Gulliver public
[search 0]
More
Download the App!
show episodes
 
Artwork

1
Adapt or Perish

Jeremy Latour, Ari Lipshaw, and Ian Averill

Unsubscribe
Unsubscribe
Monthly
 
Whether it's stage to screen, book to television, comic to blockbuster, or movie to musical and back again, this podcast leaves no adaptation unturned.
  continue reading
 
The British baseball podcast is a weekly show for your british baseball needs. Hosted by Matt Mutton and featuring guests ranging from players, coaches and key influencers with in the British grassroots baseball community. If you have a story to tell or want to reach out, please contact the show on Youtube, twitter, IG, FB @britbaseballpod or email britishbaseballpodcast@gmail.com
  continue reading
 
Comprised of four parts, Gulliver’s Travels documents the bizarre, yet fascinating voyages of Lemuel Gulliver as he makes his way through several uncharted destinations, experiencing the lives of the small, the giant, the scientific, and downright eccentric societies. Narrated in first person, Swift successfully portrays Gulliver’s thoughts and reactions as he faces struggles of integration throughout his travels. Beginning with the introduction of Gulliver, an educated ship’s surgeon, who a ...
  continue reading
 
Artwork

1
Local Obscene

Houston Ellsworth

Unsubscribe
Unsubscribe
Monthly
 
Totally Obscene. Totally Insane. Deep fantasy arcs combined with comedy. Totally unique interviews with artists. A podcast unlike any other. Supporting Businesses Big and Small. Can you put together all the pieces? A sentient artificial intelligent co-host named PIXIE, Truck drivers in space, Time traveling cops, MEGA-BUMBLES, Ghost-Hunting Stoners, Hobo cooking show, Magical adorable soft furry creatures from another dimension and a Studio that has a mind of its own. Go ahead dive in. See w ...
  continue reading
 
An award winning* podcast in which Drs Adam J Smith and Jo Waugh talk about the form, function and future of satire. They also talk about the history of satire, but that doesn’t alliterate. Adam and Jo are joined by a series of special guests who will also talk about satire. * 'Best Pedagogical Project', The YSJSU Awards 2019
  continue reading
 
Artwork

1
Normal Friends

Roger Anderson and Michel Bigelow

Unsubscribe
Unsubscribe
Daily+
 
Perfectly normal friends Roger Anderson and Michel Bigelow test the limits of both their fandom and friendship by watching every episode of Super Friends and discussing the madness they have witnessed.
  continue reading
 
Unlock the secrets of creativity and achieving your goals with inspiring stories from extraordinary individuals. Welcome to The Creative Nowhere Land Podcast. Hosted by Matt Wilson, a seasoned creative industry professional, this podcast dives into the fascinating lives and inspiring stories of some of the extraordinary individuals he's been lucky enough to meet on his journey. From innovative artists to pioneering entrepreneurs, elite athletes to international performers, each episode featu ...
  continue reading
 
Artwork

1
Secret Life of Books

Sophie Gee and Jonty Claypole

Unsubscribe
Unsubscribe
Monthly+
 
Every book has two stories: the one it tells, and the one it hides. The Secret Life of Books is a fascinating, addictive, often shocking, occasionally hilarious weekly podcast starring Sophie Gee, an English professor at Princeton University, and Jonty Claypole, formerly director of arts at the BBC. Every week these virtuoso critics and close friends take an iconic book and reveal the hidden story behind the story: who made it, their clandestine motives, the undeclared stakes, the scandalous ...
  continue reading
 
Artwork

1
Lit Summary Podcast

LearnOutLoud.com

Unsubscribe
Unsubscribe
Monthly
 
LearnOutLoud.com is pleased to provide the Lit Summary Podcast. Each episode contains an abbreviated yet complete audio summary of a classic book in western literature. This podcast is for those of you who hunger for the classics but find it difficult to find time to read them all. Enjoy!
  continue reading
 
DJ Gil Golden and DJ BK host the Best Song I Ever Wrote. We love rock music and we ask musicians to tell us what is the best song you ever wrote? Like asking who is your favorite child. We are stoked to hear their answers and dig deep into the story of the song.
  continue reading
 
Discover INFAWORK INSIGHTS, a dynamic podcast delving into the realms of leadership and business. Join us as we unveil the inner workings of success through the firsthand experiences of our diverse guests. From aspiring leaders to seasoned entrepreneurs, executives, and employees, glean invaluable insights into motivation, inspiration, and effective work habits. Tune in to explore the wisdom of various business owners and thought leaders, empowering you on your journey to professional growth ...
  continue reading
 
