Episode 112- My Anthem by Christina Grimmie (#LGMusicWeek) Literary Gladiators 2026-09-29 | Episode 112- My Anthem by Christina Grimmie (#LGMusicWeek)
Episode 426- Winnie the Pooh by A.A. Milne Literary Gladiators 2024-10-19 | Specifically the first book in the Winnie the Pooh series.Panel: Cyndi, Dan, Ari, JoshDiscussion Starter: AriCategory: Book/NovelSupport us on Patreon: patreon.com/literary_gladiators
Episode 425- The Raven by Edgar Allan Poe Literary Gladiators 2024-10-12 | Panel: Ari, Jesi, Dan, JoshDiscussion Starter: AriCategory: PoemSupport us on Patreon: patreon.com/literary_gladiators
Cyndis First TBR Literary Gladiators 2024-10-05 | Cyndi talks about the books on her TBR.You can find Cyndi's playlist here: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLoZ3V9UVtqzrFdd-VOWAcBBh5mBOeKKvfSupport us on Patreon: patreon.com/literary_gladiators
Episode 424- Secret of the Pink Pokemon by Tracey West Literary Gladiators 2024-10-05 | Panel: Ari, JoshDiscussion Starter: AriCategory: Book/NovelSupport us on Patreon: patreon.com/literary_gladiators
Episode 423- Escape from Appalachia: Tennessee Ghost Story by William Morris Literary Gladiators 2024-09-28 | Panel: Larry, Jesi, Ari, JoshDiscussion Starter: JesiCategory: Short Story/Short WorkYou can find this short story here: themoonlitroad.com/escape-appalachia-tennessee-ghost-storySupport us on Patreon: patreon.com/literary_gladiators
Episode 422- Born to Be Hanged by Keith Thomson Literary Gladiators 2024-09-21 | Panel: Larry, Jesi, JoshDiscussion Starter: JesiCategory: Book/NovelSupport us on Patreon: patreon.com/literary_gladiators
Cyndi Reviews The Summer of Broken Rules by K.L. Walther Literary Gladiators 2024-09-14 | Cyndi reviews The Summer of Broken Rules, a book written by K.L. Walther.You can find Cyndi's playlist here: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLoZ3V9UVtqzrFdd-VOWAcBBh5mBOeKKvfSupport us on Patreon: patreon.com/literary_gladiators
From the Vault: Joshs Ten Best Books Read in 2012 Literary Gladiators 2024-09-14 | Josh looks back at the ten best books he read in 2012.You can find Josh's playlist here: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLoZ3V9UVtqzqSSs1Vys-1y5oRUzgsB2qQSupport us on Patreon: patreon.com/literary_gladiators
Episode 421- Romeo and Juliet by William Shakespeare Literary Gladiators 2024-09-14 | Panel: Larry, Jesi, Renny, JoshDiscussion Starter: JoshCategory: PlaySupport us on Patreon: patreon.com/literary_gladiators
From the Vault: Joshs Ten Best Books Read in 2011 Literary Gladiators 2024-09-13 | Josh looks back at the ten best books he read in 2011.You can find Josh's playlist here: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLoZ3V9UVtqzqSSs1Vys-1y5oRUzgsB2qQSupport us on Patreon: patreon.com/literary_gladiators
From the Vault: Joshs Ten Best Books Read in 2010 Literary Gladiators 2024-09-11 | Josh looks back at the ten best books he read in 2010.You can find Josh's playlist here: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLoZ3V9UVtqzqSSs1Vys-1y5oRUzgsB2qQSupport us on Patreon: patreon.com/literary_gladiators
From the Vault: Joshs Ten Best Books Read in 2009 Literary Gladiators 2024-09-11 | Josh looks back at the ten best books he read in 2009.You can find Josh's playlist here: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLoZ3V9UVtqzqSSs1Vys-1y5oRUzgsB2qQSupport us on Patreon: patreon.com/literary_gladiators
From the Vault: Joshs Ten Best Books Read in 2008 Literary Gladiators 2024-09-10 | Josh looks back and talks about the ten best books he read in 2008.You can find Josh's playlist here: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLoZ3V9UVtqzqSSs1Vys-1y5oRUzgsB2qQSupport us on Patreon: patreon.com/literary_gladiators
Episode 420- To a Skylark by Percy Shelley Literary Gladiators 2024-09-07 | Panel: Cyndi, Renny, JoshDiscussion Starter: RennyCategory: PoemSupport us on Patreon: patreon.com/literary_gladiators
