Join Comedy Performers Sam Sheldon and Howard Grater as they challenge one another to write a completely new story based on the title of a famous piece of literature. New Episodes every Wednesday!
Surprise! We're back. Just for one more episode this series though. Was the wait worth it? Almost certainly not.This week finally see's Irvine Welsh's seminal phenomenon hung drawn and quartered by Howard as the lads cope with an attempt at topical humour, characters that are essentially impossible to pull off, and some pretty intense WiFi issues.Hosts: Howard Grater and Sam Sheldon'Trainspotting' Written By Howard GraterTwitter: https://twitter.com/LiteralLitPodInstagram: @LiteralLiteraturePodEmail: literalliterature.podcast@gmail.comMusic and Sound Effect AttributionFree music for non-commercial use from https://www.fesliyanstudios.com
MYSTERY! INTRIGUE! PODCAST! This week Sam tackles the Arthur Conan Doyle classic 'A Study In Scarlet'. Will the mystery be solved? Will Sam and Howard be able to complete a read through without any mistakes? Will the podcast be released on time? All this and more will be answered in this latest episode!Hosts: Sam Sheldon and Howard Grater'A Study In Scarlet' Written By Sam SheldonTwitter: https://twitter.com/LiteralLitPodInstagram: @LiteralLiteraturePodEmail: literalliterature.podcast@gmail.comMusic and Sound Effect AttributionFree music for non-commercial use from https://www.fesliyanstudios.comhttps://freesound.org/people/Eneasz/sounds/161873/: Wooden door smash Open
This week the lads tackle Gabriel Garcia Marquez' debut novel. Or is it? Either way, this is the hand that's been dealt. Plus, a brand new sponsor and the inaugural outing of the greatest game ever played. 'What's Howard Dropping on his Desk'?Hosts: Howard Grater and Sam Sheldon'One Hundred Years of Solitude' Written By Howard GraterTwitter: https://twitter.com/LiteralLitPodInstagram: @LiteralLiteraturePodEmail: literalliterature.podcast@gmail.comMusic and Sound Effect AttributionFree music for non-commercial use from https://www.fesliyanstudios.com
This week things get a little bit weird as Sam and Howard take on their first evening recording session. Sam has brought his version of Mira Jacob's debut novel 'A Sleepwalker's Guide To Dancing' to the reading table, and the guys reminisce about the good old days in what is one of the oddest episodes so far!Hosts: Sam Sheldon and Howard Grater'A Sleep Walker's Guide To Dancing Written By Sam SheldonTwitter: https://twitter.com/LiteralLitPodInstagram: @LiteralLiteraturePodEmail: literalliterature.podcast@gmail.comMusic and Sound Effect AttributionFree music for non-commercial use from https://www.fesliyanstudios.com
This week Howard takes the helm with a much needed steady hand as he tackles Audrey Niffenegger's debut novel in the only way he knows how. By rehashing some of his previous work. Todays offering includes sci-fi quizzes, jingles, and even a brand new sponsor. Exciting!Hosts: Howard grater and Sam Sheldon'The Time Traveller's Wife' Written by: Howard graterTwitter: https://twitter.com/LiteralLitPodInstagram: @LiteralLiteraturePodEmail: literalliterature.podcast@gmail.comMusic and Sound Effect AttributionFree music for non-commercial use from https://www.fesliyanstudios.com
We're back! For real this time! It's Episode 1 of Season 2 and Sam & Howard are back sending only the best of Literature based comedy into your lugs! This week Sam is tackling 'The Wasp Factory' a book that both he and Howard know nothing about. Hosts: Sam Sheldon and Howard GraterGuest Starring: Harriett Neville'The Wasp Factory' Written By Sam SheldonTwitter: https://twitter.com/LiteralLitPodInstagram: @LiteralLiteraturePodEmail: literalliterature.podcast@gmail.comMusic and Sound Effect AttributionFree music for non-commercial use from https://www.fesliyanstudios.com
It's back! Well sort of! Sam and Howard drop in to say hi and to update everyone with the goings on in their lives and what is next to come for the Literal Literature Podcast. Howard gives us his hopes and dreams for the England football team (Little did he know what was to come) and Sam shares his new obsession. New Episodes of the Literal Literature Podcast coming soon!Hosts: Howard Grater and Sam SheldonTwitter: https://twitter.com/LiteralLitPodInstagram: @LiteralLiteraturePodEmail: literalliterature.podcast@gmail.com
