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The Literary Lamppost
Hosted by Caitlin and Ashley · EN
✨Along with Caitlin’s analysis and Ashley’s imagination, wander through the world of stories and their meaning in our world. ✨
📚Inspired by another iconic lamppost from classic literature, this podcast aims to shed light on some of the most important things going on in the world through the lens of literature. We explore family, friendships, religion, government, society, and other issues found in the pages of our favourite books, from classics to booktok. We hope you will join us on this adventure 📚
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Lord of the Rings: It's the Fight that Matters
2w ago00:24:36Tap to summarize🧙🏼♂️Lord of the Rings is perhaps the greatest and most epic tale of good vs. evil known to the literary world, and addresses an important question: how do you keep fighting for good when all hope is lost? 🗡️Tolkien saw a lot in his life. He fought in WWI, and watched his son fight in WWII. It's no surprise, then, that he brought such a poignant perspective to what it means to fight for good, even when hope seems completely gone. 🧝🏻♂️Join us today as we dive into what that fight looks like in Lord of the Rings, and what it means for us today. Support the showFollow us on Instagram @theliterarylamppost
Transcribe →Lord of the Rings: Feminist or Flop?
Mar 800:26:52Tap to summarize🧝🏻♀️Ever wished there were more female characters (main or otherwise) in Lord of the Rings? Us too! We do love Eowyn and Galadriel, though. 🗡️ How do we approach Lord of the Rings' portrayal of women? What does it mean to write women well? Was Tolkien progressive for his time, or stuck in the past? Join us as we dive into the study and critique of Tolkien's representation of female characters in Lord of the Rings. Support the showFollow us on Instagram @theliterarylamppost
Transcribe →Lord of the Rings: Middle-earth Masculinity
Jan 1900:29:41Tap to summarize🧝🏻♂️When you think of the LOTR characters, who comes to mind first? Frodo? Aragorn? Legolas? 🏹 Tolkien's positive view of masculinity offers a unique lens through which to analyse each of these characters. Plus who WOULDN'T want to talk about the absolute badassery these dudes demonstrate. Join us for a discussion about the marvellous men of Middle-earth, and let us know which one's your favourite!🌋Support the showFollow us on Instagram @theliterarylamppost
Transcribe →The Help: "You is Kind, You is Smart, You is One of the Good Ones"
Oct 300:32:39Tap to summarize🚽Today we're diving into "The Help", a fascinating novel set in Jim Crow Era Mississippi. We tend to look back at history and think we'd be "one of the good ones". We'd be hiding Jews in our basements, we'd be marching for civil rights with MLK Jr., but is that certain? How can we know? The Help examines some fascinating perspectives, but are they accurate? Can a white woman effectively tell the story of a black woman? Join us as we discuss storytelling, intersectionality, bathroom initiatives, and some of the controversy around "The Help". Support the showFollow us on Instagram @theliterarylamppost
Transcribe →The Secret Life of Bees: Honey, Mary and Unlikely Community
Sep 200:30:24Tap to summarize🐝 It's another bee book! join us for a fantastic discussion about a truly wonderful book, in which we explore the journey of a 14 year old girl escaping an abusive home and running away from her past. Can God be a mother? How does Mary fit into spirituality? How does the Civil Rights movement echo in today’s world? Join us for this and more in today's episode. We'd love to hear your thoughts! 🎧Connect with us! Discord: discord.gg/WwzWW7FSInstagram: @theliterarylamppostYoutube: The Literary LamppostMusic by Josh Ibbottsoundcloud.com/doplasEmail: Josh@doplas-music.comSupport the showFollow us on Instagram @theliterarylamppost
Transcribe →The Murmur of Bees: Magic, Morals, Fate and Free Will
Aug 1100:32:34Tap to summarize🐝 Join us today for a discussion on Sofia Segovia's novel, The Murmur of Bees! Such a beautiful, heartwarming yet heartbreaking story, with so much to talk about! A boy, abandoned because of a birth defect, found under a bridge protected by a blanket to bees. These bees become his constant guide through life...magical realism hums through this story.Something really interesting is the idea of moral entitlement, so well demonstrated by the antagonist, Anselmo Espiricueta. Never heard of moral entitlement? Join us to find out! Support the showFollow us on Instagram @theliterarylamppost
Transcribe →Dictionary of Lost Words: Lost, Found, Shared
Jul 1400:35:19Tap to summarize📚Today we discuss Pip Williams' "Dictionary of Lost Words", which follows Esme Nicoll the daughter of a lexicographer working on the Oxford English Dictionary. Words are powerful, we all know that. But why? What gives them their power? and what happens when those words are taken away? Join us for this and much more! We hope you love this highly anticipated episode!We'd love to hear your thoughts! 🎧Connect with us! Discord: discord.gg/WwzWW7FSInstagram: @theliterarylamppostYoutube: The Literary LamppostMusic by Josh Ibbottsoundcloud.com/doplasEmail: Josh@doplas-music.comFollow us on Instagram @theliterarylamppostSupport the showFollow us on Instagram @theliterarylamppost
Transcribe →This is Happiness: When Life is the Story
Jun 1600:30:41Tap to summarizeIn this episode, we discuss Niall William's This is Happiness. A charming and wholesome read, this book gave us a lot to think about! Join us for a conversation about what it means to live, as well as how literature can be therapy, how to cope with change, and healthy vs unhealthy Christianity. Come along for the ride! We'd love to hear your thoughts! 🎧Connect with us! Discord: discord.gg/WwzWW7FSInstagram: @theliterarylamppostYoutube: The Literary LamppostMusic by Josh Ibbottsoundcloud.com/doplasEmail: Josh@doplas-music.comSupport the showFollow us on Instagram @theliterarylamppost
Transcribe →The Giver: Thanks for the memories (not the communism)
Jun 300:26:39Tap to summarizeIn this episode, join us for a discussion of the merits of communism. JK 😂, we're actually talking about the book The Giver, and how it critiques a totalitarian government through the lens of a communism-like society. Is left and right all there is to the political spectrum? Or is there something more sinister hiding there...Join us to find out! Also included is some commentary about political correctness, freedom of expression, and government-regulated families...lots of spicy topics today! We'd love to hear your thoughts! 🎧Connect with us! Discord: discord.gg/WwzWW7FSInstagram: @theliterarylamppostYoutube: The Literary LamppostMusic by Josh Ibbottsoundcloud.com/doplasEmail: Josh@doplas-music.comSupport the showFollow us on Instagram @theliterarylamppost
Transcribe →Howl's Moving Castle: Green Slime and Getting Old
May 19, 202500:30:31Tap to summarizeWhat does green slime and a castle on legs have to do with the anti-aging industry? Listen to this episode to find out! Join us as we journey with Sophie, a girl under a curse that makes her old. We discuss society's seeming allergy to aging women as well as the advantages that come with getting older. We also talk a bit about the movie version by Studio Ghibli and the controversy surrounding AI Ghibli photos. 🎧Connect with us! Discord: discord.gg/WwzWW7FSInstagram: @theliterarylamppostYoutube: The Literary LamppostMusic by Josh Ibbottsoundcloud.com/doplasEmail: Josh@doplas-music.comSupport the showFollow us on Instagram @theliterarylamppost
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