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Banned Camp is a comedy podcast where we read banned books and try to figure out why they were banned in the first place. Each season, we pick a new banned book, read it chapter by chapter out loud, and then talk about what might have gotten that chapter banned. In our sixth season, one thing that has stood out to us is that it seems like the people who want to ban books have never read them. Although we can find specific things here and there, nothing ever comes to the point where we would ...
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Cinema Drive

Jason West & Ryan Tiren

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Cinema Drive is fueled by the films that spark in our souls. Our passion is exploring the power of film to engage, to transcend, and to endure. Each week, Ryan and Jason dig beneath the surface into the true intimacy of what makes a movie memorable. Cinema Drive exists to help us all more fully consider and deeply cherish movies.
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Annie and Dave take turns to pick something one of them was a fan of before they were married, and that the other one doesn't know. Then they both watch or read it and come together to discuss their reactions. What will the newbie think of it? And will the fan still love it? Listen to find out.
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A book club where we (those who identify as men and those who want to understand men better) review great works of literature and discuss what they have to say about masculine archetypes. We are two life-long friends, one straight, one gay; a writer, and a doctor of computer science and philosophy, who have vastly different ideas of what it means to be a man. We’re here to take a look at the good, the bad, and the ugly and to grow along the way.
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Secret Life of Books

Sophie Gee and Jonty Claypole

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Every book has two stories: the one it tells, and the one it hides. The Secret Life of Books is a fascinating, addictive, often shocking, occasionally hilarious weekly podcast starring Sophie Gee, an English professor at Princeton University, and Jonty Claypole, formerly director of arts at the BBC. Every week these virtuoso critics and close friends take an iconic book and reveal the hidden story behind the story: who made it, their clandestine motives, the undeclared stakes, the scandalous ...
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Book Vs. Movie is the podcast that ponders the question: "Which was better...the book or the movie?" We spoil away the details, uncover the plot points, discuss casting choices and shower with praise (or pummel with snark) as we see fit. Hosts are Margo P. (She's Nacho Mama's Blog) and Margo D. (Creator of Brooklyn Fit Chick.com) and we are not afraid to tell it like it is!
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Welcome to The Canon Reviewed, a weekly podcast that looks at old books with new eyes and examines their continued relevance to contemporary readers. I'm so grateful that you're here and inspired by your support, and I very much look forward to our literary discussions. Please feel free to add your comments throughout the journey, because this podcast is all about sharing ideas and building community through everyone's contributions. I can't wait to see what we talk about, what we build! New ...
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A Frame Apart

