deborah McFadyenFor this episode I'm joined by the author Deborah McFadyen to discuss her book Ren. We also talk about writing believable dialogue, writing in Scots, Glasgow as a literary city and more!Books mentioned in this episode:Severance by Ling MaThe Hole by José Revueltas, translated by Amanda Hopkinson and Sophie HughesDear Neighbour by Jane Claire BradleyMetabolize, If Able by Clay ADThis Is Not Miami by Fernanda Melchor, translated by Sophie HughesBless The Daughter Raised By The Voice in Her Head by Warsan ShireC...
2023-08-2158 minChatting LitChris Lee: The DefiantI'm joined for this episode by Chris Lee, author of The Defiant: A History of Football Against Fascism, as well as the man behind the podcast and website Outside Write (https://outsidewrite.co.uk/) We talk about the relationship between football and politics, the growth of left-wing fanbases, his favourite football books and more!The Defiant: A History of Football Against Fascism by Chris LeeSeverance by Ling MaUltramarine by Mariette Navarro, translated by Cory Stockwell Origin Stories: The Pioneers Who Took Football to the World by Chris Lee
2023-05-151h 17Chatting LitChatting Australian LiteratureLiterature podcast collab episode! I'm joined for this episode by Ben from the Beyond The Zero podcast (@beyondzeropod) to discuss Australian Literature. We talk about his favourite Aussie authors, the state of the Aussie book market, which is the capital of Oz literature and more!Books mentioned in this episode:Raven Smith’s Men by Raven SmithPortnoy’s Complaint by Philip RothParadais by Fernanda Melchor, translated by Sophie HughesHurricane Season by Fernanda Melchor, translated by Sophie HughesStill Born by Guadalupe Nettel, translated by Rosalind HarveyThe Deat...
2023-05-0856 minChatting LitRick Harsch: The Manifold Destiny of Eddie Vegas and Corona/SamizdatBack with another episode after another unexpected break! In this one I talk to Rick Harsch, author of The Manifold Destiny of Eddie Vegas and the man behind Corona/Samizdat Press. We discuss the problem of the every growing TBR, how Rick wrote Eddie Vegas, how he decides what to publish and more!Books mentioned in this episode:The Manifold Destiny of Eddie Vegas by Rick HarschPoguemahone by Patrick McCabeThe Prague Orgy by Philip RothEl Llano in Flame by Juan Rulfo, translated by Stephen BeechinorThe Defiant: A History...
2023-04-031h 36Chatting LitPalmer SmithAfter another unexpected break, Chatting Lit is back! In this episode, I speak to Palmer Smith about her book The Butterfly Bruises, a collection of poems and short stories, available to buy directly from the publisher here: https://pressdionysus.com/product/palmer-smith-the-butterfly-bruises/Palmer and I discuss the relationship between her short stories and poems, Southern Gothic literature, her relationship to the two main settings of her work (NYC and the American South) and more!Books mentioned in this episode:The Manifold Destiny of Eddie Vegas by Rick HarschThis Is Not...
2023-01-291h 05Chatting LitJarboeFor this episode I'm joined by the musician, writer and visual artist Jarboe (https://www.thelivingjarboe.com/) to discuss her process of writing lyrics and prose, the vinyl reissue of her album Sacrificial Cake, the relationship between her different artforms and more!Books mentioned in this episode:The Manifold Destiny of Eddie Vegas by Rick HarschThe Passenger by Cormac McCarthyThe Gallow’s Pole by Ben MyersLonesome Dove by Larry McMurtyMercia’s Take by Daniel WilesThe Dangers of Smoking in Bed by Mariana Enríquez (translated by Megan...
2022-10-271h 05Chatting LitChatting Sally RooneyI'm back! After a longer than planned 'season break' I'm here to discuss the work of Sally Rooney with Natalie Beech, co-founder of the Feminist Fiction (@feminist.finction) book club and co-host of the podcast of the same name! We discuss the recurrent themes in Rooney's work, what we like/dislike about it, if she is the 'voice of millennial women' and more!Books mentioned in this episode:Fup by Jim DodgeSwamplandia by Karen RussellWhat a Shame by Abigail BergstromConvenience Store Woman by Sakaya Murata (translated by Ginny Tapley Takemori)
2022-10-0258 minChatting LitJoe CarducciFor this episode I speak to Joe Carducci about his screenplay collections Wyoming Stories and Western Stories, as well as his book about Western films, Stone Male: Requiem for the Living Picture. We discuss some of his favourite Westerns, why people still watch Westerns today, and how film making has changed over the years.Books mentioned in this episode:Tomb of Sand by Geetanjali Shree, translated by Daisy RockwellThe God of Small Things by Arundhati RoyThe Passenger by Cormac McCarthyStella Maris by Cormac McCarthySalt Lick by Lulu Allison
2022-05-311h 51Chatting LitChatting Music WritingMy guest for this episode is Chris 'Frenchie' French, a music journalist for various print and online publications. We discuss how he got into music journalism, if things like the #metoo movement will make rock stars more cautious about what they tell in their autobiographies, and if in an age of social media and streaming there's still a role for professional music critics.Shoutouts for this episode go to Ben at Beyond The Zero podcast (@beyondthezeropod) and some of the publications Chris writes for: Astral Noize (@astralnoize) and Zero Tolerance (@zerotolerancemagazine)Books mentioned in this...
