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| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 640 | Founded | 12 years ago |
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As February draws to a close, we’re taking a listen back at some of the conversations we’ve had over the past month on The TLS Podcast.
We listen back to Nick Enfield exploring the benefits of playing games, Mary Hitchman on the history of humanity'... more
This week, novelist Francis Spufford explains why the Blitz proved fertile territory for fantasy and the occult; and Darra Goldstein on the hidden properties of kimchi and sourdough.
'Nonesuch', by Francis Spufford
'Adventures in Fermentation: Fro... more
This week, Peter Filkins, winner of the inaugural Freudenheim Translation Prize, joins us with chair of the judges Boyd Tonkin to talk about the mercurial genius of Elias Canetti; and a poem in praise of Tuesdays by Jamie McKendrick.
'The Book Again... more
This week, Mary Beard dons her VR set to experience a Roman cataclysm; and Mary Hitchman on the history of humanity's fascination with the moon.
'The Last Days of Pompeii: The immersive exhibition', Immerse LDN, Excel, London, until March 15
'The M... more
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Good guests and interviews but the opening chit chat between the two main hosts is not for me. I avoid podcasts which are more about the interaction between hosts than substance. I don’t care what these two have been up to in the last week. I fast forward past the small talk, which absolutely does not make me feel like part of their gang, to get to the point with this one if the topic looks worthwhile. The chatter does decrease once they get down to business but even so..
Almost always interesting literary discussions but the audio quality is so bad. Get a new audio engineer.
Good guests and interviews but the opening chit chat is not for me. I avoid podcasts which are more about the interaction between hosts than substance. I fast forward past the small talk to get to the point with this one. The chatter does cease once they get down to business
great show in spite of the awful jarring theme music
I love Lucy Dallas’ warmth and knowing - might she just host alone?
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The podcast provides in-depth discussions on a wide range of literary topics, often featuring critical insights from authors, scholars, and cultural commentators. Episodes explore notable literary works, analyze their cultural significance, and often delve into themes such as travel, motherhood, and the dynamics of literary adaptations. Unique highlights include conversations with contemporary authors about their creative processes and the reflection of societal issues in literature, making it a rich resource for book lovers and those interested in the intersection of literature and contemporary life.
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