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Raise a Glass
Raise a GlassRaise a Glass to East of Eden by John Steinbeck Part 4The fourth and final episode of East of Eden by John Steinbeck! Eric and Hunter bring it home (finally). We hope you have enjoyed this read through!https://www.abebooks.com/9780142004234/East-Eden-John-Steinbeck-Centennial-0142004235/plpA dissertation about the word "Timshel:" https://www.jstor.org/stable/10.5325/steinbeckreview.12.2.0190?read-now=1&seq=4
2026-02-181h 54Raise a Glass
Raise a GlassRaise a Glass to East of Eden by John Steinbeck Part 3Eric and Hunter reprise their discussion of John's Steinbeck's East of Eden. All quotations and page numbers taken from the centennial edition of East of Eden: https://www.abebooks.com/East-Eden-Steinbeck-John-Penguin-Books/32327730762/bdArticle exploring John Steinbeck's interpretation of Hebrew: https://www.jstor.org/stable/10.5325/steinbeckreview.12.2.0190?read-now=1&seq=5Levin, Daniel. “John Steinbeck and the Missing Kamatz in East of Eden: How Steinbeck Found a Hebrew Word but Muddled Some Vowels.” The Steinbeck Review, vol. 12, no. 2, 2015, pp. 190–98. JSTOR, https://doi.org/10.5325/steinbeckreview.12.2.0190. Accessed 24 Oct. 2025.
2025-10-241h 20Raise a Glass
Raise a GlassRaise a Glass to the Mountain: Hunter's Guitar Journey Part 2 (Slash, Don Felder, Joe Walsh, Jeff Beck)Hunter shares how he is attempting to get off his mountain's plateau, and how he discovered Jeff Beck. Correction: the lick Jeff Beck uses to pay tribute to Jimi is from Little Wing, not Wind Cries Mary.My favorite guitar solos:Be My Friend Live (Paul Kossof): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P00-KBLqPwISweet Child O Mine (Slash): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1w7OgIMMRc4Little Wing (Jimi Hendrix): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=35luFxHO5E0Further on Up the Road (Clapton and R...
2025-08-191h 00Raise a Glass
Raise a GlassRaise a Glass to the Mountain: Hunter's Guitar Journey Part 1 (Tommy Shaw, Paul Kossof, Eric Clapton, Jimi Hendrix and more) Part 1Hunter talks and plays about some of his favorite guitarists, and how they have shaped his guitar journey.House of the Rising Sun: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N4bFqW_eu2IAll Right Now  by Free: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5wiF6b4rxnoBe My Friend by Free (Hunter's favorite): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P00-KBLqPwIJoe Bonamassa on Paul Kossoff and Free: https://www.guitarworld.com/lessons/joe-bonamassa-paul-kossoffCrossroad Blues by Robert Johnson: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bJ_7nYEpkBo
2025-08-191h 07Raise a Glass
Raise a GlassRaise a Glass to Kim's Convenience and Leaf by Niggle (Potluck May 2025)Eric and Hunter enjoy a tasty potluck meal with Kim's Convenience and Leaf by Niggle by J.R.R. Tolkien.The Tolkien Reader: https://archive.org/details/tolkienreader0000jrrt (read for free) or https://www.abebooks.com/Tolkien-Reader-J.R.R-Rey/32208035121/bd (buy)
2025-05-271h 08Raise a Glass
Raise a GlassRaise a Glass to the Grab Bag (Dream of a Ridiculous Man, Wingspan, and more)Eric and Hunter get back into recording with a grab bag episode.
2025-01-311h 14Raise a Glass
Raise a GlassRaise a Glass to Shane (1953) and The Rider (2017)Eric and Hunter discuss two films that make various Cowboy flavored impressions about violence and manliness.
