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How To Be A Hermit (A Bachelor Keeps House)

by Will Cuppy

Will Cuppy’s decision to live alone in a rickety shack on Jones's Island sparks a comedic exploration of self-sufficiency and the quirky challenges of bachelorhood. With humor as sharp as a well-honed knife, Cuppy invites listeners into his world where he attempts to fish, cook, and manage domestic life with little more than a sense of adventure and a dash of chaos. Each essay unfolds a new layer of his misadventures, from failed fishing trips to disastrous culinary experiments, revealing the reality of living in isolation during the 1920s. As Cuppy navigates the ups and downs of solitude, he uncovers profound insights about independence, the simplicity of life, and the absurdity of everyday tasks. His witty observations and relatable dilemmas resonate beyond his time, making this audiobook a delightful listen for anyone who has ever felt the pangs of loneliness or the joy of embracing one's own company. Join Cuppy on this humorous journey of trial and error, whe

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  1. How To Be A Hermit (A Bachelor Keeps House) | Chapter 28: If You Have Tears

    Will Cuppy’s decision to live alone in a rickety shack on Jones's Island sparks a comedic exploration of self-sufficiency and the quirky challenges of bachelorhood. With humor as sharp as a well-honed knife, Cuppy invites listeners into his world where he attempts to fish, cook, and manage…

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  2. How To Be A Hermit (A Bachelor Keeps House) | Chapter 27: The Feast of the Bean

    Will Cuppy’s decision to live alone in a rickety shack on Jones's Island sparks a comedic exploration of self-sufficiency and the quirky challenges of bachelorhood. With humor as sharp as a well-honed knife, Cuppy invites listeners into his world where he attempts to fish, cook, and manage…

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  3. How To Be A Hermit (A Bachelor Keeps House) | Chapter 26: If Christmas Comes

    Will Cuppy’s decision to live alone in a rickety shack on Jones's Island sparks a comedic exploration of self-sufficiency and the quirky challenges of bachelorhood. With humor as sharp as a well-honed knife, Cuppy invites listeners into his world where he attempts to fish, cook, and manage…

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  4. How To Be A Hermit (A Bachelor Keeps House) | Chapter 25: Next to Godliness

    Will Cuppy’s decision to live alone in a rickety shack on Jones's Island sparks a comedic exploration of self-sufficiency and the quirky challenges of bachelorhood. With humor as sharp as a well-honed knife, Cuppy invites listeners into his world where he attempts to fish, cook, and manage…

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  5. How To Be A Hermit (A Bachelor Keeps House) | Chapter 24: What Cabbage Has Meant to Me

    Will Cuppy’s decision to live alone in a rickety shack on Jones's Island sparks a comedic exploration of self-sufficiency and the quirky challenges of bachelorhood. With humor as sharp as a well-honed knife, Cuppy invites listeners into his world where he attempts to fish, cook, and manage…

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  6. How To Be A Hermit (A Bachelor Keeps House) | Chapter 23: So Why Be President?

    Will Cuppy’s decision to live alone in a rickety shack on Jones's Island sparks a comedic exploration of self-sufficiency and the quirky challenges of bachelorhood. With humor as sharp as a well-honed knife, Cuppy invites listeners into his world where he attempts to fish, cook, and manage…

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  7. How To Be A Hermit (A Bachelor Keeps House) | Chapter 22: How to Entertain

    Will Cuppy’s decision to live alone in a rickety shack on Jones's Island sparks a comedic exploration of self-sufficiency and the quirky challenges of bachelorhood. With humor as sharp as a well-honed knife, Cuppy invites listeners into his world where he attempts to fish, cook, and manage…

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  8. How To Be A Hermit (A Bachelor Keeps House) | Chapter 21: Down with Brillat-Savarin!

    Will Cuppy’s decision to live alone in a rickety shack on Jones's Island sparks a comedic exploration of self-sufficiency and the quirky challenges of bachelorhood. With humor as sharp as a well-honed knife, Cuppy invites listeners into his world where he attempts to fish, cook, and manage…

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  9. How To Be A Hermit (A Bachelor Keeps House) | Chapter 20: Perils of the Home

    Will Cuppy’s decision to live alone in a rickety shack on Jones's Island sparks a comedic exploration of self-sufficiency and the quirky challenges of bachelorhood. With humor as sharp as a well-honed knife, Cuppy invites listeners into his world where he attempts to fish, cook, and manage…

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  10. How To Be A Hermit (A Bachelor Keeps House) | Chapter 19: A Plea for Better Batter

