The Lamp-post Listener is a podcast where two friends travel further up and further into classic works of children’s literature - from the woods of Narnia to the mountains of Middle-earth. Each episode chronicles the narratives, themes, and truth found in these timeless tales with C.S. Lewis as a Virgil-like guide. Phil and Daniel are currently reading "The Princess & the Goblin" by George MacDonald.
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Read by Chrissi Hart for her Readings from Under the Grapevine podcast. The Chronicles of Narnia are published by Harper Trophy, A Division of Harper Collins, New York, New York. They are available for purchase here. We want to thank CS Lewis Pte. Ltd. for granting us permission to bring these wonderful stories to you. (Legal info). Per our agreement with Lewis estate, these episodes are NOT available for download.
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SPLANCHNICS: The Society for the Preservation of Literature, the Arts, Numinosity, Culture, Humor, Nerdiness, Inspiration, Creativity & Storytelling
Clare Walker & Hannah Kubiak
We are a mother-daughter team of creative artists irreverently discussing books, movies, TV shows, theater, art, bad grammar, or whatever else has captured our imaginations. This is a very serious podcast!!
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A journey through the works and worlds of Neil Gaiman, author of The Sandman, American Gods, Good Omens, Stardust, Books of Magic, and loads and loads of awesome short fiction.
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Can you believe I've never seen Die Hard? Me neither. Late To The Table revisits classic works of entertainment that you might have missed and sees how they hold up. WE MISSED IT, YOU DON'T HAVE TO!
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College-level conversations about sci-fi, fantasy, horror, and weird fiction with writer G.L. McDorman.
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How should Christian nerds navigate living in the secular world, and be a light in the darkness, while nerding out on all types of TTRPGs/ fandoms pop culture has to offer? Join me, Mary Howell, with various guests as I cover different types of fandoms through the lens of the gospel. Whether you're looking for a Christian podcast to hear the latest nerd/geeky news or want to see how you can share your faith in your nerdy circle, this is the podcast for you! A little bit about me, I am a Chri ...
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Actor Ben Barnes (The Chronicles of Narnia, Dorian Gray, Stardust) and director Nick Hamm (Godsend, The Hole) discuss their new film, Killing Bono -- a comedy about two Irish brothers struggling to forge their path through the 1980's music scene whilst the meteoric rise to fame of their old school pals U2 only serves to cast them deeper in to the shadows. Moderated by Chris Hewitt from Empire magazine.
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Juvenalia is a pop culture nostalgia show where Alan Maguire, Sarah Maria Griffin, and Andrea Cleary invite interesting people to tell them about something they were obsessed with when they were young; how they felt about it then and how they feel about it now. We've talked about books, films, tv shows, musicians, computer games; we're interested in it all! It's nice, you'll like it.
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Not Your Average Book Report, hosted by Sam and Sarah Scott, is a whimsical podcast exploring children's literature. With a down-to-earth approach (meaning as much laughter as possible), they hope to inspire meaningful conversations for both kids and adults inviting everyone to never lose the childlike joy of reading.
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Stories and novels written and read by Tirzah MM Hawkins. Tirzah M.M. Hawkins is an author of all things dark including horror, fantasy, and snippets of sci-fi. She began writing stories when she was ten years old. Some of her favorites at that age were The Hobbit and The Chronicles of Narnia. After watching too many horror movies at a young age, she has only recently been able to start sleeping with her feet uncovered at night. She lives with her husband and their many fur (and feathered) b ...
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Welcome. Literary Odyssey: Embarking on a lifelong odyssey through the boundless expanse of books, I'm a seeker of eBooks, Audiobooks, ePub, Mobi and Kindle. Powered by Firstory Hosting
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Find out what Disney has coming out on DVD.
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Struggling to achieve restful sleep? Immerse yourself in 'Sleepy Voyages', a unique daily sleep podcast designed to lull you into a state of tranquility with captivating sleep stories and guided meditations. This isn't just another sleep podcast, but a vessel for nurturing a richer, more peaceful life. We revive ancient tales, transforming them into soothing sleep stories that subtly deposit meaningful life-lessons into your subconscious. Embark on restful sleep journeys with our bedtime sto ...
