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Classics You Slept ThroughFrankenstein Discussion 2 (Chap. 5 - 9)Classics You Slept Through: Episode 94 - Frankenstein Discussion 2 (Chap. 5 - 9) Now we get to the crux of the story - the creature is created. Will Frankenstein welcome this new life into the world, nurturing it, as a responsible creator would? Or will he freak out, immediately lose the monster, and then not worry about it for the next year (!) or so? Yeah, it's the latter. Things don't really work out so well for our dear Doctor. But, we'll talk about it. For next time, we're reading through Chapter 15. YouTube Twitter...
2022-05-0351 min
Classics You Slept ThroughFrankenstein (Chapters 5 - 9)Classics You Slept Through: Episode 93 - Frankenstein (Chapters 5 - 9) We've waded through the setup, we've heard Victor's family history, and now, we're at the moment you've been waiting for: the unveiling of the creature! The creative process here could probably do with a little more lightning and a dark tower in a storm, but no matter! We have the animation of a previously lifeless body! Come along as Frankenstein completes his life work - then goes off on a holiday? Let us know what you think, and we'll break down our take next episode....
2022-04-221h 29Classics You Slept ThroughFrankenstein Discussion 1 (Chap. 1 - 4)Classics You Slept Through: Episode 92 - Frankenstein Discussion 1 (Chap. 1 - 4) Today we begin our exploration Mary Shelley's Frankenstein. Just an obscure little book from the early 1800s. You've probably never heard of it. We start this one off talking about an introduction that's not in Kyle's edition, as well as the letters which form the framing device for the tale, before diving into the first four chapters. For next time, read through Chapter 9. YouTube Twitter Facebook Instagram Twitch Reddit Email: CYSTPod@gmail.com
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Classics You Slept ThroughFrankenstein (Chapters 1 - 4)Classics You Slept Through: Episode 91 - Frankenstein (Chapters 1 - 4) It's always exciting to embark upon a new book, and today, we are cracking open an all time classic! It's Frankenstein, by Mary Shelley! You know the outlines of this one - mad scientist reanimates a stitched together cadaver... but what happens next? Let's go beyond the pop culture depiction of everyone's favorite green, bolt-necked behemoth, and get the real scoop. Perhaps from the lips of the good Doctor himself, stuck in some ice on an expedition to the North Pole? Send us your...
2022-03-291h 29Classics You Slept ThroughWinnie the Pooh Wrap-upClassics You Slept Through: Episode 90 - Winnie the Pooh Wrap-up It has been a real delight, rediscovering the adventures of Christopher Robin and his stuffed friends come to life. I think it's pretty safe to say that we both thoroughly enjoyed this book. We'll wrap up our thoughts, and welcome yours at any of the social media links below. And don't forget to stick with us till the end, when we'll reveal our next classic book! For next time, we'll read through Chapter 4! YouTube Twitter Facebook Instagram Twitch Reddit Email: CYSTPod@gmail.com
2022-03-2548 minClassics You Slept ThroughWinnie the Pooh Discussion 2 (Chap. 6 - 10)Classics You Slept Through: Episode 89 - Winnie the Pooh Discussion 2 (Chap. 6 - 10) Sadly, it's almost time to conclude our time with Christopher Robin and his friends, as we're discussing the final five chapters of the original Winnie the Pooh, by A. A. Milne. We have birthdays and two (?) parties, a villainous plot, a brave exploration, and a disastrous flood. Next week we'll wrap up Pooh, as well as announce our next book! Won't you join us? YouTube Twitter Facebook Instagram Twitch Reddit Email: CYSTPod@gmail.com
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Classics You Slept ThroughWinnie the Pooh (Chapters 6 - 10)Classics You Slept Through: Episode 88 - Winnie the Pooh (Chapters 6 - 10) We've reached the final chapters of our short trip through the 100 Acre Wood, and we're sad to leave Pooh and friends. But first, there's a few adventures remaining! We search for the North Pole, have a little light kidnapping and blackmail, nearly drown in some flooding, and have a few parties along the way. YouTube Twitter Facebook Instagram Twitch Reddit Email: CYSTPod@gmail.com
2022-02-231h 30Classics You Slept ThroughWinnie the Pooh Discussion 1 (Chap. 1 - 5)Classics You Slept Through: Episode 87 - Winnie the Pooh Discussion 1 (Chap. 1 - 5) Today we're talking about the first five delightful chapters of Winnie the Pooh, by A. A. Milne. These are classic stories you're probably familiar with, such as: Pooh attempting to get honey from some bees, Pooh getting stuck in a hole, and Eeyore losing his tale. This is a short book, so we'll finish it next time! YouTube Twitter Facebook Instagram Twitch Reddit Email: CYSTPod@gmail.com
2022-02-2246 min
Classics You Slept ThroughWinnie the Pooh (Chapters 1 - 5)Classics You Slept Through: Episode 86 - Winnie the Pooh (Chapters 1 - 5) Welcome to the public domain, Winnie the Pooh! On January 1st, 2022, Winnie the Pooh entered the public domain in the U.S., meaning that we can legally read it you! Come along as we start this beloved children's classic, full of endearing stories and characters. Listen along and find out why generations of children love this "silly old bear." YouTube Twitter Facebook Instagram Twitch Reddit Email: CYSTPod@gmail.com Episode cover art is the book cover to the first edition of Winnie the Pooh, by...
2022-02-0959 min
Classics You Slept ThroughThree Men in a Boat (To Say Nothing of the Dog) Wrap-upClassics You Slept Through: Episode 85 - Three Men in a Boat (To Say Nothing of the Dog) Wrap-up Discussion Our longest book to date (as measured by how long it took us to get through it!) is finally complete. We've traveled the Thames, and now it's time to say goodbye to J, Harry, and George. Perhaps we'll meet these three fellows again someday... If you're curious about the bygone attraction of Roadside America, there's a little about it here. Next episode, we're reading through chapter five! Don't forget to rate and review us...
