UlyssesIn80-Reading James Joyce Masterpiece in 80 Days
mark sanford grossReady to embark on an epic literary adventure or maybe just learn what all the Ulysses buzz is about? Join your Ulysses80 team – Cliona O'Farrelly and Mark Sanford Gross – as we delve into James Joyce's Ulysses!
Starting June 1st, 2025, we're reading "Ulysses In 80 Days," finishing August 19th. Expect insightful discussions on the journey, fun detours, and recaps of our weekly chats with scholar... more
| Publishes | Monthly | Episodes | 22 | Founded | a year ago |
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In Season 3, Episode 2 of Ulysses in 80, Mark Sanford Gross and Cliona O'Farrelly welcome Robert Nicholson—writer, curator, and one of Dublin's most respected guides to the world of James Joyce.
For nearly fifty years, Robert has been walking the st... more
Recorded during the opening week of the 2026 Ulysses in 80 global reading, this conversation brings together Mark Sanford Gross, Cliona O'Farrelly, and Professor Sam Slote of Trinity College Dublin to begin an eighty-day journey through James Joyce's... more
A mosaic of voices from the Ulysses in 80 community sharing spontaneous thoughts on how they read James Joyce’s Ulysses.
New readers. First-time readers. Returning readers.
No one prepared for this episode. The reflections here emerged in the momen... more
The 2026 season opens with this podcast.
Ulysses in 80 is a global reading of James Joyce’s Ulysses, now in its fifth year, moving through the book together over eighty days.
This episode gathers twenty-four voices — all participants in the global ... more
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- Great examination of Ulysses
A fantastic resource for readers of the James Joyce classic, Ulysses. Also a solid accompaniment to the Facebook group dedicated to reading the massive tome in 80 days.
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United States10 months ago - Joyful Joyce!
What a gift my wife, Ann, and I have been given by Cliona O’Farrelly and Mark Sanford Gross! We’ve been huge Joyce fans for decades and started celebrating Bloomsday in our village 14 years ago with a walk that has become the James Joyce Jaunt, an excerpted dramatization of about 15 scenes from the novel. While we thought we had a good understanding of the book, we were floored by what we’re learning each day of the 80-day journey. And these podcasts are icing on the cake. Brava Cliona and Bravo... more
Apple Podcasts5DanD 10/28United Statesa year ago - Fun and Entertaining
When I tried reading Ulysses in the past, it was a stumbling journey of starts and stops and then abandonment. Recently, partly because of this wonderful podcast hosted and presented by Mark Sanford Gross, I have picked up a fresh copy of Ulysses and have been enjoying the path through the amazing language. This podcast has erudite Joyce scholars as guest speakers, as well as thoughts and words from ordinary folk who have been reading 10 pages a day and then taking part in the weekly worldwide Z... more
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A scholarly, community-driven journey through Joyce's Ulysses, delivered as a long-form reading project with weekly discussions, guest experts, and practical tips for navigating the novel's complexity. The show blends rigorous literary analysis with accessible, real-world engagement—think group reading strategies, audio-visual aids, and Bloomsday-inspired events—all streaming in a warm, collaborative format. Listeners clearly value the mix of academic insight, personal reading journeys, and a global, participatory ethos, making the series especially appealing to dedicated Joyce readers, literature students, and culturally curious newcomers seeking structured guidance and community. A notable strength is the sustained, multi-episode explorat... more
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