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!
Episodes
8 episodes
What Would You Tell Your Younger Self? The Poetry of A.E. Housman
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 ...
Frankenstein: Who Is the Real Monster?
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 Sha...
Walls That Talk: The Power of The Yellow Wallpaper
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...
Which Way and Why Stay? Exploring 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, thes...
Trifles: A Murder Mystery in Plain Sight
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 r...
Behind the Smile: The Tragedy of Richard Cory
In this third 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 captures the quiet tragedy behind appearances....
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 readers with its...
“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 this poem ...