2022-02-0850 minClassics You Slept ThroughThree Men in a Boat (To Say Nothing of the Dog) Discussion 5 (Chap. 16 - 19)Classics You Slept Through: Episode 84 - Three Men in a Boat (To Say Nothing of the Dog) Discussion 5 (Chap. 16 - 19) Looks like we've got a rather quick one today. Our journey and it's end came about in rather straightforward fashion. Lots of travel tips, and just a few stories (not all of them humorous!) mixed in for good measure. Let's take a quick spin around this one, and wrap it up next week! YouTube Twitter Facebook Instagram Twitch Reddit Email: CYSTPod@gmail.com
2022-01-1823 min
Classics You Slept ThroughThree Men in a Boat (To Say Nothing of the Dog) (Chap. 16 - 19)Classics You Slept Through: Episode 83 - Three Men in a Boat (To Say Nothing of the Dog) (Chap. 16 - 19) Well, this journey down the Thames certainly took us a long time to complete, but like our protagonists, we've taken this boat into the shore! Next episode, we'll raise a toast and talk these final chapters and look forward to more classic books in 2022! YouTube Twitter Facebook Instagram Twitch Reddit Email: CYSTPod@gmail.com
2022-01-121h 00Classics You Slept ThroughThree Men in a Boat (To Say Nothing of the Dog) Discussion 4 (Chap. 13 - 15)Classics You Slept Through: Episode 82 - Three Men in a Boat (To Say Nothing of the Dog) Discussion 4 (Chap. 13 - 15) The boat is continuing to travel, and we've hit some new areas. Come along as Mere and I discuss: Cocksure cats, buying groceries, the annoyance of small dogs, how terrible steam launches are, drinking river water, making Irish stew, learning an instrument as an adult, fighting animals, the nature of work, things being harder in the olden days, and the differences in popular watercraft! The two bagpiping songs mentioned in this section:
2021-11-1454 min
Classics You Slept ThroughThree Men in a Boat (To Say Nothing of the Dog) (Chapters 13 - 15)Classics You Slept Through: Episode 81 - Three Men in a Boat (To Say Nothing of the Dog) (Chapters 13 - 15) Our river travelogue continues apace as we get into some heavy riverine description of towns and their relative merits. This episode's cover image is entitled Opening the Lock - The boating season on the Thames, 1877, and is a woodcut print in the collection of the UK's River & Rowing Museum Listen along, and let's talk Thames! YouTube Twitter Facebook Instagram Twitch Reddit Email: CYSTPod@gmail.com
2021-11-031h 19Classics You Slept ThroughThree Men in a Boat (To Say Nothing of the Dog) Discussion 3 (Chap. 9 - 12)Classics You Slept Through: Episode 80 - Three Men in a Boat (To Say Nothing of the Dog) Discussion 3 (Chap. 9 - 12) It's time to break down Thames riverine locomotion, British historical fiction, and finding a hotel late at night. The boat is still going down the river, and there's still three men (and a dog) in it! YouTube Twitter Facebook Instagram Twitch Reddit Email: CYSTPod@gmail.com
2021-10-2153 min
Classics You Slept ThroughThree Men in a Boat (To Say Nothing of the Dog) (Chapters 9 - 12)Classics You Slept Through: Episode 79 - Three Men in a Boat (To Say Nothing of the Dog) (Chapters 9 - 12) More river misadventures befall our intrepid travelers this week. There's musings on work and how a boat actually travels, food and lodging woes, as well as some imagined historical vignettes in an attempt to be ... educational? Listen along, and we'll talk about it all soon! YouTube Twitter Facebook Instagram Twitch Reddit Email: CYSTPod@gmail.com
2021-10-171h 27Classics You Slept ThroughThree Men in a Boat Discussion 2 (Chap. 5 - 8)Classics You Slept Through: Episode 78 - Three Men in a Boat (To Say Nothing of the Dog) Discussion 2 (Chap. 5 - 8) We've arrived at the boat (well, two of our men have, as well as the dog), and it's time to begin the trip down the river. This will lead to many amusing stories and asides as we get underway, and Mere and I are here to discuss them all with you! If you're interested in the song that Harris attempted to sing, there are a few versions on YouTube available. YouTube Twitter Facebook Instagram...
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Classics You Slept ThroughThree Men in a Boat (To Say Nothing of the Dog) (Chapters 5 - 8)Classics You Slept Through: Episode 77 - Three Men in a Boat (To Say Nothing of the Dog) (Chapters 5 - 8) We finally reach the water this episode! The bags packed, our three men set out to reach the titular boat and begin their journey on the Thames. In typical fashion, there's going to be some twists and turns along the way. YouTube Twitter Facebook Instagram Twitch Email: CYSTPod@gmail.com
2021-09-171h 20Classics You Slept ThroughThree Men in a Boat (To Say Nothing of the Dog) Discussion 1 (Chap. 1 - 4)Classics You Slept Through: Episode 76 - Three Men in a Boat (To Say Nothing of the Dog) Discussion 1 (Chap. 1 - 4) Well, here we are, at the start of our grand vacation down the Thames, just three friends and their dog. Yes, three. Not four. And one of them is a dog. Now that we have that cleared up, let's discuss the first four chapters of Three Men in a Boat, by Jerome K. Jerome. We'll talk about the timeless relatability of this novel thus far, and the meandering anecdotes relayed by the narrator. YouTube T...
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Classics You Slept ThroughThree Men in a Boat (To Say Nothing of the Dog) (Chapters 1 -4)Classics You Slept Through: Episode 75 - Three Men in a Boat (To Say Nothing of the Dog) (Chapters 1 - 4) New book this week! We're starting Three Men in a Boat (To Say Nothing of the Dog), a humorous novel from the late 1800s by Jerome K. Jerome. It's a book that details a river journey down the Thames River in England. Neither Mere nor I are familiar with the author or the book, so this is uncharted territory for us all! Let us know what you think of this one! Y...
2021-08-051h 08Classics You Slept ThroughAlice Books Wrap EpisodeClassics You Slept Through: Episode 74 - Wrapping Up the Alice Books Today we're taking a look at both Alice's Adventures in Wonderland, as well as Through the Looking Glass and giving our final thoughts on those books (as well as the Disney Alice in Wonderland, if I'm being honest). We welcome your thoughts on the two books - please send us an email or contact us on any of the below social media accounts. Next up - a book neither of us have read, nor have ever read the author! Three Men in...
2021-07-221h 01Classics You Slept ThroughThrough the Looking Glass Discussion 2 (Chap. 6 - 12)Classics You Slept Through: Episode 73 - Through the Looking Glass Discussion 2 (Chap. 6 - 12) We've reached the eighth square, and as promised, we're all queens and there is feasting! Alice has endured a lot in this book - surly eggs, long songs, and many, many poems about fish. How has she coped with all the vexing Looking Glass residents? We'll discuss it, then wrap both books next week. Special event notes! We're doing a Disney Alice in Wonderland watch party on Thursday, July 15th at 8pm Eastern. Fire up your own c...
2021-07-1349 min
Classics You Slept ThroughThrough the Looking Glass (Chapters 6 - 12)Classics You Slept Through: Episode 72 - Through the Looking Glass (Chapters 6 - 12) Mere's been feeling a bit under the weather this week, so you'll have to bear with me as I take on reading duties solo. Fair warning, I also attempt to sing in this episode. I am not a singer. Join us Tuesday as we discuss the second half of Through the Looking Glass. This episode's cover image is by original Alice illustrator John Tenniel. YouTube Twitter Facebook Instagram Twitch Email: CYSTPod@gmail.com
2021-07-091h 34Classics You Slept ThroughThrough the Looking Glass Discussion 1 (Chap. 1 - 5)Classics You Slept Through: Episode 71 - Through the Looking Glass Discussion 1 (Chap. 1 - 5) We're back discussing Through the Looking Glass this week, and debuting a new feature! If you haven't checked out our video discussions on YouTube, you may want to this week, as we go through some of the beautiful original illustrations by John Tenniel. Also, a minor correction: I referred to the 1985 Alice In Wonderland game as being from Broderbund, when it was published by Windham Classics. If you enjoy the show, please leave us a rating and review on Apple Podc...
