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IlliterateBatman (part 1) | the mystery behind the World’s Greatest DetectiveFrom horror films in the 1930’s, World War 2 propaganda, Batman in Outer Space, and beyond - what’s happened to make this iconic mythological character? And who’s to blame for how we perceive him on film? Take a deep dive with us into the origins of the Dark Knight.
Evan and Taylor’s projects:
go watch Evan’s film work
https://linktr.ee/evanscottrussell
sign up for Taylor’s weekly newsletter
https://newsletter.podcastgod.net
Contact:
Reach out on instagram, @illiteratepod
Some Extras:
trailer, Batman and Bill documentary...2022-03-1255 min
IlliterateSquid Game | the hidden cultural layers behind the hit showNow that they hype has settled: where did Squid Game really originate from? What made it the biggest show on Netflix, and what influence did it have in the real world? Come learn the fascinating, lesser-known cultural layers to the hit show.
Evan and Taylor’s projects:
go watch Evan’s film work
https://linktr.ee/evanscottrussell
sign up for Taylor’s weekly newsletter
http://newsletter.podcastgod.net
Contact:
Reach out on instagram - @illiteratepod
Extras:
trailer, Squid Game (2021)
https://bit.ly/illsquid1
trailer, Silenced (2011)
https...2022-03-0443 min
IlliterateTexas Chainsaw Massacre | why you don’t know this film’s true storyIn the words of DJ Khaled…another one. But do you honestly know what the first one’s about? Was any of this actually based on truth? And then how did this series start the current reboot craze? Come listen and learn!
Evan and Taylor’s projects:
go watch Evan’s film work
https://linktr.ee/evanscottrussell
sign up for Taylor’s weekly newsletter
http://newsletter.podcastgod.net
Contact:
Reach out on instagram - @illiteratepod
Extras:
trailer, Texas Chainsaw Massacre (2022)
https://bit.ly/illiteratetcm1
poster, Texas Chai...2022-02-2544 min
IlliteratePam & Tommy | the crime story behind the scandalWhat was the truth behind the late 1990’s scandal? What’s the history of celebrity sex tapes? And can they make this show without Pamela Anderson’s approval? Let’s dive in and learn!
Evan and Taylor’s projects:
go watch Evan’s film work
https://linktr.ee/evanscottrussell
sign up for Taylor’s weekly newsletter
http://newsletter.podcastgod.net
Contact:
Reach out on instagram - @illiteratepod
Extras:
trailer, Pam & Tommy (2022)
https://bit.ly/pam-tommy1
article, the original Rolling Stone story (2014)
https://bit.ly/pam-tommy2
articl...2022-02-1838 min
IlliterateRom Coms | are they dead…again?Like a twisty true love story, we dive into the ups and downs of the history of romantic comedies. Is it gone for good? Was it ever? What’s next for the genre? Listen and learn along with us!
Evan and Taylor’s projects:
go watch Evan’s film work
https://linktr.ee/evanscottrussell
sign up for Taylor’s weekly newsletter
http://newsletter.podcastgod.net
Contact:
Reach out on instagram - @illiteratepod
Extras:
(We named a ton of films to check out - here they are!)
trailer, Marry Me...2022-02-1138 min
IlliterateThe Righteous Gemstones and Tammy Faye | the surprising origins of televangelismTwo big releases this week, all about megachurches and televangelism. Didn’t this fizzle out in the 80’s? The answers to the origins of this media go back to the 1920’s, and has actually just kept growing. Come learn with us!
Evan and Taylor’s projects:
go watch Evan’s film work
https://linktr.ee/evanscottrussell
sign up for Taylor’s weekly newsletter
http://newsletter.podcastgod.net
Contact:
Reach out on instagram - @illiteratepod
Extras:
trailer, The Righteous Gemstones
https://bit.ly/gemstones1
trailer, The Eyes of Tamm...2022-02-0400 min
IlliterateNightmare Alley | why remake a forgotten noir from the 1940’s?Guillermo del Toro’s latest film has nothing to do with monsters, but everything to do with regular ‘ol humans. How did he get into this noir carnival story, based on a book from the 1940’s? And what did the original author (of the book’s) life and work have to say about searching for answers? Come down this twisty, shadowy trail and learn with us!
Evan and Taylor’s projects:
go watch Evan’s film work
https://linktr.ee/evanscottrussell
sign up for Taylor’s weekly newsletter
http://newsletter.podcastgod.net
Contact:...2022-01-2939 min
IlliterateBest of 2021 | the finest moments of ILLITERATE this yearEvan and Taylor replay the top moments from the year, and their picks for the must-listen episodes!
If the show has helped, educated, or inspired you this year, we’d love for you to share an episode with a friend. It’s the reason we come back every week, and would mean so much to us. Thanks for learning along with us in 2021.
Extras:
find a list of all the episodes (with links!)
http://podcastgod.net/illiterate
go watch Evan’s short film “Luna Fish”, password given at (00:50) in the episode
https://vi...2021-12-3100 min
IlliterateClifford the Big Red Dog | how to create a children’s classicWe know the massive lovable pooch, but why did he become such a staple of children’s literature? Who is responsible, and is there any psychology or science to his appeal?
Come learn about Scholastic Book Fairs, Clifford, and more!
Contact:
Reach out on instagram - @illiteratepod
Extras:
photo, the original Clifford artwork
https://bit.ly/cliffordoriginal
trailer, Clifford (2021)
https://bit.ly/illclifford1
article, history of Scholastic
https://bit.ly/illclifford2
article, history of Clifford books
https://bit.ly/illclifford3
illiterate episode, on Dr. Seuss
ht...2021-11-1932 min
IlliteratePhilip K Dick | how to start the cyberpunk revolutionBlade Runner. Minority Report. Total Recall. Just a few of the many stories by an almost-overlooked sci-fi legend - Philip K Dick left us a catalog of mind-warping works, but what did it take to create them? And what happened to the android version of his head after he died?
Extras:
on Philip K Dick’s Hollywood resurgence // article
http://bit.ly/philipkdick1
on Philp’s paranoia // article
http://bit.ly/philipkdick2
the lost android head of PKD // article
http://bit.ly/philipkdick3
the appeal of PKD’s works // 6min vi...2020-09-0437 min
IlliterateTaking a Break This Week!Evan and Taylor are off this week! Please reach out with a message if there’s a movie or book connection you want us to cover next time.
Thank you all so much for listening and learning with us every week.
Contact:
Reach out on instagram
@illiteratepod // https://www.instagram.com/illiteratepod/
2020-08-2801 min
IlliterateAvatar: The Last Airbender | the fight for a multicultural cartoonHow did the hit Nickelodeon show come to be? What made it so revolutionary? And why is it all up in the news again? Avatar: The Last Airbender was created by Bryan Konietzko and Mike DiMartino, based on the folklore and cultures of Chinese, East Asian, South Asian, Indian, Mesoamerican, and Inuit peoples.
Extras:
original trailer for Avatar: The Last Airbender // 1 min
http://bit.ly/avatartrailer1
documentary on Bryan and Mike about the show’s creation // 32 mins
http://bit.ly/avatardoc1
podcast interview with Bryan & Michael (series creators) // 40 mins
http://bit.ly...2020-08-2140 min
IlliterateThe Secret Garden | the forgotten story of the bestselling female novelistFrances Hodgson Burnett was the bestselling American female novelist of her lifetime. How did her legacy end up becoming an often-forgotten children’s book? The film is now on HBO Max, based on the book The Secret Garden by Frances Hodgson Burnett.
