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Novel Escapes Podcast

Novel Escapes Podcast

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 In this episode, co-hosts Shaylee and Janessa discuss their favorite childhood books and stories. They dig deep into why children's literature is important and the ways it shapes our lives, even to this day.Copyright Novel Escapes Podcast Art Literary History & Criticism
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  • Episode 30 - The Stranger Things of D&D

    Episode 30 - The Stranger Things of D&D
    Dec 2 2025
    Join us as we go over the history of Dungeons & Dragons and how it's used in Stranger Things as a storytelling device. We also talk about some favorite characters and scenes from the show, in celebration of the 5th season release! *Light spoilers for Stranger Things* Quiz: https://alchemistcircle.com/quiz/?srsltid=AfmBOopguERMth-FcCp0o1GjZ3QrIqXKRkeJthbeXXjOLHa-am9-m6xf Worlds Connect created the music for our podcast. ⁠⁠https://open.spotify.com/artist/7sK3LPFcdooM8tJaP3h675?si=ikxVFEacRwWvIVFeTBfOUA⁠
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    1 hr and 2 mins
  • Episode 29 - The Literary Heartthrobs Who Live In Our Heads Rent-Free

    Episode 29 - The Literary Heartthrobs Who Live In Our Heads Rent-Free
    Nov 18 2025
    In this episode, we are diving into the heartthrobs of the literary world. We discuss the heartthrobs who stole our hearts, from the brooding to the emotionally intelligent book boyfriends. Quiz: https://www.buzzfeed.com/lucie1010/literary-male-soulmate-book-quiz
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    1 hr and 4 mins
  • Episode 28 - Our Banner Against Book Banning

    Episode 28 - Our Banner Against Book Banning
    Nov 4 2025
    In this episode, we discuss a brief history of book bannings, the reasoning behind some bans (ridiculous or otherwise), why book censorship is an issue, and how the best intentions behind banning could be better implemented. Worlds Connect created the music for our podcast. ⁠https://open.spotify.com/artist/7sK3LPFcdooM8tJaP3h675?si=ikxVFEacRwWvIVFeTBfOUA⁠
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    56 mins
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