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Lectures old and new from workers and guest lecturers at English L'Abri, a residential study center and community open to guests seeking a welcoming place to ask life’s many questions. For more information, visit englishlabri.org
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Join host JJs_Comic_stuff along with many guests as they talk about the comic books they love!
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Plus or Bust is a Disney podcast that dives deep into the depths of Disney+, the Disney Streaming service. Each week the panel reviews a different Disney film chosen at complete random and decides whether or not the film is a "Plus" or a "Bust." There's also discussion on some of the biggest current Disney news and controversies plus plenty of tangents. Plus or Bust is a podcast for hardcore Disney fans by hardcore Disney fans.There is some swearing involved since we are four grown adults bu ...
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50 | SDCC Highlights & Chronicles of Narnia: The Horse and His Boy Ch. 1 w/Hector Miray
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Send us a Text Message. We are back! We are talking the highlights you missed at San Diego Comic Con this past weekend and we are also reviewing the first chapter of the Chronicles of Narnia: The Horse and His Boy. Hector Miray from Faith & Fandom returns on the pod to review this book with Mary. Check it out! Nerds & Jesus Online Bio.Site/Nerdsand…
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198: The Chronicles Of Narnia with Janina Matthewson
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Author and podcaster Janina Matthewson joins us as we try to cover as much of C.S. Lewis's Narnia books as is physically possible in 53 minutes. We talk about the religious stuff, the mistreatment of Susan in The Last Battle, about how maybe The Magician’s Nephew is the best one?, about why consistent lore and geography is overrated, and lots more.…
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Ep. 389 Cool Runnings: Operation Arraki Freedom
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The guys catch Olympic fever! Also known as the East German slow clap! Also known as the dirty Seine! Does the 1993 bobsled family comedy hold up in 2024? Go for the gold and find out!
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Ep. 67: Slaughter on Fifth Avenue - Sandman #31 (A Game of You)
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The Doll's House: The Sequel, Chapter 1. Support the network and get awesome bonus episodes by becoming a patron on Patreon. Join Glenn's podcast book-club Atoz: A Speculative Fiction Book Club Podcast. Check out the Gene Wolfe Literary Podcast. Not enough weird fiction, horror, and dark fantasy in your life? Subscribe…
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199: Starship Troopers with Callum Orr
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Singer-songwriter Callum Orr joins us to talk about Paul Verhoeven’s super-camp, super-violent satire of fascist propaganda Starship Troopers (1997). We talk about the difference between watching it for the first time as an adult and as a younger person, the effectiveness of the satire, we pick apart the imagery, we get deep on this thing. Callum i…
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Tolkien and the Power of Fairy-stories
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We prepare for The Princess & the Goblin by reading Tolkien's essay on Faërie. Your Lamp-post Links: You can mail us at P.O. Box 25854, Richmond, Virginia, 23232, message us at hello@lamppostlistener.com, or call us at (406)646-6733. You can also support the show on Patreon. LampostListener.com | Apple Podcasts | Spotify | YouTube | RSS Feed…
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Ep. 388 The Road To El Dorado: Oops All Chancellors!
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The boys check in on the early aughts meme machine, The Road To El Dorado. Does this forgotten gem hold up in 2024 or is a false god? FIND OUT AT SOME POINT IF YOU LISTEN TO THE SHOW, WHICH WOULD BE GREAT, BUT YOU DON’T HAVE TO.
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Ep. 77: The Girl in a Swing by Richard Adams
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One of the most terrifying books I've ever read. Support the network and gain access to over fifty bonus episodes by becoming a patron on Patreon. Want more science fiction in your life? Check out The Gene Wolfe Literary Podcast. Love Neil Gaiman? Join us on Hanging Out With the Dream King: A Neil Gaiman Podcast. Lovecraft? Poe? Check out Elder Sig…
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Different Tastes in Literature; or, Twin Peaks & Twilight
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Two shorter essays get us asking: Is Twin Peaks actually better than Twilight? Your Lamp-post Links: You can mail us at P.O. Box 25854, Richmond, Virginia, 23232, message us at hello@lamppostlistener.com, or call us at (406)646-6733. You can also support the show on Patreon. LampostListener.com | Apple Podcasts | Spotify | YouTube | RSS Feed All Ex…
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Rich has a few too many as the guys check out the 2004 epic, Troy. Does it hold up twenty years later? Will the guys ever stop naming episodes after penis stuff? ONLY TIME WILL TELL.
