Structured Rambling

1926 Revisited: Hemingway, Fitzgerald, Gaudi 18.06.2026 35:34 ↓

Fitzgerald, F. Scott.  The Great Gatsby.  New York, Scribner, 1926. Hemingway, Ernest.  The Sun Also Rises.  New York, Scribner, 1926

Dune Deep Dive 23.03.2026 52:39 ↓

Paul goes back to the world of Frank Herbet, exploring some of the deeper meanings in  Dune.  Herbert, Frank.  Dune.  Berkley, Ace, 2019.

The Dark Tower VII by Stephen King: At Long Last! 12.03.2026 48:39 ↓

Well, we did it. After a couple of years, Paul comes to the end of his analysis of Stephen King's massive  Dark Tower  series.  King, Stephen.  The Dark Tower.  New York, Scribner, 2004.

Vampires and Vikings: The Norse in Dracula 01.02.2026 46:18 ↓

Stoker, Bram.  Dracula.  Ware, Wordsworth Classics, 2000. 

Goodnight Desdemona, (Good Morning Juliet) by Ann Marie MacDonald 11.01.2026 29:00 ↓

Yes, Paul's back. He might not be back all the time, but he is today. MacDonald, Ann-Marie.  Goodnight Desdeomona (Good Morning Juliet).  Toronto, Vintage Canada, 1990.

Stephen King's The Dark Tower Series: 6. Song of Susannah 15.10.2025 25:39 ↓

King, Stephen.  Song of Susannah.  New York, Simon and Schuster, 2004. 

Stephen King's The Dark Tower Series: 5: Wolves of the Calla 01.09.2025 33:55 ↓

Paul FINALLY gets back to his ongoing look at the Dark Tower series by Stephen KIng. King, Stephen.  Wolves of the Calla.  New York, Grant 2003. 

Superman on Film: Mainstream Punkrock 11.08.2025 44:37 ↓

In light of the new James Gunn  Superman film, Paul looks at the best parts of on screen Superman depictions. Williams, John.  Superman.  New York, Warner Bros, 1978

Thr Last (?) Dark Tower Aside: Insomnia 02.06.2025 31:37 ↓

Paul looks at the massive 1994 novel Insomnia that Stephen King set up as connection to the Drak Tower. 

Number 24: What's in a Norwegian Name? 17.05.2025 20:59 ↓

Paul takes a look at Number 24, the biopic of Gunnar Sonsteby

Dark Tower Double Aside: Winds and Hearts 01.05.2025 31:42 ↓

Paul takes on two more of the side novels from Stephen King's Dark Tower series:  The Wind Through the Keyhole  and  Hearts in Atlantis. 

Alice in Chains: For Layne Friendship 15.04.2025 42:41 ↓

Paul talks this episode about the tragic story of Alice in Chains singer Layne Staley, and the attempts of his friends in music to save him.  Alice in Chains, "Grind," Alice in Chains. Seattle, Columbia, 1995.  Alice in Chains, "I Stay Away," Jar of Flies. Seattle, Columbia, 1994.  Alice in Chains, "Man In The Box," Facelift. Seattle, Columbia, 1990.  Alice in Chains,...

Revisit: Game of Thrones Season 8 02.04.2025 34:24 ↓

No, it doesn't suck. It just has some bad pacing and lame story choices. It's 65% good. 

Arthur, Once, Future, King 15.03.2025 27:28 ↓

Paul talks about the endearing appeal of King Arthur of Camelot

Flaguary: 28 Days That Gave our Nation Back Its Leaf 01.03.2025 17:41 ↓

F Trump. F Elon. F Vlad. Effin right, bud. 

Maybe It's an Offer You Should Refuse? Gangster Shows 15.02.2025 17:30 ↓

Paul discusses the unending appeal of the Gangster movie or tv show. Bad folks

Another Dark Tower Aside: 'Salem's Lot by Stephen King 06.01.2025 22:54 ↓

KIng, Stephen.  'Salem's Lot . New York, Vintage, 1975. 

Stephen King's The Stand (The Dark Tower Series Aside Part 1) 01.12.2024 39:49 ↓

Paul tackles what is considered by many Stephen King's masterpiece. King, Stephen.  The Stand: The Complete & Uncut Edition.  New York, Doubleday, 1990. 

Profane Decency: Ted Lasso 15.11.2024 25:53 ↓

Paul discusses the most remarkable series of the decade: Ted Lasso.