Episode 6.3: Middlesex

07/19/21 • 23 min

Literary Guise: A Book Club for Modern Men

What would a series discussion of the intersex narrative in this Pulitzer Prize winning novel be without some divergence into early Genesis albums and inappropriate High School plays? In this episode: we talk to some experts, explore the problematic (and reoccurring) fictional character of Dr. Luce, and really get to the heart of our reason for this podcast/bookclub-- what does it mean to identify as a man?

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Episode 6.2: Middlesex

We celebrate Motown in this episode and explore Eugenides's love letter to the Motor City. We also get really deep into the coming out experience, race relations, and "white rage." You know-- light, casual cocktail conversation! Stick with all the soul-bearing and challenging debate to hear our pick for "best Detroit athlete." Men can talk about their feelings AND still obsess over meaningless sports stats!

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Episode 6.4: Middlesex

We wrap up the epic that is Middlesex. Our favorite bartender is back and serving us drinks that may include... salamander venom? We talk about all things Milton and debate if Cal's journey is ultimately a satisfactory one. In addition, we engage in a not at all fun but always necessary conversation about toxic male behavior, particularly when it comes to sexual assault in both the straight and gay community.