Total 43 episodes

26/12/2024Left On Read

20: The Adventure of the Blue Carbuncle (Sir Arthur Conan Doyle) - Minisode

"Goin' down to the guy and gettin' the geese." Happy holidays and happy new year 2025. We're happy to reach another year of podcasting with you guys, thank you for making us a part of your day :) Stay tuned for new and exciting reads when we return on 1/10.

# Megan ZhangA co-host of the podcast, providing diverse perspectives on literature.

# Podcasting # Literary Analysis # Sean Mertens # The Adventure of the Blue Carbuncle # New Year's Special

13/12/2024Left On Read

18: The Prepper (Morgan Talty) - Minisode

"Hey man, maybe everything isn't gonna go to shit?" Next read: William Wilson (Edgar Allan Poe)

# Megan ZhangThe other co-host of 'Left On Read', providing insights and unique perspectives on literary works.

# Sean Mertens # Next Read # The Prepper # Optimism in Literature

06/12/2024Left On Read

17: The Bicentennial Man (Isaac Asimov) - Minisode

"If he dies, he dies, and that's pretty human." Next read: The Prepper (Morgan Talty)

# Megan ZhangThe co-host of 'Left On Read,' Megan contributes unique perspectives on literature and engages in thoughtful discussions with Sean.

# Humanity # Sean Mertens # The Prepper # Isaac Asimov # The Bicentennial Man

22/11/2024Left On Read

16: Tender is the Flesh (Agustina Bazterrica)

"Big therapy time." Next read: The Bicentennial Man (Isaac Asimov)

# Megan ZhangCo-host of 'Left On Read,' offering perspectives on literature that challenge conventional narratives.

# Literary Analysis # Dystopian Literature # Tender is the Flesh # Sean Mertens

30/08/2024Left On Read

10: Brave New World (Aldous Huxley)

"We need to hole up in a cabin, get belligerently drunk, and rewrite Brave New World: Women's Edition." Next read: Fahrenheit 451 (Ray Bradbury)

# Megan ZhangCo-host of "Left On Read," contributing discussions on classic and contemporary literature.

# Literary Discussions # Sean Mertens # Next Read # Brave New World # Feminist Perspective

02/08/2024Left On Read

8: A Short Stay in Hell (Steven L Peck)

"Time long as shit." Next read: Dune (Frank Herbert)

# Megan ZhangCo-host of the podcast Left On Read, providing unique perspectives on literary works.

# Literary Analysis # Spoilers # Sean Mertens # A Short Stay in Hell # Upcoming Read: Dune

14/10/2023Left On Read

Are We Friends? #47: They Removed The Rat's Ability To Sigh

Sean and Megan talk about stress.

# Megan ZhangThe other host of the podcast, contributing unique perspectives on literary and contemporary issues.

# Personal Experiences # Literary Insights # Sean Mertens # Stress

29/09/2023Left On Read

Are We Friends? #46: Voice Go Into Wire, Wire Go Over To Other Person

Sean and Megan talk about technology.

# Megan ZhangThe co-host of the podcast, providing unique perspectives on literature and related issues.

# Social Connections # Communication # Technology # Sean Mertens

16/09/2023Left On Read

Are We Friends? #44: Imagine Swishing Your Chicken Sandwich In A Wine Glass

Sean and Megan read confusing WikiHow articles.

# Megan ZhangThe other host of the podcast, recognized for their unique takes on literature and culture.

# Literary Exploration # Humor in Literature # Sean Mertens # WikiHow Articles

08/09/2023Left On Read

Are We Friends? #43: Trusted Source Of Leaf Pile

Sean and Megan talk about the fall.

# Megan ZhangThe co-host of the podcast, contributing personal reflections and perspectives during the conversation.

# Friendship # Autumn # Sean Mertens # Literary Perspectives

01/09/2023Left On Read

Are We Friends? #42: Aggressive Verbage Choices

Sean and Megan read more Reddit stories.

# Megan ZhangCo-host of 'Left On Read', contributing a diverse perspective on literature and social dynamics.

# Friendship # Literary Analysis # Reddit Stories # Sean Mertens # Language Choices

25/08/2023Left On Read

Are We Friends? #41: Rallying Against The Tidiness Pandemic

Sean and Megan talk about cleanliness/tidiness culture.

# Megan ZhangThe co-host of the podcast, known for their thought-provoking insights into literary themes and cultural discussions.

# Literary Discussions # Sean Mertens # Cleanliness Culture # Tidiness Pandemic

19/08/2023Left On Read

Are We Friends? #40: Jobs Are Necessary And Kinda Lame

Sean and Megan talk about jobs and dole out (bad?) job advice.

# Megan ZhangCo-host of the podcast, offering diverse perspectives on literature and life experiences.

# Sean Mertens # Job Discussion # Bad Job Advice # Friendship and Work

04/08/2023Left On Read

Are We Friends? #39: Way Too Much Soup For My Spoon Right Now

Sean and Megan talk about anxiety. Note: The audio quality for this episode will be a little lower than we usually got going on, but we hope it makes you feel like we’re right there with you. Creepy.