What if 'A Christmas Carol' wasn't a classic Christmas Novel by Charles Dickens but the result of Sam and Howard combining their comedy writing powers to create the biggest, most hilarious episode of Literal Literature ever? In this season finale join renowned podcast hater Carol on a life changing journey through the Literal Literature Podcast. You'll meet some new famous faces as well as some old friends and of course take part in a quiz... or two!Hosts: Howard Grater and Sam Sheldon'A Christmas Carol' Written by: Howard Grater and Sam SheldonAdditional Voices: Harriett NevilleTwitter: https://twitter.com/LiteralLitPodInstagram: @LiteralLiteraturePodEmail: literalliterature.podcast@gmail.comMusic and Sound Effect AttributionFree music for non-commercial use from https://www.fesliyanstudios.com
What if Sam and Howard missed their own deadline to get their Christmas special out on time? They release a mini apology episode of course! Join Sam and Howard as they apologise profusely, share a teaser from the upcoming Christmas Special/Season Finale and promise you all that the special will be out next week!Hosts: Howard Grater and Sam SheldonTwitter: https://twitter.com/LiteralLitPodInstagram: @LiteralLiteraturePodEmail: literalliterature.podcast@gmail.comMusic and Sound Effect AttributionFree music for non-commercial use from https://www.fesliyanstudios.com
A look back at the previous episode of Literal Literature, 'The Wizard of Oz'. Join Sam and Howard as they discuss the latest episode, tackle a quiz and bore you to death with Sam's stories of home.Hosts: Sam Sheldon and Howard GraterTwitter: https://twitter.com/LiteralLitPodInstagram: @literalliteraturepodEmail: literalliterature.podcast@gmail.com
What if 'The Wizard of Oz' wasn't a classic novel written by L. Frank Baum, but the story of an Australians misadventures in London? Join Comedy Performers Howard Grater and Sam Sheldon as they present their version of 'The Wizard of Oz', based solely on the title.Hosts: Howard Grater and Sam Sheldon'The Wizard of Oz' Written by: Sam SheldonTwitter: https://twitter.com/LiteralLitPodInstagram: @LiteralLiteraturePodEmail: literalliterature.podcast@gmail.comMusic and Sound Effect AttributionFree music for non-commercial use from https://www.fesliyanstudios.com
A look back at the previous episode of Literal Literature, 'A Game of Thrones'. Join Sam and Howard as they discuss the latest episode, tackle a quiz about quizzes, and Sam's last artistic offering gets a dressing down from a secondary school teacher.Hosts: Howard Grater and Sam SheldonTwitter: https://twitter.com/LiteralLitPodInstagram: @literalliteraturepodEmail: literalliterature.podcast@gmail.comMusic Attribution Free music for non-commercial use from https://www.fesliyanstudios.com
What if 'A Game of Thrones' wasn't a fantasy novel written by George RR Martin, but a vengeful battle for a Prime time quiz hosting slot involving a veritable who's who of the British quiz show host scene? Join Comedy Performers Howard Grater and Sam Sheldon as they present their version of 'A Game of Thrones', based solely on the title.Hosts: Sam Sheldon and Howard Grater'A Game of Thrones' Written by: Howard GraterTwitter: https://twitter.com/LiteralLitPodInstagram: @LiteralLiteraturePodEmail: literalliterature.podcast@gmail.comMusic and Sound Effect AttributionFree music for non-commercial use from https://www.fesliyanstudios.com
A look back at the previous episode of Literal Literature, 'A Clockwork Orange'. Join Howard and Sam as they go through Reviewdledoodledoos, take on a Quiz and discuss all things Oranges and Clocks.Hosts: Howard Grater and Sam SheldonTwitter: https://twitter.com/LiteralLitPodInstagram: @literalliteraturepodEmail: literalliterature.podcast@gmail.comMusic Attribution Free music for non-commercial use from https://www.fesliyanstudios.com
