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• East of Eden: Did Netflix Get It Right?

  October 7, 2026 · 35 min

  Netflix’s East of Eden has finally arrived, bringing John Steinbeck’s classic novel to the screen as a new limited series. In this anticipated episode of Pigheaded and Well-Read, we dive into the Netflix adaptation and ask the big…

• East of Eden: Teaser Trailer Reaction!

  May 14, 2026 · 24 min

  Netflix finally dropped the East of Eden limited series teaser... and we're concerned about the direction it's heading. From the puzzling choice to reframe antagonist Cathy Ames as an empowered antihero to Netflix styled visuals that don't…

• East of Eden Read-Along FINALE: Chapters 50-55

  January 20, 2026 · 1 hr 20 min

  In this episode we cover Chapters 50-55 of East of Eden. That’s it - that’s the end of the novel. Thank you for reading along with us! Content warning: due to the nature of East of Eden’s story and characters, throughout this read-along…

• East of Eden Read-Along: Chapters 45-49

  January 13, 2026 · 1 hr 35 min

  In this episode we cover Chapters 45-49 of East of Eden. We are committed to being a SPOILER-FREE podcast. We will only be discussing what has happened through Chapter 49.  From now through January 20, 2026, join us every Tuesday for a new…

• East of Eden Read-Along: Chapters 39-44

  January 6, 2026 · 1 hr 36 min

  In this episode we cover Chapters 39-44 of East of Eden. We are committed to being a SPOILER-FREE podcast. We will only be discussing what has happened through Chapter 44.  From now through January 20, 2026, join us every Tuesday for a new…

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