<![CDATA[Shelf Importance]]>a4bba4b5-771b-52c1-bcfc-1639001cd3c8Tue, 12 Sep 2023 19:25:40 +0000Captivate.fmShelf Importancehttps://artwork.captivate.fm/13dbb9c2-083c-46aa-babd-8538752696b0/DxqARoFgOuupN6tvPnjhnXu4.jpgShelf ImportanceShelf ImportanceShelf ImportanceShelf Importance is a comedy book club podcast that masterfully blends sensibility with vulgarity. Four friends meet every two weeks to discuss the current book they're reading as a group. We began meeting during the 2020 quarantine as a way to keep ourselves sane. Along the way, one of us found out they had a long-lost brother, so he joined as well so we could figure out if he secretly wanted to murder them. We've been streaming as a vidcast since early 2021. In addition to subscribing to the podcast, make sure to check out our live streams on Twitch and YouTube, where we also showcase other things that are important on our shelves, like video games. YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCq1KNZOsmWupUV5DsgwQqqg Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/shelfimportancehttps://shelf-importance.captivate.fmyesepisodicnopodcastSeason Zero: The Archives: "Between Two Fires" Part 1Season Zero: The Archives: "Between Two Fires" Part 1The first episode of Season Zero: The Archives begins with Part 1 of "Between Two Fires" by Christopher Buehlman. In this episode, we discuss the first quarter of the book. Warning: This episode contains unedited sniffles and cuss words.

]]>The first episode of Season Zero: The Archives begins with Part 1 of "Between Two Fires" by Christopher Buehlman. In this episode, we discuss the first quarter of the book. Warning: This episode contains unedited sniffles and cuss words.

]]>d54cf2ca-f85f-4bf5-a333-82f3c9016c6fTue, 12 Sep 2023 12:00:00 -040001:19:46yesfull2112112Shelf Importance"Hollow Kingdom" Part 2: The CAWking Dead"Hollow Kingdom" Part 2: The CAWking DeadSeason 2 continues with Part 2 of "Hollow Kingdom" by Kira Jane Buxton. In this episode, we discuss the 2nd half of the book, read 1-star reviews, give our ratings, and debate how birds f***. Warning: This episode contains hot dog condiments being used as illustrations for how bird nookie works.

]]>Season 2 continues with Part 2 of "Hollow Kingdom" by Kira Jane Buxton. In this episode, we discuss the 2nd half of the book, read 1-star reviews, give our ratings, and debate how birds f***. Warning: This episode contains hot dog condiments being used as illustrations for how bird nookie works.

]]>8899c0fe-483b-4a9c-adee-628b743fb197Wed, 28 Sep 2022 10:00:00 -040001:23:56yesfull2102102Shelf Importance"Hollow Kingdom" Part 1: Triscuits Are Disgusting"Hollow Kingdom" Part 1: Triscuits Are DisgustingWe're back with Season 2! This season kicks off with "Hollow Kingdom" by Kira Jane Buxton. In this episode, an old woman eats Triscuits and a crow thinks it's disgusting. Warning: This episode contains potty words.

]]>We're back with Season 2! This season kicks off with "Hollow Kingdom" by Kira Jane Buxton. In this episode, an old woman eats Triscuits and a crow thinks it's disgusting. Warning: This episode contains potty words.

]]>bb9943d7-5478-45c7-86cf-e16a98009cb4Wed, 14 Sep 2022 09:00:00 -040048:07yesfull29292Shelf Importance"Bewilderment" Part 2: The Threat of Van Günberg"Bewilderment" Part 2: The Threat of Van GünbergWe're continuing "Bewilderment" by Richard Powers. In this episode, we discuss the middle third of the book, in which "Flowers for Algernon" is still the roadmap. Warning: Cuss words and big words inside.

]]>We're continuing "Bewilderment" by Richard Powers. In this episode, we discuss the middle third of the book, in which "Flowers for Algernon" is still the roadmap. Warning: Cuss words and big words inside.

]]>d6cffecd-3bc9-49f6-a6d3-4aa377199339Mon, 07 Mar 2022 10:00:00 -040050:26yesfull18181Shelf Importance"Bewilderment" Part 1: Robins for Algernon"Bewilderment" Part 1: Robins for Algernon*UPDATE* There were a couple of moments of long silence near the end of the episode where I **ahem** forgot to add in the audio stinger. Those awkward moments of silence have been resolved in the newest upload.

We're starting "Bewilderment" by Richard Powers. In this episode, we discuss the first third of the book, in which "Flowers for Algernon" is foreshadowed to be the roadmap for this book. Warning: Cuss words and big words inside.

]]>*UPDATE* There were a couple of moments of long silence near the end of the episode where I **ahem** forgot to add in the audio stinger. Those awkward moments of silence have been resolved in the newest upload.

