Reading McCarthy
Scott Yarbrough and Guest HostsREADING MCCARTHY is a podcast devoted to the consideration and discussion of the works of one of our greatest American writers, Cormac McCarthy. Each episode will call upon different well-known Cormackian readers and scholars to help us explore different works and various essential aspects of McCarthy’s writing. (Note these episodes try to offer accessible literary criticism and may contain spoile... more
| Publishes | Monthly | Episodes | 64 | Founded | 5 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | ArtsSociety & CultureBooks | |||
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Last October while attending the American Literature Association fiction symposium in Santa Fe, New Mexico, I managed to sequester two live, dyed-in-the-wool employed philosophers who also happen to be Cormac McCarthy experts. My AV guy (which is me... more
Rick Wallach, one of the founding members of the Cormac McCarthy Society and, indeed, of McCarthy studies in general, passed away on January 27th at the age of 75. A former president of the Cormac McCarthy Society, Rick taught English at the Universi... more
After a long break in which your intrepid host has contended with everything from eye surgery to accreditation, the second part of the panel discussion on The Counselor is finally here.
Returning for the second part of his first appearance on the po... more
Full disclosure time here on the READING MCCARTHY podcast. When Ridley Scott’s film The Counselor arrived in theaters with its very own shiny McCarthy screenplay, I was underwhelmed. We’d been waiting for over half a decade for The Passenger and ha... more
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- A Podcast with Stellar Merits!
As a new fan and highly enthusiastic reader of Cormac, this is everything I could want in a show. Excellent guests, brilliant insights, great host. A podcast of which a scholarly genius like CM could be proud. Ride on, pardners!
Apple Podcasts5Cammcnann
United Statesa month ago - Highly informative
Great podcast! He has wonderful guests on each ep and Scott is no slouch himself. This has deepened my appreciation and fondness for McCarthy a lot. A true gem.
Apple Podcasts5Marmeladov49United States5 months ago Excellent stuff covering one of the best authors!
Podcast Addict5a year agoSeeElAy- His surgeons move about the world …
Dr. Yarbrough’s work and guests are really great. I always learn something and gather new insights with each episode. No kidding: this is my favorite podcast, and I’m always excited when a new episode is released. A++ —MPM, Alabama
Apple Podcasts5Cracky WainwrightUnited Statesa year ago - A gift to the world
This is crack for McCarthy fans.
Apple Podcasts5NicolasAJDUnited Statesa year ago
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A thoughtful, academically oriented show that explores Cormac McCarthy's body of work through literary analysis, philosophy, and interdisciplinary perspectives. Episodes feature scholars, critics, and writers who unpack themes, narrative structures, and contextual influences across McCarthy's novels and screenplays, often weaving in historical and philosophical references. The conversations are deep and rigorous but framed to be accessible to serious readers and students, with occasional personal anecdotes about conferences, editorial work, and the McCarthy scholarly community. A notable strength is the consistent presence of highly credentialed guests and a steady, knowledgeable host who fosters nuanced discussions while staying welcoming ... more
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2. Vernon Cisney
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