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Critical Lit

Amelia Som, Dan Dillon, Sal Tamarkin, I-Hsien Sherwood

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Critical Lit is a podcast where we revisit and retool (and lambast and lampoon) classic tabletop RPG adventures. Part book review, part heckling commentary, all in good fun. Hosted by industry veterans Dan Dillon (Legends of Avantris, formerly WotC), I-Hsien Sherwood (Total Party Thrill), Amelia Som (Unprepared Casters), and Sal Tamarkin (Cloud Curio).
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After a fatal crash derails his professional gaming career, Elias awakens in a vibrant new world—Eldoria—armed with a staggering 100x XP multiplier and an insatiable hunger for power. As he embarks on a quest to conquer mystical creatures and level up beyond belief, he discovers that grinding for greatness is not just a game—it's a path to godhood. In a realm where every battle sharpens his skills and every victory fuels his ambition, Elias must navigate treachery, friendships, and the quest ...
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Culture Lit

Culture Lit

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Welcome to Culture Lit, the ultimate podcast and community celebrating the beauty of Black love in romance novels! Join us as we embark on a passionate journey through the pages of captivating Black romance novels, penned by talented Black authors. Join us at Culture Lit, where we celebrate the voices of Black romance authors, unravel the intricacies of romance, and create a space where you can connect with like-minded readers. Whether you're a seasoned romance novel enthusiast or a newcomer ...
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Podsothoth is a horror and comedy podcast dedicated to the works (and foibles) of H.P. Lovecraft, hosted by recovering goth and internet D-lister celebrity, Tod Beardsley. Every Lovecraft story will be covered over two episodes each. First, Tod will read the story with minimal production, and ideal for people who just want to hear Lovecraft's words. This is the horror part. Following each story is a discussion of, about, and around that story, and have plenty of jokes and giggles. This is th ...
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Pixel Lit

Pixel Lit

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The Pixel Lit Podcast is the top podcast in the world for video game novelizations. Every episode, we read, recap, and discuss works of fiction based on and in the worlds of your favorite video games. And don’t worry: we take it very, very seriously. Join hosts Kevin and Phil as they talk about novelizations and adaptations of games like Halo, Five Nights at Freddie’s, Dead Space, Ninja Gaiden, and many more–all while keeping their attention firmly on the topic and hand, and never ever getti ...
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Act YA Age

Tasia and Corinne

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Follow along as two adults dive into young adult books and series in order to unpack the universal appeal of the genre that transcends age and gender barriers.
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join aisha tyler (archer, friends, talk soup) and her guests as they rant about stuff guys love: video games, action movies, comic books, sex, drinking, bar fights, and blowing sh*t up. plus the weekly installments of self-inflicted wounds and 'the apologia'. girl on guy: stuff. guys. love.
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Games as Lit

Travis Knight

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Games as Lit reads the books based on the games you love and gives you the low-down on whether or not they're worth the licenses they bear. Feel free to leave suggestions for future readings--or even volunteer to co-host at www.theweavingknight.com! Produced and directed by Travis Knight Cover Art by Hugh Stockton
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Books Before Liquor, Never Been Sicker

Alyssa Bridgman and Allison Wall

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Join Allison and Alyssa, co-hosts of Books Before Liquor, Never Been Sicker, as they re-read books from their childhood as adults with new perspectives, aided, of course, by “adult juice” (liquor). Get “lit” with us every second Wednesday!
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Fictional

Jason Weiser, Carissa Weiser | Nextpod

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Classic lit with a modern tone, every other week. From the creators of Myths and Legends, comes an altogether same-but-different podcast set in the world of classic lit. These are the stories of Dracula, The Time Machine, The Three Musketeers. They're stories written by Jane Austen, Shakespeare, and H.P. Lovecraft, but with a casual, modern tone. Listen as Jason and Carissa Weiser breathe new life into the classics and tell the stories of some of the greatest books ever written.
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Didn't Read It

