Reality Raincheck Podcast
1) Circe by Madeline Miller
In this book club chat, we explore Greek Mythology through the story of the witch Circe. Madeline Miller has offered us a beautiful retelling of a character who may have been dismissed as terrible and...Show More
2) Soldier Sailor by Claire Kilroy
Come join us for a good laugh and a good cry as we explore the joys and pitfalls of mothering. This conversation centers on Soldier Sailor, a novel by Claire Kilroy. Whether you're a mother yourself o...Show More
3) The Return of the Native by Thomas Hardy with guest John Bennion
Let's just start off by saying we love Thomas Hardy with an ardent fervor. The man can write landscapes that are at once transportive and captivating. Join us for this book club chat as we talk about ...Show More
4) The Hound of the Baskervilles by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle
Have you ever been hounded to continue writing books? Sir Arthur Conan Doyle has! In fact, were it not for his ardent fans, we wouldn't have as many Sherlock Holmes books as we do currently. In this b...Show More
5) The Anthropocene Reviewed: Essays on a Human-centered Planet by John Green
In this episode, you’ll discover why The Anthropocene Reviewed by John Green resonates so deeply with readers. Through a series of insightful, nostalgic, and often hilarious essays, Green reviews ever...Show More
6) West with the Night by Beryl Markham with guest Lola Reid Allin
Have you ever met a female commercial pilot? It's a rare experience and one that we were able to have as we discussed Beryl Markham's memoir West With the Night, with special guest and pilot Lola Reid...Show More
7) Emily of New Moon By L.M. Montgomery with guest Diana Smith
If you've ever wanted to talk about L.M. Montgomery's Emily of New Moon series, but have lacked the proper bosom friends, fret no longer! Listen to this chat as we'll discuss the magical ways in which...Show More
8) Small Things Like These by Claire Keegan
If you're searching for a meaningful Christmas read, this episode is just for you. Join us as we dive into Claire Keegan's Small Things Like These, a novella that proves even the shortest books can ma...Show More
9) Stiff: The Curious Lives of Human Cadavers by Mary Roach with guest Dr. Darin Johnston
In this episode, we dive into the macabre yet enlightening world of cadavers with Stiff by Mary Roach, a book that reveals the many unexpected ways cadavers have advanced human knowledge and society, ...Show More
Stiff: The Curious Lives of Human Cadavers by Mary Roach with guest Dr. Darin Johnston
1:46:00 | Nov 30th, 2024
10) The House of the Seven Gables by Nathaniel Hawthorne with guest Dr. Carl Sederholm
Join us as we welcome back Dr. Carl Sederholm, a professor of horror and early American studies at BYU, to explore the haunting world of Nathaniel Hawthorne’s The House of the Seven Gables. Although t...Show More
The House of the Seven Gables by Nathaniel Hawthorne with guest Dr. Carl Sederholm
1:36:38 | Oct 30th, 2024