Episode 18: George Orwell and the Politics of Language
The girls take an Orwell deep dive, and discuss the politics of language, Orwell's notable works, and whether or not focaccia is bread.
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10 Mar 2026
Episode 17: "The Picture of Dorian Gray" and the Purpose of Art in Literature
The girls discuss Aestheticism, Oscar Wilde, and Cats
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3 Mar 2026
Episode 16: Journeys On and Off the Page - The Art of Travel Writing
The girls discuss travel writing, it's history and origins, and learn about people with umbrella feet.
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17 Feb 2026
Episode 15: "The Metamorphosis" and Surrealist Literature
Laura and Summer discuss Kafka, the Kafkaesque, bugs, and also men with hypothetical Sisyphus tattoos.
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5 Feb 2026
Episode 14: "Romeo and Juliet" and the Art of the Literary Adaptation
The girls discuss what a literary adaptation is, and examine several versions of "Romeo and Juliet", yes even the gnome one.
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29 Jan 2026
Episode 13: From TCR to TMZ; a Literary History of Gossip
The girls discuss the history of gossip, from town criers to deuxmoi.
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19 Jan 2026
Episode 12: Top 10 Books of 2025
The girls discuss their top 10 books they read over 2025.
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12 Jan 2026
Episode 11: Susan Sontag's "Notes on Camp"
This week, the girls look at what it means to be cap through the lens of Susan Sontag's essay. Think Buzzball bags and Tiffany lamps...
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22 Dec 2025
Episode 10: Writing Routines and Creative Rituals
The girls discuss the writing routines and creative rituals of famous authors, as well as giving their own writing tips and advice
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15 Dec 2025
Episode 9: Place Names and Meanings
In this episode, Laura and Summer discuss how places were named, and why these meanings are still important despite changing over time.
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8 Dec 2025
Episode 8: Jane Austen's "Persuasion" and the Art of the Final Novel
The girls discuss the rise of the novel, Jane Austen's impact on the genre, and the concept of a 'final' work.
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1 Dec 2025
Episode 7: Tennessee Williams and Plastic Theatre
Laura and Summer discuss plastic theatre and the genius of Tennessee Williams in regards to "A Streetcar Named Desire" and "The Glass Menagerie".
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24 Nov 2025
Episode 6: Idioms Over Time
This episode, Laura and Summer discuss the history behind idioms, and trace the evolution of sayings and language to our present day.
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17 Nov 2025
Episode 5: Tragic Heroines in Early Modern Theatre
In this episode, the girls explore the characters of Ophelia, Lady Macbeth, Lavinia, Annabella, and the Duchess, all prominent women from Early Modern Theatre, and question why they are still so important to literature today.
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10 Nov 2025
Episode 4: Booktok and the Rise of AntiIntellectualism
The girls have a very chatty episode this week discussing anti-intellectualism and the rise of booktok, why AI is detrimental to literature, and how this all links to the rise of fascism
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3 Nov 2025
Episode 3: The Monstrous Feminine, Female Gothic, and "Carrie"
This week, Laura and Summer host a Halloween episode, discussing the terrifying subject of female bodies. Get ready to be spooked and learn about the Monstrous Feminine, Female Gothic, and "Carrie".
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27 Oct 2025
Episode 2: Short Stories
The girls discuss the origin of the short story and how it has evolved over time. Special focus on two of our favs - "The Yellow Wallpaper" and "The Tell-Tale Heart"
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20 Oct 2025
Episode 1: Get to Know Us
In their first episode, the girls discuss their 5 favourite books (amongst other things)
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