A Hidden Inn with books and friends

You find me in a basement pub in Illinois with CS Lewis scholar Jerry Root and poet Sarah Emtage. If you like her poem check out her writing here: scribblore.com
If you are enjoying these little visits and you'd like to encourage me with coffee and cake you can do so here: www.buymeacoff...

[@sirgerbilmacintosh9101]

One of the most uplifting channels on You Tube, for sure.

[@OlexiiZaparovan]

This grandpa is hiding a lot about himself😅

[@julialumina1615]

Yes!

[@Vandalle.]

@@OlexiiZaparovan What?

[@paulwalker5822]

A pipe, a 16 year old whiskey, a fire, books and friends - marvellous Malcolm. I am very envious and would have loved to be there in person, but thank you once again for inviting us in to share it with you.

[@andrew_ep_curtis]

Im going to be THAT guy... scotch whisky has no 'e' in it 😊

[@paulwalker5822]

Sorry Curtis, I am but a poor Englishman not well versed in the variations of the different spellings of whisky! But you live and learn! 🙂 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@Ell_tell]

“Oh come in, come in.” ❤

[@Khaz_77]

I'm filled will envy but attempting to turn it to grace and appreciation for your warm time with creative friends. 🥃

[@thesunman108]

LOVE this channel. The passion, the joy, and the reverence for literature/story is infectous!

[@TwoNinePrime]

What a gorgeous basement. Truly jealous.

[@zoobee]

'A hidden inn with books and friends....' -- if I were to be asked what my conception of a corner of heaven is like this would be it

[@JoaoPedro-gt9qq]

That's exactly what I was thinking. You who live in countries that still hold a strong cultural tradition can enjoy friendships like this, but here in Brazil the “inhuman dearth of noble natures” is truly inhuman,

[@thevoid902]

​@@JoaoPedro-gt9qqI wish you peace . I pray you find a happy place and compassion once again guides your home land.

[@JoaoPedro-gt9qq]

@@thevoid902 Thank you, that's very kind of you.

[@Helios601]

Godless I presume

[@stephensmith4480]

@@JoaoPedro-gt9qq God Bless you my friend. I hope you find peace and happiness 🙏

[@aljurje]

Just this week I had the honour and pleasure of meeting Jerry and smoking several pipes over two evenings in Wisła, Poland. He is such a great company. I only wish I heard him talk on Lewis, but he was there to cover other topics. Thank you for posting rhis video.

[@raftastrock]

Wonderful to see you with this warm fellowship, I didn't know you were friends with Jerry, but that is no surprise! Greetings from Robert Seelye's grandson (Jerry know him). Thanks for all your generous sharing of these moments.

[@erickregel6188]

My spouse took a class with Jerry (C.S.Lewis) and I snuck in for a session. He was quite generous, full of stories, and a master teacher. We had started our church ministry career at the same church (decades apart) and so we had known the same friends. He then spoke at the church I was working at, full of stories, and he preached with a fullness it was like he opened up all of the windows in a large, otherwise darkened room.

[@IAMNationX]

I smiled ear to ear for 11minutes...thank you so much and thank you Sarah

[@Scribblore]

You're welcome 😁

[@ChucklesThePyro]

Malcolm's excitement is so infectious, God bless this man

[@crazydoggentleman7930]

I love how Sarah bobs her head every time Malcolm reads aloud. Like it’s music to her ears 😋

[@Scribblore]

I didn't realize how much I was nodding till I watched it after 😆 You're right though! I love the way Malcolm reads.

[@Ptitmalle]

What a nice place with drinks and books ! Thanks for the video.👍

[@MikeColetti]

Wonderful! And a marvelous poem!

[@tacpowers]

If only we could all be so lucky as to have a visit from Malcolm...what a wonderful day would be had!

[@josephvitaliano3226]

Wow, this is amazing! I love this incredible creativity and fantastic display of friendship and enjoying the good things of Life. Thank you for sharing this charming hideaway / sanctum with us! I'd love something like this for myself! Thank you for the inspiration! And I LOVE the "Phoenix Feather Pen" poem!!! Much Love from Brooklyn, New York! ❤

[@pebrain21]

A wonderful video, is this! A crackling fire, good friends both old and new, a dram of scotch, a beloved pipe, and prose and poetry alike. What a sublime experience!

