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The Lit Lounge
The Lit Lounge Podcast
A podcast for readers and book lovers, hosted by a bunch of English teacher friends and some of their students and colleagues!
Episodes
41
The Lit Lounge · Nov 20, 2024
Beautiful Description, Crows and Airports.
In this episode, Ayah in year 9 is in the hotspot and enthuses about her top picks to read! Despite being a slow reader, she savours the words she comes across and discusses how …
31:42The Lit Lounge · Jun 2, 2024
Rolling Pins, Pocketbooks and Immortality.
In this episode, we discuss our recent reads with the soothing background noise of sea gulls and trade labourers banging about to contend with. Laura enthuses about the prolific Stephen King, Beth chats about …
37:41The Lit Lounge · Feb 13, 2024
Death Dates, Bread Boy and Hollywood Glamour.
In this episode, we discuss our favourite fictional couples: tragic loving-too-late in They Both Die at the End, Coriolanus Snow & Lucy Grey's dark and complex relationship in The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes …
49:12The Lit Lounge · Jan 2, 2024
Winter Weekend, Reading Fatigue and Crawling Out of Your Mum's Head!
In this episode, the OGs (Laura, Beth and Rose) reminisce over their recent trip to Hay Festival's Winter Weekend 2023 together and catch up on their latest reads outside their local independent coffee shop! …
44:27The Lit Lounge · Dec 31, 2023
Spine-Tingling Books, Witch Hunts and Five Nights at Freddy's.
In this episode, Sorcha and Rose talk about books that have given them the creeps and Harry talks about what makes him love the FNAF franchise. See our books on social media! TikTok: @thelitloungepodcast …
22:50The Lit Lounge · Dec 30, 2023
Stretch Goals, Binge Reading and Manic Dream Pixie Girls.
In this episode, Sorcha and Rose update their progress towards their yearly reading goals and Ashmi joins us to debate the merits of John Green's female protagonists. See our books on social media! TikTok: …
23:17The Lit Lounge · Dec 29, 2023
PODCAST SPECIAL: Open Evening 2023
In this episode, we host a collection of guests who attended the St Cyres Open Evening. Please excuse the background rock and roll from the music department next door to our school library (and …
14:04The Lit Lounge · Aug 11, 2023
Updated Gothic, Historical Fiction and Knowing What You Eat
Join us for our last (and belated) episode of this season's The Lit Lounge, where we are joined once more by Sorcha to discuss the ethics of eating meat in the Ethical Carnivore, how …
34:46The Lit Lounge · Jun 26, 2023
Nightmare-inducing Reads, Palate Cleansers and the Tip of the Iceberg
This week we were fortunate to be joined by one of our (now former) Year 11 students, Megan, who discussed important and sometimes bleak novels that made an impact. We are particularly excited as …
31:50The Lit Lounge · Jun 19, 2023
Hay Fest, That Guy from Doctor Who and a Million Ways to Use an Oyster Shell
Join us again as we discuss our most recent trip to Hay Festival! This week Grace joins us to tell us about her first experience of glamping at the festival of the year, and …
31:19The Lit Lounge · Jun 12, 2023
Favourite Reads, Free Chips and BookTok Hype
A long one coming at you today! In this episode, we had the honour of sitting down and chatting with Izzy, one of our Year 8 bookworms as she discussed her past, present and …
49:38The Lit Lounge · Jun 5, 2023
Classroom Raves, Flat Cities and Seth Rogen's Laugh
We're back! After a long hiatus, Sorcha joins us once more to discuss her latest Irish literature picks. Alongside this, Rose and Laura delve into the world of comedic memoirs for our Comic Relief …
29:14The Lit Lounge · Mar 31, 2023
Space, Spies and Sci-fi.
In this episode, Stu takes the guest spot to discuss his enjoyment of fantasy fiction and narrative detail and what makes a worthy spy thriller! Is it just watches that turn into hovercrafts?
34:43The Lit Lounge · Jan 15, 2023
Reading Harder, Chipping Your Teeth and Browsing in Bookshops.
In this episode, Sorcha and Grace make a warmly welcomed return to discuss reading resolutions for 2023. Sorcha is optimistic with her book reading target, while Grace opts for the more easily achievable goal …
26:27The Lit Lounge · Dec 12, 2022
'Unladylike' Ladies, Peeping in Windows and Conmen.
