Zero to Well-Read
Book RiotPart book club, part English class, Zero to Well-Read is a fun and irreverent guide to the books people talk about like everyone has read them. Each week, hosts Jeff O'Neal and Rebecca Schinsky take on a new title, from classics you should have read in high school to prize winners, cult favorites to modern hits, and tell you everything you need to know: the plot, what it feels like to read, why it... more
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 33 | Founded | 8 months ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | Society & CultureArtsBooks | |||
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- YAY for smart, witty people talking books!
What a pleasure to gain insights into great books, both new and old, while doing chores and catching up on yard work. I found Zero after Rebecca appeared on my other favorite bookish podcast, Reading Glasses. The only problem is my “To Be Read” pile is growing like mad! Thanks Zero for kindling my reading flame🔥
Apple Podcasts5Sonomarina
United States24 days ago - Project Hail Mary
This week’s episode is a great addition to your collection of episodes. You are covering a nice range of genres and literary eras. Keep up the great work, you have a listener for life.
Apple Podcasts5AP English teacherUnited Statesa month ago - LOVE this!
I wandered over after I heard Rebecca on one of my other faves, Reading Glasses, and it’s everything I hoped for! Thanks for bringing my masters degree back to life - this bookish queen will never miss an episode.
Apple Podcasts5MSPbooksandcupsUnited Statesa month ago - Political saviour fantasies from the white left
These are incredibly uninformed, privileged middle class white people. In the 1984 review they thought it was about Hitler-it wasn’t, that removing illegal immigrants is fascism - it isn’t, and used the entire episode to indulge their victim fetishes. Such a disappointing, low IQ podcast.
Apple Podcasts1Daryl.M
Australiaa month ago - Typical
Typical academic discussions from left leaning perspectives
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Apple Podcasts | #9 | United States/Arts/Books |
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Apple Podcasts | #22 |  Canada/Arts/Books |
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A lively book-club-meets-English-class that turns high-profile and widely discussed books into structured conversations about plot, themes, and cultural context. Episodes balance close-reading with broader context, exploring everything from postmodern technique and author intention to historical influence and modern relevance. Listeners can expect thoughtful recommendations, accessible analysis, and occasional sponsor segments, all delivered with a friendly banter that makes dense reads feel approachable. Notably, the show often centers on classics and contemporary hits alike, inviting listeners to deepen their understanding while keeping the discussion entertaining and engaging.
A standout in this space is the conversational dynamic betwe... more
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