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Classics You Slept ThroughThrough the Looking Glass (Chapters 1- 5)Classics You Slept Through: Episode 70 - Through the Looking Glass (Chapters 1 - 5) Now that Alice has returned from Wonderland, we're going to tackle the sequel (of sorts), Through the Looking Glass. Arrange your chess pieces, and prepare to travel across the board as Alice attempts to reach the eighth square and promotion to Queen! This episode's cover image is by original Alice illustrator John Tenniel. Programming note: this will be our only episode this week. Our discussion of this section will be in your podcast feeds Tuesday, June 15th. YouTube Twitter Facebook Ins...
2021-06-081h 30Classics You Slept ThroughAlice's Adventures in Wonderland Discussion 2 (Chap. 7 - 12)Classics You Slept Through: Episode 69 - Alice's Adventures in Wonderland Discussion 2 (Chap. 7 - 12) Today we have a very nice episode for you - our first actual book discussion in nearly two months! We've finished off Alice's Adventures in Wonderland, and we'll talk about it, mostly as it mirrors or differs from the 1951 Disney classic. The biggest omission of the movie appears here, as the Mock Turtle and the Gryphon, who are given two full chapters, do not appear in the movie. While, they were in some early drafts of the script, they weren't f...
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Classics You Slept ThroughAlice's Adventures in Wonderland (Chapters 7 - 12)Classics You Slept Through: Episode 68 - Alice's Adventures in Wonderland (Chapters 7 - 12) WE ARE BACK!! Our long collective nightmare is finally over. Classics You Slept Through is back in your podcast feed! Kyle's fought through some audio technical difficulties, as well as an increased work schedule, and we finally have the pod back on track. Today we're finishing Alice's Adventures in Wonderland, by Lewis Carroll. As you'd expect, it's full of iconic scenes such as the Mad Hatter's tea party and playing croquet with the Queen of Hearts, but we'll also me...
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Classics You Slept ThroughClassics You Slept Through: Anniversary Bonus (2BRØ2B)Classics You Slept Through: Bonus Episode 5 - 2BRØ2B It's Classics You Slept Through's one year anniversary! (Yeah, we can't believe it, either...) To celebrate, we're doing a live read of the Kurt Vonnegut short story, 2BRØ2B. It's a harrowing look at pristine and controlled future, where the tranquility and prosperity comes at a terrible price. Thank you, sincerely, to all of our listeners for this past year. Mere and I have enjoyed reading to you and with you, discovering some gems, and finding things to talk about even in the most difficult of bo...
2021-04-2531 minClassics You Slept ThroughAlice's Adventures in Wonderland Discussion 1 (Chap. 1 - 6)Classics You Slept Through: Episode 67 - Alice's Adventures in Wonderland Discussion 1 (Chap. 1 - 6) We're breaking down the first six chapters of Lewis Carroll's immortal Alice's Adventures in Wonderland, and all of it's iconic scenes. The rabbit hole! Eat Me! Drink Me! The Caterpillar! The Cheshire Cat! They're all in this episode, ready to be talked about! YouTube Twitter Facebook Instagram Twitch Email: CYSTPod@gmail.com
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Classics You Slept ThroughAlice's Adventures in Wonderland (Chapters 1 - 6)Classics You Slept Through: Episode 66 - Alice's Adventures in Wonderland (Chapters 1 - 6) Come down the rabbit hole with us as we begin Lewis Carroll's iconic classic, Alice's Adventures in Wonderland! If you only know the story through Disney's classic animated movie, come enjoy the witty wordplay and newly created portmanteaus (itself a portmanteau!) created by Carroll as he takes us into Wonderland! This episode's cover image is by original Alice illustrator John Tenniel. YouTube Twitter Facebook Instagram Twitch Email: CYSTPod@gmail.com
2021-03-281h 16Classics You Slept ThroughThe Picture of Dorian Gray Wrap-UpClassics You Slept Through: Episode 65 - The Picture of Dorian Gray Wrap-Up Today we're summing up our thoughts on Oscar Wilde's The Picture of Dorian Gray. This was a bit of a tougher one to wrap up quickly. There's a story there, but it's pretty simple and almost secondary to the deeper things that Wilde wants to convey. We probably didn't hit all the points by half, so share what you saw and how you took this strange tale of Dorian and his sin absorbing picture. The article from Time which Mere references t...
2021-03-231h 07Classics You Slept ThroughThe Picture of Dorian Gray Discussion 4 (Chap. 15 - 20)Classics You Slept Through: Episode 64 - The Picture of Dorian Gray Discussion 5 (Chap. 15 - 20) Today we go over the final chapters of The Picture of Dorian Gray, by Oscar Wilde. We introduce some female characters to contrast our now diminished boys club, as well as discuss the notions of forgiveness and sin. Does Dorian seek forgiveness? Can he forgive himself and turn his life around? Is it even possible? If you're interested in reading The Oatmeal's ruminations on the meaning of happiness that Mere mentioned in the pod, you can find his comic here.
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Classics You Slept ThroughThe Picture of Dorian Gray (Chapters 15 - 20)Classics You Slept Through: Episode 63 - The Picture of Dorian Gray (Chapters 15 - 20) We've reached the end of the book, and the threads are coming together. Dorian has committed his most heinous crime yet, and looped his old friend Alan into it as well. Will he get found out? Is there time for him to turn his life around and find love again? And what of James Vane's vow to kill the one responsible for poor Sibyl's death? Find out in this episode! Cover art for this episode is from the 1945 film adaptation...
2021-03-151h 42Classics You Slept ThroughThe Picture of Dorian Gray Discussion 4 (Chap. 11 - 14)Classics You Slept Through: Episode 62 - The Picture of Dorian Gray Discussion 4 (Chap. 11 - 14) We're discussing the penultimate section of The Picture of Dorian Gray, and after getting through some long descriptions of Dorian's new interests, we reach hot blooded murder! If you're interested in the Dorian Gray portrait that Mere found at The Art Institute of Chicago, take a look! For next episode, we're finishing the book! YouTube Twitter Facebook Instagram Twitch Email: CYSTPod@gmail.com
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Classics You Slept ThroughThe Picture of Dorian Gray (Chapters 11 - 14)Classics You Slept Through: Episode 61 - The Picture of Dorian Gray (Chapters 11 - 14) Time jump! It's come to this. Dorian grows older, yet doesn't age. Rumors and stories swirl, people associated with Dorian wind up ruined, yet he endures. Surely, someone must talk to him about it. Perhaps his old friend, Basil, will be able to get through to him? YouTube Twitter Facebook Instagram Twitch Email: CYSTPod@gmail.com
2021-03-041h 45Classics You Slept ThroughThe Picture of Dorian Gray Discussion 3 (Chap. 8 - 10)Classics You Slept Through: Episode 60 - The Picture of Dorian Gray Discussion 3 (Chap. 8 - 10) *** Content Warning: This episode contains discussion of suicide. If you are feeling suicidal, thinking about hurting yourself, or are concerned that someone you know may be in danger of hurting himself or herself, call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-TALK (1-800-273-8255). It is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week and is staffed by certified crisis response professionals. *** Today we go over Dorian's reaction to Sibyl Vane's death, and how his two friends work t...
