<![CDATA[The Brothers F Bookcast]]>Mon, 16 Jan 2023 14:52:01 +0000Captivate.fmThe Brothers Fhttps://artwork.captivate.fm/2560cf47-b5e4-4bdc-87b3-72f462fa9c69/uf12th3zccswbap8hnlqosdo.jpgThe Brothers F BookcastThe Brothers FThe Brothers FFive brothers, come together to talk literature, life, and whatever else might be on their minds.https://thebrothersf.comnoepisodicThe Brothers RamblingThe Brothers RamblingThe brothers talk Nassim Nicholas Taleb and why they have difficulty "hate" reading

]]>The brothers talk Nassim Nicholas Taleb and why they have difficulty "hate" reading

]]>22a31359-aeef-410e-8b32-f5f3838f9d74Fri, 04 Jun 2021 06:00:00 -050058:16nofull33The Brothers FMrs. DallowayMrs. DallowayIn a great episode, Juan Carlos and his friends discuss the troubles of reading as an adult, Virginia Woolf, and of course the classic Mrs. Dalloway.

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]]>In a great episode, Juan Carlos and his friends discuss the troubles of reading as an adult, Virginia Woolf, and of course the classic Mrs. Dalloway.

The Brothers F social media:

Instagram @thebrothersf

twitter @Brothers F Pod

Facebook The Brothers F BookCast

We love our listeners and we hope you guys love us! If you do, subscribe wherever you are listening to this podcast. Send us any episode ideas, comments, or feedback to brothersfpod@gmail.com.

]]>92dc6dc8-6b71-46d4-9cf3-815ba178e69bFri, 28 May 2021 06:00:00 -050001:03:41nofull32The Brothers FMaster & ManMaster & ManThe Brothers return from a hiatus after a family wedding to discuss one of Tolstoy's greatest: Master & Man.

]]>The Brothers return from a hiatus after a family wedding to discuss one of Tolstoy's greatest: Master & Man.

]]>7264be53-f796-49ec-a76a-f7dca4ded442Sat, 22 May 2021 06:00:00 -050056:51nofull31The Brothers FSell us on a bookSell us on a bookWherein the bros share interesting reads they've come across recently and try to convince each other why the books are worth it

]]>Wherein the bros share interesting reads they've come across recently and try to convince each other why the books are worth it

]]>fd21c15c-266e-43b1-bfe2-97030b6aac4dTue, 11 May 2021 06:00:00 -050047:46nofull30The Brothers FOne Flew Over The Cuckoo's NestOne Flew Over The Cuckoo's NestThe brothers discuss one of the most scintillating novels published in the last 100 years.

]]>The brothers discuss one of the most scintillating novels published in the last 100 years.

]]>b890957b-a332-4664-9ca8-2bb1ff917ea1Fri, 07 May 2021 06:00:00 -050001:00:24nofull29The Brothers FIdle Fantasy by AndresIdle Fantasy by AndresAndres reads out a short story he wrote about a kid who discovers something he doesn't really understand; the brothers discuss and critique.

]]>Andres reads out a short story he wrote about a kid who discovers something he doesn't really understand; the brothers discuss and critique.

]]>85b49c30-d16c-4983-87bd-830d6bf6ae6aMon, 03 May 2021 06:00:00 -050047:50yesfull28The Brothers FJ.R.R. TolkienJ.R.R. TolkienWant to learn more about the author who is mentioned oh so often??? Well, this is the place to do it. Make sure to listen to this week's episode because it is the best combination of serious and HILARIOUS!!!!

]]>Want to learn more about the author who is mentioned oh so often??? Well, this is the place to do it. Make sure to listen to this week's episode because it is the best combination of serious and HILARIOUS!!!!

]]>97287d1a-2ba6-47bb-b361-ca72ab7a9964Tue, 27 Apr 2021 06:00:00 -050032:37nofull27The Brothers FFor Esme with Love & Squalor by J.D. SalingerFor Esme with Love & Squalor by J.D. SalingerThe brothers had a great discussion about J.D. Salinger's "For Esme with Love and Squalor" a story about war trauma and the healing power of narrative.

