Best Matthew McDonough Podcasts (2024)

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Episode 7: Dates With Significance. 1:32:55

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Send us a Text Message. Significant dates have a remarkable influence on our moods, often acting as emotional landmarks that punctuate the timeline of our lives. These dates can be personal, such as birthdays, anniversaries, or the anniversary of a significant event, or they can be cultural or historical, like holidays or commemorations. The impact…

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Humorous Humors: Ben Jonson's Early Comedies 31:33

3h ago31:33

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Send us a Text Message. Today, I look askance at two plays by Ben Jonson, whom many see (not me, though) as the greatest English playwright bar Shakespeare: Every Man In His Humour and Every Man Out of His Humour. These have become the paradigmatic examples of the 17th century "comedy of humours." Thank you to the Internet Archive for providing pub…

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Travis Richey | The Vampires' Curse (Decimus Book 1) 33:45

12h ago33:45

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Molly talks with Travis Richey about his book, "The Vampires’ Curse (Decimus Book 1). You can purchase Travis' book here, directly from his publisher. Buying through this link means he gets more than through other sources. https://4horsemenpublications.com/product/the-vampires-curse-decimus-book-1/ ABOUT "THE VAMPIRES' CURSE" Since he was turned ce…

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Episode 6: PT: 1The Madeline Soto Case: Interview with a monster. 1:56:12

2d ago1:56:12

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Send us a Text Message. Please consider becoming a supporter to help us continue to produce podcasts. https://www.buzzsprout.com/881932/supporters/new Unlock the darkest secrets of a criminal mind as we, Joshua Diaz, forensic psychologist Dr. Gary Brucato, and detective Chris McDonough, unravel the Stephen Stearns case alongside language expert Sus…

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The Bible in English 54:52

14d ago54:52

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Send us a Text Message. Today, we take a historical survey of the Bible in English, from early partial translations and paraphrases in the 7th century through the magnificence of King James I's Authorized Version of 1611. I Hate Talking A podcast about talking, etymology, frustrating topics, current events, and more. Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spoti…

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Diego Báez | Yagueareté White: Poems (Camino del Sol) 25:36

1h ago25:36

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Molly talks with Diego Báez about his book, "Yagueareté White: Poems (Camino del Sol). ABOUT YAGUEARETÉ WHITE: POEMS In Diego Báez’s debut collection, Yaguareté White, English, Spanish, and Guaraní encounter each other through the elusive yet potent figure of the jaguar. The son of a Paraguayan father and a mother from Pennsylvania, Báez grew up in…

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Episode 5: The New Evil PT. 2 1:06:39

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Send us a Text Message. On this episode of THE WITNESS BOX we discuss The emergence of THE NEW EVIL as detailed in the book written by Dr Gary Brucato. You can order THE NEW EVIL here https://www.amazon.com/New-Evil-Understanding-Emergence-Violent/dp/1633885321 Dr. Gary Burcato bio-https://www.coldcasefoundation.org/dr-gary-brucato.html Chris McDon…

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EPISODE 4: The New Evil Pt. 1 1:00:36

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Send us a Text Message. On this episode of THE WITNESS BOX we discuss The emergence of THE NEW EVIL as detailed in the book written by Dr Gary Brucato. You can order THE NEW EVIL here https://www.amazon.com/New-Evil-Understanding-Emergence-Violent/dp/1633885321 Dr. Gary Burcato bio-https://www.coldcasefoundation.org/dr-gary-brucato.html Chris McDon…

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Lou Kemp | The Wyvern, the Pirate, and the Madman 28:24

27d ago28:24

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Molly talks with Lou Kemp about her book, "The Wyvern, the Pirate, and the Madman". You can order Lou Kemp's books at https://4horsemenpublications.com/our-authors/lou-kemp/ Order now and use the Promo Code 4HP10 for 10% off! Support the author by ordering from the 4 Horsemen Publications directly. By ordering at www,4horsemenpublications.com, you …

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More than the Dark Lady: Aemilia Lanyer's "Eve's Apology in Defense of Women" 33:50

28d ago33:50

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Send us a Text Message. Today we look at Aemelia Lanyer's pioneering and influential work, "Eve's Apology in Defense of Women" from 1611's Salve Deus Rex Judaeorum. I Hate Talking A podcast about talking, etymology, frustrating topics, current events, and more. Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify Support the Show. Please like, subscribe, and rate the…

