We're Not Helpful
Welcome to "We're Not Helpful," the podcast where unconventional meets literature! Join hosts Brayton, Eloise and Julian as they take a hilariously unhelpful dive into the world of books and writing.
In each episode, our hosts explore a variety of literary topics with their signature blend of wit, humor, and irreverence. From dissecting classic novels to debating the merits of various writing styles, "We're Not Helpful" offers a refreshing take on the literary world that's anything but conventional.
Whether you're a seasoned bibliophile or just dipping your toes into the literary pool, this podcast promises entertaining discussions that will leave you both enlightened and entertained. So, grab your favorite book and a cup of tea (or something stronger), and join us as we navigate through the pages of literature with our uniquely unhelpful perspective.
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- Update frequency
- every 12 days
- Average duration
- 70 minutes
- Episodes
- 50
- Years Active
- 2023 - 2025
The Helpful Parts: The Flamegate Duology by Kate Mac
Welcome to the first episode of The Helpful Parts. A spin-off series where we talk about things that might not fit into a regular episode.
In this special short episode Brayton talks about a book seri…
Episode 9 - Harry Potter and the Fellowship of the Ring
On this episode not only do we discuss the two biggest book to film adaptations in the last decades, as well as a few other we love, or hate, be we also get our first hate mail. But do we all burst i…
Episode 8 - Squeeze your Sperm!
Happy Valentines Day everyone! In this very romantic episode we talk about sperm....whales as we get a listener email trying to help Eloise better understand Moby Dick. Will it work or will it just m…
Episode 7 - Audiobooks
The long suffering Eloise gives us un update on her journey attempting to finish Moby Dick. We also discuss audiobooks and whether the rise of AI will lead to the end of the audiobook narrator.
Commen…
Episode 6 - Madeline Te Whiu
On our first episode of 2024 we are joined by Madeline Te Whiu, the up and coming Australian author of The Soul Thief trilogy.
Find Madeline and order her books on her website: https://www.madelinetew…
Episode 5 - End of the Year
On the final episode of the year we discuss what books we did or did not enjoy in 2023 and look forward to 2024 and what it might hold.
Link to buy books discussed in the show, support independent aut…
Episode 4 - Surprise!
On Episode 4 we discuss those books that surprised you, whether in a good way or bad. Join us as we relive our days being forced to read books for high school, discuss classics like To Kill and Mocki…
Episode 3 - Fanfic
What do you do when you love a movie, tv show or book? You write your own stories about it of course. Today we delve into the world of fan fiction. The good, the bad and everything inbetween.
Buy Juli…
Episode 2 - Did Not Finish
Episode 2! We made it!
Today we talk about those books, that for one reason or another we just didn't finish.
Do we stay on topic? Absolutely not.
Feedback? Comments? Questions? Contact us at nothelpful…
Episode 1 - Endings
In our inaugural episode we discuss the endings that make or break a book, and one of us loses $100. Feedback? Comments? Questions? You can email us at [email protected]
Buy Julian's book "Shado…