Master the 40: The Stories of F. Scott Fitzgerald
Kirk Curnutt and Robert TrogdonIn 1929 F. Scott Fitzgerald wrote Ernest Hemingway that because his short stories now earned $4000 a pop he was "an old whore" who had "mastered the 40 positions" when "in her youth one was enough." But were the upwards of 180 stories he cranked out when not writing The Great Gatsby really the work of a literary prostitute selling out his talent for a fast buck? Kirk Curnutt and Robert Trogdon don... more
| Publishes | Monthly | Episodes | 30 | Founded | 6 years ago |
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An underappreciated story that is sometimes overshadowed by 1930's "One Trip Abroad," "The Rough Crossing" first appeared in the Saturday Evening Post on June 8, 1929. It was based on the Fitzgeralds' own experiences on a transatlan... more
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F. Scott Fitzgerald's fantasy about a man born at seventy who ages backwards has become one of his most famous short stories, thanks in no small part to a certain 2008 movie starring Brad Pitt that was, honestly, kind of wishy-washy... more
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Published in Esquire in September 1937, "The Long Way Out" could possibly be the best F. Scott Fitzgerald short story nobody has ever paid attention to---not even seasoned scholars. Set in a sanitarium, the plot involves a traumatiz... more
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While we're editing our next episode (out before the end of the month!), we're very excited to share this adaptation of Fitzgerald's "The Dance," which first appeared in Red Book exactly 100 years ago. Although not widely known, "Th... more
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Apple Podcasts5Shaunyt94
Canada3 months ago - Thoroughly Enjoyable
Educating and enjoyable banter. Sometimes I join in on my own lol
Apple Podcasts5Ruby St. Diamond
United States2 years ago - Informative and Entertaining!
This is a great podcast about the short stories of F. Scott Fitzgerald. Each podcast provides great history, analysis, and background of each story and Fitzgerald’s life. After each episode, I find I have a page of notes regarding biographies, short stories, authors, and books that I would like to read that are mentioned in the podcast. Both professors provided extraordinary detail about Fitzgerald and the stories, as well as Fitzgerald’s contemporaries, such as Hemingway and other authors of... more
Apple Podcasts5Finnie55United States3 years ago - Discovering the Hidden Gems of Fitzgerald's Short Stories with Master the Forty
Master the 40 is a great podcast for fans of F. Scott Fitzgerald's short stories. Hosts Kirk Curnutt and Robert Trogdon offer insightful and engaging discussions of Fitzgerald's work, with a focus on the themes, literary devices, and historical context of each story.
I particularly enjoyed the episodes on "The Diamond as Big as the Ritz" and "The Curious Case of Benjamin Button." In the "Diamond" episode, Curnutt and Trogdon explore the story's satirical take on the American Dream, as well as F... more
Apple Podcasts5E from St. PaulUnited States3 years ago I am flying through this podcast after finding it. What a treasure and what an educational literary adventure. Jump on and enjoy.
Audible5Martha McIntoshUnited States3 years ago
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Two hosts explore Fitzgerald's short fiction through close reading, historical context, and publishing history, blending literary analysis with gossip and era-specific anecdotes. Episodes spotlight race, gender, and societal norms in a range of stories, while examining authors' careers, magazine markets, and the evolving boundaries between popular fiction and literature. The show's appeal lies in its lively banter, accessible scholarship, and ability to connect 1920s-30s culture to contemporary readers. A notable strength is pairing tight textual analysis with rich biographical and industry context, making it engaging for both literature students and general fans of the era.
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