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Save Me From My Shelf

Save Me From My Shelf

Abigail Boucher and Daniel Jenkin-Smith

We're friends and academics who take classic literature off its pedestal by making fun of it.

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Goodpods has curated a list of the 10 best Save Me From My Shelf episodes, ranked by the number of listens and likes each episode have garnered from our listeners. If you are listening to Save Me From My Shelf 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 Save Me From My Shelf episode by adding your comments to the episode page.

Save Me From My Shelf - Episode 15 - Jane Eyre

Episode 15 - Jane Eyre

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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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Save Me From My Shelf - Episode 14 - Gulliver's Travels

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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Save Me From My Shelf - Episode 17 - Beowulf

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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Save Me From My Shelf - Episode 16 - Hamlet

Episode 16 - Hamlet

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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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Save Me From My Shelf - Episode 6 - Pamela

Episode 6 - Pamela

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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.


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Save Me From My Shelf - Bonus: Thrushcross Grange Supercut
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08/15/21 • 0 min



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Save Me From My Shelf - Episode 9 - Dracula

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.


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Episode theme: Bartok's 'Concerto for Orchestra, Sz. 116'.



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Save Me From My Shelf - Episode 8 - The Crucible

Episode 8 - The Crucible

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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.


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Save Me From My Shelf - Episode 2 - Othello

Episode 2 - Othello

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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.


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Save Me From My Shelf - Trailer: Dracula - Halloween Special
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10/19/21 • 1 min

What the hell is 'forcemeat'?

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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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