Extras:
trailer for The Secret Garden (2020) // video
https://bit.ly/secretgarden2020
trailer for The Secret Garden (1993) // video
https://bit.ly/secretgarden1993
the differences from the novel // article
https://bit.ly/secretgardendiff
the history of the Fauntleroy suit // article
https://bit.ly/fauntleroysuit
Frances’ essay, My Robi...2020-08-1434 min
IlliterateTread | building a Killdozer for small town revengeWhy did a man build a war machine and wreak havoc on a small town in Colorado? What films and movies might have inspired this? And is this the first time this has happened? Tread is a documentary, based on the book Killdozer by Patrick Brower.
Extras:
trailer for Tread documentary // video
https://bit.ly/treaddoc
interview with author Patrick Brower // article
https://bit.ly/pbrowerint
the Killdozer route and locations on Google Maps // video
https://bit.ly/killdozer1
San Diego tank rampage of 1995 // video
https://bit.ly/killdozer22020-08-0730 min
IlliterateThe Kissing Booth | how fan fiction gets sold for millionsShakespeare wrote fan-fiction? There’s sexy Gulliver’s Travels fanart? This is our most salacious episode yet, as we dive into the world of self-publishing on Wattpad, fan lit, and the most watched film on Netflix. The Kissing Booth is based on the book by Beth Reekles.
Extras:
the trailer for The Kissing Booth 2 // video
https://bit.ly/kissingboothtrailer
how The Kissing Booth film became popular // article
https://bit.ly/kissbooth1
the self-publishing website Wattpad // website
https://www.wattpad.com
Jacob Elordi (Noah) on the show // article
https://bit.ly/k...2020-07-3132 min
IlliterateHarriet | why no one really knows Harriet TubmanJoin us as we learn Harriet Tubman’s incredible life, as an abolitionist, spy, and Civil War hero. And why are the only things about her life from children’s books? Harriet is a film by Kasi Lemmons, and Bound for the Promised Land is a book by Kate Clifford Larson.
Extras:
the new photo of Harriet Tubman found in 2017 // article
https://bit.ly/harrietphoto
trailer for Harriet // video
https://bit.ly/harriettrail
on Harriet Tubman’s visions // article
https://bit.ly/harrietvisions
on Harriet Tubman’s Civil War raid...2020-07-2440 min
IlliterateLove, Victor | coming out on the big screenLearn about the work that brought gay teen love stories to the mainstream. Love, Victor is on Hulu and based on the film Love, Simon, adapted from the book Simon vs The Homo Sapiens Agenda written by Becky Albertalli.
Extras:
trailer for Love, Victor on Hulu // video
https://bit.ly/lovevictortralier
interview with writer Becky Albertalli on start // article
https://bit.ly/beckyainterview
interview with writer Becky Albertalli on process // video
https://bit.ly/beckyint2
Becky recommends Jaclyn Moriarty // article
https://bit.ly/beckyjaclyn
database for LGBTQ...2020-07-1732 min
IlliterateHamilton | America then, told by America now (Lin-Manuel Miranda & Ron Chernow)The ten-dollar Founding Father without a father, and how his story came to be. Hamilton is a musical on Disney Plus, based on the book Alexander Hamilton by Ron Chernow.
Extras:
trailer for Hamilton on Disney+ // 2m
https://bit.ly/hamtrailer
Hamilton’s America PBS documentary // 1hr 30m
https://bit.ly/hamiltonpbsdoc
interview with Ron Chernow // 1hr
https://bit.ly/ronchernowint
interview with Chernow, Kail, and Miranda // 42m
https://bit.ly/hamilinterview
Hamilton History channel documentary // 1hr 30m
https://bit.ly/historychint
Hamilton word count // ar...2020-07-1033 min
IlliterateI’ll Be Gone in the Dark | how Michelle McNamara tracked the Golden State KillerA civilian investigator becomes the foremost authority on a decades long manhunt. I’ll Be Gone in the Dark is a miniseries on HBO, and a book, written by Michelle McNamara.
Extras:
trailer, I’ll Be Gone in the Dark (HBO) // trailer
https://bit.ly/McNamaratrailer
the book, “I’ll Be Gone in the Dark” // book
https://bit.ly/mcnamara5
Billy Jensen’s book “Chase Darkness with Me” // book
https://bit.ly/bjensenbook
Michelle’s blog, “True Crime Diary” // site
http://www.truecrimediary.com
about Michelle’s childhood // article
htt...2020-07-0340 min
IlliterateWatchmen (HBO) | the 1921 Tulsa Race MassacreWe tackle the race massacre of 1921, the lead-up of the Red Summer of 1919, and the hidden history uncovered in modern times. Watchmen is created by Damon Lindelof, based on the book by Alan Moore and Dave Gibbons. The Burning is written by Tim Madigan.
Extras:
Watchmen (HBO) trailer // 2 min
https://bit.ly/watchmenhbotrail
interview with Damon Lindelof on writing // 10 min
https://bit.ly/damonlinterview
Tim Madigan’s book, The Burning // book
https://bit.ly/theburningbook
WEB DuBois essay, “Returning Soldiers” // essay
https://bit.ly/returnsoldiers
the history of the...2020-06-2652 min
IlliterateDa 5 Bloods | Black Veterans of the Vietnam War (from Spike Lee & Wallace Terry)Let’s talk about our history. We learn about the black veterans of the Vietnam War, and hear the stories of military service of African Americans in the United States. Da 5 Bloods is co-written and directed by Spike Lee (now on Netflix), based on the book Bloods by Wallace Terry.
Extras:
Da 5 Bloods trailer // 3 min
https://bit.ly/da5bloodstrailer
Bloods In ‘Nam PBS Frontline doc // 45 min
https://bit.ly/bloodsinnam
audio from the front lines recording // 45 min
https://bit.ly/cominghomevietnam
Bloods: Black Veterans of the Vietnam War: An O...2020-06-1944 min
IlliterateHarry Potter (pt 3) | the worldwide impactHow so many parts of our world have been touched by the magic.
Extras:
how Harry Potter changed books // article
https://bit.ly/hpbooklegacy
the problem with translating HP // video
https://bit.ly/translatinghp
Harry Potter Voldemort name translations // article
https://bit.ly/voldemortname
a Harry and the Potters song // video
https://bit.ly/handthep
My Immortal, the worst fanfiction // article
https://bit.ly/myimmortalff
the Quidditch World Cup // video
https://bit.ly/quidditchvid
book lengths over time // article
https://bit.ly/yabooklength2020-06-1236 min
IlliterateEight minutes, forty-six secondsEight minutes, forty-six seconds.
That is how long a police officer kept his knee on George Floyd’s neck. A murder committed on an unarmed black man, in broad daylight, by law enforcement.
Today, we are silent for 8 minutes, 46 seconds - to honor and remember George Floyd, and the many others who have died, as the United States confronts the injustices of police brutality, systematic racism, and white supremacy.
The United States wrote in its founding document that “all men are created equal”, and it has not lived up to that promise. America can no...2020-06-0508 min
IlliterateHarry Potter (pt 2) | how the movies got madeThe magical cinematic journey from book to screen.
Extras:
the first screen test with Harry, Hermione, and Ron // 12 min
https://bit.ly/hpscreentest
Diagon Alley on Google Maps street view // link
https://bit.ly/diagonmaps
JK Rowling’s new free book, The Ickabog // link
https://bit.ly/ickabogbook
the terrible NY Times review // article
https://bit.ly/hpnytreview
a conversation between Rowling and Radcliffe // 53 min
https://bit.ly/rowlingradcliffe
a conversation between Rowling and Kloves // 47 min
https://bit.ly/rowlingkloves
why Harry’s eyes...2020-05-2949 min
IlliterateBad Education | the biggest theft from the best school (Frank Tassone)How does 11 million dollars go missing from the best school system in the nation? And what does Charles Dickens have to do with it? Bad Education is a film on HBO starring Hugh Jackman, written by Mark Makowsky and directed by Cory Finley. The story is based on the New York Magazine article on Frank Tassone, written by Robert Kolker.