Grace Todd

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A guided tour through the stories that have shaped our culture and the world we live in. Whether you’re a literature nerd, a romance aficionado, or just Not That Into Books, there’s no denying that the “great works” of literature have played a part in influencing everything from public policy to superhero movies. If you’ve ever wanted to know whether that pretentious guy on Twitter is correct in referring to news stories as “Orwellian,” wondered what stories inspired shows like Bridgerton, o ...
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My Cousin Jane is a podcast produced by Jane Austen's cousin—well, her 8th cousin, 6 times removed—Lee Falin, about the life and works of Jane Austen. Rather than explore the "literary themes and ethos of Jane Austen", or something else you might hear about in a graduate level English Lit class, My Cousin Jane presents a light hearted, chapter-by-chapter collection of segments that one could think of as the "Deleted Scenes" or "Bonus Features" of Austen's works. With any luck, you'll come aw ...
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Consider us Schick-pilled. We wrap up both our holiday hiatus and the 1979 TSR adventure White Plume Mountain in surprisingly high spirits: arms adorned with shiny new weapons, blood infected with instant super-tetanus, and bellies full of crab forearms. In this episode: Rooms 5-27, origin of I6 Ravenloft, Wave, Whelm, Blackrazor, just about the bi…
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Sometimes your heart knows what to do before your mind catches up. In this deeply personal episode, Octavia is opening up about her wellness journey post-cancer, the messy politics of health in 2026, and why choosing joy through romance novels is actually revolutionary. Octavia shares what she learned during three months in Portugal, how therapy he…
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Seth takes a closer look at Trump trying to convince people that things are great during his unhinged primetime address as his approval rates plummet to their lowest point ever. Then, Ariana Grande talks about getting attached to sketches that didn't make it to air on Saturday Night Live and how creatively fulfilling it was to star in the Wicked mo…
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Seth takes a closer look at the White House doing damage control after Trump's current chief of staff said nasty things about the Trump administration in an explosive Vanity Fair article. Then, Kate Hudson talks about working with Hugh Jackman in the film Song Sung Blue and inviting herself over to Neil Diamond's house before pitching going day dri…
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It's an old school holiday hiatus! We're tackling the first half of S2, the 1979 TSR adventure White Plume Mountain, written exactly one time (to his eternal chagrin) by Lawrence Schick. In this episode: publication history, front cover, map, Introduction, Dungeon Features, Wandering Monsters, Rooms 1-4. Support us on Patreon to hear monthly bonus …
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Seth takes a moment to address the anti-Semitic mass shooting at a Hanukkah festival in Sydney, Australia. Then, Seth takes a closer look at Donald Trump delivering a thoughtful address about snakes during a White House Christmas reception. Following that, Gwyneth Paltrow talks about having to show restraint while decorating her house for Christmas…
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Send us a text It's our traditional Christmas Haunt, and we're joined by bestie of the pod Maddie Wood to discuss Charlotte Riddell's "A Strange Christmas Game"! Come crash the holiday party as we talk haunted estates, the nouveau riche, sword fights, bridge, and whether demolition is just as good as an exorcism. As always, we are: -Asking with all…
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Seth takes a closer look at Trump saying that the concept of “affordability” is a hoax. Then, Ike Barinholtz talks about Simon Rich’s All Out: Comedy About Ambition, upcoming cameos for Season 2 of The Studio and how he’s playing Elon Musk in a new project about OpenAI. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice a…
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Hey we are back with a brand new book. This time it's Driver: Nemesis by Alex Sharp. Who is Alex Sharp? No idea, couldn't find any information on them. How's the book? Well it reads like a book you wouldn't necessarily put your name on. So that tracks. https://nogamesforgenocide.com Our Socials Follow us at patreon.com/pixellitpod and hop into our …
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Seth takes a closer look at Trump and the American people having a slight disagreement about the state of the economy. Then, Amanda Seyfried talks about her Golden Globe nominations, all of the different animals she has on her farm and the real-life inspiration behind her movie The Testament of Ann Lee. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/priva…
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Curl up with your favorite blanket, sis — this one's for your holiday TBR. In this cozy episode of Culture Lit, Octavia Marie shares a curated list of Black Christmas romance novels that bring all the festive vibes: forced proximity, fake dating, second chances, bookstore magic, royal romance, and big feelings wrapped in twinkling lights. If the ho…
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Seth takes a closer look at Trump getting a fake peace prize from FIFA. Then, Sabrina Carpenter talks about how she picked the surprise songs during her Short n’ Sweet Tour, opening the 50th anniversary episode of Saturday Night Live with Paul Simon and going Day Drinking with Seth. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Pri…
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A reading of "The Tomb," by H.P. Lovecraft. It was first published in the March, 1922 issue of The Vagrant, and first read aloud here, by me, in November of 2025. Please note: this is a horror podcast, and may not be for everyone. In particular, this story is concerned with loneliness, the idle rich, monomania, desiccated corpses, some lightly impl…
