Literate Ape co-editors Don Hall and David Himmel hold court, interview interesting people and talk about the perspectives of the week.
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Whether you're a comic book nerd, literature nerd or just weird in general, then the Comic Literate Podcast is just what you need. Join actual, real life friends Ryan and Jamie as they do deep dives in to old and new comic book titles as well as examining their literary influences and effects on the modern culture. New episodes every week until AI learns how to host podcasts.
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It's a book club! Join Ryan and his friends every other Tuesday as they chat about books (and also tell you all about businesses they aren't sponsored by). From Mythology and Swords & Sorcery to Urban Fantasy or History, this book club is all about having a good time while exploring diverse literary genres. Currently, the club is making its way through: Le Morte d'Arthur, by Thomas Mallory Worse Guy, by Ruby Dixon
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Podcast by Data Literates
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Podcast by Functionally Literate Radio
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Join two Jayhawks as we explore the diversity of religious belief around the world.
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Trashy TV doesn't have to be a guilty pleasure!
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Just three guys who love(d) books and movies and talk about a bunch of adaptations.
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Literary scholars Alicia Broggi and Erica Lombard go through the New York Public Library’s 1995 “Books of the Century” list. Each episode they discuss a book, learn about its author and history, talk to experts, and ask whether it really is one of the books of twentieth century.
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OctopusPark's Literate Gamer: a discussion of games, their meaning, and their impact on people and art.
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Make Me Data Literate features Dr Linda McIver interviewing fascinating people who work with Data, asking the question: What is the one thing you wish everyone knew about data? From Maths Education to Misinformation, we'll cover everything that's interesting about Data Science and how it affects us all.
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Carolyn and Laura combine girl talk and critical analysis to look at fitness media and trends through an anti-diet lens. They help listeners develop their fitness literacy to become smarter consumers of the fitness industry (while still having fun in the gym and on the internet). Think of it like getting advice from your big sister's friends but instead of dating and fashion they teach you how to not get scammed by the fitness industry's latest snake oil salesman. New episodes every Thursday ...
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Chino High Summer School: Digging Deeper With Digital, Creating Media Literate Student
English 9 College Preparatory
California Content Standards, College and Career Readiness, and Training Digital Repsonsible Students
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Literate ApeCast Ep. 349—The Apes Watch the Debate
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D&D decide to watch the televised debate between Kamala Harris and Donald Trump and provide in-the-moment commentary. Totally different, totally fun.De către Don Hall
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Ultimate X-Men & Remembering John Cassaday
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In this weeks episode, Ryan makes Jamie read issues 1-6 of the currently ongoing series, Ultimate X-Men. Written and art by Peach Momoko. They also discuss the wider Marvel Ultimate Universe as well as why some comic readers do not like the work of Tom King (not Ryan, he's a big fan) TW: Some discussion of suicide Timecodes 00:00 - Intro 05:20 - Co…
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Le Morte d'Arthur IV | Chapters 15-20
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(3/4) Morgan commits yet more treachery. Her son, Sir Uwaine, is cast out of the king's court. Sir Gawaine goes with him and the pair ride on, errant knights. (00:00) Introduction (04:10) Chapter 15 (11:40) Chapter 16 (18:21) Chapter 17 (22:42) Chapter 18 (45:30) Chapter 19 (52:37) Chapter 20
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Literate ApeCast Ep. 348—Recharging the Battery
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Don is closing the summer of house management; David is dealing with his miserable life. How do the chmps refuel themselves in the meantime?De către Don Hall
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The Penguin by Tom King- And The Use of Censored Swearing in Comic Books
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In this weeks episode, Ryan makes Jamie read DC's 2023 limited series, The Penguin. Written by Tom King, art by Rafael de Latorre and colours by Marcelo Maiolo. They also have a surprisingly measured discussion on the use of censored swearing in comic books. Timecodes 00:00 - Intro 02:57 - Comic Credits 04:24 - Overall Thoughts- Non spoiler 15:20 -…
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Literate ApeCast Ep. 347—Jobs Not Worth the Money
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In the ever present search for income, both apes have a short list of jobs they’d never take regardless of the compensation package.De către Don Hall
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Watchmen Part 2- One Of The Best Endings in Comics & The Adaptations