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A reflective episode about the show. Support the network and get awesome bonus episodes by becoming a patron on Patreon. Join Glenn's podcast book-club Atoz: A Speculative Fiction Book Club Podcast. Check out the Gene Wolfe Literary Podcast. Not enough weird fiction, horror, and dark fantasy in your life? Subscribe to El…
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197: Babes In Toyland with Jessica Traynor
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Award-winning poet Jessica Traynor joins us to talk about 90’s alt-rock legends Babes In Toyland with some detours into their contemporaries Hole and Bikini Kill. We talk about female rage, taping late night MTV so you could watch in the next day, seeing your teenage heroes live, and lots lots more. Jessica Traynor is @JessicaTraynor6. You can find…
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Daniel and Phil dive into Lewis' first draft of The Magician's Nephew. Your Lamp-post Links: Purchase Past Watchful Dragons You can mail us at P.O. Box 25854, Richmond, Virginia, 23232, message us at hello@lamppostlistener.com, or call us at (406)646-6733. You can also support the show on Patreon. LampostListener.com | Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Yo…
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Hey hey hey. Two shallow people continue their deep dive into “modern” era Pixar films. Does the pandemic era Soul hold up in 2024? Find out baby!
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Clare and Hannah return with another book club, this time covering Joseph Heller's Catch 22, a satirical commentary on corporate malfeasance, nonsense, incompetence and bureaucracy. A classic war novel that coined a phrase still prominent in the modern zeitgeist, Catch 22 left Clare feeling like a dummy and convinced Hannah that she does indeed hav…
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196: Elliott Smith with Alan & Andrea
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This is a big one. We had a little gap in our schedule so Alan & Andrea decided to get all of their feelings about Elliott Smith down in podcast form. We talk about that voice, those melodies, that guitar playing, the time he and Louis theroux interviewed each other for Select Magazine, his creative partnership with Jon Brion and so much more. Side…
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High fantasy in an imaginary southeast Asia. Support the network and gain access to over fifty bonus episodes by becoming a patron on Patreon. Want more science fiction in your life? Check out The Gene Wolfe Literary Podcast. Love Neil Gaiman? Join us on Hanging Out With the Dream King: A Neil Gaiman Podcast. Lovecraft? Poe? Check out Elder Sign: A…
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Phil and Daniel reflect on the The Chronicles of Narnia with Matt Bush. Your Lamp-post Links: Pints with Jack You can mail us at P.O. Box 25854, Richmond, Virginia, 23232, message us at hello@lamppostlistener.com, or call us at (406)646-6733. You can also support the show on Patreon. LampostListener.com | Apple Podcasts | Spotify | YouTube | RSS Fe…
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Mike and Rich become the boys of Italian summer! Does this gentle covid era film hold up to two jaded assholes in 2024? Find out you little sea monsters.
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195: Kingdom Hearts with Claire Anne
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Claire Anne is the studio head of Dúlamán Studios and creator of upcoming YA “sci-fi cosplaying as a fantaasy murder-mystery” animated series Oribis. She joined us for a super-sized episode about a super-sized game series, Kingdom Hearts. We tried to unravel the looping complex story, the integration of Disney and Final Fantasy characters, the musi…
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A heartbreaking story about a troll ... and the music industry. Support the network and get awesome bonus episodes by becoming a patron on Patreon. Join Glenn's podcast book-club Atoz: A Speculative Fiction Book Club Podcast. Check out the Gene Wolfe Literary Podcast. Not enough weird fiction, horror, and dark fantasy in your life…
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Phil and Daniel discuss Lewis' introduction to On the Incarnation. Your Lamp-post Links: Beginner Recommendations The Bible Homer, The Essential Iliad & The Essential Odyssey (8th century) Sophocles, Antigone (441 BC) Plato, Five Dialogues: Euthyphro, Apology, Crito, Meno, Phaedo (399 BC) Virgil, The Essential Aeneid (19 BC) Shakespeare, Macbeth (1…
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Ep. 384 The Chronicles Of Narnia: The Lion, The Witch, And The Wardrobe: Vertical Equator Of Hair
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Mike and Rich indulge their inner nerd and check out the epic 2005 fantasy, The Chronicles Of Narnia: The Lion, The Witch, And The Wardrobe. Will it hold up for two hardened nerds in the year of our lion lord 2024? Find out in christian heaven, it’s full of beavers!
