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Two dudes, Paul and Andrew, reading books. Then they talk about books, talk about reading books, but sometimes, they don't talk about books at all. But they promise it's a podcast about books.

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    • Apr 9, 2020 LATEST EPISODE
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    • 27 EPISODES


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    Episode 18 - The Underground Railroad

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 9, 2020 55:14


    Celebrating Black History Month by reading and discussing The Underground Railroad!  In this episode, we discuss some heavy subjects. We also discuss what we're doing in quarantine. Wow! Books are such an escape!  Next time we are reading works by indigenous authors: There, There by Tommy Orange and Future Home of the Living God by Louise Erdrich!  Twttr: @foliobros fcbk: /foliobros email: foliobros@gmail.com   Thanks to Ben Marthaller, William Bjorndal (prairieclamor.bandcamp.com), and you. 

    Folio Bros Episode 17 - Understanding Comics & The Night Circus

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 9, 2020 62:17


    On today's episode, we discuss Understanding Comics by Scott McCloud (an essential for those who are interested in graphic novels) and The Night Circus by Erin Morgenstern (maybe Andrew's first fantasy novel that he's really enjoyed)!  Next week we're discussing The Underground Railroad by Colson Whitehead for Black History Month. What do you think we'll be reading for Women's History Month? Only time will tell.  email: foliobros@gmail.com twitter: @foliobros facebook: /foliobros :* :* :* Kissy kissy

    Episode 16 - 2019 Year in Review

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 9, 2020 60:32


    Hi friends!  Today Andrew and I talk about our year in books, which one was our favorite and what comes next!  Next time we're discussing Understanding Comics by Scott McCloud!  See ya then!  EMAIL: foliobros@gmail.com, TWITTER: @foliobros! MUSIC: WILL BJORNDAL :: prairieclamour.bandcamp.com

    Good Morning Coruscant! Ep 9: The Rise of Skywalker

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 22, 2019 52:35


    Good morning! SPOILER ALERT!!! We have just seen episode 9 and we liked it quite a bit! Please come and listen to us wax poetic about Star Wars. What is the best part of the new movie? Does it pull of everything that it meant to pull off? What are our final rankings of Star Wars movies? (Hint: It changes quite a bit) Thank you so much for listening to us. Reach us: foliobros@gmail.com! Love you!

    Good Morning Coruscant! Ep 8: The Last Jedi

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 22, 2019 48:44


    Good morning!  We discuss the controversial sequel in the sequel trilogy, The Last Jedi. Why does Tiff dislike Kylo Ren so much? What will the ninth movie bring to the table? Why are Star Wars fans so angry all the time? Is JJ Abram's critiques valid?  Find out here! 

    Good Morning Coruscant! Ep 7: The Force Awakens

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 22, 2019 55:50


    Good morning!!!  Today we discuss the first film of the sequel trilogy of Star Wars: The Force Awakens. In this episode, we talk about the controversy of the New Star Wars back in 2016, the fandom's high points and low points, what do expect from Episode 9, and how much Paul loves Finn and how much Tiff hates Kylo Ren. See you soon for episode 8 and 9!

    Good Morning Coruscant! Ep 6: Return of the Jedi

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 21, 2019 62:40


    Good morning!  Tiff and Paul discuss episode 6 of the Star Wars franchise. Where will the movie fall on the overall ratings of the two hosts? We do a brief retrospective on the original trilogy while also discussing light saber colors. Welcome to another nerdy & fun-filled episode! Email us at foliobros@gmail.com!  

    Good Morning Coruscant! Ep 5: Empire Strikes Back

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 19, 2019 55:34


    Good Morning!  Paul and Tiff AND Andrew talk about what is lauded as the BEST Star Wars movie of all time! Do all of the hosts agree? What are the best parts of this movie? Does Lando seem like a randy space pan? Why is Darth Vader so shiny in this one? Did Paul just accidentally read a spoiler?  Join us on SATURDAY for Episodes 6 and 7!  EMAIL US: foliobros@gmail.com

    Good Morning Coruscant! Ep 4: A New Hope

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 18, 2019 55:30


    Good morning!  Join Tiff and Paul as they discuss the cinema classic Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope. In this episode, they discuss their love of many different Star Wars toys, the historical significance of the first film, the looming fifth episode, and when Luke will get his Chanel boots??? Join us tomorrow as we discuss Episode 5! 

    Good Morning Coruscant! Ep 3: Revenge of the Sith

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 17, 2019 61:57


    STAR WARS!!! Tiff and Paul complete the prequel trilogy in Star Wars on a much higher note. In this episode, we reflect back on the highs and the lows of the Prequels, figure out which version of the new Star Wars we should watch, and how Padme Amidala deserves much much better. We also open our mailbag and hear from Tiff's dad. You can send us mail at foliobros@gmail.com!  Join us tomorrow for Episode 4 - A New Hope! Oh boy!!!

