Best Ash Caton Podcasts (2024)

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Open Comments - Episode 22: Round Table Talk: The Open Group Professional Certification (Open Professions) Program with Andras Szakal, Deborah Schoonover, and Tony Black 24:14

1M ago24:14

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Send us a Text Message. Unlock the secrets of career progression with the Open Professions certification program, as we sit down with Andras Szakal, VP CTO of The Open Group, Deborah Schoonover, Director of Certification, The Open Group, and Tony Black from Kyndryl. These industry stalwarts take us through a journey that's less about textbooks and …

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‘Kookaburra’ (1998) by Frieda Hughes 19:45

3M ago19:45

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S3E96 On today's episode, Ash looks at a poem from Frieda Hughes' debut collection, Wooroloo, discussing Hughes' longstanding connection with birds, and how 'Kookaburra' relates to the poetry of her parents, Ted Hughes and Sylvia Plath. Title Music: 'Not Drunk' by The Joy Drops. All other music by Epidemic Sound. @earreadthis earreadthis@gmail.com …

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Open Comments - Episode 21: Ecosystems Architecture meets New Thinking, with Phil Tetlow, Paul Homan, Neal Fishman, and Rahul 52:29

4M ago52:29

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Send us a Text Message. Embark on a transformative journey with the masterminds, Dr. Phil Tetlow, Paul Homan, Neal Fishman, and Rahul, as we dissect the intricacies of IT ecosystems. Their groundbreaking book "Ecosystems Architecture: New Thinking for Practitioners in the Age of AI" serves as our compass, guiding us through the labyrinth of system …

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‘Address to Edinburgh’ (1786) by Robert Burns 31:11

5M ago31:11

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S3E95 A belated Burns Night celebration, featuring one of Burns' lesser liked poems. But one of the only poems to inspire a toilet seat. Tune in for an exploration of Burns' time in Edinburgh, the Enlightenment's paradoxical attitude to Scottishness, and lots of rhyme-whining. Title Music: 'Not Drunk' by The Joy Drops. All other music by Epidemic S…

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Open Comments - Episode 20: S is for Security and E is for Evolving, with John Feezell 30:19

5M ago30:19

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Send us a Text Message. Embark on an inspirational cyber journey with John Feezell, who proves that with passion and an unquenchable thirst for knowledge, the leap from music to mastering the intricacies of IT and cybersecurity is not only possible but can propel one to become a leader in the domain of cyber risk quantification. This episode peels …

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Open Comments - Episode 19: Following your Passion and Commanding Change with Sonia Gonzalez 1:06:04

6M ago1:06:04

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Send us a Text Message. When Sonia Gonzalez charts her voyage from El Salvador's energy sector to her impactful work with The Open Group, it's more than a career recap—it's the blueprint for thriving in a world where adaptability reigns. Our conversation with Sonia, Digital Portfolio Manager for The Open Group, is a testament to the tenacity and fo…

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Open Comments - Episode 18: Perseverance: In Conversation with Stephen Caton 31:51

6M ago31:51

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Send us a Text Message. Embark on a transformative journey with Stephen Caton, a former hotel and restaurant manager turned Chief Investment Officer at Patreon Partners, as he tells the tale of his unexpected pivot into the world of wealth management. With a candid openness, Stephen recounts the personal pivotal moments that launched him from hospi…

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Open Comments - Episode 17: At the Helm of Change: Enterprise Architecture's Role in Agile, with Charlie Betz 31:13

7M ago31:13

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Send us a Text Message. Are you ready to shake up your perceptions about Enterprise Architecture? That's exactly what you'll do after listening in on our fascinating conversation with Charlie Betz, who helms Forrester's Enterprise Architecture EA Priority. This episode will take you on a journey through the highlights of the Forrester Enterprise Ar…

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Open Comments - Episode 16: The Path to Zero Trust: Insights from Jason Garbis, Founder of Numberline Security 22:07

7M ago22:07

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Send us a Text Message. Imagine embarking on a fascinating journey through Jason Garbis' career, the founder of Numberline Security. We promise that you'll gain a wealth of wisdom from Jason's experiences in the tech and enterprise architecture world. Together, we explore his life's path from a tech enthusiast to the role of an independent consulta…

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Open Comments - Episode 15: Chat GPT, Web Browsing and More: Delving Deep into AI with Dr. Chris Harding 30:08

8M ago30:08

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Send us a Text Message. Picture this - what if you could have a deep and intellectual conversation about the intriguing world of Artificial Intelligence? That's exactly what we do this week as we engage with Dr. Chris Harding. This conversation unravels the role of AI in education, the power of AI and its application in various walks of life. Dr. H…

