Words To That Effect
Conor ReidWords To That Effect: Stories of the Fiction that Shapes Popular Culture. WTTE is a narrative storytelling show, hosted and produced by Conor Reid, that explores the intriguing places where fiction, history, science, and popular culture intersect and inspire. From the Victorian past to utopian futures, dinosaurs to detectives, zombies to mummies, how does literature shape our understanding of popu... more
| Publishes | Monthly | Episodes | 73 | Founded | 8 years ago |
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| Categories | BooksDocumentarySociety & CultureArts | ||||
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This is it, my brand new audiodrama, The Greatest Matter. There's murder and mystery, crime and conspiracy, gothic and ghosts - if you are a fan of Words To That Effect, I think you are going to like this!
You can listen to all the episodes and sub... more
So it's been a while! Here's a quick update of what's been going on over at WTTE HQ, including an announcement of my brand new audiodrama: The Greatest Matter. You can have a listen to the trailer and, if you like what you here, subscribe to the show... more
Unfortunately there aren't going to be any new episodes for a little while but have a listen to this short update letting you know what's going on at WTTE and where things are heading next.
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Dungeons & Dragons plays a huge part in fiction and popular culture more generally, but it is often overlooked or misunderstood. In this episode I gather together an experienced Dungeon Master and some complete novices (including myself) to play D&D ... more
From medieval ballads to the poetry of John Keats, stage productions to children’s songs, novels to comic books, silent movies to glorious technicolour, Disney classics to Kevin Costner blockbusters to Mel Brooks parodies to gritty reimaginings and l... more
What does the word "Gothic" mean to you? Gothic cathedrals and castles? Gothic fiction? Teenage goths dressed in black? Horror and the supernatural? This episode explores the origins of the gothic and one man's lasting influence on this most importan... more
A Word To That Effect is a new series of bonus mini-episodes about a single word or phrase with a distinctly literary origin. This week: serendipity.
WTTE is part of the HeadStuff Podcast Network. You can support the show and get bonus content and ... more
A Word To That Effect is a new series of bonus mini-episodes about a single word or phrase with a distinctly literary origin. This week: cliffhanger!
WTTE is part of the HeadStuff Podcast Network. You can support the show and get bonus content and ... more
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- Really Interesting
Really enjoy the format and breaking down of the aspects of fiction that are often taken for granted… by me anyway.
Apple Podcasts5Canadian Matt Mahon
Canada4 years ago - Interesting, intelligent and unexpected
It’s so good to stumble across a really good podcast like this one. The themes are interesting and always done well. The host is a great interviewer as well. He has a lovely voice, which makes it very easy on the ears. It’s unusual to find something that is as intelligent and well constructed as Words to That Effect.
Apple Podcasts5nudders
Australia5 years ago - So Good!
A fascinating and wide ranging exploration of the intersection of writing and the world. Every episode adds books to the to-be-read pile, which is both a blessing and a curse. Discovering historical and current connections between ideas and happenings that may, on the surface, appear disparate is wonderful and exciting. Feed your mind (with a lovely Irish accent).
Apple Podcasts5XianartCanada5 years ago - Always interesting
This is a very enjoyable literary podcast looking at the works, people and events that have shaped popular fiction. The topics are thoroughly researched, the episodes are briskly paced, without feeling hurried and sprinkled with humour. Conor Reid, has created a little gem.
Apple Podcasts5wexantAustralia5 years ago - Very informativ
One can learn an astonishingly mass of new information in a shor timeframe.
In this podcast, it is also in a very animating way!
Also: I like the voice, calm and relax and with an irish lilt.
Apple Podcasts5Miss Annette P.
Germany6 years ago One of the best podcasts out there. Even when talking about a subject in not interested in (e.g. romance novels) the host and guests make me want to know more!
Podchaser56 years agopopculturebrews- Brilliant
A podcast about reading and books across time, genre and culture. Clever, insightful, full of “ Did you know...” facts with a gentle warm sense of humour
Apple Podcasts5David Lewis
New Zealand6 years ago - Bite-sized and Brilliant
Fantastically interesting, unusual explorations into literary topics with authoritative guests and an amiable host, all in about 30 minutes or less! My new favorite literature podcast.
Apple Podcasts5sarahelize
United States6 years ago - Clever and fun
I learn something new in every episode.
Apple Podcasts5DataTaterUnited States6 years ago - So interesting!
This podcast takes me back to the absolute best parts of my literature degree - minus the wordiness. The stories it explores are told simply but engagingly, with knowledgeable guests and plenty of topics I have never learned about before. The narration is also really well done.
Consider me hooked!
Apple Podcasts5Amy Meyer
United Kingdom6 years ago - One of the Greats!
I am always on the hunt for interesting book/reading podcasts and am soooo happy to find this one. I love how in-depth Connor’s topics are and that he finds really interesting experts to interview. There’s so much great info in each episode that’s leading to new reading experiences! Really professional job.
Apple Podcasts5Cmerc45United States6 years ago - Perfect bitesized fascinations!
I had never listened to a podcast before so I downloaded a few different recommendations to listen to on a flight and Words To That Effect was definitely my favourite. Excellently researched, written and edited, no rambling ego trips into the microphone. Each episode deals with fascinating ideas in areas I would never have thought to look.
Apple Podcasts5purekatearama
Ireland7 years ago - Fascinating topics, terrific voice
WTTE has quickly become one of my favorite literature podcasts. The host has a great voice, and the topics are smart and compelling. The neurasthenia episode is particularly good.
Apple Podcasts5YogademiaUnited States8 years ago - Love It
Keep up the Good work!
Apple Podcasts5MuroCeeIreland8 years ago - Great podcast
Great podcast! Really informative and the perfect length.
Apple Podcasts5dr. conIreland8 years ago
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