50: Prophetic Dreams pt.2: Misérables

Apr 24, 2024

Victor Hugo, the great French writer, is discussed in this podcast. Topics include his commitment to the less fortunate, politics, publishing, and his eccentric personality. The episode also delves into the publishing journey of Les Misérables, reception, and criticism of his work.

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Intro

00:00 • 2min

Challenges of Funding and Print Media in a Digital Age

02:04 • 3min

Tense Allocations Meeting and Proposed Salary Cut

04:54 • 2min

Dramatic confrontations and lighthearted anecdotes

06:59 • 13min

Nostalgic Conversations About American Idol Contestants

20:17 • 3min

Discussion about the journey of Susan Boyle on Britain's Got Talent

23:33 • 2min

Exploring Susan Boyle's Music Career and Emotional TikTok Content

25:25 • 1min

Exploring Victor Hugo's Life, Work, and Eccentric Personality

26:54 • 17min

TikTok User with Surprising Language Skills and Victor Hugo's Impact

44:19 • 24min

Anecdotes and Insights on Booze and Victor Hugo

01:08:48 • 8min

The Publishing of Les Misérables by Victor Hugo

01:16:29 • 22min

Reception and Criticism of Victor Hugo's Les Misérables

01:38:26 • 11min

Discussion on Historical Figures and Humor in Modern Times

01:49:16 • 7min

Who was Victor Hugo, and why was he so cool? In this podcast episode about Les Misérables and it's creator, Grant shares the fun loving life of the great French writer, Victor Hugo. Part history podcast, part lifestyle guide, Hugo helped define and describe the era he lived through. We learn about the writing of The Hunchback of Notre-Dame and the writers commitment to the less fortunate, both in fiction and reality. Party tricks, politics, and publishing defined the life of a man who dreamed a dream of time to come!

From political exile to literary superstar, Victor Hugo lived a life more dramatic than his own novels. This episode explores the man behind Les Misérables, revealing his radical politics, outrageous personal life, and the revolutionary way he published one of history's most beloved books. Buckle up for a ride through 19th-century France like you've never experienced before! We’ll unpack Hugo’s wild dinner-party “orange trick,” follow the wheelbarrow stampede for the novel’s first print run, and see how his fiery speeches still echo in today’s debates on censorship and social justice. Whether you’re a musical-theatre nerd, a history buff, or just here for the juicy gossip, this is Hugo as you’ve never heard him—unfiltered, unbuttoned, and unbelievably fun.

00:00:00 Catch-Up

00:18:45 Misérables

00:33:11 Saint or Sex Addict?

01:03:14 Hugo vs. Napoleon 2.0

01:15:37 Publishing Chaos

01:47:27 Morality & Misérables

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