Literal Literature

Literal Literature

Join Comedy Performers Sam Sheldon and Howard Grater as they challenge one another to write a completely new story based on the title of a famous piece of literature. Merch Store: https://literal-literature.teemill.com

Episodes

April 6, 2022 37 mins

Surprise! We're back. Just for one more episode this series though. Was the wait worth it? Almost certainly not.
This week finally see's Irvine Welsh's seminal phenomenon hung drawn and quartered by Howard as the lads cope with an attempt at topical humour, characters that are essentially impossible to pull off, and some pretty intense WiFi issues.
Hosts: Howard Grater and Sam Sheldon
'Trainspotting&...

Mark as Played

MYSTERY! INTRIGUE! PODCAST! This week Sam tackles the Arthur Conan Doyle classic 'A Study In Scarlet'. Will the mystery be solved? Will Sam and Howard be able to complete a read through without any mistakes? Will the podcast be released on time? All this and more will be answered in this latest episode!

Hosts: Sam Sheldon and Howard Grater
'A Study In Scarlet' Written By Sam Sheldon

Merch S...

Mark as Played
November 3, 2021 51 mins

This week the lads tackle Gabriel Garcia Marquez' debut novel. Or is it? Either way, this is the hand that's been dealt. Plus, a brand new sponsor and the inaugural outing of the greatest game ever played. 'What's Howard Dropping on his Desk'?
Hosts: Howard Grater and Sam Sheldon
'One Hundred Years of Solitude' Written By Howard Grater

Merch Store: https://literal-literature.teemi...

Mark as Played
October 20, 2021 42 mins

This week things get a little bit weird as Sam and Howard take on their first evening recording session. Sam has brought his version of Mira Jacob's debut novel 'A Sleepwalker's Guide To Dancing' to the reading table, and the guys reminisce about the good old days in what is one of the oddest episodes so far!

Merch Store: https://literal-literature.teemill.com

Hosts: Sam Sheldon and Howard Grat...

Mark as Played
October 6, 2021 43 mins

This week Howard takes the helm with a much needed steady hand as he tackles Audrey Niffenegger's debut novel in the only way he knows how. By rehashing some of his previous work. Todays offering includes sci-fi quizzes, jingles, and even a brand new sponsor. Exciting!

Hosts: Howard grater and Sam Sheldon
'The Time Traveller's Wife' Written by: Howard grater

Merch Store: https://literal-lit...

Mark as Played
September 22, 2021 36 mins

We're back! For real this time! It's Episode 1 of Season 2 and  Sam & Howard are back sending only the best of Literature  based comedy into your lugs! This week Sam is tackling 'The Wasp Factory' a book that both he and Howard know nothing about.

Hosts: Sam Sheldon and Howard Grater
Guest Starring: Harriett Neville
'The Wasp Factory' Written By Sam Sheldon

Merch Store: h...

Mark as Played
July 21, 2021 30 mins

It's back! Well sort of! Sam and Howard drop in to say hi and to update everyone with the goings on in their lives and what is next to come for the Literal Literature Podcast. Howard gives us his hopes and dreams for the England football team (Little did he know what was to come) and Sam shares his new obsession. New Episodes of the Literal Literature Podcast coming soon!

Hosts: Howard Grater and Sam Sheldon

...

Mark as Played
January 6, 2021 81 mins

What if 'A Christmas Carol' wasn't a classic Christmas Novel by Charles Dickens but the result of Sam and Howard combining their comedy writing powers to create the biggest, most hilarious episode of Literal Literature ever?  In this season finale join renowned podcast hater Carol on a life changing journey through the Literal Literature Podcast. You'll meet  some new famous faces as well as some old friends and...

Mark as Played
December 30, 2020 7 mins

What if  Sam and Howard missed their own deadline to get their Christmas special out on time? They release a mini apology episode of course! Join Sam and Howard as they apologise profusely, share a teaser from the upcoming Christmas Special/Season Finale and promise you all that the special will be out next week!

Hosts: Howard Grater and Sam Sheldon

Twitter: https://twitter.com/LiteralLitPod
Instagram: @Litera...

Mark as Played
December 23, 2020 41 mins

A look back at the previous episode of Literal Literature, 'The Wizard of Oz'.  Join Sam and Howard as they discuss the latest episode, tackle a quiz and bore you to death with Sam's stories of home.

Hosts:  Sam Sheldon and Howard Grater

Twitter: https://twitter.com/LiteralLitPod

Instagram: @literalliteraturepod

Email: literalliterature.podcast@gmail.com



Mark as Played
December 16, 2020 42 mins

What if 'The Wizard of Oz' wasn't a classic novel written by L. Frank Baum, but the story of an Australians misadventures in London? Join Comedy Performers Howard Grater and Sam Sheldon as they present their version of 'The Wizard of Oz', based solely on the title.

Hosts: Howard Grater and Sam Sheldon
'The Wizard of Oz' Written by: Sam Sheldon

Twitter: https://twitter.com/Lit...