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We’re closing the year the only way we know how—curled up with a good story, a glass in hand, and our full selves in the room. In our final episode of the season, the BGL crew dives into Second Chance Christmas by Jahquel J., a cozy-but-spicy holiday romance that wraps the year in all the warmth and messiness we needed. It’s about love that gets a …
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Today we discuss some CONTROVERSY. It's piping hot tea! And also we talk at length about what we are playing. New book next week! https://nogamesforgenocide.com Our Socials Follow us at patreon.com/pixellitpod and hop into our Discord! Blue Sky: https://bsky.app/profile/pixellitpod.com Instagram: https://instagram.com/pixellitpod…
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As we wrap up Chapter 5, all is not well in Vallaki! Never mind the devil cult hobbyists or the rampaging tiger. The coffin maker has six secrets buried in the attic, and they're waiting for a chance to feast. In this episode: The second half of Chapter 5 (Wachterhaus, Arasek Stockyard, Rictavio, Coffin Maker's Shop, Blinsky Toys, Town Square, Vist…
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Seth Meyers invites his children Ashe, Axel and Adelaide to talk about dressing up for their annual Thanksgiving turkey photo, the time Ashe and Axel got into a fight at a Pittsburgh Steelers game and more. Then, Hilary, Larry and Josh Meyers talk about traveling to Pittsburgh with Seth and his kids, Josh bringing his Gavin Newsom impersonation to …
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In this engaging conversation, Octavia Marie interviews Jaquel, a prolific author in the Black romance genre. They discuss Jaquel's extensive literary universe, the personal connections readers have with her work, and the dynamics of her characters, particularly in her latest release, 'Heart of a Goon.' The conversation delves into reader reactions…
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Seth takes a closer look at Marjorie Taylor Greene resigning from Congress while two prosecutions against Trump’s political enemies were thrown out. Then, Tom Hanks talks about being on The Love Boat, how Tim Allen jokingly made him take Buzz and Woody photos with cast members after a performance of This World of Tomorrow and filming his iconic lin…
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Seth takes a closer look at Donald Trump hosting Zohran Mamdani at the White House. Then, Daniel Radcliffe, Jonathan Groff and Lindsay Mendez talk about how fun it is doing press together, being able to watch themselves perform on stage for the first time and all of their onstage mishaps during Merrily We Roll Along. See Privacy Policy at https://a…
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Seth takes a closer look at Trump writing a long and incoherent social media rant about the Epstein files. Then, Cynthia Erivo talks about how close she is with her Wicked co-stars, a fan dressing up as one of her nails for Halloween and how emotional she felt while watching Wicked: For Good. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and Cali…
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Seth takes a closer look at Donald Trump losing his monthslong battle to stop the release of the Epstein files after Congress passed a bill forcing the Justice Department to make them public. Then, Jonathan Bailey talks about how seeing his niece watch Wicked: For Good for the first time made him cry and loving all of the time he’s been spending wi…
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All will be well! Provided you avoid the murderous man with the barbed devil arm and his eerie collection of identical dolls. Or the incel wizard. The bone thief and his shovel. The priest with a secret. Gaze into the mirror and name your victim. Keep smiling, because you must. All will be well. In this episode: Chapter 5: The Town of Vallaki (pron…
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In this episode, Octavia breaks down exactly what makes sports romance so emotionally compelling — the high stakes, the public vs. private dynamic, the discipline that becomes devotion, and the sense of community that makes these stories feel like home. And because representation matters, Octavia is spotlighting the brilliance of Black sports roman…
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We finish with the third of three stories and it's also the third of three in terms of quality. Can't win them all! Our Socials Follow us at patreon.com/pixellitpod and hop into our Discord! Blue Sky: https://bsky.app/profile/pixellitpod.com Instagram: https://instagram.com/pixellitpod Synopsis Welcome to the world of Crimson Skies. The United Stat…
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Seth takes a closer look at Trump lashing out at MAGA Republicans over their push to release the Epstein files and his sudden reversal on the upcoming House vote. Then, Jeff Goldblum talks about becoming a fashion icon, performing on stage alongside Cynthia Erivo for Wicked: One Wonderful Night and starring in Wicked: For Good. See Privacy Policy a…
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Seth takes a closer look at President Trump's top aides holding an emergency meeting in the Situation Room after his name was mentioned in newly released emails from Jeffrey Epstein. Then, Claire Danes talks about working with Matthew Rhys in the series The Beast in Me, shooting the series before the show was fully written and observing a brain sur…
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Seth takes a closer look at Congress reopening the government after Democrats caved and the House forcing a vote to release the Epstein files. Then, Matthew Broderick talks about rehearsing for the play Tartuffe, his embarrassing mishaps that happened while on stage for Plaza Suite and reuniting with his Ferris Bueller's Day Off co-star Alan Ruck f…
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We move on to the second story in the book, The Manchurian Gambit written by Michael B. Lee! This one has it all, kidnappings, kidnappings, double crosses, another kidnapping I think? And a trip to the Marshall Islands! I'm a sucker for these kinds of pure adventure stories so we are having a good time with this one. In this episode we read the nov…