# Megan ZhangCo-host of 'Left On Read', recognized for their thoughtful discussions on literary themes and social issues.

# Anxiety # Emotional Connection # Literary Insights # Sean Mertens

29/07/2023Left On Read

Are We Friends? #38: Arbiter Of Truth On Moral Matters

Sean and Megan talk about weird internet-sourced Would You Rathers.

# Megan ZhangCo-host of 'Left On Read,' known for their insightful discussions and commentary on literary themes and internet culture.

# Friendship # Sean Mertens # Literary Perspectives # Would You Rather # Moral Matters

14/07/2023Left On Read

Are We Friends? #37: If Something Turns Out Fine, That's Pretty Good

Sean and Megan talk about unmet childhood expectations.

# Megan ZhangCo-host of the podcast, offering a unique viewpoint and perspective on literary themes and personal experiences.

# Personal Growth # Literary Discussion # Sean Mertens # Childhood Expectations

08/07/2023Left On Read

Are We Friends? #36: Flashbang Your Partner

Sean and Megan talk about their past relationships.

# Megan ZhangCo-host of 'Left On Read,' offering a unique perspective on relationships through their personal stories.

# Friendship # Relationships # Sean Mertens # Past Relationships

30/06/2023Left On Read

Are We Friends? #35: Hold Hands In The Popcorn

Sean and Megan talk about dating.

# Megan ZhangThe co-host of 'Left On Read,' known for their unique perspective on contemporary issues in literature and relationships.

# Friendship # Dating # Sean Mertens # Literary Perspectives

24/06/2023Left On Read

Are We Friends? #34: Where's Your Brain Damage At?

Sean and Megan talk about their pet peeves.

# Megan ZhangThe co-host of the podcast, known for their unique perspectives and contributions to discussions on the literary world.

# Friendship # Literary Discussions # Pet Peeves # Sean Mertens

09/06/2023Left On Read

Are We Friends? #32: One-Dimensional Hobbyist

Sean (normally) and Megan (through dense brain fog) talk about hobbies.

# Megan ZhangCo-host of Left On Read, contributing unique viewpoints in literary discussions, often challenged by distractions.

# Identity # Hobbies # Sean Mertens # Literary World

26/05/2023Left On Read

Are We Friends? #30: The World Tastes Different

Sean and Megan talk about the global pandemic of 2020.

# Megan ZhangCo-host of 'Left On Read', recognized for her unique perspective and commentary on literature.

# Friendship # Pandemic Impact # Literary Commentary # Sean Mertens

05/05/2023Left On Read

Are We Friends? #28: Catholics Make Bread!

Sean and Megan talk about religion and take you to snurch.

# Megan ZhangThe co-host of 'Left On Read', who brings a unique perspective to discussions about literature and friendships.

# Friendship # Sean Mertens # Literary World # Catholicism # Bread-making

28/04/2023Left On Read

Are We Friends? #27: Wallow In My Self-Generated Misery

Sean and Megan talk about regrets and beg for earplug sponsorships.

# Megan ZhangCo-host of the podcast, recognized for their unique perspective on literature and emotional experiences.

# Literary Analysis # Regret # Sean Mertens # Self-Generated Misery

21/04/2023Left On Read

Are We Friends? #26: Promote Cannibalism

Sean and Megan talk about healthy and debilitating fears.

# Megan ZhangCo-host of 'Left On Read,' providing inclusive insights and fostering dialogue on contemporary literary issues.

# Literary Analysis # Sean Mertens # Healthy Fears # Debilitating Fears

14/04/2023Left On Read

Are We Friends? #25: A Loving Confusion In Regard To Extroverts

Sean and Megan talk about introverts and extroverts.

# Megan ZhangA co-host of 'Left On Read,' providing insights into literary discussions and exploring personality dynamics.

# Friendship # Social Dynamics # Introversion # Sean Mertens # Extroversion

07/04/2023Left On Read

Are We Friends? #24: Willynillying It Up In Your Thirties

Sean and Megan talk about birthdays and argue too long about cake.

# Megan ZhangCo-host of 'Left On Read', providing a unique voice and perspective on literature and cultural discussions.

# Cake Debate # Literary Insights # Sean Mertens # Birthdays

31/03/2023Left On Read

Are We Friends? #23: If You're Overly Productive, You're Gonna Burn In Hell

Sean and Megan talk about productivity.

# Megan ZhangCo-host of 'Left On Read', contributing unique perspectives on productivity and its impact on individuals.

# Mental Health # Productivity # Hustle Culture # Sean Mertens

25/03/2023Left On Read

Are We Friends? #22: Faults And Flaws In Our Stars

Sean and Megan talk about personal flaws.

# Megan ZhangCo-host of 'Left On Read,' offering insights into literature and personal experiences.

# Friendship # Literary Discussion # Sean Mertens # Personal Flaws

17/03/2023Left On Read

Are We Friends? #21: Ethically Sourced Peacock

Sean and Megan talk about pets.

