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 | Infrequently | Episodes | 67 | Founded | 6 years ago |
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| Categories | BooksArtsSociety & Culture | ||||
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After Cormac McCarthy’s death in June of 2023, his surviving family members were hit with a very complicated question: What in the world are we to do with all these books? In addition to the thousands upon thousands in his house, th... more
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This isn't a full and proper READING MCCARTHY episode (and thus not numbered!) but is a brief discussion of the book adaptation of a number of podcast episodes!
The Table of Contents of the book include (paraphrased to save space... more
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With this episode, READING MCCARTHY has discussed every novel published by Cormac McCarthy. Published in early December of 2022, STELLA MARIS was the last novel published by McCarthy in his lifetime. The second book in a pair of s... more
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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 A... more
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- What a wonderful podcast
If you love McCarthy, this is a such a great way to continue exploring his work. Very well produced and excellent guests.
Apple Podcasts5Bryce12321234
United Statesa month ago - My favorite lit podcast
Stellar and addicting podcast for any McCarthy fan. Scott Yarbrough is a wonderful host, who is like a bottomless well of McCarthy knowledge, but he always lets his guests shine, and effortlessly facilitates the insightful conversations with respect, kindness, and humor. This show has deepened my understanding and appreciation of McCarthy’s work - truly a treat.
Apple Podcasts5DaytonadaneUnited States3 months ago - 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 Podcasts5CammcnannUnited States5 months 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 States9 months ago Excellent stuff covering one of the best authors!
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- This show centers on in-depth discussions of Cormac McCarthy's works through interviews with scholars and readers from philosophy, literature, and film studies. Episodes frequently connect McCarthy's fiction to broader philosophical questions, literary history, and cross-disciplinary ideas, while also covering adaptations, screenplays, and conference communities. The host creates a welcoming, accessible environment that invites complex analyses without losing clarity for thoughtful listeners. A standout trait is the sustained emphasis on scholarly rigor paired with approachable dialogue and a strong sense of community around McCarthy studies.
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