2022-05-161h 52Chatting LitThommy Waite: Any Day You Can DieIn this episode I speak to the Australian author Thommy Waite @thommywaiteworld) about his book Any Day You Can Die. We discuss his writing process, his influences, Bookstagram, cancel culture and more!Shout-out for this episode goes out to fellow lit podcast Beyond The Zero @beyondthezeropod)Books mentioned in the episode:Stone Male: Requiem for the Living Picture by Joe CarducciEveryman by Philip RothThe Humbling by Philip RothSalt Lick by Lulu AllisonWise Blood by Flannery O’ ConnorStoner by John WilliamsButcher’s Crossing by J...
2022-05-021h 47Chatting LitChatting about the ClassicsFor this episode I've assembled a crack team of book nerds to discuss 'the classics.: Megan (@feminist.fiction), Noah (@everyone_who_reads_), Seth (@wastemailinglist) and Matty (@theobliterature). We debate what constitutes a classic, which ones we love and loathe, and if we need to expand our notion of the term.Books mentioned in this episode:America and the Cult of the Cactus Boots: A Diagnostic by Phillip Freedenberg, illustrated by Jeff WaltonOpen Water by Caleb Azumah NelsonWestern Stories by Joe CarducciWyoming Stories by Joe CarducciStone Male: Requiem for...
2022-04-181h 47Chatting LitArchie ThornFor anyone who's ever wondered what happens when you put two teachers who are also book lovers together, this one's for you! I'm joined by Archie Thorn, author of Home Time Blues, a fantastic book set in a high school in Scotland, which looks at many themes; the failure of education to inspire children; the impact a job you don't like can have on personal relationships; unsympathetic management cultures and more. We discuss these topics, what literature is on the Scottish curriculum, the debate as to whether or not Scots is a language or form of dialect and more!
2022-04-041h 09Chatting LitPhillip Freedenberg & Jeff Walton (America & The Cult Of The Cactus Boots: A Diagnostic)This episode is one I've been trying to get set-up for a while, and it finally happened! I'm joined for this edition of Chatting Lit by Phillip Freedenberg and Jeff Walton, who are the author and illustrator of America and the Cult of the Cactus Boots: A Diagnostic, a fantastic maximalist novel set in a dystopian America in the which the written word has been banned. We discuss the unique genesis of the book, the ability of literature to unite us, and how playing math rock is useful training for writing a novel with a complex structure!...
2022-03-211h 49Chatting LitMr B's Emporium of Reading DelightsI'm joined in this episode by Gemma who's a bookseller at Mr B's Emporium of Reading Delights (https://mrbsemporium.com/) , an independent bookshop in Bath here in the UK. We discuss the reading spas which Mr B's is famous for, how to balance selling 'commercial' books with more literary ones, how working as a bookseller has changed Gemma's own reading habits and more! Books mentioned in this episode: Still Life by Sarah WinmanTo Paradise by Hanya YanagiharaOpen Water by Caleb Azumah NelsonPlain Bad Heroines by Emily M. Da...
2022-02-2848 minChatting LitChatting Nature WritingThis episode sees me combine two of my loves: books and nature! I'm joined by George Steedman Jones, host of the Coffee with Conservationists podcast (@coffee_with_conservationists) (which I totally get the name of wrong in the episode, sorry George!), who is studying for a BA in Marine and Natural History Photography at Falmouth University.We discuss the popularity of nature writing in the UK, if eco-dystopias are good or bad for engaging people with climate change, and if as readers we need to be more environmentally aware of the impact our hobby can have on n...
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Neurodiversity PodcastRaising Twice-Exceptional Children, a Book PreviewA new book by Emily Kircher-Morris, "Raising Twice-Exceptional Children: A Handbook for Parents of Neurodivergent Gifted Kids," is now officially released! Emily and producer Dave Morris talk about the book, preview the contents, and discuss why parents will find it helpful. ABOUT THE BOOK Just because a child is gifted doesn't mean they don't have other types of neurodivergence, like ADHD, autism, dyslexia, and more. Conversely, even children with one of these diagnoses can be cognitively gifted. Raising Twice-Exceptional Children provides you with a roadmap to understand the complex makeup of your "gifted-plus," or twice-exceptional, ch...
2022-02-0413 minChatting LitQueerLitIn this episode I finally speak to someone on the frontline of getting books into people's hands- Matt from QueerLit (https://www.queerlit.co.uk/), Manchester's LGBTQ+ bookshop! We discuss the failure of major book retailers to engage with LGBTQ+ audiences, why diversity in books is important and Matt gives some tips for any budding bookshop owners!The shoutout for this episode is a delayed one from last time, and goes out to @isabelsreadsBooks discussed in this episode:The Postmortal by Drew MagaryCain by José SaramagoHome Time Blues b...
2022-01-311h 04Chatting LitCharco PressIn this episode I speak to Sam from Charco Press, the UK award-winning publisher, who specialise in Latin American literature. We discuss how Charco started, how the literary world needs to move from the Latin American Boom, and Sam gives some great advice for anyone thinking of starting up their own publishing house!No shout-outs for this episode as I stupidly forgot to record them!Books mentioned in this episode:Never Did the Fire by Diamela Eltit, translated by Daniel HahnCatching Fire: A Translation Diary by Daniel Hahn (Untranslated series)Homesick by Jennifer...