2024-10-161h 34Raise a Glass
Raise a GlassRaise a Glass to the OlympicsEric tries to warm Hunter's cold, cynical heart with his love for the Olympics and the stories we tell about it.Derek Redmond: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t2G8KVzTwfwMichael Phelps medals: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F81cLjRY4toMikaela Shiffrin's Essay: https://signature.theplayerstribune.com/mikaela-shiffrin-olympics-team-usa-skiing/p/1Ifixit: https://www.ifixit.com/
2024-08-311h 26Raise a Glass
Raise a GlassRaise a Glass to East of Eden Part IIEric and Hunter fall headfirst into East of Eden and barely stay afloat. American Born Chinese: https://theroastedbookery.com/product/american-born-chinese
2024-07-271h 24Raise a Glass
Raise a GlassRaise a Glass to Pokemon and How to Train Your Dragon (Potluck 7/14/2024)Eric and Hunter take different routes through Pokemon and How to Train Your Dragon, back to their childhoods, when there were dragons.
2024-07-141h 33Raise a Glass
Raise a GlassRaise a Glass to the High Kings (3/19 Concert in Ithica, NY)Hunter and Eric raise a glass to the High Kings before and after the concert, featuring a couple covers and some rainbow chasing.
2024-05-151h 11Raise a Glass
Raise a GlassRaise a Glass to Tess of the D'Urbervilles by Thomas HardyEric and Hunter delve into the world of Thomas Hardy with Tess of the D'Urbervilles.Hunter's essay: https://write.as/hdansin/a-pure-woman-sits-up-in-a-coffinThe Novels of Thomas Hardy (p245): https://archive.org/details/commonreaderseco0000wool/page/7/mode/1upHow Should One Read a Book: https://yalereview.org/article/virginia-woolf-essay-how-should-read-book
2024-05-081h 12Raise a Glass
Raise a GlassRaise a Glass to East of Eden by John Steinbeck Part 1Eric and Hunter dive headfirst into Part 1 of East of Eden while munching bunny cookies.East of Eden Centennial Edition: https://www.abebooks.com/servlet/SearchResults?kn=east%20of%20eden%20centennial%20edition&sts=t&ds=20
2024-05-011h 12Raise a Glass
Raise a GlassRaise a Glass to the N64 (Super Smash Bros., Golden Eye, Mario Kart)Eric and Hunter spend a late night session with the N64. Eric shares about the importance of the system to him while Hunter gets a little salty.Epic Beau's parody, "Up B": https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iM2uCot0Rmo
2024-04-1841 minRaise a Glass
Raise a GlassRaise a Glass to the Playstation 4 (Last of Us, Overcooked, Outer Wilds)Hunter shares some of his favorite games on the PS4 with Eric.Guitar work by Hunter, both inspired by the Outer Wilds soundtrack (Travelers and Timber Hearth). Lady Knight the Brave's video essay on The Last of Us 1 & 2: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b2lFauyNMVAMy wife and I playing Overcooked: https://youtu.be/O2mMI_sXVOg
2024-04-101h 13Raise a Glass
Raise a GlassRaise a Glass to the Playstation 2 (Battlefront 1, Dynasty Warriors 5, DDR)Eric and Hunter kick off their series of in person game system episodes with a look at the Playstation 2.
2024-04-0859 minRaise a Glass
Raise a GlassRaise a Glass to The WitcherEric and Hunter return to the world of The Witcher. They're a little bit rusty, but the swords are sharp as ever and a couple potions in their glasses get them through.Note: Geralt is in fact 90-100 years old during the events of the Witcher III (according to a lore entry in the game), but Sapkowski never actually states his age.Killing Monsters Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c0i88t0KacsWolven Storm (Priscilla's Song): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5SAGrc9cjvYRaxabit gameplay videos: https...
2024-03-151h 13Raise a Glass
Raise a GlassHiatus Announcement November 3rd 2023Hunter gives an update about RAG's hiatus for the holiday season.Tess of the D'Urbervilles on Gutenberg: https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/110Hunter's essay on Tess: https://hdansin.writeas.com/a-pure-woman-sits-up-in-a-coffinWe will plan to discuss Part I of East of Eden after Tess.
2023-11-0301 minRaise a Glass
Raise a GlassRaise a Glass to Wheel of Time (Books 1 -3, Seasons 1-2)On the first episode of Season 3, Eric and Hunter welcome Jordan onto the podcast to discuss the first three books of Wheel of Time. Much like the Wheel of Time all topics promised in the beginning are covered, but they are weaved throughout and pay off... eventually. Hunter also frequently says 3 and a half when he means 2 and a half.
