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Are the Greek gods infallible? Is Zeus really just a frat boy with some extra juice? Join Jacob and Evelyn as they step into the ring for the first time in an epic PAGE MATCH! In the episode, your hosts debate whether the Greek pantheon is truly godlike or if they are more human with godlike power.  Please tell us your thoughts, answer our poll, and present your own arguments. Let's have a convers...

It is time for a POETRY SLAM! Pages of Discourse is introducing a new segment this week that is all about poetry. Poetry Slams will explore a real-time discussion of a FIRST read through of a poem, whether it is one of your hosts' or from another poet. This week, we look at a contemporary poem called The Night Migrations by Louise Glück and one of Emily Dickinson's late poems, untitled. Jacob and...

Jacob and Evelyn dive back into the literary world with this contemporary historical fantasy, The Fox Wife.   It is a MUST read. Jacob also checks in on his ACOTAR journey, and he definitely has some thoughts on it. An episode full of laughs, your hosts are so excited to be back on the mic! Look out for an EPIC Page Match coming to your feed next week!  Please like, subscribe, and write a review!...

Hello listeners! We missed you. Forgive us. We are but mid-20-year-olds trying to keep up with life. We are so glad to be back. Join us for a discussion on the official RELAUNCH! Next week, check in with Jacob and his ACOTAR progress and The Fox Wife by Yangsze Choo, an epic historical fantasy.  WE ARE BACK!!!! Look out for our next virtual event, salon, and our special guest episode coming soon!...

Hello listeners! This week we are delving into the world of science fiction with the titan that is "Dune" by Frank Herbert. It is a beautiful novel that weaves a compelling web of political intrigue, action, insane technology, spiritualism, and a hero's journey. Join Evelyn and Jacob as they discuss their highlights! Also, they definitely muse over whether a certain film franchise borrowed some id...

Yep...we're back. We know, we know, but this time it's for real. We are so happy to be recording and settled. What can we say? Life is crazy. Join Evelyn and Jacob in a tribute episode to one of the greats. In honor of Cormac McCarthy's recent passing, we wanted to do a special episode on one of his novels. Join us for a discussion of the screenplay, turned novel, turned screenplay-- No Country Fo...

Hello listeners! We are so happy to be back to a semi-regular schedule. Join Jacob and Evelyn for a discussion of Hesse's Siddhartha Gautama. We dive into Eastern Tradition. We discuss the ups and downs of a spiritual journey, the stark parallels with Western tradition, and the morality of an ascetic life. If you are looking to delve into spirituality and Eastern Tradition, this is the place to be...

Hello everyone! Welcome to late-night recording! Join Jacob and Evelyn as they explore the complex world of creative writing. Each of them will share tips, tricks, and their unique journies into the writing world. It's a crazy experience, but they both share their love for the struggle and the possibilities that come out of the effort! Let us know your journey and what you've experienced. We will...

Pages of Discourse is so excited to kick off a new segment of the pod, and it is hilarious! Welcome to Page Match, where Jacob and Evelyn take to the debate stand to battle out the questions you didn't know you had opinions about. On today's episode, we discuss Audiobooks vs Graphic Novels , which turned into a colorful discussion! This episode was a ton of fun to record, and we hope you enjoy it!...

Hello, hello, join us for a fantastic dive into Delia Ownens Where the Crawdads Sing! We enjoy a discussion into all things murder. Sort of! This novel is bursting at the seams with discussions on sexuality, gender, classism, justice, and critiques of the criminal justice system. Also, look out for our new show Page Match that just might be hitting your streaming service soon! Get back in the know...

Season 2!!! Let's start it off right. We both took time off to get ourselves settled into new careers, opportunities, houses, and graduate school applications! Season 2 is bringing changes, new content, more events, movie talks, and bigger guests! We are so excited to dive back in, and we cannot wait to share it with you! Thank you for sticking around! Please like, share, and subscribe! Upcoming:...

We are bringing in the spooky season with a good one! Let's talk about the OG goth girl, Mary Shelley, and her incredible precedent-setting book--Frankenstein. We discuss themes of humanity, mother nature's role, the role of humanity and religion, and the age-old good vs. evil debate. What a way to kick off the spooky season! Check out these to learn more about the fascinating life of Mary Shelley...