[@MalcolmGuitespell]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@KingDennisJensen]

Such a cozy video and such amazing poets and writers in the room, wow. Thank you for sharing!

[@MalcolmGuitespell]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@RandomVideos-kn3pf]

What a wonderful sight, there is something romantic about books that can't be replaced digitally

[@victorburnett6329]

The phoenix feather pen was a lovely poem

[@d.aardent9382]

fabulous house, with an old pub in the basement!! very cozy, love the fireplace.

[@oldandintheway1955]

Hiyas Malcolm, What a wonderful gathering of friends and delightful books in the perfect basement pub!! I enjoyed your talk on George MacDonald at the Wade Center at Wheaton College, thanks to YT. I live 20 minutes away and wish I could have been there in person.

[@MalcolmGuitespell]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@crusader2112]

Well this is Supremely Cozy. Wonderful Malcolm. 👍

[@wendy-moore]

Wonderful! So happy to have found you in this wonderful space with such lovely people!

[@arnieslater48]

Phoenix Feather pen....fabulous ❤

[@j.b.3981]

Dream basement indeed! So warm and welcoming.

[@malcolmhart1795]

Wow! We felt your joyous excitement in experiencing your host's tribute to Jack, and we thank you for sharing. Also, we watched your talk on George, and it is, put simply, absolutely wonderful! It resonates so much with our hearts, so thank you very much for letting us hear it too. Heartfelt love, as always. 💕💙 Had to pause last night at the end of the talk, but listened again together today. From one Malcolm to another, may God bless you richly! ♥️

[@MalcolmGuitespell]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@ciscornBIG]

Hi malcolm! I love knowing you're over in illinois! I hope someday you come closer to Kansas. I would love to shake your hand, sir.

[@sto3359]

Such a wonderful video. Thank you for sharing.

[@99r__1]

Fantastic! What an amazing place.

[@stoicepictetus3875]

What a good place and friends you were found by. Your lecture entitled "When a Heart is Really Alive: George MacDonald and the Prophetic Imagination" at the Wade center (also on youtube) is also wonderful. Thank you Malcolm.

[@Scribblore]

I know right!

[@JJ-go7re]

beautiful people, beautiful surroundings ❤

[@lmarie931]

What a delight to see a famiiar face on one of your videos! Jerry is very beloved here. 😄

[@DisciplesHyper]

Does he have a youtube channel as well?

[@lmarie931]

@@DisciplesHyper No. But if you look for Dr. Jerry Root, you'll find him on channels like the C.S. Lewis Institute and other channels.

[@manny7318]

This would be my version of heaven.

[@guycalgary7800]

I traded every book I've ever owned after reading it , to get another on my list of must reads . Kind of wishing i had built a library now.

[@Stefan69whatever]

The Pipe right under the smoke detector 😂

[@janekimbusch6965]

Wish we had this in germany. Still a uplifting video.

[@samdemic3373]

Oh to spend a few hours with these wonderful people in the hidden gem.

[@noahhyatt]

Now this is right wonderful.

[@spikeherbert391]

I love the fact this is in Wheaton, Illinois. I used to live in Glen Ellyn and the back property line of the house abutted Wheaton. My wife and I picked up the commuter train to get to the Chicago Loop for work at the College Station (Wheaton College) stop.

[@kinghenry100]

What a superb place

[@torimillan1922]

A little corner of paradise!

[@MarkDaniels1517]

The meeting with MacDonald is one of my favorite parts of 'The Great Divorce.' Thanks for reading it.

[@richardbunt2278]

Smart Big room & fireplace nice place

[@usfaaartillerist]

That was UH-MAZIN'!!

[@andrewhill1965]

A wonderful video. Very nice to have you in the states. Im in Indiana, just one state over from where you were here. Your friend has a beautiful pub area. And your reading was delightful as always.

[@TheCruelShoes]

What a wonderful few days at Wheaton experiencing MacDonald with all of our senses. Thank you for the parts you have played in making my heart really alive. Slàinte

[@MalcolmGuitespell]

Many thanks!

