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Workers' Lit

Workers' Lit
The Picture Of Dorian Gray
Peer Gynt
Oscar Wilde
Henrik Ibsen
Sonic the Hedgehog
The Lord Of the Rings
Hedonism
London
Aestheticism
Good Vs. Evil
Tolkien
Norwegian Folklore
Theater
Victorian Society
Homosexuality
Christian Fiction
Ted Dekker
Creepypastas
Two Towers
Theatrical Adaptations

A podcast about books and the news with Lenore, Aysha, Jen, and Jacob Books/Culture episodes on Mondays! News/Politics episodes on Wednesdays! Read good books, tell bad jokes, and fight for a better future! Contact us at workerslit@gmail.com

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Latest Episodes

Nuclear war kinda sucks.

We are joined by returning guest and apocalypse-understander Brian Alford of The Worst of All Possible Worlds podcast to discuss Nevil Shute's 1957 end-of-the-world novel, "On The Beach."

What if the world was ending, but w... more

It's a bonus author interview!

We're joined by author, public theologian, and all-around cool guy Brian Recker to talk about his new book, "Hell Bent: How the Fear of Hell Holds Christians Back from a Spirituality of Love"

If you were raised evange... more

The US is up to some bad stuff, folks.

We start by discussing the evangelical cabal (and Jacob's ties to it), move into the DC shooting (and the Pentagon's responsibility for it), and then talk about US meddling in Latin America, Pete Hegseth, and J... more

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This week Aysha and Jacob face down the twin horrors of Dionysian madness and class anxiety with Donna Tartt’s brilliant 1992 work of literary fiction/inverted mystery, “The Secret History.”

We are joined by Kevin Vibert and Harley Takagi Kaner of “... more

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Recent Guests

Brian Alford
Host of The Worst of All Possible Worlds podcast
The Worst of All Possible Worlds
Episode: On the Beach, ft. Brian Alford
Brian Recker
Public theologian and author of bestselling book 'Hell Bent'
Episode: Bonus Interview: Hell Bent with Brian Recker
Kevin Vibert
Co-creator of The Penumbra Podcast
The Penumbra Podcast
Episode: The Secret History: ft. The Penumbra Podcast
Harley Takagi Kaner
Co-creator of The Penumbra Podcast
The Penumbra Podcast
Episode: The Secret History: ft. The Penumbra Podcast
Johnny Amizich
Writer for Hard Drive and host of Culture Dumpster podcast.
Hard Drive
Episode: Workers' Lit News: Sorry to Burst Your Bubble, ft. Johnny Amizich
Trevor Strunk
Podcaster known for analyzing video games and culture from a leftist perspective
No Cartridge
Episode: The Computer is my Friend: Neuromancer, ft. Trevor Strunk
Jen Big Nasty
Co-host of Unfit to Print, brings her perspective and experience in political commentary.
Episode: Huge Announcement! Workers' Lit
AJ Ditty
A recurring guest on the podcast, involved in Worst of All Possible Worlds
Worst of All Possible Worlds
Episode: Ben Returns: Lions and Scavengers, ft. AJ Ditty
Josh Mayfield
Artist, organizer, and friend of the pod
Episode: It’s Not My Fault!: Kamala Harris’ 107 Days, ft. Josh Mayfield

Hosts

Jacob Dallas
Host and co-host across numerous episodes, engaged in discussions surrounding literature, social issues, and political themes.
Lenore Olson
Co-host known for her contributions to discussions on literature and social justice issues.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 42 ratings
  • Hard to pick a favorite

    Dune? Star Wars? Ministry for the Future? Red Plenty has to be up there. Just a terrific show taking a critical eye to the culture industry, through speculative fiction and other works. Bright and fun

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    KFJ94
    United Statesa year ago
  • Wicked Good!

    Absolutely loved the episode on Blood Meridian. Appreciated your honesty and analysis of themes. Looking forward to listening to much more of you guys.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Jojable
    United States2 years ago
  • Funny, smart, enlightened

    Really great culture and politics podcast. So glad to have found it via the bird app.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Alek M
    Canada2 years ago

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The depth of discussion and the hosts' expertise make the content thought-provoking and engaging.

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#18
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Apple Podcasts
#121
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Apple Podcasts
#170
Spain/News/Politics
Apple Podcasts
#224
India/News/Politics

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Bonus Interview: Hell Bent with Brian Recker
Q: How does this doctrine of hell and punishment reflect in our politics?
Recker explains that the binary thinking of saved versus unsaved influences dehumanization and justifications for colonialism in politics.
Bonus Interview: Hell Bent with Brian Recker
Q: Could you tell listeners about this, your journey, why you were moved to write this book?
Recker shares his experience growing up in fundamentalism and the anxiety it caused regarding salvation, leading to his decision to write the book.
Organizer Spotlight: Behind Enemy Lines (Bonus Episode)
Q: What did you learn from your experience protesting the Chicago DNC?
We learned the importance of not conforming to political norms and the need for more direct action against pro-imperialist events.
Organizer Spotlight: Behind Enemy Lines (Bonus Episode)
Q: What is Behind Enemy Lines?
It's an anti-imperialist organization dedicated to opposing US government actions that harm people globally.
Episode 100: Cow Tools and Q&A
Q: What would you assign as essential reading for everyone in the US?
I would pick The Jungle by Upton Sinclair, as it offers a powerful critique of capitalism.

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4. Harley Takagi Kaner
5. Johnny Amizich
6. Trevor Strunk
7. Jen Big Nasty
8. AJ Ditty

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