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bbc in our time podcast

the in our time podcast discusses heaps of classics with a panel of experts, great way to hear what academics have been thinking about texts and the key themes they draw out. it's really chaotic because they have to get through a lot in a short time and the host (melvyn bragg) is always pressing them to give a straight answer. the secret life of books podcast is also really good, they discuss the backstory and context of classics and how they contribute the books overall identity, but also its legacy. i'm sure there's heaps more out there but these two are quite in depth when it comes to easily available literary analysis !

@imi

Nov 21, 2024

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In our time

I think the first podcast ever? über academic but Melvyn Bragg is sharp as a tack.

@phoebe

Feb 29, 2024

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The Rest is History

It’s informative and relaxing and the hosts are two funny Brits who really love history. I forget about it and then listen to all the new ones and get sad when I’m caught up and forget again. Also “Obscure” which is just Michael Ian Black reading an old usually obscure-for-a -reason depressing book. It’s soothing.

@kopfschmertzen

Jun 11, 2024

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street view tourism

pootle around on google street view in parts of the world you’ve never been to and will probably never visit. i’ve lost whole afternoons to obscure siberian cities.

@benjamin

Feb 5, 2024

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nduja

with apologies to vego, vegan, and kosher peeps, this hot, calabrese pork sausage—really more of a paste—is incredible. spread it on toast and have fried eggs on top. dissolve it into a bit of oil for a quick pasta sauce. the possibilities are endless.

@benjamin

Feb 18, 2024

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a little swirl of pesto through the salad along with the mayo

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