The Chat interviews outstanding graduates from the University of Technology, Sydney who have excelled in their profession or community. From CEOs to SCs, fashion designers to forensic scientists, The Chat gets graduates back on Broadway to share their stories. The Chat is produced at 2SER 107.3 in Sydney with the support of the University of Technology Sydney.
  continue reading
 
Artwork

1
50 Greatest OTR Shows

Entertainment Radio

Unsubscribe
Unsubscribe
Monthly
 
50 Shows.Some of the best shows ever produced. Titles like 20000 Leagues Under the Sea, A Connecticut Yankee In King Arthur's Court, Around the World in 80 Days, Casablanca, Grapes of Wrath, Gulliver's Travels, Red Badge of Courage, Snow White, The Time Machine, Wuthering Heights and many more. Listen to our radio station Old Time Radio https://link.radioking.com/otradio Listen to other Shows at My Classic Radio https://www.myclassicradio.net/ Remember that times have changed, and some shows ...
  continue reading
 
Significant changes in labor demographics and advances in technology are leading to a remarkable transformation in how companies organize work and define what a “worker” is. The ramifications of reimagining work are far-reaching and, likely, irreversible. See the rise of the gig economy as just one example of this dynamic. For companies, these changes signal the dawn of the radically-agile workforce: a talent strategy built on the ability to access the right people—and skills—inside or outsi ...
  continue reading
 
50 Old Time Radio Plays. Some of the best shows ever produced. - **Journey Through Time:** Experience the wonder of time travel with "The Time Machine," as it takes you from Victorian England to the distant future. - **Epic Sea Adventures:** Dive into the depths of the ocean with "20000 Leagues Under the Sea" and sail the high seas in "Mutiny on the Bounty." - **Around the World:** Join Phileas Fogg on a thrilling global journey in "Around the World in 80 Days." - **Classic Fairy Tales:** Re ...
  continue reading
 
Loading …
show series
 
In Episode 148 of Adapt or Perish, we’re going back nearly 300 years to talk about the classic satire Gulliver’s Travels! In this episode, we discuss: Jonathan Swift’s original 1726 novel Gulliver’s Travels Among the Lilliputians and the Giants (1902), the silent short directed by George Méliès Gulliver Mickey (1934), the animated short directed by…
  continue reading
 
Hello Thomas Cromwell. And Hello Lev Grossman, best-selling author of The Magicians trilogy, the Silver Arrow children’s books, and now The Bright Sword, who joins Sophie and Jonty as THEIR FIRST EVER GUEST to talk about Hilary Mantel’s Wolf Hall. Published in 2009 to immediate acclaim, Wolf Hall reinvented historical fiction and changed the way we…
  continue reading
 
Welcome to the Creative Nowhere Land Podcast! In this episode, we're excited to feature Wizz Selvey, a renowned brand and retail strategist with 20 years of industry experience. Wiz has a remarkable background, including 12 years as the head of buying at Selfridges, where she played a pivotal role in bringing many now-established brands to market, …
  continue reading
 
Ron Blackwood takes us on his baseball journey that started off as a fan in the states when he moved there as an 18 year old and then playing in the UK when he returned, did I mention that his "rookie of they year" season came when he was in his 50s? He gives tips on if you think you are too old, playing through the season and what's in store for t…
  continue reading
 
Twenty-first century vampires are the brooding, sparkly anti-heroes of Twilight and Ann Rice— all pointy teeth and hair-product. But they used to be much weirder, scarier and sexier than that. Bram Stoker’s world-changing 1897 novel Dracula is one of the most erotic and thrilling novels in English literature—despite having the most boring opening p…
  continue reading
 
For this mini-episode of Adapt or Perish, we’re looking at the movie that everyone can agree is at least pretty okay, The Shawshank Redemption! In this episode, we discuss: Rita Hayworth and Shawshank Redemption, Stephen King’s short story originally published in the anthology Different Seasons in 1982 The Shawshank Redemption, the 1994 movie writt…
  continue reading
 
Frankenstein is English literature’s great myth about Artificial Intelligence, 200 years before A.I. existed. But the world’s most famous monster is nothing like you imagine. Who knew that he chops wood and reads Milton’s Paradise Lost? And who remembers if Frankenstein is the name of the monster, or the mad inventor who made him? Sophie and Jonty …
  continue reading
 
Welcome to the Creative Nowhere Land Podcast! In this captivating episode, we are thrilled to host award-winning documentary filmmaker, photographer, and studio owner, Paul Stringer. Paul's incredible journey is a testament to his passion for social issues, from the migrant crisis in Calais to anti-austerity protests and far-right marches, all the …
  continue reading
 
