
Words About Books is a podcast where two wannabe writers read and discuss books. Read along with us, or just enjoy the show! New episodes every Sunday.
| Publishes | Twice weekly | Episodes | 368 | Founded | 6 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | ArtsBooksLeisure | |||

We begin our series on Arthur Conan Doyle's history of spiritualism. In this episode we cover a bit of the pre-history of the movement, discussing three notable mediumistic awakenings before THE HYDESVILLE INCIDENT (that we all remember, because it c... more
We conclude our discussion of The Exorcist. Will good triumph over evil? The answer may confuse you.
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We spend a long time bringing Nate up to speed on Christianity. Then we spend a long time talking about The Exorcist.
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Well, hey guys, you know, they can't all be winners. Sometimes you try something thinking it will be fun and it turns into more of what we in the podcasting biz call "a learning experience." And that's what Jeff the Killer: Scars of Corruption is: a ... more
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Sometimes Nate keeps interrupting Ben & it’s annoying. That being said, I like their dynamic & personalities.
Two friends discuss a book while occasionally interjecting with jokes or banter.
Idk if it’s just the episode I listened to (the first Poppy War episode), but there didn’t seem to be much charisma between the hosts and with the amount of times it’s brought up that “I have a masters already so at least I have that over her” or “she’s really young, she might do this trilogy fast but struggle with the next work,” it comes off as two guys being snarky/jealous about another author. I couldn’t finish the episode—some of what they started to talk about re:the wars in China, and how... more
Surprisingly solid narrative analysis while also making lots of jokes about funny aspects of books. Edutainment? The hosts would probably be horrified to be described as such.
Ben and Nate, hosts of the podcast, highlight all aspects of great reads and more in this can’t miss podcast! The hosts and expert guests offer insightful advice and information that is helpful to anyone that listens!
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Apple Podcasts | #183 |
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