twi-LIT: A Literary Podcast
Activity Overview
Episode publication activity over the past year
Episodes
Not So Young Adults - Trailer
27 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Wait, this isn't about Twilight!? As sad as we are to leave the blood sucking, skin sparkling world of sexy vampires, we're even more excited to...
56 - Does It Suck?
21 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Well this is it... Spencer and Jess finally answer the question; does Twilight suck? Fortunately, they've enlisted their most loyal and Twilight obses...
55 - Extras and Out Takes
06 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In their penultimate episode Jess and Spencer discuss the out takes and extras from the Twilight Saga! Be sure to send in your opinions on the Twilig...
54 - 'Midnight Sun' Ch. 21-29 & Epilogue
21 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Jess and Spencer are back for the thrilling conclusion of their review of Midnight Sun! They break down the remaining chapters and discuss the origins...
Chatting with Into the Fold: A Grishaverse Podcast
06 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week we finally get to sit down and chat with the awesome hosts of Into the Fold: A Grishaverse Podcast! We had an absolute blast talking w...
53 - 'Midnight Sun' Ch. 11-20
21 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Jess and Spencer are back discussing part two of Midnight Sun! This week they talk Greek Mythology, cellular permeation and the controversial of the 5...
52 - 'Midnight Sun' Ch. 1-10
07 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Spencer and Jess begin their discussion of Midnight Sun! Things are getting moody this week as they take a look at the story of Twilight through Edwar...
51 - 'Life and Death: Twilight Reimagined'
22 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week Jess and Spencer review Life and Death the gender swapped retelling of Twilight! They discuss the many changes to the story and Meyer inexpl...
50- 'Breaking Dawn' The Movie Part 2
10 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Jess and Spencer conclude their review of the original Twilight Saga this week watching Breaking Dawn Part 2!
2021 Book Wrap-Up
01 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week, Spencer and Jess discuss the 50 books they've read this year. Listen as they hand out special awards and list their top 5 favorite books. F...
49- 'Breaking Dawn' Ch. 39
24 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This week Jess and Spencer discuss the FINAL CHAPTER of Breaking Dawn!! What a journey its been... They wrap up the Twilight saga and talk endings, ne...
48- 'Breaking Dawn' Ch. 37-38
19 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Jess and Spencer are back reviewing chapters 37 & 38 of Breaking Dawn! This week we discuss werewolves vs. shifters, mule facts, and a cringeworth...
47- 'Breaking Dawn' Ch. 35-36
05 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Jess and Spencer are back reviewing chapters 35 & 36 of Breaking Dawn! This week we discuss Bella's power, werewolf loyalty and the surprising com...
Catching up with author Ariel Dawn!
27 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This week we catch up with friend of the pod Ariel Dawn! We talk about her new spin off series Blood and Bones and her (many) other new projects along...
46- 'Breaking Dawn' Ch. 33-34
20 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Jess and Spencer are back breaking down chapters 33 & 34 of Breaking Dawn! We take a dive into the criminal underworld as we discuss Bella's deali...
Interview with Twilight super fan Sherry Ehrich
13 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
We have a special episode this week as we sit down with the world's biggest collector of Twilight books and Barbies! We chat about her collections, he...
45- 'Breaking Dawn' Ch. 30-32
30 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
We're back with our second annual Halloween Spooktackular!! We breakdown of Breaking Dawn chapters 30-32 and discuss vampire powers, awkward attic dwe...
44- 'Breaking Dawn' Ch. 27-29
16 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This week we breakdown chapters 27-29 of Breaking Dawn! We discuss fate, the Volturi and controversial pasta-based charities! Spencer analyzes one of ...
43- 'Breaking Dawn' Ch. 24-26
09 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This week Jess and Spencer discuss chapters 24-26 of Breaking Dawn. They talk Daddy Swan, Irish covens and big scary mountains! Spencer breaks down an...
42- 'Breaking Dawn' Ch. 21-23
02 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This week Jess and Spencer discuss chapters 21-23 of Breaking Dawn. They talk vampire contacts, Irish covens and brand new baby vamp powers! Spencer b...
41- 'Breaking Dawn' Ch. 19-20
25 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Jess and Spencer are getting back to the books as they begin their discussion of book three of Breaking Dawn with chapters 19 and 20! This week ...
