#12 – Tom Sawyer Abroad

Long time listener Tim Everson joins us once again to discuss Tom Sawyer Abroad, the very real follow-up to Huckleberry Finn. Was this actually written by Mark Twain? Why haven't we heard of this literary achievement? Why must we once again be subjected to Tom Sawyer's insufferable personality?Tim seeks to answer these questions, as well as pitch us his ideas for the Cinematic Twainiverse.

Follow us on Twitter at @TsundokuPod for extra tidbits that don't make it into the episodes! Music by Veltpunch.

#13 – The Gospel According to Peanuts

This week, Leif digs through a theological text that pretends to be about the Peanuts comic strip. You can hear the resignation dripping from his voice throughout the episode. You can also hear the clips in audio as technical issues are had. Bear with us, but we didn't feel like re-recording for a book like this.

Follow us on Twitter at @TsundokuPod for extra tidbits that don't make it into the episodes! Music by Veltpunch.

#14 – The Chronicles of Narnia

Wrapping up Jesus June and July is Emily reading the entirety of the Chronicles of Narnia! And most of them are good! Leif and Emily discuss religion, mythology, racism, and of course, which of the movies are good or not.

Follow us on Twitter at @TsundokuPod for extra tidbits that don't make it into the episodes! Music by Veltpunch.

#15 – Dune

What do you know, a new episode! This time, Leif discusses Dune, Frank Herbert's Sci-Fi classic. His dad, Kent Nelson, comes along for the ride, providing knowledge and shame as Leif once again reads an undeserved present. We discuss the famous book, the infamous movie, and religion in science fiction. Follow us on Twitter at @TsundokuPod for extra tidbits that don't make it into the episodes! Music by Veltpunch.

#16 – Dark Places

In a show about unread books, some books can be read, and left unfinished. Emily discusses Gillian Flynn's Dark Places, from the same author of Gone Girl and Sharp Objects. We discuss likable characters, film adaptations, and what to do when reading gets boring.

Follow us on Twitter at @TsundokuPod for extra tidbits that don't make it into the episodes! Music by Veltpunch.

#17 – Redemption (Bonus Episode)

Believe or not, we do occasionally read the books we have just bought. Emily and Leif give their apologies for an irregular schedule by letting you know what they've been reading and playing. Emily discusses buying and eating local foods, and contrasting soothing and frustrating games. Leif talks about unrealistic sci-fi, realistic sci-fi, and wondrous sci-fi. Finally, they try and figure out what's wrong with their priorities.

Follow us on Twitter at @TsundokuPod for extra tidbits that don't make it into the episodes! Music by Veltpunch.

#18 – Ready Player One and 372 Pages We'll Never Get Back

In this episode, Leif tries to talk about the podcast 372 Pages We'll Never Get Back, but just ends up talking about Ready Player One, the bestseller by Ernest Cline. Leif and Emily talk about 80s film, 80s movies, and 80s cinema. They also reflect on how their trivia knowledge makes them better people.

Follow us on Twitter at @TsundokuPod for extra tidbits that don't make it into the episodes! Music by Veltpunch.

#19 – Celeste

This time, it's Emily's turn to discuss a gift that was appreciated a little late. That gift was Celeste, the pixel-platformer with a killer soundtrack and killer levels. We discuss difficulty and accessibility in videogames, and that's about it. No list of three for you this time around. Don't worry, it'll be back.

Follow us on Twitter at @TsundokuPod for extra tidbits that don't make it into the episodes! Music by Veltpunch.

#20 – The Forge of God

This week, Leif gets to enjoy a book, even when it's super depressing! Leif read The Forge of God, by Greg Bear, which he found on the Humble Bundle site. Leif and Emily discuss alien invasions, how non-political presidents in fiction are, and how depressing climate change can be.

Follow us on Twitter at @TsundokuPod for extra tidbits that don't make it into the episodes! Music by Veltpunch.

#21 – The Adventure Zone: Here There Be Gerblins

Emily gets a turn at a comic book! She talks about the Adventure Zone graphic novel and the podcast it was borne from. Leif and Emily talk Dungeons and Dragons, the McElroy Family, and fickle preferences.

Follow us on Twitter at @TsundokuPod for extra tidbits that don't make it into the episodes! Music by Veltpunch.

Copyright 2021