Can murder ever be justified for the greater good? Today, we will walk through the twisted streets of St. Petersburg, depicted by the brilliant yet tormented mind of Fyodor Dostoevsky. Crime and Punishment is more than a novel—it's a psychological odyssey into the depths of guilt, redemption, and the human soul. Joining us is Dr. Julia Titus from Y…
  continue reading
 
A ghostly face in the dark, a child’s hand through the window, a doleful cry: “I’d lost my way on the moor! - I’ve been a waif for twenty years!” Are we talking about Kate Bush’s 1978 hit single “Wuthering Heights”? No! It’s Emily’s Bronte’s 1847 novel of the same name, back as never before. Heathcliff and Catherine are the doomed lovers in a novel…
  continue reading
 
Get in losers, we’re watching Mean Girls! Joining Jeremy for the discussion in Episode 146 of Adapt or Perish is Rosey Mongeau, cohost of the very good podcast Really Important Fictional Things! In this episode, we discuss: Rosalind Wiseman’s original 2002 self-help book Queen Bees and Wannabes Mean Girls, the 2004 movie directed by Mark Waters, wr…
  continue reading
 
In Search of Lost Time (1913) by Marcel Proust remains one of the most profound and monumental novels of the 20th century, presenting us an intricate labyrinth of memory, time, and desire. With us are Professor Darci Gardner from Appalachian State University, whose expertise is in 19th and 20th-century French literature and she will shed light on t…
  continue reading
 
all round top dude Said Bayan joins the show to talk about the Birmingham Metal Heads, Starting up a youth training session purely out of the love of wanting to help kids develop, an unusual way to find a love of baseball after not being into it previously, his passions away from the diamond, Anime chat and much, much more.…
  continue reading
 
Don’t you even know what a brat summer is? Well, It can go that way, like, quite luxury, but it can also be so, like, trashy. Just, like, a pack of cigs, and, like, a Bic lighter, and, like, a strappy white top. With no bra. That’s, like, kind of all you need. And it is in full flow, big time. Jo and Adam take a deep dive into the world of brat, sa…
  continue reading
 
It's time for another Adapt or Perish Mini! In this episode, you’ll get a chance to meet Alex, our show’s official research assistant! You can follow Adapt or Perish on Instagram, Threads, Mastodon, and Facebook, and you can find us and all of our show notes online at adaptorperishcast.com. We're also on Patreon! You can find us at patreon.com/adap…
  continue reading
 
SPOOKY SUMMER?!?!?! On this edge of your seat episode we interview Salem Perry talking about her brand new EP titled "I wrote this for you". On top of being a singer-songwriter Salem is also a photographer and plays guitar in the Wee-Beasties. Be sure to download the album here https://salemxx.bandcamp.com/album/i-wrote-this-for-you and check out h…
  continue reading
 
Welcome to the Creative Nowhere Land Podcast! In this episode, we're thrilled to feature Arran Gulliver, a professional athlete and member of the record-breaking British bobsleigh team. In his debut season in 2023, Arran and his team made history by winning gold at the European Bobsleigh Championships and silver at the World Championships. Arran’s …
  continue reading
 
Welcome back to the Creative Nowhere Land Podcast! In this episode, we're thrilled to host Daniel Lopez, a versatile visual artist renowned for his work across multiple disciplines, including ceramics and watercolour. Born in Andalusia, Spain, Daniel's artistic path was profoundly influenced by his mother, a professional printer, and his creative u…
  continue reading
 
Welcome to the Creative Nowhere Land Podcast! In this episode, we are thrilled to feature the incredibly talented artist Sophie Rose Walters. Sophie is renowned for her unique style, deeply influenced by traditional Japanese art and the captivating stories of Geisha culture. From a young age, Sophie has been passionate about art and creativity, and…
  continue reading
 
W.H. Auden is the modernist poet who coined the term “the age of anxiety” and is noted for his stylistic and technical achievement. His work intellectually engaged with politics, morals, love and religion. With us today is our distinguished guest, Professor Nicholas Jenkins. Prof. Jenkins teaches English literature at Stanford University and will s…
  continue reading
 
Kieran is this weeks special guest on the British Baseball Podcast where he talks about starting 2 ball clubs in the UK (Wragby Warhammer and Newark Nationals), why he started the teams and what he learned from Wragby when starting a new team in Newark, 2 Baseball Truths and a Lie and much much more.if you're a fan of Pop Punk, be sure to check out…
  continue reading
 
