Save Me From My Shelf
Abigail Boucher and Daniel Jenkin-Smith
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Episode 15 - Jane Eyre
Save Me From My Shelf
02/13/22 • 80 min
Two friends and academics recap classic literature and take it off its pedestal. In our fifteenth episode and Valentine's Day special, we follow Jane Eyre on her angry quest to find love, avoid housefires, and not punch everyone she meets along the way. Abby and Daniel go on their own quests to worship St Valentine in the old ways and to finally become friends in real life.
Cover art © Catherine Wu.
Episode theme: Franz Liszt, 'Hungarian Rhapsody, No. 2'.
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Episode 14 - Gulliver's Travels
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02/02/22 • 74 min
Two friends and academics recap classic literature and take it off its pedestal. In our fourteenth episode and Season 2 premiere, we follow Lemuel Gulliver, Esq., as he poops his way around the globe, takes nipple rides, and develops linguistic connections in the Luggnaggian-Brobdingnagian language family.
Cover art © Catherine Wu.
Episode theme: Georg Philipp Telemann, 'Intrada Suite for Two Violins: Gulliver's Travels'.
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Episode 17 - Beowulf
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03/16/22 • 63 min
Two friends and academics recap classic literature and take it off its pedestal. In our seventeenth episode, we go back to the first major English work: Beowulf. So, hwæt, dummies! Join us if you like endless gift giving interspersed with the most disgusting charnel-house violence possible, if your ideal hero a seven-foot tall wino, or if you think a poem itself can be a lesbian.
Cover art © Catherine Wu.
Episode theme: Alexander Nakarada, 'Catalyst'.
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Episode 16 - Hamlet
Save Me From My Shelf
03/02/22 • 64 min
Two friends and academics recap classic literature and take it off its pedestal. In our sixteenth episode, we examine Shakespeare's most olfactory play. Abby celebrates a strong return of himbos to the podcast, Daniel conceptualises an award-winning Disney+ show, and we discover this is the Bard's only (?) work where someone sh*ts their pants out of love.
Cover art © Catherine Wu.
Episode themes: John Dowland, 'The King of Denmark, Galliard, Lachrimae, No. 11'; Thomas Tallis, 'Why fum'th in sight', from Archbishop Parker's Psalter.
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Episode 6 - Pamela
Save Me From My Shelf
09/15/21 • 70 min
Two friends and academics recap classic literature and take it off its pedestal. In our sixth episode, Abby develops a rage-ulcer and writes an award-winning K-Pop song, while Daniel has only love for waistcoats, evil Swiss guards, and Measuringworth.com.
Cover art © Catherine Wu.
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Episode 9 - Dracula
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10/27/21 • 87 min
Two friends and academics recap classic literature and take it off its pedestal. In our ninth episode (our bumper Halloween special) Abby and Daniel start a band, Dracula is uncovered a chronic masturbator, and himbos make a glorious return to the podcast.
Cover art © Catherine Wu.
Episode theme: Bartok's 'Concerto for Orchestra, Sz. 116'.
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Episode 8 - The Crucible
Save Me From My Shelf
10/13/21 • 58 min
Two friends and academics recap classic literature and take it off its pedestal. In our eight episode, Daniel embraces Puritanism, Abby embraces self-promotion, and John Proctor regrets embracing a thresher.
Cover art © Catherine Wu.
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Episode 2 - Othello
Save Me From My Shelf
07/21/21 • 49 min
Two friends and academics recap classic literature and take it off its pedestal. In our second episode, we discuss Shakespeare, the benefits of casting Michael Cera, and if this play was potentially sponsored by Big Linen.
Cover art © Catherine Wu.
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FAQ
How many episodes does Save Me From My Shelf have?
Save Me From My Shelf currently has 91 episodes available.
What topics does Save Me From My Shelf cover?
The podcast is about Literature, Fiction, Novels, Teaching, Comedy, Podcasts, Books, English and Arts.
What is the most popular episode on Save Me From My Shelf?
The episode title 'Episode 15 - Jane Eyre' is the most popular.
What is the average episode length on Save Me From My Shelf?
The average episode length on Save Me From My Shelf is 57 minutes.
How often are episodes of Save Me From My Shelf released?
Episodes of Save Me From My Shelf are typically released every 13 days, 23 hours.
When was the first episode of Save Me From My Shelf?
The first episode of Save Me From My Shelf was released on Jul 7, 2021.
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