<![CDATA[I'll Be Dashed: A Wodehouse Podcast]]>8706c68e-75aa-5b53-b2ad-7a797d60b13cTue, 28 Apr 2026 20:30:04 +0000Captivate.fmI'll Be Dashedhttps://artwork.captivate.fm/f698ac01-2a22-4c00-a901-8f61588331fd/3bKx5UrONaP1_n29k3zK4Kc6.jpgI'll Be Dashed: A Wodehouse PodcastI'll Be DashedI'll Be DashedA podcast about the works of PG Wodehouse by a father, who has read most of the Wodehouse bibliography, and a daughter who had read none of it before the two decided to do a podcast together. We will go through all the novels and short story collections, including Jeeves, Blandings Castle, Psmith, and all the Mulliners, Bodkins, and Ukridges that you can throw a stick at, not that you should be throwing sticks. We'll discuss the stories and how they read 50-100 years later, as well as keep track of all the saving from drowning attempts, stealing a police officer's helmets, breaches of promise, and awful aunts, as well as doing some meandering of our own that would make Wooster proud. Right ho!https://ill-be-dashed-a-wodeh.captivate.fmtrueepisodicnopodcastLuck of the BodkinsLuck of the BodkinsAfter a long break of posting episodes, Scott and Robyn are back with a book that makes them both very angry. This books us ask very pertinent questions, such as who can change a person's state room if not just that person? How many people doe we feel should be thrown over the side of the ship? Why is that character both of ours second favorite in the novel (hint: it's because everyone else is just so awful)? We're back, and you're gonna be inundated with episodes. If you're not, that's just embarrassing for me, and I'll have to edit this.

]]>After a long break of posting episodes, Scott and Robyn are back with a book that makes them both very angry. This books us ask very pertinent questions, such as who can change a person's state room if not just that person? How many people doe we feel should be thrown over the side of the ship? Why is that character both of ours second favorite in the novel (hint: it's because everyone else is just so awful)? We're back, and you're gonna be inundated with episodes. If you're not, that's just embarrassing for me, and I'll have to edit this.

]]>1694b4f8-a197-48e2-a888-4e92a77f7ad2Tue, 28 Apr 2026 15:30:00 -050002:50:25truefull3131Blandings Castle and ElsewhereBlandings Castle and ElsewhereAfter a hiatus that was entirely Scott's fault, Robyn and Scott are back with another episode, this time talking about the short story collection, Blandings Castle and Elsewhere. The collection has six Blandings Castle stories, five Mr. Mulliner stories, and, much to Scott's consternation, one Bobbi Wickham story. As a special bonus for having to wait so long for this episode to appear, we've added even more going off the rails, including a discussion of sharts and Robyn believing that Wodehouse decided to add hallucinogens to the equation.

Note: There are some slight issues with Scott's microphone, particularly in the latter half of the episode. Scott really boffed it.

]]>After a hiatus that was entirely Scott's fault, Robyn and Scott are back with another episode, this time talking about the short story collection, Blandings Castle and Elsewhere. The collection has six Blandings Castle stories, five Mr. Mulliner stories, and, much to Scott's consternation, one Bobbi Wickham story. As a special bonus for having to wait so long for this episode to appear, we've added even more going off the rails, including a discussion of sharts and Robyn believing that Wodehouse decided to add hallucinogens to the equation.

Note: There are some slight issues with Scott's microphone, particularly in the latter half of the episode. Scott really boffed it.

]]>20eb713c-72fa-4e1b-9c6c-7bac9a54bdcdThu, 08 Jan 2026 16:30:00 -050003:08:23truefull3030Right Ho, JeevesRight Ho, JeevesIn this episode, Robyn and Scott discuss Right Ho, Jeeves, Wodehouse's second Jeeves and Wooster novel. This is also the first book discussed in the podcast for which Scott told Robyn she needed to be the voice of reason, because this book, probably more than any other, makes Scott very, very angry. If listening to a middle-aged man rant about the actions perpetrated against a fictional character in a book published nearly a century ago is your thing, then this podcast will be your jam. Just don't let Angela see you eating it, because she will say something. To be fair, she might say something even if you aren't eating it.

