Structured Rambling
Exploring literature and ideas. Inspired discussion on great or pertinent texts and the ideas that grow from them.
Episodes
136 episodes
Stephen King's The Dark Tower Series: 5: Wolves of the Calla
Paul FINALLY gets back to his ongoing look at the Dark Tower series by Stephen KIng.King, Stephen. Wolves of the Calla. New York, Grant 2003.
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33:55
Superman on Film: Mainstream Punkrock
In light of the new James Gunn Superman film, Paul looks at the best parts of on screen Superman depictions.Williams, John. Superman. New York, Warner Bros, 1978
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44:37
Thr Last (?) Dark Tower Aside: Insomnia
Paul looks at the massive 1994 novel Insomnia that Stephen King set up as connection to the Drak Tower.
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31:37
Number 24: What's in a Norwegian Name?
Paul takes a look at Number 24, the biopic of Gunnar Sonsteby
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20:59
Dark Tower Double Aside: Winds and Hearts
Paul takes on two more of the side novels from Stephen King's Dark Tower series: The Wind Through the Keyhole and Hearts in Atlantis.
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31:42
Alice in Chains: For Layne Friendship
Paul talks this episode about the tragic story of Alice in Chains singer Layne Staley, and the attempts of his friends in music to save him. Alice in Chains, "Grind," Alice in Chains. Seattle, Columbia, 1995.&nbs...
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42:41
Revisit: Game of Thrones Season 8
No, it doesn't suck. It just has some bad pacing and lame story choices. It's 65% good.
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34:24
Flaguary: 28 Days That Gave our Nation Back Its Leaf
F Trump. F Elon. F Vlad. Effin right, bud.
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17:41
Maybe It's an Offer You Should Refuse? Gangster Shows
Paul discusses the unending appeal of the Gangster movie or tv show. Bad folks
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17:30
Another Dark Tower Aside: 'Salem's Lot by Stephen King
KIng, Stephen. 'Salem's Lot. New York, Vintage, 1975.
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22:54
Stephen King's The Stand (The Dark Tower Series Aside Part 1)
Paul tackles what is considered by many Stephen King's masterpiece.King, Stephen. The Stand: The Complete & Uncut Edition. New York, Doubleday, 1990.
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39:49
Profane Decency: Ted Lasso
Paul discusses the most remarkable series of the decade: Ted Lasso.
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25:53
That Thing Isn't IT: John Carpenter's The Thing (1982)
Paul talks about the horrow cult classic, The Thing
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20:49
The 5Ws of Tom Bombadil
Paul discusses one of the most bizarre but beloved characters in all of Tolkien.Ryelund, Morten. "Tom Bombadil's Song (I)", The Fellowship of the Ring. CDklassic, 2000. Tolkien, Christopher. The Letters of J.R.R. T...
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36:41
Dirty Rotten Superheroes: The Boys
Paul looks at Amazon's nasty and fun superhero satire, The Boys.
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12:47
Ancient Applicability: Our Man Marcus
Paul discusses why Emperor Marcus Aurelius's Meditations remains a worthwhile read almost two millennia after it was written. Aurelius, Marcus. Meditations. (Translated by Gregory Hays). New York, Modern...
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