Josiah, Michael, & Ethan talk through every book in the Freddy the Pig series by Walter R. Brooks, bringing you nostalgia, history, and an in-depth discussion of each story.
We continue to discuss the Freddy the Pig series, by Walter R. Brooks, illustrated by Kurt Weise. In this episode, we talk about book #6: Freddy the Politician.
In this episode…
-Ethan’s rabbit hole (…I mean… nostalgia)
-A Foreward Discussion
-”Where are Ella and Everett?”
-Math with Mr. Brooks.
-The Weapon of Laughter.
-”What about Bugs?”
Your hosts:
Josiah Willitz
Michael Lilienthal (https://twitter.com/mglilienthal)
Ethan Bartlett (https://twitter.com/bjartlett)
Music by Josiah Willitz, Lyrics from Freddy Goes to Florida.
Thanks to Olivia Marth for our Logo & Podcast Art!
3 Jan 2023
05 The Clockwork Twin
Our fifth meeting to discuss the Freddy the Pig series, by Walter R. Brooks, illustrated by Kurt Weise. In this episode, we talk about book #5: The Clockwork Twin.
In this episode…
-Ethan, once again, has nothing to say
-John Davison Rockefeller
-The problematic gypsy passage
-Corporate punishment
-Masonry
-Adoniram and Hermione
-We rank the books
-We acknowledge comments
Your hosts:
Josiah Willitz
Michael Lilienthal (https://twitter.com/mglilienthal)
Ethan Bartlett (https://twitter.com/bjartlett)
Music by Josiah Willitz, Lyrics from Freddy Goes to Florida.
Thanks to Olivia Marth for our Logo & Podcast Art!
4 Jul 2022
04 The Story of Freginald
Our fourth meeting to discuss the Freddy the Pig series, by Walter R. Brooks, illustrated by Kurt Weise. In this episode, we talk about book #4: The Story of Freginald.
In this episode…
-Josiah needs to work on starting podcasts.
-Ethan has nothing to say.
-Josiah and Ethan both feel the need to add to Michael’s history report.
-Chapter 1: ”A Boy Named Sue”
-The Confederacy is finally defeated.
-Freddy FINALLY shows up.
-Ethan brings in Herodotus.
From the editor: For any who have been listening from when we started and have been waiting for more episodes— my apologies for taking a year long (plus) sabbatical.
Your hosts:
Josiah Willitz
Michael Lilienthal (https://twitter.com/mglilienthal)
Ethan Bartlett (https://twitter.com/bjartlett)
Music by Josiah Willitz, Lyrics from Freddy Goes to Florida.
Thanks to Olivia Marth for our Logo & Podcast Art!
10 May 2021
03 Freddy The Detective
Our third meeting to discuss the Freddy the Pig series, by Walter R. Brooks, illustrated by Kurt Weise. In this episode, we talk about book #3: Freddy The Detective.
These kids books have been influential since the first one came out in the 1920s. Over 2 dozen books exist in the series, and your hosts will read and discuss all of them.
The discussion follows the basic outline:
Ethan’s Nostalgia Corner
Michael’s Historical Background
Josiah’s Plot Summary
General Discussion, and One-Liners
The editor wishes to apologize profusely for the delay in posting this recording. Multiple major life events have taken place since the last upload.
Your hosts:
Josiah Willitz
Michael Lilienthal (https://twitter.com/mglilienthal)
Ethan Bartlett (https://twitter.com/bjartlett)
Music by Josiah Willitz, Lyrics from Freddy Goes to Florida.
Thanks to Olivia Marth for our Logo & Podcast Art!
10 Feb 2021
Freddy Goes to a Podcast Promo
The basics of our new podcast: Freddy Goes to a Podcast.
Your hosts:
Josiah Willitz
Michael Lilienthal (https://twitter.com/mglilienthal)
Ethan Bartlett (https://twitter.com/bjartlett)
Music by Josiah Willitz.
Thanks to Olivia Marth for our Logo & Podcast Art!
9 Feb 2021
02 Freddy Goes to The North Pole
Our second meeting to discuss the Freddy the Pig series, by Walter R. Brooks, illustrated by Kurt Weise. In this episode, we talk about book #2: Freddy Goes to the North Pole.
These kids books have been influential since the first one came out in the 1920s. Over 2 dozen books exist in the series, and your hosts will read and discuss all of them.
The discussion follows the basic outline:
Ethan’s Nostalgia Corner
Michael’s Historical Background
Josiah’s Plot Summary
General Discussion, and One-Liners
Your hosts:
Josiah Willitz
Michael Lilienthal (https://twitter.com/mglilienthal)
Ethan Bartlett (https://twitter.com/bjartlett)
Music by Josiah Willitz, Lyrics from Freddy Goes to Florida.
Thanks to Olivia Marth for our Logo & Podcast Art!
3 Dec 2020
01 Freddy Goes to Florida
It’s the first in the Freddy the Pig series, by Walter R. Brooks, illustrated by Kurt Weise.
These kids books have been influential since the first one came out in the 1920s. Over 2 dozen books exist in the series, and your hosts will read and discuss all of them.
The discussion follows the basic outline:
Ethan’s Nostalgia Corner
Michael’s Historical Background
Josiah’s Plot Summary
General Discussion, and One-Liners
Your hosts:
Josiah Willitz
Michael Lilienthal
Ethan Bartlett
Music by Josiah Willitz, Lyrics from Freddy Goes to Florida.
Thanks to Olivia Marth for our Logo & Podcast Art!
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