Lit Think Podcast

In the last episode of season two, Alicia and Sarah discuss the power of writing and words through their analysis of the new motion picture adaptation of the 2018 musical Cyrano. They discuss the different versions of the classic tale throughout literary history, the prevalence of love triangles in stories, and the destructive power of pride. At the end of the discussion, they talk about the things they've been reading, watching, and analyzing outside of the classroom.

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Music by Craig Harmann

Cover art by Matt Holman

Alicia and Sarah discuss their personal history with the mystery genre and the world of podcasting as they analyze Hulu's original series, Only Murders in the Building. They discuss the mystery genre, the role of podcasting and true crime, and the complex layers that get peeled away in a good mystery tale. At the end of the discussion, they talk about the things they've been reading, watching, and analyzing outside of the classroom.

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Music by Craig Harmann

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Alicia and Sarah discuss the greater world of humanity and their close ties to Indiana in their discussion of John Green's podcast and book of essays, The Anthropocene Reviewed. They discuss the varied nature of the essays Green selected for his book, the importance and value of doing thorough research, and highlight their own likes and dislikes about Indiana and Indianapolis. At the end of the discussion, they talk about the things they've been reading, watching, and analyzing outside of the classroom. 

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Music by Craig Harmann 

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Alicia and Sarah go into full Disney mode with their discussion of all things Encanto. They reminisce about the Disney films that made them think, their roles in their families, and the universal themes of Disney's latest animated film. At the end of the discussion, they talk about the things they've been reading, watching, and analyzing outside of the classroom.

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Music by Craig Harmann

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Alicia and Sarah return to their love of musical theatre with a full analysis of the Netflix adaptation of Jonathan Larson's Tick Tick Boom. They reminisce about their own struggles turning 30, review the power of nostalgia for RENT fans, and analyze themes of success, fear of failure, and the need to make one's mark on the world. At the end of the discussion, they talk about the things they've been reading, watching, and analyzing outside of the classroom.

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Music by Craig Harmann

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Alicia and Sarah return to their love of all things Marvel with a complete analysis of Spiderman: No Way Home. After a heated discussion over who played the best Spiderman, they discuss the hero's journey, coming of age, redemption, grief, sacrifice, and the fascinating possibilities with the introduction of the multi-verse. At the end of the discussion, they talk about the things they've been reading, watching, and analyzing outside of the classroom.

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Music by Craig Harmann

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In their first episode of the new year, Alicia and Sarah return to their love of musicals with a complete analysis of the new film version of West Side Story. They discuss star-crossed lovers, racism, the social justice system, and the power of language, all wrapped up in the classic lyrics of the late Stephen Sondheim. At the end of the discussion, they talk about the things they've been reading, watching, and analyzing outside of the classroom.

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Music by Craig Harmann

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In this special holiday episode, Alicia and Sarah return to their love of the Muppets and classic literature in their discussion of A Muppet Christmas Carol. In a nostalgic conversation about watching the movie as children and now as adults, they look at the enduring nature of the classic tale and the surprisingly accurate and effective version presented by the Muppets. At the end of the discussion, they talk about the things they've been reading, watching, and analyzing outside of the classroom.

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Music by Craig Harmann

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Alicia and Sarah return to their love of all things Marvel with their analysis of the movie Black Widow. They look at the history of women in the war narrative, the importance of family-like relationships, and the growing role of women in the comic book world. At the end of the discussion, they talk about the things they've been reading, watching, and analyzing outside of the classroom.

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Music by Craig Harmann

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Alicia and Sarah step outside of their literary comfort zone to talk about all things video games and the film Free Guy. They look at science, AI, free will, and discuss their new understanding of non-player characters. In the end, they prove that even a movie about a fictional video game can be full of analysis-rich layers. At the end of the discussion, they talk about the things they've been reading, watching, and analyzing outside of the classroom.

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Alicia and Sarah return to Stoneybrook for the second season of The Baby-sitters Club on Netflix. They reminisce about their own babysitting experiences, talk about young adolescence and the challenges of middle school, and highlight the importance of relationships through all of the episodes. At the end of the discussion, they talk about the things they've been reading, watching, and analyzing outside of the classroom.

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Music by Craig Harmann

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Alicia and Sarah focus on their role as educators in the world of adolescence and the glorious angst that teens bring with them as they discuss the movie version of the Broadway hit Dear Evan Hansen. They discuss mental health, social media, and the changes that have occurred during both of their careers in regards to society's awareness and the way we talk about the issue of mental health. At the end of the discussion, they talk about the things they've been reading, watching, and analyzing outside of the classroom.

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Music by Craig Harmann

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Alicia and Sarah celebrate Halloween by having fun with the 90s classic, Hocus Pocus. They discuss scary movies, the history of witches, and the power of family while looking at a film that has become an October tradition in many households, including Alicia's. At the end of the discussion, they talk about the things they've been reading, watching, and analyzing outside of the classroom.

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Music by Craig Harmann

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Once again, Alicia and Sarah take on the Cinderella myth, this time with the new Amazon Prime release of Cinderella. They discuss the different Cinderella archetypes, gender roles, story adaptation, and the power of music in making an old story new again. At the end of the discussion, they talk about the things they've been reading, watching, and analyzing outside of the classroom.

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In an unapologetic love letter to Broadway, Alicia and Sarah gush about their newfound admiration for the hit musical Hadestown. They discuss Greek mythology, love stories old and new, and the power of music to make old stories come alive for a new age. At the end of the discussion, they talk about the things they've been reading, watching, and analyzing outside of the classroom.

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Music by Craig Harmann

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Alicia and Sarah dive into music through their discussion of Taylor Swift as a singer/songwriter as portrayed in the Netflix documentary Miss Americana. They look at the development of her poetry and music and all the ways that she has grown into adulthood, taking on more complex themes in her music and challenging expectations in her public life. They also discuss the writing process as it is portrayed throughout the documentary. At the end of the discussion, they talk about the things they've been reading, watching, and analyzing outside of the classroom.  

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Music by Craig Harmann  

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In this back-to-school episode, Alicia and Sarah talk about the Netflix series The Baby-Sitters Club, based on the best-selling YA series by Ann M. Martin. They discuss the role of nostalgia, the importance of female relationships, and the Bechdel test. At the end of the discussion, they talk about the things they've been reading, watching, and analyzing outside of the classroom. Sign up for the newsletter and follow us on Instagram, Facebook, or Twitter. 

Music by Craig Harmann 

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Alicia and Sarah talk about the Disney film, Cruella. They discuss their love of dogs, the role of villains and complicating their narrative, and the nature of evil. At the end of the discussion, they talk about the things they've been reading, watching, and analyzing outside of the classroom. Sign up for the newsletter and follow us on Instagram, Facebook, or Twitter. Editor's note: There were technical difficulties during the taping of this episode. We apologize for the sound issues throughout the episode. 

Music by Craig Harmann 

Cover art by Matt Holman

Alicia and Sarah meet to talk about the core beliefs of Lit Think and relate them back to the hero's journey.

Welcome to Lit Think.

We're two English teachers, former colleagues, and friends who want to discuss the way English teachers view the world around us.