2021-03-0257 min
Classics You Slept ThroughThe Picture of Dorian Gray (Chapters 8 - 10)Classics You Slept Through: Episode 59 - The Picture of Dorian Gray (Chapters 8 - 10) *** Content Warning: This episode contains some rather callous and unhealthy discussion of suicide. If you are feeling suicidal, thinking about hurting yourself, or are concerned that someone you know may be in danger of hurting himself or herself, call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-TALK (1-800-273-8255). It is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week and is staffed by certified crisis response professionals. *** Tragedy strikes Dorian, but he's strangely unmoved. The picture begins to bother h...
2021-02-241h 18Classics You Slept ThroughThe Picture of Dorian Gray Discussion 2 (Chap. 4 - 7)Classics You Slept Through: Episode 58 - The Picture of Dorian Gray Discussion 2 (Chap. 4 - 7) We continue our discussions on art and it's nature, but now there's some "action" and drama introduced! Do we hear wedding bells for Dorian? And how will it affect his relationships with his two friends? Plus: the picture reappears! For next time: read up through chapter 10. YouTube Twitter Facebook Instagram Twitch Email: CYSTPod@gmail.com
2021-02-2357 min
Classics You Slept ThroughThe Picture of Dorian Gray (Chapters 4 -7)Classics You Slept Through: Episode 57 - The Picture of Dorian Gray (Chapters 4 - 7) In addition to our regularly scheduled ruminations on life, beauty, and morality, this episode we introduce some plot advancement! Dorian's been affected by Harry, and now with his zest for life and beauty, he's got an announcement! Do I hear wedding bells?? This episode's cover image is from Wilde's handwritten manuscript for Chapter Four. YouTube Twitter Facebook Instagram Twitch Email: CYSTPod@gmail.com
2021-02-161h 46Classics You Slept ThroughThe Picture of Dorian Gray Discussion 1 (Chap. 1 - 3)Classics You Slept Through: Episode 56 - The Picture of Dorian Gray Discussion 1 (Chap. 1 - 3) Are you ready to ruminate on the nature of youth and beauty? We're going deep with this book, as Oscar Wilde calls us to consider some vexing concepts, and presents us with many contradictions to work through. Are we going to be able to make sense of any of it? Probably not, but we'll try! YouTube Twitter Facebook Instagram Twitch Email: CYSTPod@gmail.com
2021-02-0957 min
Classics You Slept ThroughThe Picture of Dorian Gray (Chapters 1 - 3)Classics You Slept Through: Episode 55 - The Picture of Dorian Gray (Chapters 1 -3) Today we're beginning The Picture of Dorian Gray, by Oscar Wilde. The only novel written by the poet and playwright, it was highly controversial and caused a great deal of outrage, despite the publisher censoring the most offensive portions. We're reading the revised 1891 book version, which includes a preface in defense of art, which responds to some of the criticism the book previously received. This one is pretty deep, so send us those thoughts, and we'll work our way through it...
2021-02-051h 34Classics You Slept ThroughA Princess of Mars Wrap-upClassics You Slept Through: Episode 54 - A Princess of Mars Wrap-up We've finished our time upon Barsoom, but have we really learned anything? We'll break down our thoughts on the book and reveal our next title. If you're interested in the idea of the how we use our individual tools to process race in America (especially with regard to Christianity), the book I mentioned is Divided by Faith, by Christian Smith and Michael Emerson. Also, I'm very chagrined that the 'commencement speech' by Vonnegut that I referenced is neither a speech nor by...
2021-02-0249 minClassics You Slept ThroughA Princess of Mars Discussion 5 (Chap. 24 - 28)Classics You Slept Through: Episode 53 - A Princess of Mars Discussion 4 (Chap. 24 - 28) We've reached the end of A Princess of Mars, and boy, do things take a turn quickly! We yadda yadda our way through fights, diplomacy, and NINE WHOLE YEARS, all to end up right back where we began. Shall we explore and discuss all of this together? Don't forget to subscribe to the new YouTube channel, where these discussion episodes will be up in video form as well! (Reading pods are audio only, but also available on YouTube!) YouTube Twitter Facebook I...
2021-01-2545 min
Classics You Slept ThroughA Princess of Mars (Chapters 24 - 28)Classics You Slept Through: Episode 52 - A Princess of Mars Discussion 4 (Chapters 24 - 28) It's the final section of the book and we're bringing together the final threads of the story. Does John end up with Dejah Thoris? Will Tars Tarkas ever find out about his relation to Sola? How does John get home to write this memoir for us? Hang on, listen, and we'll read it all to you. This episode's cover art is by artist Gregory Manchess (www.manchess.com). Twitter Facebook Instagram Twitch YouTube Email: CYSTPod@gmail.com
2021-01-2450 minClassics You Slept ThroughA Princess of Mars Discussion 4 (Chap. 19 - 23)Classics You Slept Through: Episode 51 - A Princess of Mars Discussion 4 (Chap. 19 - 23) It's the penultimate section of A Princess of Mars by Edgar Rice Burroughs. We've got Martian tournament brackets, Infrastructure Week™, military administrative procedures, and a whole lot of casual genocide! As we roll into the new year, we've got an expanded social media profile. Did you know that we're now on both Twitch and YouTube? If listening isn't enough, you can now also watch us discuss! Twitter Facebook Instagram Twitch YouTube Email: CYSTPod@gmail.com
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Classics You Slept ThroughA Princess of Mars (Chapters 19 -23)Classics You Slept Through: Episode 50 - A Princess of Mars (Chapters 19 -23) This week, we have some action in the pit of Warhoon, John makes a friend, and we learn a bit more about life on Barsoom for the red martians! Sit back, throw on some headhpones, and transport yourself back to the red planet! This episode's cover image, by Frank E. Schoonover, is captioned "The old man sat and talked with me for hours." in the original 1917 edition of the book. Twitter Facebook Instagram Twitch Email: CYSTPod@gmail.com
2021-01-141h 15Classics You Slept ThroughA Princess of Mars Discussion 3 (Chap. 14 - 18)Classics You Slept Through: Episode 49 - A Princess of Mars Discussion 3 (Chap. 14 -18) We're back at it this year, none the worse for wear, despite the craziness around us. You know what else is crazy, though? Mars! Join us in returning to the red planet, as we break down the latest intrigue and reveals from Sola, if Dejah Thoris is really in love with John, and the troubling predicament he gets himself into. Twitter Facebook Instagram Twitch Email: CYSTPod@gmail.com
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Classics You Slept ThroughA Princess of Mars (Chapters 14 - 18)Classics You Slept Through: Episode 48 - A Princess of Mars (Chapters 14 - 18) We're back! New year, same Classic literature action. This week, we pick back up with John Carter and his adventures upon Barsoom. This episode's cover image, by Frank E. Schoonover, is captioned "She drew upon the floor the first map of Barsoomian territory I'd ever seen." in the original 1917 edition of the book. Twitter Facebook Instagram Email: CYSTPod@gmail.com
