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Augusta Bill via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/15/24
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“I am in awe and wonder at our journey through Canto 28. Mark, you see my Virgil.”
Augusta Bill via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/12/24
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“For years I’ve wanted to read Dante’s COMEDY, but even the thought of doing so was daunting. Thank you Mark for making it come alive to the point of making one yearn for more!”
On Time Every Time via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
08/28/24
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“I’ve listened to every episode and some of them twice!”
Hummingbird 7 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
08/11/24
“Easy enough to understand without taking away from the complexities that the book
Is steeepd in
Love the pace and the style of the author”
Vieille fille via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
07/22/24
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“Such fun, so interesting, so satisfying. Thank you Mark!”
Can’t do without it via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
07/10/24
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“Absolutely love this! Thank you Mark.”
Tomh222222 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
07/09/24
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“Each episode could be 50% shorter if the repetition, giggles and padding were removed”
Hoodunnit via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
07/09/24
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“If you are interested in appreciating the beauty and intricacies of the Comedy these podcasts will be a source of pure unadulterated joy.”
JeremiahO'DRossa via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
04/12/24
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“As with many, my knowledge of Dante and the Comedy really only stemmed from a college humanities survey course, and not much more. But the recent PBS Ric Burns documentary on the life and works of Dante has put me on your doorstep, and I must say, I’m mesmerized! So, with the Comedy in...”Read full review »
Nwoolz61 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/26/24
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“Wish I found it sooner! I’m recovering from a bad injury, trying to get back on my feet, and walking is now physically difficult….and that’s how I discovered this podcast! I was looking for a walking podcast, something to cheer me on my recovery journey. With its 20-minute or so episodes, I can...”Read full review »
PureSaraSue via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
02/21/24
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“Massive appreciation for this knowledgeable and incredibly detailed walk through this intricate work. An invaluable guide for those embarking on one of the great works of Western literature and want to stop at all the sights along the way.”
Ducksquackmuse via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
11/29/23
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“Dante…con brio! Thanks for illuminating my shallow and puzzled reading of The Divine Comedy. So helpful and enjoyable!”
LateLitNerd via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/15/23
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“I read The Comedy last year and going in for a reread this month. Can I tell you how excited I was to learn about your podcast? Your enthusiasm, the sound effects, & attention to the little Dante details makes this reread extra special. Thank you for such an amazing podcast!”
msoma97 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
08/12/23
“Fantastic podcast! Read The Comedy a few years ago, coming back to it now via James Joyce. This podcast has been so helpful in getting to grips with the subtleties of Dante’s text.
Hanging in with Dante and Mark! This poem is so modern. It’s hard to fully grasp just how much of what Dante was...”Read full review »
Dedalum via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
08/04/23
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“A great podcast - The presenter’s enthusiasm for the poem is infectious and his knowledge wide. I love the way that he doesn’t try to ‘solve’ all the mysteries of the poem, but instead names them
And gives us different ways to think about what’s going on. A pleasure!”
Nick in London via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
07/21/23
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“Mark Scarbrough knows this text so thoroughly that he can get behind surface appearances and plumb the deeper truths. I like his thesis that for all its talk of damnation and penitence, Comedy is mostly a story about love triumphant. Also, it’s fun to see Dante dish on the characters of his day.”
jpgillam via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
07/18/23
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“Making the text accessible to the casual reader. Mark is passionate and knowledgeable and I’m really enjoying the podcast!”
Fats67578 via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
07/09/23
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“I never thought I’d get to The Comedy. Now I can’t believe it’s taken so long. But I couldn’t have done it without my Virgil, Mark.”
HCPortraits via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
07/07/23
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“I’ve been looking for a teacher for this piece and as I start episode 8 I have definitely found him!
Update on episode 66 - how does a “modern” read a work like this without a good guide? Thank you for opening this up to a modern layman like me!”
MsLucky777 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
06/29/23
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“Too bad for me! I discovered this podcast at the end of its first season, binged it , and now I have to wait like everybody else for the next episode to drop. Luckily, I often listen twice and I have other translations to read and to listen to in between. I’ve read Dante before but have never...”Read full review »
Marste8 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
06/04/23
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“I am thoroughly enjoying Walking With Dante. I love the passion brought into it and the knowledge. I feel like I am able to understand what is happening and look forward to what is coming.”
ordrose via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
05/18/23
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“Can’t wait for the next 68 episodes! Condolences on your father’s passing. Hope you get back to CT soon so we all can continue our walk. Almost thru Inferno, that didn’t take long!”
Bob from Cornwall via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
05/03/23
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“A treasure trove of a resource for anyone wanting to understand Dante’s Divine Comedy and why it’s stood the test of time. Scarbrough manages to strike a delicate balance between the detailed and particular and the universal, broad strokes. Walking through Inferno in step with this podcast left...”Read full review »
Peppi from Finland via Apple Podcasts ·
Finland ·
04/01/23
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“Mark’s enthusiasm is what keeps me coming back! It’s been surprisingly fun and I’ve learned a lot. (almost finished Inferno, definitely continuing with Purgatorio!) I love that I’m not only learning about Dante and the work itself, but I’m also getting lots of little crash courses in world...”Read full review »
frustratedovernicknames via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/09/23
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“This is such a wonderful podcast. I’m finally caught up and I can’t wait to start purgatory in real time!”