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194: Are You Afraid Of The Dark? with Los Bitchos
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Submitted for the approval of The Midnight Society, Serra Petale and Agustina Ruiz from Los Bitchos join Alan and Sarah for a big ol chat about Nickelodeon’s long-running spooky anthology series Are You Afraid Of The Dark? We talk about our favourite episodes, which ones genuinely traumatised us for life, the importance of a good scare, watching tr…
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Sometimes Fairy Stories May Say Best What’s to Be Said
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A discussion on "Sometimes Fairy Stories May Say Best What's to Be Said." Your Lamp-post Links: You can mail us at P.O. Box 25854, Richmond, Virginia, 23232, message us at hello@lamppostlistener.com, or call us at (406)646-6733. You can also support the show on Patreon. LampostListener.com | Apple Podcasts | Spotify | YouTube | RSS Feed All Extract…
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Ep. 74: The Mote in God's Eye by Jerry Pournelle and Larry Niven
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Space exploration, space opera, and space Jesuits! Support the network and gain access to over fifty bonus episodes by becoming a patron on Patreon. Want more science fiction in your life? Check out The Gene Wolfe Literary Podcast. Love Neil Gaiman? Join us on Hanging Out With the Dream King: A Neil Gaiman Podcast. Lovecraft? Poe? Check out Elder S…
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Ep. 383 12 Monkeys: Winnie The Pooh Murder Mystery
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What do you get when you mix Terry Gillam, Bruce Willis, and a whole bunch of mid 90s sensibilities? Probably 12 Monkeys, it seems likely you get 12 Monkeys. BUT DOES IT HOLD UP IN 2024? THAT my dear children is the question that will decide the fate of all, for the time will soon come when Hobbits/Monkeys decide the fate of us all.…
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Electro-pop twins ROOUE aka Róisín and Lulu join Alan and Andrea as we enthuse wildy about Britney Jean Spears. We talk about the VMAs, that voice, her dancing, the whole virginity thing, and of course her vast discography of classic pop. ROOUE are @ROOUEMusic. Their debut EP Juxtaposition is out May 24th. Alan is @alan_maguire. Juvenalia is his ma…
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On Three Ways of Writing for Children
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Sometimes Fairy Stories May Say Best What’s to Be Said Our Journey through Narnia On Fairy-Stories
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Send us a Text Message. Join Mary as she interviews Michael Bergman, Founder of Nerds in Christ. You'll hear about Michael's stories, projects, and more on this episode as we hear more about what it looks like to be a Christian Nerd! Learn more about Nerds in Christ: CLICK HERE Nerds & Jesus Online Bio.Site/NerdsandJesus Production • Creator, Host,…
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A prequel to "Men of Good Fortune" and "Thermidor"! Support the network and get awesome bonus episodes by becoming a patron on Patreon. Join Glenn's podcast book-club Atoz: A Speculative Fiction Book Club Podcast. Check out the Gene Wolfe Literary Podcast. Not enough weird fiction, horror, and dark fantasy in your life? Subscribe to E…
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Once more into the breach! Once more we valiantly watch a movie from 1974 that no one asked us to. Because you don’t need to ask heroes, just close your eyes and we will be there. We’ll be there. Does Death Wish hold up? Blah blah Charles Bronson blah blah. I‘m hungry…I could go for a Death Wish deathwich.…
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