]]>In this episode, Robyn and Scott discuss Right Ho, Jeeves, Wodehouse's second Jeeves and Wooster novel. This is also the first book discussed in the podcast for which Scott told Robyn she needed to be the voice of reason, because this book, probably more than any other, makes Scott very, very angry. If listening to a middle-aged man rant about the actions perpetrated against a fictional character in a book published nearly a century ago is your thing, then this podcast will be your jam. Just don't let Angela see you eating it, because she will say something. To be fair, she might say something even if you aren't eating it.

]]>eb92b474-c6ba-4722-9edd-eaf230dea7deSat, 26 Jul 2025 09:00:00 -050003:11:51truefull2929Tales of St Austin'sTales of St Austin'sThis episode, Robyn and Scott talk about the Tales of St. Austin's, a collection of school stories published in 1903, only Wodehouse's second published books. It's about teenage boys who don't want to do school work and who do want to play rugby, and it's absolutely Robyn's favorite thing ever. That couldn't possibly be sarcasm, could it? Look, there's a reason this podcast didn't go through the books in chronoligical order. If Scott forced Robyn to read that many school books in a row, this podcast would never have lasted. You know what else didn't last? Robyn's spirit. Listen to it ebb away as we go through 12 short stories--and then finish up it with four essays about avoiding school work, footnotes, cricket, and the book Tom Brown's School Days, which we had never heard of before. Also, find out what a note-taking nerd Robyn is.

]]>This episode, Robyn and Scott talk about the Tales of St. Austin's, a collection of school stories published in 1903, only Wodehouse's second published books. It's about teenage boys who don't want to do school work and who do want to play rugby, and it's absolutely Robyn's favorite thing ever. That couldn't possibly be sarcasm, could it? Look, there's a reason this podcast didn't go through the books in chronoligical order. If Scott forced Robyn to read that many school books in a row, this podcast would never have lasted. You know what else didn't last? Robyn's spirit. Listen to it ebb away as we go through 12 short stories--and then finish up it with four essays about avoiding school work, footnotes, cricket, and the book Tom Brown's School Days, which we had never heard of before. Also, find out what a note-taking nerd Robyn is.

]]>2d7b0e1b-75d0-4ce1-ba55-52420a798c2fSat, 12 Jul 2025 09:00:00 -050002:39:40truefull2828The Girl in BlueThe Girl in BlueRobyn and Scott discuss The Girl in Blue, Wodehouse's 1970 novel, which, unlike most Wodehouse books, appears to be a book of its time. Although it's slightly shorter than most podcast episodes, we do seem to be able to go off on a lengthy tangent rather spectacularly. Is the American sitcom Gomer Pyle USMC a basis for one of the characters? Did Barney actually shoplift anything, or was she just the scapegoat? Justice for Barney! And justice for Homer! Do you feel like you don't know enough about Robyn's dietary restrictions? You will now. Also, Scott realizes he got what an orange pip is incorrectly.

]]>Robyn and Scott discuss The Girl in Blue, Wodehouse's 1970 novel, which, unlike most Wodehouse books, appears to be a book of its time. Although it's slightly shorter than most podcast episodes, we do seem to be able to go off on a lengthy tangent rather spectacularly. Is the American sitcom Gomer Pyle USMC a basis for one of the characters? Did Barney actually shoplift anything, or was she just the scapegoat? Justice for Barney! And justice for Homer! Do you feel like you don't know enough about Robyn's dietary restrictions? You will now. Also, Scott realizes he got what an orange pip is incorrectly.

]]>0c1b5c2f-e44a-4c8d-9d55-b3dcde81b9aaFri, 27 Jun 2025 18:30:00 -050002:12:08truefull2727Piccadilly JimPiccadilly JimIn this episode, Scott and Robyn talk about Piccadilly Jim, a novel in which Ogden Ford from The Little Nugget is once again the target of kidnapping plans, by people who should know better since they know him. Not that the kidnapping is wrong (thought it is), but because Ogden is the worst. Or perhaps a teenager's poetry is the worst. Or is it the worst a person who criticized your poetry so hurtfully that you still hate him five years later--but don't apparently remember what he looks like? We cover these topics, as well the fine art of children discipline and marriage dynamics.