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Seth takes a closer look at Senate Democrats caving to end the government shutdown despite voters blaming Trump and the Republican Party and handing Democrats huge victories on Election Day. Then, Elizabeth Olsen talks about the Los Angeles Dodgers winning the World Series, playing her dream role in the film Eternity and using Anne Meara and Jerry …
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A reading of "The Tomb," by H.P. Lovecraft. It was first published in the March, 1922 issue of The Vagrant, and first read aloud here, by me, in November of 2025. Please note: this is a horror podcast, and may not be for everyone. In particular, this story is concerned with loneliness, the idle rich, monomania, desiccated corpses, some lightly impl…
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Seth takes a closer look at Republicans still reeling from their election losses while Donald Trump claims you need an ID to buy groceries. Then, Tiffany Haddish talks about going on a trip with her friends to Africa for her reality series Tiffany Haddish Goes Off, thinking she’s been blessed from birds pooping on her and how she noticed her Delta …
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The eleventh hour is when everything you’ve been holding finally breaks through. In our 11th episode, we sit with Long After We Are Gone—a novel that doesn’t just tell a story, it demands that you feel it. And we did. Every one of us. Natasha, Lex, Stephanie, and Star came into this conversation carrying more than just thoughts—we brought our full …
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Seth takes a closer look at elections going even better than the Democrats could have hoped for. Then, Alex Rodriguez talks about realizing why he’s never been on Late Night with Seth Meyers before, why he loves commentating on baseball so much and how he decided on what the framing for his documentary series Alex vs. Arod would be. See Privacy Pol…
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Castle Ravenloft Final Level: Exit here for Entombed Enemies, Plot Devices, Bat Guano, and Bridal Returns. Trust me, you don't want to talk to customer service. In this episode: Chapter 4 (Dungeons and Catacombs, Brazier Room, Crypts 1-40, Sergei's Tomb, Strahd's Tomb, Barov and Ravenovia's Tomb). Support us on Patreon to hear monthly bonus episode…
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I'm a sucker for these kinds of pure adventure stories so we are having a good time with this one. In this episode we read the novella by Eric Nylund set in the Crimson Skies universe (which seems like it is fresh for revisting to be honest). Our Socials Follow us at patreon.com/pixellitpod and hop into our Discord! Blue Sky: https://bsky.app/profi…
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Seth takes a closer look at the Trump administration trying to cut off funding for food assistance for struggling families while he renovates a bathroom in the White House. Then, Nikki Glaser talks about how excited she is to host Saturday Night Live for the first time, hosting the Golden Globes again and the pop culture disconnect between her and …
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We wrap Vol. 1 of Death Stranding! We will get to Vol. 2 eventually but hope ya'll had fun listening to us discuss Kojima's reading of American expansionism and frontier stuff and also smishsmortion? Our Socials Follow us at patreon.com/pixellitpod and hop into our Discord! Blue Sky: https://bsky.app/profile/pixellitpod.com Instagram: https://insta…
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Seth takes a closer look at Trump calling criticism of his trip to Asia "almost treasonous" and threatening to send active duty military into U.S. cities. Then, Emma Stone talks about shaving her head for Bugonia while her co-star Jesse Plemons got extensions to make his hair longer, how Jennifer Aniston's role in Friends inspired a moment in the f…
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Seth takes a closer look at Donald Trump having the time of his life on an official trip to Asia while everyone back at home is super pissed at him about the government shutdown. Then, Judd Apatow talks about scanning through 400,000 photos for his visual memoir Comedy Nerd, shares a story about the time he destroyed his childhood acting career aft…
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Seth takes a closer look at Donald Trump trolling the media by refusing to rule out running for an illegal third term, which he can't do because it's against the Constitution. Then, Ethan Hawke talks about his terrifying role as The Grabber in Black Phone 2 and sharing the story of Rodgers and Hart in the movie Blue Moon before running some lines f…
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Seth takes a closer look at Trump demolishing the White House to build himself a ballroom instead of delivering on the biggest promise of his campaign of making life more affordable. Then, Leslie Jones talks about trying not to break during "Black Jeopardy" with Tracy Morgan and Eddie Murphy for SNL50: The Anniversary Special, the meaning behind he…
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Seth takes a closer look at Trump demolishing the East Wing of the White House to build his new ballroom and him demanding that the Justice Department pay him $230 million to make up for their federal investigations against him. Then, Larry David talks about his daughter Cazzie David doing an impression of him during her Late Night interview, his m…
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A cape a day keeps the Dark Powers at bay! Never mind the young woman of indeterminate age in the King's Bedchamber. Just don't use the bathroom if you value your privacy—or sanity. In this episode: Chapter 4 (Treasury, Gertruda, capes, Spires of Ravenloft, Escher, Tower Peaks, Larders of Ill Omen, Kitchen, Cyrus Belview, Chamberlain's Office). Sup…
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