D and D on the streets with Darstar?!?! YES that is what you are going to get on this riveting, nail-shredding episode of the LOCAL OBSCENE. The band Darstar just released a brand new single by the name Chubby Thighs and let me tell you. Confirmed SLAPPERY. A no doubt BANGER that you need to add to your favorite playlist right this very second. Che…
  continue reading
 
Unlock the secrets of creativity and achieving your goals with inspiring stories from extraordinary individuals. Welcome to The Creative Nowhere Land Podcast. Hosted by Matt Wilson, a seasoned creative industry professional, this podcast dives into the fascinating lives and inspiring stories of some of the extraordinary individuals he's been lucky …
  continue reading
 
In Episode 144 of Adapt or Perish, Jeremy and Ian are not only going right back to Akira Kurosawa’s Seven Samurai, they’re talking about its legacy with Alex, the show’s official Research Assistant! (Note: Make sure to listen to Ep. 142: The Magnificent Seven to hear Jeremy and Ian discuss Seven Samurai in more detail!) In this episode, we discuss:…
  continue reading
 
Charles Dickens' Great Expectations (1861) stands as a cornerstone of English literature, encapsulating Dickens' unparalleled talent to weave intricate plots with vivid characters against the backdrop of Victorian society. Our guest-speaker today is Prof. Joshua Gooch from D'Youville College in New York. Dr. Gooch's expertise is the intersections o…
  continue reading
 
In the season 1 finale of INFAWORK INSIGHTS, we sit down with Kate Gulliver, the Chief Financial Officer and Chief Administrative Officer at Wayfair. Kate shares her journey from political science major to leading a global e-commerce giant, overseeing finance, talent, legal, corporate communication, and real estate. She opens up about her early car…
  continue reading
 
Pour yourself a spenny natty wine, pump up the aux and get yourself gassed for a snappy genylex afters that is hundy p dank vibes. And if that makes no sense to you whatsoever, fear not, Jo and Adam are here to help. [Translation: Pour yourself an expensive glass of natural wine, turn up your sound system and prepare to laugh with us at our Snap Ge…
  continue reading
 
In this Adapt or Perish Mini, we’re taking to the skies to experience the classic work of short horror Nightmare at 20,000 Feet! In this episode, we discuss: Richard Matheson’s original 1961 short story “Nightmare at 20,000 Feet,” the 1963 episode of The Twilight Zone directed by Richard Donner, written by Matheson, and starring William Shatner Geo…
  continue reading
 
A barren post-apocalyptic landscape. A band by the name Antirad with nothing to loose. What is their fate? Find out for yourself on this riveting episode! Antirad just put out a self-titled album that is guaranteed to shred your brain like cheese and make a sandwich out of you. It's Damn Delicious. Check it out here https://open.spotify.com/album/6…
  continue reading
 
It should have taken a year. It took thirty. In writing Wide Sargasso Sea, Jean Rhys endured several mental breakdowns, was arrested numerous times for verbal and physical violence, served time in prison, lost two husbands and suffered a heart attack. All the time, she came to increasingly identify with her heroine, making the inevitable tragedy of…
  continue reading
 
Jean Rhys’ Wide Sargasso Sea, published in 1966, is a bold riposte to Charlotte Bronte’s Jane Eyre, humanising the mad woman in Mr Rochester’s attic. It is less than 150 pages, but took Rhys 30 years to write - one of the most agonising literary births in history. Jean Rhys was born on the Caribbean island of Dominica in 1890 and identified as ‘whi…
  continue reading
 
Join us on this insightful episode of INFAWORK Insights as we sit down with Matt Oppenheimer, co-founder and CEO of Remitly, a leading digital financial services provider for immigrants and their families across 170 countries. Remitly's mission is to transform lives by offering the most trusted financial services worldwide. Matt shares his incredib…
  continue reading
 
When Charlotte Bronte arrived in Brussels at the age of 26 to attend finishing school, she had no idea she would fall desperately in love with the director: Constantine Heger. Heger - a strange, mercurial character - would prove the model for Mr Rochester in Jane Eyre. On returning to Haworth Parsonage, she wrote obsessively to and about him, while…
  continue reading
 
What on earth was going on in the parlour of Haworth Parsonage in the Yorkshire Moors that caused three sisters to write three of the greatest novels in history within a year of one another? This is the question running through this four-part series of the Brontes. In this first episode, Sophie and Jonty look at the impact of Charlotte Bronte’s Jan…
  continue reading
 
Known for his masterful blend of realism and romanticism, Stendhal is one of the greatest novelists of the 19th century, and his works offer profound psychological insights and sharp social critiques. His unforgettable characters, such as Julien Sorel in Le Rouge et Le Noir, navigate themes of love, ambition, and identity that remain timeless and r…
  continue reading
 
