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READING 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

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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

For the podcast's 60th episode we are finally able to develop a lengthy and thorough discussion of The Passenger, McCarthy's penultimate novel from 2022.  I'm joined by two returning guests of the podcast: Dr. Lydia Cooper is a professor of American ... more

Episode 60 of READING McCARTHY sees the return of one of my favorite guests, Dr. Stacey Peebles. In addition to her many other roles described below, she is the preeminent expert on McCarthy’s work in screenplays.  Please join us for a consideration ... more

The 58th episode brings back the excellent Dr. Dianne Luce to discuss with us McCarthy’s 2006 play The Sunset Limited (or is it a novel in dramatic form?). Produced first by the Steppenwolf Theater in Chicago in May of 2006, it later went on to open ... more

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Recent Guests

Russell Hillier
Professor of English at Providence College, author of works on Cormac McCarthy.
Providence College
Episode: Episode 61: Part One of Seeking Guidance for THE COUNSELOR
Dianne Luce
A founding member and past president of the Cormac McCarthy Society, author of multiple works on McCarthy.
Episode: Episode 61: Part One of Seeking Guidance for THE COUNSELOR
Bryan Giemza
Provost Fellow for Outreach Engagement at Texas Tech University, author and editor of academic books.
Texas Tech University
Episode: Episode 61: Part One of Seeking Guidance for THE COUNSELOR
Lydia Cooper
Professor of American Literature and Director of the Cork Reclamation at Seattle University
Seattle University
Episode: Episode 60: Riding Shotgun on THE PASSENGER with Lydia Cooper and Brent Cline
Brent Cline
Associate Professor of English at Hillsdale College
Hillsdale College
Episode: Episode 60: Riding Shotgun on THE PASSENGER with Lydia Cooper and Brent Cline
Stacey Peebles
HW Stodghill and Adele H Stodghill Professor of English and Director of Film Studies at Centre College in Kentucky
Centre College
Episode: Episode 59: The Big Screen Beckons--McCarthy's Screenplays with Stacey Peebles
Dr. Dianne Luce
A leading scholar in Cormac McCarthy studies, founding member and past president of the Cormac McCarthy Society, editor, and author of multiple works on McCarthy
Episode: Episode 58: Staying off the Tracks of THE SUNSET LIMITED with Dianne Luce
Katie Salzmann
Lead archivist at The Wittliff Collections
The Wittliff Collections at Texas State University
Episode: Episode 57: The Wittliff with Lead Archivist Katie Salzmann
Jonathan Elmore
Associate Professor of English at Louisiana Tech University
Louisiana Tech University
Episode: Episode 56: The Brothers Elmore Flip a Coin with No Country for Old Men

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Scott Yarbrough
Host of Reading McCarthy, engaging deeply with the works and themes of Cormac McCarthy.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 346 ratings
  • Excellent stuff covering one of the best authors!

    Podcast Addict
    5
    SeeElAy
    7 months ago
  • 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 Podcasts
    5
    Cracky Wainwright
    United Statesa year ago
  • A gift to the world

    This is crack for McCarthy fans.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    NicolasAJD
    United Statesa year ago
  • Spoilers

    Scott Yarbrough, the God

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    1988pens
    United Statesa year ago
  • McCarthy needs unite!

    I love this podcast. And that is all.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Sam9979
    United Statesa year ago

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Listeners appreciate the depth of analysis provided on Cormac McCarthy's works.
The host is praised for being knowledgeable and engaging, with the ability to make complex literary themes accessible.
Some criticism exists regarding the tendency of discussions to include spoilers, which could be frustrating for new readers of McCarthy's novels.
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Episode 58: Staying off the Tracks of THE SUNSET LIMITED with Dianne Luce
Q: Where would you put the play in his overall body of work?
The play is probably McCarthy's best dramatic work and offers a more intimate access to his philosophical meditation than his extended novels.
Episode 58: Staying off the Tracks of THE SUNSET LIMITED with Dianne Luce
Q: Can you give us a general but just plot summary of the play?
The play is about two men in an unforgiving environment trying to create meaning about their lives, or to create meaning for their lives.
Episode 59: The Big Screen Beckons--McCarthy's Screenplays with Stacey Peebles
Q: Can you briefly describe Whales and Men?
It's an intersection of characters concerned about the plight of whales, featuring long conversations about human-animal relationships and ecology.
Episode 59: The Big Screen Beckons--McCarthy's Screenplays with Stacey Peebles
Q: How do you see McCarthy's interest in writing screenplays coming about?
He has been interested in film for pretty much his whole career, especially after The Gardener's Son.

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