Podcasts by Athenaeum Hosted by the Owl and the Wolf

Dune, the Movie, and How it Compares to the Book from 2022-05-04T13:28:30

Let's compare Dune the Movie to the Book and see how it compares.

Dune Book Discussion from 2022-04-27T18:35:42

Dune, a beefy book if ever there was one, was recently turned into a movie and in this episode the hosts discuss the book - before watching the movie!

Ready Player One, The Movie Discussion from 2022-04-24T18:27:47

In this episode, the hosts discuss the Movie Ready Player One vs the book by Ernest Cline

Ready Player One Book Discussion from 2022-03-19T22:02:37

We chat about the Ernest Cline novel Ready Player one.

Project Hail Mary Discussion from 2022-02-16T18:00

Andy Weir's latest novel that has been picked up by... Ryan Gosling? Music provided by Ivan Duch.

Recommendations for New Readers from 2022-02-06T17:08:05

In this episode, we discuss if we do give recommendations how we do that. Do we have defaults? Do we tailor it? Do we not give recommendations?

New Years Resolutions from 2022-01-12T11:33:15

In this episode Jo, Rob, and Sam discuss there Book Related New Year's Resolutions. The music for this episode was provided by Ivan Duch at ivanduch.com

Time Travel - a Trope, a Plot Device, or a Genre? from 2021-12-22T01:03:59

Music from Ivan Dutch at ivandutch.com

In this episode Jo, Rob, and Sam talk about time travel, and a the Marvel Universe?

Orange World by Karen Russell with Martha Steele of 3BookGirls from 2021-11-13T00:15:08

In this episode Jo, Sam, and their guest Martha Steele of 3 Book Girls podcast discuss two short stories from Orange World by Karen Russell.

The Shining from 2021-10-31T20:00:21

It is the end of Spooky Season - time to talk about the Steven King novel The Shining.

Goosebumps: An Intoxicated Review from 2021-10-10T00:58:03

In honor of spooky season, let's get this month started with some good old Goosebumps!

Author Interview - Coleman Alexander, Self Publishing, and Fantasy Writing from 2021-09-29T23:03:04

In this episode, we interview Coleman Alexander, author of Between the Shade and Shadow, and learn more about the self-publishing process and his stories.

Music provided by Ivan Duch - ch...

Book To Movie Adaptations from 2021-09-16T19:26:13

Do you like them? Is the adaptation sometimes easier... perhaps better, or are they all worse?

The Handmaid's Tale - Book, Film, and Graphic Novel from 2021-09-06T19:16:10

It's on Hulu, it has a Graphic Novel, and... it isn't a new book. In this Episode Jo, Rob and Sam discuss the Handmaid's Tale, by Margaret Atwood.

#HandmaidsTale #BookPodcast

Middle Grade - What is this Genre? from 2021-07-21T00:51:20

In this episode, Jo, Rob, and Sam talk about middle-grade literature and what that means/what it is.

Interview with Laura Bird from 2021-06-18T05:48:43

In this episode, we interview Laura Bird, YA author with her first novel coming out on March 1st, 2022!

The Princess Bride, A True Adventure! from 2021-06-17T03:08:05

Join us as we talk about the book vs movie - and do they add to one another? All the action, romance, adventure!

Beginnings from 2021-06-02T13:31:10

In this episode we discuss beginnings in novels vs short stories - and what is a beginning.

Short Story - The Boy Living in My Wall - Sphere from 2021-05-19T13:15:40

There is a noise in there. I know there is.

Written by the talented Sphere.

Short Story - House Meeting by Sadie from 2021-05-19T13:10:44

So, what happens when your roommates can't contribute easily to the house?

Written by the wonderfully skilled Sadie.

Adventure! Is it a genre, a tool, or a building block for every story? from 2021-05-19T11:08:46

Join Rob, Sam, and Jo as they talk about Adventure and what that means in literature - where do you find it, and how is it used.

The music is by Ivan Dutch.

Three Musketeers - As Good As Everyone Says? from 2021-05-13T02:48:28

In this episode, Jo, Rob, and Sam discuss The Three Musketeers by Alexandre Dumas. An adventure novel, drama, or a bit too much?

Jane by April Lindner: A Modern Interpretation of Jane Eyre from 2021-04-23T03:02:18

In this episode, in which Sam is quiet, we discuss this modern take of Jane Eyre vs the original. Listen to some hot takes on this 2010 YA release.

Short Story - The Housemate - Sphere from 2021-04-17T17:59:38

Written by one of our discord members, CONTENT WARNING. 

I thought I got away from him, and found a unique, but perfect, housemate. I was wrong.

Short Story - Hobbies - Sadie from 2021-04-17T17:54:32

Written by one of the members of our Discord group, in this story some people have normal hobbies, some, like my roommates, are a bit concerning

From Classic to Modern - What is Romance Literature? from 2021-04-08T13:42:16

In this Episode, Jo, Sam, and Rob discuss how romance has changed, all the subgenres, and thoughts about how the current compares to the past.

Jane Eyre and Classic Romance from 2021-03-23T02:46:24

In this episode of Athenaeum, we discuss Jane Eyre by Charlotte Bronte, a classic romance novel. Or, is it? Listen to hear our takes on the characters of this classic tale.

Talking About The Thursday Murder Club from 2021-03-08T04:36:28

Today we are talking about a modern Mystery that has been popular - The Thursday Murder Club by Richard Osman! Have you read this? Thinking about reading it? Give this a listen and see if it cat...

