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WINNOW: A Couple’s Close Reading of the Iliad and Odyssey

Hosted by Owen and Isabella Gemmer · 🇺🇸 US · EN · 69 episodes

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Welcome to WINNOW, a podcast where Owen and Isabella Gemmer read, recap, and discuss Homer’s two epic poems. New episodes every Friday will each cover one chapter. Whether you’re a first time Homer reader or are already a fan, we hope there will be something for you along the way.

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Owen and Isabella Gemmer hosts WINNOW: A Couple’s Close Reading of the Iliad and Odyssey, a arts show with 69 episodes published.

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Odyssey Book 21 Audiobook with Text (Butler Translation)

Jun 7, 202618m0

Enjoy Book 21 of Homer's Odyssey. These audiobooks are also available on YouTube with text on-screen. Thank you to Project Gutenberg for the full text of the Samuel Butler (1900) translation. Narrated by Owen Gemmer.

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It's not looking good for the suitors *foreshadowing* | Odyssey Book 20

Jun 5, 202644mEp. 20S2

This episode we're talking about foreshadowing. How is it used effectively in stories? How is it used in the Odyssey? Does knowing the suitors' fate make the story experience better or worse? Listen to Book 21 of the Ody

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Odyssey Book 20 Audiobook with Text (Butler Translation)

May 31, 202616m0

Enjoy Book 20 of Homer's Odyssey. These audiobooks are also available on YouTube with text on-screen. Thank you to Project Gutenberg for the full text of the Samuel Butler (1900) translation. Narrated by Owen Gemmer.

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Penelope might be smarter than Odysseus | Odyssey Book 19

May 29, 202655mEp. 19S2

In Book 19 of the Odyssey we get to see Odysseus and Penelope's first conversation, but it is not a reunion. And we ask the hot questions: Does Penelope recognize Odysseus? And if she does, why doesn't she say anything?

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Odyssey Book 19 Audiobook with Text (Butler Translation)

May 24, 202626m0

Enjoy Book 19 of Homer's Odyssey. These audiobooks are also available on YouTube with text on-screen. Thank you to Project Gutenberg for the full text of the Samuel Butler (1900) translation. Narrated by Owen Gemmer.

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Odysseus and his Massive Thighs | Odyssey Book 18

May 22, 202634mEp. 18S2

Odysseus begins to make small moves in the palace in Book 18 of the Odyssey. Thigh reveal! And Penelope scams the suitors for more gifts. Listen to Book 19 of the Odyssey to be prepared for next week's episode on YouTube

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Odyssey Book 18 Audiobook with Text (Butler Translation)

May 17, 202618m0

Enjoy Book 18 of Homer's Odyssey. These audiobooks are also available on YouTube with text on-screen. Thank you to Project Gutenberg for the full text of the Samuel Butler (1900) translation. Narrated by Owen Gemmer.

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The saddest part of the Odyssey | Odyssey Book 17

May 15, 202639mEp. 17S2

In Book 17 of the Odyssey Odysseus enters the palace. But he is not greeted kindly. He is kicked and chairs are thrown at him. But one loyal canine seems to remember the master of the house, Argos. Join us as we discuss

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They let kids read this book! | Lord of the Flies

May 13, 202647m0

Welcome to the Lord of the Flies bonus episode. Watch this episode on YouTube. Check out our bonus podcast on Patreon, CHONKERS a mini podcast about thick books Thank you to Nat Copeland for our theme song. Edited by Isa

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Odyssey Book 17 Audiobook with Text (Butler Translation)

May 10, 202625m0

Enjoy Book 17 of Homer's Odyssey. These audiobooks are also available on YouTube with text on-screen. Thank you to Project Gutenberg for the full text of the Samuel Butler (1900) translation. Narrated by Owen Gemmer.

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That's my BOY! | Odyssey Book 16

May 8, 202639mEp. 16S2

The reunion that you've all been waiting for! Father and son are together again. But why does Odysseus wait so long to reveal his identity to Telemachus? You may notice that the audio is a little choppy in the middle of

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Odyssey Book 16 Audiobook with Text (Butler Translation)

May 3, 202619m0

Enjoy Book 16 of Homer's Odyssey. These audiobooks are also available on YouTube with text on-screen. Thank you to Project Gutenberg for the full text of the Samuel Butler (1900) translation. Narrated by Owen Gemmer.

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Telemachus: Far From Home | Odyssey Book 15

May 1, 202632mEp. 15S2

In Book 15 of the Odyssey, Telemachus makes his way back home, picking up a fugitive on the way. Meanwhile Odysseus hears Eumaeus's backstory. You may notice that the audio is a little choppy in the middle of this episod

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Odyssey Book 15 Audiobook with Text (Butler Translation)

Apr 26, 202622m0

Enjoy Book 15 of Homer's Odyssey. These audiobooks are also available on YouTube with text on-screen. Thank you to Project Gutenberg for the full text of the Samuel Butler (1900) translation. Narrated by Owen Gemmer.

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The first person Odysseus meets in Ithaca (not the suitors) | Odyssey Book 14

Apr 24, 202635mEp. 14S2

The first people Odysseus meets in Ithaca are not the suitors, not Penelope, but a lowly swineherd. Join us as we discuss Eumaeus in this episode. Who is he? What does he represent? Listen to Book 15 of the Odyssey to be

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Odyssey Book 14 Audiobook with Text (Butler Translation)

Apr 19, 202623m0

Enjoy Book 14 of Homer's Odyssey. These audiobooks are also available on YouTube with text on-screen. Thank you to Project Gutenberg for the full text of the Samuel Butler (1900) translation. Narrated by Owen Gemmer.

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Odysseus returns home, but doesn't recognize Ithaca | Odyssey Book 13

Apr 17, 202624mEp. 13S2

Join us as we discuss Book 13 of Homer's Odyssey. Odysseus has made it to Ithaca, but he doesn't recognize home immediately. Listen to Book 14 of the Odyssey to be prepared for next week's episode on YouTube. Watch this

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Odyssey Book 13 Audiobook with Text (Butler Translation)

Apr 12, 202618m0

Enjoy Book 13 of Homer's Odyssey. These audiobooks are also available on YouTube with text on-screen. Thank you to Project Gutenberg for the full text of the Samuel Butler (1900) translation. Narrated by Owen Gemmer.

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Nothing could stop the crew from returning home, except Odysseus | Odyssey Book 12

Apr 10, 202640mEp. 12S2

Join us as we discuss Book 12 of the Odyssey, where all of Odysseus's crew dies from eating the Cattle of Helios. Whose fault is this? Who is to blame for their deaths? Listen to Book 13 of the Odyssey to be prepared for

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Odyssey Book 12 Audiobook with Text (Butler Translation)

Apr 5, 202620m0

Enjoy Book 12 of Homer's Odyssey. These audiobooks are also available on YouTube with text on-screen. Thank you to Project Gutenberg for the full text of the Samuel Butler (1900) translation. Narrated by Owen Gemmer.

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