Forever Twilight In Forks 2021
18 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
We're coming to you live from Forks, WA! That's right, Forks is real and we were really there! Join Spencer, Jess and a special guest as we reca...
40- 'Breaking Dawn' The Movie Part 1
04 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This episode is all about the movie! Jess and Spencer discuss their likes and dislikes, and award some special superlatives. Follow us on all the soci...
39- 'Breaking Dawn' Ch. 17-18
27 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Jess and Spencer are back discussing chapters 17-18 of Breaking Dawn! This week we come to the exciting conclusion of Book II of Breaking Dawn! We dis...
38- 'Breaking Dawn' Ch. 14-16
24 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This week Jess and Spencer (finally) discuss chapters 14-16 of Breaking Dawn Book II - Jacob! In this episode Spencer looks at how these chapters comp...
37-'Breaking Dawn' Ch. 11-13
08 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This week Spencer and Jess discuss chapters 11-13 in book 2 of Breaking Dawn - Jacob. Jess reveals the backstory of Sam's second in command, Jared, wh...
36-'Breaking Dawn' Ch. 8-10
30 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This week Spencer and Jess discuss the first three chapters of book 2 of Breaking Dawn - Jacob. They discuss wolf pack politics, Edward's worst idea y...
35-'Breaking Dawn' Ch. 6-7
16 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Jess and Spencer breakdown chapters 6 & 7 of Breaking Dawn. This week we explore how Breaking Dawn compares to the novel "The Metamorphosis" and t...
34- 'Breaking Dawn' Ch. 3-5
10 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Jess and Spencer breakdown chapters 3-5 of Breaking Dawn. This week we explore how Breaking Dawn compares to the movie Sing Street and take a deep div...
33-'Breaking Dawn' Ch. 1-2
03 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Jess and Spencer breakdown chapters 1-2 and the preface of Breaking Dawn. This week we explore how Breaking Dawn compares to the novel Norwegian Wood ...
32- 'The Short Second Life of Bree Tanner'
26 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This episode is all about Bree Tanner! Jess and Spencer Spencer and Jess discuss perception and finish up Riley's backstory. Be sure to follow us on s...
31- 'Eclipse' The Movie
12 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This episode is all about the movie! Jess and Spencer discuss their likes and dislikes, determine a final tally on Spencer's predictions, and award so...
30-'Eclipse' Ch. 27 & Epilogue
05 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Spencer and Jess discuss chapter 27 & the epilogue of Eclipse! This week we discuss the second main act of the Hero’s Journey and the beginning ...
29-'Eclipse' Ch. 24-26
29 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Spencer and Jess discuss chapters 24-26 of Eclipse! This week we discuss, eclipses, vampire powers and the harrowing life story of our favorite evil r...
28- 'Eclipse' Ch. 21-23
22 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Jess and Spencer breakdown chapters 21-23 of Eclipse! This week they discuss The Secret History and the backstory on newborns and what makes them diff...
27- 'Eclipse' Ch. 18-20
07 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Jess and Spencer breakdown chapters 18-20 of Eclipse! This week they discuss A Midsummer Night's Dream and the backstory on Leah and her transformatio...
26- 'Eclipse' Ch. 15-17
30 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Jess and Spencer breakdown chapters 15-17 of Eclipse! This week they discuss Jane Eyre and the backstory on Lauren and her random haircut, and play a ...
25- 'Eclipse' Ch. 12-14
23 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Jess and Spencer breakdown chapters 12-14 of Eclipse! This week they discuss All Quiet on the Western Front and the backstory on Lucy, Nettie, and Mar...
24- 'Eclipse' Ch. 9-11
17 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Jess and Spencer breakdown chapters 9-11 of Eclipse! This week they discuss Beowulf and Billy's backstory. You can follow us on FB and Instagram at @t...
23- 'Eclipse' Ch. 6-8
10 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Jess and Spencer breakdown chapters 6-8 of Eclipse! This week they discuss The Great Gatsby and Emmett's Story. You can follow us on FB and Instagram ...
22- 'Eclipse' Ch. 3-5
02 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Jess and Spencer breakdown chapters 3-5 of Eclipse! This week they discuss; imprinting, Sam's backstory and the world's most prolific horror-themed hi...
21- 'Eclipse' Ch. 1-2
26 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Jess and Spencer are back to breakdown the first two chapters of Eclipse! This week we debut our brand new (slightly) updated format as they discuss v...