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Matthew Phillion | The Indestructibles 30:45

1M ago30:45

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Molly talks with Matthew Phillion about his book, "The Indestructibles". About "The Indestructibles" A solar powered girl. A ballerina vigilante. A boy with an alien sharing his brain. A girl with a black hole for her heart. And a werewolf with confidence issues. This is the next generation of heroes Doc Silence has gathered together, a random coll…

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Episode 3: The Case Against Barry Morphew 2:14:19

29d ago2:14:19

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Send us a Text Message. The Barry Morphew case gained significant attention in May 2020 when his wife, Suzanne Morphew, disappeared under mysterious circumstances from the small town of Salida, Colorado. Suzanne was reported missing on Mother's Day, sparking a massive search effort involving law enforcement agencies and volunteers. https://www.cold…

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Episode 2: OJ Simpson 2:29:25

1M ago2:29:25

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Send us a Text Message. In this gripping episode, we delve deep into one of the most infamous cases in American history: the trial of O.J. Simpson. With meticulous research and expert analysis, our hosts reexamine the evidence, the trial proceedings, and the societal impact of this landmark case. Listeners are taken on a journey through the timelin…

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Fair Youths and Dark Ladies: Shakespeare's Sonnets 48:07

1M ago48:07

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Send us a Text Message. For our final episode focusing on Shakespeare, we look at his sonnets, arguably the most famous collection of lyric poems in the language. I Hate Talking A podcast about talking, etymology, frustrating topics, current events, and more. Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify Support the Show. Please like, subscribe, and rate the p…

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Episode 1: Dr. Katherine Ramsland: Shawna Garber ruled out as a BTK victim and The Serial Killer's Apprentic 2:10:18

17d ago2:10:18

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Send us a Text Message. The Witness Box is a True Crime Podcast hosted and produced by Joshua Diaz. Joshua has been in broadcasting/podcasting for over 10 years while producing multiple podcast, consulting on many other and hosting 2 different shows on Youtube, The Lab and Lab After Dark, Joshua has teamed up with an ALL-STAR cast. Chris McDonough …

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Veronica Roth | When Among Crows 29:37

2M ago29:37

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Molly talks with Veronica Roth about her book, "When Among Crows". About "When Among Crows" Step into a city where monsters feast on human emotions, knights split their souls to make their weapons, and witches always take more than they give. Pain is Dymitr’s calling. To slay the monsters he’s been raised to kill, he had to split his soul in half t…

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Stacy Stokes | The Darkness Rises 30:01

26d ago30:01

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Molly talks with Stacy Stokes about her book, "The Darkness Rises". About Stacy Stacy Stokes is a lifelong lover of stories, a former improv comedy geek, and a marketing professional by trade. She graduated with a BBA from the University of Texas at Austin and an MBA from the Wharton School of Business. Her debut novel, Remember Me Gone, was a Juni…

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"You taught me language": Shakespeare's The Tempest 40:57

2M ago40:57

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Send us a Text Message. For our (probably) final episode on Shakespeare's plays, we sail through The Tempest, a late romance which has attracted historical and psychoanalytical interpretations, but stands out for many readers as perhaps a play in which a version of Shakespeare himself appears as the protagonist. Audio clip from The Tempest ; 2004 N…

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The Felix Culpa: George Herbert's "Easter Wings" 10:58

1M ago10:58

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Send us a Text Message. To mark the Easter holiday, we return to George Herbert, Jacobean poet and priest, and his most famous work, the pattern poem "Easter Wings." Here's a link to an image of the poem: https://clinicalpsychreading.blogspot.com/2016/03/easter-wings-george-herbert-15931633.html Support the Show. Please like, subscribe, and rate th…

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Shakespeare: The Narrative Poems 46:20

3M ago46:20

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Send us a Text Message. While most people know Shakespeare as a playwright, he saw himself as a poet in the quite traditional sense. Today, we'll look at his two major narrative poems: Venus and Adonis and The Rape of Lucrece. clip from "Mrs. Robinson" by Paul Simon; perf. by Simon and Garfunkel. 1968. Taken from We Got Good at It: A Wrecking Crew …