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Chatting LitChatting Comics and Graphic NovelsFor this episode I'm joined by my dear friend Holly Cruise (@hollyzonebooks & @hollyzonehistory) of the Queer Girl Film Club podcast (@queergirlfilmclub) to discuss comics and graphic novels! We discuss what we love and dislike about the artform and industry, if 'graphic novel' is just a snobby term to make comics more appealing to literary types, and our favourites!Shout-outs for this episode go to:Zoe (@jenniferqueenie)Robert (@rocinante.lit)Comics mentioned in the episode by Holly and I:I Want to Eat Your Pancreas by Yoru Sumino and Izumi Kirihara
2022-01-031h 20Chatting LitBONUS EPISODE- 2021 Reading Wrap-upIn this episode I look back on my favourite reads of 2021, with listeners/friends contributing theirs too! This was recorded in one take, unedited, so here it is, warts and all!Shout-outs go to my dear friend Andreas of the band Saint and the Sinners (@saintandthesinners), as well as all the book podcasts I listen to:How's The Water? (@howsthewaterpodcast)The Wee Scottish Book Club hosted by @scott.you.reading and @scottiesandbooksBooks of Some Substance (@booksosubstance)Canonical (canonicalpodcast)Beyond the Zero (@beyondthezeropod)Concavity Show (@concavityshow)Mid Lit Podcast...
2022-01-0257 minChatting LitSteve Von TillIn this episode I speak to Steve Von Till, best known for his work with the band Neurosis, about his poetry collection Harvestman: 23 Untitled Poems and Collected Lyrics. We discuss how nature inspires his writing, how he inspires the students he teaches to love reading, American Transcendental poets and more!Books mentioned in this episode:Piranesi by Susanna ClarkeTrain Dreams by Denis JohnsonCrow by Ted HughesUnderland by Robert MacfarlaneTeaching a Stone to Talk: Expeditions and Encounters by Annie DillardAscend Ascend by Janaka StuckyThe Gallows...
2021-12-201h 08Chatting LitChatting Book ClubsIn this episode I speak to the founders of two book clubs: Megan (@feminist.fiction) from Feminist Fiction and Natalie (@bookenders) from the Wellness Book Club. We chat about how their groups came into being, how they've both evolved into something bigger, and their tips on starting up a book club!Shout-outs for this episode go to Natalie (@scottiesandbooks) and Scott (@scott.you.reading) of the Wee Scottish Book Club podcast, who are both also involved with the Scottish Book Club discussion group, as well as the Manchester Graphic Novel Group.Books mentioned in this...
2021-12-061h 18Chatting LitChatting Politics with Dr Thomas ProsserIn this episode I chat to Dr Thomas Prosser from the University of Cardiff, author of What's In It For Me? Self-interest and Political Difference. We discuss the changing nature of the Labour Party, Sally Rooney's decision to now allow her latest book to be translated into Hebrew , if Brexiteers are stupid and more!Shout-outs for this episode:Mark (@northernlightbooks)Emily (@moonchildemily)Lydia (@lydiathevirgo)Books mentioned in this episode:Political Liberalism by John RawlsBrexitland by Maria Sobolewska and Robert FordInventing the Individual: The Origins of Western Liberalism...
2021-11-2252 min
Neurodiversity PodcastA Special Interview With Emily Kircher-MorrisEmily's new book, "Teaching Twice-Exceptional Learners in Today's Classroom," is now officially released! This is a special episode, featuring an interview of Emily Kircher-Morris by her executive producer/husband Dave. They talk about her background, her experiences with 2e kids, and how she views the world of neurodiversity. They also preview the book! ABOUT "TEACHING TWICE-EXCEPTIONAL LEARNERS IN TODAY'S CLASSROOM" Twice-exceptional (2e) learners have often been misunderstood, disciplined, unchallenged, and left behind. Even as awareness of 2e learners has grown, educators are still in need of practical tools to recognize and support their twice-exceptional students...