]]>The brothers had a great discussion about J.D. Salinger's "For Esme with Love and Squalor" a story about war trauma and the healing power of narrative.

]]>d8e87dd8-9413-4b97-9ca0-42fc36bed115Fri, 23 Apr 2021 06:00:00 -050028:31nofull26The Brothers FRich BoyRich BoyDiego & Andres talk F. Scott Fitzgerald's Rich Boy.

]]>Diego & Andres talk F. Scott Fitzgerald's Rich Boy.

]]>b16b6cd6-c443-4342-be8e-01779224568dTue, 20 Apr 2021 06:00:00 -050035:40nofull25The Brothers FIn the Cart by Anton ChekhovIn the Cart by Anton ChekhovThe brothers discuss In the Cart and why it's so important to secure the bag

]]>The brothers discuss In the Cart and why it's so important to secure the bag

]]>e33b8354-756f-45e4-9d40-e613cc8c6fdeFri, 16 Apr 2021 06:00:00 -050042:33nofull24The Brothers FMagic by GK ChestertonMagic by GK Chesterton"I shall deliberately destroy your credit as an essayist, as a journalist, as a critic, as a Liberal, as everything that offers your laziness as a refuge, until starvation and shame drive you to serious dramatic parturition. I shall repeat my public challenge to you; vaunt my superiority; insult your corpulence; torture Belloc; if necessary, call on you and steal your wife’s affections by intellectual and athletic displays, until you contribute something to British drama."

--George Bernard Shaw to GK Chesterton in a March 1908 letter. The brothers also think about doing a hate read episode on Evelyn Waugh's The Loved One.

]]>"I shall deliberately destroy your credit as an essayist, as a journalist, as a critic, as a Liberal, as everything that offers your laziness as a refuge, until starvation and shame drive you to serious dramatic parturition. I shall repeat my public challenge to you; vaunt my superiority; insult your corpulence; torture Belloc; if necessary, call on you and steal your wife’s affections by intellectual and athletic displays, until you contribute something to British drama."

--George Bernard Shaw to GK Chesterton in a March 1908 letter. The brothers also think about doing a hate read episode on Evelyn Waugh's The Loved One.

]]>e660ab81-de52-4b0b-a888-5a8ec254d70aTue, 13 Apr 2021 06:00:00 -050054:07nofull23"I shall deliberately destroy your credit as an essayist, as a journalist, as a critic, as a Liberal, as everything that offers your laziness as a refuge, until starvation and shame drive you to serious dramatic parturition. I shall repeat my public challenge to you; vaunt my superiority; insult your corpulence; torture Belloc; if necessary, call on you and steal your wife’s affections by intellectual and athletic displays, until you contribute something to British drama." --George Bernard Shaw to GK Chesterton in a March 1908 letter.The Brothers FOn Writing by Stephen KingOn Writing by Stephen KingThe brothers discuss Stephen King's craft book cum memoir: On Writing.

]]>The brothers discuss Stephen King's craft book cum memoir: On Writing.

]]>64cc5df2-7244-4b47-aaa1-67a39269ba7fFri, 09 Apr 2021 10:30:00 -050049:58nofull22The Brothers FAll Summer in a DayAll Summer in a DayThe brothers discuss All Summer in a Day by Ray Bradbury

]]>The brothers discuss All Summer in a Day by Ray Bradbury

]]>b3d33f31-9ad7-4817-bc14-fe8d2cb30734Tue, 06 Apr 2021 06:00:00 -050046:02nofull21The Brothers FRecitatif by Toni MorrisonRecitatif by Toni Morrison"Recitatif" is Toni Morrison's first published short story. The brothers discuss the story's racial ambiguities and showcase their musical chops.

]]>"Recitatif" is Toni Morrison's first published short story. The brothers discuss the story's racial ambiguities and showcase their musical chops.

