Épisodes

  • Book Review: O'Connor's Wise Blood
    Nov 16 2023

    Recently, in an effort to more fairly judge the writings of Flannery O'Connor, Ella read Wise Blood. Here are here thoughts.

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    9 min
  • Petrarch and Flash Fiction
    Oct 19 2023

    In this episode, Ella discusses how Petrarch inspired her to write a piece of flash fiction. She discusses flash fiction, and reads a piece that she wrote in around 10 minutes. Apologies for the quality of this episode - things may be a little rough as she transitions between computers.

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    8 min
  • Courage and The Good Life
    Sep 21 2023

    In this episode, Ella discusses the important role courage plays in both attaining and maintaining the good life.

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    11 min
  • U.S. Auto Worker’s Strike
    Sep 17 2023
    In this episode, Jessica talks about the U.S. Auto Worker’s Strike and acknowledges the changes that come with inflation but also discusses when strikes push too far
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    6 min
  • Grace and Great Stories: Thoughts on a Flannery O'Connor Quote
    Sep 14 2023

    In this episode, Ella talks about a Flannery O'Connor quote from Mystery and Manners. In this quote, Miss O'Connor says that "there is a moment in every great story in which the presence of grace can be felt as it waits to be either accepted or rejected, even though the reader may not recognize this moment". Ella dives into the idea that even in great stories, grace can be rejected.

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    11 min
  • Ramblings and Advice On Surviving School
    Sep 7 2023

    In this episode, Ella strays from her normal topics to give advice to students on how to set themselves up for success in the budding school year. She also rambles.

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    13 min
  • The Issue of Idleness
    Aug 24 2023

    Char is back to verse bomb you with scripture on laziness.

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    7 min
  • WordCraft: Wish You The Best by Lewis Capaldi
    Aug 16 2023

    In this episode, Ella looks at the lyrics of Wish You The Best by Lewis Capaldi and explains two possible interpretations of the song.

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    15 min