Episode 419- The Music Man by Meredith Willson Literary Gladiators 2024-08-31 | Panel: Cyndi, Renny, JoshDiscussion Starter: RennyCategory: Play/MusicalYou can find this play/musical here: martinhstheatre.com/uploads/2/4/9/3/24934395/the_music_man_libretto.pdfSupport us on Patreon: patreon.com/literary_gladiators
Episode 418- The Enduring Chill by Flannery OConnor Literary Gladiators 2024-08-31 | Panel: Larry, JoshDiscussion Starter: LarryCategory: Short Story/Short WorkSupport us on Patreon: patreon.com/literary_gladiators
Cyndis Book Haul: First Visit to The Book Garden Literary Gladiators 2024-08-17 | Back in May, Cyndi went with Josh to visit The Book Garden in Cream Ridge, NJ. These are the books she acquired.You can find Cyndi's playlist here: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLoZ3V9UVtqzrFdd-VOWAcBBh5mBOeKKvfYou can learn more about The Book Garden here: bookgardennj.comSupport us on Patreon: patreon.com/literary_gladiators
Joshs Mock Newbery 2024 Wrap-Up and Mock Newbery 2025 Haul/TBR Literary Gladiators 2024-08-17 | Josh decided to challenge himself to read and review 7 books from the 2024 Mock Newbery List and here is a round-up of what he read and how he ranks them. He also talks about the 7 books from the 2025 Mock Newbery List that he plans to read.Books Mentioned from 2024 Mock Newbery List:What Happened to Rachel Riley by Claire SwinarskiArtemis Sparke and the Sound Seekers Brigade by Kimberly Behre KennaWhen Sea Becomes Sky by Gillian McDunnA First Time for Everything by Dan SantatSimon Sort of Says by Erin BowGood Different by Meg Eden KuyattFinally Seen by Kelly YangBooks Mentioned from 2025 Mock Newbery List:Light and Air by Mindy Nichols WendellThe First State of Being by Erin Entrada KellyFerris by Kate DiCamilloMax in the House of Spies by Adam GidwitzThe Night War by Kimberly Brubaker BradleyLouder Than Hunger by John SchuHeroes by Alan GratzYou can find the Mock Newbery Lists from Goodreads that Josh referred to here:2024: goodreads.com/list/show/184943.2024_Mock_Newbery_List2025: goodreads.com/list/show/197288.2025_Mock_Newbery_ListYou can find Josh's playlist here: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLoZ3V9UVtqzqSSs1Vys-1y5oRUzgsB2qQSupport us on Patreon: patreon.com/literary_gladiators
Episode 417- A Man for All Seasons by Robert Bolt Literary Gladiators 2024-08-17 | Panel: Larry, Cyndi, JoshDiscussion Starter: LarryCategory: PlaySupport us on Patreon: patreon.com/literary_gladiators
Josh Interviews Kevin Bachar Literary Gladiators 2024-08-13 | Josh interviews Emmy Award winning documentary director, WGA screenwriter, and horror writer and screenwriter Kevin Bachar. The two talk about Bachar's work with filming animals and with Shark Week, as well as his writing, which includes discussion about his newest novel, The Visitor.You can learn more about Kevin Bachar here: kevinbachar.comYou can find and purchase Kevin Bachar's books here: amazon.com/stores/Kevin-Bachar/author/B0CLBPSPFS?ref=ap_rdr&isDramIntegrated=true&shoppingPortalEnabled=trueSupport us on Patreon: patreon.com/literary_gladiators
Episode 416- Sweat by Lynn Nottage Literary Gladiators 2024-08-10 | Panel: Tara, JoshDiscussion Starter: JoshCategory: PlaySupport us on Patreon: patreon.com/literary_gladiators
Episode 415- After the First Death by Robert Cormier Literary Gladiators 2024-08-10 | Panel: Tara, Nick W., JoshDiscussion Starter: JoshCategory: Book/NovelSupport us on Patreon: patreon.com/literary_gladiators
Episode 414- Hansel and Gretel by The Brothers Grimm Literary Gladiators 2024-07-20 | Panel: Nick W., Tara, Dan, JoshDiscussion Starter: JoshCategory: Short Story/Short Work (Fairy Tale)Support us on Patreon: patreon.com/literary_gladiators