]]>08105022-dd54-4efb-b7a5-d2785cce1904Fri, 02 Apr 2021 06:00:00 -050049:00nofull20The Brothers FFooled by RandomnessFooled by RandomnessThe brothers discuss Nassim Nicholas Taleb's book Fooled by Randomness, a work of non-fiction that explains how to think probabilistically about people's life outcomes including your own, why Warren Buffet's hagiographers are kind of lame, and how the three worst addictions are heroin, carbs, and a steady paycheck.

]]>The brothers discuss Nassim Nicholas Taleb's book Fooled by Randomness, a work of non-fiction that explains how to think probabilistically about people's life outcomes including your own, why Warren Buffet's hagiographers are kind of lame, and how the three worst addictions are heroin, carbs, and a steady paycheck.

]]>32e7071b-67ee-478e-a119-8255a21adbc3Tue, 30 Mar 2021 06:00:00 -050054:38nofull19The Brothers FThe Lottery by Shirley JacksonThe Lottery by Shirley JacksonThe brothers discuss the classic 1946 story. It's eerie, and stays with you.

And 2 years after the fact, Andrew spoils Avengers: Endgame!

]]>The brothers discuss the classic 1946 story. It's eerie, and stays with you.

And 2 years after the fact, Andrew spoils Avengers: Endgame!

]]>ebe64143-085a-4b50-bee4-70b957ab9fbeThu, 25 Mar 2021 06:00:00 -050044:59nofull18The Brothers FDeserted Cities/You're Killing Me, SusanaDeserted Cities/You're Killing Me, SusanaDeserted Cities/You're Killing Me,Susana is the story of a writer fleeing her home and marriage in Mexico to attend an international writer's workshop in the United States, leaving her husband Eligio behind and completely unaware of her whereabouts. Eligio catches up with his wife and tries to save his marriage in the fictional town of Arcadia, Iowa. Hilarity ensues.

]]>Deserted Cities/You're Killing Me,Susana is the story of a writer fleeing her home and marriage in Mexico to attend an international writer's workshop in the United States, leaving her husband Eligio behind and completely unaware of her whereabouts. Eligio catches up with his wife and tries to save his marriage in the fictional town of Arcadia, Iowa. Hilarity ensues.

]]>ec535733-3d4d-4a2d-b8dd-533c19fdfca3Tue, 23 Mar 2021 06:00:00 -050043:36nofull17The Brothers FBernice Bobs Her Hair by F. Scott FitzgeraldBernice Bobs Her Hair by F. Scott FitzgeraldThe brothers discuss one of F. Scott Fitzgerald's early short stories and compare it to Mean Girls.

]]>The brothers discuss one of F. Scott Fitzgerald's early short stories and compare it to Mean Girls.

]]>7427cf8e-8259-4dac-9ce9-cc872ae4a1d1Thu, 18 Mar 2021 06:00:00 -050042:38nofull16The Brothers FThe Tell-Tale Heart by Edgar Allan PoeThe Tell-Tale Heart by Edgar Allan PoeThe brothers discuss Poe's classic short story.

]]>The brothers discuss Poe's classic short story.

]]>ab3d581e-207c-4ece-b1f8-681915a3888eTue, 16 Mar 2021 06:00:00 -050026:39nofull15The Brothers FGood Old Neon by David Foster WallaceGood Old Neon by David Foster WallaceThe brothers discuss David Foster Wallace's modern retelling of the Death of Ivan Ilyich, Good Old Neon.

]]>The brothers discuss David Foster Wallace's modern retelling of the Death of Ivan Ilyich, Good Old Neon.

]]>c3637578-192d-4c28-a35d-dbf6e078950dThu, 11 Mar 2021 06:00:00 -050046:00nofull14The Brothers FA Wrinkle in Time by Madeleine L'EngleA Wrinkle in Time by Madeleine L'EngleLucas and Matt join the pod to share some of their wisdom on children's literature: why it works, why it's fun, and what we'd like to read to our kids.

We also discuss some of our adventures with local mechanics.

]]>Lucas and Matt join the pod to share some of their wisdom on children's literature: why it works, why it's fun, and what we'd like to read to our kids.

We also discuss some of our adventures with local mechanics.

