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Great American Novel

Scott Yarbrough and Kirk Curnutt

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Few literary terms are more hotly debated, discounted, or derided than the "Great American Novel." But while critics routinely dismiss the phrase as at best hype and as at worst exclusionary, the belief that a national literature commensurate with both the scope and the contradictions of being American persists. In this podcast Scott Yarbrough and Kirk Curnutt examine totemic works such as Herman Melville's Moby-Dick and Toni Morrison's Beloved that have been labeled GANs, exploring their th ...
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‘I have written a blasphemous book’, said Melville when his novel was first published in 1851, ‘and I feel as spotless as the lamb’. Deeply subversive, in almost every way imaginable, Moby-Dick is a virtual, alternative bible – and as such, ripe for reinterpretation in this new world of new media. Out of Dominion was born its bastard child – or perhaps its immaculate conception – the Moby-Dick Big Read: an online version of Melville’s magisterial tome: each of its 135 chapters read out aloud ...
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“Call me Ishmael” is one of the most famous opening lines in American literature. With these words, opens one of the strangest and most gripping stories ever written about the sea and sea-faring. Moby Dick by Herman Melville is today considered one of the greatest novels written in America but paradoxically, it was a miserable failure when it first made its debut in 1851. Entitled Moby Dick or The Whale the book finally got its due after the author's death and is now regarded as a classic po ...
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Join Ben and Mark as we explore Moby Dick! Now that we’ve completed the novel itself, in the Appendices we’re plunging like fate into the many ways people have adapted it. Whether as film, anime, musical theater, or theme park ride, whether faithful, reinterpreted, or just plain bizarre, we’re here to see Moby Dick in whatever form culture can provide it to us.
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Strike Force Five

Strike Force Five

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Late night talk show hosts Stephen Colbert, Jimmy Fallon, Jimmy Kimmel, Seth Meyers and John Oliver are teaming up for a new podcast to support their striking writers and out of work staffs. Strike Force Five! welcomes you to a conversation between five rival colleagues for an inside look at late night television.
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Read More: WELCOME#Literary Enthusiast: Devouring #books like a gourmet meal, I'm on a perpetual journey through the landscapes of words, exploring diverse #eBooks, #Audiobooks, #ePub, #Mobi and #Kindle. Powered by Firstory Hosting
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A podcast about English literature texts for senior high students. I am a teacher of senior English and Literature in Melbourne, Australia but have also taught at schools in New South Wales and in Oxford in the UK. If you're wondering about the title of the podcast, it's a reference to my name, Mrs Watkins and what many regard as the best opening line to a book: "Call me Ishmael" from Herman Melville's "Moby Dick".
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Passionate publisher delivering the crème de la crème in literature. Explore our handpicked collection of must-reads. 📖🌟 #BookCurator #Books #eBooks #Audiobooks #PDF #Kindle #Mobi #ePub Powered by Firstory Hosting
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Join brother and sister T. S. Russell and Elizabeth Bernadette as we embark on a quest after the great works of literature! Like the mythic leviathan, these are stories so monstrous in scope and depth that to merely touch them is to be changed forever. Our topics range from short stories by Flannery O’Connor to plays by Shakespeare to romance novels by Jane Austen. Cover Art: Moby Dick by Culpeo-Fox. Used with permission. Theme Music: "Job Suite" by Michael Card. Used with permission.
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Fire the Canon

Rachel, Jackie, Bekah

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Prefer your books in comedy form, but still want to sound smart at parties? We got you. Discover the hilarity hidden in the classics with new episodes every other Thursday.
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MAFS Hysteria

Married At First Sight

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A podcast all about Married At First Sight! Follow us @MAFShysteria on Twitter for live tweeting during every episode of MAFS & on Instagram for more great content! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Arlington VA Public Library is reading "Moby-Dick" this summer, and we're going to have a seriously good time while we do it. Each week on the podcast, librarians Jennie, Megan, Pete and special guests will discuss the reading, drop pop culture references, and ask or answer questions that come up during the Sunday discussion.
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Higher education was never so easy, It's not about getting high, its about living better Cannabis School is a chilled out, entertaining and educational show, promoting responsible conversations about personal consumption. Removing the fears, stigmas and questions around cannabis, Led by your hosts Brandon Elder and Jesse Angeles. https://www.cannabisschool.us For Questions or to submit feedback please email: hosts@cannabisschool.us A Flow Media Production www.makeitflow.us Help support the s ...
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Designed around an engaging conversation, Architecture Talk explores issues in contemporary architecture and architectural thinking. It is hosted by Vikram Prakash, Professor of Architecture at the University of Washington in Seattle.
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History Spelunkers

History Spelunkers Podcast

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Hello friends! Welcome to the History Spelunkers Podcast. In this show we delve deep into the bowels of history in order to discover stories of the niche and obscure aspects that are so often forgotten or left out of wider narratives. Whether you are wanting to study up for a trivia competition, or are just listen to some friends talk about strange things, this is the podcast for you! We have everything from space sandwiches and American emperors, to Mormon wars and glowing cats. If any of t ...
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Ugly Things

