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Rob Delaney, Tim Blake Nelson & John Douglas Thompson Explore The Greats In Vespucci’s Book Club Video Podcast Series
Vespucci has launched Exploring The Greats, a video podcast book-club series in which actors and academics discuss major works of literature. Led by Rob Delaney, Tim Blake Nelson, John Douglas Thompson and classicist Mary Beard, the project aims to make demanding classics more approachable at a time when audiences may struggle to sustain attention.
The first four series cover Moby-Dick, Plato’s Republic, Othello and The Odyssey, with each participant joined by a specialist scholar. Released weekly from 30 July, the series ranges from five to 38 episodes per book and is available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts and YouTube; Delaney recorded his Moby-Dick discussions at Herman Melville’s former home.
In short
- Vespucci launches celebrity-led video book clubs on literary classics.
- Four initial series examine major Greek, Shakespearean and American works.
- Episodes are available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts and YouTube.
Explained simply
Vespucci has launched a new video podcast series called Exploring The Greats that brings together actors and academics to discuss major works of classical literature. The project aims to make complex, demanding books more accessible to audiences who find it difficult to engage with lengthy or challenging texts.
The series is led by actors Rob Delaney, Tim Blake Nelson and John Douglas Thompson, along with classicist Mary Beard, each discussing one of four classic works: Moby-Dick, Plato's Republic, Othello and The Odyssey. Each presenter is joined by a specialist scholar who provides expert commentary on the text.
Episodes are released weekly on Spotify, Apple Podcasts and YouTube, with varying episode counts depending on the book being discussed. Rob Delaney's Moby-Dick discussions were recorded at the former home of the novel's author, Herman Melville.
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