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Literary Disco

Literary Disco

Literary Disco

Writers talk about reading. Hosted by Tod Goldberg, Julia Pistell, and Rider Strong. https://www.literarydisco.com
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Goodpods has curated a list of the 10 best Literary Disco episodes, ranked by the number of listens and likes each episode have garnered from our listeners. If you are listening to Literary Disco for the first time, there's no better place to start than with one of these standout episodes. If you are a fan of the show, vote for your favorite Literary Disco episode by adding your comments to the episode page.

Literary Disco - Episode 167: Middlemarch, Book One
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04/14/20 • 34 min

Ever wondered what 900 pages of turgid prose sounds like when dropped on a desk? This week is part one of our #Quarantine read of George Eliot's long and intimidating classic novel from the nineteenth century, Middlemarch.

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Literary Disco - Episode 173: Bookshelf Revisit, Summer 2020
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06/15/20 • 36 min

This week, Julia, Rider, and Tod do an old-fashion bookshelf revisit where each of them take a volume for their shelves and bring it up for discussion.

Julia's pick: The Stranger in the Woods by Michael Finkel

Rider's pick: Infinite Jest by David Foster Wallace

Tod's pick: Death, Immortality, and Meaning in Life by John Martin Fischer

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Literary Disco - Episode 124: Bookshelf Revisit Summer 2018
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04/30/18 • 52 min

I know, it’s a bit confusing, but some tech issues with Episode 123 means we’re skipping it for now. Instead, we zoom to the future! It’s a Bookshelf Revisit episode with a game — a new game Tod is insisting we call “Rock, Paper, Scissors.” As if there isn’t already a game called that. But first, we get to hear all about Julia and Tod getting catfished, what children’s book Julia has rediscovered, Rider’s descent into the Empire of Illusion, and Tod’s recent interview with a very successful novelist who also happens to be his brother.

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Literary Disco - Sea Tea (Literary Disco Live!)
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04/15/22 • 90 min

This is a recording of a live episode from Sea Tea Improv in Hartford, Connecticut, back in March. Julia and Rider are joined by special guests curator Mallory Howard of the Mark Twain House & Museum and librarian Gwen Glazer of the Croton Free Library -- and Tod's disembodied head joining virtually.

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Literary Disco - Episode 83: Animorphs: The Invasion
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07/23/15 • 53 min

You asked for it. We don’t know why, but you did.

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Literary Disco - Episode 119: Lincoln in the Bardo
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01/29/18 • 39 min

We did it. We read the George Saunders book that blew everyone’s mind in 2017. And then we talked about it.

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Literary Disco - Episode 202: Fantasy

Episode 202: Fantasy

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06/27/22 • 65 min

Today we launch a new format of the Disco as we begin our "Genre Season."

Each episode of this season, we're going to dive deep into a particular literary genre, exploring what defines it, what makes it work or not work, interviewing authors, talking to fans, scholars, whoever can help us unlock what it is that makes a genre a genre.

With our inaugural episode, we discover our long lost lineage. hop on Pegasus, and fly to the far reaches of fantasy. Joining us is actor and writer Will Friedle, fantasy author Brandon Sanderson, and Dungeons & Dragons game designer Kate Welch.

This is Literary Disco, the last book club you'll ever need.

Explore more of Brandon Sanderson in our Mistborn episode.

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Literary Disco - Revisiting George Saunders
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11/04/22 • 56 min

On today's episode, we revisit a recent conversation with one favorite authors on the podcast, George Saunders, whose new story collection Liberation Day is out now.

This episode is brought to you by Bombas, the socks Julia and her family is ALWAYS wearing! Go to bombas.com/disco and use code DISCO for 20% off your purchase!

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Literary Disco - Episode 73: Galapagos

Episode 73: Galapagos

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02/13/15 • 59 min

Today we examine whether or not every work by a master is a masterpiece. There may be some yelling.

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Literary Disco - Episode 160: The Overstory
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01/28/20 • 52 min

On this today’s episode, we discuss The Overstory by Richard Powers, a Pulitzer Prize-winning from 2018 that centers trees in a variety of context as the focus of its storytelling. Can a book about trees actually captivate us for hundreds of pages?

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FAQ

How many episodes does Literary Disco have?

Literary Disco currently has 207 episodes available.

What topics does Literary Disco cover?

The podcast is about Literature, Reading, Writing, Writers, Humor, Comedy, Podcasts, Books and Arts.

What is the most popular episode on Literary Disco?

The episode title 'Episode 167: Middlemarch, Book One' is the most popular.

What is the average episode length on Literary Disco?

The average episode length on Literary Disco is 56 minutes.

How often are episodes of Literary Disco released?

Episodes of Literary Disco are typically released every 14 days, 7 hours.

When was the first episode of Literary Disco?

The first episode of Literary Disco was released on Mar 11, 2012.

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