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In this weeks episode, Ryan makes Jamie continue reading issues 7-12 of the 1986, critically acclaimed limited series, Watchmen. Written by Alan Moore, art by Dave Gibbons, and colour by John Higgins. They also talk about the 2009 live action film, the recently released animated adaptation, the HBO TV show and it's comic book sequels. Timecodes 00:…
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Literate ApeCast Ep. 346—AOC… Hot or Intelligent First? A DNC and Younger Himmel Breakdown
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It was the week of the DNC in Chicago and the chimps have unique perspectives. So does Himmel’s youngest son. That kid has LOTS of opinions.De către Don Hall
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Watchmen part 1- How It Was Made and Why Moore Hates The Adaptations
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In this weeks episode, Ryan makes Jamie re-read the 1986, critically acclaimed limited series, Watchmen. Written by Alan Moore, art by Dave Gibbons, and colour by John Higgins. They also go on tangents about why Alan Moore stopped writing comics, The Charlton Comics characters that inspired the story, the potential plot hole of the story, and if Ro…
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Le Morte d'Arthur IV | Chapters 8-14
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(2/4) Arthur fights in a rigged duel and wins. His sister Morgan commits even more treachery. Read along with us! Zach is reading a version of the text adapted into modern idiom. Ryan is reading a more archaic version of the text that you can download digitally for free. Support us on Patreon and get ad-free episodes! Or make …
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Literate ApeCast Ep. 345—Job Prospecting Past a Certain Age
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Both Apes are looking for work and break it down for themselves.De către Don Hall
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Alien 2024- Does It Hold Up To The Films? (Specifically The Good Ones)
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In this weeks episode, Ryan makes Jamie read the 2024 limited comic book series, Alien. Written by Declan Shalvey, with art by Andrea Broccardo & Declan Shalvey, and colour by Ruth Redmond & Declan Shalvey. They also go on tangents like Ryan badly explaining the Alien franchise, when The Simpsons was good, how good Hamilton is, debating the best St…
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(3/4) Victor and Bee finally get a lot of time alone. Naturally, things start getting frisky. Read along with us! You can buy the paperback, ebook, or the audiobook.* This is the third in a series of bonus episodes; I'm collaborating with Toni, the host of Romance Read Along. She is in search of a co-host—details in the mid-break. I…
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Literate ApeCast Ep. 344—On Post-Divorce Dating
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Don aplogizes for biffing last week’s episode but had his first post-divorce date so the chimps unpack the whole concept of that bizarre activity.De către Don Hall
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The Umbrella Academy: Apocalypse Suite- The Best Comic For Adapting To TV?
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In this weeks episode, Ryan makes Jamie read the 2007 limited series, The Umbrella Academy: Apocalypse Suite. Written by Gerard Way, art by Gabriel Bá, and colours by Dave Stewart. They also go on tangents about comparing it to it's television adaptation, Jamie attempts to explain Jungian Psychology, and their brief experiences with My Chemical Rom…
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Le Morte d'Arthur IV | Chapters 1-7
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(1/4) Duels! The treachery of Morgan Le Fay! The Death of Merlin! All this and more in...King Arthur and the Pendragon Schism. Read along with us! Zach is reading a version of the text adapted into modern idiom. Ryan is reading a more archaic version of the text that you can download digitally for free. Link dump: The Questing Beast It's vo…
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John Constantine: Dead In America- Plus Eisner Awards 2024 and Robert Downey Jr. Casting
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In this weeks episode, Ryan makes Jamie read 2024's John Constantine: Hellblazer: Dead In America. Written by Si Spurrier, art by Aaron Campbell and colour by Jordie Bellaire. They also go over some of the Eisner Award 2024 winners from SDCC as well as an in depth discussion on the Robert Downey Jr. casting and future of the larger Marvel Cinematic…
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(2/4) Bee is beginning to reform Victor. It can be a dangerous thing to reform anyone. Read along with us! You can buy the paperback, ebook or the audiobook.* This is the second in a series of bonus episodes; I'm collaborating with Toni, the host of Romance Read Along. She is in search of a co-host—details in the mid-break. If you're able a…
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Literate ApeCast Ep. 343—The Upending of Manhood: What Makes a Man Beyond a Cock?
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In a cultural landscape where the burning question has been “What is a woman?” for a decade, Don counters with the unspoken question.De către Don Hall
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Deadpool 2024- Plus Deadpool & Wolverine Review to end Merc with a Mouth Month!
