AnaLITical
Hannah and Jon Newland
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We Make Good "Speech Sounds" by Octavia Butler (with Paige and Jennifer from Big Book Energy)
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05/20/21 • 31 min
"Speech Sounds" by Octavia Butler was published in 1983 in Isaac Asimov's "Science Fiction Magazine." A pandemic (oof) has swept the world, killing many and leaving the rest in shambles. The story follows Rye, a woman traveling to find her remaining family members. Instead, she finds Obsidian and begins a brief relationship with him. In this episode with Paige and Jennifer from Big Book Energy, Hannah and Jon discuss communication in the story, dystopias, and the prelude from Isaac Asimov.
Warning: This episode has mentions of sexual assault.
Hannah and Jon have a blast with the gals (again!) from Big Book Energy for Jennifer's pick. We discuss Asimov's history of abuse and how that factored into his prelude. How Octavia Butler was a BAMF and may have even called out men directly in the story. Jennifer brings up symbols, and you know by now that Hannah and Jon are ALL about those symbols.
You can find Big Book Energy on Instagram and Twitter as @Big_Book_Energy and their website here: https://www.bigbookenergy.com/
AnaLITical is created, hosted, and produced by Hannah and Jon Newland.
Edited by Jon Newland.
Artwork by Hannah Newland, using Logomakr and is owned by Hannah and Jon Newland.
Theme music is Robot Gypsy Jazz by John Bartmannm - https://johnbartmann.com
Website design by Hannah Newland - https://analiticalpod.wixsite.com/analitical
Support the podcast: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/analiticalpod
You can find the pod's social pages on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and TikTok @analiticalpod and email us at [email protected]
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05/06/21 • 29 min
"Tragic Life Stories" by Steve Duffy was featured in Year's Best Dark Fantasy and Horror of 2011. The story follows Dan, an author who has lost everything - his wife and his book deal. Dan meets Molly shortly after this news and begins writing a new novel, Say Uncle, featuring a character called X. As the story continues, X becomes real to Dan, or so it seems. In this episode, with Paige and Jennifer from Big Book Energy, Hannah and Jon discuss the misery-lit genre, the use of comparison, and the strange ending of the story.
Hannah and Jon have a blast with the gals from Big Book Energy. They bring up other sad stories that may feature in the misery-lit genre, including Hank Green's works and My Sister's Keeper. They talk over that atrocious ending to Game of Thrones and ponder if George RR Martin will ever finish that series.
You can find Big Book Energy on Instagram and Twitter as @Big_Book_Energy and their website here: https://www.bigbookenergy.com/
AnaLITical is created, hosted, and produced by Hannah and Jon Newland.
Edited by Jon Newland.
Artwork by Hannah Newland, using Logomakr and is owned by Hannah and Jon Newland.
Theme music is Robot Gypsy Jazz by John Bartmannm - https://johnbartmann.com
Website design by Hannah Newland - https://analiticalpod.wixsite.com/analitical
Support the podcast: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/analiticalpod
You can find the pod's social pages on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and TikTok @analiticalpod and email us at [email protected]
2 Listeners
06/24/21 • 40 min
Animal Farm was written by George Orwell and published in August of 1945. This allegorical tale depicts the rebellion of farm animals against their human farmer, Mr. Jones. In this episode, Hannah and Jon discuss the history of George Orwell, the allegory of the story, as well as the overall plot of the first five chapters.
Will Hannah ever stop singing? Probably not, but she may have finally learned a thing or two about history. At least history pertaining to the hit song "Rasputin" or amazing movie Anastasia. Jon replaces the word "like" with "very" and let's just say, it's a very good change, which we like a lot. Jon once again references other novels whilst reading this one. Will it ever end? No, but you love it.
P.S. Hannah loves the number 17. If someone notices this, buy me a coffee for $17 and we'll cover a story you want.
Hannah and Jon do know how to properly format a novel title. RSS won't let us. We apologize for their missteps.
AnaLITical is created, hosted, and produced by Hannah and Jon Newland.
Edited by Jon Newland.
Artwork by Hannah Newland, using Logomakr and is owned by Hannah and Jon Newland.
