Good Scribes Only

Episode Cheat SheetIn this mini-episode, Daniel and Jeremy explore takeaways, tips, and how Madeline Miller's  Circe relates to everyday life. Hosted by novelists and entrepreneurs Daniel Breyer & Jeremy Streich, Good Scribes Only is a podcast for curious minds to explore, challenge, and think differently through books. Season 2 focuses on the cardinal vices and virtues: Lust and chastity, gluttony and temperance, greed and charity, sloth and diligence, envy and kindness, wrath and patience, pride and humility. Oftentimes, fiction books can take us out of life’s everyday tangles and help us see reality with new eyes. To further explore your own relationship with Envy and  Charity, look no further than Madeline Miller's Circe . We hope you enjoy.Good Scribes Only on InstagramFind Jeremy OnlineFind Daniel onlineMore Good Scribes Only Content WebsiteTikTokInstagramYouTubeNewsletterJeremy's WebsiteDan's Website

Episode Cheat SheetHosted by novelists and entrepreneurs Daniel Breyer & Jeremy Streich, Good Scribes Only is a podcast for curious minds to explore, challenge, and think differently through books. Season 2 focuses on the cardinal vices and virtues: Lust and chastity, gluttony and temperance, greed and charity, sloth and diligence, envy and kindness, wrath and patience, pride and humility. In this episode, Daniel and Jeremy discuss Envy and Charity in Madeline Miller's CirceOftentimes, fiction books can take us out of life’s everyday tangles and broaden our perspective. To further explore your own relationship with Envy and Kindness, look no further than Madeline Miller's Circe. We hope you enjoy!Good Scribes Only on InstagramFind Jeremy onlineFind Daniel online0-5 min — Introductory thoughts5-10 min — Recasting Greek myths in modern light10-15 min — Actor Castings15-20 min — Themes and Plot Summary20-25 min — Characterization of irce25-30 min — Why myth is important30-35 min — On leaving home35-40 min — Feminism in the novel40-45 min — Circe overcoming obstacles45-50 min — Miller’s recasting of Odysseus as a false hero50-55 min — The Oddysey over the years55-60 min — What we can learn from ancient myths60-65 min — Concluding line and ratings WebsiteTikTokInstagramYouTubeNewsletterJeremy's WebsiteDan's Website

Episode Cheat SheetIn this mini-episode, Daniel and Jeremy explore takeaways, tips, and how Chinua Achebe's Things Fall Apart relates to everyday life. Hosted by novelists and entrepreneurs Daniel Breyer & Jeremy Streich, Good Scribes Only is a podcast for curious minds to explore, challenge, and think differently through books. Season 2 focuses on the cardinal vices and virtues: Lust and chastity, gluttony and temperance, greed and charity, sloth and diligence, envy and kindness, wrath and patience, pride and humility. Oftentimes, fiction books can take us out of life’s everyday tangles and help us see reality with new eyes. To further explore your own relationship with Wrath and Patience, look no further than . We hope you enjoy.Good Scribes Only on InstagramFind Jeremy OnlineFind Daniel onlineMore Good Scribes Only Content WebsiteTikTokInstagramYouTubeNewsletterJeremy's WebsiteDan's Website