We are back and better than before....well different at least. Join Evelyn and Jacob as they venture back into Hemingway and his For Whom the Bell Tolls. We discuss the characterization of women, death, and why generations lose a love of tradition in this episode on his best-known war novel. We are sorry we ghosted you but so excited to be back in the studio. Join us in the following weeks as we h...

Welcome back, we have a spicy one for you today. Joining us to discuss "The Undercommons" and Black Theory is Cam Wade, who did not come to disappoint!! Cam's recommendation from the episode is "Red, White, and Black" edited by Robert Woodson. It's not too late to sign up for our zoom event on May 9th at 7 pm. Check out our socials for details on how to join the discussion! A big thank you to Jonn...

Hey listeners, we have something a little different for you this week. Instead of discussing a text, we are just checking in and announcing our next Zoom event!!! It will be on May 9th and we will be discussing Death of Ivan Illych, so watch our socials for the sign up. As always thanks to Jonny Boyle for our music! Join us on social media and reach out: Email: pagesofdisoursepod@gmail.com Insta:...

We and Dr. Lewis sit down to ponder the duality of man and the big questions of existence with Descartes' "Discourse on Method." Join us for a fantastic foray into philosophy. As always thank you to Jonny Boyle for his piece "Bright Life!" Here's the edition we are reading out of: Descartes. Discourse on Method. Translated by Richard Kennington, Hackett Publishing Company, 2007. Feel free to get i...

In this episode, we delve into Hemingway's "A Farewell to Arms." All is fair in love and war, and this novel is no different. We discuss the disillusionment of war, sentiments around love and honor, and Evelyn has a *small* episode of feminist rage. As always thank to our musician Jonny Boyle for his piece "Bright Life!" A big thank you to everyone who participated in the zoom discussion, there ar...

Join us with our first faculty guest as we embark on a discussion of sexuality and womanhood as well as the limitations of an old world text with Lady Mary Wortley Montagu's "Turkish Embassy Letters." Our edition: Lady Montagu, Mary Wortley. Turkish Embassy Letters. Edited by Teresa Heffernan and Daniel O'Quinn. broadview editions, 2013. As always thank you to Jonny Boyle for his song "Bright Life...

How far would you "carry the fire" in a post-apocalyptic world? Join us this week as we break down Pulitzer Prize winning novel "The Road" by Cormac McCarthy. Listen as we dive into the themes of love, hope, purpose, and the ever looming question of good and evil in a world covered in ash and snow. Here's the edition we are reading out of: McCarthy, Cormac. The Road. Vintage International, 2006. D...

Join us as we discuss and explore the trope of the "Hero's Journey" with some special guests. We are trying something new this week with casual conversation, so join us for some laughs and fantastic discussion as we explore Ender's Game by Orson Scott Card with Jeremy Johnson and the Harry Potter series with Elizabeth Johnson!!! It's sure to make you smile or at least give you some childhood nosta...

Join us this week on a deep dive into the world of academic writing (which we promise is more interesting than it sounds). Featuring our first guest on the show, we discuss what Great Books has done for us as writers, students, and human beings. As always, shoutout to Jonny Boyle for his song, "Bright Life!" As promised, here is the planned reading list for the upcoming weeks Ender's Game by Orson...

Join us for our third episode, where we explore bureaucracy, death, satire and more in Joseph Heller's classic, "Catch-22." As always, shout out to Jonny Boyle for his song, "Bright Life!" Here's the edition we are reading out of today: Heller, Joseph. Catch-22. Simon & Schuster. 2011. Don't forget to give us a shoutout at: Email: pagesofdiscoursepod@gmail.com Insta: @pages.of.discourse Facebook:...

No dear listener, this isn't Lion King, it's Hamlet. Join us for a discussion into the relationships and love between the players, as well as a discussion of death and all of its many interpretations. As always, we would like to give a shoutout to Jonny Boyle for our music. Shakespeare, William. Hamlet. Penguin Classics. 1981 Please reach out at pagesofdiscoursepod@gmail.com and please subscribe!

Welcome, to a discussion of Aphra Behn's Oroonoko. Quick disclaimer, there is mention of violence against women and graphic violence in general so viewer discretion is advised. Within this episode, we explore the intricacies of race and honor in this now famous narrative of slavery and love. Enjoy! Just in case you're curious about the edition we are reading from or want to read along, here is the...