2021-08-2419 min
The Style GuideThe Suitcase [One Offs #11]Dave and Steve are joined by a very special guest to discuss yet another HBO hit series that they didn’t watch when it was popular. That seems to be a trend with these guys. Steve claims to have seen Deadwood when it was on television, but that may never be verified. iTunes description for this...Continue reading »
2017-12-1833 minThe Style GuideHush [One Offs #10]Hush little Dave and Steve, don’t say a word, because this One Off takes you back to a time before Joss Whedon was writing and directing blockbuster superhero movies. Sharpen your stakes and peel some garlic, because, it’s Buffy the Vampire Slayer time, folks. iTunes has this to say about the episode: “From out of...Continue reading »
2017-12-0433 minThe Style GuidePine Barrens [One Offs #9]Apparently The Sopranos is one of the greatest shows of all time. Dave and Steve didn’t know this when they sat down to watch it and they’re not sure they’d agree with the sentiment, but boy did they ever have feelings about the world of Tony and his band of merry men. Other things they...Continue reading »
2017-11-2032 minThe Style GuideThe Chopper [One Offs #8]Dave and Steve put on their detective badges for Brooklyn 99 Season 2, Episode 22, ‘The Chopper’. Oddly enough, they spend no time at all talking about how confusing it is that “chopper” could refer to either a motorcycle or a helicopter, but they do find delve into Dave’s weird nicknames. Netflix tells us that,...Continue reading »
2017-11-0630 minThe Style GuideIn A Lonely Place [One Offs #6]Just in time for the new season of Riverdale that starts on Wednesday, this week’s One Off goes back to Season 1, Episode 7, ‘In A Lonely Place’. Listen along as Steve and Dave share uninformed opinions about popular teen dramas from the 00s. Also of note: nobody uses the term “on fleek”. According to...Continue reading »
2017-10-0933 minThe Style GuidePaula Scher: Graphic Design [One Offs #5]This week’s One Off is all about showing you how the sausage gets made, where the sausage is Dave and Steve’s creative processes. To get there, they watched Abstract: The Art of Design Season 1, Episode 6, ‘Paula Scher: Graphic Design’. Hold onto your pocket protectors, because it’s about to get awfully nerdy up in...Continue reading »
2017-09-2537 minThe Style GuideThe Entire History of You [One Offs #4]While it isn’t the future, you’ll be able to replay this One Off again and again until it makes you want to rip your earbuds out of your head. That’s right, this week Dave and Steve are watching Black Mirror Season 1, Episode 3: ‘The Entire History of You’. They vaguely remember 60’s era television...Continue reading »
2017-09-1132 minThe Style GuideNoël [One Offs #3]As is befitting of the end of summer, this week’s One Off has Dave and Steve watching a Christmas episode of The West Wing: Season 2, Episode 10. They talk about songs that make them nostalgic, the pitfalls of Christmas episodes, and end with a discussion that Steve should probably share with his therapist. iTunes’...Continue reading »
2017-08-2831 minThe Style GuideEp. 67: The Moneyball of War MoviesEpisode 67, ‘The Moneyball of war movies’, on War movies While The Style Guide is still technically on hiatus, it returns for yet another week. This time, Dave and Steve talk about what makes a modern war movie. Intro Clip: Band of Brothers – Currahee 01×01 Steve makes an embarrassing mistake. Despite the fact that...Continue reading »
2017-08-2156 minThe Style GuideAlmost Got ‘Im [One Offs #2]In this One Off, Dave and Steve delve into DC’s darkest detective, with Season 2, Episode 18 of Batman: The Animated Series. Come to hear them talk about the value of framed narratives and why Dave hates live action superheroes, stay for the fight they get into about toys. iTunes’ description for this episode is,...Continue reading »
2017-08-1430 minThe Style GuideEp. 66: He’s Not A HeroEpisode 66, ‘He’s not a hero’, on Logan Is The Style Guide back or did Dave and Steve just really want to talk about Logan? Probably the latter, given that One Offs has launched and they’re busy talking television (and you should all check that out). So appreciate them while they’re here folks. This week,...Continue reading »
2017-08-0756 minThe Style GuideThe One Where No One’s Ready [One Offs #1]Hold onto your headphones everyone. Four months after teasing the series, we’re finally launching the podcast. In this week’s One Off, Dave and Steve return to the hottest show of the 90s (and early 00s) with Season 3, Episode 2 of Friends. Learn how they try to manipulate the people around them, sometimes into being...Continue reading »
2017-07-3129 minThe Style GuideOur Man Bashir [One Offs Pilot]This week’s pilot for One Offs takes Dave and Steve into familiar territory with Season 4, Episode 10 of Star Trek: Deep Space Nine. Listen as they boldly go where millions of people have gone before through a discussion of holodecks, Christmas episodes, and Bond girls. According to Netflix, in this week’s episode “Bashir is...Continue reading »
2017-03-2030 minThe Style GuideEp. 65: We Know How Television WorksEpisode 65, ‘We know how television works’, on cliffhangers This week, Dave and Steve return with an episode dedicated to cliffhangers throughout cinema, television, and literature. In doing so, they also take a bit of a journey through a wide range of past episodes of The Style Guide. Perhaps fittingly, because our intrepid hosts are...Continue reading »
2017-03-1358 minThe Style GuideEp. 64: Furious KaneEpisode 64, ‘Furious Kane’, on Citizen Kane vs. Furious 7 This week, Dave and Steve invite special guest Dominik Buconjic to join them for a discussion about the alpha and the omega of cinema, Citizen Kane and Furious 7. You would think that these two films cannot be compared. You might be right, but your...Continue reading »
2017-03-061h 21The Style GuideEp. 63: Wesley Snipes is No Al PacinoEpisode 63, ‘Wesley Snipes is no Al Pacino’, on Wesley Snipes You’re telling me that this week Dave and Steve did an actor profile on Wesley Snipes? Like, the dude from the Blade movies, Demolition Man, and a bunch of direct-to-DVD flops who has recently spent three years in prison for income tax fraud? Is...Continue reading »