]]>In this episode, Scott and Robyn talk about Piccadilly Jim, a novel in which Ogden Ford from The Little Nugget is once again the target of kidnapping plans, by people who should know better since they know him. Not that the kidnapping is wrong (thought it is), but because Ogden is the worst. Or perhaps a teenager's poetry is the worst. Or is it the worst a person who criticized your poetry so hurtfully that you still hate him five years later--but don't apparently remember what he looks like? We cover these topics, as well the fine art of children discipline and marriage dynamics.

]]>3fc46e7d-6c97-4c00-b10c-e4f028ea73d2Sat, 17 May 2025 19:30:00 -050002:09:55truefull2626The Gold BatThe Gold BatThe third novel published by PG Wodehouse is a short school story that nevertheless is able to fit 43 different speaking characters into it--most of who have a large part to play in it. Robyn and Scott spend way too long trying to figure out exactly what sport the students are playing. Robyn wonders if Wodehouse is the Shakespeare of the early 20th Century when it comes to making his own phrases. Scott feels like there actually IS a good time to bully someone. And both of them wonder is a lie of omission should still be seen as a lie.

]]>The third novel published by PG Wodehouse is a short school story that nevertheless is able to fit 43 different speaking characters into it--most of who have a large part to play in it. Robyn and Scott spend way too long trying to figure out exactly what sport the students are playing. Robyn wonders if Wodehouse is the Shakespeare of the early 20th Century when it comes to making his own phrases. Scott feels like there actually IS a good time to bully someone. And both of them wonder is a lie of omission should still be seen as a lie.

]]>49204f2e-01e5-4cdf-aecf-d04522cf5a47Mon, 31 Mar 2025 10:15:00 -050001:36:10truefull2525Heavy WeatherHeavy WeatherThis episode Robyn and Scott talk about Heavy Weather, the sequel to Summer Lightning, in which everyone seems to show up at Blandings Castle, preventing Lord Emsworth from spending time in his garden and with his prize pig. Sue is somehow still with Ronnie, and now Monty Bodkin takes over the job of Lord Emsworth's secretary. Does Pilbeam have a drinking problem? Is Constance approaching Lord Emsworth to get him to do what she wants? Who would marry someone with the name Gertrude Butterwick? Will people stop trying to kidnap the Empress of Blandings? We tackle these and other questions in our podcast.

]]>This episode Robyn and Scott talk about Heavy Weather, the sequel to Summer Lightning, in which everyone seems to show up at Blandings Castle, preventing Lord Emsworth from spending time in his garden and with his prize pig. Sue is somehow still with Ronnie, and now Monty Bodkin takes over the job of Lord Emsworth's secretary. Does Pilbeam have a drinking problem? Is Constance approaching Lord Emsworth to get him to do what she wants? Who would marry someone with the name Gertrude Butterwick? Will people stop trying to kidnap the Empress of Blandings? We tackle these and other questions in our podcast.

]]>48cf4322-45d4-45ee-a5fe-011f44a454d0Sun, 16 Mar 2025 15:45:00 -050002:54:04truefull2424Thank You, JeevesThank You, JeevesThis episode, Robyn and Scott discuss Wodehouse's first Jeeves and Wooster novel, Thank You, Jeeves. We discuss what it means to use harsh language in the early 20th Century, how smart Bertie Wooster actually is, how a garage between houses can survive a fire, whether petrol is butter is better for removing markings on the skin, and that poor Bertie just needs to be allowed to eat his darn breakfast.

]]>This episode, Robyn and Scott discuss Wodehouse's first Jeeves and Wooster novel, Thank You, Jeeves. We discuss what it means to use harsh language in the early 20th Century, how smart Bertie Wooster actually is, how a garage between houses can survive a fire, whether petrol is butter is better for removing markings on the skin, and that poor Bertie just needs to be allowed to eat his darn breakfast.

]]>3f9ae6da-4582-46a2-b872-7663d099d99bFri, 31 Jan 2025 09:00:00 -050002:44:29truefull2323Meet Mr. MullinerMeet Mr. MullinerNote: Sorry for the delay in episodes. We have been recording them. I've just been way behind on editing and posting them. I will be uploading more episodes in the next month or so to catch up and hopefully get back on our once a month schedule.

This episode Scott and Robyn discuss Meet Mr. Mulliner, a collection of nine short stories told by the fisherman Mulliner. This inevitable leads us to get sidetracked by our usual debate of whether or not people can actually crawl up water pipes. Robyn expresses her view that hitting people is fine, but not animals (they should only be "redirected"). Scott makes an inappropriate joke about the Grand Canyon.