2023-10-192h 06Raise a Glass
Raise a GlassSeason 3 PreviewEric and Hunter discuss the upcoming season of Raise a Glass.East of Eden by John Steinbeck: https://www.abebooks.com/servlet/SearchResults?kn=east%20of%20eden%20john%20steinbeck&sts=t&cm_sp=SearchF-_-TopNavISS-_-Results&ds=20
2023-10-0712 minRaise a Glass
Raise a GlassIntroduction for Newcomers to Raise a GlassEric and Hunter record an introduction for people new to the podcast.
2023-10-0503 minRaise a Glass
Raise a GlassRaise a Glass to RAG season 2 and 3Eric and Hunter reflect on Season 2 and talk about plans for Season 3. Consider getting a copy of East of Eden to read along with us next season!East of Eden: https://www.abebooks.com/servlet/BookDetailsPL?bi=30564545041&searchurl=ds%3D20%26kn%3Deast%2Bof%2Beden%2Bjohn%2Bsteinbeck%26sortby%3D17&cm_sp=snippet-_-srp1-_-title2
2023-08-2210 minRaise a Glass
Raise a GlassRaise a Glass to Hamilton (Season 2 Finale!)Eric and Hunter talk (and sing (and 'rap')) about the musical about the namesake of their alma mater. Hunter also mispronounces Samuel Seabury as "Samuel Seavery".Petition and info about Jeff McArn: https://sign.moveon.org/petitions/support-for-jeffhttps://www.hamiltonmonitor.com/post/chaplain-jeff-mcarn-quietly-terminated-for-new-direction
2023-08-222h 09Raise a Glass
Raise a GlassRaise a Glass to The Good PlaceEric and Hunter rack up lots of points (you decide if they're positive or negative) talking about  Michael Shur's The Good Place. Beware! This will spoil everything!What we Owe to Eachother by T.M. Scanlon: https://www.booksamillion.com/p/What-We-Owe-Each-Other/T-M-Scanlon/9780674004238The Divine Conspiracy by Dallas Willard: https://www.abebooks.com/servlet/BookDetailsPL?bi=31429286060&searchurl=sortby%3D17%26tn%3Ddivine%2Bconspiracy&cm_sp=snippet-_-srp1-_-title3
2023-08-031h 14Raise a Glass
Raise a GlassRaise a Glass to About TimeEric and Hunter raise a glass to one of Eric's favorite movies, About Time starring Domhnall Gleeson, Rachel McAdams, and Bill Nighy. Don't worry, they only make Dad puns on the name of the movie about twenty times.About Time: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt2194499/Sleep deprivation: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6473877/Mindfulness: https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/basics/mindfulness
2023-07-201h 38Raise a Glass
Raise a GlassPour One Out for God's Not Dead (2014)Eric and Hunter pour one out for the 2014 movie "God's Not Dead" while going on various theological and philosophical tangents, some of which are more productive than others. 
2023-07-121h 30Raise a Glass
Raise a GlassRaise a Glass to the Gab Bag! (NCIS, Bono, Zaba, Whole Seed Catalog, and more)In their inaugural grab/gab bag episode, Eric and Hunter grab various stories and storytellers from hats and gab about them.
2023-06-091h 30Raise a Glass
Raise a GlassRaise a Glass to Andrew Mosher Part 2 (The Gurls and the Star Death Consortium, Nightmarish Double Feature, & More)Hunter and Eric talk about some of Andrew's comics and paintings, as well as his process and the nature of art.Buy Andrew's work: https://www.andrewmosherart.com/shop
2023-06-021h 27Raise a Glass
Raise a GlassRaise a Glass to Andrew Mosher (Regular Life & Komodo Queen and Me)Eric and Hunter welcome guest and friend Andrew Mosher to discuss his comic books and art. Part 1 of 2.Andrew's website: https://www.andrewmosherart.com/Purchase Komodo Queen and Me: https://www.andrewmosherart.com/shop/komodo-queen-me-comic-book
2023-05-261h 41Raise a Glass
Raise a GlassRaise a Glass to Twenty One Pilots (Vessel, Stressed Out, Trench)Eric listens to Hunter quote Twenty One Pilots lyrics. Includes covers of "My Blood" and "Trees."Hunter also realizes now (after recording the podcast) that he should have remembered that it was the anniversary of Blurryface...