2017-02-2753 minThe Style GuideEp. 62: They’re Not Acting, They’re TalkingEpisode 62, ‘They’re not acting, they’re talking’, on Aaron Sorkin This week, Dave and Steve depart from what has become their standard fare of making people angry by having opinions being wrong about Disney, and delve into a topic that is never even remotely contentious: politics. That’s right, Aaron Sorkin is getting The Style Guide...Continue reading »
2017-02-201h 10The Style GuideEp. 61: Treat You Like PixarEpisode 61, ‘Treat you like Pixar’, Part III on Walt Disney Animation Studios This week, Dave and Steve finish cataloguing their thoughts on Walt Disney Animation Studios, chatting about the rest of the films from The Little Mermaid to Moana. For some, this is a somber episode as The Style Guide moves on from a...Continue reading »
2017-02-1357 minThe Style GuideEp. 60: Renaissance KidsEpisode 60, ‘Renaissance kids’, Part II on Walt Disney Animation Studios This week, Dave and Steve continue their journey through the feature films of Walt Disney Animation Studios. With proper microphones and a whole new batch of films to talk about, the dynamic duo start to work their way through the next set of Disney...Continue reading »
2017-02-061h 08The Style GuideEp. 59: Books Are Great. Moving Books Are Even Better.Episode 59, ‘Books are great. Moving books are even better.’, Part I on Walt Disney Animation Studios After last week’s debacle with what is most certainly their least listened to episode, Dave and Steve return to reasonable episode lengths. That’s right. They are not insisting that you dedicate a significant portion of your life to...Continue reading »
2017-01-3055 minThe Style GuideEp. 58: The Sounds of Matt DamonEpisode 58, ‘The sounds of Matt Damon’, on The Martian This week, Dave and Steve take on the latest “it’s time to rescue Matt Damon” movie (unless you count Jason Bourne as Matt Damon saving himself from the decisions of past-Matt Damon), The Martian. But instead of giving you the usual fare of The Style...Continue reading »
2017-01-232h 19The Style GuideEp. 57: Three Twists In A RowEpisode 57, ‘Three twists in a row’, on The Prestige Vs. The Illusionist This week, after a brief holiday, Dave and Steve do yet another installment of their popular “Versus” series (see episode 21’s Jessica Jones vs. Daredevil), pitting The Prestige against The Illusionist and asking themselves “Which film is the better exploration of magic...Continue reading »
2017-01-1657 minThe Style GuideEp. 56: Children of the PrequelsEpisode 56, ‘Children of the Prequels’, on Rogue One Let’s just admit it. The Style Guide exists solely as an excuse for Dave and Steve to talk about Star Wars, and all the episodes in between them are just filler while they wait for the next opportunity to talk about Star Wars — and that...Continue reading »
2017-01-021h 07The Style GuideEp. 55: Nice Move, Tim BurtonEpisode 55, ‘Nice move, Tim Burton’, on Christmas stories In a move that will ensure that nobody can listen to this episode at an appropriate time, Dave and Steve release their Christmas-themed episode on Boxing Day, and they use it as an excuse to talk about the things that they love and hate about the...Continue reading »
2016-12-261h 01The Style GuideEp. 54: Point Break TimeEpisode 54, ‘Point Break Time’, on Keanu Reeves This week, Dave and Steve take the time to celebrate the genius of Canadian superstar Keanu Reeves. That’s right, the actor that has been requested (by Steve) more times than any other is finally getting The Style Guide Treatment. See what our dynamic duo has to say...Continue reading »
2016-12-1954 minThe Style GuideEp. 53: About A RobotEpisode 53, ‘About A Robot’, Part III of Robots, Cyborgs, and Artificial Intelligence This week, Dave and Steve conclude their conversation about thinking machines by looking at robotic heroes, good guys, and protagonists. Was Her really a game-changer in in the robo-film movement? What was the cultural significance of 2005’s Robots and how has it...Continue reading »
2016-12-1255 minThe Style GuideEp. 52: We’re People TooEpisode 52, ‘We’re people too’, Part II of Robots, Cyborgs, and Artificial Intelligence This week, Dave and Steve continue their exploration of machines in fiction by delving into their use as villains and antagonists. Listen in as the duo comes down pretty hard on the human race in a futile attempt to be spared when...Continue reading »
2016-12-0555 minThe Style GuideEp. 51: What’s Wrong With A Robotic Nose?Episode 51, ‘What’s wrong with a robotic nose?’, Part I of Robots, Cyborgs, and Artificial Intelligence This week, Dave and Steve shake things up with their first multi-part episode. For the next three weeks they’ll be talking about the rise of machines in fiction. This week is all about how to tell you’re dealing with...Continue reading »
2016-11-281h 03The Style GuideEp. 50: This Meta EpisodeEpisode 50, ‘This Meta Episode’, on The Style Guide This week, Dave and Steve decide that they need to go deeper and do an entire episode on themselves. That’s right folks, episode 50 is dedicated to exploring the prior 49 episodes of The Style Guide. Follow along as they tell you all about how the...Continue reading »
2016-11-2159 minThe Style GuideEp. 49: RoboCop is a Great FilmEpisode 49, ‘RoboCop is a great film’, on Starship Troopers This week, following both the American election and Remembrance Day, Dave and Steve stumble into a topic that is oddly fitting: the novel and film Starship Troopers. Come for the discussion of a classic sci-fi book, stay for Steve’s attempt to defend a bad movie....Continue reading »
2016-11-141h 15The Style GuideEp. 48: Look At Me. I Exist.Episode 48, ‘Look at me. I exist.’, on Political Advertising This week, Dave and Steve say farewell — and good riddance — to the American presidential election by talking about the last couple years of political advertising. Spoiler alert: there are no spoilers in this episode. Expect maybe existential spoilers. Intro Clip: I Like Ike....Continue reading »
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The Style GuideEp. 47: I Watch Saw for the ArticlesNaturally following upon their pre-Halloween Spooktacular, this week Dave and Steve do an on-Halloween Spooktacular. This time they explore John Carpenter's Halloween franchise and the twists the series takes before finally arriving at the two recent Rob Zombie remakes. Keep in mind that Dave feels the need to vividly describe some of the scenes, in case you wanted to be horrified without ever seeing the films. It's fun for the whole family absolutely no families whatsoever.
