
Discussing genre literature.
| Publishes | Twice monthly | Episodes | 72 | Founded | 3 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | BooksEducationArts | |||

We finish JRR Tolkien’s The Hobbit.
Content warnings for: racism.
Next episode we’ll read Notes, Foreword, Prologue, BOOK ONE I – IV of The Fellowship of the Ring.
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We read chapters X – XIV of JRR Tolkien’s The Hobbit.
Content warnings for: racism.
Next episode we’ll read through the end of The Hobbit.
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The show is ho... more
We read chapters V – IX of JRR Tolkien’s The Hobbit.
Content warnings for: racism.
Next episode we’ll read chapters X – XIV.
You can go to patreon.com/rangedtouch to support the show and access the bonus episode feed.
The show is hosted by Camero... more
We read chapters I – IV of JRR Tolkien’s The Hobbit.
Content warnings for: racism.
Next episode we’ll read chapters V – IX.
You can go to patreon.com/rangedtouch to support the show and access the bonus episode feed.
The show is hosted by Cameron... more
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In an app on the phone lives a podcast. Not a nasty manosphere podcast full of incels and drunk uncles, but a literary criticism podcast, and that means comfort. Here is found time travelling fantasy football dragon lords, baby babies, and long analyses of how certain genres are created and broken (and created again).
In all seriousness this is a nice mix of pop literature analysis, a sprinkling of academic critique and friendly banter from people who seem to genuinely get along.
I look forward to this podcast every fortnight. The hosts complement each other well; I find their personal histories with and opinions of each work engaging and their insight into its cultural context, influences, and impact very interesting. I also find the diversions into hypothetical IP crossovers to be a lot of fun. For example, I eagerly anticipate the next pitch to follow: Tomie in X-Men, Tomie in a team-based first-person shooter, Tomie in Hellstar Remina, and Tomie in the Neuromancer un... more
Ther are far to many political views and just the hosts try to be coy about to make this into anything actually good or analytical or tolkiens work . Austin in particular has. Chip on his shoulder that perhaps make him unsuitable to be on this show . Constantly trying to find racial or cultural discrepancies in a work that is almost 100 years old
This podcast is so good it convinced me I would enjoy rewatching The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey
Since listening, my knowledge has become so enriched I have finally graduated from my apprenticeship and will no longer have to wear the shame of burdensome shirts!
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Focused on genre literature, this podcast features in-depth discussions about iconic works and authors, particularly those of Alan Moore and other significant figures in the comic genre. The hosts engage listeners by analyzing themes such as identity, societal norms, existentialism, and the narrative structures within these works. Each episode presents a blend of scholarly critique and humor, creating an inviting atmosphere for both casual readers and literary enthusiasts. Unique to the series is the hosts' ability to connect historical contexts to contemporary societal issues, offering fans of literature a fresh perspective on genre storytelling.
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