2021-01-041h 19Classics You Slept ThroughA Princess of Mars Discussion 2 (Chap. 8 - 13) Classics You Slept Through: Episode 47 - A Princess of Mars Discussion 2 (Chap. 8 -13) In this episode, we go over the latest happenings on Mars. There's an attack (action!) and a beautiful captive is taken (intrigue!) who catches John Carter's eye (romance!). We also get a bit more of Martian history and Tharkian culture. This section has something for everyone! If you're curious about Bill Murray's rendition of the Star Wars theme that I mentioned on pod, check it out! Twitter Facebook Instagram Email: CYSTPod@gmail.com
2020-12-1544 min
Classics You Slept ThroughA Princess of Mars (Chapters 8 - 13)Classics You Slept Through: Episode 46 - A Princess of Mars (Chapters 8 -13) Our adventure on Barsoom continues in this section. It's full of Thark culture, with hints of the greater Martian history and mythology. Will John Carter and Dejah Thoris escape the green men of Mars? Listen along as we find out! This episode's cover image, by Frank E. Schoonover, is captioned "I sought out Dejah Thoris in the throng of departing chariots." in the original 1917 edition of the book. Twitter Facebook Instagram Email: CYSTPod@gmail.com
2020-12-091h 14Classics You Slept ThroughA Princess of Mars Discussion 1 (Chap. 1 - 7)Classics You Slept Through: Episode 45 - A Princess of Mars Discussion 1 (Chap. 1 - 7) Today we're breaking down the first seven chapters of Edgar Rice Burroughs' classic pulp space adventure, A Princess of Mars, the first of the Barsoom novels, and the first appearance of John Carter. This will be a new experience for Mere, but maybe we can open her mid to some sci-fi along the way. Twitter Facebook Instagram Email: CYSTPod@gmail.com
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Classics You Slept ThroughA Princess of Mars (Chapters 1 - 7)Classics You Slept Through: Episode 44 - A Princess of Mars (Chapters 1 -7) Today we're kicking off our seventh (!) book, A Princess of Mars, by Edgar Rice Burroughs. Originally serialized in 1912, it was published as a novel in 1917 and follows the adventures of John Carter as he mysteriously finds himself on Mars. It's pulp, it's fluff, it's adventure... but is it still fun in the modern age? Listen along as we find out! If you're inclined to read along, the book is available on Project Gutenberg. As always, keep up with us on...
2020-12-021h 25Classics You Slept ThroughIndex (First Six Books)Before we begin our seventh (!) book, A Princess of Mars, we thought it might be useful to give a brief indexing of the titles we've read and where you can quickly find them. Episode 2: Call of the Wild by Jack London Episode 7: The Metamorphosis by Franz Kafka Episode 12: The Island of Doctor Moreau by H.G. Wells Episode 17: Northanger Abbey by Jane Austen Episode 28: The Awakening by Kate Chopin Episode 35: Dracula by Bram Stoker Thanks for listening this far, and looking forward reading and discussing more bo...
2020-12-0201 minClassics You Slept ThroughDracula wrap-upClassics You Slept Through: Episode 43 - Dracula Wrap-up It's time to put the dear Count and friends to bed once and for all. We'll run through our final thoughts on this horror classic, as well as reveal our next book! Twitter Facebook Instagram Email: CYSTPod@gmail.com
2020-12-0144 minClassics You Slept ThroughDracula Discussion 4 (Chap. 21 - 27)Classics You Slept Through: Episode 42 - Dracula Discussion 4 (Chap. 21 - 27) Whew! We made it! The gang has found Dracula and dealt the Count the final blow, giving him the final death. We'll go through it all, and then be back with you next week to wrap up our thoughts on this horror classic - and bring you a new book! Twitter Facebook Instagram Email: CYSTPod@gmail.com
2020-11-2543 min
Classics You Slept ThroughDracula (Chapters 21 - 27)Classics You Slept Through: Episode 41 - Dracula (Chap. 21 - 27) It's been a long road to get to this point, but here we are! The final chapters of Bram Stoker's Dracula! Listen along as our intrepid heroes travel to Castle Dracula to deal with the Count, once and for all! We'll be back in your feed next Tuesday to discuss this last section. Twitter Facebook Instagram Email: CYSTPod@gmail.com
2020-11-174h 14Classics You Slept ThroughDracula Discussion 3 (Chap. 15 - 20)Classics You Slept Through: Episode 40 - Dracula Discussion 3 (Chap. 15 - 20) Somehow, with everything going on in the world, we've found time to make multiple visits to a graveyard, kill Lucy, and prepare to kill the Count himself! Listen as we determine what a weirdo Stoker must have been, and name the creepiest character in the book. Hint: it's not the Count! Next Episode: we finish the book! (Finally...) Twitter Facebook Instagram Email: CYSTPod@gmail.com
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Classics You Slept ThroughDracula (Chapters 15 -20)Classics You Slept Through: Episode 39 - Dracula (Chapters 15 - 20) After much delay (and getting our parents settled into their new house!) the penultimate section of Dracula is here! Before Lucy can cause further mischief among the children of London, Van Helsing and the boys are going to have to deal with her - and eventually, the Count himself! Hang on, Halloween's coming, and we're nearing the end of this one! Twitter Facebook Instagram Email: CYSTPod@gmail.com
2020-10-253h 04Classics You Slept ThroughDracula Discussion 2 (Chap. 8 - 14)Classics You Slept Through: Episode 38 - Dracula Discussion 2 (Chap. 8 - 14) Pretty straightforward plot advancement this episode, as the ladies take center (?) stage. Well, they're discussed by the guys a lot, anyway! We'll go though Lucy's slow conversion, Mina's marital bliss (or obliviousness?), Renfield's motivations, plus a mailbag reevaluation of the conclusion of The Awakening. Note: this week's reading will be delayed a day or two, due to computer repair issues on my end. Sorry! - K Twitter Facebook Instagram Email: CYSTPod@gmail.com
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Classics You Slept ThroughDracula (Chapters 8 -14)Classics You Slept Through: Episode 37 - Dracula (Chapters 8 - 14) This section has sorrow, sadness, foreshadowing, and lots and lots of "I'll tell you later" moments to build the tension! Lots of focus on the ladies this time around, as Mina and Lucy take center stage (if not always the narrator's role) Listen in, read along, send us your thoughts, and we'll talk about everything next week! Twitter Facebook Instagram Email: CYSTPod@gmail.com
2020-10-143h 52Classics You Slept ThroughDracula Discussion 1 (Chap. 1 - 7)Classics You Slept Through: Episode 36 - Dracula Discussion 1 (Chapters 1 - 7) Tried a bit of a different discussion format for this episode. As this book is an epistolary novel (told through letters and diary entries), the narrative has to be pieced together a bit. There are gaps in time that you as a reader need to fill in, and the narration voice shifts frequently. This first section is the most egregious in the book, with things told out of order, so for our discussion, we've attempted to recreate the actual timeline of what is happening in...