What if 'A Clockwork Orange' wasn't a highly controversial piece of Modern Literature, but a story about the famous inventor Thomas Edison and his not so famous brother Jimmy? Join Comedy Performers Howard Grater and Sam Sheldon as they present their version of 'A Clockwork Orange', based solely on the title.Hosts: Howard Grater and Sam Sheldon'A Clockwork Orange' Written by: Sam SheldonAdditional Voices: Harriett NevilleTwitter: https://twitter.com/LiteralLitPodInstagram: @LiteralLiteraturePodEmail: literalliterature.podcast@gmail.comMusic Attribution Free music for non-commercial use from https://www.fesliyanstudios.com
A look back at the previous episode of Literal Literature, 'Silence of the Lambs'. Join Sam and Howard as they go through Reviewdledoodledoos, take on a Quiz and listen to some bloops and goofs!Hosts: Sam Sheldon and Howard GraterTwitter: https://twitter.com/LiteralLitPodInstagram: @literalliteraturepodEmail: literalliterature.podcast@gmail.com
What if 'Silence of the Lambs' wasn't a classic novel written by Thomas Harris, but a hard hitting and gritty True Crime Podcast hosted by award winning Documentarian Stewart Vocal-Fry? Join Comedy Performers Howard Grater and Sam Sheldon as they present their version of 'Silence of the Lambs', based solely on the title.Hosts: Sam Sheldon and Howard Grater'Silence of the Lambs' Written by: Howard GraterAdditional Voices: Harriett NevilleTwitter: https://twitter.com/LiteralLitPodInstagram: @LiteralLiteraturePodEmail: literalliterature.podcast@gmail.comMusic and Sound Effect AttributionFree music for non-commercial use from https://www.fesliyanstudios.com
A look back at the previous episode of Literal Literature, 'Tom Jones'. Join Howard and Sam as they go through Reviewdledoodledoos, take on a Quiz and celebrate the return of everyones favourite segement, 'Howard Loves His Neighbours'!Hosts: Howard Grater and Sam SheldonTwitter: https://twitter.com/LiteralLitPodInstagram: @literalliteraturepodEmail: literalliterature.podcast@gmail.com
What if 'Tom Jones' wasn't a classic novel written by H. Fielding Hall, but Music Documentary looking back at the so called true stories behind the biggest hits of Welsh singing legend Tom Jones? Join Comedy Performers Howard Grater and Sam Sheldon as they present their version of 'Tom Jones', based solely on the title.Hosts: Howard Grater and Sam Sheldon'Tom Jones' Written by: Sam SheldonAdditional Voices: Harriett NevilleTwitter: https://twitter.com/LiteralLitPodInstagram: @LiteralLiteraturePodEmail: literalliterature.podcast@gmail.comMusic and Sound Effect Attribution Free music for non-commercial use from https://www.fesliyanstudios.comGymnopedie No. 3 Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0
A Look back at the previous episode of Literal Literature, 'No Country For Old Men'. Join Sam and Howard as they go through Reviewdledoodledoos, listen to Howards original music and of course take on a quiz!Hosts: Sam Sheldon and Howard GraterTwitter: https://twitter.com/LiteralLitPodInstagram: @literalliteraturepodEmail: literalliterature.podcast@gmail.comFree music for non-commercial use from https://www.fesliyanstudios.com
What if 'No Country For Old Men' wasn't a classic novel written by Cormac McCarthy, but a Heist Movie starring Hipsters, Old Actors and a Royal? Join Comedy Performers Howard Grater and Sam Sheldon as they present their version of 'No Country for Old Men', based solely on the title.Hosts: Sam Sheldon and Howard Grater'No Country for Old Men' Written By Howard GraterAdditional Voices: Harriett NevilleTwitter: https://twitter.com/LiteralLitPodInstagram: @LiteralLiteraturePodEmail: literalliterature.podcast@gmail.comMusic and Sound Effect Attribution Free music for non-commercial use from https://www.fesliyanstudios.com
A Look back at the previous episode of Literal Literature, 'The Grapes of Wrath'. Join Howard and Sam as they go through Reviewdledoodledoos, attempt dolphin impressions and of course take on a quiz!Hosts: Sam Sheldon and Howard GraterTwitter: https://twitter.com/LiteralLitPodInstagram: @literalliteraturepodEmail: literalliterature.podcast@gmail.comFree music for non-commercial use from https://www.fesliyanstudios.com
