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The Literary Lamppost

The Literary Lamppost

Written by: Caitlin and Ashley
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✨Along with Caitlin’s analysis and Ashley’s imagination, wander through the world of stories and their meaning in our world. ✨


📚Inspired by another iconic lamppost from classic literature, this podcast aims to shed light on some of the most important things going on in the world through the lens of literature. We explore family, friendships, religion, government, society, and other issues found in the pages of our favourite books, from classics to booktok. We hope you will join us on this adventure 📚

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Episodes
  • Lord of the Rings: Middle Earth Masculinity

    Lord of the Rings: Middle Earth Masculinity
    Jan 19 2026

    🧝🏻‍♂️When you think of LOTR character, who comes to mind first? Frodo? Aragorn? Legolas? 🏹

    🧙🏼‍♂️Tolkien's positive view of masculinity offers a unique lens through which to analyse each of these characters. Plus who WOULDN'T want to talk about the absolute badassery these dudes demonstrate . Join us for a discussion about the marvellous men of middle earth, and let us know which one's your favorite!🌋


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    30 mins
  • The Help: "You is Kind, You is Smart, You is One of the Good Ones"

    The Help: "You is Kind, You is Smart, You is One of the Good Ones"
    Oct 3 2025

    🚽Today we're diving into "The Help", a fascinating novel set in Jim Crow Era Mississippi. We tend to look back at history and think we'd be "one of the good ones". We'd be hiding Jews in our basements, we'd be marching for civil rights with MLK Jr., but is that certain? How can we know? The Help examines some fascinating perspectives, but are they accurate? Can a white woman effectively tell the story of a black woman? Join us as we discuss storytelling, intersectionality, bathroom initiatives, and some of the controversy around "The Help".

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    33 mins
  • The Secret Life of Bees: Honey, Mary and Unlikely Community

    The Secret Life of Bees: Honey, Mary and Unlikely Community
    Sep 2 2025

    🐝 It's another bee book! join us for a fantastic discussion about a truly wonderful book, in which we explore the journey of a 14 year old girl escaping an abusive home and running away from her past. Can God be a mother? How does Mary fit into spirituality? How does the Civil Rights movement echo in today’s world? Join us for this and more in today's episode.


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    Music by Josh Ibbott
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    Email: Josh@doplas-music.com

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    30 mins
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