Theme music is Robot Gypsy Jazz by John Bartmannm - https://johnbartmann.com
Website design by Hannah Newland - https://analiticalpod.wixsite.com/analitical
Support the podcast: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/analiticalpod
You can find the pod's social pages on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and TikTok @analiticalpod and email us at [email protected]
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07/01/21 • 39 min
Animal Farm by George Orwell, published in 1945, depicts an allegorical fairy tale of the Russian Revolution and Stalin's era of rule. As Hannah and Jon continue reading and finish the book, they explore the allegory further, while also comparing this story with other historical events.
Grab your tissues, because this episode gets sad. Hannah and Jon finish out this novella by dissecting and covering the last four chapters (6-10). Hannah brings up the great 'Gaslight, Gatekeep, Girl boss' of the character Squealer. They round out the story by discussing The Seven Commandments of Animal Farm, how these change, what it ultimately gets boiled down too, and how this is interpreted for our everyday life.
Hannah and Jon do know how to properly format a novel title. RSS won't let us. We apologize for their missteps.
AnaLITical is created, hosted, and produced by Hannah and Jon Newland.
Edited by Jon Newland.
Artwork by Hannah Newland, using Logomakr and is owned by Hannah and Jon Newland.
Theme music is Robot Gypsy Jazz by John Bartmannm - https://johnbartmann.com
Website design by Hannah Newland - https://analiticalpod.wixsite.com/analitical
Support the podcast: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/analiticalpod
You can find the pod's social pages on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and TikTok @analiticalpod and email us at [email protected]
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12/24/20 • 18 min
"The Gift of the Magi" by O. Henry was published in 1905 and follows a young poor couple struggling to buy gifts for one another. They of course do, but by sacrificing what the other had bought the gift for - the girl her hair, and the man his watch. In this episode, Hannah and Jon discuss the theme, the title, and the true meaning of Christmas.
Join in as Jon and Hannah debate what makes a movie a "Christmas movie" and whether or not Die Hard and Home Alone should count, without a solid answer either way, except Harry Potter is definitely NOT a Christmas movie. Hear Hannah's lovely singing voice, and Jon's smooth reading. Find out what they think is the true meaning of Christmas, and learn some trivia along the way!
AnaLITical is created, hosted, and produced by Hannah and Jon Newland.
Edited by Jon Newland. This episode was edited by Hannah Newland :)
Artwork by Hannah Newland.
Theme music is Robot Gypsy Jazz by John Bartmannm - https://johnbartmann.com
Website design by Hannah Newland - https://analiticalpod.wixsite.com/analitical
Support the podcast https://www.buymeacoffee.com/analiticalpod
You can find the pod's social pages on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter @analiticalpod and email us at [email protected]
10/01/20 • 16 min
“The Tell-Tale Heart” by Edgar Allen Poe was first published in 1843 (viriginia.edu) and depicts the ramblings of a person as they recount their murder of an elderly man with a vulture eye. In this inaugural episode, we will discuss our initial encounter with “The Tell-Tale Heart” and thoughts coming back to it now, as well as the strange narration style and theme of the story.
We also cover the cause of the vulture eye, a possible insanity plea from the killer, and Jon proposes a theory that maybe the killer and victim are one and the same.
AnaLITical is created, hosted, and produced by Hannah and Jon Newland.
Edited by Jon Newland.
Artwork by Hannah Newland.
Theme music is Robot Gypsy Jazz by John Bartmannm - https://johnbartmann.com
Website design by Hannah Newland - https://analiticalpod.wixsite.com/analitical
Support the podcast https://www.buymeacoffee.com/analiticalpod
You can find the pod's social pages on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter @analiticalpod and email us at [email protected]
06/23/21 • 0 min
Hello! Hello hello! Welcome to your favorite literary podcast AnaLITical. Join the sibling duo, Hannah and Jon, as they discuss works of literature of all genres in a fun and funny way, where you might just learn a little something too!
AnaLITical is created, hosted, and produced by Hannah and Jon Newland.
Edited by Jon Newland. Artwork by Hannah Newland.
Theme music is Robot Gypsy Jazz by John Bartmannm - https://johnbartmann.com
Website design by Hannah Newland - https://analiticalpod.wixsite.com/analitical
Support the podcast: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/analiticalpod
You can find the pod's social pages on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and TikTok @analiticalpod and email us at [email protected]
Listen on a Sunny Day because "There Will Come Soft Rains" by Ray Bradbury (with Meghan Murphy)
AnaLITical
03/25/21 • 33 min
"There Will Come Soft Rains" by acclaimed writer Ray Bradbury was published in 1950. This science fiction story depicts a technological home that stands alone. The title of the story originates from a poem by Sara Teasdale, which is included in the story. In this episode, with special guest Meghan Murphy from The Book Rewind, your favorite literary nerds discuss the theme of the story, the meaning of the poem within it, and the catastrophic events that led to this quiet dystopia.