Extras:
Bad Education trailer // 2 min
https://bit.ly/badedtrailer
the original New York Magazine piece // article
https://bit.ly/badsup
interview with director Cory Finley // article
https://bit.ly/cfinley
2020-05-2234 min
IlliterateHarry Potter (pt 1) | the life of JK RowlingHow it all began, with the woman who made the best-selling book series of all time.
Extras:
JK Rowling on her extensive notes // 5 min
https://bit.ly/harrypnotes
interview with the publisher on accepting JK Rowling // 4 min
https://bit.ly/hppublisher
documentary spotlight on JK Rowling // 24 min
https://bit.ly/JKspotlight
Oprah interview with JK Rowling // 40 min
https://bit.ly/jkoprah
radio interview with JK Rowling, 1999 // article
https://bit.ly/1999jkint
Harry Potter in Ancient Greek // article
https://bit.ly/hpgreek
New Yorker...2020-05-1546 min
IlliterateDefending Jacob | is there a murder gene?We tackle the history of legal thrillers, the journey of a lawyer-turned-author, and if violence is hereditary. Defending Jacob is a miniseries on Apple TV, based on the book by William Landay.
Extras:
interview with show creator Mark Bomback // article
https://bit.ly/bombackinterview
talk at Google with author William Landay // 45 min
https://bit.ly/landayint1
interview with author William Landay // 7 min
https://bit.ly/landayint2
Abraham Lincoln’s true crime writing // article
https://bit.ly/attorneyabe
LA Times reporting on the “murder gene” // article
https://bit.ly/mur...2020-05-0829 min
IlliterateThe Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy | don't forget your towelThe comedic sci-fi series you wish you understood, and now, you can! Learn about Douglas Adams, the number 42, and why you shouldn’t panic. It’s the 15th anniversary of the film, and the 42nd anniversary of the original work.
Extras:
the trailer // 2 min
https://bit.ly/hhgttgtrailer
Elon Musk’s love of HG2G // article
https://bit.ly/elonmuskhitch
Douglas Adams on Letterman // 7 min
https://bit.ly/daletterman
original radio play (episode 1) // 24 min
https://bit.ly/hg2gradio
Douglas Adams TED talk // 1hr 30 min
https://bit.ly/dat...2020-05-0130 min
IlliterateMrs. America | how one woman changed the United StatesLearn about one of the most influential women of the 20th century, how amendments work, and a college sophomore who uncovered a 202-year-old loophole in the constitution. We dive into Mrs. America, a miniseries on Hulu, and the books The Feminine Mystique by Betty Friedan, and A Choice Not an Echo, by Phyllis Schlafly.
Extras:
Mrs. America trailer // 3 min
https://bit.ly/mrsamericatrailer
the debate on Good Morning America // 24 min
https://bit.ly/gmadebate
writer Dahvi Waller on creation // 13 min
https://bit.ly/dahviwaller
the historical accuracy of the...2020-04-2432 min
IlliterateWestworld | the masterful mind of Michael CrichtonWe uncover the origins of the hit TV show on HBO, the beginning of computer effects in film, and the life of the author of Jurassic Park. Westworld is a show on HBO, and a movie (and novel) from 1973.
Extras:
Westworld (2020) trailer // 2 min:
https://bit.ly/westworldhbotrail
Westworld (1973) trailer // 3 min:
https://bit.ly/westworld1973trail
interview with Jonathan Nolan and Lisa Joy on the show // article:
https://bit.ly/jnolanljoyinterview
the history of the original Westworld’s SFX // article:
https://bit.ly/westworldsfx
clip of the 1973 Westworld’s fi...2020-04-1733 min
IlliterateEmma & Clueless | why Jane Austen is timelessJourney with us into Regency England, Beverly Hills in the ’90’s, and what Jane Austen invented that changed literature.
Extras:
Emma. (2020) trailer // 2 min:
https://bit.ly/emma2020trailer
Clueless (1995) trailer // 2 min:
https://bit.ly/cluelesstrailer
interview with the writer (Eleanor Catton) // article:
https://bit.ly/emmawriterinterview
interview with the director of Clueless // 10 min:
https://bit.ly/amyheckerlingint
Contact:
Reach out on instagram - @illiteratepod
https://www.instagram.com/illiteratepod/
2020-04-1029 min
IlliterateLittle Fires Everywhere | moms in the 1990’sThe odd (and real!) town of Shaker Heights, baby adoption in the 1990’s, and Evan and Taylor’s earnest attempt to understand motherhood. This week, we cover Little Fires Everywhere, the show on Hulu and the book by Celeste Ng.
ALERT: We also made another podcast as an April Fool’s joke!
Judge a Book (our April Fool’s podcast!)
https://lists.pocketcasts.com/catpockets
Extras:
trailer, Little Fires Everywhere (Hulu) // 2 min:
www.bit.ly/lfetrailer
interview with showrunner Liz Tigelaar // article:
www.bit.ly/liztiginterview
interview with Reese Withersp...2020-04-0338 min
IlliterateThe Plot Against America | if Charles Lindbergh was presidentWe give you the imaginary presidency of Charles Lindbergh, the cycles of human history, and what the heck was really going on in 1940. This week, “The Plot Against America”, a limited series on HBO, and a novel by Philip Roth.
Extras:
The Plot Against America trailer // 3 min
https://bit.ly/plotagainsttrailer
interview with author Philip Roth // 5 min
https://bit.ly/prothinterview
interview with author Philip Roth // article
https://bit.ly/nytrothinterview
the 1939 opinion poll on Jewish population // article
https://bit.ly/1939poll
Charles Lindbergh’s anti-Semitic speech // audio
...2020-03-2737 min
IlliteratePandemics | how they affect art & history (feat. Contagion & Outbreak)Stay safe, wash your hands, socially distance, and call your parents! This week, we cover pandemics in history, and some old movies that are now popular again.
Extras:
CDC reviews pandemic movies // 22 min
https://bit.ly/cdcreviewmovies
1918 outbreak, Philly vs. St. Louis // article
https://bit.ly/phillystlouispandemic
1885 cholera map data in London // article
https://bit.ly/jonsnowmap
interview with expert Ian Lipkin // 17 min
https://bit.ly/ianlapkinint
Outbreak trailer // 2 min
https://bit.ly/outbreaktrailer
Contagion trailer // 2 min
https://bit.ly/contagiontrail
The Hot...2020-03-2038 min
IlliteratePeter Pan & Wendy | the adventure of growing upThe new, artistic film “Wendy” by Benh Zeitlin, the odd life of author JM Barrie, and the largest covert operation to fly children across the world. We’re giving you everything you need to know about Peter Pan.
Extras:
Wendy trailer // 2 min
http://bit.ly/wendytrail
history of the name Wendy // article
http://bit.ly/wendyname
the life of JM Barrie // article
http://bit.ly/jmbarriebio
interview with director Benh Zeitlin // article
http://bit.ly/wendydirector
Operation Pedro Pan documentary // 4 mins
http://bit.ly/operationpedro
Contac...2020-03-1329 min
IlliterateThe Invisible Man | how to modernize a monster (Leigh Whannell & HG Wells)We tackle the father of science fiction, the odd 2000’s Kevin Bacon adaptation, predicting the future, and even the One Ring from Lord of the Rings. The Invisible Man (2020) is by Leigh Whannell, the original book by HG Wells.
Extras:
The Invisible Man (2020) trailer // 3 min
http://bit.ly/inv2020trailer
interview with writer/director // article
http://bit.ly/leighwhannellint
the silly poem the book is based on // poem
http://bit.ly/ogpoemhgwells
modern tech’s invisibility cloak // 8 min
http://bit.ly/inviscloakvid
Hollow Man (2000) trailer // 2 min
http://bit...2020-03-0629 min
IlliterateThe Call of the Wild | how to be a real dog (feat. Togo)We explain the history behind the madman Jack London, his iconic work, the bizarre Disney adaptation, and a lesser known, live-action dog tale. The Call of the Wild is by Jack London, and also Togo with Willem Dafoe, out on Disney Plus.
