Abigail Boucher and Daniel Jenkin-Smith

Save Me From My Shelf

Comedy EN ↓ 133 episodes

We're friends and academics who take classic literature off its pedestal by making fun of it. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Author

Abigail Boucher and Daniel Jenkin-Smith

Category

Comedy

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Latest episode

Jun 24, 2026

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Episodes

Episode 7 - The God of Small Things 29.09.2021

Two friends and academics recap classic literature and take it off its pedestal. In our seventh episode, we recap a very depressing great work of literature, wax lyrical about the back catalogue of Christopher Plummer, and have real different reactions to gross breakfast combinations. Cover art © Catherine Wu. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 6 - Pamela 15.09.2021

Two friends and academics recap classic literature and take it off its pedestal. In our sixth episode, Abby develops a rage-ulcer and writes an award-winning K-Pop song, while Daniel has only love for waistcoats, evil Swiss guards, and Measuringworth.com. Cover art © Catherine Wu. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 5 - The Great Gatsby 01.09.2021

Two friends and academics recap classic literature and take it off its pedestal. In our fifth episode, we do a lot of bad Katharine Hepburn impressions, get VERY hot and bothered about South Dakota, and disagree if every single character is a himbo or not. Cover art © Catherine Wu. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 4 - Sir Gawain and the Green Knight 18.08.2021

Two friends and academics recap classic literature and take it off its pedestal. In our fourth episode, we make huge assumptions about the medieval period, discuss the benefits of swearing, and imagine Peter Falk in sexier roles. Cover art © Catherine Wu. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Bonus: Thrushcross Grange Supercut 15.08.2021

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Episode 3 - Wuthering Heights 04.08.2021

Two friends and academics recap classic literature and take it off its pedestal. In our third episode, we discuss the height differences of the Brontës, career alcoholism, and Daniel gets very excited about a tureen full of applesauce. Cover art © Catherine Wu. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 2 - Othello 21.07.2021

Two friends and academics recap classic literature and take it off its pedestal. In our second episode, we discuss Shakespeare, the benefits of casting Michael Cera, and if this play was potentially sponsored by Big Linen. Cover art © Catherine Wu. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 1 - Frankenstein 07.07.2021

Two friends and academics recap classic literature and take it off its pedestal. In our pilot episode, we go to town on Victor Frankenstein, Most Hated Man in Literature™. Cover art © Catherine Wu. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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