Katrina reads that classic holiday story, The Gift of the Magi by O. Henry. And then next episode we'll talk about what the hell this story means! Dimly Lit Theme by Dylan Juby Coelum by Kai Engel Contact Us: [email protected] Facebook

40 - The Metamorphosis by Franz Kafka

Nov 27th, 2018 1h 42m

Katrina has to host a podcast by herself with Carleigh gone, so she recruits the help of Dane from Dashing Digressions to help her! They talk about bugs, Kafka, and socialism after reading The Metamorphosis. Dimly Lit Theme by Dylan Juby C

39 - The Happy Prince by Oscar Wilde

Nov 15th, 2018 1h 16m

Carleigh and Katrina read and talk about a not-so-Happy Prince. They also talk about Oscar Wilde and just how delightfully gay he was. Music: Dimly Lit Theme by Dylan Juby Holiday Gift* Ode to the World* Oecumene Sleeps* Shinedown PON V* Mar

38 - The Legend of Sleepy Hollow by Washington Irving

Oct 31st, 2018 42m 5s

Carleigh and Katrina talk about one of the most iconic Halloween stories of all time - The Legend of Sleepy Hollow! They also discuss the life of Washington Irving, the man who's life is a series of fun facts. Dimly Lit Theme by Dylan Juby Con

37 - I Felt a Funeral, in My Brain by Emily Dickinson

Oct 16th, 2018 38m 4s

Carleigh and Katrina read and analyze this creepy word salad for your Halloween listening pleasure! They talk more Emily Dickinson and break down this poem line by line. Music: Dimly Lit Theme by Dylan Juby Evermore by Kai Engel Contact Us:

36 - Dead Man's Hate by Robert E. Howard

Oct 4th, 2018 45m 43s

Carleigh and Katrina start the spooky month out reading some spooooooky poetry! We talk about some classic horror from the man who wrote Conan! Be ready for some chills and thrills. Music: Dimly Lit Theme by Dylan Juby Imminence by Kai Engel Co

35 - Sonnet 18 by William Shakespeare

Sep 18th, 2018 39m 27s

Otherwise known as the "Shall I compare thee to a summer's day" poem that's referenced in about 50 billion pop culture references. Now you'll know what it's from! Yay you! Dimly Lit Theme by Dylan Juby June by Kai Engel facebook.com/dimlylitcas

34 - Sofia Petrovna by Lydia Chukovskaya

Sep 4th, 2018 2h 23m

We have another guest! Taylor from Build-A-Band joins us to talk some Russian Lit! We talk about Sofia Petrovna and the author Lydia Chukovskaya's tragic life. Dimly Lit Theme by Dylan Juby Facebook.com/dimlylitcast Instagram.com/dimlylitcas

33 - Yertle the Turtle by Dr. Seuss

Aug 20th, 2018 52m 58s

Carleigh and Katrina have a guest! It's Moxie from the podcast, Your Brain on Facts! The three lunatics talk about the life of Dr. Seuss and his story Yertle the Turtle. Oh, and they tell jokes that really should never have seen the light of da

32 - Paradise Lost by John Milton

Aug 7th, 2018 1h 23m

In today's episode, the girls rehash Paradise Lost, a classic epic poem by John Milton. They talk about theology, the fall of mankind, and why God was so bad at basic fence construction. Enjoy! Dimly Lit Theme by Dylan Juby www.instagram.co

31 - The Star Spangled Banner by Francis Scott Key

Jul 24th, 2018 39m 6s

As a belated 4th of July celebration, Carleigh and Katrina talk about the Star Spangled Banner, the official anthem of the United States. Turns out, its history may not make you feel quite so patriotic. Dimly Lit Theme by Dylan Juby Full of Sta

30 - The Cask of Amontillado by Edgar Allan Poe

Jul 10th, 2018 1h

Katrina & Carleigh are back at it again! They read The Cask of Amontillado & learn about Poe's arch-nemesis! Music: Dimly Lit Theme by Dylan Juby Modum by Kai Engel Highway to the Stars by Kai Engel Contact Us: [email protected] instagr

29 - Hope Is The Thing With Feathers by Emily Dickinson

May 29th, 2018 28m 19s

Carleigh reads the poem "Hope Is The Thing With Feathers" by Emily Dickinson, then talks a little bit about this famously reclusive writer. Katrina hops in with about as much analysis as you can give this poem. Seriously, it's an easy one. Diml