2023-05-191h 45Raise a Glass
Raise a GlassRaise a Glass to The Last Jedi?Eric and Hunter subvert expectations about podcasts about The Last Jedi.
2023-05-131h 38Raise a Glass
Raise a GlassRaise a Glass to After the Last Border by Jessica GoudeauEric and Hunter discuss After the Last Border, the story of two families and refuge in America.Resources:After the Last Border: https://www.abebooks.com/servlet/SearchResults?kn=after%20the%20last%20border%20by%20jessica%20goudeau&sts=t&cm_sp=SearchF-_-TopNavISS-_-Results&ds=20World Relief (Advocate, Volunteer, Give): https://worldrelief.org/Welcoming the Stranger: https://www.abebooks.com/servlet/BookDetailsPL?bi=31377247010&searchurl=kn%3Dwelcoming%2Bthe%2Bstranger%26sortby%3D17&cm_sp=snippet-_-srp1-_-title1
2023-05-051h 20Raise a Glass
Raise a GlassRaise a Glass to HadestownTwo tired dads gush about Hades and Hermes. They also sing a lot and theorize about thin mints."Underwold Ambience" sound effect for "Why We Build the Wall" obtained from: https://freesound.org/people/aria_of_winds/sounds/565051/
2023-04-231h 59Raise a Glass
Raise a GlassRaise a Glass to《活着》To Live by 《余华》Yu Hua and 《张艺谋》Zhang Yimou (Part 2)Eric and Hunter resume season 2 with part 2 of their discussion of Yu Hua's To Live, discussing the film adaption directed by Zhang Yimou.Hunter's website: https://hdansin.writeas.com/about-meSolus OS: https://getsol.us/
2023-04-061h 06Raise a Glass
Raise a GlassRaise a Glass to To Live 《活着》 by Yu Hua 《余华》(Part 1)Eric and Hunter experience déjà vu as they introduce To Live by Yu Hua, a story that follows the struggle of Fu Gui to survive and take care of his family through war, famine, and the political upheavals of the Cultural Revolution in China. This will be the last episode before a brief hiatus.Hate Crimes against Asian Americans: https://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-56218684Chinese dialects and Mandarin: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zH213QEckeg
2023-02-2249 minRaise a Glass
Raise a GlassRaise a Glass to Tress of the Emerald Sea by Brandon Sanderson and the Book of JonahIn this potluck episode, Eric and Hunter surprise eachother and the laws of time with stories. Also includes an inconceivable performance of Vizzini from the Princess Bride by Eric.Sound effects obtained from https://www.zapsplat.com
2023-02-101h 56Raise a Glass
Raise a GlassRaise a Glass to Star TrekEric and Hunter explore the vast reaches of Star Trek media, sharing their favorite shows and movies and how it has shaped themselves and culture. Hunter also mispeaks and says "Carlos Beltran" when he meant "Robert Beltran."Human Trafficking Awareness: https://www.alliance87.org/interactive/modern-slavery-statistics/How Pornography can Fuel Sex Trafficking: https://fightthenewdrug.org/how-porn-can-fuel-sex-trafficking/Donate to a non-profit dedicated to helping survivors: https://www.amirahinc.org/ Sound effects obtained from https://www.zapsplat.com
2023-02-021h 56Raise a Glass
Raise a GlassRaise a Glass to Martin Luther King Jr.Hunter and Eric discuss how one of America's most important storytellers and public figures, Martin Luther King Jr, has shaped the country and more.Works by King discussed:Letter From Birmingham Jail"I Have a Dream""Where Do We Go From Here""I've Been to the Mountaintop"Books Cited:A Call to ConscienceMartin Luther King, Jr., Malcolm X, and the Civil Rights Struggle of the 1950s and 1960s"I Have a Dream" Children's Book
2023-01-201h 52Raise a Glass
Raise a GlassRaise a Glass to To the Lighthouse by Virginia WoolfEric and Hunter kick off season 2 with one of Hunter's favorite writers.Links:Dawen 王大文Virginia Woolf: "The Russian Point of View"Virginia Woolf: "How Should One Read a Book?"Hunter Dansin: "Move the Tree to the Middle"
2023-01-141h 45Raise a Glass
