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Mumford and Other ObservationsTimshel - The Significance of John Steinbeck's "East of Eden" in Mumford & Sons' MusicWe continue our discussion of the album Sigh No More by examining Timshel's connections to John Steinbeck's East of Eden and the book of Genesis. Featuring special guests Elizabeth Bernadette and Clare Fletcher.
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Little Lion Man by Mumford and Sons
East of Eden - The First Page
Through the Deep, Dark Valley by the Oh Hellos
Sirens...2021-03-1247 minMumford and Other ObservationsWhite Blank Page - Theology of the Body, Shakespeare, and Mumford and SonsWe continue our discussion of the album Sigh No More by examining White Blank Page's connections to JPII's Theology of the Body and Shakespeare's Othello. Featuring special guest Elizabeth Bernadette
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White Blank Page by Mumford and Sons
Othello - The First Page
Theology of the Body - The First Page2021-02-1251 min
Total Movie RecallTMR 055 – Any Given Sunday This week on Total Movie Recall, the pressures of competing at a professional level with all the concussions, cocaine, infidelities, and painkillers almost make Steve request to be traded during the free agency period after he and Ryan bicker about Oliver Stone’s divisive 1999 film, Any Given Sunday. Does Steve’s complete lack of interest in professional sports bring this episode to a screeching halt? Yes. Can you tell who’s writing these summaries yet? Probably. Any Given Sunday (1999) d. Oliver Stone Starring: Al Pacino Dennis Quaid Cameron Diaz2021-01-241h 46Total Movie RecallTMR 038 – Babe: Pig in the City This week on Total Movie Recall, we watched the Sophie’s Choice of talking pig movies — Babe: Pig in the City. You might remember it as a sweet children’s fantasy movie about cute talking animals, but that’s just your brain trying to protect you from the harrowing nightmare that is this film. Dogs are hung from chains and drowned in front of us. Crippled Jack Russell Terriers are killed and teased with the sweet release from their worldly limitations, only to be cruelly pulled back into their wheelchair prison. Ryan and Steve started this movie as boys...2020-09-1400 min
Literary Leviathans: Hunting the Great White Whales of Classic LiteratureLewis Carroll's "Through the Looking Glass"Elizabeth and Tim are joined by their first podcast guest, John Paul Russell. Topics discussed include Dr. Seuss, the origins of language, and Alice's aspiration to be a queen.
Be Ye Warned: If you want to know what happens in this book, you have two options: read the book or listen to this podcast. Either one will do, but to be honest, the book is better.
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The Hunting of the Snark
The Annotated Alice
Cover Art: Moby Dick by Culpeo-Fox. Used with permission.2019-11-0522 minLiterary Leviathans: Hunting the Great White Whales of Classic LiteratureLewis Carroll's "Alice's Adventures in Wonderland"In this episode, we discuss Alice's identity crisis, her frustrations with easily-offended characters, and why the Mock Turtle looks so different from an actual turtle.
Be Ye Warned: Want to know if Alice ever makes it into that beautiful garden she sees through the little door? Read the book first and find out!
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The Annotated Alice
Arthur Rackham's Alice Illustrations
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Theme Music: "Job Suite" by Michael Card. Used with permission.2019-10-3025 minLiterary Leviathans: Hunting the Great White Whales of Classic LiteratureJ.R.R. Tolkien's "The Hobbit"J.R.R. Tolkien launched the fantasy genre into popularity almost single-handedly, and it all started with this book. Join Tim and Elizabeth as they discuss some of the themes in this timeless and charming adventure story.
Be Ye Warned: If you don't know whether Bilbo survives until The Lord of the Rings, you will by the end of this episode.
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Theme Music: "Job Suite" by Michael Card. Used with permission.2019-10-1527 minLiterary Leviathans: Hunting the Great White Whales of Classic LiteratureRay Bradbury's "Fahrenheit 451""It was a pleasure to burn." One of the classics of dystopian fiction, Fahrenheit 451 has captured the hearts of book-lovers for generations. Now, Tim and Elizabeth discuss it on this podcast episode, which can never be burned up by Bradbury's firemen, since it's only a sound file.