Extras:
Jack London by Alex Kershaw / book
http://bit.ly/jacklondonbook
What A Nightmare, Charlie Brown! / 5 min.
http://bit.ly/charliebrownwild
interview with Togo director / article
http://bit.ly/togoint
Chris Sanders storybook about what’s wrong with Disney / article
http://bit.ly/disneybearbook
Contact:...2020-02-2831 min
IlliterateHigh Flying Bird | the business of the NBAAn under-the-radar film shot on iPhone, the 1968 Olympic protests, and The Revolt of the Black Athlete. The book is by Harry Edwards, and High Flying Bird is directed by Steven Soderbergh on Netflix.
Extras:
High Flying Bird trailer / 2 min.
http://bit.ly/hfbtrailer
Unsane trailer / 2 min.
http://bit.ly/unsanetrail
Tarell Alvin McCraney (writer) interview / article
http://bit.ly/writerinhfb
High Flying Bird historical context / article
http://bit.ly/historicalhfb
Harry Edwards story / article
http://bit.ly/hedwards
Contact:
How to get a...2020-02-2130 min
IlliterateParasite | foreign films and critics awardsThe South Korean film that swept the Oscars this year, and the meaning behind the big film and literature prizes.
Extras:
Parasite trailer / 2 min:
http://bit.ly/parasitetrail
interview with Bong Joon Ho / article:
http://bit.ly/bongint
interview about set design / article:
http://bit.ly/architectureparasite
interview about editing / article:
http://bit.ly/editorparasite
video about the french sisters / 10 min:
http://bit.ly/papinsisters
Contact:
How to get a free sticker:
Send a message to @illiteratepod on instagram
Want to...2020-02-1433 min
IlliterateColor Out of Space | HP Lovecraft & the long-lost Richard StanleyHow the 24-year-missing director of this film is a Nazi-hunting Indiana Jones, the unfortunate life of H.P. Lovecraft, and what makes these spooky stories different from Stephen King. Color Out of Space by Richard Stanley is based on “The Colour Out of Space” by H.P. Lovecraft.
Extras:
Color Out of Space trailer / 2 min:
http://bit.ly/color2019trailer
The Colour Out of Space short story / 1.5 hr:
http://bit.ly/coloraudiobook
Annihilation trailer / 2 min:
http://bit.ly/annihilationtrail
Voice of the Moon (Afghan War) doc / 30 min:
http://bit.ly/v...2020-02-0739 min
IlliterateGretel & Hansel | with director Oz PerkinsAn interview with the director, Oz Perkins of the new film, Gretel and Hansel. Plus, were the Grimm Brothers really so grim? And why are there so many stories about eating children?
Special thanks to Osgood Perkins for speaking with us this week! Go check out Gretel & Hansel.
Extras:
Trailer for Gretel & Hansel (YouTube):
http://bit.ly/hg2020trailer
How the Nazis used Grimm fairy tales (Telegraph):
http://bit.ly/nazifairytales
An interview with Osgood Perkins (Daily Beast):
http://bit.ly/ozinterview
Grimm’s law of linguistics (Yo...2020-01-3132 min
IlliterateMartin Luther King, Jr | how to lead a movementThe Civil Rights movement in the 60’s, the missing speech paper, FBI threats, and the biggest Star Trek fan. We cover Martin Luther King Jr, and Selma (2015).
Bonus links:
King in the Wilderness doc (free on YouTube):
http://bit.ly/kinginthewild
Eyes on the Prize, Selma episode (YouTube):
http://bit.ly/pbsdocselma
FBI note sent to MLK (Vox):
http://bit.ly/mlkfbinote
the man with the “I Have A Dream” paper (YouTube):
http://bit.ly/georgerav
Nichelle Nichols on MLK and Star Trek (YouTube):
http://bit.ly/nichel...2020-01-2441 min
IlliterateAnimal Farm | teaching history with pigsLearn about how the CIA paid for the film version, the links to the Russian Revolution, and how the author (literally) lost his voice. This is a dive into a literary classic, Animal Farm by George Orwell.
Links:
(WATCH): the full 1954 version on YouTube:
http://bit.ly/animalfarm1954
(WATCH): the full 1999 version on YouTube:
http://bit.ly/animalfarm1999film
(READ) the missing preface about censorship:
http://bit.ly/afpreface
(WATCH) China’s ban on Animal Farm in 2018:
http://bit.ly/afchinaban
(READ) about the early Polish influence, Bu...2020-01-1732 min
IlliterateLittle Women | the history of these heroinesThe story behind the progressive book from 150 years ago, and why it keeps being re-told. Little Women is based on the book by Louisa May Alcott.
Links:
(WATCH) the trailer for the 2019 film:
http://bit.ly/littlewomen2019trail
(WATCH) the trailer for the 1994 film:
http://bit.ly/littlewomen1994trail
(WATCH) the reaction of Joey on Friends:
http://bit.ly/friendslittlewomen
(WATCH) full episodes from the anime TV series:
http://bit.ly/animelittlewomen
(WATCH) a comparison of the film adaptations:
http://bit.ly/lwfilmversions
(READ) about...2020-01-1032 min
IlliterateNew Year's Special | the past & future of IlliterateEvan and Taylor recap the best episodes, uncover shocking new developments, and say what’s in store for 2020. Also, YOU can get some FREE illiterate swag. Here’s how:
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2020-01-0320 min
IlliterateCats | how to make a musical sensationMusicals from the 80’s, an almost-animation, the history, the hype, and why on earth there’s a movie now. Cats is based on TS Eliot’s “Old Possum’s Book of Practical Cats”.
Extras:
(LOOK) at the artwork for the un-made Spielberg animation:
http://bit.ly/spielbergcats
(WATCH) the trailer for the film Cats:
http://bit.ly/catsfilmtrail
(WATCH) a clip of “Memory” from the musical:
http://bit.ly/memorysongcats
(WATCH) a 30 minute doc on the making of the 1998 film:
http://bit.ly/catsmusicaldoc
(READ) an original Variety review o...2019-12-2735 min
IlliterateStar Wars | the forgotten book (feat. Splinter of the Mind’s Eye)A long time ago, in a galaxy far, far away, there was a book. The Star Wars saga is more intertwined in literature than you’ve ever been told. Also, so is The Mandalorian. Featuring Splinter of the Mind’s Eye, by Alan Dean Foster.
Extras:
(WATCH) the trailer for The Mandalorian
http://bit.ly/mandotrailer
(WATCH) the full Star Wars Holiday Special (1978):
http://bit.ly/swholidayspecial
(WATCH) the trailer for George Lucas’ first film, THX1138:
http://bit.ly/thx1138trailer
(WATCH) the trailer for the doc, The People vs. Ge...2019-12-2036 min
IlliterateThe Irishman | the Forrest Gump of organized crimeThe mafia, Jimmy Hoffa, and the Irish guy who told it all. The Irishman, directed by Martin Scorsese is based on the (maybe) true book, “I Heard You Paint Houses” by Charles Brandt.
Extras:
(WATCH) the Mythbusters ep about Hoffa in the stadium:
http://bit.ly/mythbusthoffa
(WATCH) a tv doc on the Irishman’s interviews with the author:
http://bit.ly/tvdocirishman
(READ) an article refuting the book’s validity:
http://bit.ly/debunkhoffa
(READ) about the de-aging effects in the film:
http://bit.ly/deagingirishman
(READ) ab...2019-12-1338 min
IlliterateFrozen | how a fairy tale made billionsThe decades-long production of Frozen, the wild life of a Danish man, and how a 150-year-old story made just a few billion dollars. Frozen is based on The Snow Queen, written by Hans Christian Andersen.