Ariel Fisher & Bob Barrow

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It’s Critic vs Screenwriter. Sometimes … maybe … kinda? Welcome to A Frame Apart, the movie podcast from divergent perspectives under one roof. We’re your hosts, Ariel Fisher and Bob Barrow. Ariel’s a film critic and freelance journalist, and Bob’s a screenwriter. Each episode, we’ll take a look at two movies that have some sort of connection. Sometimes that connection will be obvious, and others not so much. On A Frame Apart, we aim to provide a variety of perspectives on cinema, not only f ...
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More than just a really cool episode title, innocence and innocents really are the meat of these timeless classics. Join Cinema Drive for an exploration of the two films ranked HIGHEST on AFI's Top 10 Courtroom Dramas list! The Deep Question: Would you have tested a Jurassic Park/World? This Week's Features: 12 Angry Men (1957) To Kill a Mockingbir…
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Send us a text In this episode of Banned Camp, Jennifer and Dan are joined by Allison and Joe from Queer Cinema Catchup for a lively discussion comparing the Aristotle and Dante book to its movie adaptation. The group dives into whether Hollywood captured the heart of this coming-of-age story, examining the portrayal of the characters, themes, and …
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Ever wonder what Shakespeare got up to in the bedroom? Well, whether you do or not, you’ll find out - along with many other things - in this episode devoted to Maggie O’Farrell’s superb novel Hamnet (spoiler alert: it involves a shed, a kestrel and shelves of bouncing apples, rather than an actual bedroom). Hamnet was published to critical acclaim …
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Book Vs. Movie: The Night of the Hunter The 1953 Novel Vs. the 1955 Classic Movie Davis Grubb’s 1953 novel *The Night of the Hunter* and its 1955 film adaptation by Charles Laughton offer haunting interpretations of a sinister preacher, Harry Powell, and two children fleeing him. The novel delves deeper into Powell's twisted morality and religious …
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We've apparently been doing this five whole years! In our fifth anniversary episode, Annie revisits a real childhood favourite (who on earth was monitoring what this ten-year-old girl was watching???) and gets Dave to watch the Cecil B DeMille's 1956 The Ten Commandments! Will Dave like it at all and will Annie stil love it after the discussion? Em…
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Send us a text Dan shares a quick update on what's coming next for Banned Camp. Next week kicks off with a crossover episode featuring Allison and Joe from Queer Cinema Catch Up, where they’ll compare the book and movie versions of Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe. And don’t miss out on the Halloween Spooktacular on Thursday…
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Queen lent their magic, their power, their drama, and their high-octane personality to electrify both Flash Gordon (1980) and Highlander (1986)! These movies are just too much darn fun, and this is a Cinema Drive episode long in the making. Jason and Ryan glory in the cheese, the camp, and the cult power of these 80s flicks. The Deep Question: Who …
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Send us a text This week, Jen and Dan dive headfirst into their inbox and take on the best of the worst: negative emails and reviews. Oh, and of course, Robot gets involved, lending his voice to one of the angrier emails. Rate, Review, & Follow on Apple Podcasts: Love the show? Hate it? Either way, let us know! Rate and review us on Apple Podcasts,…
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Hamlet is jammed with famous quotes like “to be or not to be,” “something is rotten in the state of Denmark,” “time is out of joint,” “the play’s the thing,” “get thee to a nunnery,” and “the rest is silence.” But who really knows what happens in the world’s most famous play? And why is it so damn long? Jonty confides the intense boredom induced by…
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Book Vs. Movie: The Fly The 1957 Short Story Vs. the 1986 Movie The Margos feature The Fly this month with special guest Patrick Bromley, who hosts the excellent F This Movie podcast. The 1957 short story and the 1986 film share the core premise of a scientist merging with a fly during a teleportation experiment, but they have different approaches.…
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Send us a text In this special episode of Banned Camp, Jennifer and Dan reveal the fan vote winner for the next banned book to be featured on the podcast: Slaughterhouse-Five by Kurt Vonnegut! After a heated competition, this classic anti-war novel emerged victorious, beating out The Handmaid’s Tale, Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry, Lord of the Flies,…
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You're listening to a dream...within a dream...within an episode...within a podcast... Seriously, this film was so popular and such a part of culture that you almost forgot how good it really is! Pairing spectacle and terrific high concept narrative with heart and humanity, Inception (2010) is a powerful film that sold audiences with an original id…
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Send us a text In this special episode of Banned Camp, Jennifer and Dan get political (sort of) as they prepare for Season 7. The Scary Book People have the power to decide which banned book they will cover next, with five exciting (and controversial) options to choose from. The five contenders include: The Handmaid’s Tale by Margaret Atwood Roll o…
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“The course of true love never did run smooth.” It certainly did not in Shakespeare’s psychedelic fantasy about cross-dressing, polyamory, speaking truth to power and tik-tok – centuries before the internet. A Midsummer Night’s Dream is endlessly adapted and readapted. At its heart, it’s a play about the madness and thrill of attraction and love; a…
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Book Vs. Movie: Dolores Claiborne 1992 Novel Vs. the 1995 Movie The Margos delve back to the Stephen King well (pun intended!) with Dolores Claiborne, a gripping narrative of survival, domestic abuse, and hidden truths. Originally penned in 1992 and later brought to life on the silver screen in 1995, this story has held audiences spellbound in its …
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Send us a text In this thrilling finale of Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe, Dan and Jennifer follow Ari and Dante as they navigate their deepest truths and uncover the long-hidden emotions that have shaped their lives. With the help of their parents and their evolving bond, the boys finally come to terms with who they are a…
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Send us a text In this episode of Banned Camp, Dan and Jennifer dive into Chapter 18 of Part 6 of Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe. Ari’s family takes an unexpected turn when they hold a surprise family meeting, which quickly escalates into what Dan calls a "gay intervention." As Ari’s father finally opens up about his traum…