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Jody Hobbs Hesler | What Makes You Think You're Supposed to Feel Better: Stories 32:45

2M ago32:45

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Molly talks with Jody Hobbs Hesler about her book, "What Makes You Think You're Supposed to Feel Better: Stories". About Jody Jody Hobbs Hesler grew up between suburban Richmond, Virginia, and the mountains outside Winchester, Virginia. Experiences of both regions flavor her writing. She teaches at WriterHouse in Charlottesville, Virginia, and read…

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Shakespeare's The Tragedy of King Lear and the Absurdity of Suffering 44:06

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Send us a Text Message. The Tragedy of King Lear, while considered by many as Shakespeare's greatest play, is also his most devastating. In this episode, we consider what Lear has to say about the meaning of human suffering. I Hate Talking A podcast about talking, etymology, frustrating topics, current events, and more. Listen on: Apple Podcasts Sp…

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Maria Devivo | Dawn of the Blood Witch and The Aestrangel Trinity 26:24

3M ago26:24

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Molly talks with Maria DeVivo about her book series, Dawn of the Blood Witch and The Aestrangel Trinity. About Maria Maria DeVivo writes horror and dark fantasy for both a YA and adult audience. Each of her series has been Amazon best-sellers and have won multiple awards since 2012. When not writing, she teaches Language Arts and Journalism to midd…

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Shakespeare's Problematic Plays 48:02

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Send us a Text Message. In this episode, we look at how our current concerns with identity politics intersects with those of Shakespeare's plays which portray sexist, racist, or anti-Semitic material. Fair warning: this episode will deal with language and tropes that some may find uncomfortable I Hate Talking A podcast about talking, etymology, fru…

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Shakespeare's The Tragedy of Macbeth: A Love Story 1:02:58

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Send us a Text Message. Is Shakespeare's darkest tragedy a cautionary tale about ambition? a bit of Jacobean mythmaking? Or is it the portrait of a deeply committed marriage gone catastrophically wrong? With apologies for all the appalling accents . . . . Performance Clip: Macbeth with Orson Welles, Fay Bainter, and the Mercury Acting Co. Mercury T…

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Who is There?: Shakespeare's The Tragedy of Hamlet 1:01:34

5M ago1:01:34

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Send us a Text Message. Shakespeare's Hamlet has not been out of production for over four centuries and its profound examination of the human condition continues to capture the hearts and minds of people the world over. Join me in Elsinore as we think about what some have called the greatest drama in history -- perhaps even the greatest literary ac…

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The First Anglican Christmas Carol 15:08

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Send us a Text Message. Happy Christmas and a Merry New Year! Here's a little subcast episode on poet Nahum Tate's "While Shepherds Watched Their Flocks," the first Christmas carol sanctioned by the Anglican Church around the turn of the 18th century. Recording: "While Shepherds Watched Their Flocks by Night" THE B.B.C. CHORUS; Berkeley Mason Write…

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Honor, Ethics, and Assassination: Shakespeare's Julius Caesar 41:01

6M ago41:01

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Send us a Text Message. Is political violence ever justified? Who decides? And what ethical systems can evaluate the justice of such acts? Today, we look at the ethics driving the characters of Shakespeare's The Tragedy of Julius Caesar. I Hate Talking A podcast about talking, etymology, frustrating topics, current events, and more. Listen on: Appl…

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Patrick McDonough and R.J. Joseph | Hot Iron and Cold Blood: An Anthology of the Weird West 34:10

6M ago34:10

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Molly talks with Patrick McDonough and R.J. Joseph about their anotholgy, "Hot Iron and Cold Blood: An Anthology of the Weird West". About "Hot Iron and Cold Blood" Desperados and yellow-bellies be warned: These ain’ t your typical westerns… Herein find legendary masters of anomalous Western and Horror stories— along with a posse of budding word-sl…

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Happy 400th! Shakespeare's First Folio 24:19

6M ago24:19

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Send us a Text Message. Welcome to the Subcast! On today's bonus episode, I give a little poddie-training on perhaps the most significant publishing event in English literature: the presentation of the First Folio of Shakespeare's plays. I Hate Talking A podcast about talking, etymology, frustrating topics, current events, and more. Listen on: Appl…

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"I am a woman; when I think I must speak": Shakespeare's Rosalind and Beatrice 41:02