Mark as Played
December 9, 2020 37 mins

A look back at the previous episode of Literal Literature, 'A Game of Thrones'.  Join Sam and Howard as they discuss the latest episode, tackle a quiz about quizzes, and Sam's last artistic offering gets a dressing down from a secondary school teacher.

Hosts:  Howard Grater and Sam Sheldon

Twitter: https://twitter.com/LiteralLitPod

Instagram: @literalliteraturepod

Email: literallit...

Mark as Played
December 2, 2020 46 mins

What if 'A Game of Thrones' wasn't a fantasy novel written by George RR Martin, but a vengeful battle for a Prime time quiz hosting slot involving a veritable who's who of the British quiz show host scene? Join Comedy Performers Howard Grater and Sam Sheldon as they present their version of 'A Game of Thrones', based solely on the title.

Hosts: Sam Sheldon and Howard Grater
'A Game of...

Mark as Played
November 25, 2020 42 mins

A look back at the previous episode of Literal Literature, 'A Clockwork Orange'. Join Howard and Sam as they go through Reviewdledoodledoos, take on a Quiz and discuss all things Oranges and Clocks.

Hosts:  Howard Grater and Sam Sheldon

Twitter: https://twitter.com/LiteralLitPod

Instagram: @literalliteraturepod

Email: literalliterature.podcast@gmail.com

Music Attribution
<...

Mark as Played
November 18, 2020 37 mins

What if 'A Clockwork Orange' wasn't a highly controversial piece of Modern Literature, but a story about the famous inventor Thomas Edison and his not so famous brother Jimmy?  Join Comedy Performers Howard Grater and Sam Sheldon as they present their version of 'A Clockwork Orange', based solely on the title.

Hosts: Howard Grater and Sam Sheldon
'A Clockwork Orange' Written by: Sam S...

Mark as Played
November 11, 2020 44 mins

A look back at the previous episode of Literal Literature, 'Silence of the Lambs'. Join Sam and Howard as they go through Reviewdledoodledoos, take on a Quiz and listen to some bloops and goofs!

Hosts: Sam Sheldon and Howard Grater

Twitter: https://twitter.com/LiteralLitPod

Instagram: @literalliteraturepod

Email: literalliterature.podcast@gmail.com

Mark as Played
November 4, 2020 38 mins

What if 'Silence of the Lambs' wasn't a classic novel written by Thomas Harris, but a hard hitting and gritty True Crime Podcast hosted by award winning Documentarian Stewart Vocal-Fry? Join Comedy Performers Howard Grater and Sam Sheldon as they present their version of 'Silence of the Lambs', based solely on the title.

Hosts: Sam Sheldon and Howard Grater
'Silence of the Lambs' Writ...

Mark as Played
October 28, 2020 51 mins

A look back at the previous episode of Literal Literature, 'Tom Jones'. Join Howard and Sam as they go through Reviewdledoodledoos, take on a Quiz and celebrate the return of everyones favourite segement, 'Howard Loves His Neighbours'!

Hosts: Howard Grater and Sam Sheldon

Twitter: https://twitter.com/LiteralLitPod

Instagram: @literalliteraturepod

Email: literalliterature.podca...

Mark as Played
October 21, 2020 40 mins

What if 'Tom Jones' wasn't a classic novel written by H. Fielding Hall, but Music Documentary looking back at the so called true stories behind the biggest hits of Welsh singing legend Tom Jones? Join Comedy Performers Howard Grater and Sam Sheldon as they present their version of 'Tom Jones', based solely on the title.

Hosts: Howard Grater and Sam Sheldon
'Tom Jones' Written by: Sam ...

Mark as Played
October 14, 2020 52 mins

A Look back at the previous episode of Literal Literature, 'No Country For Old Men'. Join Sam and Howard as they go through Reviewdledoodledoos, listen to Howards original music and of course take on a quiz!

Hosts: Sam Sheldon and Howard Grater

Twitter: https://twitter.com/LiteralLitPod

Instagram: @literalliteraturepod

Email: literalliterature.podcast@gmail.com

Free music for n...

Mark as Played

Popular Podcasts

    Current and classic episodes, featuring compelling true-crime mysteries, powerful documentaries and in-depth investigations.

    The Nikki Glaser Podcast

    Every week comedian and infamous roaster Nikki Glaser provides a fun, fast-paced, and brutally honest look into current pop-culture and her own personal life.

    Stuff You Should Know

    If you've ever wanted to know about champagne, satanism, the Stonewall Uprising, chaos theory, LSD, El Nino, true crime and Rosa Parks, then look no further. Josh and Chuck have you covered.

    Crime Junkie

    If you can never get enough true crime... Congratulations, you’ve found your people.

    Start Here

    A straightforward look at the day's top news in 20 minutes. Powered by ABC News. Hosted by Brad Mielke.

Advertise With Us
Music, radio and podcasts, all free. Listen online or download the iHeart App.

Connect

© 2024 iHeartMedia, Inc.