Josh Reviews Finally Seen by Kelly Yang Literary Gladiators 2024-07-19 | Josh reviews Finally Seen to wrap up his initial effort of reading 7 books from the Mock Newbery 2024 list on Goodreads.This review contains details that spoil particular details of the story, but not the overall story and how things conclude.You can find Josh's playlist here: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLoZ3V9UVtqzqSSs1Vys-1y5oRUzgsB2qQSupport us on Patreon: patreon.com/literary_gladiators
Joshs Book Haul: 19th Visit to The Book Garden Literary Gladiators 2024-07-17 | Josh talks about the books he bought on his 19th visit to The Book Garden.Books Mentioned:Science Fantasy: Winter 1971 IssueScience Fiction Adventure Classics: Spring 1971 IssueFantasy and Science Fiction Magazine: January 1978, February 1978, April 1978 (All British Edition), June 1978, and March 1987Asimov Magazine: July 1983, September 1983, October 1983, November 1983, December 1983, and January 1984Analog Magazine: December 1969, January 1973, and June 1973On My Honor by Marion Dane BauerCrispin by AviIsland of the Blue Dolphins by Scott O'DellThe Serpent Never Sleeps by Scott O'DellJohnny Tremain by Esther ForbesBud, Not Buddy by Christopher Paul CurtisMy Brother Sam is Dead by James Lincoln Collier and Christopher CollierRoll of Thunder, Hear My Cry by Mildred D. TaylorDogsong by Gary PaulsenThe Egypt Game by Zilpha Keatley SnyderMockingbird by Kathryn ErskineRyan White: My Own Story by Ryan White and Ann Marie CunninghamDances with Wolves by Michael BlakeThe Big Book of American Trivia by Stephen LangThe Utterly, Completely, and Totally Useless Fact-o-pedia by Charlotte Lowe (illustrated by Gary Bennett)Presidential Wit and Wisdom revised by Charlotte Lee GrossThe New Book of Lists by David Wallechinsky and Amy WallaceThe China Mirage by James Bradley1929: The Year of the Great Crash by William K. KlingamanYou can learn more about The Book Garden here: bookgardennj.comYou can find Josh's playlist here: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLoZ3V9UVtqzqSSs1Vys-1y5oRUzgsB2qQSupport us on Patreon: patreon.com/literary_gladiators
Joshs Book Haul: 8th Visit to Second Time Books Literary Gladiators 2024-07-17 | Josh talks about the books he bought on a trip he took to Second Time Books in Mt. Laurel, NJ in May 2024.Books Mentioned:Magic Terror: 7 Tales by Peter StraubHayes of the 23rd by T. Harry WilliamsEgon Schiele by Reinhard SteinerPaul Revere's Ride by David Hackett FischerThe Sorrow of Belgium by Hugo ClausInsatiable by Gael GreeneThe New Provencal Cuisine by Louisa Jones (photography by Allison Harris)Across Five Aprils by Irene HuntThe Indian in the Cupboard by Lynne Reid BanksThe Sunset Limited by Cormac McCarthyA Passage to India by E.M. ForsterThe Complete Novels of James JoyceYou can learn more about Second Time Books here: secondtimebooksonline.comYou can find Josh's playlist here: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLoZ3V9UVtqzqSSs1Vys-1y5oRUzgsB2qQSupport us on Patreon: patreon.com/literary_gladiators
Josh Reviews Monster in the Middle by Tiphanie Yanique Literary Gladiators 2024-07-17 | Josh reviews a book that he read for a new book club that he joined.You can find Josh's playlist here: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLoZ3V9UVtqzqSSs1Vys-1y5oRUzgsB2qQSupport us on Patreon: patreon.com/literary_gladiators
Josh Reviews Good Different by Meg Eden Kuyatt Literary Gladiators 2024-07-16 | Josh reviews a book about a central character on the autistic spectrum.You can find Josh's playlist here: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLoZ3V9UVtqzqSSs1Vys-1y5oRUzgsB2qQSupport us on Patreon: patreon.com/literary_gladiators
Episode 413- The Moviegoer by Walker Percy Literary Gladiators 2024-07-13 | Panel: Larry, JoshDiscussion Starter: LarryCategory: Book/NovelSupport us on Patreon: patreon.com/literary_gladiators