]]>Note: Sorry for the delay in episodes. We have been recording them. I've just been way behind on editing and posting them. I will be uploading more episodes in the next month or so to catch up and hopefully get back on our once a month schedule.

This episode Scott and Robyn discuss Meet Mr. Mulliner, a collection of nine short stories told by the fisherman Mulliner. This inevitable leads us to get sidetracked by our usual debate of whether or not people can actually crawl up water pipes. Robyn expresses her view that hitting people is fine, but not animals (they should only be "redirected"). Scott makes an inappropriate joke about the Grand Canyon.

]]>720215dd-caef-4fc7-a08f-60146ec9833fTue, 21 Jan 2025 18:30:00 -050002:44:35truefull2222The Adventures of SallyThe Adventures of SallyThe Adventures of Sally is one of PG Wodehouse's few books with a female main character (several are mentioned in the podcast, but one that wasn't is Doctor Sally--who is an entirely different Sally). Even though both Scott and Robyn enjoyed the novel, it isn't (as most books both generally enjoy) significantly shorter, in part because of discussion of whether or not The Adventures of Sally is Wodehouse's attempt at a thriller or horror novel. It might be.

]]>The Adventures of Sally is one of PG Wodehouse's few books with a female main character (several are mentioned in the podcast, but one that wasn't is Doctor Sally--who is an entirely different Sally). Even though both Scott and Robyn enjoyed the novel, it isn't (as most books both generally enjoy) significantly shorter, in part because of discussion of whether or not The Adventures of Sally is Wodehouse's attempt at a thriller or horror novel. It might be.

]]>f27c60d3-d4b7-4619-a1d1-968c788dc0c5Tue, 01 Oct 2024 16:00:00 -050002:46:29truefull2121Psmith, JournalistPsmith, JournalistThis month we speak about Psmith, Journalist, the third book in the Mike and Psmith series and the last one we are covering, much to Robyn's consternation. If you're a die-hard fan of the character of Psmith, this might not be the episode for you. But if you would like to listen to Robyn (and to some extent, Scott) go off on him, definitely listen up. Also, we discuss whether or not this is the Wodehouse novel with the most slurs, while also being pretty sure it is the novel with the highest body count.

]]>This month we speak about Psmith, Journalist, the third book in the Mike and Psmith series and the last one we are covering, much to Robyn's consternation. If you're a die-hard fan of the character of Psmith, this might not be the episode for you. But if you would like to listen to Robyn (and to some extent, Scott) go off on him, definitely listen up. Also, we discuss whether or not this is the Wodehouse novel with the most slurs, while also being pretty sure it is the novel with the highest body count.

]]>a34008a3-7c4d-4460-9eb2-eba8749c2581Sun, 01 Sep 2024 15:00:00 -050002:33:22truefull2020The Prince and BettyThe Prince and BettyThis episode Robyn and Scott discuss The Prince and Betty, which has the character Rupert Smith in it, but is not part of the Psmith series, although it does have essentially the same plot as Psmith, Journalist. We also discuss Wodehouse's misuse of Latin, whether this is the most slur-filled novel (maybe?), and go off on more than one tangent. Also, it's really starting to seem that Wodehouse has a real Sherlock Holmes issue, but at least he didn't slag Dr. Watson this novel.

Note: Episodes are usually posted on the 1st of the month, but there was a corrupted external hard drive issue. Apologies.

]]>This episode Robyn and Scott discuss The Prince and Betty, which has the character Rupert Smith in it, but is not part of the Psmith series, although it does have essentially the same plot as Psmith, Journalist. We also discuss Wodehouse's misuse of Latin, whether this is the most slur-filled novel (maybe?), and go off on more than one tangent. Also, it's really starting to seem that Wodehouse has a real Sherlock Holmes issue, but at least he didn't slag Dr. Watson this novel.

Note: Episodes are usually posted on the 1st of the month, but there was a corrupted external hard drive issue. Apologies.

