Chapter 1: Loomings
Yes! Technically, this IS a Premium Episode, but I’m on the road and didn’t want to leave you alone during the pause – plus, this book is too good not to share!
And if that weren’t enough, the glorious BJ Harrison of Classic Tales Podcast is our book reader! A HUGE thank you to you, BJ! More from him here: https://audiobooklibrarycard.com/ (it’s ALL great!)
If that ain’t premium, I’ve never seen premium.
So enjoy the Freebie and let us know what you think in the comments!
00:00 Intro
00:17 Start of book talk – Why Heather Feared The White Whale
02:50 This book was written in 1850 (you’re going to need the reminder)
04:30 Melville the Whaler
06:20 Melville’s first (and only) Bestseller: Typee
08:20 Melville’s Obsession
11:20 Melville: NOT the Kill-joy you thought he was
13:40 How the book starts
15:00 Why Ishmael?
17:36 Start of Words You’ll Need to Know
18:50 Connex to Washington Irving and Walt Whitman
23:47 Florida Man Spotted! (only sort of joking)
44:38 Chapter audio
1:00:12 Post-chapter booktalk
1:04:47 Outro: The Merry Minuet by the Kingston Trio
CHAPTER 1: Loomings
—Aaron’s classic response to the first four chapters, “I don’t know why people say this book is dry—it’s ALL ABOUT WATER!” 😉
—The Map of the Pequod’s Journey: http://www.powermobydick.com/images/Path_of_Pequod_full.jpg
Happy listening!
Intro music: Upon a Nameless Tide by Aaron Ordover
Outro: The Little Minuet by The Kingston Trio
FULL TEXT Shownotes
- Intro music: Upon a Nameless Tide by Aaron Ordover
- Outro: The Little Merry Minuet by The Kingston Trio