2016-10-311h 18The Style GuideEp. 44: Technically CanadianEpisode 44, ‘Technically Canadian’, on The 90s This week, Dave and Steve take a journey through their awkward pre-teen and teenage years which is known more widely as “the 1990s”. While they don’t cover everything that went on in the decade, they do cover some of its more important films. Like Biodome with Pauly Shore....Continue reading »
2016-10-101h 03The Style GuideEp. 43: It’s Dumb To Say, But The Magic Isn’t HereEpisode 43, ‘It’s Dumb to Say, But The Magic Isn’t Here’, on Harry Potter and the Cursed Child In this episode, Dave and Steve hate-read the latest offering in the Harry Potter universe. Intro Clip: Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets. Steve has a terrible confession that is going to shock everyone. Dave and...Continue reading »
2016-10-0357 minThe Style GuideEp. 42: Tatooine Doesn’t Have Any BeachesEpisode 42, ‘Tatooine doesn’t have any beaches’, on Rogue One: A Star Wars Story In this episode, which was recorded and released in late June and anyone who says otherwise a liar, Dave and Steve go pretty far down the rabbit hole of nerdy analyses. Abandon all hope ye who enter here, because Dave and...Continue reading »
2016-06-2748 minThe Style GuideEp. 41: Everyone In France Seems Pretty TerribleEpisode 41, ‘Everyone in France seems pretty terrible’, on Perfume: The Story of a Murderer This week, Dave and Steve take on the rough and tumble world of fragrant essential oils, aroma compounds, fixatives, and solvents. That’s right, they watched and read Perfume: The Story of a Murderer by Patrick Süskind. You’ll pay for the...Continue reading »
2016-06-2055 minThe Style GuideEp. 40: I Will Never Speak To You Again. I Hate You.Episode 40, ‘I will never speak to you again. I hate you.’, on Canons In this week’s episode, Dave and Steve get into what it means for a work to be ‘canonical’ and why it even matters. Intro Clip: Canon in D – Johann Pachelbel. Spelling is hard. Dave and Steve bring their C-Game to...Continue reading »
2016-06-1356 minThe Style GuideEp. 39: They’re Not Hecklers Out of Any Greater GoodEpisode 39, ‘They’re not hecklers out of any greater good’, on Comedy Specials In this week’s episode, Dave and Steve approach whether there is a particular style to be found in comedy specials — mostly as an excuse to watch a bunch of comedians all week. Intro Clip: Jim Gaffigan – Mr. Universe Steve is...Continue reading »
2016-06-061h 00The Style GuideEp. 38: Peak Star TrekEpisode 38, ‘Peak Star Trek’, on Star Trek In our nerdiest episode yet (which is surprising, considering how often they talk about nerdy subjects), Dave and Steve invite special guest Theodore Sherman to talk about the entire Star Trek film and television universe. They do. For a long time. Intro Clip: Star Trek: TOS Opening...Continue reading »
2016-05-301h 42The Style GuideEp. 37: Chess is Where I Learned to Trash talkEpisode 38, ‘Chess is where I learned to trash talk’, on board games In this week’s episode, Dave and Steve meander around the topic of board games. Intro Clip: Louis CK – Live at the Beacon Theater Board game cafes improve on all the traditions of dog fighting. Dave compares Settlers of Catan to the...Continue reading »
2016-05-231h 12The Style GuideEp. 36: The Billy Crystal of ActingEpisode 36, ‘The Billy Crystal of Acting’, on Whoopi Goldberg This week Dave and Steve continue their wildly successful series of actor profiles, this time with the legendary Whoopi Goldberg. What began as an opportunity to make fun of Nicolas Cage and his weird career has evolved into a more thoughtful look at what makes...Continue reading »
2016-05-1657 minThe Style GuideEp. 35: The Zombie is the Working Class VampireEpisode 35, ‘The zombie is the working class vampire’, on zombie movies This week Dave and Steve take on the undead hordes with an exploration of zombies and zombie films. Intro Clip: Night of the Living Dead Dave showcases his expertise in the Dad Joke genre. Steven says “kaiju”. Dave sings the body horrific. On...Continue reading »
2016-05-0956 minThe Style GuideEp. 34: What is the Best Colour in the Universe?Episode 34, ‘What is the best colour in the universe?’, on the Academy Awards Dave and Steve return with an episode that was definitely, 100% recorded this week. No doubt. There is certainly no way that it was recorded immediately following the Oscars and then ignored until this week. Nope. This week they tackle the...Continue reading »
2016-05-021h 14The Style GuideEp. 33: Everyone Had All This Superman BaggageEpisode 33, ‘Everyone had all this Superman baggage’, on Movie Adaptations Hey look, Steven’s back! This week, Dave and Steve cover the vast array of movies based on books — although, as it turns out, they miss talking about almost all of the notable ones such as American Psycho, Heart of Darkness, The Godfather, and...Continue reading »
2016-04-251h 03The Style GuideEp. 32: Oh No. His Potatoes Got Blown UpOnce again we are still without Steven Orr, so Dave sits down with Theodore Sherman to discuss Castaway, and all other Castaway films.
