Episodios

  • The War Boys Part 3: The Pity of War
    Aug 18 2024

    Join me as we dive into the lives of three World War 1 war poets who changed how war was talked about using poetry. This is part 3 of a 3 part series covering the lives of Siegfried Sassoon, Wilfred Owen, and Robert Graves. In this episode, we cover the lives of the poets after the war.

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    39 m
  • The War Boys Part 2: Good-bye to Galahad
    Aug 11 2024

    Join me as we dive into the lives of three World War 1 war poets who changed how war was talked about using poetry. This is part 2 of a 3 part series covering the lives of Siegfried Sassoon, Wilfred Owen, and Robert Graves. In this episode, we cover the entirety of World War 1.

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    51 m
  • The War Boys Part 1: Shots Fired
    Aug 5 2024

    Join me as we dive into the lives of three World War 1 war poets who changed how war was talked about using poetry. This is part 1 of a 3 part series covering the lives of Siegfried Sassoon, Wilfred Owen, and Robert Graves leading up to the outbreak of World War 1.

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    43 m
  • To Write or Not To Write: Oral Storytelling Written Down
    May 28 2024

    Join me as we look at some examples of oral storytelling that got written down so long ago most have forgotten they used to be performed out loud! We’ll be looking at Homer, The Beowulf Poet, and Luo Guanzhong, as well as briefly covering the rise and fall of the Roman Empire.

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    31 m
  • Edgar Allan Poe: Death, Debt, and Tragedy
    Apr 9 2024

    What's the difference between a raven and a writing desk? Tune in and let's see if we can discover the answer to this classic riddle as we discuss the life of poet, author, and critic Edgar Allan Poe.

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    1 h y 12 m
  • Mary Shelley: Life, Death, and Creation
    Mar 25 2024

    Join me as we discuss the life of Mary Shelley, wracked with creative genius and heartbreaking tragedy.

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    1 h y 38 m
  • John Milton
    Mar 12 2024

    From childhood nerd to English Civil War propagandist to his final years being blind, come and learn about the life of John Milton!

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    1 h y 10 m