Hannah proves (yet again) that she is NOT GOOD at history. Jon gets deep on us immediately, so prepare your tissues. And with Meghan, they make so many references, we'd like you to count along with us. They also have a counter for how many times they say "like" in this episode, because it is an astounding amount. (But seriously, if someone counts, I'd buy them a coffee!)
You can check out Meghan's podcast The Book Rewind wherever you get your podcasts and on all socials as @thebookrewindpod. Here's a link to her website: https://anchor.fm/thebookrewind
AnaLITical is created, hosted, and produced by Hannah and Jon Newland.
Edited by Jon Newland.
Artwork by Hannah Newland, using Logomakr and is owned by Hannah and Jon Newland.
Theme music is Robot Gypsy Jazz by John Bartmannm - https://johnbartmann.com
Website design by Hannah Newland - https://analiticalpod.wixsite.com/analitical
Support the podcast: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/analiticalpod
You can find the pod's social pages on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and TikTok @analiticalpod and email us at [email protected]
01/28/21 • 24 min
"The New Dress" by Virginia Woolf was written in 1924 while Woolf was writing her novel, Mrs. Dalloway. The story follows Mable Waring and her thoughts at Clarissa Dalloway's party. In this episode, Hannah and Jon discuss how the story tackles issues of class and its effects on the main character's mental health, as well as background of the author.
Please note: this episode contains themes that may be difficult for some listeners. Virginia Woolf was a victim of suicide and struggled with her mental health. Please approach with caution.
Hannah and Jon also discuss how colors are huge symbols and how well Woolf uses them in the story. They also bring up the important point that no matter how well written something may be, it is important to note the jaded histories of the authors.
Woolf's history was obtained from "Seagull Book of Stories" an anthology edited by Joseph Kelly, as well as https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Virginia_Woolf.
AnaLITical is created, hosted, and produced by Hannah and Jon Newland.
Edited by Jon Newland.
Artwork by Hannah Newland, using Logomakr and is owned by Hannah and Jon Newland.
Theme music is Robot Gypsy Jazz by John Bartmannm - https://johnbartmann.com
Website design by Hannah Newland - https://analiticalpod.wixsite.com/analitical
Support the podcast: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/analiticalpod
You can find the pod's social pages on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter @analiticalpod and email us at [email protected]
"Because I could not stop for Death" by Emily Dickinson was posthumously published in 1890. The poem follows a narrator as they encounter Death and look back on life. In this episode, Hannah and Jon discuss how the poems came to be published, the themes throughout, the meter and form and how familiar it may sound.
Hannah and Jon contemplate the philosophical question of what came first: the song or the poem. We get to hear Hannah's amazing rendition of the poem sung out to a catchy tune. Jon really reminds us that a poem with "Death" in the title, is definitely about death.. Someday we may release the "hot takes" cut of this episode.
AnaLITical is created, hosted, and produced by Hannah and Jon Newland.
Edited by Jon Newland.
Artwork by Hannah Newland, using Logomakr and is owned by Hannah and Jon Newland.
Theme music is Robot Gypsy Jazz by John Bartmannm - https://johnbartmann.com
Website design by Hannah Newland - https://analiticalpod.wixsite.com/analitical
Support the podcast: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/analiticalpod
You can find the pod's social pages on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and TikTok @analiticalpod and email us at [email protected]
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FAQ
How many episodes does AnaLITical have?
AnaLITical currently has 22 episodes available.
What topics does AnaLITical cover?
The podcast is about Leisure, Hobbies, Podcasts, Books and Arts.
What is the most popular episode on AnaLITical?
The episode title 'We Make Good "Speech Sounds" by Octavia Butler (with Paige and Jennifer from Big Book Energy)' is the most popular.
What is the average episode length on AnaLITical?
The average episode length on AnaLITical is 24 minutes.
How often are episodes of AnaLITical released?
Episodes of AnaLITical are typically released every 14 days.
When was the first episode of AnaLITical?
The first episode of AnaLITical was released on Sep 22, 2020.
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