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!
Podcasting since 2025 • 5 episodes
Stay Lit
Latest Episodes
Which Way and Why Stay? Robert Frost’s Iconic Poems
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...
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Episode 5
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27:28
"Trifles": A Murder Mystery in Plain Sight
In this edition of Stay Lit, 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 t...
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Episode 4
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26:50
"Richard Cory": The Illusion of Having it All
In this edition of Stay Lit, Miles Ellison and Cambria Shaw explore Edwin Arlington Robinson's classic poem "Richard Cory." First published in 1897, this deceptively simple narrative poem is about a wealthy man, Richard Cory, who is en...
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Episode 3
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13:46
Freedom, Shock, and a Closed Door: Kate Chopin’s “The Story of an Hour”
In this episode of Stay Lit, hosts Miles Ellison and Cambria Shaw turn their attention to Kate Chopin’s provocative short story "The Story of an Hour.” First published in the 1890s, this brief but powerful tale rattled re...
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Episode 2
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12:48
“If—” by Rudyard Kipling: Wisdom for the Ages
Welcome to the debut episode of Stay Lit with hosts Miles Ellison and Cambria Shaw. This first edition centers on Rudyard Kipling’s iconic poem If—, a timeless meditation on resilience, character, and self-mastery. Why has thi...
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Episode 1
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