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Classics You Slept ThroughDracula (Chapters 1 - 7)Classics You Slept Through: Episode 35 - Dracula (Chapters 1 - 7) As we roll into a spooky October, we have a frightening treat for you! We're going back to the original vampire tale, Bram Stoker's Dracula. This one takes a little thought, as it's not a straightforward narrative. It's told through journal entries, with multiple narrators throughout. It'll be a fun ride - poorly executed Dracula accents aside. Join us for some scary times, won't you? Twitter Facebook Instagram Email: CYSTPod@gmail.com
2020-10-073h 24Classics You Slept ThroughThe Awakening Wrap-upClassics You Slept Through: Episode 34 - The Awakening Wrap-up discussion This episode we wrap up of final thoughts on Kate Chopin's The Awakening. Be sure to listen to the end for our spoooooooky Halloween book reveal, and read through chapter 7 for next week! Chapters out tomorrow! Twitter Facebook Instagram Email: CYSTPod@gmail.com
2020-10-0652 minClassics You Slept ThroughThe Awakening Discussion 3 (Chap. 19 - 39)Classics You Slept Through: Episode 33 - The Awakening Discussion 3 (Chapters 19 - 39) We've reached the end of the book. The heartbreaking and gut wrenching end of the book. Lots and lots to go over, from Edna's emancipation, her time with Arobin, Robert's return, and the final conclusion. Even with all the discussion, there's still more to talk about and to unpack with this one! Just one episode this week. Next week we'll do a final wrap on The Awakening, and begin our next book... a spooktacular Halloween selection. Don't miss it! Twitter Facebook In...
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Classics You Slept ThroughThe Awakening (Chapters 19 - 39)Classics You Slept Through: Episode 32 - The Awakening (Chapters 19 - 39) Oh boy... this is a long one! I'm up and recording again, so we're just going to power through to the end in this episode. Lots and lots happening in this week, so give it a listen, and we'll be back with you Tuesday, to discuss this huge section. Something tells me we'll be talking about it for a while. Twitter (The) Facebook Instagram Email: CYSTPod@gmail.com
2020-09-242h 24Classics You Slept ThroughThe Awakening Discussion 2 (Chap. 13 - 18)Classics You Slept Through: Episode 31 - The Awakening Discussion 2 (Chap. 13 - 18) Shorter read last week... but our discussion wasn't any briefer! Man, there's a lot to talk about in this meaty little book. We're finishing our transformative summer in Grande Isle, and Edna has a lot on her mind returning to New Orleans. We'll break it all down, and discover why Jay-Z has haunted Kyle for nearly two decades! For next episode, we're finishing the book! Don't forget to leave us a review, and let us know on the socials how...
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Classics You Slept ThroughThe Awakening (Chapters 13 - 18)Classics You Slept Through: Episode 30 - The Awakening (Chapters 13 - 18) It's a bit of a change this week - Mere is reading solo, and we're going a little shorter. My internet wasn't set up in time to get my chapters read and added, so we'll flex a bit until I'm up and running fully. Should be back on track for next week. Enjoy some reading with Mere, and I'll be back reading to you next week. See you Tuesday, when we discuss this shorter section. Twitter Facebook Instagram CYSTPod@gmail.com
2020-09-1751 minClassics You Slept ThroughThe Awakening Discussion 1 (Chap. 1 - 12)Classics You Slept Through: Episode 29 - The Awakening (Chapters 1 -12) It's a hot, sweaty Louisiana summer as we kick off our next book, Kate Chopin's The Awakening! We're talking about the first section of the book, meeting the characters and exploring the deeper themes of each chapter. Plus! Our first foray into the mailbag! Twitter Facebook Instagram CYSTPod@gmail.com
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Classics You Slept ThroughThe Awakening (Chapters 1 - 12)Classics You Slept Through: Episode 28 - The Awakening (Chapters 1 -12) It's the start of a new book - always an exciting time of promise! I'd never heard of this book until Mere mentioned it, but that's because I'm a dumb guy...ugh. And in true Baader-Meinhof fashion, it seems like every woman I mention this book to declares it to be their favorite. Apparently, I'm in for quite a ride. Anyway, this classic by Kate Chopin is set in turn of the century Louisiana (turn of last century, I suppose we need to start saying), a...
2020-09-091h 22Classics You Slept ThroughNorthanger Abbey Wrap-upClassics You Slept Through: Episode 27 - Northanger Abbey Wrap-up Well, park the well-hung gig and hang up your sprigged muslin, because we've reached the end of this Regency romance. All's well that ends well: Catherine and Eleanor married and well provided for, Mrs. Allen fondly recalling outfits worn, and everyone else...well, I guess they're fine? Austen doesn't really tell us. Come listen as we close out or thoughts on the book, reveal our next book, and ... talk about firemen?? For next week, read through chapter 12 of the new book. Twitter Facebook...
2020-09-0147 minClassics You Slept ThroughNorthanger Abbey Discussion 5 (Ch. 27 - 31)Classics You Slept Through: Episode 26 - Northanger Abbey (The end of the book!) Well, we've reached the end of Northanger Abbey, our longest book to date, probably our most famous author yet. Apologies for the delay in this episode's release - technical difficulties lost our first recording, so this is take two! Send us your thoughts on the book for next week's final wrap. We'll also be revealing our next book, so look for that in your feed! Twitter Facebook Instagram CYSTPod@gmail.com
2020-08-2745 min
Classics You Slept ThroughNorthanger Abbey (Chapters 27 - 31)Classics You Slept Through: Episode 25 - Northanger Abbey (Chapters 27 - 31) We've finally made it to the end of Northanger Abbey. Will Catherine's story end in happiness and solicitude? Listen along, and let's find out! Twitter Facebook Instagram CYSTPod@gmail.com
2020-08-191h 05Classics You Slept ThroughNorthanger Abbey Discussion 4 (Chap. 21 - 26)Classics You Slept Through: Episode 24 - Northanger Abbey Discussion 4 (Chap. 21 - 26) Murder! Mystery! Intrigue! ...or is there? Catherine is at Northanger, and things aren't all that they seem. A dead wife, an unpleasant husband, mysterious storage to investigate - it's all fodder for Catherine's overactive imagination. What does Henry see in her!? Join us as we go over the action at the titular abbey, then tune in to the next episode, when we close out the book! Twitter Facebook Instagram CYSTPod@gmail.com
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Classics You Slept ThroughNorthanger Abbey Chapters 21 - 26Classics You Slept Through: Episode 23 - Northanger Abbey Chapters 21 - 26 Now we really get to it: Catherine has been invited to stay with the Tilneys at Northanger Abbey, and her Gothic dreams are finally to be realized... or are they? Listen in and let's find out! Twitter Facebook Instagram CYSTPod@gmail.com
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Classics You Slept ThroughNorthanger Abbey Discussion 3 (Chap. 14 - 20)Classics You Slept Through: Episode 22 - Northanger Abbey Discussion 3 (Chap. 14 - 20) *** CONTENT WARNING: In this episode, I do bring up a word that I censored from the last reading. It's not a racial slur, but it sure sounds like one, and we discuss why I felt it appropriate to change. *** What's this? Two podcasters in the same room?? That's right! Mere and I are co-located for this week's episode of CYST, as we break down the next section of Northanger Abbey. Does it improve our analysis at all? Probably not, but it...
