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Welcome to WINNOW, a podcast where Owen and Isabella Gemmer read, recap, and discuss Homer’s two epic poems. New episodes every Friday will each cover one chapter.
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The Fall of Troy from the Trojan Perspective | Aeneid Book 2 (opens the original)
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In Book 2 of the Aeneid, Aeneas begins to tell his tale, beginning with the fall of Troy from the Trojan perspective. It's quite tragic, but with a small glimmer of hope at the end. Watch this episode on YouTube. Next episode coming October 2nd. Edited by Isabella Gemmer Thank you to Nat Copeland for our theme song.
The Aeneid and the Odyssey are same but different | Aeneid Book 1 (opens the original)
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Join us on our new journey as we read Virgil's Aeneid. This episode covers Book 1, where we meet our new Roman hero. So far this story is pretty similar to the Odyssey... Watch this episode on YouTube. Next episode coming September 4th. Edited by Isabella Gemmer Thank you to Nat Copeland for our theme song.
Everything you should know about Virgil's Aeneid (opens the original)
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It's a new era for the pod. We are transitioning away from the Iliad and the Odyssey to begin discussing Virgil's Aeneid. In this episode we cover some historical context, themes to watch out for, and what translations are available to read. Watch this episode on YouTube. Stay tuned for next Friday's episode on Book 1 of the Aeneid. Edited by Isabella Gemmer Thank you to Nat Copeland for our theme song.
What makes a good adaptation? | Nolan's Odyssey Continued... (opens the original)
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We continue our discussion of Christopher Nolan's Odyssey movie by reflecting on what makes a good adaptation. Watch this episode on YouTube. Edited by Isabella Gemmer Thank you to Nat Copeland for our theme song.
Classics Nerds React to Nolan's Odyssey Movie (opens the original)
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Here are our initial and raw reactions to Christopher Nolan's Odyssey movie. Beware: our thoughts are full of spoilers. Let us know what you thought of the movie in the comment section on YouTube! We'll be back on Monday for a more thoughtful review. Edited by Isabella Gemmer Thank you to Nat Copeland for our theme song.
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