Episodes

  • 06 Freddy the Politician
    Jan 16 2023

    We continue to discuss the Freddy the Pig series, by Walter R. Brooks, illustrated by Kurt Weise. In this episode, we talk about book #6: Freddy the Politician.

    In this episode…

    -Ethan’s rabbit hole (…I mean… nostalgia)

    -A Foreward Discussion

    -”Where are Ella and Everett?”

    -Math with Mr. Brooks.

    -The Weapon of Laughter.

    -”What about Bugs?”

    Your hosts:

    • Josiah Willitz

    • Michael Lilienthal

    • Ethan Bartlett

    Music by Josiah Willitz, Lyrics from Freddy Goes to Florida.

    Thanks to Olivia Marth for our Logo & Podcast Art!

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    Less than 1 minute
  • 05 The Clockwork Twin
    Jan 3 2023

    Our fifth meeting to discuss the Freddy the Pig series, by Walter R. Brooks, illustrated by Kurt Weise. In this episode, we talk about book #5: The Clockwork Twin.

    In this episode…

    -Ethan, once again, has nothing to say

    -John Davison Rockefeller

    -The problematic gypsy passage

    -Corporate punishment

    -Masonry

    -Adoniram and Hermione

    -We rank the books

    -We acknowledge comments

    Your hosts:

    • Josiah Willitz

    • Michael Lilienthal

    • Ethan Bartlett

    Music by Josiah Willitz, Lyrics from Freddy Goes to Florida.

    Thanks to Olivia Marth for our Logo & Podcast Art!

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    Less than 1 minute
  • 04 The Story of Freginald
    Jul 4 2022

    Our fourth meeting to discuss the Freddy the Pig series, by Walter R. Brooks, illustrated by Kurt Weise. In this episode, we talk about book #4: The Story of Freginald.

    In this episode…

    -Josiah needs to work on starting podcasts.

    -Ethan has nothing to say.

    -Josiah and Ethan both feel the need to add to Michael’s history report.

    -Chapter 1: ”A Boy Named Sue”

    -The Confederacy is finally defeated.

    -Freddy FINALLY shows up.

    -Ethan brings in Herodotus.

    From the editor: For any who have been listening from when we started and have been waiting for more episodes— my apologies for taking a year long (plus) sabbatical.

    Your hosts:

    • Josiah Willitz

    • Michael Lilienthal

    • Ethan Bartlett

    Music by Josiah Willitz, Lyrics from Freddy Goes to Florida.

    Thanks to Olivia Marth for our Logo & Podcast Art!

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    Less than 1 minute
  • 03 Freddy The Detective
    May 10 2021

    Our third meeting to discuss the Freddy the Pig series, by Walter R. Brooks, illustrated by Kurt Weise. In this episode, we talk about book #3: Freddy The Detective.

    These kids books have been influential since the first one came out in the 1920s. Over 2 dozen books exist in the series, and your hosts will read and discuss all of them.

    The discussion follows the basic outline:

    1. Ethan’s Nostalgia Corner

    2. Michael’s Historical Background

    3. Josiah’s Plot Summary

    4. General Discussion, and One-Liners

    The editor wishes to apologize profusely for the delay in posting this recording. Multiple major life events have taken place since the last upload.

    Your hosts:

    • Josiah Willitz

    • Michael Lilienthal

    • Ethan Bartlett

    Music by Josiah Willitz, Lyrics from Freddy Goes to Florida.

    Thanks to Olivia Marth for our Logo & Podcast Art!

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    Less than 1 minute
  • Freddy Goes to a Podcast Promo
    Feb 10 2021

    The basics of our new podcast: Freddy Goes to a Podcast.

    Your hosts:

    • Josiah Willitz

    • Michael Lilienthal

    • Ethan Bartlett

    Music by Josiah Willitz.

    Thanks to Olivia Marth for our Logo & Podcast Art!

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    Less than 1 minute
  • 02 Freddy Goes to The North Pole
    Feb 9 2021

    Our second meeting to discuss the Freddy the Pig series, by Walter R. Brooks, illustrated by Kurt Weise. In this episode, we talk about book #2: Freddy Goes to the North Pole.

    These kids books have been influential since the first one came out in the 1920s. Over 2 dozen books exist in the series, and your hosts will read and discuss all of them.

    The discussion follows the basic outline:

    1. Ethan’s Nostalgia Corner

    2. Michael’s Historical Background

    3. Josiah’s Plot Summary

    4. General Discussion, and One-Liners

    Your hosts:

    • Josiah Willitz

    • Michael Lilienthal

    • Ethan Bartlett

    Music by Josiah Willitz, Lyrics from Freddy Goes to Florida.

    Thanks to Olivia Marth for our Logo & Podcast Art!

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    Less than 1 minute
  • 01 Freddy Goes to Florida
    Dec 3 2020

    It’s the first in the Freddy the Pig series, by Walter R. Brooks, illustrated by Kurt Weise.

    These kids books have been influential since the first one came out in the 1920s. Over 2 dozen books exist in the series, and your hosts will read and discuss all of them.

    The discussion follows the basic outline:

    Ethan’s Nostalgia Corner

    Michael’s Historical Background

    Josiah’s Plot Summary

    General Discussion, and One-Liners

    Your hosts:

    Josiah Willitz

    Michael Lilienthal

    Ethan Bartlett

    Music by Josiah Willitz, Lyrics from Freddy Goes to Florida.

    Thanks to Olivia Marth for our Logo & Podcast Art!

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    1 hr and 16 mins