2020-08-1159 min
Classics You Slept ThroughNorthanger Abbey (Chapters 14 - 20)Classics You Slept Through: Episode 21 - Northanger Abbey - Chapters 14 - 20 *** Reupload - episode audio issues fixed 10 AUG *** What more could you ask for from a book of this era? There's proposals and discussions of livings and pounds per year. It's like catnip for the Austen faithful! Have a seat, turn up the audio on your favorite headphones, and listen in as we read to you the next section of Northanger Abbey! Twitter Facebook Instagram CYSTPod@gmail.com
2020-08-051h 36Classics You Slept ThroughNorthanger Abbey Discussion 2 (Chap. 9 - 13)Classics You Slept Through: Episode 20 - Northanger Abbey Discussion 2 (Chapters 9 - 13) Grab a dear friend to dote on, hitch up your gig, and settle in for a break down of all the action in Bath! We have carriage rides, kidnappings(?), the theater, plans made and changed, and some chastisement of the staff! It's all the British summer excitement that you can handle! For next week: read through chapter 20. Twitter Facebook Instagram CYSTPod@gmail.com
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Classics You Slept ThroughNorthanger Abbey (Chapters 9 -13)Classics You Slept Through: Episode 19 - Northanger Abbey - Chapters 9 - 13 And now, we've got some drama! Enough with setup, this section gets us into some actual action and intrigue! We've got open air carriage rides, dances and flirtation, middle school level social interactions... and an attempted kidnapping?! Grab a friend, listen along, and get a mini book club going! Drop us a line and tell us if you're cringing from John Thorpe as much as we are. Twitter Facebook Instagram CYSTPod@gmail.com
2020-07-291h 21Classics You Slept ThroughNorthanger Abbey Discussion 1 (Chap. 1 - 8)Classics You Slept Through: Episode 18 - Northanger Abbey Discussion 1 (Chap. 1 - 8) We kick off our look at Northanger Abbey by examining the landmarks of Bath and wondering what a summer there is really like. We meet our main characters, and enjoy Jane Austen's fourth wall breaks. A correction in this episode: Mere called Austen a Victorian author... she was a Regency period author. She profusely apologizes for such an egregious oversight. She also references a TED talk, which you can find here. Twitter Facebook Instagram CYSTPod@gmail.com
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Classics You Slept ThroughNorthanger Abbey (Chapters 1 - 8)Classics You Slept Through: Episode 17 - Northanger Abbey - Chapters 1 - 8 It's the start of our fourth book and we're taking a big swing, going right to the top - Jane Austen. She's probably one of the biggest, most read, most beloved authors in the world... and for good reason. She's a phenomenal writer, and her works are full of wit, sarcasm, heart, and character. Download the ebook, if you want to read along, and we'll start discussing it next week. Listen with us, leave a review, and tell us what y...
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Classics You Slept ThroughSelections from a Child's Garden of VersesOne final bonus episode this week, as we ramp up to get back to your regularly scheduled podcasts! Today, Mere has selected a few poems from Robert Louis Stevenson's A Child's Garden of Verses, and they're read by our dad! You get to listen to the voice that read to us growing up. Usually it put us to sleep at bedtime, but hopefully it won't have such an effect on you! Poems you'll find in this episode: To Any Reader Travel Bed in Summer Auntie's Skirts The Land of Counterpane The Land of Nod My Shadow E...
2020-07-1425 min
Classics You Slept ThroughNate the SnakeAs Mere and baby have returned home and are settling into their new life, we're doing another bonus episode this week! Today I'm reading one of my favorite stories, that of Nate the Snake. There's no attributable author, though you can read along on the internet, and there's even an alternate narration, if you want to listen to another reader's take. Please enjoy, and keep an eye on our social media feeds for when we'll pick back up with Northanger Abbey. Twitter Facebook Instagram CYSTPod@gmail.com
2020-07-0756 minClassics You Slept ThroughBonus Episode - An Interview with Our FatherA bonus episode!? What is this?? If you listened all the way through yesterday's wrap of Moreau, then you know that Mere has given birth to a healthy baby girl, and honestly, it couldn't have come at a better time, as we haven't yet started Northanger Abbey. Never fear - we will start that book once Mere is back on her feet and ready to record again. In the meantime, we (or, mostly Kyle, with a little help) will be bringing you some bonus content, starting with today's interview with our Dad.
2020-07-0128 minClassics You Slept ThroughThe Island of Doctor Moreau WrapClassics You Slept Through: Episode 16 - The Island of Doctor Moreau - Wrap Up Episode Well, that's it. We've finally left the Island and its bizarre inhabitants behind. We would have closed this up sooner, but we recorded the podcast too far from the server, and by the time we drug it there, it had disintegrated... We'll discuss what we thought about Moreau, how much we enjoyed it, and we'll reveal our next book, which you can find in your feed tomorrow! If you want to read along, go get yourself a copy...
2020-06-3040 minClassics You Slept ThroughIsland of Doctor Moreau - Discussion #2Classics You Slept Through: Episode 15 - The Island of Doctor Moreau - Discussion #2 Today's episode finds us completing our visit to Moreau's Macabre Menagerie, and we discuss the fates of our protagonist (?) and the other denizens of the island. Next pod is next week, where we'll wrap up Moreau and reveal our next book! Rate and review us, and use the sites below to send us your thoughts on the end of book. Twitter Facebook Instagram CYSTPod@gmail.com
2020-06-2348 min
Classics You Slept ThroughThe Island of Doctor Moreau (Chapters 14 - 22)Classics You Slept Through: Episode 14 - The Island of Doctor Moreau - Chapters 14 - 22 Today's reading is the completion of The Island of Doctor Moreau. We learn the fate of this strange and isolated island and bizarre menagerie of creatures and get to ponder over Prendick's continued trauma and real time processing of what he's experiencing. Join us for our discussion of this section next Tuesday! Our socials: Twitter Facebook Instagram CYSTPod@gmail.com
2020-06-172h 06Classics You Slept ThroughThe Island of Doctor Moreau - Discussion #1 Classics You Slept Through: Episode 13 - The Island of Doctor Moreau - Discussion #1 In the episode, we'll go over the first half of Moreau, through chapter 13. We'll meet our narrator and feel some existential terror at the hopelessness of the situations he experiences, culminating with his arrival at the titular island. Look for tomorrow's episode to uncover the mystery of the island! Enjoy the discussion, and get in touch with us below! Twitter Facebook Instagram CYSTPod@gmail.com
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Classics You Slept ThroughThe Island of Doctor Moreau - Read Aloud chapters 1 - 13Classics You Slept Through: Episode 12 - The Island of Doctor Moreau - Chapters 1 - 13 I'm very excited to be starting our third book, The Island of Doctor Moreau, by a founding father of science-fiction, H.G. Wells. It's our first foray into the genre, and a new experience for Mere. You can get the ebook here, if you'd like to read along. Really looking forward to discussing this one next week! Take a listen, leave us a review, and send us your thoughts on the new book! Twitter Facebook Instagram C...
