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Miller's Podcast Journey
- John J. Miller shared his journey starting The Great Books Podcast in 2017 and recording 370 episodes on various classics.
- He reflected on his personal education and memorable encounters with great literature throughout his life.
Finite Nature of Great Books
- The Great Books list is finite, so at some point, a great books podcast might become a very good books podcast.
- Miller emphasized how some lesser-known classics can also provide meaningful discussions.
Rediscovering Austen's Northanger Abbey
- Miller recalled discovering he had actually read Jane Austen's Northanger Abbey when preparing for the show.
- Finding his old marked-up paperback brought the experience and themes flooding back vividly.