28 - Rumplestiltskin by the Grimm Brothers

May 15th, 2018 35m 48s

Katrina reads Rumplestiltskin and Carleigh tells us about the Brothers Grimm! Then they chitchat about the baby crazy goblin. Music: Dimly Lit Theme by Dylan Juby Ode to the World by Kai Engel Contact us: [email protected] Facebook.com/dim

27 - Catch-22 by Joseph Heller

May 2nd, 2018 1h 26m

Carleigh and Katrina chat about Catch-22 and Joseph Heller while they try to figure out what the actual eff is going on. Tune in for deep discussions, hilarity, and well, confusion. Dimly Lit Theme Song by Dylan Juby Equipment & Studio by Sp

26 - The Road Not Taken by Robert Frost

Apr 17th, 2018 36m 1s

This week, we're talking about one of the most famous poems ever, "The Road Not Taken" by Robert Frost! Carleigh reads it, then she and Katrina rehash. Turns out there was a secret meaning to this poem like the WHOLE TIME. Dimly Lit Theme - Dyl

BE1 - Bonus Episode: We're Guests on Dashing Digressions!

Apr 10th, 2018 1h 5m

Dane and Peter, hosts for fellow podcast Dashing Digressions, invite Carleigh and Katrina to chat with them! They all talk books, anime, fan-fiction, and what it's like podcasting. Facebook.com/dimlylicast Facebook.com/dashingdigressions Twitt

25 - The Secret Garden by Francis Hodgson Burnett

Apr 3rd, 2018 1h

Katrina and Carleigh ring in the spring with The Secret Garden, a children's book that...maybe should not be read to children. Theme music - Dylan Juby Ad music - Cutting It by Nctrnm Talk at us! www.facebook.com/dimlylitcast www.twitter.com/di

24 - The Panther by Rainer Maria Rilke

Mar 20th, 2018 25m 18s

Carleigh and Katrina chat panthers, freedom, and the poet Rainer Maria Rilke! And Katrina tries to keep Carleigh from going full panther mode. Music: Dimly Lit Theme by Dylan Juby February by Kai Engel (https://www.kai-engel.com/) Social: Fac

23 - A Wrinkle in Time by Madeleine L'Engle

Mar 8th, 2018 56m 46s

Listen as Carleigh and Katrina chat about our childhood favorite A Wrinkle in Time by Madeleine L'Engle! Learn about what the hell is going on and what a wrinkle in time is! Or isn't! Music: Dimly Lit Theme by Dylan Juby Social: facebook.co

22 - The Good Samaritan from The Bible

Feb 20th, 2018 30m

A short one today! The girls read & discuss one of the most famous parables from The Bible, The Good Samaritan, from Luke 10:25-37 ESV. Sacrilege abounds, because of course it does. Dimly Lit Theme by Dylan Juby J.S. Bach: Prelude in C - BWV 84

21 - 1984 by George Orwell

Feb 8th, 2018 1h 2m

Carleigh & Katrina take a look at this classic dystopian novel and discuss Soviet propaganda, existentialism, and giant rat cages designed for the face. Keep listening and you'll hear Carleigh's telescreen, Alexa! facebook.com/dimlylitcast twit

20 - A Modest Proposal by Jonathan Swift

Jan 23rd, 2018 1h 1m

Carleigh and Katrina learns how the English felt about the Irish in this classic piece of satire by the great Jonathan Swift. Hilarity obviously ensues. Music: Dimly Lit Theme by Dylan Juby The Mandarin's Dance by Dee Yan Key Social: facebook.

19 - Catcher in the Rye by J.D. Salinger

Jan 9th, 2018 1h 11m

Carleigh and Katrina talk about the life of J.D. Salinger and how it created the iconic character of Holden Caulfield. Oh, and also how phony adults and actors are. Dimly Lit Theme by Dylan Juby Facebook.com/dimlylitcast Instagram.com/dimlylit

18 - A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens

Dec 26th, 2017 1h 17m

'Ello gov'na! Welcome to our Christmas special! Carleigh and Katrina break Dimly Lit tradition by doing the reading AND commentary all at the same time! This was a fun episode to record and hopefully it's a fun listen too! Happy holidays! Dimly