WINNOW: A Couple’s Close Reading of the Iliad and Odyssey
Owen and Isabella GemmerWelcome to WINNOW, a podcast where Owen and Isabella Gemmer read, recap, and discuss Homer’s two epic poems. New episodes every Friday will each cover one chapter. Whether you’re a first time Homer reader or are already a fan, we hope there will be something for you along the way.
| Publishes | Twice weekly | Episodes | 77 | Founded | a year ago |
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Enjoy Book 23 of Homer's Odyssey. These audiobooks are also available on YouTube with text on-screen.
Thank you to Project Gutenberg for the full text of the Samuel Butler (1900) translation.
Narrated by Owen Gemmer.
Content Warning: This episode contains descriptions of violence. Listen at your own discretion.
Odysseus is back in his true form in Book 22. His first act back in business is to kill almost everyone in his house. Ouch... how does this change our vi... more
Enjoy Book 22 of Homer's Odyssey. These audiobooks are also available on YouTube with text on-screen.
Thank you to Project Gutenberg for the full text of the Samuel Butler (1900) translation.
Narrated by Owen Gemmer.
It's the moment you've all been waiting for. The King is back in Book 21 of the Odyssey.
Listen to Book 22 of the Odyssey to be prepared for next week's episode on YouTube.
Watch this episode on YouTube.
Thank you to Nat Copeland for our theme son... more
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This has been a great podcast to accompany my reading of the Iliad. Looking forward to the Odyssey as well! I love Owen’s distaste for divine intervention and Isabella’s appreciation of the touch of magic.
Keep it up! Thank you both.
Apple Podcasts5Anegada Lobster
United States5 months ago - Love this podcast
I have wanted to read the Iliad for years and you two have finally made it possible. You do such a great job of breaking down the books and explaining a million little things I have missed..it makes the book so much more enjoyable! I am glad you two have found each other—you are the perfect pair..I am looking forward to starting The Odyssey next-thanks!
Apple Podcasts5CrankydonnaUnited States5 months ago
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A pair of hosts offer in-depth, chapter-by-chapter readings of Homer's epics, mixing close textual analysis with cultural and literary context. Episodes center on major scenes and characters (Patroclus, Achilles, Hector, gods), exploring themes like grief, glory, fate, and divine intervention, while weaving in humor and accessible explanations for readers new to the work. A notable strength is the duo's dynamic—balancing scholarly insight with relatable conversation—which makes complex classical literature feel approachable and engaging for both students and casual readers alike.
The show also frequently relates ancient events to modern ideas (participation in contests, leadership, and moral questions in myth), and occasionally contrasts c... more
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