2020-06-102h 00Classics You Slept ThroughThe Metamorphosis Wrap-UpClassics You Slept Through: Episode 11 - The Metamorphosis Wrap-Up In today's episode, we're putting the trial and sorrow of Gregor Samsa to bed (under the bed?). This was an interesting read which had some disturbing parallels to our own family. We're also revealing our next book, the first part of which will be in your feed tomorrow! (Spoiler: we're very excited about this one!) Don't forget to subscribe to the pod and leave us a review. We're also present on social media in these locations: Twitter Facebook Instagram CYSTPod@gmail.com
2020-06-0923 minClassics You Slept ThroughThe Metamorphosis Discussion, Part 2Classics You Slept Through: Episode 10 - The Metamorphosis Discussion Part 2 Baby milestone! We've reached ten episodes! Thanks to all of you, our listeners, as this is our first foray into podcasting. Today we close out The Metamorphosis, our second book. It certainly ended in a much different place than what I expected, which probably means I missed a ton of subtext. We're excited to hear what you thought about the book! Listen next week for a final wrap of The Metamorphosis and the reveal of our next title! If you...
2020-06-0344 min
Classics You Slept ThroughThe Metamorphosis: Read Aloud (Part 2)Classics You Slept Through: Episode 9 - The Metamorphosis - Part 2 Today's episode finishes our second book, The Metamorphosis, by Franz Kafka. Today's read is the second half of Chapter 2 and Chapter 3. Copy of the ebook, if you want to read along. Discussion will be up next Tuesday. In the meantime, what did you think about The Metamorphosis? Is Gregor's family better off without him? Should he have accepted his new state, or tried harder to cling to his humanity? And most importantly, what did you name the charwoman? Send us your...
2020-05-2751 minClassics You Slept ThroughThe Metamorphosis (Part 1 discussion)Classics You Slept Through: Episode 8 - The Metamorphosis - Part 1 (Discussion) Poor Gregor. He just wants to roll back over in bed and forget any of this strangeness has happened to him. Kind of like us with global pandemics... In this episode we'll discuss Gregor's predicament, how he and the family begin to cope with his transformation. For next week: finish the book! Don't forget to subscribe to the pod, leave us a review, and send us your thoughts: Twitter Facebook Instagram CYSTPod@gmail.com
2020-05-2638 min
Classics You Slept ThroughThe Metamorphosis: Read Aloud Part 1Classics You Slept Through: Episode 7 - The Metamorphosis - Part 1 Today's episode begins our second book, The Metamorphosis, by Franz Kafka. It's the surreal tale of Gregor Samsa, who awakes one morning to find himself transformed into an insect. It's another short read, so today is Chapter 1 and half of Chapter 2. (Up to the line which ends 'to see how his sister liked the new arrangement.', if you're reading along on your own. Copy of the book available here). Unlike our last book, this one is much more open to interpretation. Check i...
2020-05-2053 minClassics You Slept ThroughThe Call of the Wild Wrap UpClassics You Slept Through: Episode 6 - The Call of the Wild - Wrap Up After exploring the frozen north of gold rush Canada, we offer our final thoughts, and reveal our next book! Let us know what you thought of The Call of the Wild! Did you enjoy? Had you read it before? If not, did it meet your expectations going in? Twitter Facebook Instagram You can also send us your thoughts via email: CYSTPod@gmail.com
2020-05-1933 minClassics You Slept ThroughThe Call of the Wild: Chapters 5-7 DiscussionClassics You Slept Through: Episode 5 - The Call of the Wild - Chapters 5-7 Suit up in your best gold miner cosplay, and let’s hope the bottom doesn’t drop out of this episode as we go over the last half of the book and finally meet Harrison Ford. He’s just as silent and gruff as you’d expect! Next week we’ll do a final wrap up of our thoughts on the book, and reveal our next reading selection. What did you think about The Call of the Wild? Subscribe to the pod...
2020-05-1250 minClassics You Slept ThroughThe Call of the Wild Read Aloud Chapters 5-7Classics You Slept Through: Episode 2 - The Call of the Wild - Chapters 5-7 This episode, we conclude our reading of The Call of the Wild! Listen or read along as we find out how Buck adapts to the wild, and how he deals with the titular call. Enjoy completing our first book, and we’ll discuss it next Tuesday. Remember to subscribe, rate and review us on Apple Podcasts, or send us your thoughts on the first book. Twitter Facebook Instagram You can also reach us via email: CYSTPod@gmail.com...
2020-05-061h 26Classics You Slept ThroughThe Call of the Wild Discussion: Chapters 1-4Classics You Slept Through: Episode 3 - The Call of the Wild - Chapters 1-4 This week we’re discussing the first half of The Call of the Wild. It’s a story about a dog! Not a man! Really! Listen as Kyle and Mere break down the first part of the book. For next week, finish the last three chapters. Subscribe to the podcast and follow our socials to be part of the conversation! Twitter Facebook Instagram You can also send us an email, by Gar!: CYSTPod@gmail.com
2020-05-0555 minClassics You Slept ThroughThe Call of the Wild - Chapters 1-4Classics You Slept Through: Episode 2 - The Call of the Wild - Chapters 1-4 Welcome to our first read aloud episode! As adults, we don’t get read to often enough, but we’re out to change that! This episode is the first four chapters of The Call of the Wild, by Jack London. Listen, read along, and we’ll discuss it next week. Remember to subscribe and be part of the conversation! Twitter Facebook Instagram You can also send us your thoughts via email: CYSTPod@gmail.com
2020-04-291h 25Classics You Slept ThroughIntroductionClassics You Slept Through: Episode 1 - Welcome! Hi! We’re glad you found our podcast! In today’s episode we’ll meet our hosts, Kyle and Meredith, and briefly describe the concept for this show! Hope you’ll join us! Our first book is The Call of the Wild, by Jack London. A staple classic of high schools across the country, and now a major motion picture starring Harrison Ford. The read aloud version is in your feed, but if you’d like to read along yourself, you can download a copy for free, as i...
2020-04-2812 minClassics You Slept ThroughTrailerClassics You Slept Through is a new podcast about those classic books you never read in high school, but should have. Come along as we read them together and take some of the intimidation and guilt out of the books you kind of, sort of know. Please subscribe, so you don't miss an episode!
2020-04-2200 min