Watch/read/listen:
(WATCH) the original 1957 animated Soviet version:
http://bit.ly/snowqueensoviet
(WATCH) about Solvang, California
http://bit.ly/solvangca
(WATCH) the statue of Hans in Central Park, NYC
http://bit.ly/hansnyc
(WATCH) a trailer for 1952’s Hans Christian Andersen with Danny Kaye:
http://bit.ly/hca1952
(WATCH) uncut behind th...2019-12-0631 min
IlliterateThanksgiving Special | what to watch and read this holidayLearn the history of Black Friday, media to watch/read this season, and the juicy details on the Christmas films we all love. (Yep, they were books.) Check out the links in the show notes for everything!
Thanksgiving films (trailers):
PLANES, TRAINS, & AUTOMOBILES:
http://bit.ly/ptatrailer
PRISONERS:
http://bit.ly/prisonerstrail
In theaters now (trailers):
A BEAUTIFUL DAY IN THE NEIGHBORHOOD:
http://bit.ly/rogerstrailer
FROZEN 2:
http://bit.ly/froz2
KNIVES OUT:
http://bit.ly/kivesouttrail
QUEEN & SLIM:
http://bit.ly/queenandslimtrail2019-11-2917 min
IlliterateFord v Ferrari | why racing is about people (feat. Go Like Hell)Everything you need to know about Le Mans, racing, and the underdog team that changed the game. The film Ford v Ferrari, based on the book Go Like Hell by AJ Baime.
Watch/read/listen:
(WATCH) the trailer for Ford v Ferrari
http://bit.ly/fordvferrtrail
(WATCH) Jacky Ickx walking to his car
http://bit.ly/walkstartlemans
(WATCH) the trailer for the 1971 film Le Mans
http://bit.ly/stevemcqlemans
(WATCH) the trailer for the doc about the 1971 film
http://bit.ly/stevemcqdoc
(WATCH) the trailer for The 24...2019-11-221h 01
IlliterateStephen King | an amazing life of horror (feat. Doctor Sleep)Everything you need to know about the master of horror. Also, the tale behind his latest adaptation, Doctor Sleep, the sequel to The Shining.
Watch/read/listen:
WATCH: the trailer for Doctor Sleep
http://bit.ly/drslptrail
WATCH: the trailer for Gerald’s Game
http://bit.ly/geraldtrail
WATCH: The Shining TV miniseries trailer
http://bit.ly/shiningtvtrail
WATCH: Oscar the therapy cat
http://bit.ly/oscartherapy
WATCH: the Misery trailer
http://bit.ly/miserytrail
WATCH: George and Stephen chat
http://bit.ly/gandstalk
...2019-11-1535 min
IlliterateMotherless Brooklyn | detectives, Tourette’s, & 20 year projectsThe film that took two decades (and a million favors) to make, and the book about a detective with Tourette’s. Also, the secret man who ran New York for 50 years. The film Motherless Brooklyn is by Edward Norton, and the book by Jonathan Lethem.
Watch/read/listen:
(WATCH): the trailer for Motherless Brooklyn
http://bit.ly/motherlesstrailer
(WATCH): the trailer for the doc Twitch and Shout
http://bit.ly/tourettesdoc
(WATCH): a doc about the NBA player with Tourettes
http://bit.ly/nbamahmoud
(LISTEN): to the Radiohead version of...2019-11-0834 min
IlliterateThe Laundromat | the Panama Papers and their “Secrecy World”Explaining the biggest worldwide monetary scandal everyone promptly forgot about. The Laundromat is out on Netflix, based on the book Secrecy World by Jake Bernstein.
Watch/read/listen:
(WATCH): the trailer for The Laundromat
http://bit.ly/laundrotrail
(READ): about the boat sinking insurance scandal:
http://bit.ly/boatsink
(READ): about the murder of the businessman in China:
http://bit.ly/chinamurder
(READ): the full interactive database for the Panama Papers:
http://bit.ly/panamapprs
Get a copy of Secrecy World:
Shop your local indie bookstore
2019-11-0136 min
IlliterateJojo Rabbit | finding comedy in Hitler (feat. Caging Skies)How the film Jojo Rabbit was birthed from a tragic book, the history of Hitler satire, and what all the dictators are writing about. Jojo Rabbit is out now, starring Taika Waititi, based on the book Caging Skies by Christine Leunens.
Watch/read/listen:
(WATCH) the trailer for Jojo Rabbit:
http://bit.ly/jojotrail
(WATCH) the Mercedes commercial the author of Caging Skies modeled in:
http://bit.ly/mercedescomm
(WATCH) an Interview with Christine Leunens about New Zealand:
http://bit.ly/christinenz
(WATCH) Taika Waititi falling asleep at the...2019-10-2535 min
IlliterateJudy Garland | living at the End of the RainbowLearn about the tumultuous life of Judy Garland, and the lesser know play End of the Rainbow - which the new film “Judy” is based on. We also reveal connections to The Wizard of Oz, A Star is Born, and a fake ringleader for gay relationships in the military. It gets wild and interwoven in this one. Be sure to check out the links below for all the bonus materials we discuss.
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Book of the Month YA2019-10-0439 min
IlliterateAd Astra & Heart of Darkness | journeying into the unknownLearn about the space epic Ad Astra and the 19th century novella it’s based on, Heart of Darkness by Joseph Conrad.
SUPPORT US:
CRAZY DEAL - 5$ for your FIRST BOX (’til Sept 30th)
click the link and use the code “YALIT”:
Book of the Month Club YA
Get a copy of Heart of Darkness by Joseph Conrad:
Shop your local indie bookstore
BONUS LINKS:
(VIDEO) The trailer for Ad Astra:
http://bit.ly/adastratrail
(VIDEO) The trailer for Monos:
http://bit.ly/monostrailer
(ARTICLE) An inter...2019-09-2731 min
IlliterateThe Goldfinch | do great books make bad movies?Don’t let this one pass you by. Learn about the Pulitzer-Prize winning epic that became a box office bust. By Donna Tartt.
SUPPORT US:
CRAZY DEAL - 5$ for your FIRST BOX (’til Sept 30th)
click the link and use the code “YALIT”:
Join Book of the Month Club Young Adult
Get a copy of The Goldfinch by Donna Tartt:
Shop your local indie bookstore
BONUS LINKS:
(VIDEO) The trailer for The Goldfinch:
http://bit.ly/goldftrailer
(VIDEO) Donna Tartt interview with Charlie Rose in 2014:
http://bit.ly/donna...2019-09-2039 min
IlliterateIt | why clowns are scaryThe horror epic that spawned our preteen nightmares. Learn about the origins of the book, how it got adapted, the history of clowns, and why Stephen King loves writing the spooky stuff.
SUPPORT US LINKS:
Get a copy of It by Stephen King:
Shop your local indie bookstore
Get a new YA book to your door every month:
Book of the Month Club YA
BONUS LINKS:
(VIDEO) The trailer for It Chapter 2:
http://bit.ly/itchap2trail
(VIDEO) An interview with Stephen about Ronald McDonald:
http://bit...2019-09-1337 min
IlliterateHuck Finn & The Peanut Butter Falcon | adapting the american controversyLearn about the amazing independent film, The Peanut Butter Falcon and how it fits into the controversial classic, Adventures of Huckleberry Finn by Mark Twain.
SUPPORT US LINKS:
Get a copy of Huckleberry Finn:
Shop your local indie bookstore
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Book of the Month Club YA
BONUS LINKS:
(VIDEO) The trailer for The Peanut Butter Falcon:
http://bit.ly/peanuttrail
(VIDEO) The featurette about the film:
http://bit.ly/featurepeanut
(ARTICLE) The Toni Morrison essay “In De...2019-09-0635 min
IlliterateToni Morrison | how to write with a voiceLearn about the Nobel & Pulitzer Prize winning author, teacher, editor and voice of the black experience.
