Podcast Episodes

Little Britches: Chapters 1-6

And we're back to kick off a new series, with Ralph Moody's Little Britches! Joining David and Heidi is Adam Andrews, from the Center for Lit. Conversation touches on the comparison between Little Br…

Published on 6 years, 8 months ago

The Spy Who Came in from the Cold: Q&A Episode

Join David, Heidi, and Tim for an in-depth time of answering listener questions! They talk heroism, other spy novels, the ambiguity of the ending, and much, much, much more.

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Published on 6 years, 9 months ago

The Spy Who Came in from the Cold: Conclusion

Join David, Heidi, and Tim as they discuss the final chapters of John LeCarre's The Spy Who Came in from the Cold. Conversation explores the novel's payoff, Liz and Leamas' relationship, good guys an…

Published on 6 years, 9 months ago

The Spy Who Came in from the Cold: Chapters 13-20

Welcome back! This week David, Heidi, and Tim are chatting about chapters 13-20 of The Spy Who Came in from the Cold, with an especially deep dive into chapter 13, which is the thematic and dramatic …

Published on 6 years, 9 months ago

The Spy Who Came in from the Cold: Chapters 7-12

Welcome back! In this episode David, Heidi, and Tim discuss John LeCarre's classic spy novel some more, with a particular focus on the value of genre fiction in contemporary times, the concept of ant…

Published on 6 years, 9 months ago

The Spy Who Came in from the Cold: Chapters 1-6

Welcome back! It's time to start a new book and we're finally diving into John LeCarre's The Spy Who Came in from the Cold. Discussions touches on the value of genre fiction, LeCarre's story, his art…

Published on 6 years, 10 months ago

The Remains of the Day Q&A

We're back and we're answering YOUR questions about The Remains of the Day. We answer questions about the scene with the doctor, the root of Stevens' blindness, the duty/desire dichotomy, the role of…

Published on 6 years, 10 months ago

The Remains of the Day: Conlusion

In which David, Heidi, and Tim discuss the ending to Kazuo Ishiguro's The Remains of the Day. They discuss the heartbreaking nature of the book, what to make of Steven's final conversation with Mrs. …

Published on 6 years, 10 months ago

Remains of the Day: Day 3 Evening

Welcome back. In this episode David, Heidi, and Tim continue their discussion of Kazuo Ishiguro's novel, Remains of the Day. Conversation some of the unique ways the novel's structure changes in this…

Published on 6 years, 10 months ago

Remains of the Day: Day 2 Afternoon + Day 3 Morning

We're back with more discussion about Kazuo Ishiguro's Remains of the Day. This week's conversation touches on Stevens' inner-turmoil, the complicated social changes at work in the novel, the interes…

Published on 6 years, 11 months ago