Finding Literature

Finding the Lit

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New episodes every week. Finding the lit is about rediscovering the joy of reading books with curiosity and fun combined. Each episode goes through a key work of in the canon of literary history, with literary close readings and jokes thrown along the way. Join Adrian and Nathan on Finding the Lit: taking the serious topic of literature with a grain of salt. We learn, we laugh, but most importantly: we're Finding the Lit.

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Episode 31 - Othello - Part of Act 1, by William Shakespeare "Iago, my guy, they're already married." 04.11.2024 36:50

Join Nathan and Adrian as we explore Othello by William Shakespeare. We discuss the very nature of evil and our own views of morality while broaching heavy topics. https://www.gutenberg.org/files/1531/1531-h/1531-h.htm 00:00-Introduction 04:02-Themes of Othello 07:25-What is evil? 10:24-Moral philosophy 11:08-Islamic view on morality 11:15-Christian view on morality 16:12-Iago and Othello 19:11-Se...

Episode 30 - The Cremation of SamMcGee, by Robert Service "In Canada, cold is the fiercest enemy" 28.10.2024 32:30

Join Nathan and Adrian as we explore a narrative poem written by Canadian poet, Robert W. Service. We look at how people survive a harsh landscape and what exactly happened to SamMcGee. Timestamps: 00:00-Introduction 06:27-Poem Performance 12:28-Poem Discussion 20:08-Canadian Style 22:22-Personal Style 25:14-Passing Stories 27:03-Literary Shots Fired 28:54-A British Take 31:28-Closing Thoughts

Episode 29 - The Fellowship of the Ring by J.R.R Tolkien - "You cannot pass, but you can alter dialogue." 21.10.2024 38:54

Join Adrian and Nathan for our next storytelling scene of The Lord of The Rings. The fellowship find themselves in Moria, dealing with all the terror and tribulations therein. Playlist of Fellowship of the Ring Episodes: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5ICqslF2lbtmWlzBrtNGMD?si=216OXjblRUao3e10wBf19w

Episode 28 - The Fellowship of the Ring by J.R.R Tolkien - "Magic doors and ways to open them." 14.10.2024 26:24

Join Adrian and Nathan for our next storytelling scene of The Lord of The Rings. The fellowship find themselves blocked by a door to Moria. Playlist of Fellowship of the Ring Episodes: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5ICqslF2lbtmWlzBrtNGMD?si=216OXjblRUao3e10wBf19w

Episode 27 - The Raven by Edgar Allen Poe; "The difference between a Raven and a Crow is a matter of a pinion." 07.10.2024 45:26

Join Adrian and Nathan as we discuss The Raven by Edgar Allen Poe. A narrative poem many know and are familiar with. We discuss what the raven itself represents and how our view of it changed since adolescence.

Episode 26 - Bonus Episode - Canada compared to UK 30.09.2024 38:38

Join Adrian and Nathan for the discussion of Adrian's recent trip to Canada. We discuss a few intricacies and some things that blew our minds about the similarities and differences.

Episode 25 - The Fellowship of Ring by J.R.R. Tolkien: Book Discussion Again 23.09.2024 19:24

Join Adrian and Nathan for the discussion portion of the second selected scene of The Lord of The Rings. We talk about the introduction of Aragorn and the Ring Wraiths. Playlist of Fellowship of the Ring Episodes: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5ICqslF2lbtmWlzBrtNGMD?si=216OXjblRUao3e10wBf19w

Episode 24 - The Fellowship of the Ring by J.R.R Tolkien - "Hobbits stride their way into a British pub..." 16.09.2024 16:22

Join Adrian and Nathan for our next storytelling scene of The Lord of The Rings. The hobbits meet Strider, or Aragorn, and are warned about the ringwraiths. Playlist of Fellowship of the Ring Episodes: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5ICqslF2lbtmWlzBrtNGMD?si=216OXjblRUao3e10wBf19w

Episode 23 - The Fellowship of Ring by J.R.R. Tolkien: Book Discussion 09.09.2024 21:57

Join Adrian and Nathan for the discussion portion of the first selected scene of The Lord of The Rings. We break down Bilbo's Birthday, Gandalf and the Ring and other tangents. Playlist of Fellowship of the Ring Episodes: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5ICqslF2lbtmWlzBrtNGMD?si=216OXjblRUao3e10wBf19w

Episode 22 - The Fellowship of the Ring by J.R.R. Tolkien; "Frodo, Bilbo, and Gandalf walk into a Hobbit Hole..."" 02.09.2024 37:53

Join Adrian and Nathan for the first part of Lord of the Rings, The Fellowship of the Ring. We act out a few scenes, and like Bilbo at his birthday we have a jolly good time. Playlist of Fellowship of the Ring Episodes: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5ICqslF2lbtmWlzBrtNGMD?si=216OXjblRUao3e10wBf19w

Episode 21 - Heer and Ranjha translated by Mohammad Sheeraz; "Ranjha becomes a Jog - Isn't that a morning run?" 26.08.2024 35:56