We're starting "Bewilderment" by Richard Powers. In this episode, we discuss the first third of the book, in which "Flowers for Algernon" is foreshadowed to be the roadmap for this book. Warning: Cuss words and big words inside.

]]>5ccbcff7-1fdb-4b7f-a903-3e1b8b77360fWed, 09 Feb 2022 12:00:00 -040001:25:59yesfull17171Shelf Importance2021 Epilogue2021 EpilogueWe wrap up 2021 with discussions about all of the "bests" and "worsts" from the books we read in 2021.

]]>We wrap up 2021 with discussions about all of the "bests" and "worsts" from the books we read in 2021.

]]>60c5af3d-2391-4b20-a4c2-5cfd939e8689Fri, 21 Jan 2022 16:00:00 -040001:41:24yesfull16161Shelf Importance"The Color of Magic" Part 2: Hung Like a Turtle"The Color of Magic" Part 2: Hung Like a TurtleWe're finishing Discworld Book One: "The Color of Magic" by Terry Pratchett. In this episode, we discuss the second half of the book, which leads to a "Science Time with Rich" segment about turtle dingles (featuring a special science guest). It's all still very vulgar and childish.

]]>We're finishing Discworld Book One: "The Color of Magic" by Terry Pratchett. In this episode, we discuss the second half of the book, which leads to a "Science Time with Rich" segment about turtle dingles (featuring a special science guest). It's all still very vulgar and childish.

]]>d24cb048-1586-4a08-b319-14db8d819da6Thu, 30 Dec 2021 09:30:00 -040002:42:48yesfull15151Shelf Importance"The Color of Magic" Part 1: Don't Say Eight"The Color of Magic" Part 1: Don't Say EightWe're starting Discworld Book One: "The Color of Magic" by Terry Pratchett. In this episode, we discuss the first half of the book, try not to say the number that is equal to 7+1, and slightly improve our audio performance and editing. Sensibility is pretty well a thing of the past.

]]>We're starting Discworld Book One: "The Color of Magic" by Terry Pratchett. In this episode, we discuss the first half of the book, try not to say the number that is equal to 7+1, and slightly improve our audio performance and editing. Sensibility is pretty well a thing of the past.

]]>268b2cef-171c-41cf-bd7e-1a4630d1f87fMon, 06 Dec 2021 17:00:00 -040004:16:19yesfull14141Shelf Importance"House of Leaves" Part 3: We're Finally Finished"House of Leaves" Part 3: We're Finally FinishedWe're finally finished reading "House of Leaves" by Mark Z Danielewski, but we're still talking about it. In this episode, we discuss the last section of the book, give our ratings, read 1-star reviews, and present our casting for if this were to be a film (a first for the podcast). Sensibility is mostly out the window.

]]>We're finally finished reading "House of Leaves" by Mark Z Danielewski, but we're still talking about it. In this episode, we discuss the last section of the book, give our ratings, read 1-star reviews, and present our casting for if this were to be a film (a first for the podcast). Sensibility is mostly out the window.

]]>6d55b94f-5e43-421b-b895-ea2832d84c18Mon, 22 Nov 2021 14:07:00 -040003:51:39yesfull13131Shelf Importance"House of Leaves" Part 2: Why Are We Still Reading This?"House of Leaves" Part 2: Why Are We Still Reading This?We're still reading "House of Leaves" by Mark Z Danielewski. In this episode, we eventually talk about the book, but on the way there, we have SCIENCE TIME WITH RICH, a special baking segment, discuss the birds and the bees, and so much more unrelated, unscripted nonsense. The vulgarity is still there, but we're really reaching for the "sensibility" part.

]]>We're still reading "House of Leaves" by Mark Z Danielewski. In this episode, we eventually talk about the book, but on the way there, we have SCIENCE TIME WITH RICH, a special baking segment, discuss the birds and the bees, and so much more unrelated, unscripted nonsense. The vulgarity is still there, but we're really reaching for the "sensibility" part.

]]>117e619f-1e2f-4baf-affe-291df9e4f33cMon, 01 Nov 2021 11:00:00 -040003:24:19yesfull12121Shelf Importance"House of Leaves" Part 1: WTF Are We Reading?"House of Leaves" Part 1: WTF Are We Reading?We're reading "House of Leaves" by Mark Z Danielewski. In this episode, things get weird, things get oppressively boring, Rich learns how to do laundry, and so much more nonsense! Regardless, we have a lot of fun and add a few hundred dollars to the swear jar.

]]>We're reading "House of Leaves" by Mark Z Danielewski. In this episode, things get weird, things get oppressively boring, Rich learns how to do laundry, and so much more nonsense! Regardless, we have a lot of fun and add a few hundred dollars to the swear jar.

]]>90fefd3e-bc59-47a3-8bca-aa532caed6d1Mon, 18 Oct 2021 17:00:00 -040003:17:04yesfull11111Shelf Importance