JessM 75 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
02/27/23
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“The amount each line of the poem is contemplated makes this a fascinating podcast. I’ve found myself doing things I never expected doing, like checking one translation against another. Thank you Mark for sharing your slow walk!”
IReadWithMyEarsToo via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
02/25/23
“This is the first podcast that has induced me to write a review. I was idly auditioning Divine Comedy podcasts one afternoon and this one leapt out from a rather joyless pack. Joyless this show is not. Informed, idiosyncratic, endlessly companionable, Scarbrough does for Dante what Delaney did...”Read full review »
H.D. Hamilton via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
02/09/23
“Clear, contemporary English translation; detailed, nuanced and very well-researched commentary; a genial, enthusiastic and simpatico presenter. Even if you read it in Italian, you'll enjoy the clarity of Mark's English language rendering. This is a wonderful deep-dive for any...”Read full review »
fantcagni via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
01/25/23
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“Just finding this in 2023-very enjoyable for this closet literature nerd! Really like the slow pace and opportunity to savor the poem. Thanks!”
18Chilton via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
01/18/23
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“I read Inferno and Purgatorio during the shut-down, but the busyness of back-to-normal life put a damper on my time with Dante. Mark’s slow and steady approach to the text in short, commute-length podcasts has allowed me to sneak Dante into the cracks of my schedule without sacrificing depth....”Read full review »
subu1-2 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
12/08/22
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“This is a great podcast. I have been nerding out through the first 30 episodes and can't wait to catch up to the podcast by the end of inferno. This is the most fun I have had since my undergraduate course in Shakespeare. I have had so many great thoughts due to how Mark is entering into the...”Read full review »
14921776 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/30/22
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“What a gift this podcast is! Mark Scarbrough’s commitment to close reading is inspiring. As a companion to reading Dante in translation, the podcast is a blast—reading through the Inferno is pleasurable in the extreme, and Mark provides intellectual and historical illumination along with his...”Read full review »
BT91106 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/28/22
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“Im reading Dante for the first time and this podcast has made all the difference! I enjoy the slow pace because it helps me to really understand this work and Marks love for this book is infectious. Oh, and his fun ghost voice for Virgil doesn’t hurt either lol. :)”
Huricanerain via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/08/22
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“I can’t express how much I love this podcast and my gratitude to Mark for creating it. My interest in The Comedy was sparked this year and I read it (in translation) with the help of commentaries. But I’ve felt somehow a bit remote from the text itself, much of which has baffled me. I really...”Read full review »
AmyFzg via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
10/30/22
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“I am loving this podcast. If you enjoy close textual reading (or if you’re interested in learning how the read carefully), this is a treat. Smart without being pedantic, Mark’s enthusiasm for the Comedy is infectious. You start by enjoying the podcast, and along the way you find yourself loving...”Read full review »
Getcha Gotcha via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
08/28/22
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“Love the depth- one circle deep at a time”
wqqqqwsgjwne via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
08/27/22
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“Love slow walking through Dante’s Divine Comedy with Mark. I feel as if I am the pilgrim and he is my Virgil, only Mark is a way better guide than Virgil!! Such a treat.”
ZeroUrgency via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
08/01/22
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“But for the overly dramatic voices in the first reading of the text. At best, they’re distracting; at worst, they’re chalk on a blackboard. Don’t spoil an otherwise wonderful podcast!”
pcatphd via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
07/09/22
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“I can’t get enough of how great this podcast is! Mark is engaging and his passion for the material is palpable in each episode which makes it such an easy and informative listen. Would love to hear more from Mark like a series on the Canterbury Tales! Will also be checking out his cooking podcast...”Read full review »
cwilhit via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
06/10/22
“The seemingly lighthearted approach to Dante is very comforting in dealing with such profound matters as the workings of divine justice and love. I appreciate the slow walk through the terrifying underworld. Thank you, Mark, for such a detailed commentary. I am, however, eager to hear your...”Read full review »
Snah pah via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
05/16/22
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“I am so happy to have found this series Walking with Dante. Mark Scarbrough communicates his vast knowledge of Commedia and related works and history to explicate the text with his delightful translation. I listen to it when I take walks and sometimes when I am working out at the gym. Thank you,...”Read full review »
Donna S in Virginia via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
05/13/22
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“This is my first encounter with Inferno, so I was searching for a way to get as much out of it as I could without a full-on college course. SO glad I came across this podcast! The literary, theological, and historical perspectives are perfectly nerdy. It’s long, and I’m only 20 episodes in, but...”Read full review »
Renee Shuey via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/25/22
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“I look forward to and enjoy my daily walks with Mark and Dante. Thank you blessed Soul!”
1HaiOhm! via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/13/22
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