2016-04-111h 01The Style GuideEp. 31: The Matrix GenerationSteven is still away, so Dave sits down with Missie Peters to discuss one of her favourite things: Director's Commentaries.
2016-04-0446 minThe Style GuideEp. 30: The World Progressed and the Movie Can’tThis week, Steven is away working so Dave sits down with special guest Scott Thompson to discuss one of Scott's favourite movies Pacific Rim. The conversation also finds it's way into other bad movies that we love, but don't worry, it always comes back to Pacific Rim.
2016-03-2859 minThe Style GuideEp. 29: I Hate How Much you Like FrasierEpisode 29, ‘I hate how much you like Frasier’, on comedians playing themselves This week, on the Dave and Steve show, Dave and Steve explore television shows where comedians play versions of themselves. Then they realize that is a very limited genre and end up talking about sitcoms, late night shows, and Steven’s feelings. Intro...Continue reading »
2016-02-291h 08The Style GuideEp. 28: Do You Always Go Naked?Episode 28, ‘Do you always go naked?’, on time travel This week, Dave and Steve go back… to Back to the Future. Well, kind of. They take on the broader concept of time travel in movies and, to am such lesser extent, novels. Follow along in their (thankfully) straightforward episode. Intro Clip: Star Trek 4:...Continue reading »
2016-02-221h 10The Style GuideEp. 27: I Understand Why People Don’t Like Sandra BullockEpisode 27, ‘I understand why people don’t like Sandra Bullock’, on Julia Roberts Dave and Steve move onto their next actor profile. While the episode is ostensibly focused on Julia Roberts, they spend almost as much time talking about Sandra Bullock. Since Steven can’t tell them apart, it’s a win-win situation. Intro Clip: Mona Lisa...Continue reading »
2016-02-1542 minThe Style GuideEp. 26: Darth VillainEpisode 26, ‘Darth Villain’, on The Force Awakens Dave and Steve go back… not to the future, but to Star Wars: The Force Awakens. Be warned, while there are of course spoilers for the movie, they spend a lot of time talking about the idea of the movie rather than the movie itself. Very meta....Continue reading »
2016-02-081h 04The Style GuideEp. 25: Her Dystopias Are BonkersThis week Dave and Steve help Paper Street Theatre prepare for their upcoming show on Margaret Atwood by taking a journey through her science fiction novels. In a surprising turn of events, Dave is shocked that Steven does not self-identify as a whaler.
2016-02-0155 minThe Style GuideEp. 24: Jean Claude Van Damme Is My Spirit AnimalEpisode 24, ‘Jean Claude Van Damme is my spirit animal’, on Sense8 Dave and Steve try out The Wachowski’s latest project, Sense8. Turns out that it isn’t as bad as the rendering of the title would have you believe… Show Notes Intro Clip: sense8, I Can’t Leave Her [1×12] Dave and Steve were harder on...Continue reading »
2016-01-251h 23The Style GuideEp. 23: Talkin’ All Cool About CheeseburgersEpisode 23, ‘Talkin’ all cool about cheeseburgers’, on Quentin Tarantino In this week’s episode, Steve and Dave take on another auteur, this time with lots more swearing than their Wes Anderson episode. Intro Clip: Kill Bill, Volume 2 Dave and Steve’s friendship seems tenuous, at best. Dave shares his extensive knowledge of Australian history. “Film...Continue reading »
2016-01-181h 23The Style GuideEp. 22: Harley Quinn, Medicine WomanEpisode 22, ‘Harley Quinn, Medicine Woman’, on cartoons In this week’s episode, Dave and Steve start the year off differently than usual in their exploration of the wild and whacky world of cartoons. Note:Due to said new things, the audio quality may, at times, be less than perfect. We apologize. Intro Clip: Pinky and the...Continue reading »
2016-01-111h 07The Style GuideEp. 21: The Spectrum of BroodingIn this episode, Dave and Steven discuss the two latest Netflix/Marvel team-ups! It starts out sounding like a hatefest, and then ends sounding like a feminist-fest, but in the end it's just another wonderful episode of The Style Guide (Seriously though, Dave and Steven really do like Jessica Jones and Daredevil.)
2015-12-211h 05The Style GuideEp. 20: Most People Could Build a LightsaberIn this episode, Dave and Steve discuss their hopes (and fears) for Disney's first foray into the Star Wars universe.
2015-12-151h 02The Style GuideEp. 19: The Good Enough DinosaurIn this Episode Dave and Steven discuss the good and bad of the newest pixar creation: The Good Dinosaur.
2015-12-071h 03The Style GuideEp. 18: Renting out Rick MoranisIn this episode Dave and Steven perform another actor profile. This time following the short, and sweet career of the world's most beloved nerd: Rick Moranis.
2015-11-3048 minThe Style GuideEp. 17: Hey Adults in the Audience, Cry about This for a SecondIn this episode of Dave's favourite podcast, Dave and Steven discuss the good and the bad of Pixar movies...although, let's be honest. They mostly just discuss the good.
2015-11-231h 17The Style GuideEp. 16: Monkeys Project Meaning Onto the Objects Around ThemIn this episode Dave and Steven discuss Science-Fiction Thrillers. It's not that sciency or that thrilling...but it is fascinating.
