302: Of Mice and Men

In this episode, we discuss part one of the book, in which we find out that we're all despairing, even it you are pretty sure you're not. Rosy book, this one. 

In this book, Graeme teaches us Michael Ward's theory about Narnia---how each book corresponds to one of the planets. Sounds like something Lewis would do. He's a nerd. 

In this episode, Graeme finishes what he began in episode 299: a full retelling of Dostoyevsky's "Crime and Punishment." Honestly, I would listen to more audiobooks if they were just Graeme telling me stories. 

<p>all the great wisdom cultures draw our attention to our helplessness to the force of time / all your money won't another minute buy / the 3 modes of material nature - without our knowledge, external influences are working their way into your mind / basically, we're all like de ... Show More

Mental Health episode. I discuss how to tackle core beliefs, which we learn in childhood and carry into adulthood. They can negatively influence how we view ourselves, other people and the world. <hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:g ... Show More

Pants loses to whip. Armless Chaps. Special ops Linus. There are Three Doors. Are Pigskins Made of Cow Because I Like Really Wanted to Know. That's Me and a Spice Girl (Losing My Religion). What Happened In Vegas Came Home With Brian. Left us to flounder while you did shit. Penny ... Show More

<p>owls are dangerous / our desires get in the way of our making sense of the universe / pure soul theory - we're not born sinful / the spiritual metaphor of Dogface208's viral video / Bhagavad-gita 18.63 - deliberate on this fully, and then do what you wish to do / the attractio ... Show More

Can a writer mess with science for poetic purposes? If you enjoy Narnia, would you enjoy The Fountainhead? Is there a right social construct to teach? And more! If you're in need of dubious advice, email us at hankandjohn@gmail.com.Join us for monthly livestreams at patreon.com/d ... Show More

In this episode of Podverse A child asks a very thought-provoking question. We take a stroll down memory lane and talk about past regret then examine the lesson it has taught. Then looking at selfishness and the impact it has on our conscience. Lastly,... 

At the top of the episode, Austin and Amanda briefly address the ongoing revelations of misconduct and abuse within queer publishing. We stand with authors. Austin and Amanda go digging for comedy gold in ancient Harlequin blurbs, then get serious and talk about how damn hard beg ... Show More

<p>This is probably not an episode to listen to with your parents! The dropouts trio talks about the birds and the bees! We also get into a heated debate about the pyramids. Riley Lewis makes. a cameo, and we teach Indiana what an adjective is!</p>