Join Adrian and Nathan for the final part of the Pakistani folklore story of Heer & Ranjha. How does it end? Listen in to hear the conclusion of the story and our discussion. https://core.ac.uk/download/pdf/291839138.pdf

Episode 20 - Heer & Ranjha translated by Mohammad Sheeraz 19.08.2024 36:08

Join Adrian and Nathan as we discuss Heer and Ranjha, a Folklore tale about romance and love personal to Adrian. ⁠https://core.ac.uk/download/pdf/291839138.pdf

Episode 19 - Heer & Ranjha translated by Mohammad Sheeraz; "Romance done in an unconventional way, the way love should be." 12.08.2024 29:22

Join Adrian and Nathan as we discuss a Folklore tale personal to Adrian. https://core.ac.uk/download/pdf/291839138.pdf

Episode 18 - The Dungarvon Whooper by the Province of New Brunswick. 05.08.2024 32:20

Join Adrian and Nathan as we discuss The Dungarvon Whooper. A ghost story told around a campfire; a folklore story from Canada passed to Nathan by his Grandfather. Gather round, grab a s'more, and prepare for a scare.

Episode 17 - The Dungarvon Whooper by The Province of New Brunswick; "It's pronounced like Hooper, I don't know why we put a w there." 04.08.2024 22:58

Episode 16 - Re-Intro 03.08.2024 31:44

Hello! Join Adrian and Nathan as we continue our journey through the mists of time to find the lost love of lit(erature). We also discuss how we will be doing episodes moving forward. Timestamps: 00:00-Introduction 03:40-Improvements 07:10-What the podcast is about 010:20-About ourselves 11:50-Storytime tangent 16:55-Supporting the show 19:10-Format of the show 28:40-Closing thoughts

Episode 15 - Part 2: Roughing it in the Bush by Susanna Moodie; "Nope, no bush jokes here, no ma'am." 30.07.2024 1:12:26

Join Adrian and Nathan as we discuss Roughing it in the Bush. Our first look at Canadian literature and the realities of life for settlers on the frontier. What was it like to have new neighbours from all different ways? Let's find out. https://www.gutenberg.org/cache/epub/4389/pg4389-images.html

Episode 14 - Part 1: Roughing it in the Bush by Susanna Moodie; "Nope, no bush jokes here, no ma'am." 29.07.2024 50:57

Episode 13 - Masnavi by Rumi; "I never thought couplets could be so Rumi." 22.07.2024 1:36:30

Join Adrian and Nathan as we discuss the Masnavi by Rumi. There are many dichotomies of life, things that are fair and unfair, true and untrue. Let's look at how Rumi encapsulates these perfectly in poetry.

Episode 12 - Don Juan by Lord Byron; “Something lowbrow the highbrows can enjoy.” 15.07.2024 1:50:50

Join Adrian and Nathan as we discuss Don Juan. Lord Byron was an educated man who liked to slum around and enjoy life in the seedier ways. Let's take a look at how he conveys that in word, shall we? https://www.gutenberg.org/cache/epub/21700/pg21700-images.html

Episode 11 - Hamlet pt. 2; "Hamlet; OR How I managed to stop worrying and speak to ghosts." 08.07.2024 1:38:42

Join Adrian and Nathan as we finish discussing Hamlet. Did your word choice to describe Hamlet change since the beginning? Let's discuss. https://www.gutenberg.org/cache/epub/1524/pg1524-images.html

Episode 10 - Hamlet by William Shakespeare; "Hamlet has been in the dumps for a while; for God's sake don't mention his father." 01.07.2024 1:15:34

Join Adrian and Nathan as we discuss Hamlet for the first time. You're going to hear us acting, join us in our fun. https://www.gutenberg.org/cache/epub/1524/pg1524-images.html

Episode 9 - Rime of the Ancient Mariner by Samuel Taylor Coleridge; “Hanging out with a Guest Expert: Albert Tross.” 01.07.2024 1:38:46

Join Adrian and Nathan as we discuss Rime of the Ancient Mariner. Poetry much like plays have long been a way for humans to preserve our stories and hard learned lessons. What lesson can we learn from our guest: Albert Tross? https://www.gutenberg.org/cache/epub/151/pg151-images.html

Episode 8 - Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen; “Now’s not the time for Prejudice, Jane.” 01.07.2024 1:44:50

Join Adrian and Nathan as we discuss Pride and Prejudice. Proto Feminism and you: what we can learn about the long slog of women's rights through the works of female authors. How does Jane Austen do it? https://www.gutenberg.org/cache/epub/1342/pg1342-images.html

Episode 7 - Frankenstein by Mary Shelley; “I would reference The Modern Prometheus but I didn’t remember it was part of the title.” 01.07.2024 1:50:06

Join Adrian and Nathan as we discuss Frankenstein. Allegory is a great way to express grief. Life is not kind to anyone, and sometimes we gotta write it out. Let's see how Mary Shelley did this. https://www.gutenberg.org/cache/epub/84/pg84-images.html