Toasting the Classics

Episode

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  Desert Solitaire- Edward Abbey 28.07.2026 1j 1mnt

  Bill Hodges and Dave McArthur discuss the outdoor travelogue Desert Solitaire by Edward Abbey.
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  At the Mountains of Madness- H.P. Lovecraft 21.07.2026 1j

  Dave McArthur invites guest hosts Chris Gragg and Joe Iglesias to discuss the science fiction adventure story At the Mountains of Madness by H.P. Lovecraft.
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  Born in the USA- Bruce Springsteen 15.07.2026 1j

  Clint Lanier and Dave McArthur celebrate the 250th Anniversary by discussing a supposedly patriotic album with troubling undertones.
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  Dog Day Afternoon- Al Pacino and John Casale 30.06.2026 1j 7mnt

  Dave McArthur and Clint Lanier discuss the 1975 bank robbery, hostage drama Dog Day Afternoon while drinking eponymous Dog Day Afternoon cocktails.
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  Three works by Dr. Seuss- banned books for you to peroos 23.06.2026 1j

  Dave McArthur and Clint Lanier discuss the life and work of Dr. Seuss and whether these three books are classics that should never be banned.
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  Grace- Jeff Buckley 16.06.2026 31mnt

  Dave McArthur welcomes guest host Nate Wolf to drink Last Goodbye cocktails and discuss whether the 1994 album Grace by Jeff Buckley is a classic. And whether Jeff Buckley is only famous because he died.
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  Spartacus 09.06.2026 1j 2mnt

  Dave McArthur and Clint Lanier discuss the Stanley Kubrick joint Spartacus and find out they really do like movies about gladiators.
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  The Hobbit- 1974 Audio Version with Nicol Williamson 02.06.2026 1j 2mnt

  Dave McArthur welcomes guest hosts Chris Gragg and Kevin Doyle to discuss the 1974 audiobook version of J.R.R. Tolkien's novel The Hobbit.
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  The Old Man and the Sea- Ernest Hemingway 19.05.2026 1j 1mnt

  Clint Lanier and Dave McArthur discuss the Ernest Hemingway novella The Old Man and the Sea.
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  To Russell, My Brother, Whom I Slept With- Bill Cosby 12.05.2026 59mnt

  Clint Lanier and Dave McArthur discuss the most acclaimed comedy album of Bill Cosby's massive and ultimately troubled career.
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  Dungeon Crawler Carl- Matt Dinniman 05.05.2026 59mnt
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  The Sting- Let's get the gang together and pull off a podcast! 28.04.2026 30mnt

  Dave McArthur and Bill Hodges discuss whether the 1973 blockbuster heist film The Sting deserves to be called a classic under the Toasting the Classics name.
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  Sergeant Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band- The Beatles "England's Answer to Pet Sounds" 21.04.2026 1j 1mnt

  Clint Lanier and Dave McArthur discuss the blockbuster album Sergeant Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band.
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  Project Hail Mary- Andy Weir 14.04.2026 31mnt

  Dave McArthur welcomes guest host Bill Hodges to discuss the 2022 novel Project Hail Mary and decide whether it merits the status of a Toasting the Classics classic. Don't worry, there will be some discussion of the 2026 film starring Ryan Gosling.
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  Burr- Gore Vidal (the other side of the story) 07.04.2026 1j 4mnt

  Dave McArthur welcomes guest host Nate Wolf to drink Madeira and discuss the historical fiction novel Burr by Gore Vidal
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  Do the Right Thing- Spike Lee 1989 31.03.2026 56mnt

  Finally, the world gets the opinion of two middle-aged white guys on race relations and the 1989 powerhouse Spike Lee joint Do the Right Thing.
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  Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep- Philip K. Dick 24.03.2026 1j 33mnt

  Dave McArthur welcomes guest host Jay Schweig to discuss the Philip K. Dick novella and source of the film Bladerunner, Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep, while drinking imitation beer and real Chablis.
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  The Battle of Algiers 17.03.2026 1j 9mnt

  Dave McArthur welcomes guest hosts Chris Gragg, Joe Iglesias, and Andrew Park to discuss the 1966 film The Battle of Algiers while drinking martinis.
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  A Wrinkle in Time- Madeleine L'Engle 10.03.2026 1j

  Dave McArthur and Clint Lanier discuss the 1962 children's science fiction novel A Wrinkle in Time.
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  Rebel Without a Cause 03.03.2026 52mnt

  Dave McArthur and Bill Hodges sip California IPA's while discussing the 1955 James Dean and Natalie Wood film Rebel Without a Cause.