Stay Lit

Join Miles Ellison and Cambria Shaw on Stay Lit, your go-to podcast for diving into English Literature! They unpack short stories, poems, and plays, exploring their themes, meanings, and why they still resonate today. From timeless classics to hidden gems, each episode sparks lively discussions that bring literature to life for everyone — whether you're a book lover or just curious. Tune in and stay lit with the power of stories!

Stay Lit is a general podcast hosted by Unknown Host, with 8 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

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  Episode #2

  What Would You Tell Your Younger Self? The Poetry of A.E. Housman

  May 30, 202626 minS2

  <p>In this episode of Stay Lit, hosts Miles Ellison and Cambria Shaw explore the life and poetry of A.E. Housman, one of England's most beloved poets. After a look at Housman's fascinating biography, they turn to two of his most enduring poems, "When I Was One-and-Twenty" and "Loveliest of Trees, The Cherry Now." Through these works, Housman reflects on the wisdom we often ignore in our youth and the sobering realization that our time is limited. What advice would you give your younger self? And how many springs do we have left to enjoy? Join us as we...

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  Frankenstein: Who Is the Real Monster?

  May 24, 202634 minS2

  <p>Season two of Stay Lit begins with a discussion of Frankenstein, the groundbreaking Gothic novel that continues to captivate readers more than two centuries after its publication. In this episode, Miles Ellison and Cambria Shaw explore how Frankenstein is far more than a simple horror story, examining themes of ambition, isolation, grief, and the dangerous pursuit of knowledge without responsibility. The hosts also discuss Mary Shelley’s tragic personal history and how her experiences with death and loss may have shaped the novel’s haunting themes of creation and abandonment. As Victor Frankenstein attempts to conquer death itself, the nove...

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  Episode #6

  Walls That Talk: The Power of The Yellow Wallpaper

  May 21, 202623 minS1

  <p>In this episode of Stay Lit, Miles Ellison and Cambria Shaw explore Charlotte Perkins Gilman’s haunting short story The Yellow Wallpaper. Published in 1892, this psychological tale follows a woman’s slow descent into obsession as she fixates on the strange pattern in her room’s wallpaper. What begins as a quiet retreat turns into something far more disturbing. Is the narrator unraveling—or revealing something deeper? Join us as we examine the blurred lines between confinement and imagination, sanity and perception, in this eerie and unforgettable classic.</p>

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  Episode #5

  Which Way and Why Stay? Exploring Frost’s Iconic Poems

  May 21, 202627 minS1

  <p>In this edition of Stay Lit, Miles Ellison and Cambria Shaw explore two of Robert Frost’s most beloved poems:“The Road Not Taken” and “Stopping by Woods on a Snowy Evening.” Though often quoted and widely taught, these poems offer more than meets the eye. What do they really say about choice, solitude, and the tension between action and reflection? Are they as hopeful as we remember—or is there something more complex beneath the surface? Join us as we take a closer look at the paths we choose, the moments we pause, and the meaning we make along the wa

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  Episode #4

  Trifles: A Murder Mystery in Plain Sight

  May 21, 202627 minS1

  <p>In this fourth edition of Stay Lit, hosts Miles Ellison and Cambria Shaw step into the shadowy world of Trifles, Susan Glaspell’s groundbreaking 1916 one-act play. Set in the aftermath of a mysterious murder,Trifles reveals how seemingly insignificant details—the things men overlook—become the key to understanding a woman’s silent, stifled life. Is justice served, or simply understood? Join us as we examine how Glaspell’s short drama challenged gender roles, redefined evidence, and helped lay the groundwork for modern feminist theater.</p>

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