
In each episode I discuss around 100 pages from the works of American writers. Contact me at hundredpagescast@gmail.com
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For the next 10 episodes I will be reading Sven Beckert's Capitalism: A Global History, which covers the history of capitalism from its earliest origins to the present. It consolidates most of the findings in the recent "history of capitalism" trend ... more
A pretty short episode capping off this rather long series on James Scott and others.
Anna Tsing's thoughts on disturbed areas is amazing and relevant to how to make sense of our disrupted world.
I guess I was excited to start my look at Sven Beck... more
In this episode I look at The Mushroom at the End of the World by Anna Tsing. In this first half of the book we explore the human history of the matsutake mushroom. This great book will be the conclusion of this series that began with our look at The... more
The finale of my review of The Dawn of Everything by David Graeber and David Wengrove. In this section we look at the origins (or non-origins) of the state and return to the indigenous critique of Europe.
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I really appreciate the discussions on Lovecraft from an academic POV. The talks are always engaging and fun and I learn a lot and get new insights into the stories and Lovecraft himself. Like on Voluminous, Lovecraft’s ideas are often challenged, but I’m confident that if Lovecraft could see the state of the world today he’d feel absolutely vindicated. That aside, this is an amazing podcast and mandatory listening!
How does this have no reviews?! Entertaining and educational!
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The show centers on close readings of roughly 100 pages from American authors, often exploring big ideas in history, politics, and culture through deep-dive book discussions. Recent episodes gravitate toward expansive histories, from debates about civilization, state power, and urban development to radical critiques of progress, with guests and hosts unpacking complex theories in accessible ways. A standout trait is the methodical, page-by-page approach that blends scholarly context with lively commentary, making dense scholarship and interdisciplinary conversation approachable for curious readers and students. Potential listeners who enjoy long-form literary analysis, history, and political theory will likely find this format engaging and ... more
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