Listening to Literature

Fri. 12:06 ET-Today we recognize “celebrity” and “actor” as two separate vocations – many instantly recognizable celebrities have few acting credits. Marilyn Monroe was both, and may be the most successful ever at doing both at once. This week, Leigh Rich and P. T. Bridgeport chat with Amanda Konkle, author of Some Kind Of Mirror: Creating Marilyn Monroe. Marilyn was a deft actress, both on the set and especially, in the role of a celebrity. Yet because of her celebrity role, many downplay her skills as a cinema actress. How good was she really? Dr. Konkle will cover those subjects and more. Join us. 05/03/2019

Today we recognize “celebrity” and “actor” as two...

Fri. 12:06 pm ET-…this is an ill-conceived nostalgia award wrenched from the rancid prostates of senile, gibbering hippies.” In 2016, the Nobel committee awarded the prize for literature to Bob Dylan. Not everyone applauded the award. Many of the disenchanted were themselves writers. Where does poetry end and lyrics begin? Is it merely the presence or absence of music? This week, Leigh Rich and P.T. Bridgeport will discuss the difference, with the help of resident musicologist Brian Renner. The 1960’s and 70’s saw the rise of rich, poignant lyrics from a host of sources – Bob Dylan, Joni Mitchell, Paul Simon, and John Lennon, among many others. At the same time, poetry seemed to lose its way. Do the major poets of that era really include musicians? The Nobel Committee seems to think so. Brian, Leigh, and P.T. will try to work it on out. Join us this week at 12:06 pm. 04/26/2019

“…this is an ill-conceived nostalgia award wrenched from...

Fri. 12:06 pm ET-Leigh Rich is away accomplishing significant academic endeavors. This week Professor Barbara Fertig joins P. T. Bridgeport for an exploration of the poetry of Walcott and Akhmatova. different circumstances. Each, when they looked beyond their surroundings, contributed sharp insights into what it means to be human.04/19/2019

It’s hard to think of two poets from...

Fri. 12:06 pm ET-People are terrestrial creatures, but human life only started to reach its potential when it ventured out on the ocean – for food, trade, or simply adventure. The sea seems to bring out the best in humanity – and the worst. Many sea stories are well known – Moby Dick, 20,000 Leagues Under The Sea, Kon-Tiki, Captains Courageous, Mutiny On The Bounty, The Old Man and the Sea… This week, Leigh and P. T. survey their favorite stories about living in and around the salt water. 04/12/2019

People are terrestrial creatures, but human life only...

Fri. 12:06 pm ET-Traditionally, libraries have been book repositories. Today, they are much more – they can be community centers, convenient portals to city services, adult education centers, and sources for information that doesn’t exist in books. With “The Library Book” by Susan Orlean as a focus, Leigh and P. T. chat with DougFrazier about what the library means today – some things may surprise you. 03/29/2019.

Traditionally, libraries have been book repositories. Today, they...

Fri. 12:06 pm ET-This week, Leigh and PT chat with Emily Testa, the current Editor-In-Chief of Savannah Magazine. Emily is a talented writer herself, having contributed articles on a wide variety of subjects for Savannah – music, fashion, cuisine, and architecture, to name a few. In her capacity of Editor In Chief, she guides the look and sensibility of the magazine. We’ll chat about writing, editing, and especially, the unique Savannah environment and the pleasures of living here. Join us this Friday at 12:06 pm to 1 pm. 03/22/2019

This week, Leigh and PT chat with Emily...

Fri. 12:06 pm ET- New York, London, Paris, New Orleans, even Savannah… many books, fiction and non-fiction, use the city and the subject or as a character. In fiction, the city can be a hero sometimes, but it can also be a villain. Leigh and PT will discuss books where they think the city is a character, or even the main character. 03/08/2019

New York, London, Paris, New Orleans, even Savannah…...

Fri. 12:05 pm ET-This week, Leigh and P.T. take you to a small, murderous village in Provence, a salamander’s lair, from England to Italy in the 16th Century, and who knows where else. They go off the shelf, talking about books that have impressed them lately. So bring your Kevlar vest, hip boots and hiking shoes – you may need them. 03/01/2019

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Fri. 12:06 pm ET – OFF THE SHELF. This week, hosts Leigh Rich and P.T. Bridgeport review books they’ve read lately, discuss a few things that they have both read, and pass some tips along on what listeners might want to pick up. You may hear about W. Edwards Deming, Peter and Rosemary Grant, Tony Judt, or Bernd Heinrich. If P.T. forgets his meds, you may also hear about Rex The Wonder Marmot, the Classic Comics version of Remembrances Of Things Past, and deconstructing The Poky Little Puppy. 02/22/2019

This week, hosts Leigh Rich and P.T. Bridgeport...

Fri. 12:06 pm ET- This week Leigh and P.T. continue their review of authors and books at the Savannah Book Festival. The keynote address is at 6 pm, and over 40 authors will talk about their books on Saturday, at several locations around three of Savannah’s historic squares. This year, P.T. will continue his tradition of not participating in the marathon on the same day. Join the exuberant Leigh Rich and the unfatigued P.T. Bridgeport this Friday at 12:06 pm for Listening To Literature 2. 02/15/2019

This week Leigh and P.T. continue their review...