6M ago41:02

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Send us a Text Message. In this episode, we'll look at two women who are generally regarded as among the greatest female characters ever written: Rosalind from Shakespeare's As You Like It and Beatrice from his Much Ado About Nothing. Their wisdom, intelligence, and emotional depth challenge Renaissance gender assumptions and inaugurate a line of d…

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Happy Thanksgiving! George Herbert's "Gratefulness" 7:11

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Send us a Text Message. 17th-century poet and priest George Herbert offers a playful poem reminding us to strive for gratefulness. I am, myself, very grateful for all the support you all have offered me. Thank you so much! Additional sound: "Mahna Mahna" from The Muppet Show (1977). Downloaded from Internet Archive. Support the Show. Please like, s…

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BettyJoyce Nash | "Everybody Here Is Kin" 30:31

6M ago30:31

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Molly talks with author BettyJoyce Nash about her book, "Everybody Here Is Kin". About "Everybody Here Is Kin" On Boneyard Island, Georgia, where everyone's weirdly kin, 13-year-old Lucille is marooned when her mother goes AWOL with an old flame, leaving Lucille with only her father's ashes, two half-siblings, and Will, the misanthropic manager of …

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Sariah Wilson | "The Paid Bridesmaid" 31:39

6M ago31:39

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Molly talks with author Sariah Wilson about her book, "The Paid Bridesmaid". Order "The Paid Bridesmaid" from an independent bookseller at this link: https://bookshop.org/a/10588/9781542030564 or at Amazon right here https://amzn.to/3i9INWy About The Paid Bridesmaid Rachel Vinson is a bridesmaid for hire: part confidante, part wedding planner, and …

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Kimberly Giarratano | Death of A Dancing Queen: A Billie Levine Mystery 30:17

6M ago30:17

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Molly talks with author Kimberly Giarratano about her book "Death of A Dancing Queen: A Billie Levine Mystery" About Death of A Dancing Queen After her mother’s Alzheimer’s diagnosis, Billie Levine revamped her grandfather’s private investigation firm and set up shop in the corner booth of her favorite North Jersey deli hoping the free pickles and …

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Shakespeare's Henriad 37:25

7M ago37:25

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Send us a Text Message. In today's discussion, we take a look at the character of Henry, Prince of Wales, who will become King Henry V in the group of plays including Henry IV, parts 1 and 2, and Henry V, sometimes called "The Henriad." I Hate Talking A podcast about talking, etymology, frustrating topics, current events, and more. Listen on: Apple…

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Justin O. Rose | Hammer of Gath: A Tale of Rehavan 32:13

6M ago32:13

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About Hammer of Gath: A Tale of Rehavan In a time millennia before the Golden Iris reigned supreme, before Salinor and the race of men ever dreamed of nationhood, the elven empire of Elisidor stands as Rehavan’s greatest power. To their east lies the ocean, to their west lies Gath, the sprawling democracy of the minotaurs, their only option for exp…

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Henriette Lazaridis | Terra Nova 32:05

6M ago32:05

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Molly talks with author Henriette Lazaridis about her book "Terra Nova". About Terra Nova The year is 1910, and two Antarctic explorers, Watts and Heywoud, are racing to the South Pole. Back in London, Viola, a photo-journalist, harbors love for them both. In Terra Nova, Henriette Lazaridis seamlessly ushers the reader back and forth between the au…

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Elizabeth Winthrop Alsop | Daughter of Spies: Wartime Secrets, Family Lies 31:06

6M ago31:06

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Molly talks with author Elizabeth Winthrop Alsop about her book "Daughter of Spies: Wartime Secrets, Family Lies". About Daughter of Spies: Wartime Secrets, Family Lies As a child, Elizabeth Winthrop Alsop, along with her five brothers, was raised to revere the tribal legends of the Alsop and Roosevelt families. Her parents' marriage, lived in the …

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Nuzo Onoh Discusses Her Book "A Dance of the Dead" and African Horror 30:13

6M ago30:13

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About A Dance of the Dead On a moon-lit night, Diké , heir to the Kingdom and leader of the terrifying warrior cult, the Ogwumii, falls asleep inside his bedroom. He wakes up to find himself trapped within the secret shrine of the village deity, a dark cave forbidden to all save the powerful witchdoctors. Overnight, the mighty warrior-prince become…

