Episode 21: The Fire Mixtapes 2

So, anybody feeling Jello Shots? Or perhaps want to attend a Broadway show? If you're looking for a man who can do both, look no further than the late, great satirist Tom Lehrer! In this episode we break down the interesting life history of Lehrer, as well as examining some of his most popular satirical songs. Was he the Bo Burnham of his time? Is he better at math than us? Was he on a first name basis with multiple rappers or only the one? Tune in to find out, then come back next week when we start our series on Her Body and Other Parties by Carmen Maria Machado!Other works discussed this episode:The House in the Cerulean Sea by TJ KluneNotes from Underground by Fyodor DostoevskyFollow us on Instagram, TikTok, and Bluesky to stay up to date on upcoming episodes.Want to support our podcast and a local bookstore? Check out our page on Bookshop.org to pick up any book we cover on the show, or our personal favorites!