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“Ominous Whoosh”: John Thorne on Twin Peaks 1:25:12

8M ago1:25:12

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S3E94 As a Halloween treat, Ash talks with the author of Ominous Whoosh: A Wandering Mind Returns to Twin Peaks, John Thorne. Tune in for a in-depth conversation about Twin Peaks with one of the leading scholars of the show. Follow John on Twitter here: @thornewip And purchase Ominous Whoosh: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Ominous-Whoosh-Wandering-Return…

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Open Comments - Episode 14: Unleashing the Power of IT Sustainability: A Dialogue with Abhijit Sunil 50:23

8M ago50:23

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Send us a Text Message. What would you say if we told you the future of your organization's resilience could be significantly bolstered by climate action? Well, that's exactly what our esteemed guest Abhijit Sunil, a senior analyst with Forrester Research, discusses in this engaging conversation about the symbiotic relationship of IT and sustainabi…

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Open Comments - Episode 13: Decoding Security and Zero Trust, with John Linford 33:31

9M ago33:31

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Send us a Text Message. What happens when an expert in economics ventures into the complex world of cybersecurity? Today, we bring you insights from John Linford, the Forum Director of The Open Group, Security Forum, and Open Trusted Technology Forum. We journey through John's unique transition from economics to cybersecurity, focusing on the quant…

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Open Comments - Security and Zero Trust: In a Nutshell, with John Linford 3:38

9M ago3:38

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Send us a Text Message. John Linford is the Forum Director of The Open Group Security Forum and Open Trusted Technology Forum. As staff at The Open Group, John supports the leaders and participants of the Open Trusted Technology Forum in utilizing the resources of The Open Group to facilitate collaboration and follow The Open Group Standards proces…

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“Plath’s Not a Phase”: Trish Grisafi on Breaking Down Plath 19:55

9M ago19:55

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S3E93 Ash is again joined by Trish Grisafi to talk about her book Breaking Down Plath as well as Plath's relationship with feminism, the changing reputation of Plath and the "Plath phase". Follow Trish on Twitter here: @PatriciaGrisafi And visit her website: http://www.patriciagrisafi.com/about-1 Title Music: 'Not Drunk' by The Joy Drops. All other…

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‘Stings’ (1962) by Sylvia Plath 1:02:39

10M ago1:02:39

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S3E92 Ash is joined by Patricia Grisafi to discuss 'Stings' by Sylvia Plath, the third poem in her Bee Sequence. Tune in for a conversation about red comets, queen bees, and scapegoats. Follow Trish on Twitter here: @PatriciaGrisafi And visit her website: http://www.patriciagrisafi.com/about-1 Title Music: 'Not Drunk' by The Joy Drops. All other mu…

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“I Felt Like I Was Cheating on Plath”: Peter K. Steinberg on the Writings of Assia Wevill 44:50

10M ago44:50

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S3E91 On today's extended interview, Ash talks some more to Peter K. Steinberg, about his work as co-editor of the Collected Letters of Sylvia Plath and The Collected Writings of Assia Wevill. Follow Peter on Twitter here: @sylviaplathinfo And visit his website https://sylviaplathinfo.blogspot.com/ Title Music: 'Not Drunk' by The Joy Drops. All oth…

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‘The Swarm’ (1962) by Sylvia Plath 48:53

10M ago48:53

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S3E90 Ash is joined again by Peter K. Steinberg to discuss Sylvia Plath's late poem 'The Swarm'. Tune in to hear about Plath's interest in Napoleon, her experiences bee-keeping and Peter's theory that The Swarm may contain coded references to Assia Wevill. Follow Peter on Twitter here: @sylviaplathinfo And visit his website https://sylviaplathinfo.…

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Open Comments - Episode 12: The Nutritional Value of Knowledge with Tony Black 46:35

11M ago46:35

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Send us a Text Message. Tony Black is a Healthcare/Life Sciences Technical Leader for Kyndryl, where he works with healthcare payers, providers, pharmaceuticals, and partners to create solutions that address the business needs and challenges of his clients. He has a technical, healthcare, and privacy acumen background; close to 30 years of technica…

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‘Electra on Azalea Path’ (1959) by Sylvia Plath 1:00:41

11M ago1:00:41

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S3E89 Ash is joined by Peter K. Steinberg to discuss Sylvia Plath's fascinating poem, 'Electra on Azalea Path'. Tune in for a discussion about reckless psychoanalysis, bumblebees (and their ways) and... Tolkien? Follow Peter on Twitter here: @sylviaplathinfo And visit his website https://sylviaplathinfo.blogspot.com/ Title Music: 'Not Drunk' by The…