What if 'The Grapes of Wrath' wasn't a classic novel written by John Steinbeck, but a story about The Pope, The Trumps and a Sinful bowl of Fruit? Join Comedy Performers Howard Grater and Sam Sheldon as they present their version of 'The Grapes of Wrath', based solely on the title.Hosts: Howard Grater and Sam Sheldon'The Grapes of Wrath' Written by: Sam SheldonAdditional Voices: Harriett NevilleGuest Starring: The Mockbusters: Jack Ayers and Matthew Biddulph Follow Mockbuster on Twitter!: @MockbustersPodAnd Listen to Mockbusters Here!: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/mockbusters/id1528735050Twitter: https://twitter.com/LiteralLitPodInstagram: @LiteralLiteraturePodEmail: literalliterature.podcast@gmail.comMusic and Sound Effect Attribution Free music for non-commercial use from https://www.fesliyanstudios.comCrowd Noise: dersuperanton: https://freesound.org/people/dersuperanton/sounds/437645/Happy Birthday Song / Happy, Background (No Copyright Music)Video Link: https://youtu.be/2lyz4q-Zrpk
WARNING!: This episode is rated S for Saucy and is a little NSFW!A Look back at the previous episode of Literal Literature, '50 Shades of Grey'. Join Sam and Howard as they go through Reviewdledoodledoos, discuss Erotic Fiction and attempt Morrissey Impressions!Hosts: Sam Sheldon and Howard GraterTwitter: https://twitter.com/LiteralLitPodInstagram: @literalliteraturepodEmail: literalliterature.podcast@gmail.comFree music for non-commercial use from https://www.fesliyanstudios.com
WARNING!: This episode is rated R for Raunchy and a little NSFW!What if '50 Shades of Grey' wasn't a hugely successful Erotic novel written by E. L James, but a story of a clueless Sci Fi fan, sunglasses and sex hungry guests. Join Comedy Performers Sam Sheldon and Howard Grater as they present their version of '50 Shades of Grey', based solely on the title.Hosts: Sam Sheldon and Howard Grater'50 Shades of Grey' Written by: Howard GraterAdditional Voices: Grace Cheatle and Harriett NevilleTwitter: https://twitter.com/LiteralLitPodInstagram: @LiteralLiteraturePodEmail: literalliterature.podcast@gmail.comFree music for non-commercial use from https://www.fesliyanstudios.comFree sound effects from https://www.fesliyanstudios.com
A Look back at the previous episode of Literal Literature, 'Little Women'. Join Sam and Howard as they go through Reviewdledoodledoos, discuss Conspiracy Theories and take part in Two Quizzes! Hosts: Howard Grater and Sam SheldonTwitter: https://twitter.com/LiteralLitPodInstagram: @literalliteraturepodEmail: literalliterature.podcast@gmail.com
What if 'Little Women' wasn't a classic novel written by Louisa May Alcott, but a Conspiracy Theory Action Adventure starring David Icke and Alex Jones? Join Comedy Performers Howard Grater and Sam Sheldon as they present their version of 'Little Women', based solely on the title.Hosts: Howard Grater, Sam SheldonAdditional Voices: Harriett NevilleGuest Starring: Adam Scott Pringle'Little Women' Written by: Sam SheldonFree music for non-commercial use from https://www.fesliyanstudios.comTwitter: https://twitter.com/LiteralLitPodInstagram: @LiteralLiteraturePodListen to 'What's the Chat' with Adam Scott Pringle here: https://anchor.fm/adam-scott-pringle
A Look back at the previous episode of Literal Literature, 'Lord Of The Flies'. Join Sam and Howard as they go through Reviewdledoodledoos, super smooth Segways, bloops, goofs and of course a quiz!Hosts: Howard Grater and Sam SheldonTwitter: https://twitter.com/LiteralLitPodInstagram: @literalliteraturepod
What if 'Lord Of The Flies' wasn't a classic novel written by William Golding but an epic competition featuring an embattled Jeff Goldblum? Join Comedy Performers Sam Sheldon and Howard Grater as they present their version of 'Lord of The Flies', based solely on the title.Hosts: Sam Sheldon, Howard Grater 'Lord Of The Flies' Written by: Howard GraterTwitter: https://twitter.com/LiteralLitPodInstagram: @LiteralLiteraturePod
A Look back at the previous episode of Literal Literature, 'A Farewell to Arms'. Join Howard and Sam as they go through Reviewdledoodledoos, Discuss Sylvester Stallone and Arnold Schwarzenegger and take part in a Quiz which involves some of the worst impressions you have ever heard!Hosts: Howard Grater and Sam SheldonTwitter: https://twitter.com/LiteralLitPodInstagram: @literalliteraturepod
