305: Nolan's "The Odyssey"

Did C.S. Lewis organize his Narnia books around the medieval planets? Graeme sure thinks so. Thomas doesn't. This episode covers the two books connected to the sun and moon. 

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. 

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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

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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

It's Eppy 39 huns! Which car are you? A zippy Italian model or a sturdy Subaru? Our stories have some serious moral tales - like never taking the stairs (get in the lift for god sake) and don't be a twatting bully. It won't go well for you. Team Peggy. Creep of the Week gets too ... Show More

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!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy ... Show More