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Open Comments - Episode 11: Upskilling, Reskilling and The Art of Reinvention, with Jim Hietala 21:39

12M ago21:39

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Send us a Text Message. Jim Hietala, Open FAIR, CISSP, GSEC, is Vice President, Sustainability and Market Development for The Open Group, where he is responsible for sustainability programs, including market development for our Open Footprint™ Forum standards initiative, as well as the development of our internal sustainability plan. The Open Footp…

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“My Mother’s Legacy is Secure”: Kate Levey on Brigid Brophy 18:17

12M ago18:17

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S3E88 Ash is joined again by Kate Levey to talk more about her mother, Brigid Brophy: her work outside of writing, her relationship with Iris Murdoch and her reputation today. Follow Kate on Twitter here: @brophylevey And visit her website www.brigidbrophy.com If you enjoy my work and would like to support Ear Read This, you can do so here: https:/…

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The Snow Ball (1964) by Brigid Brophy 1:17:11

12M ago1:17:11

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S3E87 "Mozart, sex and death" is in store today, as Ash and his guest Kate Levey discuss her mother's brilliant 1964 novel, The Snow Ball. Follow Kate on Twitter here: @brophylevey And visit her website www.brigidbrophy.com If you enjoy my work and would like to support Ear Read This, you can do so here: https://ko-fi.com/earreadthis Title Music: '…

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Open Comments - Episode 10: The Art of Lifelong Learning and Finding Purpose with Paul Smith 47:33

12M ago47:33

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Send us a Text Message. Paul Smith (https://tellmeaboutpod.com/) - An experienced and successful business builder with ownership, leadership and management interests in a variety of businesses. Specialties: Start-ups, mentoring entrepreneurs, business planning, business development, business grooming and ownership exit. "Today there is a more human…

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Open Comments – Episode 9: The Sky’s the Limit with Ms. Joanne Woytek 24:15

1y ago24:15

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Send us a Text Message. Ms. Joanne Woytek is the Program Director for the NASA SEWP Program. Ms. Woytek manages the strategic direction, planning, and day-to-day operations of SEWP -a premier Government-Wide Acquisition Contract (GWAC) providing Federal Agencies access to the latest in Information & Communication Technology solutions. Ms. Woytek is…

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“Shakespeare’s Tutor”: Darren Freebury-Jones on The Influence of Thomas Kyd 29:39

1y ago29:39

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S3E86 Following on from episodes on The Spanish Tragedy and The Birth of Merlin, Darren Freebury-Jones joins Ash once again, this time to talk about his own work on Thomas Kyd and early modern authorship studies. Follow Darren on Twitter here: @Freeburian And order a copy of his book, Shakespeare's Tutor, here: https://manchesteruniversitypress.co.…

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The Birth of Merlin (1622) by William Rowley 1:11:34

1y ago1:11:34

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S3E85 Ash is joined again by Shakespearean scholar, Darren Freebury-Jones to discuss a rarely-performed Jacobean play, The Birth of Merlin or The Child Hath Found its Father. Their conversation takes in the play's controversial authorship question, the special effects of early modern theatre and Arthurian drama. Follow Darren on Twitter here: @Free…

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Open Comments – Episode 8: The Power of EA For Sustainability with Abhijit Sunil 43:31

1y ago43:31

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Send us a Text Message. Abhijit Suniil - Forrester Abhijit is a senior analyst serving enterprise leaders. His research focuses on green IT, technology sustainability strategy, data centers and cloud optimization, emerging technologies and climate action, the sustainability professional services market, environmental reporting and organization, and…

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Open Comments – Episode 7: The Importance of Standardization in Drug Testing with Neil Parkin 46:11

1y ago46:11

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Send us a Text Message. Neil T. Parkin, Ph.D., is a scientific consultant with extensive experience in viral drug resistance and laboratory diagnostics, especially for HIV-1 and hepatitis C virus. In November 2009, he founded Data First Consulting, Inc., based in Sebastopol, CA. Data First Consulting provides scientific consulting services to clien…

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Open Comments – Episode 6: Why Healthcare Accessibility Is Even More Vital In Todays Climate, With Scott Sloan 41:57

1+ y ago41:57

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Send us a Text Message. In this episode, we sit down with Scott Sloan to discuss Healthcare Accessibility, career advice, and lots more. Scott Sloan Chief Technical Officer, Kyndryl Scott Sloan is a Healthcare Architect and Paramedic. With extensive experience across healthcare providers, payers, and life sciences, Scott has centered his efforts on…