    Good Morning Coruscant! Ep 2: Attack of the Clones

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 16, 2019 63:02


    Welcome back to Good Morning Coruscant! Paul and Tiff are husband and wife and they sure do love talking about Star Wars! Today's episode is Episode II: Attack of the Clones. Is this one really the worst Star Wars film? Will Paul ever learn? Are there any redeeming parts to this film? Just how much does Tiff's dad know about Star Wars??? Find out now! Tomorrow we discuss Episode III: Revenge of the Sith. See you then! 

    Good Morning Coruscant! Ep 1: The Phantom Menace

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 15, 2019 61:21


    Welcome to Good Morning Coruscant! This is a husband and wife podcast where Paul and Tiff watch every single Star Wars movie and talk about them. Today's movie is Episode I: The Phantom Menace. Which scene is better, Duel of the Fates OR the podracing scene? What are Paul and Tiff's ranking for all Star Wars films? What will their friends and family think???? Email us: foliobros@gmail.com Tweet us: @foliobros Join us later today for Episode II: Attack of the Clones! 

    Episode 15 - Educated & Audio Hell

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 26, 2019 44:00


    Hello friends!  Today we sporadically talk about "Educated" by Tara Westover while also trying our best to maintain a comprehensive episode through adversity.  If you get sick of listening to the episode, which I wouldn't blame you for at all, we will let you know right now that Andrew will be soon reading "Colorless Tsukuru Tazaki and His Years of Pilgrimage" by Haruki Murakami. Follow us on Twitter and stuff!  Next time: "In the Time of the Butterflies" by Julia Alvarez Next next time: "Colorless Tsukuru Tazaki and His Years of Pilgrimage" by Haruki Murakami

    Episode 14 - His Majesty's Dragon/A Scanner Darkly

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 9, 2019 59:57


    Welcome back -- due to what feels like a thousand technical errors, including an entirely wiped out episode, we are back.  Here's what you missed: Andrew is now reading "Educated" by Tara Westover, Paul is reading "In the Time of the Butterflies" by Julia Alvarez. Paul just finished rewatching the Matrix Trilogy. Both are living as adults in the year of 2019 and it's slowly killing us both!  Join us next time to discuss "Educated!" There's still time! Go read it!  @foliobros Art by Ben Marthaller Music by William Bjorndal: williambjorndal.bandcamp.com  

    Episode 13 - The Knife of Never Letting Go

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 19, 2019 69:37


    Firstly, I would like to apologize for the lateness of this episode. I ended up having way too much going on in my life than I would like, so please take this episode as a consolation. We are going to get right back into the swing of things very soon, so your patience is incredibly appreciated. Cool things headed your way soon! --Paul Today Paul and Andrew discuss one of Andrew's favorite books growing up, "The Knife of Never Letting Go" by Patrick Ness. We also discuss Wikipedia's list of Worst Books of All Time! You won't want to miss it!    Coming soon -- what book will Paul read next? What will Andrew think of His Majesty's Dragon? Tune in next time for a new episode of Folio Bros!  Twitter - @foliobros Facebook - /foliobros Email - foliobros@gmail.com ART BY BENJAMIN MARTHALLER MUSIC BY WILLIAM BJORNDAL

    Episode 12 - Neuromancer

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 23, 2019 60:42


    In this episode, Paul and Andrew discuss Neuromancer by William Gibson!  What will Andrew read next time? Find out at the end!!!  In this episode, we also talk about DJ Khaled, Raptors, Cyberpunk's wide expanse, vaporwave, Dragonology, that one kid you know, and the first three Harry Potter video games.  Follow us: @foliobros, facebook.com/foliobros, foliobros@gmail.com

    Episode 11 - Brave New World

    Play Episode Listen Later May 30, 2019 69:19


    Can we talk about it? We will. Paul and Andrew talk about Brave New World!!!  Not just that however. We also discuss Aldi Sponsorship Deals, Fireworks with mom, horror stories, Orson Scott Card Call-Out Post, dystopian worlds, and Harry Potter and the Methods of Rationality.  Join us next time... where we talk about another book. Which book??? you'll have to find out!  Do you want more Folio Bros? TWITTER: @foliobros, FACEBOOK: /foliobros, GMAIL: foliobros

    Episode 10 - Dune Dudes

    Play Episode Listen Later May 30, 2019 64:58


    On this episode, the Folio Bros discuss... DUNE by Frank Herbert!  We also happen to discuss imperialism, The Mall of America, tHe SpIcE, and we shout out Lindsay Ellis, Danny, Jeremy Irons, and Christina Applegate! What do you think about Dune? Would you try Spice Coffee???  FOLLOW ON TWITTER: @foliobros FOLLOW ON FACEBOOK: facebook.com/foliobros EMAIL US: foliobros@gmail.com