Episode Cheat SheetHosted by novelists and entrepreneurs Daniel Breyer & Jeremy Streich, Good Scribes Only is a podcast for curious minds to explore, challenge, and think differently through books. Season 2 focuses on the cardinal vices and virtues: Lust and chastity, gluttony and temperance, greed and charity, sloth and diligence, envy and kindness, wrath and patience, pride and humility. In this episode, Daniel and Jeremy explore Wrath and Patience in Chinua Achebe's Things Fall Apart.Oftentimes, fiction books can take us out of life’s everyday tangles and help us see reality with new eyes. To further explore your own relationship with Wrath and Patience, look no further than Chinua Achebe's Things Fall Apart. We hope you enjoy!Good Scribes Only on InstagramMore Good Scribes Only ContentEpisode Notes0-5 min — Background on book and wrath5-11 min — Casting the “movie”11-15 min — Plot summary15-21min — Control and what this book is ‘really’ about21-29 min — Wrath and human nature29-32 min — Plot summary continued32-40 min — Colonialism and customs40-43 min — Persuasiveness of western religion43-49 min — Clash between missionaries and tribe49-59 min — Tragic conclusion and cultural relativism59-60 min — Book ratingsFind Jeremy onlineFind Daniel onlineFollow Good Scribes Only on Instagram WebsiteTikTokInstagramYouTubeNewsletterJeremy's WebsiteDan's Website

Episode NotesIn this mini-episode, Daniel and Jeremy explore takeaways, tips, and how Vladimir Nabokov's Lolita  relates to everyday life. Hosted by novelists and entrepreneurs Daniel Breyer & Jeremy Streich, Good Scribes Only is a podcast for curious minds to explore, challenge, and think differently through books. Season 2 focuses on the cardinal vices and virtues: Lust and chastity, gluttony and temperance, greed and charity, sloth and diligence, envy and kindness, wrath and patience, pride and humility. Oftentimes, fiction books can take us out of life’s everyday tangles and help us see reality with new eyes. To further explore your own relationship with Lust and Chastity, look no further than Vladimir Nabokov's Lolita . We hope you enjoyEpisode Cheat SheetGood Scribes Only on InstagramFind Jeremy OnlineFind Daniel online More Good Scribes Only Content WebsiteTikTokInstagramYouTubeNewsletterJeremy's WebsiteDan's Website

Episode NotesHosted by novelists and entrepreneurs Daniel Breyer & Jeremy Streich, Good Scribes Only is a podcast for curious minds to explore, challenge, and think differently through books. Season 2 focuses on the cardinal vices and virtues: Lust and chastity, gluttony and temperance, greed and charity, sloth and diligence, envy and kindness, wrath and patience, pride and humility. In this episode, Daniel and Jeremy explore Lust and Chastity in Vladimir Nabokov's, magnum opus LolitaOftentimes, fiction books can take us out of life’s everyday tangles and help us see reality with new eyes. To further explore your own relationship with Lust and Chastity, look no further than Lolita. We hope you enjoy Episode Cheat SheetGood Scribes Only on InstagramFind Jeremy onlineFind Daniel onlineMore Good Scribes Only Content**Episode Notes** 0-2.5 min — Intro3-6 min — Thoughts Lex Fridman book-drama8-12 min — Backstory of the novel and the author13-18 min — Lust, chastity, and innocence20-22 min — Casting Hollywood actors22-27 min — Plot summary27-31 min — Sexualization in society31-38 min — Narrator reliability39-42 min — Comedy and irony in the novel43-46 min — Praise for the author46-52 min — On the language and prose52-56 min — Value of the “outsider” perspective56 min — Conclusion WebsiteTikTokInstagramYouTubeNewsletterJeremy's WebsiteDan's Website

Episode Cheat Sheet Good Scribes Only on Instagram Find Jeremy online Find Daniel online In this mini-episode, Daniel and Jeremy explore takeaways, tips, and how Jane Smiley’s, Good Faith relates to everyday life. Hosted by novelists and entrepreneurs Daniel Breyer & Jeremy Streich, Good Scribes Only is a podcast for curious minds to explore, challenge, and think differently through books. Season 2 focuses on the cardinal vices and virtues: Lust and chastity, gluttony and temperance, greed and charity, sloth and diligence, envy and kindness, wrath and patience, pride and humility. Oftentimes, fiction books can take us out of life’s everyday tangles and help us see reality with new eyes. To further explore your own relationship with Greed and Generosity, look no further than Good Faith. We hope you enjoy More Good Scribes Only Content WebsiteTikTokInstagramYouTubeNewsletterJeremy's WebsiteDan's Website