]]>8de09804-52ec-45e1-b378-77b1c00b37d3Tue, 09 Mar 2021 06:00:00 -050045:45nofull13The Brothers FThe Overcoat by GogolThe Overcoat by GogolThe Brothers discuss The Overcoat by Nikolai Gogol. Writing in 1941, Vladimir Nabokov called it "The greatest Russian short story ever written".

The Brothers also debate candidates for a hate-read, including anything by Ayn Rand, and the Fault in our Stars by John Green.

]]>The Brothers discuss The Overcoat by Nikolai Gogol. Writing in 1941, Vladimir Nabokov called it "The greatest Russian short story ever written".

The Brothers also debate candidates for a hate-read, including anything by Ayn Rand, and the Fault in our Stars by John Green.

]]>1c59ea96-f84c-4b3b-8e38-eeed2a4d8e90Thu, 04 Mar 2021 06:00:00 -050050:27nofull12The Brothers FThe Death of Ivan Ilyich by Leo TolstoyThe Death of Ivan Ilyich by Leo TolstoyThe brothers discuss The Death of Ivan Ilyich. Widely considered to be one of the finest novellas ever written, The Death of Ivan Ilyich tells the story of a high-court judge in 19th-century Russia and his sufferings and death from a terminal illness.

]]>The brothers discuss The Death of Ivan Ilyich. Widely considered to be one of the finest novellas ever written, The Death of Ivan Ilyich tells the story of a high-court judge in 19th-century Russia and his sufferings and death from a terminal illness.

]]>3c2467d5-758c-48c1-a9a1-38f436ba2a86Tue, 02 Mar 2021 06:00:00 -050042:52nofull11The Brothers FDickens & David Copperfield w/ Rob SmithDickens & David Copperfield w/ Rob SmithRob Smith comes on the pod to talk Charles Dickens classic work, David Copperfield.

]]>Rob Smith comes on the pod to talk Charles Dickens classic work, David Copperfield.

]]>e727a273-c628-4183-a04d-f32f3714ef86Thu, 25 Feb 2021 06:00:00 -050001:07:22yesfull10The Brothers FA Man for All SeasonsA Man for All SeasonsA Man for All Seasons is the true story of Sir Thomas More, Chancellor to King Henry VIII who was executed in 1535 for his refusal to sign the Supremacy Act. Bolt's play was adapted for the screen by Fred Zinnemann in 1966. The film, featuring Paul Scofield as Thomas More, won 6 Academy Awards, including Best Picture, Best Director, and Best Actor (Scofield).

It's a thrilling tale of conscience, politics, friendship, faith, and love. Make sure to listen to the episode, and then watch the movie!

]]>A Man for All Seasons is the true story of Sir Thomas More, Chancellor to King Henry VIII who was executed in 1535 for his refusal to sign the Supremacy Act. Bolt's play was adapted for the screen by Fred Zinnemann in 1966. The film, featuring Paul Scofield as Thomas More, won 6 Academy Awards, including Best Picture, Best Director, and Best Actor (Scofield).

It's a thrilling tale of conscience, politics, friendship, faith, and love. Make sure to listen to the episode, and then watch the movie!

]]>aa47637d-05bf-441b-8d0d-138720a1ff80Tue, 23 Feb 2021 06:00:00 -050035:37nofull9A Man for All Seasons is the true story of Sir Thomas More, Chancellor to King Henry VIII who was executed in 1535 for his refusal to sign the Supremacy Act. Bolt's play was adapted for the screen by Fred Zinnemann in 1966. The film, featuring Paul Scofield as Thomas More, won 6 Academy Awards, including Best Picture, Best Director, and Best Actor (Scofield). It's a thrilling tale of conscience, politics, friendship, faith, and love. Make sure to listen to the episode, and then watch the movie!The Brothers FTenth of December by George SaundersTenth of December by George SaundersThe brothers discuss a story about suicide, cancer, and freezing to death in the woods. Somehow George Saunders makes it beautiful. The brothers also discuss turning the pod into the literary version of NPR's Car Talk.  

You can find the story in the New Yorker at this link: https://www.newyorker.com/magazine/2011/10/31/tenth-of-december

]]>The brothers discuss a story about suicide, cancer, and freezing to death in the woods. Somehow George Saunders makes it beautiful. The brothers also discuss turning the pod into the literary version of NPR's Car Talk.  

