
a book club, like oprah’s if oprah were two suburban guys from new jersey, or reese witherspoon’s if reese were two suburban guys from new jersey, except without the engine of fame that those two huge stars provide. but come on: oprah is not going to answer your emails. (trust us, we know.) every two weeks, a new book microscoped and surgeried by benevolent despot joey lewandowski and disgraced co... more
| Publishes | Twice monthly | Episodes | 145 | Founded | 5 years ago |
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we enter into 1993 with trainspotting by irvine welsh, which released on january 1. (whew, we just snuck in there!) after shreds fails to surface any 1993 facts, joey saves the day. we talk about a 90s novel set in the 90s, explore the irvine welsh s... more
our 1990s module continues with all the pretty horses by cormac mccarthy, marking a rapid return to his writing after covering blood meridian earlier this year. after discussing whether we could have approached “the border trilogy” in another way, we... more
we’ve progressed into 1991 to talk about mao ii by don delillo, and joey has finally done his due diligence and brought some 90s facts. we start things off by talking about whether or not it’s important to have historical context for the events cover... more
our 1990s module kicks off with vineland by thomas pynchon and an existential dilemma: are we starting off this module with a lie? after talking about getting our hands on media before its release date, we detour to discuss radiohead’s live “hail to ... more
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Engaging conversations about contemporary and classic literature characterize this podcast, blending humor and literary critique through the lens of two approachable hosts. Episodes frequently explore thought-provoking themes from books, including celebrity culture, identity, and societal challenges, while maintaining a lighthearted tone that is accessible to listeners. Unique to the format, each episode incorporates a playful element of crime, promising intriguing discussions that culminate in unexpected narratives ranging from mundane fraud to daring heists. The podcast aims to appeal to book lovers seeking both entertainment and deeper insights into the texts being discussed.
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