]]>f24e57f0-1445-40c1-8664-2a4f16b39e3eWed, 07 Aug 2024 18:00:00 -050002:37:12truefull1919Summer LightningSummer LightningSummer Lightning is the third Blandings Castle novel, in which we are first introducted to both the prized pig Empress of Blandings (at least her novel debut) and Lord Emsworth's brother, Galahad Threepwood. Lord Emsworth also has a new secretary, as well as two young relationships that seem to interfere with his time in the garden. Pigs are stolen, Baxter is efficient, and one of likes tea, and the other...does not. Robyn misses Freddie, but finds herself of a like mind to Lord Emsworth, and Scott wants her to talk a little more.

]]>Summer Lightning is the third Blandings Castle novel, in which we are first introducted to both the prized pig Empress of Blandings (at least her novel debut) and Lord Emsworth's brother, Galahad Threepwood. Lord Emsworth also has a new secretary, as well as two young relationships that seem to interfere with his time in the garden. Pigs are stolen, Baxter is efficient, and one of likes tea, and the other...does not. Robyn misses Freddie, but finds herself of a like mind to Lord Emsworth, and Scott wants her to talk a little more.

]]>6e2df5a3-f733-4dc0-8fd0-78ef2e5331d9Mon, 01 Jul 2024 00:15:00 -050001:41:12truefull1818Very Good, JeevesVery Good, JeevesVery Good, Jeeves, is the last Jeeves and Wooster collection. Although individual Jeeves and Wooster stories would appear in collections, all Jeeves and Wooster books that appear after this one are novels. As Robyn points out, this is probably a good thing, as the short stories start to get a little bit repetitious. In this episode, we learn once again that Robyn feels like the suggestion to talk more is fulfilled as long as random words are used and we discover the character Scott dislikes more than any other Wodehouse character.

]]>Very Good, Jeeves, is the last Jeeves and Wooster collection. Although individual Jeeves and Wooster stories would appear in collections, all Jeeves and Wooster books that appear after this one are novels. As Robyn points out, this is probably a good thing, as the short stories start to get a little bit repetitious. In this episode, we learn once again that Robyn feels like the suggestion to talk more is fulfilled as long as random words are used and we discover the character Scott dislikes more than any other Wodehouse character.

]]>2f1bc67c-0159-4ec5-8a1a-ebf45154b540Sat, 01 Jun 2024 00:15:00 -050002:05:20truefull1717A Prefect's UncleA Prefect's UncleOn this podcast, Scott and Robyn discuss A Prefect's Uncle, Wodehouse's second published novel, and another book that involves school boys and cricket. This is one of Wodehouse's shorter works, and we try to have the podcast length be in according with it, but there is a lot of talk about small talk, Robyn's problems with the second to last chapter, and more insight into the workings of the familial eccentricities.

]]>On this podcast, Scott and Robyn discuss A Prefect's Uncle, Wodehouse's second published novel, and another book that involves school boys and cricket. This is one of Wodehouse's shorter works, and we try to have the podcast length be in according with it, but there is a lot of talk about small talk, Robyn's problems with the second to last chapter, and more insight into the workings of the familial eccentricities.

]]>4102710d-65ba-49d5-8b3e-9b5995f31854Wed, 01 May 2024 00:15:00 -050001:44:46truefull1616A Damsel in DistressA Damsel in DistressIn this episode Robyn and Scott discuss A Damsel in Distress, published in 1919. It reads much like a Blandings Castle novel, with an earl harried by his sister and employees trying to make him write family histories, when all he wants to do is work in his garden. His daughter is trying to reconnect with the man she met the summer before, but in doing so, runs iinto George Bevan, who in a change for a Wodehouse novel immediately falls in love with her. Soon there is mistaken identity and servants warring against each other, as well as Robyn completely hating a character in the last few pages.

]]>In this episode Robyn and Scott discuss A Damsel in Distress, published in 1919. It reads much like a Blandings Castle novel, with an earl harried by his sister and employees trying to make him write family histories, when all he wants to do is work in his garden. His daughter is trying to reconnect with the man she met the summer before, but in doing so, runs iinto George Bevan, who in a change for a Wodehouse novel immediately falls in love with her. Soon there is mistaken identity and servants warring against each other, as well as Robyn completely hating a character in the last few pages.