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In this week's episode, Ryan and Jamie cap off Merc with a Mouth Month with both a comic and film review. The comic is this year's Deadpool series, written by Cody Ziglar, art by Roge Antonio, and colours by Guru-eFX. They also go on tangents on the meme rise of fame for Deadpool, how meta humour is like MSG, a game of "Name the Marvel Character",a…
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The Obelisk Gate | Chapters 19 & 20
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(7/7) Castrima goes to war. Nassun agrees to do something dangerous. Read along with us! You can buy the book here. Link dump: Hugo Award Drama This episode is brought to you by Gregg Bush. Please support his campaign for MO House District 50 by donating to his ActBlue.Support us on Patreon …
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Literate ApeCast Ep. 342—Extreme Rhetoric Creates Its Own Enemies—We Are the Tone Police Today
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Lots of stuff in here—rhetoric creating an intentional backlash, gentle parenting, umbrellas in the park (Don admits he was wrong so mark the episode), and more! Hunker down on the toilet and enjoy…De către Don Hall
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Deadpool (2012)- The Best Deadpool Comic Series? (Featuring Wolverine and Captain America)
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In this weeks episode, Ryan makes Jamie read issues 15-19 of his favourite Deadpool comic run from 2012. Written by Gerry Duggan & Brian Posehn, art by Declan Shalvey, and colour by Jordie Bellaire. They also go on brief tangents about Deadpool's sexual orientation, Jamie attempting to recall Wolverine and Captain America's origins, how Hugh Jackma…
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Worse Guy | Chapters 1-6
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(1/4) On an alien world, a human woman is tasked with rehabilitating the clone of a monster. Will she succeed, or is this guy even worse than the original? Read along with us! You can buy the paperback, ebook or the audiobook.* This is the first in a series of bonus episodes; I'm collaborating with Toni, the host of Romance Read Along. She is in se…
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Literate ApeCast Ep. 341—Is Hawk Tuah a Word or a State of Mind?
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We start with the ‘hawk tuah’ girl and gradually wind around to the use of photography to fool us, face blindness, ‘kidney’ friends, and the realization that David’s sons are to be called ‘master.’De către Don Hall
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Cable and Deadpool- Continuing Merc with a Mouth Month to the 00s
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In this weeks episode, Ryan makes Jamie read the 2004 comic series, Cable and Deadpool. Written by Fabian Nicieza and art by Mark Brooks and Patrick Zircher. They also go on tangents like Jamie briefly explains Deadpool's origin, Ryan badly explains the history and origin of Cable, why Arrested Development was so good, and which heroes have the mor…
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People Experience All Kinds of Things
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Part 3 of the summer Q&A series. Thanks for listening! Bonus episodes (including part 2 of this series) is on the Patreon! Click here to join
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The Obelisk Gate | Chapters 16-18
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(6/7) We contemplate what it means to be human. Nassun learns a thing or two about love. We lose one of our oldest friends. Read along with us! You can buy the book here. This episode is brought to you by Gregg Bush. Please support his campaign for MO House District 50 by donating to his ActBlue.Support us on Patr…
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Literate ApeCast Ep. 340—The Growth of Self Perception
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David has Harry on his mind (shock!) and Don has thoughts. Also, there is a question of personal branding for both monkeys.De către Don Hall
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Deadpool 1997- Starting Merc With a Mouth Month With His First Ongoing Series
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In this weeks episode, Ryan makes Jamie read Deadpool's first ongoing series from 1997. Written by Joe Kelly, pencils by Ed McGuinness and inks by Nathan Massengill. They also go on tangents about MCU fantasy booking, Jamie's comparison of Deadpool to Shakespeare, Jamie's disdain for this specific portrayal of the Irish accent, and an attempt at a …
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Literate ApeCast Ep. 339—Some Jews Go to the Ozarks
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The Himmel crew head off to vacation at the Lake of the Ozarks. David recorded some of it for your edification. Hall slept in.De către Don Hall
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"Every decision that we make, whether we're thinking about climate change, poverty, you know happiness, agriculture... how do we feed everyone, how do we clothe them, all of that is underpinned by data and mathematics.De către Dr Linda McIver, Australian Data Science Education Institute
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DC's Shazam! (2023)- A Great Comic Staring Captain [REDACTED]
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In this weeks episode, Ryan makes Jamie read the 2023 ongoing series, Shazam!. By storytellers Mark Waid and Dan Mora with colours by Alejandro Sánchez. They also go on tangents about why heatwaves feel worse in England, why they still claim to not be Star Wars fans, how all gods are real...sort of, and their favorite kids TV shows. Timecodes 00:00…
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The Obelisk Gate | Chapters 13-15
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(5/7) Tonkee takes some rash actions. Castrima is threatened. Nassun hears something messed up and then does something messed up. Read along with us! You can buy the book here.Link dump: Superman's Fortress of Solitude "There is something in my suit!" from Evolution (2001) Mistborn This episode is brought to you by Gregg Bush. Please supp…