20- 'New Moon' The Movie
15 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This episode is all about the movie! Jess and Spencer discuss their likes and dislikes, determine a final tally on Spencer's predictions, and award so...
19- 'New Moon' Ch. 24 & Epilogue
05 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Jess and Spencer breakdown chapter 24 and the epilogue of New Moon. This week we explore the name of the book, "New Moon" and take a deep dive into th...
18- 'New Moon' Ch. 21-23
26 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Jess and Spencer breakdown chapters 21-23 of New Moon. This week we explore how New Moon compares to the novel Perfume and take a deep dive into the h...
17- 'New Moon' Ch. 18-20
12 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Jess and Spencer discuss chapters 18-20 of 'New Moon,' examine the story and how it compares to The Scarlet Letter and take a deep dive into The Voltu...
16- 'New Moon' Ch. 15-17
05 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Jess and Spencer discuss chapters 15-17 of 'New Moon,' examine the story and how it compares to Love In the Time of Cholera, by Gabriel Garcia Marquez...
15- 'New Moon' Ch. 12-14
29 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Jess and Spencer discuss chapters 12-14 of 'New Moon,' examine the story through the theme of "hypocrisy" and how it compares to Robert Louis Stevenso...
14- 'New Moon' Ch. 9-11
22 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Jess and Spencer discuss chapters 9-11 of 'New Moon,' examine the story through the lense of addiction and dependence. Also discussed is how the saga ...
13- 'New Moon' Ch. 6-8
08 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Jess and Spencer discuss chapters 6-8 of 'New Moon,' examine the story by thematically comparing our two main boys: Jacob and Edward. Also discussed i...
Interview with Ariel Dawn
01 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This week Jess and Spencer interview author Ariel Dawn! We talk vampires, bad movie adaptations and her new book In The Blood! You check out more of A...
12- 'New Moon' Ch. 3-5
26 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Jess and Spencer discuss chapters 3-5 of 'New Moon,' examine the story through the theme of "eyes" and how it compares to The Catcher in the Rye. They...
11- 'New Moon' Ch. 1-2
18 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Jess and Spencer discuss the preface and chapters 1-2 of 'New Moon,' examine the story through the theme of "expectations" and how it compares to Shak...
10- 'Twilight' The Movie
11 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This episode is all about the movie! Jess and Spencer discuss their likes and dislikes, determine a final tally on Spencer's predictions, and explore ...
Interview with Aimee Shaye
05 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Jess and Spencer interview author and fellow vampire enthusiast Aimee Shaye! We discuss Twilight, YA fiction, the struggles of making it as a self pub...
9- 'Twilight' Ch. 23-24 & Epilogue
27 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Jess and Spencer discuss chapters 23, 24 and the Epilogue of 'Twilight,' examine the story through the theme of "twilight" and how it compares to The ...
8- 'Twilight' Ch. 20-22
21 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Jess and Spencer discuss chapters 20-22 of 'Twilight,' examine the story through the theme of "violation" and how it compares to Sylvia Plath’s &nbs...
7- 'Twilight' Ch. 17-19
13 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Vampire baseball is finally here! This week, we discuss chapters 17-19 of Twilight. We examine the theme of "Deception," look at how Twilight compasse...
6- 'Twilight' Ch. 13-16
06 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Jess and Spencer discuss chapters 13-16 of 'Twilight,' examine the story through the theme of "Conscience" and how it compares to 'The Raising of Laza...
5- 'Twilight' Ch. 11-12
30 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
For this special Halloween episode, Jess and Spencer discuss chapters 11-12 of 'Twilight,' examine the story through the theme of "desire" and how it ...
4- 'Twilight' Ch. 8-10
23 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Jess and Spencer discuss chapters 8-10 of 'Twilight,' examine the story through the theme of "Perception" and how it compares to 'The Sun Also Rises,'...
3- 'Twilight' Ch. 5-7
16 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Jess and Spencer discuss chapters 5-7 of 'Twilight,' examine the story through the theme of "nature" and how it compares to 'Macbeth,' with a special ...
2- 'Twilight' Ch. 2-4
09 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Jess and Spencer discuss chapters 2-4 of 'Twilight,' examine the story through the theme of "cycles" and how it compares to 'Wuthering Heights,' and t...
1- 'Twilight' Ch. 1
02 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Jess and Spencer introduce "twi-LIT: A Literary Podcast" and discuss chapter one of "Twilight."