Be Ye Warned: You get the idea by now: we talk about the ending.
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Theme Music: "Job Suite" by Michael Card. Used with permission.2019-10-0425 minLiterary Leviathans: Hunting the Great White Whales of Classic LiteratureAntoine de Saint-Exupéry's "The Little Prince"The Little Prince is one of our favorite books, and we're super-excited for this episode! We discuss what makes the story so special, whether it's written for children, and our impressions of the Netflix film inspired by the book.
Be Ye Warned: Yes, we give away the ending, but can anything ever really "spoil" The Little Prince?
Link to the book on Goodreads
Link to the film on Netflix
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Theme Music: "Job Suite" by Michael Card. Used with permission.2019-09-2432 minLiterary Leviathans: Hunting the Great White Whales of Classic LiteratureGeorge Orwell’s “1984” & “Animal Farm”Prepare to surrender your freedoms while Tim and Elizabeth compare George Orwell’s classic dystopian works, with a little bit of Aldous Huxley’s “Brave New World” on the side.
Be Ye Warned: Three for the price of one! Contains spoilers for 1984, Animal Farm, AND Brave New World!
Goodreads Links: 1984, Animal Farm, Brave New World
References: PETA tweet, Bob Dylan Song: My Back Pages
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Theme Music: "Job Suite" by Michael Card. Used with permission.2019-09-1039 minLiterary Leviathans: Hunting the Great White Whales of Classic LiteratureLouisa May Alcott's "Little Women"Elizabeth questions contemporary notions about the influences behind "Little Women", including feminism and Louisa May Alcott's father.
Be Ye Warned: Listening to this podcast will reveal whether Jo and Laurie end up together, along with other mind-blowing and life-shattering spoilers.
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Link to the Atlantic article mentioned in the episode
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Theme Music: "Job Suite" by Michael Card. Used with permission.2019-08-2724 minLiterary Leviathans: Hunting the Great White Whales of Classic LiteratureT.S. Eliot's "The Waste Land"Timothy and Elizabeth go on an epic journey through the quintessential modern poem, discussing Eliot's sources and "The Waste Land's" connection to the legend of the Holy Grail.
Be Ye Warned: Contains spoilers . . . I guess. It’s a poem, people. If you care about spoilers for a poem, then you’re reading it wrong.
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Theme Music: "Job Suite" by Michael Card. Used with permission.2019-08-2027 minLiterary Leviathans: Hunting the Great White Whales of Classic LiteratureWilliam Shakespeare's "Much Ado About Nothing"Timothy & Elizabeth discuss Shakespeare's comedy, "Much Ado About Nothing," and reminisce about their experiences performing in the play during their college days.
Be Ye Warned: Contains spoilers which reveal that Don John is a confirmed villain.
Link to the Pelican Shakespeare edition mentioned: Much Ado About Nothing
Link to the Greek play mentioned, written by Euripides: Medea
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Theme Music: "Job Suite" by Michael Card. Used with permission.2019-08-1320 minLiterary Leviathans: Hunting the Great White Whales of Classic LiteratureJane Austen's "Pride and Prejudice"Pride and Prejudice may be the greatest romance novel ever written. Listen to hear Timothy's reaction to reading it for the first time!
Be ye warned: Contains spoilers to one of the most famous stories in the world.
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Theme Music: "Job Suite" by Michael Card. Used with permission.2019-08-0627 minLiterary Leviathans: Hunting the Great White Whales of Classic LiteratureFlannery O'Connor's "Parker's Back"Timothy & Elizabeth discuss "Parker's Back", another short story from Flannery O'Connor's final collection, Everything That Rises Must Converge.
Be ye warned: Spoilers included (no extra charge)
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Theme Music: "Job Suite" by Michael Card. Used with permission.2019-08-0622 minLiterary Leviathans: Hunting the Great White Whales of Classic LiteratureFlannery O'Connor's "Everything That Rises Must Converge"Join Timothy and Elizabeth Russell as they dive into Flannery O'Connor's short story, "Everything That Rises Must Converge"!
Be ye warned: Contains spoilers.
Link to the book on Goodreads
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Theme Music: "Job Suite" by Michael Card. Used with permission.2019-08-0630 min