In this episode, Laura and Rose welcome the ever-eloquent sixth-former Eleanor to discuss her favourite boarding school detective series and the trouble being a reading addict has got her into! They are also joined …
37:40The Lit Lounge · Nov 20, 2022
Dancing Grim Reaper, French Romance and a Whole Carrot.
In this episode, in respect of Remembrance Week the OGs are back together for a conversation about the power of literature to capture some of the most horrific and haunting conflicts and harm that …
32:35The Lit Lounge · Nov 10, 2022
Necromancy, Apocalypse Plans and Art in the Attic.
In this episode, Rose and Laura welcome Alex and Sorcha to discuss the horror books that give them the biggest thrills. If you're having withdrawal from Halloween, why not listen to our spooky recommendations? …
39:55The Lit Lounge · Nov 6, 2022
PODCAST SPECIAL: Open Evening 2022
In this episode, we mix it up and do something a little different with a montage of lots of guests from October's open evening sharing their favourite reads. Thanks to everyone who got involved! …
16:12The Lit Lounge · Oct 27, 2022
White privilege, Personal Growth and Tom Cruise.
In this episode, Laura and Rose delve into the importance of diversifying your reading and how cathartic it can be to cry into your audiobooks! See our books on social media! TikTok: @thelitloungepodcast Instagram: …
33:53The Lit Lounge · Oct 4, 2022
The Mexican Cartel, Mum Mascots and Transformative Experiences.
In this episode, we start with a darker tone when discussing the plight of refugees, historic racism and grief. Don't worry though, it's not all doom & gloom with some mum jokes woven in …
29:58The Lit Lounge · Oct 2, 2022
George, Charlie and Matilda
Croeso Nôl! In this episode, to kick off season two, we try out a new style of 3-way debate! Listen to us defend our favourite Roald Dahl protagonists in honour of Roald Dahl Day. …
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The Lit Lounge · Sep 15, 2022
FPF: Sabriel by Garth Nix
Our first episode and book sample! Let us know what books and genres you want to see fetaured! See our books on social media! TikTok: @thelitloungepodcast Instagram: @thelitloungepodcast Twitter: @thelitloungepod Facebook: @thelitloungepodcast Music by …
8:19The Lit Lounge · Sep 1, 2022
Vampires, Genetic Modification and Killing Grandma
In this episode, we wrap up the end of series one and discuss our top Summer holiday reads whilst catching a tan in the sunshine! See our books on social media! TikTok: @thelitloungepodcast Instagram: …
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The Lit Lounge · Jul 5, 2022
Representation, Heroic Rulers and Historical Queerness.
In this episode, we explore how queer representation has cropped up in literature throughout the ages and the dilemmas and freedoms that social expectations of different ages have placed upon those characters. We also …
35:27The Lit Lounge · Jun 16, 2022
Greek Gods, Deck Chairs and Festivals.
In this episode, we discuss our recent attendance at book events. We revel in the fun of glamping and meeting published authors! Guest star Jennifer Saint, author of the acclaimed retelling of Ariadne, also …
42:36The Lit Lounge · May 26, 2022
Big Questions, Pet Sheep and Monsters.
In this episode, we muse on the big, philosophical questions in life: What is it to be human? How do we change unjust systems? ... and are sheep loveable or scary?! 🐑 As always, …
34:24The Lit Lounge · May 19, 2022
One Giant Shoulder, Flying Parasols and Solar Power.
In this episode, we welcome Rachel back to talk about our sunshine reads and why they make us feel warm and glowy inside! See our books on social media! TikTok: @thelitloungepodcast Instagram: @thelitloungepodcast Twitter: …
29:52The Lit Lounge · May 8, 2022
Facts Of Life, Reading Challenge Resolution and Heavy Breathing Plants
In this episode, some of our reading challenge champions take the floor to dish the deets about their chosen books, and Laura and Rose share their reading recommendations that touch upon the down and …
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The Lit Lounge · Apr 28, 2022
Big Pants, Wolf Dogs and Dionysus
In this episode, we talk about our favourite interesting couples and relationships in our recent reads. We also chat about the importance of being true to your literary self, and debate if Johnny Depp …
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The Lit Lounge · Apr 9, 2022
Secret Bunkers, Intergalactic Hitchhikers and Goosebumps
IN this episode, we welcome some fantastic students who share their writing exploits and favourite reads. We also share some of our favourite series and chat about our next exciting giveaway! UKRAINE APPEALS Government …
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