]]>7461b62c-09cd-41b7-a366-df6e926312f8Mon, 01 Apr 2024 00:15:00 -050002:55:28truefull1515Love Among the ChickensLove Among the ChickensRobyn and Scott discuss Love Among the Chickens, published in 1906 and having the first appearance of Stanley Featherstonehaugh Ukridge, possibly Wodehouse's longest-running character (by duration, not appearances). Things get heated over discussion of the character of Jeremy Garnet, and Robyn displays a previously unknown black belt in debating. She will also be hit by an egg in six weeks and won't understand why. Also, are chickens and ducks different?

]]>Robyn and Scott discuss Love Among the Chickens, published in 1906 and having the first appearance of Stanley Featherstonehaugh Ukridge, possibly Wodehouse's longest-running character (by duration, not appearances). Things get heated over discussion of the character of Jeremy Garnet, and Robyn displays a previously unknown black belt in debating. She will also be hit by an egg in six weeks and won't understand why. Also, are chickens and ducks different?

]]>4373849f-5a98-4ac8-a334-a29cfbe1c677Fri, 01 Mar 2024 00:15:00 -050002:40:01truefull1414The Little NuggetThe Little NuggetScott and Robyn read the 1913 novel The Little Nugget, one of the money Wodehouse novels that seems to concentrate inordinately on the kidnapping of an odious child. Robyn continues her woes about the string of books without the "lovable idiot" characters she loves so much. Wodehouse uses an American dialect that makes Americans, particularly those recording a podcast about this book, think his opinion of them was somewhat low. Wodehouse had either a hidden vicious side or a lack of knowledge about feeding chocolate to dogs. And Robyn hates children.

]]>Scott and Robyn read the 1913 novel The Little Nugget, one of the money Wodehouse novels that seems to concentrate inordinately on the kidnapping of an odious child. Robyn continues her woes about the string of books without the "lovable idiot" characters she loves so much. Wodehouse uses an American dialect that makes Americans, particularly those recording a podcast about this book, think his opinion of them was somewhat low. Wodehouse had either a hidden vicious side or a lack of knowledge about feeding chocolate to dogs. And Robyn hates children.

]]>d5dd2f2f-db9d-47e7-80e0-fac852d55101Thu, 01 Feb 2024 00:15:00 -050002:18:24truefull1313Leave It To PsmithLeave It To PsmithScott and Robyn discuss Leave It to Psmith, the second Blandings Castle novel AND the final Mike and Psmith (now with almost no Mike) novel--but Robyn and Scott still have Psmith, Journalist to read. This podcast continues Robyn's eternal hate of Psmith, as well as her confusing love of Freddie Threepwood. Now, let us throw some flower pots through the window, steal a necklace or two, and find some way to fire the efficient Baxter!

]]>Scott and Robyn discuss Leave It to Psmith, the second Blandings Castle novel AND the final Mike and Psmith (now with almost no Mike) novel--but Robyn and Scott still have Psmith, Journalist to read. This podcast continues Robyn's eternal hate of Psmith, as well as her confusing love of Freddie Threepwood. Now, let us throw some flower pots through the window, steal a necklace or two, and find some way to fire the efficient Baxter!

]]>512de6d2-0c69-44e0-b567-54cef2cfc8f4Mon, 01 Jan 2024 00:15:00 -050002:03:23truefull1212Frozen AssetsFrozen AssetsSet in Paris and London, this stand-alone novel published in the 1960s opens with one of Wodehouse's funniest scenes. We have love at first sight--well, second sight, after a bit of recognition--and a dog inserted into the plot for the sake of one corny joke, plus two male friends...who actually like each other? Is this a Wodehouse novel? Plus, a lawyer with stomach issues who ends up being the best character in the novel, according to one of us. Plus, Scott and Robyn go off on a tangent--again--discussing what it means to be a functioning alcoholic.

]]>Set in Paris and London, this stand-alone novel published in the 1960s opens with one of Wodehouse's funniest scenes. We have love at first sight--well, second sight, after a bit of recognition--and a dog inserted into the plot for the sake of one corny joke, plus two male friends...who actually like each other? Is this a Wodehouse novel? Plus, a lawyer with stomach issues who ends up being the best character in the novel, according to one of us. Plus, Scott and Robyn go off on a tangent--again--discussing what it means to be a functioning alcoholic.