    Episode 9 - The Color Purple

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 22, 2019 63:59


    Join Andrew and Paul as they discuss The Color Purple by Alice Walker!  In this episode, we discuss symbolism, surprise gay protagonists, Paul's birthday, and John Steinbeck! Special guest: Tiff! Paul's next book? You'll have to listen to find out!  Cover by Ben Marthaller, theme music by William Bjorndal: williambjorndal.bandcamp.com  

    Episode 8 - My Favorite Thing is Monsters

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 6, 2019 66:20


    Welcome to Folio Bros! This episode, we discuss My Favorite Thing is Monsters by Emil Ferris!  What will Andrew be reading next time? Tune in and find out!  What else do we talk about? Welcome to the Basement, Monsters as others, Fantasy Funk, Paul's favorite local bookstore, a movie that almost was, and Henry Rollins.  Folio Bros is a book podcast where we talk about books and reading and things related to those books and the reading of them. Sometimes we don't talk about books, but we do talk about books. 

    Episode 7 - The Fellowship of the Ring

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 26, 2019 67:58


    Paul and Andrew discuss JRR Tolkien's fantasy epic "The Fellowship of the Ring!"  Next episode - April 4 - My Favorite Thing is Monsters by Emil Ferris Paul has never read Fellowship before, or any Lord of the Rings book for that matter, so the boys talk about JRR Tolkien's backstory, his friendship with CS Lewis, Tom Bombadil, A Very Good Synopsis of The Fellowship of the Ring, what fantasy world we would live in, and How Wizards Poop!  ThIs AiN't YoUr DaDdY's PoDcAsT! In the 2nd half, we do talk about feces a lot. Don't blame us. Blame JK Rowling.  Find out what Paul's reading for his next episode... April 18th! EMAIL US: foliobros@gmail.com TWITTER: @foliobros FACEBOOK: facebook.com/foliobros

    Episode 6 - The Bell Jar

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 8, 2019 68:20


    CW: This episode contains discussions/mentions of mental illness and suicide. Thank you.  Join Paul and Andrew as they discuss "The Bell Jar" by Sylvia Plath!  Join us on 3/21 when Paul talks about The Fellowship of the Ring!  Other talking points include our experience in Freshman writing classes, NaNoWriMo, What we wrote when we were young, Lord of the Rings, music journalism, and classical music.  Cover art by Ben Marthaller, music by Paul Benson

    Episode 5 - Persepolis

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 7, 2019 81:40


    In our fifth episode, Paul and Andrew discuss "Persepolis" by Marjane Satrapi. Join us next time to hear Paul and Andrew talk about The Bell Jar by Sylvia Plath!  In this episode, we discuss what makes Persepolis required reading, what graphic novels can do, our Late Late Oscar Predictions, and how Alfonso Cuaron is our dad!  Cover art by Ben Marthaller, music by Paul Benson. 

    Episode 4 - The Plague of Doves

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 2, 2019 58:07


    In our fourth episode, Paul and Andrew discuss The Plague of Doves by Louise Erdrich.  Join us next time to hear Paul talk about Persepolis by Marjane Satrapi.  In this episode, we discuss what makes us give up on a book, what makes us cling onto a book, John Green discourse, what the boys are reading, and our New Years Resolutions for Reading!  Next time on Folio Bros, we discuss Persepolis by Marjane Satrapi.  Cover art by Ben Marthaller, music by Paul Benson. 

    Episode 3 - A Man Without A Country

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 21, 2019 66:52


    Join these gorgeous Literary Legends as they tackle the book of memoirs by Kurt Vonnegut, "A Man Without A Country!" You've heard of him, you've seen him in a ton of bookstores, but what was Kurt Vonnegut about??  We discuss this, 2005 politics, surprise sci fi, and so much more!  Talk to us on Twitter! @foliobros Cover art by Ben Marthaller, music by Paul Benson

    Episode 2 - The Sound and the Fury

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 21, 2019 65:46


    Join these fabulous Book Boys as they discuss The Sound and the Fury by William Faulker!  In this episode, we discuss author beefs, ten dollar words, accessibility, and more!   Engage with us on Twitter... please!! @foliobros Cover art by Ben Marthaller, music by Paul Benson

    Episode 1 - Ubik

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 21, 2019 70:16


    In this inaugural episode, Paul and Andrew discuss Ubik by Philip K Dick. We also discuss Science fiction, cyberpunk, Philip K. Dick and his legacy, and so much more.  Engage with us on Twitter: @foliobros !  Cover art by Ben Marthaller, music by Paul Benson. 

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