Finally, our long awaited and much requested (by Samuel) movie episode! In this interlude episode we will be discussing the 2018 adaptation (or perhaps re-imagining?) of the book Fahrenheit 451 by Ray Bradbury. Starring Michael B. Jordan and Michael Shannon, this movie deals with the same themes as the novel of the same name, plus a little extra about the internet and surveillance! Is it better than the book? Does the plot make any sense? Is there such a thing as too many Michaels for one movie? Tune in to find out!

Other works discussed this episode:

Cowboy Carter by Beyonce

Sinners (2025)

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It is our final episode in the Fahrenheit 451 series and we still have more to say! This classic novella has become culturally synonymous with book banning, but what does it actually have to say on the subject? After hearing the plot in Part 1 and the context in Part 2, can we understand the message this book has for the reader? Does it deserve to be heralded as a staple of classic literature? Are any of its takes relevant for the modern day, or better yet are any of them even good?? Find out all this and more in this episode, then come back next week to hear us talk about the book's 2018 movie adaptation!

Other works discussed this episode:

Last Night at the Telegraph Club by Malinda Lo

We Both Laughed in Pleasure by Lou Sullivan

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On this episode of The Satire Fire, Sydney and Samuel continue their Fahrenheit 451 series with the history of Ray Bradbury and the context of the time when he wrote the book! Samuel talks us through a brief biography about Bradbury before going in depth about his beliefs and opinions on the world. What was his philosophy? Did he even have one? And what's up with all his weird definitions of the term "minority"? Find out all that and more this week! Haven't read Fahrenheit 451? Maybe go back and listen to Part 1 to get caught up! Then come back next week to hear our final analysis, review, and ranking of this classic book!

Other books discussed in this episode:

Weyward by Emilia Hart

The Sirens by Emilia Hart

Strange Beasts of China by Yan Ge

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Samuel is back with a brand new book, and this one also has numbers in the title! This is the start of our series on Fahrenheit 451 by Ray Bradbury, an undeniable classic and cornerstone of the dystopian satire genre. But is it really all it's cracked up to be? Does it even really make any sense? In this first part Samuel will be taking us through the plot of the book and pointing out some of the parts that work and some of the parts that maybe don't. We have a lot of feelings about this book, and will have even more next week when we discuss the history of the book and Ray Bradbury himself!

Other works discussed this episode:

Our Wives Under the Sea by Julia Armfield

Penance by Eliza Clark

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It's interlude time and Sydney has brought us three excellent songs to discuss! Join us in analyzing the satirical elements of "National Anthem" by Lana Del Rey, "Liquid Smooth" by Mitski, and "The Good Times are Killing Me" by Modest Mouse. All three are great, so give them a listen before jumping in to hear us answer the important questions! What are these songs saying? Do they qualify as satire? Does the name Modest Mouse imply the existence of Sultry Rat? Tune in to find out all this and more!

Other works discussed this episode:

Empty Bottles Full of Stories by R. H. Sin and Robert M. Drake

The Remains of the Day by Kazuo Ishiguro

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And here we are one last time. This episode is the conclusion of our series on Brave New World by Aldous Huxley and boy do we have a lot to say! This book has a lot of themes related to consumption and technology and individuality, but are they any good? Does Aldous stick the landing, or is he just rambling? Does Samuel get on another soapbox about hating this book? The only way to find out is by listening!

Other works discussed this episode:

True Grit by Charles Portis

The L Word

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It's time for Part 2 and Sydney has emerged from the depths of her research to teach us all about Aldous Huxley! In this episode we learn all about his past, what led to him writing Brave New World, and what parts of his history help us to interpret this classic work of satire! Tune in to hear about big babies, encyclopedias, Samson from the Bible, and (somehow) the Lakers. Then be sure to come back next week as we analyze this classic and tell you if it is worth your time!

Other works discussed this episode:

Dr. No by Percival Everett

1984 by George Orwell

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Here is Part 1 on our Brave New World series! Finally we get to listen to Sydney yap while Samuel listens as politely as he is capable of! In this part Sydney takes us through the plot of Brave New World by Aldous Huxley, highlighting all the elements that are important to understanding the themes and ideas of the book. Haven't read Brave New World before or don't remember it very well? This episode will get you caught up for the rest of the series! Be sure to join us next week as we continue the series with Sydney breaking down all the historical context behind the book and the author!

Other works discussed this episode:

Erasure by Percival Everett

Brat by Charli xcx (Brat summer forever)

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