]]>823c1e5b-e1ae-4a3a-9716-fc52dac18ab6Fri, 01 Dec 2023 00:15:00 -050002:14:18truefull1111Carry On, JeevesCarry On, JeevesWe discuss the third book of Jeeves and Wooster adventures, including a story of how they first met and the only story written from Jeeves's point of view. Some of the stories in this collection are the same as in the first collection (with slight modifications). Have our opinions changed? Sir PG Wodehouse is buried in New York. Why am I telling you this? You'll understand. Don't tell Robyn. That topic is just one of the ones we went off track on, as well as Robyn railing against climbing down water pipes, the demonic nature of young girls, and whether Bertie Wooster is a sadistic, if ineffective, criminal.

]]>We discuss the third book of Jeeves and Wooster adventures, including a story of how they first met and the only story written from Jeeves's point of view. Some of the stories in this collection are the same as in the first collection (with slight modifications). Have our opinions changed? Sir PG Wodehouse is buried in New York. Why am I telling you this? You'll understand. Don't tell Robyn. That topic is just one of the ones we went off track on, as well as Robyn railing against climbing down water pipes, the demonic nature of young girls, and whether Bertie Wooster is a sadistic, if ineffective, criminal.

]]>81340add-eb0f-43ed-bd03-c0f8bff861d9Wed, 01 Nov 2023 00:15:00 -050002:14:32truefull1010Psmith In the CItyPsmith In the CItyWe discuss Psmith in the City, the second in the Psmith series and with one of Robyn's "favorite" characters. Psmith and Mike have left school and are prepared to start university before circumstances send them to the world of banking. Psmith sets out to teach someone a lesson, and Mike just wants to play cricket and not be in awkward circumstances. Do we go off on tangents? You bet we do! Does Robyn curse more than she has in any other podcast? You're darn tootin'!

]]>We discuss Psmith in the City, the second in the Psmith series and with one of Robyn's "favorite" characters. Psmith and Mike have left school and are prepared to start university before circumstances send them to the world of banking. Psmith sets out to teach someone a lesson, and Mike just wants to play cricket and not be in awkward circumstances. Do we go off on tangents? You bet we do! Does Robyn curse more than she has in any other podcast? You're darn tootin'!

]]>952ad364-e07d-4ea7-bede-c1b8d8ef036cSun, 01 Oct 2023 00:15:00 -050002:38:12truefull99The PothuntersThe PothuntersScott and Robyn discuss The Pothunters, Wodehouse's first novel. It's a short book with a wide cast of characters. Who's the main character? We're not really sure. What's it about? It has something to do with burglary. And sports cups. Also, whatever Plunkett is doing. And there's a quarry. And an egg enthusiastic. Listen, we both read it, and neither of us is really sure. All we know is it's enough to make Scott go slightly bonkers over the course of the podcast.

There was an issue with the podcast, so that the last 5min, 45 seconds are silence. Our apology.

Scott's Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6XlA1wY7TgAnSc7GB3ezog

Robyn's Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@ahobbitsreadinglist

]]>Scott and Robyn discuss The Pothunters, Wodehouse's first novel. It's a short book with a wide cast of characters. Who's the main character? We're not really sure. What's it about? It has something to do with burglary. And sports cups. Also, whatever Plunkett is doing. And there's a quarry. And an egg enthusiastic. Listen, we both read it, and neither of us is really sure. All we know is it's enough to make Scott go slightly bonkers over the course of the podcast.

There was an issue with the podcast, so that the last 5min, 45 seconds are silence. Our apology.

Scott's Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6XlA1wY7TgAnSc7GB3ezog

Robyn's Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@ahobbitsreadinglist

]]>ef39ea5d-bc02-490d-8733-ccb807316872Fri, 01 Sep 2023 00:15:00 -050001:48:12truefull88Quick ServiceQuick ServiceThis is another one of Wodehouse's standalone novels. It had a large cast with a revolving door of plots, nearly all of which center around a painting. Scott and Robyn, as always, go off into odd tangents about how you pronounce the verb for valet, kissing, and monkeys, as well as many, many other topics.

]]>This is another one of Wodehouse's standalone novels. It had a large cast with a revolving door of plots, nearly all of which center around a painting. Scott and Robyn, as always, go off into odd tangents about how you pronounce the verb for valet, kissing, and monkeys, as well as many, many other topics.