Ugly Things Magazine

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Ugly Things Magazine, the ultimate rock ‘n’ roll read is now a podcast! Hosted by author and music journalist Mike Stax, Ugly Things brings you wild sounds from past dimensions, when rock ‘n’ roll was young, daring, dangerous and vital. Each episode brings you the very best in ’60s beat, garage rock, punk and psychedelic music, featuring interviews and profiles about the era’s most influential and underrated bands and artists, as well as reviews of vinyl and CD reissues, music-related books ...
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A whaling ship stops at a remote Polynesian island. The crew aboard is exhausted after a grueling six-month voyage in which they suffered ill-treatment and drudgery. Two men decide to abandon ship and hide on the island, living off the fruit of the land, until they can get on board a more conducive ship. However, to their consternation they discover that part of the island paradise is peopled by a savage and cannibalistic tribe called the Typees. As destiny would have it, they fall into the ...
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Kronos

Jeremy Robinson

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Two years after his wife's death, oceanographer and former navy SEAL, Atticus Young, attempts to reconcile with his rebellious daughter, Giona, by taking her on the scuba dive of a lifetime-swimming with a pod of peaceful humpback whales in the Gulf of Maine. But the beauty of the sea belies a terror from the deep-a horrific creature as immense as it is ancient. There is no blood, no scream, no fight. Giona is swallowed whole by the massive jaws. Only Atticus remains to suffer the shame of t ...
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"It is the honourable characteristic of Poetry that its materials are to be found in every subject which can interest the human mind." William Wordsworth The Troubadour Podcast invites you into a world where art is conversation and conversation is art. The conversations on this show will be with some living people and some dead writers of our past. I aim to make both equally entertaining and educational.In 1798 William Wordsworth and Samuel Coleridge published Lyrical Ballads, which Wordswor ...
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D'Archive

Graham Stinnett

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d’Archive is a weekly show curated by the Archives & Special Collections at the UConn Library to broadcast sound recordings from within collections around themes and interviews conducted amongst archivists, researchers, librarians and music aficionados. This project was established to promote unexpected collections in everyday spaces throughout the campus and surrounding community.
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Life long friends Ismael Pieter and Gabriel Rodriguez come together to talk about Giant topics that interest them every week. Be a part of the conversation by subscribing and leaving a comment.
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Luke finally finished Moby-Dick by Herman Melville and wants to talk to Juliane about how it’s the best written worst novel. Luke on Mastodon: @lukeburrage@masto.nu Juliane on Mastodon: @JuKuBerlin@mastodon.social Support Luke and Juliane financially via Patreon.com/lukeburrage Discuss this book at Goodreads.com Luke writes his own novels, like “Mi…
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Do you remember Moby Dick? Are you sure you have the “right whale?” This week, Jilli and Kim travel back in time to when whales fueled the world. They learn that when a whale seeks revenge, you may end up eating your cousin. Sources: “Essex (whaleship)” Wikipedia “The Real Story That Inspired Moby Dick-The Sinking of the Essex” by North02 (youtube)…
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Buckle up, cannabis aficionados! This week on the Cannabis School podcast, we're taking to the skies with the exhilarating J1 strain, courtesy of the master growers at Dragonfly Wellness. Prepare for takeoff as we dive into the world of J1, a strain renowned for its invigorating effects and a Makeup that combines the best of its Jack Herer and Skun…
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Michael Walker joined Michael Felgate in-studio for his weekly segment, and they covered a lot of ground on a number of different topics, including the amazing ride on Pride Of Jenni in the Queen Elizabeth and thinks she should go to a Cox Plate. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Michael Felgate
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Ah, the age-old question: would you scissor your clone while yelling? (Uncanny X-Men #367) In which the Magneto War comes to a close. X-PLAINED: X-Men #86-87 Uncanny X-Men #367 Quite a few other things, which we’ll add to this post tomorrow! NEXT EPISODE: Nate Grey meets Generation X! Check out the visual companion to this episode on our blog! Find…
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This week, we hear Jilli recount the tale of the mysterious disappearance of the Yuba County Five. Five men go missing after attending a basketball game. Why did they travel 70 miles away from home that night? What happened after their abandoned vehicle was found atop a snowy mountain? Tune in this week to find out! Follow us on Instagram @relative…
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The gang finishes out the tale of ol' C-Bucks and the maniacal chocolate man in spectacular fashion - late, but not that late! Thanks for the endless patience of our many adoring fans. We would never turn you into marshmallows, even if that tube DID go to the marshmallow room. Jackie fucks up her audio, but doesn't know it yet (don't worry, she fix…
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In this episode we begin the story of the Misunderstood, one of the most exciting and innovative psychedelic groups of the 1960s. Lead singer Rick Brown talks to Mike Stax about the early days of the band in Riverside, California, their association with John Peel, and why they decided to move to London in 1966. https://www.themisunderstood.com/ Ple…
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Ape-ril is back and bigger than ever! We just saw Godzilla x Kong: A New Empire. While we loved to see our boys getting along (mostly) and the screenwriters cribbing ideas from our goofball monster show (VERY allegedly), it got us thinking about the perennial complaint about this kind of movie. Can you actually "get rid of the boring human characte…
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