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Get Lit Podcast

Steph Svarz
Sinclair Lewis
Marianne Moore
Margaret Fuller
Dorothy Thompson
Ben Jonson
Astrid Lindgren
Babbitt
Main Street
Russian Literature
Literature
John Muir
Pippi Longstocking
Transcendentalism
American Literature
Women's Rights
Chicagoland
Reader's Choice Award Program
Sherwood Anderson
Winesburg, Ohio
Nazism

"Welcome back to Get Lit, the literary podcast where we discuss famous works of literature and the authors who wrote them..."

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For our final episode, we're celebrating seven years of Get Lit with an exploration of our statistics, a few games and great trivia, a few guest stars (thank you Dan, Ailey, and Jack!), and our reflections and gratitude! We're so so s... more

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Our live episode is now live! Jon and Steph attempt to capture roughly 3,000 years of literary history in under an hour! We answer our listener AMA questions, play games, and celebrate our community in this special penultimate episode... more

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Need to be inspired this week? Look no further than our author this week, Christine de Pisan! de Pisan was a poet, novelist, and biographer who used her voice and talents with a pen to advocate for women all over Europe. Her early fem... more

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This week, Jon takes over and presents a biography of David Foster Wallace. This thinker, writer, and teacher, had a fraught legacy in spite of his short and relatively tragic life. He asks us to consider this author, his work, and hi... more

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Recent Guests

Ailey Yamamoto
A frequent guest host on Get Lit Podcast, former host of 'Ghosts in the Closet' podcast
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Dan Esquivel
A recurring guest on Get Lit Podcast and participant in various episodes
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Jamie Jones
Author and English professor, specializing in American literature and the literature of the ocean
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Episode: Get Lit Episode 266: Jamie Jones

Hosts

Steph Svars
Host of the literary podcast, known for engaging discussions and insightful perspectives on classic and contemporary literature.
John Stricker
Co-host of the podcast, brings a dynamic presence with a focus on historical literary contexts and author biographies.

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 68 ratings
  • Great show!!

    Can you guys please do Tolstoy? I’m reading death of Ivan Ilyich in 5 weeks and I want to know a little more about him.

    Thanks for doing him!!! Just wondering…thoughts about doing Joseph Conrad??

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    TommyT0505
    United Statesa year ago
  • Great show!!

    Can you guys please do Tolstoy? I’m reading death of Ivan Ilyich in 5 weeks and I want to know a little more about him.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    TommyT0505
    United Statesa year ago
  • Noël Coward: Rich biography

    I returned from NYC to my home in Chicago with a rich curiosity about the history of Broadway. I toured “Ten Chimneys,” the Wisconsin country home of Alfred Lunt and Joan Fontanne and took note of several adoring portraits of Noël Coward with Lunt and Fontanne. It was apparent that he was a frequent guest and perhaps a lover… unsubstantiated but Coward wrote “Design For Living” for the trio that likely had some bearing in reality. Jon’s City Lit bio of Coward was just what I hoped to find. It he... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    sbstarr
    United States2 years ago
  • Eudora Welty

    Great bio on Eudora Welty, but there were a couple of facts that got mixed up in the podcast: 1) Her house is a museum but she donated it to the Mississippi Department of Archives & History (not the State Conservation Society) along with all of her correspondence, manuscripts, and photographs which can also be viewed on MDAH’s website in the Digital Archives. It is one of the world’s largest most intact literary collections in an archive; 2) in The Optimist’s Daughter, Laurel actually visits bot... more

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    weltyfan
    United States2 years ago
  • So lovely!

    It’s such a gentle and charismatic introduction to an era of literature in which I never feel welcomed. So grateful for such a passionate pair of artists.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    dbesqui
    United States3 years ago

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Episodes are praised for their depth and detail on lesser-known authors and literary movements, appealing to literary buffs and casual readers alike.
The podcast fosters a sense of community among literature enthusiasts, often prompting discussions on societal issues related to the literature being discussed.
Listeners appreciate the informative yet entertaining delivery of literary insights, highlighting the hosts' engaging styles and banter.

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Get Lit Episode 301: A Very Lit-erary Hanukkah
Q: Which classic picture book character was the star of a 2012 Hanukkah book?
Curious George.
Get Lit Episode 301: A Very Lit-erary Hanukkah
Q: Which author wrote The Gift of the Magi?
Oh, Henry.
Get Lit Episode 266: Jamie Jones
Q: How do you see artists, authors, and other makers and creators reinterpreting Melville in today's society?
Many are emphasizing the environmental dimensions of Moby Dick and the multiracial crew on whaling ships, as well as the queer relationships depicted in the story.
Get Lit Episode 266: Jamie Jones
Q: What are some of the things about the sensation or connection between whales and the ocean?
Whales belong to a classification of animals that some scientists call charismatic megafauna, making them easy to rally public support around.

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A literary-focused podcast explores significant works of literature and authorial insights, tackling a wide range of topics from historical literary figures to contemporary discussions on censorship and the evolution of book design. Hosts engage in thoughtful banter while providing deep dives into the rich narratives of renowned authors, often highlighting the cultural and societal impacts of their work. The discussions reflect on themes such as gender roles, identity, and the intersection of literature with social justice, making it unique in its blend of entertainment and educational content.

Listeners can anticipate a mix of well-researched biographical accounts, analyses of literary movements, and explorations of how history shapes lit... more

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