]]>2ed012ba-c394-4cdb-9377-43329e1785aeMon, 14 Aug 2023 09:00:00 -050002:00:08truefull77The Inimitable JeevesThe Inimitable JeevesWe're back with another Jeeves and Wooster collection! The main theme in this one is that, while Bertie has a lot of terrible friends, the one in this one - Bingo - really takes the cake. Also, Jeeves continues to have strong opinions about Bertie's appearance, which heavily impacts the plot.

]]>We're back with another Jeeves and Wooster collection! The main theme in this one is that, while Bertie has a lot of terrible friends, the one in this one - Bingo - really takes the cake. Also, Jeeves continues to have strong opinions about Bertie's appearance, which heavily impacts the plot.

]]>8a1fe227-e36a-45bc-b782-90b92d7223a7Mon, 10 Jul 2023 14:30:00 -050002:15:25truefull66Mike and PsmithMike and PsmithThe follow up to Mike at Wrykyn is discussed. We are introduced to a new character at a new school, Psmith. Robyn cannot stand this character. There is less cricket in this book, but still enough to confuse Scott and Robyn. There is also, for some reason, a tangent about defending Dr. Watson from the Sherlock Holmes novels.

]]>The follow up to Mike at Wrykyn is discussed. We are introduced to a new character at a new school, Psmith. Robyn cannot stand this character. There is less cricket in this book, but still enough to confuse Scott and Robyn. There is also, for some reason, a tangent about defending Dr. Watson from the Sherlock Holmes novels.

]]>fec4efa0-0ea5-48ad-9f4f-894dd48c001eSun, 04 Jun 2023 09:00:00 -050002:29:44truefull55Mike at WrykynMike at WrykynMike at Wrykyn is one of Wodehouse's school novels and the first appearance of Mike Jackson. He is a totally average boy except for the fact that he is quite the Cricket player! Robyn and Scott would like to apologize profusely for not understanding the wonderful sport of Cricket. Please don't hate us for that and getting many, many things wrong.

]]>Mike at Wrykyn is one of Wodehouse's school novels and the first appearance of Mike Jackson. He is a totally average boy except for the fact that he is quite the Cricket player! Robyn and Scott would like to apologize profusely for not understanding the wonderful sport of Cricket. Please don't hate us for that and getting many, many things wrong.

]]>d9bae3fe-4605-42e0-9aac-41abf52519b5Sat, 22 Apr 2023 09:00:00 -050001:54:37truefull44Hot WaterHot WaterHot Water is one of PG's standalone novels. It features many, many people on converging at a Chateau to try to steal from one of the other guests. Hijinks ensue. In this episode, we apologize profusely to the French, get distracted by Snoop Dog and bears, and really want pie. We also, you know, talk about the novel.

]]>Hot Water is one of PG's standalone novels. It features many, many people on converging at a Chateau to try to steal from one of the other guests. Hijinks ensue. In this episode, we apologize profusely to the French, get distracted by Snoop Dog and bears, and really want pie. We also, you know, talk about the novel.

]]>c222e709-2b0f-4564-8d31-08f435f11ab4Sat, 18 Mar 2023 01:00:00 -050002:04:09truefull33My Man JeevesMy Man JeevesMy Man Jeeves is the first collection of short stories featuring Bertie Wooster and his valet, Jeeves. The collection has four short stories with them, and four short stories featuring Reggie Pepper, who was a sort of prototype for Wooster. All stories feature different friends, who we like and/or hate to varying degrees.

]]>My Man Jeeves is the first collection of short stories featuring Bertie Wooster and his valet, Jeeves. The collection has four short stories with them, and four short stories featuring Reggie Pepper, who was a sort of prototype for Wooster. All stories feature different friends, who we like and/or hate to varying degrees.

]]>9c09a4eb-a3c8-4c65-b8b6-27c85b4d478eSun, 19 Feb 2023 00:00:00 -050001:47:11truefull22Something FreshSomething FreshSomething Fresh, or Something New if you read the US version, is the first novel in the Blandings Castle Series, and we've decided to start here!

]]>Something Fresh, or Something New if you read the US version, is the first novel in the Blandings Castle Series, and we've decided to start here!

]]>4fa5d37b-8067-4740-8634-1603c4b93c97Sat, 21 Jan 2023 17:15:00 -050001:06:29truefull11