Raise a GlassRaise a Glass to Dawn Must Follow Night by Hunter DansinIn this vanity episode, Eric interviews Hunter about the writing process of his first book, Dawn Must Follow Night. They also conclude the first season and discuss hopes for next season.Buy Hunter's book: https://hdansin.writeas.com/dawn-must-follow-nightRead for free on Tapas: https://tapas.io/series/Follow-NightListen to the audiobook: YouTube PlaylistSupport Hunter on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/hdansinHunter's social links: https://hdansin.writeas.com/about-me
2022-12-221h 28Raise a Glass
Raise a GlassRaise a Glass to Waiting for Godot and the Library of BabelIn spite of the tennis, for reasons unknown, Eric and Hunter raise a glass to Samuel Beckett's Waiting for Godot and the Library of Babel by Jose Luis Borges, musing on the meaning and meaninglessness of life and knowledge.Lucky's tirade from Waiting for Godot: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eGQToJ9RR-4The Library of Babel: https://archive.org/details/TheLibraryOfBabelReal life Library of Babel: https://libraryofbabel.info/The Last Question by Asimov: http://www.thelastquestion.net/Hunter's poem about writing in books: https://hdansin.writeas.com...
2022-12-161h 40Raise a Glass
Raise a GlassRaise a Glass to Behold the Lamb of God by Andrew PetersonEric and Hunter discuss Andrew Peterson's advent album, Behold the Lamb of God, get into the weeds with their complicated relationship with "Christian art", but bring it back around at the end.Also includes a special cover of "Matthew's Begats."Behold the Lamb of God: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j9CMF_co2fU&list=OLAK5uy_mNgLQcjnTtnrXNLYTJzUunMJI3adt_CToHunter's website: https://hdansin.writeas.com/
2022-12-081h 27Raise a Glass
Raise a GlassRaise a Glass to Shakespeare's MacbethTomorrow, and tomorrow, and tomorrow; creeps in this petty pace from day to day, to the last syllable of this podcast.Eric and Hunter invite Michael to share his history with Macbeth, how it has shaped him, and why he loves it.
2022-12-011h 31Raise a Glass
Raise a GlassRaise a Glass to the GodfatherHunter makes Eric an offer he can't refuse: talking about the Godfather.Eric's thesis available on patreon: https://www.patreon.com/posts/godfather-thesis-75000862?utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source=copyLink&utm_campaign=postshare_creator&utm_content=join_link"The Godfather and the limits of representation" by NPR: https://www.npr.org/2022/10/31/1133013484/the-godfather-and-the-limitations-of-representation
2022-11-231h 46Raise a Glass
Raise a GlassRaise a Glass to DinosaursThe T-Rex that ate Hunter explains why the episode this week might be late.
2022-11-1600 minRaise a Glass
Raise a GlassRaise a Glass to DominionEric and Hunter discuss one of their favorite boardgames of all time, Dominion, and even play a couple games.Video of the games available on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/hdansinDominion pro on YouTube mentioned in podcast: https://www.youtube.com/c/MicQsenoch
2022-11-0949 minRaise a Glass
Raise a GlassRaise a Glass to Steinbeck's Gentleman Poodle CharleyEric and Hunter discuss Travels with Charley in Search of America, a travelogue written by a very sarcastic John Steinbeck. They also acknowledge the native people that lived on the land before they did.Hunter's essay inspired by Steinbeck: https://hdansin.writeas.com/to-remember
2022-11-031h 37Raise a Glass
Raise a GlassRaise a Glass to Edgar Allan PoeLike a ticking that you can't get out of your mind, like the Raven that quotes only one desparing word, Eric and Hunter can't stop talking about Edgar Allan Poe.The Philosophy of Composition: https://www.eapoe.org/works/essays/philcomp.htm
2022-10-271h 30Raise a Glass
Raise a GlassRaise a Glass to Midnights and Taylor SwiftEric and Hunter talk about Taylor Swift's new album, as well as Taylor Swift as an artist. Eric also asks Hunter about his own music and a potential album.