In episode 8 of INFAWORK INSIGHTS, we sit down with Haroon Mokhtarzada, a Harvard Law graduate turned unicorn founder, serial entrepreneur and angel investor. Haroon shares his incredible journey from founding Webs.com, a platform that grew to 50 million users before being acquired by Vistaprint, to co-founding Truebill, which was later rebranded a…
  continue reading
 
A Legend will be born. What is up Listeners?!!? Good friends Panther Revival swung back by the studio to talk about their brand new album Animality that dropped on 6/19 through Punkerton Records. An instant classic that contains enough ferocity to stand the test of time and inspire an entire generation. You are in for a road trip unlike any other f…
  continue reading
 
In Episode 142 of Adapt or Perish, we’re traveling to the Old West (by way of 16th century Japan) for a look at the heroes of The Magnificent Seven! In this episode, we discuss: Seven Samurai, the 1954 movie directed by Akira Kurosawa, written by Kurosawa, Shinobu Hashimoto, and Hideo Oguni, and starring Toshiro Mifune, Takashi Shimura, and Isao Ki…
  continue reading
 
Join us for episode 7 of INFAWORK INSIGHTS as we welcome Tiffany R. Warren, the Executive Vice President and Chief Diversity and Inclusion Officer for Sony Music Group. With over 24 years of experience in fostering diversity, Tiffany shares her journey from founding AdColor to leading significant diversity initiatives at Omnicom Group and Sony Musi…
  continue reading
 
Season 8 Premier Episode is HERE featuring stoner rock band Sons of Gulliver talking about their new self-titled album. Bass and drum duo, these gentlemen bring the heat with fat fuzzy riffs and heavy beats. What will happen on their spiritual journey?! Find out for yourself. Listen to the album here https://open.spotify.com/artist/1NHhns20bJih0rSh…
  continue reading
 
Despite being rooted in 19th-century France, Honoré de Balzac's exploration of universal themes such as love, greed, and ambition makes his work still relevant today. Our guests are Dr. Melanie Conroy from the University of Memphis, who also authored Literary Geographies in Balzac and Proust (2021), and Dr. Julia Titus from Yale University, author …
  continue reading
 
On this special Father's Day episode of INFAWORK INSIGHTS, INFAWORK founder Anson Scoville interviews his father, Stephen Scoville, a successful automobile dealer in upstate New York. Stephen is not only Anson's father but also his first boss, coach, and the first person he looked up to as a leader. The episode delves into Stephen's journey growing…
  continue reading
 
In this Adapt or Perish Mini, we’re talking about what it means for a piece of media to be “based on a true story.” Are they adaptations? Certainly. So why don’t we cover them on Adapt or Perish? Footnotes: Multiplex Time Machine Ep. 9: Zodiac Multiplex Time Machine Ep. 38: The Assassination of Jesse James by the Coward Robert Ford You can follow A…
  continue reading
 
Jo and Adam are back sooner than expected with an episode so topical it'll almost certainly by out of date by the time you finish reading this sentence! Rishi Sunak has called a general election, but something seems different this time... At the time of writing, there seems little expectation that the Tories can keep hold of office and, with one PR…
  continue reading
 
Leadership isn't confined to boardrooms and business suits. In this episode, we explore the world of education with Tex Tourais, an inspiring 11th and 12th grade English teacher at Mary Institute and Country Day School in St. Louis, Missouri. Tex isn't just shaping academic minds; he’s molding character in the classroom and as a athletic coach, emp…
  continue reading
 
SEASON 7 FINALE has ARRIVED and it's completely off the chain. Toxic Madness swung by the studio to talk about their upcoming EP Mayhem Over Mind. They are touring with Green Jelly this summer so keep an eye out for a show near you. Go stream the music they have available now here https://open.spotify.com/artist/43nBKqpZq9lijpViBk2S88?si=OpIxZddKSP…
  continue reading
 
As we learned in episode one, Gulliver’s Travels is the gloriously unhinged invention of the dirty-minded genius Jonathan Swift, who was also the greatest defender of Ireland under English rule. Swift was a man of contradictions - to put it mildly - a clergyman and patriot who wrote some of the most explicit and shocking poems and essays of all tim…
  continue reading
 
Gulliver’s Travels is one of the most popular books of all time, but it’s no mere child’s tale. It’s the GOAT of political satires – mad, dirty and brilliantly cutting, written in 1726 by Jonathan Swift, an Anglo-Irish clergyman and perhaps the most notorious writer of his age. Join us to learn more about the fictional adventures of Swift’s creatio…
  continue reading
 
Loading …

Quick Reference Guide