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Open Comments – Episode 5: Understanding Reference Architecture From A Hospital Setting, With Dr. Jason Lee 45:01

1+ y ago45:01

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Send us a Text Message. In this episode, we sit down with Dr. Jason Lee to discuss all things to do Healthcare, including Digital Health and the challenges surrounding it. Dr Jason Lee - Director, Healthcare Forum at The Open Group, which helps hospitals/healthcare organizations operate more efficiently and effectively to improve patient care. Focu…

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Open Comments – Episode 4: Why It Is important For Organizations To Tackle New/Difficult Problems, With Paul Homan 33:27

1+ y ago33:27

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Send us a Text Message. In this episode, we sit down with Paul Homan to discuss Diversity/Access to Technology, career advice and lots more. Paul Homan CTO for Industrial Sector, IBM Services UK & Ireland Paul is an IBM Distinguished Engineer and Chief Technology Officer for Industrial sector clients in IBM Global Services, responsible for Technolo…

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The Spanish Tragedy (1587) by Thomas Kyd 1:28:23

1+ y ago1:28:23

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S3E84 Ash is joined by Shakespearean scholar, Darren Freebury-Jones to discuss Thomas Kyd's hugely influential play, The Spanish Tragedy. As well as talking about Darren's specialist subject, the influence of Kyd on Shakespeare, in today's wide-ranging episode we talk about the genre of revenge, the contemporary religious crises in Kyd's England, a…

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Open Comments – Episode 3: Working On Your Career, From A HR Specialist’s Perspective, With Debbie Harrop 26:17

1+ y ago26:17

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Send us a Text Message. In this episode, we sit down with Debbie Harrop (HR Director, The Open Group) to discuss all things HR, graduate advice and much more! Debbie has over 30 years of responsible and progressive experience in Human Resource Management. She has worked with the company at building a corporate culture that attracts and retains staf…

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Open Comments – Episode 2: Keeping Motivated With Your Career Growth, With James Scott 28:52

1+ y ago28:52

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Send us a Text Message. In this episode, we sit down with James Scott (Chief Financial Officer, The Open Group) to discuss his journey with The Open Group, career advice and lots more. James Scott is Chief Financial Officer of The Open Group and a member of the Executive Management team. James is also Corporate Secretary of The Open Group Governing…

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Now Westlin Winds (1785) by Robert Burns 31:12

1+ y ago31:12

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S3E83 To celebrate Burns Night, Ash talks about Robert Burns' Now Westlin Winds, a song written at the very start of the Bard's career. Tune in for a discussion of the circumstances that inspired the song, and the long and fruitful afterlife it has had in the repertoire of folk-singers from Burns' day to our own. Songs featured: I Had A Horse and I…

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Open Comments - Episode 1: Why Virtual Data Lakes Have Already Been Working For You, With Dr. Chris Harding 38:33

1+ y ago38:33

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Send us a Text Message. In this episode, Dr. Chris Harding (Lacibus Ltd.) discusses Virtual Data Lakes, Information Technology, and his career so far (including his work at The Open Group), which lead him to form his own business. Dr. Chris Harding is the founder and principal of Lacibus Ltd. He formed the company to provide services based on virtu…

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“A Festival that Focuses on Female Voices”: Sarah Corbett on Directing Plath Fest 23:49

1+ y ago23:49

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S3E82 Ash is joined once again by poet Sarah Corbett to discuss her writing, both poetry and fiction, her vision for The Sylvia Plath Literary Festival and its accompanying anthology, After Sylvia. Follow the festival for updates on digital events here: @plathfest And follow Sarah on Twitter: @sarahcorbett70 If you enjoy my work and would like to s…

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‘November Graveyard’ (1956) by Sylvia Plath 35:45

1+ y ago35:45

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S3E81 Poet, novelist and Plath Fest Director Sarah Corbett joins Ash to discuss Plath's November Graveyard; a poem about death, resurrection and the Yorkshire countryside. Follow Sarah on Twitter: @sarahcorbett70 If you enjoy my work and would like to support Ear Read This, you can do so here: https://ko-fi.com/earreadthis Merchandise! https://ear-…

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“This Tender Substance”: Donnie Secreast on Plath’s Universal Element 36:12

2y ago36:12

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S3E80 Donnie Secreast joins Ash again to talk more about Hardcastle Crags, environmental themes in Plath's work and her search for a 'universal element'. Read Donnie's article here: muse.jhu.edu/article/750706 And follow her on Twitter: @donniesecreast If you enjoy my work and would like to support Ear Read This, you can do so here: https://ko-fi.c…

