The unofficial podcast of literary misfits everywhere who want to engage with books of "substance" (i.e. serious, respected, heavy, philosophical, classic), or at least considered such.
Publishes | Infrequently | Episodes | 114 | Founded | 10 years ago |
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Number of Listeners | Categories | BooksArtsFiction |
In this episode of The Books of Some Substance podcast, Nathan and David get into the first half of Fyodor Dostoevsky's masterpiece, The Brothers Karamazov (Books 1-6; Parts 1 and 2).
From the novel's dense, philosophical style and its stark contra... more
In this episode of the Books of Some Substance podcast, hosts Nathan Sharp and David Southard reunite with our old friend Eric Heiman (whose life and experiences connect closely to the novel on this episode) to discuss the intricate and poignant nove... more
Exploring 'One Hundred Years of Solitude' by Gabriel Garcia Marquez.
Join hosts David Southard and Nathan Sharp in the Books of Some Substance podcast as they kick off Season 3 with an in-depth discussion on Gabriel Garcia Marquez's seminal Latin A... more
Season Three: Family
The Books of Some Substance Podcast's third season is underway! David and Nathan are here to announce the season's theme of family and introduce the lineup of books they'll be reading and discussing.
The season opens with '10... more
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Been listening on and off to these dudes for years. A shame they lost Nick and are down to two, but Nathan and David are great at making the show conversational and philosophical, like chatting with friends about a good book.
If you read the book ahead, this is the podcast for you, so don’t expect long plot summaries. Instead it is conversation about big ideas and literary craft.
Keep up the great work!
Another great episode from the BOSS lads. Bring on series three!
You’ve been my partners in Proust as I work through In Search of Lost Time. You always seem to speak what’s in my heart and am embarrassed to admit but you also remind me of the beauty of the prose and flashes of incredible insight. I love hearing passages read aloud. This show is soul food.
I always look forward to hearing the podcast episode on the book after reading it. It has actually motivated me to finish reading the book even more. This podcast has helped me appreciate more variety of books, even if they may be challenging.
Agree,
Great work , Guys.
Fabulous discussion
Thank you
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Conversations explore a range of literary works, focusing on those deemed as "substantial," including classics, contemporary masterpieces, and philosophical texts. The hosts engage deeply with the themes, narratives, and characters in these works, providing personal insights and reflections that resonate with their own experiences. Notably, the episodes pivot on thought-provoking discussions regarding morality, existential questions, and the societal implications of the literature covered, making the content both intellectually stimulating and relatable for audiences who value literary depth and exploration.
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Books of Some Substance launched 10 years ago and published 114 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.
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