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Doug had never read the Harry Potter books. Robb has read them many times. Together they went through the books to see if the magic was still there. NOW! The Harry Potter series has concluded and the Death Readers are delving into other classic works that one (or both?) may have missed out on. If you’re reading along for the first time, Beware: Spoilers Abound. Send us an Owl! DeathReaders@gmail.com or follow us on Twitter @RealDeathReader Feeling Generous? You can support the pod at patreon.com/DeathReaders
Episodes
Monday Nov 02, 2020
Monday Nov 02, 2020
chapters 40-46”
Ian Malcolm’s morphine induced political philosophizing send the Readers into a maudlin existential tailspin! But that doesn’t stop them from raising such hard hitting questions as:
How many moments from this book were cut from the movie only to end up in the sequels?
Is Ian Malcolm British?
How do we know Velociraptors we’re nocturnal?
Do T-Rexs want to be fed or do they want to hunt?
All these and more are answered... and if they’re not answered they’re addressed... and if they’re not addressed they’re completely sidetracked and might come up later... on THIS episode of Death Readers!
Death Readers theme by Matt Faubion
Saturday Oct 31, 2020
Saturday Oct 31, 2020
Robb tricks Doug into describing the complex intricacies of William Castle’s horror classic The Tingler, starring Vincent Price, in this special Death Readers Halloween treat!
J. S. Bach: Toccata and Fugue in D Minor by Kevin MacLeod
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Monday Oct 26, 2020
Monday Oct 26, 2020
Chapters 30 - 39
We’re halfway through the park! Doug confidently shares just how little he knows about biochemistry, dinosaurs, and every other subject... except narrative themes!
The T-Rex attack!
The Dilophosaurus attack!
Tim in the tree!
And other memorable scenes we remember from Stephen Spielberg’s seminal film adaptation of Michael Crichton’s classic novel!
Death Readers theme by Matt Faubion
Tuesday Oct 20, 2020
Tuesday Oct 20, 2020
Chapters 20-29
The Readers discuss Jurassic Park’s overarching themes of chaos and control. What exactly is Lysine and what does it do? Why do the characters refer to the dinosaurs with masculine pronouns when we know the dinosaurs are female?
Death Readers theme by Matt Faubion
Monday Oct 12, 2020
Monday Oct 12, 2020
Welcome... To Jurassic Park!
The Readers finally get to the Park! And settle in for some long-winded (though not necessarily boring) exposition.
Doug is offended when he finds out Robb has never seen a David Attenborough film.
Is John Hammond Scottish?
Will Dr Grant learn to read Raptor signals?
Did Ian Malcolm do a Jeff Goldblum impression?!
Death Readers theme by Matt Faubion
Monday Oct 05, 2020
Monday Oct 05, 2020
The Death Readers make their triumphant return in a Post Potter world! Ladies and Gentlemen: Welcome, To Jurassic Park
New Book!
New Segments!
New unusual enthusiasm for the material!
Is this book better than the ones that have come before?
Did Dinosaurs come from Birds?
Does Michael Crichton have a problem with women?
some of these questions will be answered!*
Death Readers theme by Matt Faubion
*Maybe
Monday Sep 28, 2020
Monday Sep 28, 2020
Death Readers episode 70
Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Chapters 34 — The End
It’s been a long road but this is it; the Harry Potter series wrap party. The Readers give their final thoughts in the House Elf controversy, exposition dumping, and Snape’s patronus. Thanks for sticking with us these 70 episodes!
Death Readers theme "Magical Dirt" by Sir Cubworth
Monday Sep 21, 2020
Monday Sep 21, 2020
Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Chapters 31-33
It’s the penultimate Harry Potter Death Readers and the Battle of Hogwarts! Who’s dead? Who’s survived? How should we know? The Readers discuss Hermione’s blood-lust, Crabbe’s exemplary late-in-life-skills in the dark arts, and Snape’s creepy death-stare.
Death Readers theme "Magical Dirt" by Sir Cubworth
Monday Sep 14, 2020
Monday Sep 14, 2020
Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Hallows chapters 28-30
Conjecture reigns over observation in this episode of Death Readers! The Readers discuss what did and didn’t happened to Ariana. Could Hogwarts been better defended?
Death Readers theme "Magical Dirt" by Sir Cubworth
Monday Sep 07, 2020
Monday Sep 07, 2020
Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows episodes 25-27
How forgivable are unforgivable curses? Surely a hero would never use one... twice in a row. The Readers discuss animal abuse in grisly detail. Doug explains Robb's perspective on bigotry to Robb using Robb’s own words.
Content warning: This episode contains a discussion of Animal Cruelty with a graphic example beginning at min 43:50. Skip to min 46 If you would rather avoid it
Death Readers theme "Magical Dirt" by Sir Cubworth