Towards Thee I Roll: Four Friends Read Moby-Dick
Dibbs, Karlis, Lattner, and Matthew
A forntighlyish podcast where four friends, at least two of which are significantly cooler than your high school English teacher, talk about how great/dumb/gay the book Moby-Dick (or, The Whale) is. Spoiler alert: There are multiple whales?!
Follow us on Cohost (@mobydick) and Twitter @towardsthee to stay up to date with when we publish a new episode (or see a funny Moby Dick post).
Follow us on Cohost (@mobydick) and Twitter @towardsthee to stay up to date with when we publish a new episode (or see a funny Moby Dick post).
Episodes
Mentioned books
Feb 9, 2022 • 2h 10min
Episode 1: Loomings at the Spouter Inn
Four friends embark on a captivating journey through the first chapters of a classic novel, exploring themes like the allure of the sea and the intertwining of humor and philosophy. They dive into Ishmael's comedic encounters, the eerie atmosphere of a rustic inn, and quirky characters like Peter Coffin and Queequeg. The discussion meanders through Melville's mockery of societal norms, the significance of coffee culture, and delightful quirks about life at sea. It's a blend of dark romanticism and camaraderie that propels their literary adventure.
