So Many Books, So Little Time - Podcast

This MONSTER of a chapter is split over four episodes this week. Winston finally starts reading 'THE BOOK', and Dave and Roo discuss what went down during Hate Week. Multi-part episodes will be released in 24 hour intervals. Part 2 will be released Monday PST 21:00/9:00PM - Tuesday EST 00:00/12:00AM - GMT 06:00/06:00AM - AEST 14:00/2:00PM Part 3 will be released Tuesday PST 21:00/9:00PM - Wednesda...

Could it be true? Is there hope for resistance in the grim world Orwell has depicted in '1984'? Chapter 16 has Winston and Julia going to meet O'Brian at his house and join the resistance. Content warning: 1984 was written in the late 1940s and applies ideologies and language phrases common to the time. The ideologies described and language used may be distressing to some listeners/readers. Dave &...

Dave and Roo waffle on a bit for the first 30 minutes of the podcast, and yet cover the short chapters 14 and 15 of 1984. Winston meets O'Brian in the hall, and then remembers the last time he saw his mother and baby sister. Content warning: 1984 was written in the late 1940s and applies ideologies and language phrases common to the time. The ideologies described and language used may be distressi...

In this episode Dave and Roo try and piece together the generations of 1984 and how they might react differently to the party. Winston and Julia may be getting too complacent. Hate week is coming. Content warning: 1984 was written in the late 1940s and applies ideologies and language phrases common to the time. The ideologies described and language used may be distressing to some listeners/readers...

The ever-watchful gaze of Big Brother does not deter Dave & Roo from reading and discussing the twelfth chapter of George Orwell's dystopian fiction "1984". Content warning: 1984 was written in the late 1940s and applies ideologies and language phrases common to the time. The ideologies described and language used may be distressing to some listeners/readers. Dave & Roo do not endorse the ideas or...

We finish off Chapter 11. We were right on so much we were discussing in earlier chapters, and it is not a good feeling, because 1984. A new chapter next week! Content warning: 1984 was written in the late 1940s and applies ideologies and language phrases common to the time. The ideologies described and language used may be distressing to some listeners/readers. Dave & Roo do not endorse the ideas...

Another multi-part episode. The unsettling world of Big Brother continues to provide Dave and Roo plenty of stimulus for conversations, rambles, and thoughts. We learn a little more about Julia and the lengths that she and Winston have to go through just to be able to see each other. A LOT of discussion spurred on by the book this week, even before we get to the book. Part 2 is available in 24 hou...

Chapter 10 of 1984, Winston and Julia sneak out to a secluded spot in the countryside, away from all the hidden microphones, and Roo discusses the state of privacy laws in Australia. (Disclaimer: Roo is not a lawyer or trained beyond basic health law, this is based on very much a lay person's general understanding of possible legislative structures in place). Content warning: 1984 was written in t...

This week on the podcast Winston falls in love! We're not kidding. Also, Roo doesn't trust the shopkeeper from the last chapter. Content warning: 1984 was written in the late 1940s and applies ideologies and language phrases common to the time. The ideologies described and language used may be distressing to some listeners/readers. Dave & Roo do not endorse the ideas or language used by the author...

The story of Winston in the world of Ingsoc and Oceania continues with Dave reading chapter 8 of George Orwell's dystopian fiction "1984". In this chapter Winston walks into prole country. He chats up an old drunk and revisits the pawn shop where he bought the diary. Dave and Roo are mortified by the lack of subtlety displayed in Winston's actions and questions. Content warning: 1984 was written i...

In chapter 7, Dave and Roo finally find out about the proof Winston has that the past actually existed, and they break their "let's try not to talk about modern politics rule" afterwards as Winston's fiery speech at the end becomes too relevant. Content warning: 1984 was written in the late 1940s and applies ideologies and language phrases common to the time. The ideologies described and language...

In episode 7 Dave and Roo take a little too long at the top of the show discussing Australia, followed by Winston talking about his wife, and the night he visited a prole sex worker. Roo has a bit to say about the author too. Content warning: 1984 was written in the late 1940s and applies ideologies and language phrases common to the time. The ideologies described and language used may be distress...

In Episode 6, Dave reads Chapter 5 of George Orwell's dystopian fiction "1984", whilst Dave and Roo explore the concepts of 'Newspeak', 'Duckspeak', and 'Facecrime'. Content warning: 1984 was written in the late 1940s and applies ideologies and language phrases common to the time. The ideologies described and language used may be distressing to some listeners/readers. Dave & Roo do not endorse the...

Continuing from Chapter 4 part 1, episode of the season, Dave & Roo explore George Orwell's dystopian fiction "1984". Content warning: 1984 was written in the late 1940s and applies ideologies and language phrases common to the time. The ideologies described and language used may be distressing to some listeners/readers. Dave & Roo do not endorse the ideas or language used by the author. Source of...

The first multi-part episode of the season, Dave reads Chapter 4 of George Orwell's dystopian fiction "1984". Dave and Roo learn about Winston's job, and then get sidetracked for almost the whole podcast. Multi-part episodes will be released in 24 hour intervals. For example: Part two will be released Monday PST 21:00/9:00PM - Tuesday EST 00:00/12:00AM - GMT 06:00/06:00AM - AEST 14:00/2:00PM Conte...

In Episode 3, Dave reads Chapter 3 of George Orwell's dystopian fiction "1984", Dave and Roo learn about doublethink! Content warning: 1984 was written in the late 1940s and applies ideologies and language phrases common to the time. The ideologies described and language used may be distressing to some listeners/readers. Dave & Roo do not endorse the ideas or language used by the author. Source of...

In Episode 2, Dave and Roo continue their foray into George Orwell's dystopian fiction "1984". Dave reads the chapter two, and engages in discussions with Roo as she reacts to this novel for the first time. Content warning: 1984 was written in the late 1940s and applies ideologies and language phrases common to the time. The ideologies described and language used may be distressing to some listene...

In Episode 1, Dave and Roo introduce the premise of the podcast, love of books and reading, and the hope to widely encourage reading & discussion about books themselves, and the concepts they evoke. We start our series with George Orwell's dystopian fiction "1984" which has been described as stark, horrifying, alarming, and a warning of the dangers inherent in totalitarian rule. Dave reads the ope...