Josh Reviews Funny Boy by Jessica Max Stein Literary Gladiators 2024-07-10 | Josh reviews Jessica Max Stein's biography on Muppeteer Richard Hunt.You can find Josh's playlist here: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLoZ3V9UVtqzqSSs1Vys-1y5oRUzgsB2qQSupport us on Patreon: patreon.com/literary_gladiators
Josh Reviews Ella by Diane Richards Literary Gladiators 2024-07-10 | Josh reviews a book that he won in a Goodreads giveaway, particularly a work of biographical fiction about a two-year period in Ella Fitzgerald's life.You can find Josh's playlist here: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLoZ3V9UVtqzqSSs1Vys-1y5oRUzgsB2qQSupport us on Patreon: patreon.com/literary_gladiators
Josh Reviews Another Vessel of Self by Shea Kenyon Literary Gladiators 2024-07-09 | Josh reviews a poet's debut poetry collection.You can find Josh's playlist here: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLoZ3V9UVtqzqSSs1Vys-1y5oRUzgsB2qQSupport us on Patreon: patreon.com/literary_gladiators
Cyndi Reviews Dancing on Seaside by Julius Deangelus Literary Gladiators 2024-07-06 | Cyndi reviews a book from a New Jersey native author about Atlantic City before it became a casino town.You can find Cyndi's playlist here: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLoZ3V9UVtqzrFdd-VOWAcBBh5mBOeKKvf
Episode 412- New Kid by Jerry Craft Literary Gladiators 2024-07-06 | Panel: Nick W., Tara, Charlie, JoshDiscussion Starter: JoshCategory: Graphic TextYou can find Tara's linktr.ee here: https://linktr.ee/MissWinchester84Support us on Patreon: patreon.com/literary_gladiators
Episode 411- Asterion by Jorge Luis Borges Literary Gladiators 2024-06-29 | After not releasing general discussions for 21 months, Literary Gladiators is back with a new, 15th season of general discussions.Panel: Nick W., Renny, Charlie, JoshDiscussion Starter: RennyCategory: Short Story/Short WorkSupport us on Patreon: patreon.com/literary_gladiators
Literary Gladiators Season 15 Intro Literary Gladiators 2024-06-19 | General discussions are coming back! Literary Gladiators will be returning with a 15th season of 17 new discussions beginning on Friday, June 28th at 8 PM ET. Support us on Patreon: patreon.com/literary_gladiators
Joshs Silent Book Club Book Swap Haul Literary Gladiators 2024-06-12 | In March, Josh took part in the Monmouth County Chapter's Silent Book Club at Asbury Ale House in Asbury Park, NJ. The Monmouth Chapter holds a book swap at each meeting. Here are the 4 books Josh acquired.Books Mentioned:I'm Glad My Mom Died by Jennette McCurdyDear Mr. Rogers: Letters to Mr. Rogers by Fred RogersThe Idiot by Elif BatumanHatchet by Gary PaulsenYou can learn more about Silent Book Clubs and possibly find a chapter near you here: https://silentbook.club/Support us on Patreon: patreon.com/literary_gladiators
Joshs Book Haul: First Visit to Asbury Book Cooperative Literary Gladiators 2024-06-11 | While visiting Asbury Park, NJ for a Silent Book Club meeting, Josh paid a visit to Asbury Book Cooperative off of Cookman Avenue. While he was here, he bought 6 books.Books Mentioned:Stella Maris by Cormac McCarthyThe Passenger by Cormac McCarthyThe Rainbow by Yasunari KawabataPerchance to Dream: Selected Stories by Charles BeaumontThe Best American Short Stories 2023 edited by Min Jin Lee (series editor Heidi Pitlor)Maeve Fly by C.J. LeedeYou can learn more about Asbury Book Cooperative here: asburybookcoop.orgSupport us on Patreon: patreon.com/literary_gladiators
Cyndi Reviews Writing for the Soul by Jerry Jenkins Literary Gladiators 2024-06-08 | Cyndi reviews a writing book.You can find Cyndi's playlist here: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLoZ3V9UVtqzrFdd-VOWAcBBh5mBOeKKvfSupport us on Patreon: patreon.com/literary_gladiators
