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“I listened to the Mountain Lion episode and enjoyed it. Good discussion of a great book, without being stuffy like so many book pods. However I was disappointed with their analysis of the Ralph character. The book has just two major characters but the hosts could only find time for Molly. The sum...”Read full review »
Milwaukee Ryan via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/20/24
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“Love these guys. They add so much context and bring so much knowledge to their discussions while also allowing themselves to be silly and irreverent. Their love for these writers, their work, and the different forms comes through loud and clear.”
GiddyG via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
09/28/24
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“Drawn in by the title I made it through 29minutes of middlemarch part one. Silly chatter and chuckles and little of any discussion of the book. These folks have graduate degrees?”
podcast7 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
07/11/24
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“This is my favorite literature podcast or media by far! The contextualization they bring is really helpful and interesting. I appreciate how they call out messed up stuff and b.s.
The three hosts are funny and friendly. They always seem to be having a good time and their laughing and bickering...”Read full review »
atnaflan via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/21/23
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“No one reads anymore, so I can only discuss this stuff with my BFFs who suffered Catholic school with me and then took too many lit electives in college. Nerds, Socialist commentary, this pod has it aaallllllllll. We need you! There are tens of us.”
Goblinkat via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/07/23
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“These three attempt to discuss literature in between fits of laughter.”
Texian 1836 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
01/24/23
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“First time listening! Love you guys already!”
Hummingbird 7 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
09/27/22
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“b.r.t.d. is the most insightful and funny literature podcast available. The hosts contextualize dusty novels through the lens of the socio-political world they were written in. In-depth and smart, b.r.t.d. is for lovers of the written word.”
davidflowershowe via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
08/08/22
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“ideal combo of my favourite things.. discussion of good (and hilariously Bad) lit and failsons”
subsurfacegenderflux via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
08/08/22
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“finally a podcast about books featuring insufferable (complimentary) intellectuals. makes me want to work harder on my degree so i can be worse <3 thank you”
Izzy11E via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
08/07/22
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“They seem to be forcing themselves to say “humorous” things. Slow down with the jokes, you all have something interesting to say without the forced irony and attempts at humor.”
DRLee13 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
07/17/22
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“But I should at least know about. And some I have actually read because of this podcast.”
macnsak via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/31/22
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“They sure like to say like a lot like”
Jordan Tewari via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
02/03/22
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“Former English Major here - this show has everything I ever wanted of book discussions. Funny, smart, and personable, I come out of each episode knowing more about literature and its impact on the world. I absolutely love this show, and just read the incredible Haunting of Hill House last week in...”Read full review »
GracefulGabi via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
08/30/21
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“I studied literature in college and it wasn’t until I was out of college that I actually encountered literary analysis that considered class. This is just such a podcast. Wherever you find your politics you’ll be infinitely better off listening to Better Read Than Dead and beginning to read and...”Read full review »
Ichabod Crane in LA via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
01/15/21
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“Smart dudes talking about smart books. Gives me a new perspective on some of the books I've read.”Read full review »
Pandaa k. via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
12/28/20
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“Let's face it, Hamlet's pretty whiny, and Ulysses is a million pages long. You might be thinking "If only I could force myself to read through these --- let's face it, pretty iconic works of western literature that all my English major friends brag about having read even though...”Read full review »
Elemisms via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/03/20
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“I randomly found these guys while trying to find a podcast episode to listen to about Little Women after finishing the book. Oh boy, was I in for a wild ride. I quickly started binge-listening to every episode while I traveled back and forth from home to college. This podcast is hilarious and...”Read full review »
Madie Wood via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
08/08/20
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“If you’re looking for witty quips, relevant literary criticism, and all around rich discussion, then definitely listen to Better Read Than Dead. Megan, Tristan, and Katie all bring something to the literary table under the umbrella of literary criticism. Each week, these three bring a rich...”Read full review »
DCharlton via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
07/30/20
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“Come for the book chat, stay for the smart and snarky commentary and analysis, subscribe for Katie’s closing questions/proposals/commentary!”
dino_morgan via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/09/19
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“Megan, Tristan, and Katie are all so whip-smart and hilarious that I actually want to go back and read those Jane Austen novels I avoided in school. This is the best podcast about books, and to be honest, it’s not even close.”
An Equilibrium via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/07/19
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“Okay, this podcast is a shining beacon of brilliance and humor in these dark dark times of neoliberal precarity. Three ridiculously intelligent leftist academics speaking endlessly about their deepest literary curiosities in the most accessible, non-assholish way possible??! Gimme a break! Sign...”Read full review »
That Goat From Crusoe's Island via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
09/20/19
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“Every episode is thoroughly delightful and full of really wonderful insights from Megan, Tristan, and Katie. Thinking of Robinson Crusoe as a failson has bestowed a great deal of clarity on that text for me. There’s a litany of potential catchphrases in every episode!”
soccergirl_84 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
09/16/19
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“Listening is like experiencing best parts of literary class discussions, the laughs, astute insights, and contemporary jokes (but without anyone “piggybacking off that idea” and rly just changing direction to what they wanted to talk about). Bonus, I always picture the sea turtle from /Finding...”Read full review »
purronicat via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
09/15/19
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“I probably wait a max of 3.45 seconds to press play when I see a new episode in my feed. 10/10 would recommend.”
dataisplural via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
09/15/19
“Super fun but not pretentious. Tristan, Katie, and Megan basically deliver a college-level class on a book but without all the jargon and hype. They love getting into the stuff that makes books weird. Best of all, you don't feel bad about the books you haven't read and can find out if you...”Read full review »
CacactaCarta via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
07/18/19
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“They have super smart, insightful things to say about every book they take on, but also keep the tone irreverent. I learn a lot from listening and also crack up every time.”
RachelTu888 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
07/15/19
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“I LOVE THIS PODCAST!!!! Katie, Tristan and Megan are so entertaining and have awesome chemistry...they make me want to go back and read these books!!!! FIVE STARS”
yityack via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
07/15/19
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“As hilarious as it is brainy—love it! It’s kinda like “how did this get made” for classic books.”
Ohsisi via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
07/15/19
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