What if 'A Farewell To Arms' wasn't a classic novel written by Ernest Hemingway, but a tragedy about an Insurance Salesman losing his Arms? Join Comedy Performers Howard Grater and Sam Sheldon as they present their version of 'A Farewell to Arms', based solely on the title.Link for Voice for TV: https://shows.acast.com/voicefortv/Hosts: Sam Sheldon, Howard Grater Additional Voices: Harriett NevilleGuest Starring: Andy and Luke from 'Voice for TV''A Farewell To Arms' Written by: Sam SheldonTwitter: https://twitter.com/LiteralLitPodInstagram: @LiteralLiteraturePod
A Look back at the previous episode of Literal Literature, 'Green Eggs and Ham'. Join Sam and Howard as they look at terrible reviews of the children's classic, delve into ridiculous discussions and attempt a seemingly impossible (for Sam), quiz!Hosts: Sam Sheldon and Howard GraterTwitter: https://twitter.com/LiteralLitPodInstagram: @literalliteraturepod
What if 'Green Eggs and Ham' wasn't a classic children's book, but an epic poem involving famous TV Chefs? Join Comedy Performers Howard Grater and Sam Sheldon as they present their version of the Dr Seuss classic, based solely on the title.Hosts: Sam Sheldon, Howard Grater Additional Voices: Harriett NevilleGreen Eggs and Ham Written By: Howard GraterTwitter: https://twitter.com/LiteralLitPodInstagram: @LiteralLiteraturePodSound Effects Provided By:Pots, Pans, Trash Can Banging: volivieri: https://freesound.org/people/volivieri/sounds/80136/Wooden Door Smash Open: Eneasz: https://freesound.org/people/Eneasz/sounds/161873/Front Door Closing: Inspector J: https://freesound.org/people/InspectorJ/sounds/431118/Rattle: demote: https://freesound.org/people/dermotte/sounds/160674/Explosion: Iwiploppenisse: https://freesound.org/people/Iwiploppenisse/sounds/156031/Night Party Crowd Singing: uair01: https://freesound.org/people/uair01/sounds/161808/
A Look back at the second episode of Literal Literature, 'Life of Pi'. Join Howard and Sam as they look at terrible Amazon reviews of the novel, further discussions about just what is the national dish of Australia and even a whole new game show hosted by a special guest star!Hosts: Howard Grater and Sam SheldonTwitter: https://twitter.com/LiteralLitPodInstagram: @literalliteraturepod
What if 'Life of Pi' wasn't a Man Booker Prize winning Novel, but was in fact a Louis Theroux Documentary on Pies? Join Comedy Performers Sam Sheldon and Howard Grater as they present their version of the Yann Martel modern classic, based solely on the title.Hosts: Sam Sheldon, Howard Grater Additional Voices: Harriett NevilleLife of Pi(e) Written By: Sam SheldonTwitter: https://twitter.com/LiteralLitPodInstagram: @LiteralLiteraturePodSound Effects Provided By:Ambience, Large Crowd A: Inspector J https://freesound.org/people/InspectorJ/sounds/403180/Crowd Cheering Pack: Gregor Quendel: https://freesound.org/people/GregorQuendel/sounds/481780/Ambience Machine Factory: Inspector J: https://freesound.org/people/InspectorJ/sounds/385943/Shop Door Bell Sounds: 3bagbrew: https://freesound.org/people/3bagbrew/sounds/57743/Zombie Monster Scream: redafs https://freesound.org/people/redafs/sounds/348310/Screaming 2: Owly-bee https://freesound.org/people/owly-bee/sounds/415353/Ambience Warehouse: caseymoura: https://freesound.org/people/caseymoura/sounds/445490/Dripping Slow: Inspector J: https://freesound.org/people/InspectorJ/sounds/343762/
A look back at the very first episode of Literal Literature with discussions, songs, bloopers and a sneak peek at the second episode!Hosts: Sam Sheldon and Howard GraterTwitter: https://twitter.com/LiteralLitPod
The Novel Moby Dick is a story about a Whale. This story is not. Join Comedy Performers Sam Sheldon and Howard Grater as they present their version of the Herman Melville Classic based solely on the title.Hosts: Sam Sheldon, Howard Grater Additional Voices: Harriett NevilleMoby, Dick Written By: Howard GraterTwitter: https://twitter.com/LiteralLitPodSound Effects By:Door, Front, Opening Inspector J https://freesound.org/people/InspectorJ/sounds/431117/FX_EMail_Received_01.wav PeteBarry https://freesound.org/people/PeteBarry/sounds/493780/Cookery Crash Paulw2k https://freesound.org/people/paulw2k/sounds/195208/Car Door Slam The Shaggy Freak https://freesound.org/people/theshaggyfreak/sounds/276271/Thunder, Very Close, Rain, A.wav Inspector J https://freesound.org/people/InspectorJ/sounds/360328/
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