Josh Reviews Simon Sort of Says by Erin Bow Literary Gladiators 2024-06-07 | Josh reviews a book that was given a Newbery honor in Simon Sort of Says. You can find Josh's playlist here: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLoZ3V9UVtqzqSSs1Vys-1y5oRUzgsB2qQSupport us on Patreon: patreon.com/literary_gladiators
X- Josh Reviews Xoloitzcuintli Book by Alex Luther Literary Gladiators 2024-05-25 | Josh takes on a second book for the Alphabet Roundtable Read and reviews the Xoloitzcuintli Book from the Dogfather Series.You can find Josh's playlist here: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLoZ3V9UVtqzqSSs1Vys-1y5oRUzgsB2qQ
U- Renny Discusses Ulalume by Edgar Allan Poe Literary Gladiators 2024-05-25 | For the Alphabet Roundtable Read, Renny discusses Edgar Allan Poe's poem, Ulalume, also known as a ballad.You can find Renny's playlist here: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLoZ3V9UVtqzq_QlvOyg3gqlscG25BMWHN
M- Mild Reviews My Best Friends Exorcism by Grady Hendrix Literary Gladiators 2024-05-25 | Mild from The Mild Rumpus joins us for the Alphabet Roundtable Read and reviews My Best Friend's Exorcism.You can find Mild's channel, The Mild Rumpus, here: youtube.com/@UCS-b4M2gIKdVhrbWJ69xzNA
K- Almas Reviews Klara and the Sun by Kazuo Ishiguro Literary Gladiators 2024-05-25 | Almas from the Booktube channel Almas takes part in the Alphabet Roundtable Read in which she reviews a book that starts with the letter "K."You can find Almas' channel, Almas, here: youtube.com/@UCmYcQDLWfSPeJTPYrKdLBqA
E- Cyndi Reviews Encouragement by Larry Crabb and Dan Allender Literary Gladiators 2024-05-25 | Cyndi reads and reviews a second book for the Alphabet Roundtable Read. For the letter "E," Cyndi reviews Encouragement: The Key to Caring written by doctors Larry Crabb and Dan Allender.You can find Cyndi's playlist here: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLoZ3V9UVtqzrFdd-VOWAcBBh5mBOeKKvf
D- Mark Reviews Diplomatic Immunity by Lois McMaster Bujold Literary Gladiators 2024-05-25 | For the Alphabet Roundtable Read, Mark from Richardson Reads reviews the 13th book in the Vorkosigan Saga.You can find Mark's channel, Richardson Reads, here: youtube.com/@UC_OmRveMugIyYw0PrwG2xvA
Cyndi Reviews The Epilepsy Shield Project by Chris Arceneaux Literary Gladiators 2024-05-04 | Cyndi talks about a book featuring the art of Chris Arceneaux connected to epilepsy.You can find Cyndi's playlist here: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLoZ3V9UVtqzrFdd-VOWAcBBh5mBOeKKvfSupport us on Patreon: patreon.com/literary_gladiators
Aris Brief Overview of the Nancy Drew Series by Carolyn Keene Literary Gladiators 2024-04-28 | Ari talks about the Nancy Drew series and his thoughts about it.Books Mentioned:The Sky Phantom (#53)The Strange Message in the Parchment (#54)You can find Ari at his channel, Oopdoop44, here: youtube.com/@UCgrpDCZutsVj029eSS7uYVg You can find Ari's playlist for this channel here: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLoZ3V9UVtqzraq9WXVmkp3pqlcGve2aIeSupport us on Patreon: patreon.com/literary_gladiators
Ari Reviews The Eyes and the Impossible by Dave Eggers Literary Gladiators 2024-04-18 | Ari reviews The Eyes and the Impossible, the Dave Eggers novel that won the 2024 Newbery Medal. You can find Ari's channel, Oopdoop44, here: youtube.com/@UCgrpDCZutsVj029eSS7uYVg You can find Ari's playlist for this channel here: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLoZ3V9UVtqzraq9WXVmkp3pqlcGve2aIeSupport us on Patreon: patreon.com/literary_gladiators
A Literary Response to Cheese: The Rattlesnake Literary Gladiators 2024-04-16 | Panel: Ari, Dan, JoshCheese: The RattlesnakeFrom: Bagliani's Market in HammontonYou can learn more about Bagliani's Market here: baglianis.comYou can learn more about this cheese and Deer Creek Cheese here: deercreekcheese.com/our-cheeses/the-rattlesnakeSupport us on Patreon: patreon.com/literary_gladiators