SUPPORT US LINKS:
Get a copy of Toni’s books:
Shop your local indie bookstore
Get a new YA book to your door every month:
Book of the Month Club YA
BONUS LINKS:
(VIDEO) The trailer for documentary “The Pieces I Am”:
http://bit.ly/piecesiam
(VIDEO) The Opera version of Beloved:
http://bit.ly/operatoni
(VIDEO) The Oprah version of Beloved:
http://bit.ly/belovedtrail
(VIDEO) Interv...2019-08-3049 min
IlliterateMindhunter | the story of the real serial killer FBI teamLearn about the FBI team who solved crimes by partnering with the biggest baddies of our time. By John E. Douglas and Mark Olshaker, also a hit show on Netflix.
SUPPORT US LINKS:
Get a copy of Mindhunter:
Shop your local indie bookstore
Get a new YA book to your door every month:
Book of the Month Club YA
BONUS LINKS:
(VIDEO) The trailer for Mindhunter:
http://bit.ly/mind2trailer
(VIDEO) Side-by-side comparison of Ed Kemper:
http://bit.ly/edkempervid
(ARTICLE) The book “Sexual Ho...2019-08-2359 min
IlliterateScary Stories to Tell in the Dark | why children need horrorBOO. Learn about the artwork that gave every 90’s kid nightmares, and the history of horror in Children’s literature. Now a feature film in theaters!
SUPPORT US LINKS:
Get a copy of Scary Stories:
Shop your local indie bookstore
Get a YA book to your door every month:
Book of the Month Club YA
Please review Illiterate on Apple Podcasts, or share with a friend on Spotify!
BONUS LINKS:
(VIDEO) The trailer for the Scary Stories film:
http://bit.ly/scarytrailer
(VIDEO) Stephen Gammell’s arti...2019-08-1639 min
IlliterateCharles Manson, Hollywood, and the CIA | a theory 20 years in the makingThe theories and web of connections you’ve never heard in the case against Charles Manson. We discuss CHAOS by Tom O’Neill (a masterwork 20 years in the making), and Once Upon a Time in Hollywood, now a major motion picture.
SUPPORT US LINKS:
Pick up a copy of the book, “CHAOS”:
Shop your local indie bookstore
Sign up for Book of the Month Club YA
Get a YA book every month
BONUS LINKS:
The Hippie Trip (BOOK):
Shop your local indie bookstore
The Family (BOOK):
Shop your loc...2019-08-0957 min
IlliterateThe Boys | why we're starting to say "f*** superheroes"What if superheroes were just as flawed as our celebrities and politicians? Learn about an amazing comic series, also now a show on Amazon.
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
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Use code FLEX for 5 bucks off!
Toss a review on Apple Podcasts! Put up some stars!
BONUS LINKS:
The trailer for the Amazon series:
http://bit.ly/boystrailer
The main character Hughie (who looks like Simon Pegg):
http://bit.ly/simonpegglook
The Boys Reddit page:
https://www.reddit...2019-08-0243 min
IlliterateHamlet | how one of the most copied works was madeTo listen, or not to listen…of course you should! One of the most quoted (and copied) works of all time, but did Willy Shakes copy someone else? Join us as we uncover the many meanings of a murder most foul.
Buy a copy of Hamlet:
Shop your local indie bookstores
Check out the Book of the Month Club Young Adult:
Great hand-picked books every month
Please review Illiterate on Apple Podcasts, or share with a friend on Spotify!
BONUS LINKS:
An amazing 5 minute animation on why you should re...2019-07-191h 06
IlliterateThe Greatest Literary Hoax | how JT Leroy fooled millionsWas it a performance piece, or a con-artist job? Learn both sides of the story, with the tale of the mysterious author JT Leroy. Now a film with Laura Dern and Kristen Stewart.
Please review Illiterate on Apple Podcasts, or share with a friend on Spotify!
EXTRA CONTENT NOTES:
The first article casting doubts on JT Leroy:
http://bit.ly/1startjt
The second article casting doubts on JT Leroy:
http://bit.ly/2ndartjt
The final article revealing JT Leroy’s identity:
http://bit.ly/revealartc
An original re...2019-07-1245 min
Illiterate1775 | why it's such an important year for americaThe more important year? Learn about what started the revolution, and some little known facts to impress at the weekend picnics. 1775 by Kevin Phillips.
Please review Illiterate on Apple Podcasts, or share with a friend on Spotify!
EXTRA CONTENT NOTES:
There is no “who shot first” Lexington/Han Solo mashup :(
Enjoy your July 4th!
email us any questions, comments, or curse words - illiterate@email.com
follow for silly memes on instagram - @illiteratepod
go to the website for more shows - www.podcastgod.net2019-07-0452 min
IlliterateCatch-22 (part 2) | how war is scarily funnyWar! HUH. What is it good for? Learn about Catch-22 by Joseph Heller, now a Hulu show from George Clooney.
NOTE: This is a monster classic, so we made a 2-part episode. This is PART 2.
Grab a copy of Catch-22
Shop your local indie bookstore
Please tell a friend this week about Illiterate!
EXTRA CONTENT NOTES:
A trailer for the 1970 film (Youtube):
https://tinyurl.com/1970trailcatch22
A trailer for the 2019 Hulu series (Youtube):
https://tinyurl.com/hulutrail22
An adaptation of “Clevinger’s Trial”, the one-act play...2019-06-2838 min
IlliterateCatch-22 (part 1) | how war is scarily funnyWar! HUH. What is it good for? Learn about Catch-22 by Joseph Heller, now a Hulu show from George Clooney.
NOTE: This is a monster classic, so we made a 2-part episode. This is PART 1.
Grab a copy of Catch-22
Shop your local indie bookstore
Please tell a friend this week about Illiterate!
EXTRA CONTENT NOTES:
A trailer for the 1970 film (Youtube):
https://tinyurl.com/1970trailcatch22
A trailer for the 2019 Hulu series (Youtube):
https://tinyurl.com/hulutrail22
An adaptation of “Clevinger’s Trial”, the one-act play...2019-06-2851 min
IlliterateThis is Where You Belong | how to love where you liveGoing off to college? Getting started in a new place? Just want to feel more connected? Learn the best ways to love where you live, with tools, tips, and tested tactics this week. It's Melody Warnick’s “This is Where You Belong”, one of Taylor’s personal favorites.
Please tell a friend this week about Illiterate!
EXTRA CONTENT NOTES:
Another book on the topic: The Geography of Bliss:
https://tinyurl.com/geogbliss
Print your own signs for “Walk Your City”:
https://walkyourcity.org
Discover your ‘hood’s Walkscore on this website:
h...2019-06-211h 08
IlliterateVoices From Chernobyl | the human stories of disasterHear the human stories of the disaster, from Nobel-Prize winning author Svetlana Alexievich, in Voices From Chernobyl. Now a 5 part HBO miniseries.
Please tell a friend this week about Illiterate!
EXTRA CONTENT NOTES:
Full episode transcript:
http://podcastgod.net/illiterate-episodes/voicesfromchernobyl
HBO miniseries trailer (YouTube):
www.tinyurl.com/cherntrailer
HBO podcast about Chernobyl (Spotify):
www.tinyurl.com/chernobypod
Craig Mazin’s script for “Chernobyl” online:
https://johnaugust.com/library
Interview with Svetlana Alexievich (YouTube):
www.tinyurl.com/svetinterview
Interview with Svetlana Alexievich (article):
www.ti...2019-06-1454 min
IlliterateThe Handmaid's Tale | what our past says about our futureHistory, or the future? We uncover what makes this book so important, the crazy-good ending, and how the tone of words gets translated to film. Learn about The Handmaid’s Tale by Margaret Atwood, now an Emmy-winning Hulu show.