    Will Cuppy’s decision to live alone in a rickety shack on Jones's Island sparks a comedic exploration of self-sufficiency and the quirky challenges of bachelorhood. With humor as sharp as a well-honed knife, Cuppy invites listeners into his world where he attempts to fish, cook, and manage…

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  11. How To Be A Hermit (A Bachelor Keeps House) | Chapter 18: Consider the Lettuce

    Will Cuppy’s decision to live alone in a rickety shack on Jones's Island sparks a comedic exploration of self-sufficiency and the quirky challenges of bachelorhood. With humor as sharp as a well-honed knife, Cuppy invites listeners into his world where he attempts to fish, cook, and manage…

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  12. How To Be A Hermit (A Bachelor Keeps House) | Chapter 17: Bedrooms Are What You Make Them

    Will Cuppy’s decision to live alone in a rickety shack on Jones's Island sparks a comedic exploration of self-sufficiency and the quirky challenges of bachelorhood. With humor as sharp as a well-honed knife, Cuppy invites listeners into his world where he attempts to fish, cook, and manage…

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  13. How To Be A Hermit (A Bachelor Keeps House) | Chapter 16: Simplified Clams

    Will Cuppy’s decision to live alone in a rickety shack on Jones's Island sparks a comedic exploration of self-sufficiency and the quirky challenges of bachelorhood. With humor as sharp as a well-honed knife, Cuppy invites listeners into his world where he attempts to fish, cook, and manage…

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  14. How To Be A Hermit (A Bachelor Keeps House) | Chapter 15: Watch Your Budget

    Will Cuppy’s decision to live alone in a rickety shack on Jones's Island sparks a comedic exploration of self-sufficiency and the quirky challenges of bachelorhood. With humor as sharp as a well-honed knife, Cuppy invites listeners into his world where he attempts to fish, cook, and manage…

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  15. How To Be A Hermit (A Bachelor Keeps House) | Chapter 14: Spinach and the Good Life

    Will Cuppy’s decision to live alone in a rickety shack on Jones's Island sparks a comedic exploration of self-sufficiency and the quirky challenges of bachelorhood. With humor as sharp as a well-honed knife, Cuppy invites listeners into his world where he attempts to fish, cook, and manage…

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  16. How To Be A Hermit (A Bachelor Keeps House) | Chapter 13: A Few Hints on Etiquette

    Will Cuppy’s decision to live alone in a rickety shack on Jones's Island sparks a comedic exploration of self-sufficiency and the quirky challenges of bachelorhood. With humor as sharp as a well-honed knife, Cuppy invites listeners into his world where he attempts to fish, cook, and manage…

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  17. How To Be A Hermit (A Bachelor Keeps House) | Chapter 12: The Duke's Dilemma

    Will Cuppy’s decision to live alone in a rickety shack on Jones's Island sparks a comedic exploration of self-sufficiency and the quirky challenges of bachelorhood. With humor as sharp as a well-honed knife, Cuppy invites listeners into his world where he attempts to fish, cook, and manage…

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  18. How To Be A Hermit (A Bachelor Keeps House) | Chapter 11: The Hermit's Emergency Shelf

    Will Cuppy’s decision to live alone in a rickety shack on Jones's Island sparks a comedic exploration of self-sufficiency and the quirky challenges of bachelorhood. With humor as sharp as a well-honed knife, Cuppy invites listeners into his world where he attempts to fish, cook, and manage…

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  19. How To Be A Hermit (A Bachelor Keeps House) | Chapter 10: The Secret of Frederick Barbossa

    Will Cuppy’s decision to live alone in a rickety shack on Jones's Island sparks a comedic exploration of self-sufficiency and the quirky challenges of bachelorhood. With humor as sharp as a well-honed knife, Cuppy invites listeners into his world where he attempts to fish, cook, and manage…

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  20. How To Be A Hermit (A Bachelor Keeps House) | Chapter 9: Diogenes, or the Future of Housekeeping

    Will Cuppy’s decision to live alone in a rickety shack on Jones's Island sparks a comedic exploration of self-sufficiency and the quirky challenges of bachelorhood. With humor as sharp as a well-honed knife, Cuppy invites listeners into his world where he attempts to fish, cook, and manage…

    more
  21. How To Be A Hermit (A Bachelor Keeps House) | Chapter 8: Coffee, Please!