You can find the story in the New Yorker at this link: https://www.newyorker.com/magazine/2011/10/31/tenth-of-december

]]>5a485cb0-a80c-495b-bc02-8710f5d26e0eThu, 18 Feb 2021 06:00:00 -050042:16nofull8The Brothers FDeath and the Compass by Jorge Luis BorgesDeath and the Compass by Jorge Luis BorgesIt's a trap!

Story in Spanish:

https://www.literatura.us/borges/lamuerte.html

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qi1yfJ99eis

Story in English:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eLGlcZaUe_Q

]]>It's a trap!

Story in Spanish:

https://www.literatura.us/borges/lamuerte.html

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qi1yfJ99eis

Story in English:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eLGlcZaUe_Q

]]>de82d04a-7b01-4336-9734-5b3222401a3fTue, 16 Feb 2021 06:00:00 -050041:17nofull7The Brothers FCalvin and HobbesCalvin and HobbesFive brothers come together to talk literature, life, and whatever else might be on their minds.

]]>Five brothers come together to talk literature, life, and whatever else might be on their minds.

]]>fc490fef-7693-4863-b7f5-9a32ecf6351cThu, 11 Feb 2021 06:00:00 -050040:06nofull6The Brothers FDorothy Sayers & Making Art with John FolleyDorothy Sayers & Making Art with John FolleyThe brilliant and talented John Folley comes on the pod to talk Dorothy Sayers' anti-Pygmalion (google it) short story, The Abominable History of the Man with the Copper Fingers. You can check out John Folley and his amazing work at johnfolley.com. You can purchase Mr. Meehan's Mildly Amusing Mythical Mammals and other books that John has illustrated here.

]]>The brilliant and talented John Folley comes on the pod to talk Dorothy Sayers' anti-Pygmalion (google it) short story, The Abominable History of the Man with the Copper Fingers. You can check out John Folley and his amazing work at johnfolley.com. You can purchase Mr. Meehan's Mildly Amusing Mythical Mammals and other books that John has illustrated here.

]]>6d307e0d-b390-4ad8-8db8-c5b95f5078daTue, 09 Feb 2021 06:00:00 -050030:46nofull5The Brothers FThe Writing of the God by Jorge Luis BorgesThe Writing of the God by Jorge Luis BorgesWhat if you developed god-like powers but were too lazy to use them...

Story in English

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GEdRJsnOKnY

Story in Spanish

https://www.literatura.us/borges/escritura.html

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UWqEfj-hlAg

]]>What if you developed god-like powers but were too lazy to use them...

Story in English

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GEdRJsnOKnY

Story in Spanish

https://www.literatura.us/borges/escritura.html

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UWqEfj-hlAg

]]>e4242efd-b2bb-4ce3-bfde-feb992659593Thu, 04 Feb 2021 06:00:00 -050035:13nofull4The Brothers FHarry PotterHarry PotterFive brothers come together to talk literature, life, and whatever else might be on their minds.

]]>Five brothers come together to talk literature, life, and whatever else might be on their minds.

]]>2b8ad80e-7d31-475e-b2ee-f47790658771Tue, 02 Feb 2021 06:00:00 -050054:47nofull3The Brothers FA Good Man Is Hard to FindA Good Man Is Hard to FindFive brothers come together to talk literature, life, and whatever else might be on their minds.

]]>Five brothers come together to talk literature, life, and whatever else might be on their minds.

]]>4527b3dd-54a2-4c9f-b775-b38a890eb541Tue, 02 Feb 2021 06:00:00 -050048:04nofull2The Brothers FThe Brothers F IntroductionThe Brothers F IntroductionFive brothers come together to talk literature, life, and whatever else might be on their minds.

]]>Five brothers come together to talk literature, life, and whatever else might be on their minds.

]]>ce4e367c-10d2-4eec-ab92-b51c6983c8cfMon, 01 Feb 2021 03:00:00 -050017:32nofull1The Brothers F