Please tell a friend this week about Illiterate!
EXTRA CONTENT NOTES:
A transcript of an interview with Margaret Atwood:
www.tinyurl.com/mgatwinterview
Detailed profile article about Atwood’s writing process:
www.tinyurl.com/atwoodprocess
Article about the famous Latin phrase:
www.tinyurl.com/atwoodlatin
The video about the...2019-06-071h 03
The Dog Is DeadThe Dog Is Alive - The Full StoryThe full timeline of events and repeating elements in the series. Prepare to have your mind blown. Listen only if you’ve gotten through most of the show, as there are MASSIVE spoilers for the whole series.
A visual for the timeline, explained: http://bit.ly/dogtimeline
A visual for the easter eggs, explained: http://bit.ly/dogconnections
If you want to download or play around with the sheets, use File:Make a Copy, and then you can sort by episode.
The true chronological order for the series:
Ghost Mutiny
De...2019-06-0400 min
IlliterateCasino Royale | the literary origins of James BondWas the original James Bond a gruff, angry old man?! Learn about the origins of the famous character, The Fleming Effect, and how to play Baccarat.
NOTES & LINKS:
The audiobook version Taylor listened to, read by Simon Vance:
http://bit.ly/audiobook007
The “Birds of the West Indies” book Bond’s name comes from:
http://bit.ly/birdbook007
A short tutorial video on how to play Baccarat:
http://bit.ly/bacarrat007
The trailer for the weird comedy version (1967) of Casino Royale:
http://bit.ly/movietrlr007
The recipe for Bo...2019-05-3151 min
IlliterateAladdin | the original had two genies, and moreThere were two genies?! Learn about the original street rat, ancient literary history, and how people thought every place they didn’t know was called China.
NOTES & LINKS:
The full 1885 text version by Burton that Taylor read:
http://bit.ly/aladdinttext
The 2008 (most recent) translation on Amazon:
http://bit.ly/aladdin2008
A short video on the Disney Aladdin’s “Black Friday” situation:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z6C_bRWntfQ
A photo of the “Green Fat Genie” Evan mentioned seeing:
http://bit.ly/greengenie
An opinion article on t...2019-05-2445 min
The Dog Is DeadUsA couple finds love again.
Follow for all upcoming podcasts and news:
@thepodcastgod on twitter
@podcastgod on instagram
@podcastgod on youtube
& www.podcastgod.net
Songs are licensed under Creative Commons Attribution license: Bethlehem Christmas, FairyTale Waltz, Heartwarming by Kevin MacLeod; Bittersweet, Chances by Silent Partner; Ben by William Rosati; Falling Rain by Myuu; Run by Ross Bugden; The Quiet Aftermath by Sir Cubworth; Waltz of the Flowers by Tchiakovsky
Sounds are licensed under Creative Commons Attribution license from freesound.org2019-05-2200 min
The Dog Is DeadKarate ChopsA field trip to the zoo shows a young girl how to fight.
Follow for all upcoming podcasts and news:
@thepodcastgod on twitter
@podcastgod on instagram
@podcastgod on youtube
& www.podcastgod.net
Songs are licensed under Creative Commons Attribution license: Allegations of Investigations by Jesse Gallagher; Further Than Before by Late Night Feeler; Keystone Deluge by Kevin MacLeod; Slow Tango by Andrew Huang; Touch Tone by The Mini Vandals; Tribal Affair by SYBS
Sounds are licensed under Creative Commons Attribution license from freesound.org2019-05-1900 min
IlliterateDigital Minimalism | how to detox from social mediaA hot, new bestselling 2019 release! Learn about the ways you can declutter your digital life and go Marie Kondo on your phone. This week, we tackle Digital Minimalism by Cal Newport.
SHOW NOTES:
Further reading about the pigeon experiment:
http://bit.ly/pigeonstudy1
Further reading about instagram in Canada:
http://bit.ly/instacanada1
Further reading about the Amish:
http://bit.ly/amishhackers
Further reading on the NPR article about loneliness:
http://bit.ly/lonelyfb
Facebook’s internal study on how to use social media:
http://bit.ly/fa...2019-05-1759 min
IlliterateTed Bundy's Girlfriend | firsthand account of The Phantom PrinceStrap into a crazy roller-coaster relationship story, from Elizabeth Kendall, who was in a relationship with Ted Bundy through the 70’s. Learn things you won’t get anywhere else, as this book is a rare one, very hard to find!
Now also the Netflix film, “Extremely Wicked, Shockingly Evil and Vile” with Lily Collins and Zac Efron.
THE SPECIAL LINKS
the trailer for "Extremely Wicked, Shockingly Evil, and Vile" on Netflix
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mdMtnvMJcDA
the trailer for "Conversations with a Killer" on Netflix
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n1UJgrNR...2019-05-101h 07
IlliterateLord of the Flies | the original Hunger GamesYou've heard about Hunger Games, but do you know where the start of savage children began? There's so much more to it, so get those ears a'listenin to the godfather of the genre, Lord of the Flies.
SPECIAL LINKS:
the research video Evan watched from an 8th grader, saying "Lord of the Flies is Stupid"
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Biy1AmDJXmo&frags=pl%2Cwn
the trailer for Battle Royale (film)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N0p1t-dC7Ko&frags=pl%2Cwn
the Boys Alone social experiment documentary
...2019-05-0355 min
The Dog Is DeadDetective BluesA private investigator struggles to take on a personal case.
Follow for all upcoming podcasts and news:
@thepodcastgod on twitter
@podcastgod on instagram
@podcastgod on youtube
& www.podcastgod.net
Songs are licensed under Creative Commons Attribution license: Bushwick Tarantella, Fast Talkin by Kevin MacLeod; Chasin’ It by Audionautix; Cold Killa by MK2; Gimmie Five by Jimmy Fontanez/Media Right Productions; Hold on a Second by John Deley and the 41 Players; Nail Biter by Riot; Quiet by The Mini Vandals; Spying in the 60’s by Sir Cubworth; The...2019-04-2600 min
IlliterateStan Lee and Marvel Comics | the spectacular storyYou know him from his appearance in every Marvel film. But do you know how he came to create all those heroes, and why his comics were so revolutionary?
Learn about Stan Lee before you go see Avengers: Endgame, and chat about it in line at the theater!
THE SPECIAL LINKS
the documentary on Batman creator Bill Finger Evan talked about
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YcBDjjY2swE&frags=pl%2Cwn
the documentary on the South Park creative process Evan mentioned
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RIo11liUA0c
...2019-04-251h 02
IlliterateHow to Change Your Mind | everything you should know about psychedelicsThe history and future of psychedelics (and a drunk moose!) The book this week is "How to Change Your Mind: What the New Science of Psychedelics Teaches Us About Consciousness, Dying, Addiction, Depression, and Transcendence" by Michael Pollan.
SHOW LINKS:
the "mushroom guy's" TED talk on...mushrooms
https://tinyurl.com/mushtalk
Griffiths (the guy who re-started studies in '99) TED talk
https://tinyurl.com/grifftalks
the news video of the drunk moose in a tree
https://tinyurl.com/drunkmoose1
follow for silly memes on instagram - @illiteratepod
go to...2019-04-1948 min
IlliterateDr. Seuss | how he became the top children's authorThis week, we tackle the life and legacy of Dr. Seuss.
CONTENT CORRECTION: Every time we mention the 500 Fingers of Dr. T, it should be 5,000. He's got way more fingers.
SHOW LINKS:
a great 2 minute video (in rhyme!) about Dr. Seuss
https://tinyurl.com/suessbiovid
5 min "Private Snafu" film (in rhyme!) Dr. Seuss made during WW2
https://tinyurl.com/snafuvid
Suess' only live-action film - The 5,000 Fingers of Dr. T trailer
https://tinyurl.com/5kfingvid
an article (with photos!) about other artwork Dr. Seuss made
https://tinyurl.com/seussart12019-04-1250 min
The Dog Is DeadThe Dragon JesterA dragon hopes to become the first funny fire-breather.