Thriller, Horror, Mystery - The Modern vs Classics from 2021-02-21T23:44:07

We talk about Modern vs Classic thriller, horror, and mysteries and what the differences are and some conversations about what qualifies as a thriller, horror, or mystery. 

Short Story - The Log Cabin - Eve from 2021-02-20T20:42:58

Stuck in a cabin alone in the middle of winter.

Short Story - We'll Never Know - Sadie from 2021-02-20T20:27:54

Another short story reading, written by the lovely Sadie, about a writer being stuck in their own story.

Short Story - Sphere's Nightmares - Sphere from 2021-02-19T13:53:34

In this short story, one of our authors, Sphere, imagines what his characters would do if they met him in person.

A Discussion of Edgar Allen Poe from 2021-02-08T00:03:18

Jo, Rob, and Sam discuss The Black Cat, The Tale Tell Heart, The Mask of the Red Death, The Fall of the House of Usher, The Cask of Amontillado, and The Murders in the Rue Morgue by Edgar Allen ...

Short Story - Small Town Life - Sadie from 2021-02-07T17:01:57

Good luck trying to keep your secrets hidden in a small town.

Short Story - The Man in the Snow - Sam from 2021-02-07T17:00:15

A little hint of folklore for this winter tale!

Short Story - A Winter's Song - Sphere from 2021-02-07T16:57:49

When our main character get's lost in the snow, someone helps him to live.

Short Story - The Birthday Party - Sphere from 2021-02-07T16:55:29

What are you to do when your enemy and you share the same friend, and it's her birthday?

Short Story - Heroes and Villains - Sadie from 2021-01-28T14:14:54

Written by Sadie - what do you do when your friend is also friends with your arch-nemesis?

Short Story - The Fairytale - Sadie from 2021-01-28T14:09:05

Written by Sadie, this short story is all about a boy dealing with a little girl who won't go to sleep.

Short Story - Diary of the Ordinary - Sphere from 2021-01-28T14:01:52

Written by the wonderful Sphere, this short story tells of what the afterlife looks like when most of humanity is gone from the world.

Short Story - Fireworks - Sadie from 2021-01-13T14:59:08

Written by Sadie from our discord, this is a very sweet story.

Short Story - Hope - Sadie from 2021-01-13T14:10:08

This is a short story, very short story, written by Sadie over on our discord server. Enjoy this hopeful tale!

Short Story - Mortal Frenemies from 2020-12-17T05:15:29

A short story written by one of our discord members!

Short Story - Had Enough - Sphere from 2020-12-17T05:13:59

A short story by one of our discord members!

Short Story - Gravity - Sadie from 2020-12-17T05:11:34

A short story by one of our discord members!

Short Story - The King's Herloom - Ysdraetor from 2020-12-17T05:07:21

A short story from the discord group. Written by one of the moderators!

Short Story - MURDER - Sadie from 2020-11-19T00:50:09

A short story by one of the members of our discord group.

Short Story - The Other Way Round - Rienne from 2020-11-19T00:48:52

A short story by one of the members of our discord group.

Short Story - Job Hunters Inc - Sadie from 2020-11-19T00:46:18

A short story based on the prompt 'ineffective bad guy'.

Short Story - Steven - Sphere from 2020-10-14T14:48:24

Inspired by the Bad Guys prompt off, here is a short story submission.

Short Story - Plans for World Domination - Sadie from 2020-10-14T14:45:55

Inspired by the Bad Guys prompt off, here is a short story submission.

Short Story - Shipwreck in the Dark - Sam from 2020-10-06T18:30:02

Another short story submission from the discord we are associated with. This one is about a certain shipwreck...

Short Story - Ordinary Shipwreck - Sphere from 2020-10-06T18:27:44

Another short story submission from the discord we are associated with. This one is about a certain shipwreck... in the form of a CIA Report.

Short Story - Shipwreck - Sadie from 2020-10-06T18:25:32

Another short story submission from the discord we are associated with. This one is about a certain shipwreck...

Short Story - The Disappearance of Elena Thomas - Ysdraetor from 2020-09-30T12:12:24

Another short story submission reading, the prompt was "Just call the police. Nobody has time for your Nancy Drew shenanigans."

Short Story - To Call On A Storm - Sweet Absynthium from 2020-09-29T21:53:45

Another reading of a short story submitted on a Discord we are apart of. 

Short Story - The Recipe - Sadie from 2020-09-28T14:13:21

Sam and Jake read a charming, lighthearted short story from our writing server.

Short Story - The Fascinating Case of the Missing Vending Machine - Sadie from 2020-09-28T10:14:57

Sam and Jake read a charming, lighthearted short story from our writing server. More to come soon ;)

Portrait of a Dragon from 2020-09-22T19:59:47

A new sub podcast that we are adding, this is the first of a short story reading that we will be doing from submissions on a writing discord that the podcast is a part of.

Burn For Me Book Review from 2020-09-17T19:03:30

The guys read Burn For Me, so that we can discuss a lot of tropes and writing styles that have become generic in a lot of Romance and Urban Fantasy, and how a number of assumed tropes aren't act...

Love Death and Robots Discussion from 2020-09-17T19:02:55

We talk about a few episodes (3, to be precise) of the Love, Death and Robots Netflix series, as well as the short stories that they are based on.

Folktales and Adaptations from 2020-09-17T18:47:16

We talk about folktales around the world and modern adaptations.

Sam's Opinions from 2020-09-17T18:29:47

First episode, the team dips into topics on writing and literature.