# Megan ZhangThe co-host of Left On Read, contributing insights into the discussion of pets and their significance.

# Literary Influences # Sean Mertens # Pets # Companionship

10/03/2023Left On Read

Are We Friends? #20: Those Were The Days Of Bodily Prime

Sean and Megan talk about personal fitness activities and fitness culture.

# Megan ZhangThe co-host of 'Left On Read', sharing their perspective on fitness, identity, and personal health journeys.

# Sean Mertens # Personal Fitness # Fitness Culture # Bodily Prime

17/02/2023Left On Read

Are We Friends? #17: We Share A Nightmare Of Bugs

Sean and Megan talk about dreams and tell people to submit dreams for free unlicensed analysis and therapy.

# Megan ZhangThe other co-host of "Left On Read," who brings a unique perspective on literature and common themes in dreams.

# Dream Analysis # Literary Exploration # Sean Mertens # Nightmares

10/02/2023Left On Read

Are We Friends? #16: The Babes Go Down To The Archery Range

Sean and Megan talk about sports.

# Megan ZhangCo-host of the podcast, bringing unique viewpoints and engaging discussions on literary topics.

# Sports Discussion # Sean Mertens # Left On Read # Literary Perspectives

03/02/2023Left On Read

Are We Friends? #15: Truly No Escape From This Celebrity Hell

Sean and Megan talk about celebrities.

# Megan ZhangCo-host of 'Left On Read', providing perspectives on literary themes and modern societal issues.

# Friendship # Celebrity Culture # Pop Culture Commentary # Sean Mertens

27/01/2023Left On Read

Are We Friends? #14: Cry Into Your Ice Cream

Sean and Megan talk about the issues of mental health.

# Megan ZhangCo-host of 'Left On Read,' contributing a unique perspective on literature and mental health.

# Mental Health # Spoilers # Sean Mertens # Literary World

20/01/2023Left On Read

Are We Friends? #13: Meatsuit Monkeys With Little Fragile Milky Bones

Sean and Megan talk about health and healthcare.

# Megan ZhangCo-host of Left On Read with a keen perspective on the literary world and its intersections with societal issues.

# Health # Healthcare # Sean Mertens # Literary Perspectives

13/01/2023Left On Read

Are We Friends? #12: Satisfy Your Cockroach Cravings With Pecans!

Sean and Megan talk about food.

# Megan ZhangCo-host of 'Left On Read,' providing their perspectives and engaging in fun conversations about literature and food.

# Food Exploration # Sean Mertens # Literary Perspectives # Cockroach Cravings

06/01/2023Left On Read

Are We Friends? #11: I've Been An Alpha Male All Year

Sean and Megan talk about the holiday season and sing obnoxiously into the microphones.

# Megan ZhangCo-host of the podcast, recognized for their unique perspective on literature and cultural discussions.

# Friendship # Humor # Holiday Season # Sean Mertens

16/12/2022Left On Read

Are We Friends? #9: A Little Too Fahrenheit 451

Sean and Megan talk about books and reading habits, and go on a little tangent about AI.

# Megan ZhangCo-host of Left On Read, contributing unique insights on books and reading habits.

# Literary Analysis # AI Discussion # Books # Reading Habits # Sean Mertens # Fahrenheit 451

02/12/2022Left On Read

Are We Friends? #7: We Have To Exploit People Somehow

Sean and Megan talk about reality TV and invent their own.

# Megan ZhangCo-host of the podcast, contributing unique viewpoints and engaging commentary.

# Media Critique # Reality TV # Sean Mertens # Creative Concepts

18/11/2022Left On Read

Are We Friends? #5: Life Is Like A Mordor Journey

Sean and Megan talk about all things Lord of the Rings.

# Megan ZhangCo-host of 'Left On Read', offering insights into literary themes and modern interpretations of classic works.

# Literary Themes # Lord of the Rings # Sean Mertens # Character Journeys

04/11/2022Left On Read

Are We Friends? #3: Elijah Wood And His Baby Blues

Sean and Megan talk about Megan's list of top 10 movies.

# Megan ZhangThe co-host of 'Left On Read' and the curator of the top 10 movies list discussed in this episode.

# Friendship # Sean Mertens # Literary World # Top Movies

28/10/2022Left On Read

Are We Friends? #2: Damn, Child Actors Are Shit

Sean and Megan talk about Sean's list of top 10 movies.

# Megan ZhangCo-host of the podcast who engages in discussions surrounding film and its impact on culture.

# Top 10 Movies # Sean Mertens # Child Actors # Film Industry Discussion

21/10/2022Left On Read

Are We Friends? #1: Salutations!

Sean and Megan introduce themselves as they try to adjust to existence in the wonderful world of podcasting.

# Megan ZhangThe other host of the podcast, bringing a unique viewpoint and engaging commentary on literary works.

# Podcasting # Literary Discussion # Sean Mertens # Are We Friends?

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