Podcasts
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“Opening Theory”
This week, Joey, Colin, and Jennifer discuss “Opening Theory” by Sally Rooney, published in the July 15th, 2024 issue of The New Yorker. The story revolves around Ivan, a socially awkward chess prodigy, and Margaret, a staff member at a chess club event. Their connection forms during a brief encounter that is both intimate…
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“Kaho”
This week, Jennifer, Colin, and Joey discuss Kaho by Haruki Murakami, published in the July 8th and 15th, 2024, double issue of The New Yorker. The story follows Kaho, a children’s book illustrator, whose life takes a strange turn after a man on a blind date bluntly calls her ugly. Instead of leaving, she…
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“Vincent’s Party”
This week, Colin, Jennifer, and Joey discuss Vincent’s Party by Tessa Hadley, published in the June 23rd, 2024, issue of The New Yorker. The story follows Evelyn, a naive young woman, as she and her sister Moira attend Vincent’s eclectic party, where class dynamics, social interactions, and gender roles are subtly explored against a…
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“Beyond Imagining”
This week, Colin, Jennifer, and Joey discuss “Beyond Imagining” by Lore Segal, featured in the June 10th, 2024 issue of The New Yorker. The story centers around a group of elderly women—Ruth, Farah, Ilka, and Bessie—who have been friends for over 50 years. Together, they grapple with themes of aging, memory, loss, and the…
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“Chicago on the Seine”
This week, Colin, Jennifer, and Joey discuss “Chicago on the Seine” by Camille Bordas from the June 9th, 2024, issue of The New Yorker. This story explores the intersection of memory, grief, and cultural displacement, centering around Mr. White, an expatriate living in Paris, as he navigates the disjointed connections between his past life…
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“Woman Frog Devil”
This week, Joey, Colin, and Jennifer discuss: “Woman, Frog, and Devil,” by Olga Tokarczuk, which is featured in the June 3rd issue of The New Yorker. This story offers a complex exploration of family dynamics, gender roles, and transformation, all set against a backdrop that feels both historical and timeless. The narrative dives into…
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“The Buggy”
In this week’s episode of the Lit Fiction Podcast, Joey, Colin, and Jennifer discuss The Buggy by Roddy Doyle, published in the June 24, 2024 issue of The New Yorker. The story revolves around an aging man who stumbles upon an abandoned buggy near the sea, leading to a deep introspection about his role…
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“Thataway”
This week, Joey, Colin, and Jennifer discuss: “Thataway,” by Thomas O’Bane, from The New Yorker. The story is a nuanced exploration of family dynamics, personal aspirations, and unresolved emotional struggles, revolving around the members of a dysfunctional family. The narrative particularly focuses on Cooper, a wannabe cowboy turned furniture baron, and his complex relationships…
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“We’re Not So Different, You and I”
This week, Joey and Jennifer discuss: “We’re Not So Different, You and I,” by Simon Rich, from The New Yorker. The story explores the humorous and touching dynamics of friendship, toxic masculinity, and the struggle for connection, all within the framework of superhero and supervillain tropes. At the center of the story is Death…