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Literate ApeCast Ep. 338—Are We Satanists and the Long Grift of Therapy
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The Literate Apes consider whether they are dyed in the wool Satanists and Hall pulls hard on the thread of perpetual therapy as a solution to any sort of real world problems.De către Don Hall
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Phantom Road- Imagine Lost but in an 18 Wheeler
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In this weeks episode, Ryan makes Jamie read the 2023 comic book series, Phantom Road. Written by Jeff Lemire, art by Gabriel H. Walta and colour by Jordie Bellaire. They also go on tangents about Mystery Box style fiction, how the original mystery box series was The Twilight Zone, Jamie explains MKUltra and also goes on a rant about Harry Potter T…
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Literate ApeCast Ep. 337—Talking to Cops in the Park
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Hall is working with a lot of Chicago police in his job in the park and has a few observations. Himmel is not as anti-cop as he appears.De către Don Hall
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Birds of Prey- DC Women Superheroes Do A Taken/Oceans 11
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In this weeks episode, Ryan makes Jamie read the 2023 ongoing, Eisner Award nominated series, Birds of Prey. Written by Kelly Thompson, art by Leonardo Romero and Arist Deyn, and colours by Jordie Bellaire. They also go on tangents about how great Margot Robbie is, how great The Big Short is, debating the semantics of a plot hole, and Ryan badly ex…
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The Obelisk Gate | Chapters 10-12
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(4/7) Alabaster tells us everything. Schaffa has hazy dreams of the past. Nassun turns a friend into stone. Read along with us! You can buy the book here.This episode is brought to you by Gregg Bush. Please support his campaign for MO House District 50 by donating to his ActBlue.Support us on Patreon and get ad-free epis…
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Literate ApeCast Ep. 336—Old Men Complaining About Getting Older
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The chimps are starting to feel the march of time in their lower backs and ankles and sit in Himmel’s kitchen and bitch about it.De către Don Hall
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Ultimate Spider-Man- The Best Spider-Man Comic for Years!
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In this weeks episode, Ryan makes Jamie read the currently on going series, Ultimate Spider-Man. Written by Jonathan Hickman and art by Marco Checchetto and David Messina. Ryan also badly explains the history of the Marvel Ultimate Universe, decides who would win between Captain America and Batman, and Jamie gets exposed for never reading prologues…
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You Don't Need To Be Doing All That
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We've been training the last 6 weeks for this yapathon! In this episode we rant about anti-fat fitness "motivation" and answer your questions about macro trackers, DOMS, cycle syncing, and more. Check out the Patreon for bonus content and early access to new episodes :)
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Literate ApeCast Ep. 335—The Best Parents and The Gifts They Give
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Parents often shower their love upon us by buying us lawn mowers and droids. These are the tales of parenting through commerce.De către Don Hall
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Transformers- Better than the films? (Yes, but it was a pretty low bar to be fair)
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In this weeks episode, Ryan makes Jamie read the currently ongoing and currently Eisner Award nominated comic book series, Transformers. Written and drawn by Daniel Warren Johnson with colour by Mike Spicer. You'll also hear about Ryan's dumb idea for a comic book, Ryan explaining some of the wrestling moves that the Transformers do to each other, …
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The Obelisk Gate | Chapters 7-9
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(3/7) Jija finds the comm he's looking for. We discover Castrima has enemies. Nassun tells Schaffa about her mother. Link dump: Black hair Looking for an Enemy: 8 Essays on Antisemitism Read along with us! You can buy the book here.This episode is brought to you by Gregg Bush. Please support his campaign for MO House District 50 by donating…
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Literate ApeCast Ep. 334—On Turning 45 | In Search of Balance
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Himmel flips the calendar page from 44 with a wife and a job to 45 divorced and unemployed. Tough freaking year. He shares the lessons he learned in this tumultuous 365 days.De către Don Hall
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Nightwing(2016)- Examining Dick Grayson's Pirate Booty
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In this weeks episode, Ryan makes Jamie read issues 105-110 of the currently ongoing, Eisner Award nominated series Nightwing. Written by Tom Taylor and art by Bruno Redono, Stephen Byrne and Sami Basri. They also talk about how the unique perspective of issue 105 has earned it's own award nomination, some quick back stories for Dick Grayson and Da…
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Literate ApeCast Ep. 333—Stolen Sriracha and Elvis Presley for Mother’s Day
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Hall joins David in his newly emptied home, does his dishes, and they discuss everything from the divorce to Elvis Presley. Also some Stallone, Israel, and the smoke show that is J. Brush.De către Don Hall
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