

38 - The Lottery (with Jess Perkins and Naomi Higgins)
May 20, 2020
Jess Perkins from Do Go On and Naomi Higgins from Batch Bitch join Dave to discuss Shirley Jackson's 'The Lottery.' The hosts explore themes of conformity, mob rule, and tradition in the story. They also touch on the controversy and backlash surrounding the publication. In addition, they share their excitement for reviewing a reality TV show called Kid Rock where children build a hospital in a third world country with no supervision.
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Introduction
00:00 • 2min
Reading Habits and Twitter
01:53 • 11min
Mr. Summers and the Teenage Club
12:57 • 12min
The Lottery and the Chosen Family
25:21 • 4min
The Unfolding Lottery
29:15 • 12min
Controversy and Backlash
40:59 • 10min
Kid Rock: Building a Hospital with Kids
51:14 • 9min
The Speaker's Love for The Simpsons and Book Recommendations
01:00:25 • 3min