Calling B******t on Dystopias
Marlon and Jake dive into the world of dystopian fiction, unpacking what truly makes a dystopia—and whether some of the genre’s biggest ideas hold up under closer scrutiny. Along the way, they discuss why some dystopias feel more believable than others, how our understanding of these stories changes over time, and the real-world parallels that make them resonate long after the final page. Tune in as they explore how history, power, and human nature shape the worlds we imagine.
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The Last Man by Mary Shelley
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Lord of the Flies by William Golding
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Marlon and Jake dive into the world of dystopian fiction, unpacking what truly makes a dystopia—and whether some of the genre’s biggest ideas hold up under closer scrutiny. Along the way, they discuss why some dystopias feel more believable than others, how our understanding of these stories changes over time, and the real-world parallels that make them resonate long after the final page. Tune in as they explore how history, power, and human nature shape the worlds we imagine.
Subscribe to our River-herd digital newsletter and our print newspaper, The Eddy, for sneak peeks of our upcoming books, free giveaways, and exclusive content: https://sites.prh.com/the-eddy-newspaper.
Planet of the Apes by Pierre Boulle
The Dawn of Everything by David Graeber and David Wengrow
The Last Man by Mary Shelley
1984 by George Orwell
Riddley Walker by Russell Hoban
Pilgermann by Russell Hoban
The Road by Cormac McCarthy
Lord of the Flies by William Golding
Pincher Martin by William Golding
Parable of the Sower by Octavia E. Butler
2026-07-14
42 min
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