Episodes
You don’t need to listen in order! In fact, it’s probably better if you jump around…But do note: all of our episodes include spoilers. Caveat auditor.
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The Silence of the Girls
Jess & Joseph are joined by Rea to talk through Pat Barker’s violent and heartbreaking retelling of the end of the Trojan War.
Western, western, west
Jess chats with C. J. Box about his new western mystery, Storm Watch, and the team breaks down the differences between Westerns and westerns (we promise it makes sense).
How to Sell a Haunted House
Jess, Joseph and special guest Derrick talk about Grady Hendrix’s latest disturbing horror novel.
Magical Realism
In light of the recent attack on Salman Rushdie, the team examines his place in the genre of magical realism.
Disability Representation in Film: Sound of Metal and Give Me Liberty
To celebrate Sound of Metal’s physical release, the team compares it to another film featuring characters with disabilities, Give Me Liberty.
The Talented Mr. Ripley
The team breaks down Tom Ripley’s need to be accepted, the loneliness of the con artist on the lam, and Jude Law’s intense tan.
Devil House
Joseph tells Jess and Carmanita about his love of The Mountain Goats as the group discusses John Darnielle’s latest novel.
The Cold Millions
The team digs into Jess Walter’s historical fiction novel The Cold Millions.
