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Steve Martin not wild, not crazy…
Brilliant reader MFA commented on the Steve Martin reference: My daughter and I still mist up at the Steve Martin backyard basketball scene in “Father of the Bride”. Not taking away from the Spencer Tracy Elizabeth Taylor version. Here’s the clip: Argh, this is heartbreaking. Was there really a version of me who would once have Continue reading
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What’s the Greatest Joke Ever? Sneak Preview of an Exciting New Podcast!
Hello, friends! Just a quick note to let you know that The History of Literature podcast takes its regularly scheduled departure this week… and it’s such a departure, we’re calling it by a whole new name! (It’s a branding thing.) In any event, it goes by the name of The Restless Mind Show and it will Continue reading
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Listen To The Epic of Gilgamesh (read in its original language)
What was it like to listen to the oldest epic poem we have? Press the play button, close your eyes, and travel back 4,000 years…. Open Culture has more. Continue reading
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The History of Literature 1A – The Discovery of Gilgamesh (Bonus episode)
What happens when a Victorian-era archaeologist thinks he’s made the discovery of a lifetime? The answer may surprise you… Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 13:35 — 9.3MB) Subscribe: iTunes | Android | RSS Continue reading
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History of Literature Episode 1 – The Epic of Gilgamesh
Starting our journey with the surprisingly modern story of an ancient warrior-king whose restlessness drives him to seek immortality. Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 33:36 — 23.1MB) Subscribe: iTunes | Android | RSS Continue reading
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Episode 0 – Battling the Beast
Here we go! Episode zero of our new podcast, The History of Literature, right here on jackewilson.com. Let me know what you think! Introducing the wildly unqualified host, Jacke Wilson. Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 15:24 — 10.6MB) Subscribe: iTunes | Android | RSS Continue reading
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Jacke’s back! Some exciting news…
Hello everyone! I’m sorry it’s been so long. I missed you! Thank you all for the comments and emails, they were truly wonderful and sustaining during my break. You are good, good people. And now… the news! I’ve been asked to host a pair of brand new podcasts, The History of Literature and The Restless Continue reading
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