Beowulf Rochlen covers the inanity and insanity of American politics and culture in the first half of the 21st century. Call or text (202) 656-6271 any time to participate in the show! Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/facepalm-america--5189985/support.

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A " Monsters " side of the story and why everything happened in the first place.

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From the story Beowulf you get to hear Grendal and his mothers story.

The Canon Club is a show about the Western canon: the great cultural inheritance we're handed, across music, art, and literature. It was born of a blog by Ed West, in which he pined for a return to the schools of art and literary appreciation that were so famous in pre-WWI Vienna. An era when people took seriously their commitment to appreciating the art that had come before them: from Beowulf to The Divine Comedy, from Goya to Beethoven, from Brahms to Ibsen. This podcast is that latter-day ...

Welcome to the hottest fantasy film podcast about the hottest fantasy films. Join us this season as we dive deep into camp classics of the Sword and Sorcery genre. Expect to find critical commentary, playful banter, and lots of laughs as we review the history, reception, and plot of a new movie every week.

A chapter by chapter, beat by beat analysis of classic Japanese Roleplaying Games (JRPG). We delve deep into the story, dialogue, game mechanics, music, influences, and themes. We've covered Xenogears, Chrono Cross, Final Fantasy VIII, Suikoden, Suikoden II, Xenosaga Episode I, Final Fantasy Tactics, and Lunar: Silver Star Story Complete. Yes, we will kill god.

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Beowulf is a long narrative poem composed in Old English some time in between the 8th and 11th century AD. The only surviving manuscript that contains the poem is preserved in the British Library and it too was badly damaged by fire in 1731. It is considered to be the oldest surviving work of poetry in English and one of the rare pieces of vernacular European literature that has survived since Medieval times. A prince arrives to rid a neighboring country of a terrible monster. He mortally wo ...

Do the Anglo-Saxons still have relevance? Do they really matter? I’d like to posit that they do, and in this podcast, we'll be hearing directly from the Anglo-Saxons themselves in order to better understand who these people were and how they viewed the world around them. Join me, as we read from Bede's Ecclesiastical History, Alfred's Anglo-Saxon Chronicle, Beowulf, and more. areopages.substack.com

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A look at all of the literature you read in high school and college and wished you had paid more attention to. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Signum Symposia comprise a collection of conversations across a wide range of topics appealing to both fans and scholars of literature. Episodes include chats with members of Signum's world class faculty, presentations by students in our Masters program and interviews with some of the leading lights in academic and popular circles. With a rich variety of topics and speakers, there is bound to be something here for everyone.

Mythic Mind examines the intersections between the mythic and primary worlds with an eye toward practical application unto a life of meaning. To support my work and gain access to exclusive and early content, voting power, and more, head over to https://www.patreon.com/mythicmind Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/mythic-mind-legacy-podcast--5808321/support.

Homeschooling is an excellent choice for many families, but it can feel overwhelming, and even isolating at times. In Homeschool Conversations with Humility and Doxology, we talk with real life homeschooling parents about it all: educational philosophy, homeschool challenges, learning successes, faith & so much more. Host Amy Sloan, a homeschool graduate herself, is now homeschooling her own 5 children, and she brings the homeschool community to you. Informative, encouraging & fun - this is ...

From six-time New York Times bestselling author Joe Garner, and based on his groundbreaking multimedia book, “We Interrupt This Broadcast,” comes a 12-episode, audio docu-series hosted by broadcast legend Bill Kurtis, and narrated by NBC’s Brian Williams. Each episode unfolds with the brisk pace and tone of a thriller while presenting an in-depth look into the reporting of, and reaction to, the extraordinary events that became the benchmarks of the American story. It is said that “breaking n ...

Short and unhurried, Poetry Unbound is an immersive exploration of a single poem, hosted by Pádraig Ó Tuama. Pádraig Ó Tuama greets you at the doorways of brilliant poems and walks you through — each one has wisdom to offer and questions to ask you. Already a listener? There’s also a book (Poetry Unbound: 50 Poems to Open Your World), a Substack newsletter with a vibrant conversation in the comments, and occasional gatherings.

This is a podcast where my English students will be uploading responses to their reading and perhaps some discussions as well.

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The ongoing discussion of storytelling. Using books and film adaptations as a way to look at how the best, and worst, stories are told.

A podcast featuring 2 (occasionally 3)hosts talking about comics and the nerd lifestyle. Join us as we talk comic storylines, indie comics, and everything else. Recorded live from Coy's Comics in Saginaw, MI on Wednesdays at 5 pm eastern. Latest episode upload on Fridays.

Hidden Aspects is a weekly Hades podcast talking about all things related to the game. Hosted by RidiculousHat and a rotating guest, each week the show takes a look at the appeal of the game, what builds we're having the most fun with, and a weekly topic to help people get better at the game. Join the discord at https://discord.gg/EbEgZEX

The official podcast of the Nerd of the Rings YouTube channel, featuring Tolkien-related news and interviews with those who live, breathe, and work in Middle-earth!

Fantasy Literature has emerged as one of the most important genres over the past few decades and now enjoys extraordinary levels of popularity. The impact of Tolkien’s Middle-earth works and the serialisation of George Martin’s ‘Game of Thrones’ books has moved these and their contemporaries into mainstream culture. As the popularity grows so does interest in the roots of fantasy, the main writers and themes, and how to approach these texts. Oxford is a natural home to fantasy literature wit ...

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