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Enrica Jang: Director of Poe House 28:20

6M ago28:20

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Molly interviews Enrica Jang, the director of Poe House, about the International Edgar Allan Poe Festival and the 5th Annual Saturday Poe “Visiter” Awards. Website: https://poefestinternational.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/poefestintl Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/poefestinternational/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/poebaltimore YouT…

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Happy Halloween from Herrick's "The Hag"! 10:35

7M ago10:35

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Send us a Text Message. Trick or treat! Here's a bone-us episode on Robert Herrick's "The Hag," about a witch's night ride with the Devil! Support the Show. Please like, subscribe, and rate the podcast on Apple, Spotify, Google, or wherever you listen. Thank you! Email: classicenglishliterature@gmail.com Follow me on Instagram, Facebook, Tik Tok, a…

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Despair and Damnation: Marlowe's The Tragical History of Dr. Faustus 38:13

7M ago38:13

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Send us a Text Message. Here's a good one for the Halloweeny season: Christopher Marlowe's most famous play. A scholar sells his soul to the Devil for ultimate knowledge and power! Correction: In this episode, I misidentify the author of "The Devil and Tom Walker" as Nathaniel Hawthorne. It is, of course, Washington Irving. Extra musical selection …

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Argita and Detina Zalli discuss their book, "Good Morning, Hope" 31:32

6M ago31:32

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About "Good Morning, Hope" The inspiring true story of the Zalli family, forced to rebuild their lives in a new, uncertain land. Born in poverty-stricken Albania, twin sisters Argita and Detina Zalli always dreamed of becoming doctors. But when the government collapsed, plunging the country into anarchy and civil war, the twins’ dream unraveled alo…

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Andrew Hiller discusses his book Pitter Patty Finds Another Day 33:04

6M ago33:04

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Molly talks with Andrew Hiller about his creartive life and Pitter Patty Finds Another Day. About Pitter Patty Finds Another Day Pitter Patty is a sad little cloud looking for a friend, but people are not friendly to rain clouds and keep singing to her to "come back another day." Can this little cloud ﬁnd a friend? Can she make it to another day? C…

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Ananda Lima discusses her book, "Mother/land" 31:45

7M ago31:45

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Molly talks with author Ananda Lima about her book, "Mother/land". Order "Mother/land" from an independent bookseller at this link: https://bookshop.org/a/10588/9781625570260 or at Amazon right here https://amzn.to/3F82UgN About Mother/land MOTHER/LAND is focused on the intersection of motherhood and immigration and its effects on a speaker's relat…

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Tommy and Charlie Greenwald | "The Rescues Finding Home" 37:33

7M ago37:33

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Molly talks with Tommy and Charlie Greenwald about their book, "The Rescues Finding Home" Order "The Rescues Finding Home" from an independent bookseller at this link: https://bookshop.org/a/10588/9781636550763 or at Amazon right here https://amzn.to/3Q13Qrz About The Rescues Finding Home Two shelter dogs await adoption in this early reader story a…

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Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet: A Tragedy of Sonnet-Lovers 32:20

8M ago32:20

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Send us a Text Message. Does Romeo and Juliet even need an introduction? Well, this time on the poddie, we'll look at the play's tragic lovers through the lens of the Renaissance sonnet, how that poem style's postures shapes the action, making character fate. I Hate Talking A podcast about talking, etymology, frustrating topics, current events, and…

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Christopher Paolini Discusses His Books "Murtagh: The World of Eragon" and "Fractal Noise: A Fractalverse Novel" 33:36

8M ago33:36

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About the author Christopher Paolini is the creator of the World of Eragon and the Fractalverse. Holder of the Guinness World Record for youngest author of a bestselling series. Qualified for marksman in the Australian army. Scottish laird. Dodged gunfire . . . more than once. As a child was chased by a moose in Alaska. Has his name inscribed on Ma…

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Vanessa Riley discusses her book, "Murder in Westminster" 31:06

8M ago31:06

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Molly talks with author Vanessa Riley about her book, "Murder in Westminster". About Murder in Wesminster Discovering a body on her property presents Lady Abigail Worthing with more than one pressing problem. The victim is Juliet, the wife of her neighbor, Stapleton Henderson. Although Abigail has little connection with the lady in question, she ex…

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