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Go Tell It On The Mountain is one of the great incendiary debuts of the 20th Century. Published in 1953, James Baldwin’s autobiographical novel follows a fictionalised avatar of his younger self as he navigates his way through an ordinary day in 1930s Harlem. Baldwin showed readers life as he knew it as a black, working-class gay teenager in a raci…
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Book Vs. Movie: The Day the Earth Stood Still The 1940 Short Story Vs. the 1951 Adaptation The Day the Earth Stood Still is a classic sci-fi story. The iconic 1951 film was based on Harry Bates’ short story "Farewell to the Master." Both versions share a similar premise—an alien visitor and his robot arrive on Earth, but they diverge significantly …
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Send us a text In this episode of Banned Camp, Jennifer and Dan continue their journey through Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe by Benjamin Alire Sáenz, covering Chapters 13-17. As Ari wrestles with the shocking truths about his brother's past and the emotional fallout, the tension between him and Dante deepens. From revelat…
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Just a couple of freewheelin' podcasters over here, folks! Jason and Ryan color outside the lines again, this time analyzing and arguing the merits and madness of perpetual sequels. The Deep Question: What would your Wastelander (Mad Max) name be? This Week's Features: Everything Message Jason and Ryan…
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Few novels capture a moment and place in time as The Great Gatsby. F Scott Fitzgerald’s 1925 masterpiece captures a generation determined to live and party hard in the aftermath of the First World War. There are love affairs, exotic cocktails (a ‘gin rickey’ anyone?), no less than three car crashes and, of course, the famous party scenes. It has be…
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Send us a text In this episode of Banned Camp, Jennifer and Dan tackle the heavy-hitting Chapters 7-12 of Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe by Benjamin Alire Sáenz. As Ari wrestles with family secrets, his mother opens up about his brother’s crime, and emotions run high. From discussions of tough love to the occasional joke a…
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Book Vs. Movie: All Quiet On the Western Front The 1928 German Classic Novel Vs. the 2024 Netflix Adaptation The Margos conclude "Banned Books Month" with Erich Maria Remarque’s 1928 novel "All Quiet on the Western Front," a profound anti-war masterpiece that captures the emotional and psychological devastation of World War I from the perspective o…
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Book Vs. Movie: The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie (Replay ep for Dame Maggie Smith 1934-2024) The Margos celebrate September with a series of “Back to School” episodes, starting with the 1961 classic The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie by Muriel Spark. Brodie is a popular teacher at a girls' school in Edinburgh, Scotland, in 1931. Each year she picks a group…
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Send us a text In this intense episode of Banned Camp, Jennifer and Dan dive into Chapters 4-6 of Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe. Ari’s rage boils over as he confronts one of Dante’s attackers, taking justice into his own hands. Emotions run high as Ari struggles to make sense of his violent actions and their consequences.…
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Cinema Drive goes back to school with Lady Bird (2017) and The Edge of Seventeen (2016)! Saoirse Ronan and Hailee Steinfeld personify the familiar yearning and drama of desperate teens, railing against their parents, their circumstances, their station in life - and ultimately, themselves. The Deep Question: What famous actor do you tolerate but don…
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Within a year of its publication in 1960, Harper Lee’s To Kill a Mockingbird sold 2.5 million copies and has remained a much-loved classic by adults and children alike. What was it about this book that captured the public imagination at the time - and to this day? Harper Lee mined her own childhood in Alabama for this coming-of-age story of persona…
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Send us a text In this episode of Banned Camp, Jennifer and Dan delve into the turbulent emotions that follow Ari and his father’s intense trip to Tucson. As they return to El Paso amidst stormy weather, Ari wrestles with unsettling thoughts and a haunting dream that blurs the line between good and bad. Meanwhile, something unexpected and heartbrea…
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Book Vs. Movie: Where the Wild Things Are The 1963 Classic Children’s Book Vs. the 2009 Adaptation Maurice Sendak’s Where the Wild Things Are has captured readers' hearts for decades, telling a timeless story of childhood, imagination, and emotional growth. When director Spike Jonze adapted it into a full-length film in 2009, audiences were treated…
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Send us a text In this episode of Banned Camp, Jennifer and Dan dive into Chapters 14-18 of Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe by Benjamin Alire Sáenz. Ari learns more about his family’s hidden secrets, including the revelation that his Aunt Ophelia lived with another woman, sparking a conversation about family acceptance and …
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The thrilling and thoughtful epic wins its place in the annals of Cinema Drive! Jason and Ryan reflect on the power players that made this film a triumph, and why it was more than just a Roman version of Bloodsport (1988). The Deep Question: Who's an actor you just inexplicably love seeing in things? This Week's Features: Gladiator (2000) Message J…
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Hello Thomas Cromwell. And Hello Lev Grossman, best-selling author of The Magicians trilogy, the Silver Arrow children’s books, and now The Bright Sword, who joins Sophie and Jonty as THEIR FIRST EVER GUEST to talk about Hilary Mantel’s Wolf Hall. Published in 2009 to immediate acclaim, Wolf Hall reinvented historical fiction and changed the way we…
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Send us a text In this episode of Banned Camp, Jennifer and Dan continue reading Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe with Chapter 11. Ari and his dad head out on a road trip to Tucson, sparking some quiet but meaningful conversations about family, loss, and old memories. Along the way, there’s coffee, reflections on Ari’s aunt,…
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In this special episode, we move the discussion out of the Stardust Lounge and into the soulless void of a podcast studio... mostly to address the first three seasons' alcohol budget imbalance. We share our thoughts about the New York Times "Best Books of the 21st Century." A list which includes works by Alison Bechdel and Cormac McCarthy. (Does Mc…
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