2015-11-1659 minThe Style GuideEp. 15: Two Dogs, Three Dogs, and Different Things Upon Their FaceEpisode 15, ‘Two dogs, three dogs, and different things upon their face’, on the BBC’s Sherlock Dave and Steve discuss what has likely become the definitive modern take on Sherlock Holmes, starring Benedict Cumberbatch and Martin Freeman. Show Notes Intro Clip: Sherlock, His Last Vow [3×1] It’s Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, Dave. Sir. Steven brags...Continue reading »
2015-11-091h 03The Style GuideEp. 14: I’m Shocked That I’ve Been Enjoying Republican FantasiesIn this episode Dave and Steven discuss Christmas Action Movies in preparation for Paper Street Theatre's upcoming Christmas Show, Lethal Christmas.
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Dave Morris is a Podcast#5: Almonds in your Cocktus!<a href="http://www.davemorrisisa.com/podcast/punchcast_episode5.mp3">A segment called "My Friends in Victoria" with special guest Mike Grajewski. Dave and Mike talk about Victoria, Sand People, Earls and more!</a><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/DaveMorrisIsAPodcast/~4/HsO_UD5yKzs" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>
2011-03-0920 minDave Morris is a Podcast#3: Dave Morris is the Age of Persuasion<a href="http://www.davemorrisisa.com/podcast/punchcast_episode3.mp3">Copying other people's ideas is the greatest idea of the twentieth century.</a><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/DaveMorrisIsAPodcast/~4/WVau2Lc1TKY" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>
2011-02-1620 minDave Morris is a PodcastDave Morris is a Punchcast #1: Packing a Punchcast!<a href="http://www.davemorrisisa.com/podcast/punchcast_episode1.mp3">I'm back with a punchcast. Is this feed still subscribed to? Rare this show, to let me know.</a><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/DaveMorrisIsAPodcast/~4/8SrWok0weMs" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>
2010-11-2420 minDave Morris is a PodcastDave Morris Podcast | Episode 11 | Something Weird<a href="http://www.davemorrisisa.com/podcast/podcast_episode11.mp3">Dave Morris' weirdest podcast yet. That's all. I think you'll still like it.</a><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/DaveMorrisIsAPodcast/~4/P6sgHKYSEQ0" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>
2009-08-1220 minDave Morris is a PodcastDave Morris Podcast | Episode 10 | Softness<a href="http://www.davemorrisisa.com/podcast/podcast_episode10.mp3">A podcast about softness. Seeing a beautiful world regardless of how gross you're feeling. Featuring a poem, with music by Matthew Christopher Davidson.</a><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/DaveMorrisIsAPodcast/~4/LpXQFYuFPUQ" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>
2009-08-0420 minDave Morris is a PodcastDave Morris Podcast | Episode 7 | We're in heaven...with Steve Thompson.<a href="http://www.davemorrisisa.com/podcast/podcast_episode7.mp3">This week's Podcast is a jolly jaunt through past present and future driving around the streets of North Vancouver, with Dave Morris' old friend, Steve Thompson.</a><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/DaveMorrisIsAPodcast/~4/xqADNCV2-Ic" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>
2009-07-1420 minDave Morris is a PodcastDave Morris Podcast | Episode 6 | 3 songs and their stories.<a href="http://www.davemorrisisa.com/podcast/podcast_episode6.mp3">This week's Podcast takes a look at a few of Dave Morris' songs, and tells the story of an album of stories.</a><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/DaveMorrisIsAPodcast/~4/NpjrZQ8CxV4" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>
2009-07-0720 minDave Morris is a PodcastDave Morris Podcast | Episode 5 | Walking Tour (or "A Meta Podcast" or "Larry")<a href="http://www.davemorrisisa.com/podcast/podcast_episode5.mp3">An Experimental Podcast about podcasts while walking the streets of Victoria. Featuring Special guests Hayden Stern and Andrew Cook.</a><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/DaveMorrisIsAPodcast/~4/OZwLkPQHw8o" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>
2009-06-2920 minDave Morris is a PodcastDave Morris Podcast | Episode 4 | Father's Day Special<a href="http://www.davemorrisisa.com/podcast/podcast_episode4.mp3">In honour of Father's day, this week's episode features an interview with Dave Morris' father a.k.a. Dad a.k.a. John Morris.</a><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/DaveMorrisIsAPodcast/~4/_ICj-Tx6TJc" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>
2009-06-2320 minDave Morris is a PodcastDave Morris Podcast | Episode 3 | Lovely!<a href="http://www.davemorrisisa.com/podcast/podcast_episode3.mp3">An episode exploring the most cliched idea in the world. Love. It's fun though, I promise.</a><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/DaveMorrisIsAPodcast/~4/HaYG-GyLNAM" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>
2009-06-1620 minDave Morris is a PodcastDave Morris Podcast | Episode 2 | Monsters!<a href="http://www.davemorrisisa.com/podcast/podcast_episode2.mp3">This episode explores monster poetry and music from the mind of Dave Morris. For more of his monster project go to monster.davemorrisisa.com</a><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/DaveMorrisIsAPodcast/~4/gNI0qKZJPOM" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>
2009-06-0820 minDave Morris is a PodcastDave Morris Podcast | Episode 1 | A Poem<a href="http://www.davemorrisisa.com/podcast/podcast_episode1.mp3">The first of many podcasts. This episode is a rare recording of "My Shirt Poem" accompanied by Chris Olson. Check it!<br /></a><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/DaveMorrisIsAPodcast/~4/Cc__E0LokCU" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>
2009-06-0220 min