2022-10-2237 minRaise a Glass
Raise a GlassRaise a Glass to Rings of Power and She Hulk?Eric and Hunter mansplain the first season of both Rings of Power and She Hulk, among other things.Tolkien's essay "On Fairy Stories": https://uh.edu/fdis/_taylor-dev/readings/tolkien.html
2022-10-201h 25Raise a Glass
Raise a GlassRaise a Glass to Fools Crow by James WelchEric and Hunter discuss the book Fools Crow by James Welch, an immersive novel about a Blackfoot native set during 1870. They talk about how it impacted them and shaped their understanding of the history and culture of indigenous people in America. They also touch on depictions of native people in other media.Warning: Briefly mentions a scene in the novel that involves rape.Hunter's essay about the controversy in his hometown: https://hdansin.writeas.com/to-remember
2022-10-131h 31Raise a Glass
Raise a GlassPour One Out for Ready Player OneEric and Hunter discuss Ready Player One, the book and the movie, how it shaped the culture and them personally.Elizabeth Barrett Browning, "The Cry of the Human": https://www.bartleby.com/293/80.htmlHey Poor Player TV, Second Opinion on RPO: https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2017/07/28/second-opinion-ready-player-one-worst-thing-nerd-culture-ever-produced/A piece Hunter wrote after reading Ready Player One for the first time: https://medium.com/@hdansin/do-something-new-33376af02460Guitar jam intro and outro by Hunter.
2022-10-051h 22Raise a Glass
Raise a GlassRaise a Glass to NeedtobreatheEric and Hunter discuss Needtobreathe, focusing on The Heat and Rivers in The Wasteland. Includes a special medley by Hunter on the Ukulele.
2022-09-2954 minRaise a Glass
Raise a GlassRaise a Glass to Linkin ParkIn the first part of this episode, Eric and Hunter discuss Linkin Park and the non-meaning of life.
2022-09-2956 minRaise a Glass
Raise a GlassRaise a Glass to B-Movies (El Mariachi, The History of Future Folk)Eric and Hunter discuss two low budget but loveable movies.El Mariachi: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0104815/Future Folk: https://futurefolk.com/
2022-09-211h 09Raise a Glass
Raise a GlassRaise a Glass to Russian LiteratureEric and Hunter discuss three different stories by classic Russian authors. They also listen to an opera about a nose.The Nose by Nikolai Gogol: https://gutenberg.net.au/ebooks06/0602381h.htmlNotes From Underground by Fyodor Dostoyevsky: https://gutenberg.org/ebooks/600Father Sergius by Leo Tolstoy: https://gutenberg.org/ebooks/985
2022-09-151h 27Raise a Glass
Raise a GlassRaise a Glass to Tolkien - Sep 09 2022In this episode Eric and Hunter fanboy over Tolkien, discussing the influence of his work on their lives, as well as the first two episodes of the Rings of Power.Discussed article: https://frenchpress.thedispatch.com/p/its-time-to-remember-tolkien-again Tolkien's letter to Milton Waldman: https://www.tolkienestate.com/letters/letter-to-milton-waldman-publisher-1951/ Not explicitly discussed, but a great read by Tolkien himself on "fairy stories": https://archive.org/details/on-fairy-stories_202110/page/n1/mode/2up 
2022-09-081h 27Raise a Glass
Raise a GlassWe Can Just Change It: Our Favorite ThingsIn this episode, Eric and Hunter discuss their favorite books of all time, how they came to love them, and favorites that they are currently reading. This episode also features a special recording of "Follow Me, Sancho," an original song written by Hunter featuring Eric on upright bass and background vocals.
2022-09-011h 17