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Prose Society with Eli Rallo

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Pride and Prejudice
Love Island
Waist Deep
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American Cheating

If your bookshelf and your For You Page are equally important to your personality… welcome home. This is Prose Society — a weekly podcast by Eli Rallo that’s part book club, part group chat for thought daughters, pop culture scholars, and anyone who thinks Pride and Prejudice and Love Island deserve the same level of discourse. See you between the pages!

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Latest Episodes

This week's Culture Catch-Up is a big one. We dig into the 25th anniversary of 9/11 and what it means to reflect on it depending on where you grew up, unpack the backlash over the Sydney Sweeney sports betting ad and the "choice feminism" debate, and... more

This week on Prose Society, we're joined by writer, content creator, and sociologist Josh Lora (@tellthebeees) — one of our favorite voices covering books, culture, and internet discourse across TikTok and Substack.

We dig into Josh's journey from ... more

This week's Culture Catch-Up covers a lot of ground: personal life updates and housewarming plans, honoring Dolly Parton and the recent losses in music and theater, the Met Gala's controversial theme change, Ariana Grande's ongoing scrutiny and the d... more

This episode is all about Amy Chozick's debut fiction novel, With Friends Like You — a sharp, darkly funny thriller about new motherhood, capitalist excess, and a narrator you can't quite trust. I'm breaking down the plot, the characters (including o... more

Journalist-turned-novelist Amy Chozick (Chasing Hillary, The Girls on the Bus) joins us to discuss her debut novel, With Friends Like You. We talk about leaving hard-news journalism for fiction, the surprising freedom of writing something that isn't ... more

Welcome to Prose Society — the book club, community, and weekly culture podcast you didn't know you needed. In this debut episode, Eli opens up about why it took months to bring the show back (hint: business negotiations), what to expect each month (... more

Welcome to Prose Society. Each month we pick one featured book together, then spend the weeks going far beyond the pages — the ideas, the characters, the culture, the conversations that make a great book worth obsessing over. New episodes every Wedne... more

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Recent Guests

Josh Lora
Writer, content creator and reader; MS in social research from Hunter College
Forbes contributor (mentioned); writer/creator
Episode: Waist Deep, Love Island Drama & the Sociology of American Cheating with Josh Lora
Amy Chozick
American journalist, author, and screenwriter; author of Chasing Hillary; debut novel with Friends Like You
Journalist, Author, Screenwriter
Episode: Amy Chozick: Trading Politics for Fiction, Pub Day Jitters, and Writing Her Debut Novel

Host

Eli Rallo
Host of Prose Society; leads discussions blending books, culture, and celeb discourse; NYC-based.

Reviews

3.8 out of 5 stars from 53 ratings
  • girl…

    this is so bad, I feel bad for

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    Podcastlistener_doglover007
    United States19 days ago
  • You are my everything!!

    Genuinely I’m obsessed with this podcast! Keep the episodes coming we need more more and more!! You’re doing an amazing job and I’m obsessed with your thought process, your content, the way you talk about books, all of it. I also love your happy positive energy! It is really rubbing up on me. Keep the episode’s coming!🩷🩷🩷🩷

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    5
    Elizibeth🦄🦄
    United States20 days ago
  • Eh

    It’s ok. I like the premise of the show but too much attention is paid to those that can see the screen. This is on a Podcast service so those of us not watching, makes it annoying

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    2
    Jess6103
    United States21 days ago
  • Like it but too many ads

    So many ads for such a short episode. Hoping this isn’t typical

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    souplover61
    United Statesa month ago

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Listeners praise the host's energy and approachable analysis that makes literary topics feel accessible.
Some listeners mention ads can feel excessive for shorter episodes.
Fans appreciate the blend of literary discussion and pop culture commentary, plus open, community-friendly vibes.
Audience notes strong engagement and insight, with guests adding valuable perspectives.

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Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Waist Deep, Love Island Drama & the Sociology of American Cheating with Josh Lora
Q: What is an underrated book you wish more people would read?
Read Seating Arrangements by Maggie Shipstead was recommended as a sharp, wedding-centered novel that quietly explores family dynamics and the mechanics of social performance.
Waist Deep, Love Island Drama & the Sociology of American Cheating with Josh Lora
Q: What is one popular TV show, film, or book that you just don't get?
The guest expressed that while he understands the appeal of heated rivalries, he has nuanced critiques and asks for nuance rather than blanket dismissal, acknowledging certain franchises for their complexity.
Waist Deep, Love Island Drama & the Sociology of American Cheating with Josh Lora
Q: Who is your favorite person who's ever been on a reality TV screen?
The guest highlighted complex, memorable figures from reality TV, suggesting that those who feel authentic and have lasting cultural impact resonate most, even if controversial.
Amy Chozick: Trading Politics for Fiction, Pub Day Jitters, and Writing Her Debut Novel
Q: What inspired you to move from journalism to writing a novel on pub day?
She had long carried a novel idea and finally found space to commit during the Hollywood writers' strike, using the pause to develop the story and decide to write the book fully before selling it.

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A thoughtful, culture-forward show that mixes in-depth literary analysis with pop culture commentary. Episodes typically pair book discussions with wider cultural conversations—especially around fashioning identity, media discourse, and the role of literature in everyday life—often tying fiction to contemporary TV and celebrity culture. The format highlights a focus on accessible intellectual debate, openness to diverse authors, and a willingness to blend highbrow books with lowbrow media topics, making it appealing to readers who enjoy lively, cross-genre conversations. A standout trait is the host's charismatic facilitation and emphasis on community, updates on show direction, and multi-platform reach that keeps long-form storytelling pai... more

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