Follow for all upcoming podcasts and news:
@thepodcastgod on twitter
@podcastgod on instagram
@podcastgod on youtube
& www.podcastgod.net
Songs are licensed under Creative Commons Attribution license: The Mighty Kingdom, Renaissance by Audionautix; Master of the Feast, Heavy Interlude by Kevin MacLeod; Hungry for Disaster by Silent Partner, Chariots of War by Aakash Gandhi; Poison Apple by Quincas Moreira
Sounds are licensed under Creative Commons Attribution license from freesound.org2019-04-1200 min
IlliterateBetter Than Before | how to form habitsThis week, we tackle habits, tactics, and self awareness with “Better Than Before” by Gretchen Rubin.
SHOW LINKS:
the quiz for your Four Tendencies Type
https://quiz.gretchenrubin.com
a free app Gretchen made to connect people with similar Types
https://www.betterapp.us
the "Happier in Hollywood" podcast of Liz Craft
http://happierinhollywood.com
a Q&A video with Gretchen from Google Talks (1 hr)
https://tinyurl.com/grtchntalk
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IlliterateBecoming by Michelle Obama | the life of a First LadyA life of a former first lady. By Michelle Obama.
SHOW LINKS:
a trailer for the film "Jackie"
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7cdzT05HpS4
her interview with Conan
https://www.earwolf.com/episode/michelle-obama/
a trailer for the film "Southside With You"
https://tinyurl.com/y48xnuqe
Barack's 2004 DNC speech
https://tinyurl.com/2004dncbrck
Michelle's 2008 DNC speech
https://tinyurl.com/2008dncmch
Michelle's 2016 DNC speech
https://tinyurl.com/2016dncmch
The emotional song "Just a Housewife"
https://tinyurl.com/housewfsptfy
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The Dog Is DeadWinter, 2306A high schooler uncovers evil in the woods.
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Songs are licensed under Creative Commons Attribution license: Dawn, Haunted, Run, by Ross Bugden; Chase Pulse, Aftermath - Madness Paranoia, by Kevin MacLeod; Doll Dancing by Puddle of Infinity; Tobaggan by Silent Partner, Dramatic Swarm by Doug Maxwell, Leoforos Alexandras by Dan Bodan
Sounds are licensed under Creative Commons Attribution license from freesound.org2019-03-2900 min
IlliterateWatchmen | why superheroes changedThe OG gritty reboot. By Alan Moore and Dave Gibbons. Our most visual book yet, be sure to look at the links!
SHOW NOTES:
A great video about it being "unfilmable":
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5oltd-Jsi2I&frags=pl%2Cwn
Panel by panel analysis of the symmetrical section:
https://tinyurl.com/symmetrywatch
The details on the 2019 HBO adaptation:
https://tinyurl.com/hbowatchm
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The Dog Is DeadMadamThe president’s child gets sick of home.
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Songs are licensed under Creative Commons Attribution license: Long Walks by Emily A. Sprague; Put it On the Floor by Otis McDonald; Righteous by Silent Partner; It’s Always to Late to Start Over, There’s Probably No Time by Chris Zabriskie
Sounds are licensed under Creative Commons Attribution license from freesound.org2019-03-1500 min
IlliterateBlack Klansman | how a black man infiltrates the KKKA black man infiltrates the KKK. True story. By Ron Stallworth.
The interview where Ron and Spike Lee talk about David Duke concerned he'll look foolish
https://tinyurl.com/y2hdkrk6
Photos of the Klan marches on Washington, 1925
https://tinyurl.com/y32q622w
Photo of Ron Stallworth with his KKK membership card
https://tinyurl.com/y46b73xa
Article on the A.R.E. method of small talk
https://tinyurl.com/y6pfno93
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IlliteratePride and Prejudice | how Jane Austen gets modern loveCanoodling. By Jane Austen. This is a MEGA CLASSIC, so it’s a bit more exhaustive, but well worth knowing.
The 5 cool party topics -
The book is quite funny. Use the conversational flow that Elizabeth Bennet takes when things get awkward. Lightly call the person out next to you about it, so you both can take a breath and enjoy the moment.
Money, what’s it good for? Darcy had the equivalent of 300 million in assets, and he still had to learn to be himself. If people are talking about the state of t...2019-03-0845 min
The Dog Is DeadDoctor Dread KnowsA superheroine gets caught up in time.
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Songs are licensed under Creative Commons Attribution license: Apocalypse by SYBS; End of Time, The Heartache by Ugonna Onyekwe; The New Order by Aaron Kenny; TipToes, Final Boss by Myuu; Underpass by Doug Maxwell; Thunderstorm by Hanu Dixit; Prelude No. 15, But Enough About Me, Bill Paxton by Chris Zabriskie; Time Stops by Silent Partner
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IlliterateBird Box | how to parent blindfoldedDon’t look at anything and you won’t die. By Josh Malerman.
The 5 discussions -
dancing mania
describing the senses
handwriting
raising children
ghost friendships
The 5 cool party topics -
dancing was a real medical problem in medieval times
try and tell a story without mentioning what you saw
Bird Box was written in a notebook
Sandra Bullock lives this movie in real life (she adopted two kids)
put yourself out there tonight, and tell...2019-03-0100 min
IlliterateOld Yeller | how a boy becomes a manA boy learns how to become a man by shooting his dog. Bring on the waterworks. By Fred Gipson.
The 5 discussions -
the ways of life in the 1860’s
a dog’s personality
expectations build suspense
hydrophobia
Book of the Month Club
The 5 cool party topics -
Bear grass is used in baskets, is edible, and makes a good fire starter.
choose your dog based on temperament, not breed
set up your story at the beginning with an expectation of t...2019-03-0100 min
IlliterateMeditations by Marcus Aurelius | the first diaryIt’s the first diary, by a Roman emperor who writes DEEP about his feelings. By Marcus Aurelius.
The 5 discussions -
being a roman emperor
Thinking on the “bad” stuff
Diary as a useful reflection
Mental health, modern and historical
BEING A ROMAN EMPEROR
The 5 cool party topics -
the guy who wrote this is actually the dad in Gladiator
daily stoic practices for the party - recitation, journaling, assent of thoughts, negative premeditation, asceticism
this book is the origin...2019-03-0100 min
IlliterateBetcha didn't know that!Find out the surprising literary basis for our current news, movies, and pop culture with Evan and Taylor, every Friday.
Illiterate is the only book podcast that skips straight to the good parts.
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go to the website for more shows - www.podcastgod.net2019-02-2800 min
The Dog Is DeadAIA superintelligence learns what it doesn’t know.
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Songs are licensed under Creative Commons Attribution license: Bellissimo, Dramatic Swarm by Dough Maxwell; Chasing Time by SYBS; Deliberate Thought by Kevin MacLeod; Incoming Transition by The Whole Other; Meteor, Rise by HOVATOFF; Resolution by Wayne Jones; Song For Michael by Magic In The Other; The Banquet, The Others Are Coming by Hainbach; You’re Not Wrong by roljui
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The Dog Is DeadGhost MutinyA pirate captain gets sent to a watery grave, and struggles to become a proper ghost.
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Songs are licensed under Creative Commons Attribution license: Un Requited Love by Sir Cubworth; The Swindler’s Ballad, The Captain’s March, The Pirate Shanty by Worldwide Adventurers; Rosalie’s Waltz by Jose da Vede; The Buccaneer’s Haul by Shane Ivey; Abnormal, The Wild West by Ross Bugden; Cruising for Booty by Teknoaxe2019-02-1400 min