In this episode, Steve shares his weekly reading updates, discussing his current reads including 'House of Chains' and 'Outer Dark'. He reflects on his experience with comics, particularly 'Conan', and delves into the film 'Gandhi', analyzing Oscar trends from the 1980s. The conversation shifts to the joys of physical books versus digital media, exploring the challenges of supporting local businesses in a digital age. Steve also contemplates the importance of creating a personal soundtrack fo...
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In this episode, Steve shares his weekly reading updates, discussing his current reads including 'House of Chains' and 'Outer Dark'. He reflects on his experience with comics, particularly 'Conan', and delves into the film 'Gandhi', analyzing Oscar trends from the 1980s. The conversation shifts to the joys of physical books versus digital media, exploring the challenges of supporting local businesses in a digital age. Steve also contemplates the importance of creating a personal soundtrack fo...
Unpacking Violence and Humanity in Cormac McCarthy's 'The Crossing' with Carl D. Albert
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1 month ago
Unpacking Violence and Humanity in Cormac McCarthy's 'The Crossing' with Carl D. Albert
In this conversation, Steve and Carl D. Albert delve into Cormac McCarthy's 'The Crossing,' the second book in the Border Trilogy. They explore the thematic parallels between this book and 'All the Pretty Horses,' focusing on the coming-of-age journeys of the characters, the inherent violence in humanity, and the symbolism of nature, particularly through the character of the wolf. The discussion also highlights the contrasting paths of the brothers Billy and Boyd, the impact of tragedy on the...
Page Chewing
In this episode, Steve shares his weekly reading updates, discussing his current reads including 'House of Chains' and 'Outer Dark'. He reflects on his experience with comics, particularly 'Conan', and delves into the film 'Gandhi', analyzing Oscar trends from the 1980s. The conversation shifts to the joys of physical books versus digital media, exploring the challenges of supporting local businesses in a digital age. Steve also contemplates the importance of creating a personal soundtrack fo...
