Andy Miller

Mentioned in 5 analyzed podcast episodes across 2 shows

Co-host of the Backlisted podcast, a literary discussion show that examines classic and contemporary books. Author of *The Year of Reading Dangerously* and *Inventory*. Participates regularly in deep-dive conversations about literature, including works by William Golding, C.S. Lewis, and Iris Murdoch.

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Episode Appearances

Economist Podcasts · Apr 8, 2026

Overnight cessation: a two-week pause in Iran

“Wrote about AI fiction and the threat to human authors”

Iran-US ceasefire negotiationsMiddle East diplomatic relationsChina demographic crisis

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Economist Podcasts · Mar 11, 2026

Strait of shock: Iran economic fallout

“Backstory columnist interviewing Iranian filmmaker about persecution and artistic resistance”

Strait of Hormuz closureOil market volatilityStrategic petroleum reserves

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Backlisted · Mar 2, 2026

The Inheritors by William Golding

“Author of The Year of Reading Dangerously; Backlisted co-host; read Square Haunting by Francesca Wade this week”

William Golding's literary science fictionNeanderthal representation in fictionNarrative perspective and point-of-view shifts

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Backlisted · Feb 10, 2026

Till We Have Faces by C.S. Lewis

“Co-host of Backlisted podcast participating in discussion of Till We Have Faces and Lewis's work”

C.S. Lewis Literary AnalysisTill We Have Faces Novel StudyCupid and Psyche Myth Retelling

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Backlisted · Jan 27, 2026

The Sacred and Profane Love Machine by Iris Murdoch

“Backlisted co-host; author of 'The Year of Reading Dangerously' and 'Inventory'”

Iris Murdoch's philosophical fiction and moral philosophy integrationLiterary canon formation and feminist reclamation of women philosophersAdaptation of literary fiction to film and stage formats

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