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‘Hardcastle Crags’ (1958) by Sylvia Plath 43:10

2y ago43:10

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S3E79 Donnie Secreast joins Ash to discuss Plath's nonchalantly brilliant poem, Hardcastle Crags. Set in the Yorkshire Dales, of great interest for its ecological themes and musical intricacy. Read Donnie's article here: muse.jhu.edu/article/750706 And follow her on Twitter: @donniesecreast If you enjoy my work and would like to support Ear Read Th…

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”It’s a Rigorous Demand”: Emily Van Duyne on Loving Sylvia Plath 58:43

2y ago58:43

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S3E78 Emily Van Duyne returns to talk about her upcoming book, Loving Sylvia Plath, and further explore some of the biographical themes mentioned in yesterday's episode on 'The Jailor'. You can read some of Emily's work here: https://lithub.com/author/emily-van-duyne/ And follow her on Twitter: @emilyvanduyne If you enjoy my work and would like to …

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‘The Jailor’ (1962) by Sylvia Plath 42:31

2y ago42:31

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S3E77 Emily Van Duyne is Ash's special guest for today's episode on Sylvia Plath's poem, The Jailor. A portrait of abuse, gas-lighting and 'inescapable femininity', the poem has recently been studied by Plath scholars including Emily for its use of anti-black racist language. You can read some of Emily's work here: https://lithub.com/author/emily-v…

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Creation (8 AD) by Ovid (The Metamorphoses, Book 1) 29:26

2y ago29:26

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S3E76 Today Ash discusses the first story in Ovid's Metamorphoses, in which we see the world created, and populated with its first inhabitants. If you enjoy my work and would like to support Ear Read This, you can do so here: https://ko-fi.com/earreadthis Merchandise! https://ear-read-this.creator-spring.com/ Title Music: 'Not Drunk' by The Joy Dro…

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The Body Snatcher (1884) by Robert Louis Stevenson 27:40

2y ago27:40

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S3E75 Today's exclusive episode takes us to home turf with this Edinburgh based story of resurrection men... If you enjoy my work and would like to support Ear Read This, you can do so here: https://ko-fi.com/earreadthis Merchandise! https://ear-read-this.creator-spring.com/ Title Music: 'Not Drunk' by The Joy Drops. All other music by Epidemic Sou…

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Olalla (1885) by Robert Louis Stevenson 25:50

2y ago25:50

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S3E74 Today I'm finally talking about Olalla! The crazy Spanish vampire story of Stevenson's that's come up on the podcast at least once before... If you enjoy my work and would like to support Ear Read This, you can do so here: https://ko-fi.com/earreadthis Merchandise! https://ear-read-this.creator-spring.com/ Title Music: 'Not Drunk' by The Joy …

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The Little Sister (1949) by Raymond Chandler 37:33

2y ago37:33

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S3E73 We've reached the fifth Marlowe adventure, The Little Sister. Tune in to hear about what critics call Chandler's "Hollywood novel", and what the author himself called "a gaudy piece of sarcasm masquerading as a mystery". We discuss Chandler's comedy, his cantankerous mood at the time of writing and his brushes with film legends like Billy Wil…

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The Lady in the Lake (1943) by Raymond Chandler 46:18

2y ago46:18

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S3E72 Ash discusses the fourth Marlowe novel, The Lady in the Lake. Tune in to hear about Arthurian references, Raymond Chandler's women, Marlowe's men and once again, fish. If you enjoy my work and would like to support Ear Read This, you can do so here: https://ko-fi.com/earreadthis Merchandise! https://ear-read-this.creator-spring.com/ Title Mus…

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The High Window (1942) by Raymond Chandler 39:31

2y ago39:31

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S3E71 In Philip Marlowe's third outing, he is on the trail of a missing Brasher Doubloon. Tracking down the coin, he unravels a dark family secret and a Beverly Hills murder. If you enjoy my work and would like to support Ear Read This, you can do so here: https://ko-fi.com/earreadthis Merchandise! https://ear-read-this.creator-spring.com/ Title Mu…

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Farewell, My Lovely (1940) by Raymond Chandler 32:06

2y ago32:06

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S3E70 The second Philip Marlowe adventure features the unforgettable Moose Malloy, bent Bay City cops and a dame to kill for. If you enjoy my work and would like to support Ear Read This, you can do so here: https://ko-fi.com/earreadthis Merchandise! https://ear-read-this.creator-spring.com/ Title Music: 'Not Drunk' by The Joy Drops. All other musi…

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