Herrick and Cooley discuss the life and death stakes of crappy parenting, gender politics, and lion musk while unpacking the ghoulish tale of The Veldt, a story of kids gone bad. Really, really bad. Also, they chug Carlsberg beer because it gets hot on the African veldt and nothing refreshes quite like some colonialist brew.

Episode 3: Whoever Smelt It, Veldt It

Ever wonder what your high school English teacher would say about literature if she was a little buzzed? Then Keep It Lit is the podcast for you! Each week, former teacher Laura Herrick invites a friend to stop by to discuss a compelling short story while knocking back a few tasty themed cocktails.

Wrapping up our series on Dorothy Parker, we review the 1994 movie "Dorothy Parker and the Vicious Circle." Despite the star-studded cast list, it's a real stinker, but that didn't stop us from talking about it for over an hour. 

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The Queen of Quips takes a Seat at the Round Table: Part 4

It's Part 3!! Dorothy Parker becomes an Oscar-nomintated screenwriter, a political activist, and an indigent dog lady.

The Queen of Quips takes a Seat at the Round Table: Part 3

This week we're discussing the Algonquin Round Table and the tragic love life of Dorothy Parker. Is she just that annoying Facebook friend who posts status updates like, "Sigh..." or "Rough day..." in a pathetic bid for attention, or was she a lonely, desperate woman who deserved better treatment by both her friends and the critics? Listen and decide for yourself!

The Queen of Quips takes a Seat at the Round Table: Part 2

We wrap up our discussion of Ernest Hemingway in Part 3, covering his final years and exploring the family legacy of both genius and tragedy.

What's Papa-ing?: Part 3

Part 2 of our discussion of Ernest Hemingway's life, focusing on his time in Key West, WWII, and a few new wives. 

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Episode 3: Whoever Smelt It, Veldt It

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