    Will Cuppy’s decision to live alone in a rickety shack on Jones's Island sparks a comedic exploration of self-sufficiency and the quirky challenges of bachelorhood. With humor as sharp as a well-honed knife, Cuppy invites listeners into his world where he attempts to fish, cook, and manage…

    more
  22. How To Be A Hermit (A Bachelor Keeps House) | Chapter 7: The Home in Bum Taste

    Will Cuppy’s decision to live alone in a rickety shack on Jones's Island sparks a comedic exploration of self-sufficiency and the quirky challenges of bachelorhood. With humor as sharp as a well-honed knife, Cuppy invites listeners into his world where he attempts to fish, cook, and manage…

    more
  23. How To Be A Hermit (A Bachelor Keeps House) | Chapter 6: Hard-Boiled Recipes

    Will Cuppy’s decision to live alone in a rickety shack on Jones's Island sparks a comedic exploration of self-sufficiency and the quirky challenges of bachelorhood. With humor as sharp as a well-honed knife, Cuppy invites listeners into his world where he attempts to fish, cook, and manage…

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  24. How To Be A Hermit (A Bachelor Keeps House) | Chapter 5: Confessions of a Sardine Fiend

    Will Cuppy’s decision to live alone in a rickety shack on Jones's Island sparks a comedic exploration of self-sufficiency and the quirky challenges of bachelorhood. With humor as sharp as a well-honed knife, Cuppy invites listeners into his world where he attempts to fish, cook, and manage…

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  25. How To Be A Hermit (A Bachelor Keeps House) | Chapter 4: My Kitchen Beautiful

    Will Cuppy’s decision to live alone in a rickety shack on Jones's Island sparks a comedic exploration of self-sufficiency and the quirky challenges of bachelorhood. With humor as sharp as a well-honed knife, Cuppy invites listeners into his world where he attempts to fish, cook, and manage…

    more
  26. How To Be A Hermit (A Bachelor Keeps House) | Chapter 3: Living from Can to Mouth

    Will Cuppy’s decision to live alone in a rickety shack on Jones's Island sparks a comedic exploration of self-sufficiency and the quirky challenges of bachelorhood. With humor as sharp as a well-honed knife, Cuppy invites listeners into his world where he attempts to fish, cook, and manage…

    more
  27. How To Be A Hermit (A Bachelor Keeps House) | Chapter 2: Be It Ever So Humble

    Will Cuppy’s decision to live alone in a rickety shack on Jones's Island sparks a comedic exploration of self-sufficiency and the quirky challenges of bachelorhood. With humor as sharp as a well-honed knife, Cuppy invites listeners into his world where he attempts to fish, cook, and manage…

    more
  28. How To Be A Hermit (A Bachelor Keeps House) | Chapter 1: I Discover My Island

    Will Cuppy’s decision to live alone in a rickety shack on Jones's Island sparks a comedic exploration of self-sufficiency and the quirky challenges of bachelorhood. With humor as sharp as a well-honed knife, Cuppy invites listeners into his world where he attempts to fish, cook, and manage…

    more
  29. How To Be A Hermit (A Bachelor Keeps House) | Trailer

    Will Cuppy’s decision to live alone in a rickety shack on Jones's Island sparks a comedic exploration of self-sufficiency and the quirky challenges of bachelorhood. With humor as sharp as a well-honed knife, Cuppy invites listeners into his world where he attempts to fish, cook, and manage…

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Will Cuppy’s decision to live alone in a rickety shack on Jones's Island sparks a comedic exploration of self-sufficiency and the quirky challenges of bachelorhood. With humor as sharp as a well-honed knife, Cuppy invites listeners into his world where he attempts to fish, cook, and manage domestic life with little more than a sense of adventure and a dash of chaos. Each essay unfolds a new layer of his misadventures, from failed fishing trips to disastrous culinary experiments, revealing the reality of living in isolation during the 1920s.

As Cuppy navigates the ups and downs of solitude, he uncovers profound insights about independence, the simplicity of life, and the absurdity of everyday tasks. His witty observations and relatable dilemmas resonate beyond his time, making this audiobook a delightful listen for anyone who has ever felt the pangs of loneliness or the joy of embracing one's own company.

Join Cuppy on this humorous journey of trial and error, whe

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Frequently asked questions

How many episodes does How To Be A Hermit (A Bachelor Keeps House) have?

How To Be A Hermit (A Bachelor Keeps House) has 29 episodes on PodParley. The most recent episode was published on October 16, 2026.

What is How To Be A Hermit (A Bachelor Keeps House) about?

Will Cuppy’s decision to live alone in a rickety shack on Jones's Island sparks a comedic exploration of self-sufficiency and the quirky challenges of bachelorhood. With humor as sharp as a well-honed knife, Cuppy invites listeners into his world where he attempts to fish, cook, and manage domestic...

Who hosts How To Be A Hermit (A Bachelor Keeps House)?

How To Be A Hermit (A Bachelor Keeps House) is created and hosted by Will Cuppy.
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