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The GEM show

The GEM show

By: The Medieval Gnome
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 Gnomic Explorations and Musings, or the GEM show, is concerned with language and memory and learning. It focuses on 19th and early 20th-century fiction written in English.It’s a place where you can hear those works read and discussed and explored. It’s also a place where you can hear thoughts about Life, the Universe and Everything; and quotes and refences of every description; and the reflections of a life-long reader, writer, and lover of language.The GEM show aims to entertain and inform. It aims to make the present more understandable by doing the same for the past. It aims to make some converts among the history-haters and scorners of the past. It aims too high, but they do say a man’s reach should exceed his grasp. At least, that’s how it once would’ve been said. You may think you know why it isn’t said that way now, but you can always know more.I hope you’ll join me, the Medieval Gnome, producer and host of The Gem Show, our executive producer Holly Golightly, and our diminutive and incredibly talented engineer, Ivy “Munchkin” McDoodles; in a weekly exploration of and meditation upon 19th-century English language fiction, and a lot of other things. In addition to The Gem Show, I also produce and host Ponder’s Wizardly Portal, a weekly podcast about the Discworld, that world and mirror of worlds created by the late Sir Terry Pratchett, OBE, genius, inveterate punster, all around nice guy, and cat-lover. I invite you to join me there as well.No sentient beings are harmed in the making of these podcasts (unless said beings really, really deserve it; and probably not even then.) Questions and comments to randy@mindkindle.net. Patreon support strongly encouraged, via https://www.patreon.com/user?u=21210045.We urge you to commit one random act of kindness each week, as well.All the best, Randy (the Gnome), Holly (the executive producer) and Ivy (the engineer)© 2021 The GEM show Art Literary History & Criticism
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  • Lull

    Lull
    Nov 13 2021

    After a night’s rest, the youth’s spirits are restored. Indeed, he begins to swagger a bit as the regiment goes back on the march. Once again they are retreating. When they finally stop, they have not long to wait until battle is upon them again.

    If you’re enjoying The GEM show, please consider a one-time PayPal donation to Medieval Gnome Productions, via randy@mindkindle.net. You can also stop by our page Medieval Gnome Productions and buy us a coffee. Or you might visit our Patreon page at Patreon- Medieval Gnome Productions to subscribe to the show (for as little as $1 a month) and help keep the staff in kibble and treats. And if you are already a Patreon subscriber, thank you so much! We greatly appreciate your generosity. 

    And remember, you can come join us on our Discord server, Friends of Medieval Gnome Productions, for discussion of both this show and The Witches and Wizards Portal, among other things, and updates on the doings of the MGP staff. You can just go to the Discord page and search for Friends of Medieval Gnome Productions, or follow this link: https://discord.gg/K9s6BSW.

     And as always, thanks for listening!
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    48 mins
  • The Chances of War

    The Chances of War
    Oct 29 2021

    Our young protagonist is drawn back toward the battle. After being struck on the head by a fellow soldier, he encounters a “cheerful man” who helps him find his regiment again. There his wound is bandaged, and he finds a night’s rest. 

    If you’re enjoying The GEM show, please consider a one-time PayPal donation to Medieval Gnome Productions, via randy@mindkindle.net. You can also stop by our page Medieval Gnome Productions and buy us a coffee. Or you might visit our Patreon page at Patreon- Medieval Gnome Productions to subscribe to the show (for as little as $1 a month) and help keep the staff in kibble and treats. And if you are already a Patreon subscriber, thank you so much! We greatly appreciate your generosity. 

    And remember, you can come join us on our Discord server, Friends of Medieval Gnome Productions, for discussion of both this show and The Witches and Wizards Portal, among other things, and updates on the doings of the MGP staff. You can just go to the Discord page and search for Friends of Medieval Gnome Productions, or follow this link: https://discord.gg/K9s6BSW.

     And as always, thanks for listening!

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    51 mins
  • The Face of Death

    The Face of Death
    Oct 22 2021

    The youth has run from battle. His courage broken, he falls in with a line of wounded men moving toward the rear. In the course of his time with them, he sees a man of his acquaintance die, in a manner which is both dignified and horrifying.

              The youth is left in a state of terrible confusion, oscillating between blaming himself or fate for his behavior, cursing the men who stood and fought, and fantasizing about returning to the battle and doing heroic deeds. 

    If you’re enjoying The GEM show, please consider a one-time PayPal donation to Medieval Gnome Productions, via randy@mindkindle.net. Or you might visit our Patreon page (https://www.patreon.com/user?u=21210045&fan_landing=true ) to subscribe to the show (for as little as $1 a month) and help keep the staff in kibble and treats. And if you are already a Patreon subscriber, thank you so much! We greatly appreciate your generosity. 

    And remember, you can come join us on our Discord server, Friends of Medieval Gnome Productions, for discussion of both this show and The Witches and Wizards Portal, among other things, and updates on the doings of the MGP staff. You can just go to the Discord page and search for Friends of Medieval Gnome Productions, or follow this link: https://discord.gg/K9s6BSW.

     And as always, thanks for listening!
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    54 mins
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