Monthly Archives: April 2020

Beckett and Brecht – Episode 105



An overview of my two favorite playwrights, Samuel Beckett and Bertolt Brecht. — Episode on The Road: https://didionandhawthorne.blubrry.net/2020/03/24/the-road-by-cormac-mccarthy-episode-97/ Beckett Biography: https://www.biography.com/writer/samuel-beckett Independent: https://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/theatre-dance/features/samuel-beckett-a-gloom-of-his-own-419729.html Beckett’s Works: https://www.biblio.com/samuel-beckett/author/687 — Brecht Biography: https://www.britannica.com/biography/Bertolt-Brecht Poetry Foundation: https://www.poetryfoundation.org/poets/bertolt-brecht Epic Theatre Wiki: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Epic_theatre#Techniques — Our Show: relevanceofliterature.com Viewer survey: https://forms.gle/TBEbdb8nfMjbpmpM7 Want to support us? Visit patreon.com/relevanceofliterature Questions or ideas? Email us … Continue reading Beckett and Brecht – Episode 105


Productivity – Episode 104



My obsession with productivity, and how I’ve dealt with the issue of productivity through minimalism, organization, and in regards to podcasting and literature. The Minimalists: https://www.theminimalists.com/ Matt D’Avella: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJ24N4O0bP7LGLBDvye7oCA Minimalism and Stress: https://didionandhawthorne.blubrry.net/2020/01/26/minimalism-and-stress-episode-82/ Minimalism for Book Lovers: https://didionandhawthorne.blubrry.net/2019/05/19/minimalism-for-book-lovers-episode-42/ — Host: Mackenzie Gentz Website: relevanceofliterature.com Want to support us? Visit patreon.com/relevanceofliterature Questions or ideas? Email us … Continue reading Productivity – Episode 104


DFW11 “Infinite Jest” (418-461) #ThursdayswithDFW – Episode 103



A discussion of the general themes of ability/disability and cleanliness to help us continue through this intermediary point in the text. Correction: Footnote 304 explains that members of the AFR were injured as adolescents playing games of chicken on the train tracks. (I mention erroneously in the episode that members of the AFR gets their … Continue reading DFW11 “Infinite Jest” (418-461) #ThursdayswithDFW – Episode 103


Our Intensive Language Course ft. Rafael from Poland (2/2) – Episode 102



The real highlights, difficulties, and truth behind intensive language learning. Thank you to guest Rafael for spending the afternoon with the recorder !! Part 1: https://didionandhawthorne.blubrry.net/2019/11/04/language-learning-in-the-modern-world-ft-rafael-from-poland-1-2-episode-67/ — A Polaroid Guy in a Snapchat World: https://didionandhawthorne.blubrry.net/2019/07/08/a-polaroid-guy-in-a-snapchat-world-by-david-spade-episode-48/ My First Novel auf Deutsch: https://didionandhawthorne.blubrry.net/2019/07/15/my-first-novel-auf-deutsch-episode-49/ “Run River” by Joan Didion: https://didionandhawthorne.blubrry.net/2019/07/22/run-river-by-joan-didion-episode-50/ A Story About Jews in Germany: https://didionandhawthorne.blubrry.net/2019/07/29/a-story-about-jews-in-germany-episode-51/ Intensive … Continue reading Our Intensive Language Course ft. Rafael from Poland (2/2) – Episode 102


DFW10 “Infinite Jest” (380-418) #ThursdayswithDFW – Epiosde 101



LYLE. IJ Wiki page-by-page: https://infinitejest.wallacewiki.com/david-foster-wallace/index.php?title=Infinite_Jest_Page_by_Page German Gothic Episode: https://didionandhawthorne.blubrry.net/2020/03/18/fraktur-episode-95/ — Open Survey: https://forms.gle/zSV7uQexiUk8SWfR8 What book is this?  https://www.relevanceofliterature.com/infinite-jest Terminology for this chapter: https://www.relevanceofliterature.com/infinite-jest-1 About DFW: https://www.newyorker.com/magazine/2009/03/09/the-unfinished .pdf of the Novel (page numbers different): https://raisuman123.files.wordpress.com/2013/05/david-foster-wallace-infinite-jest-v2-0.pdf Comments or questions? Leave them here: www.relevanceofliterature.com/reading-lists/comments-and-questions-for-infinite-jest-1 Our website: www.relevanceofliterature.com/


Baking With My Brother – Episode 100



My brother and I meet you all in the kitchen for today’s episode. Tune in for chats about humidity and Italy. Joshua Weissman Fudgey Brownie Cookies: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z_QBXHbGhWc&t=1s Joshua Weissman Chocolate Chip Cookies: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wyuec0PPz68&t=198s Humidification and Bread: https://www.polygongroup.com/en-US/blog/the-importance-of-humidity-control-in-bakeries/ — Our Show: relevanceofliterature.com Viewer survey: https://forms.gle/TBEbdb8nfMjbpmpM7 Want to support us? Visit patreon.com/relevanceofliterature Questions or ideas? Email us … Continue reading Baking With My Brother – Episode 100