Episode Cheat SheetGood Scribes Only on InstagramFind Jeremy onlineFind Daniel onlineHosted by novelists and entrepreneurs Daniel Breyer & Jeremy Streich, Good Scribes Only is a podcast for curious minds to explore, challenge, and think differently through books. Season 2 focuses on the cardinal vices and virtues: Lust and chastity, gluttony and temperance, greed and charity, sloth and diligence, envy and kindness, wrath and patience, pride and humility. In this episode, Daniel and Jeremy explore Sloth and Diligence in Ottessa Moshfegh's, My Year of Rest and Relaxation. Oftentimes, fiction books can take us out of life’s everyday tangles and help us see reality with new eyes. To further explore your own relationship with Sloth and Diligence, look no further than My Year of Rest and Relaxation. We hope you enjoy More Good Scribes Only Content**Episode Notes** 0-6 min — Intro and Initial thoughts 6-13 min — Casting Characters for the ‘movie’ 13-20 min — Plot summary 20-27 min — Character Motivations 27-31 min — NYC Art scene vs Finance scene 31-35 min — Narrator’s struggle and purpose 35-41 min — The sanctity (or superficiality) of art 41-45 min — ‘Intention’ as an artist 45-50 min — New York pre and post 9/11 50-57 min — Book’s conclusion 57-60 min — Episode Wrap up and Book Rating WebsiteTikTokInstagramYouTubeNewsletterJeremy's WebsiteDan's Website

In this mini-episode, Daniel and Jeremy explore takeaways, tips, and how Jane Smiley’s, Good Faith relates to everyday life.Good Scribes Only on InstagramFind Jeremy onlineFind Daniel online Hosted by novelists and entrepreneurs Daniel Breyer & Jeremy Streich, Good Scribes Only is a podcast for curious minds to explore, challenge, and think differently through books. Season 2 focuses on the cardinal vices and virtues: Lust and chastity, gluttony and temperance, greed and charity, sloth and diligence, envy and kindness, wrath and patience, pride and humility. In this episode, Daniel and Jeremy explore Greed and Charity in Jane Smiley’s, Good Faith. Oftentimes, fiction books can take us out of life’s everyday tangles and help us see reality with new eyes. To further explore your own relationship with Greed and Generosity, look no further than Good Faith. We hope you enjoy More Good Scribes Only Content WebsiteTikTokInstagramYouTubeNewsletterJeremy's WebsiteDan's Website

Episode Cheat SheetGood Scribes Only on InstagramFind Jeremy onlineFind Daniel online Hosted by novelists and entrepreneurs Daniel Breyer & Jeremy Streich, Good Scribes Only is a podcast for curious minds to explore, challenge, and think differently through books. Season 2 focuses on the cardinal vices and virtues: Lust and chastity, gluttony and temperance, greed and charity, sloth and diligence, envy and kindness, wrath and patience, pride and humility. In this episode, Daniel and Jeremy explore Greed and Charity in Jane Smiley’s, Good Faith. Oftentimes, fiction books can take us out of life’s everyday tangles and help us see reality with new eyes. To further explore your own relationship with Greed and Generosity, look no further than Good Faith. We hope you enjoy More Good Scribes Only ContentEpisode Notes 0-5 min — Initial thoughts on Good Faith 5-11 min — Actor Castings 10-15 min — Plot Summary 15-20 min — Dissecting the characters 20-25 min — On writing: creating nuanced characters and outlining 25-28 min — Romances in the novel 28-35 min — The power of fiction 35-40 min — Greed and the American dream 40-45 min — What is the state of greed today? (crypto) 45-50 min — The climax 50-55 min — How ‘literary’ is this book? 55-60 min — Problems with this book 60-65 min — Final thoughts on the novel WebsiteTikTokInstagramYouTubeNewsletterJeremy's WebsiteDan's Website