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 | ArtsBooksSociety & Culture | |||
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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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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 Podcasts5Marmeladov49
United States4 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 - Spoilers
Scott Yarbrough, the God
Apple Podcasts51988pensUnited Statesa year ago
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Apple Podcasts | #150 |  Canada/Arts/Books |
Apple Podcasts | #204 |  United Kingdom/Arts/Books |
Apple Podcasts | #31 |  Israel/Arts/Books |
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Focus centers on the literary works of Cormac McCarthy, an iconic American author, with episodes offering critical insights and discussions on his diverse oeuvre. Topics frequently include detailed examinations of his novels, philosophical underpinnings, and the unique stylistic elements that define his writing. The podcast features a range of experts, including scholars and academics, who provide accessibility to literary criticism while exploring complex themes, character analysis, and McCarthy's impact on contemporary literature. Notably, the discussions often contain spoilers for McCarthy's texts, requiring listeners to be familiar with his work to fully appreciate the depth of insights shared.
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Reading McCarthy launched 5 years ago and published 64 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.
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1. Marty Priola
2. Peter Josyph
3. Peter Joseph
4. Thomas Frye
5. Russell M. Hillier
6. Dianne Luce
7. Bryan A. Giemza
8. Russell Hillier
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