[@smoath]

You're not getting away that easily. Let us in!

[@dieselwrench3621]

Malcolm’s channel is my escape from the craziness of this world.

[@mad0uche]

True, it’s sad we are all trying to escape

[@dieselwrench3621]

@@mad0uche very sad.

[@1garywpatterson]

Fantastic!!!

[@MalcolmGuitespell]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@Vocatus2222]

This was just most excellent and unexpected. Many thanks to you all

[@MalcolmGuitespell]

Many thanks for your generous encouragement!

[@julialumina1615]

Such a lovely video again. Lovely to see you befriend all sorts of poets of all genders and ages. I love it! And that cellar is like a personal hobbit hole! How I would love to read there by the fire, wow!

[@MalcolmGuitespell]

thanks. It's a joy to me that my writing has brought me into contact with a whole generation of younger poets!

[@clarkgriswold2304]

I really enjoyed that! Felt like I was there with you.

[@MalcolmGuitespell]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@thevoid902]

Fabulous Padre. I'm presently reading about the inklings. Their far too clever for this poor old hobbit but I will endevour to read more of their work. We must, after all , always try to rise above our limitations ✌️

[@melindalemmon2149]

A Lucky Bourbon? Couldn't quite catch that. Thanks, friends. I've been edified.

[@bretthess6376]

Wheaton? Nice place. Haven't been there in years. Dry cup!

[@AnotherViewBot]

You were in wheaton,? That's only a skip and a hop away from me. What I would have given to bend your ear for just a few moments. God bless you, sir. Your videos are quite amazing.

[@OldToby53]

Nice...id call that The Green Dragon

[@ck-wg2hm]

This is very nice

[@seanmcgrath1326]

Wonderful!

[@Uytaryn]

Great movie❤I stopped reading after Zen and the Art of Motorcyclemaintenance

[@thebrowneyesofmandalore]

Ahh, I would’ve loved to visit you in such a place. I live not to far away. Sláinte Mhath!

[@MalcolmGuitespell]

Sláinte

[@tonystone3397]

Would have been good to hear from Jerry, looks like he has done so well.

[@AJ-xv7oh]

Oh wow that looks sooo cozy 🤓

[@NomnomJawsnomnom]

Malcolm seemed extra giddy and animated here. I'm wondering if that has to do with how this visit allowed him to (in a way) have an old pub experience of a whiskey, a pipe, a fire, and good conversation.

[@MalcolmGuitespell]

yes, its just like the old times when we were allowed to smoke in pubs

[@brent9798]

Why do I watch these videos with a big dumb grin.

[@annchovey2089]

I kept waiting for Tumnus Faun to pop in.

[@Mathematica702]

Man, I wonder what kind of conversation would’ve happened if Harold Bloom had been there.

[@MalcolmGuitespell]

very interesting conversations indeed.Bloom is brilliant though I don't agree with a lot of what Harold Bloom says, especially in the Anxiety of Influence, but he did once recommend me to one of his students and sent that student to study with me in Cambridge!

[@rafindeed]

I wish i had a place like that

[@MenAreSpeaking]

If I fly to England, could I enjoy a night of stout drinks and poetry with you? I am from Tennessee and I want this life for myself and my neighbors.

[@jacobbornowsky4013]

More of this please

[@chocolatemonk]

Ah Malcolm you are across the pond. Apparently they dropped perique and replaced it with Kentucky for 3 Nuns!? Deep fried and called it orange. I wish we could get the same recipe. Friends are cherished souls

[@phantumdrummer]

Amazing location with wonderful pipes, whiskey and books. I truly love everything you do. This is such a wonderful moment in your time. Your and Sarah's readings are amazing. My only unfortunate question would be with what 1980's camera did you use to record this? As the out of focus, poor quality of the video is sadly disappointing. (Hate to be sooo frank, but I must and owe you to be truthful)

[@ClaudiaARoot]

It was all we had!

[@phantumdrummer]

@@ClaudiaARoot Yes, We can only do the best we can with what we have. You did your best and did well.

[@MalcolmGuitespell]

I think maybe there was dust on the lens - my fault I should have wiped it before we started

[@raza5757]

❤

[@arsenalboy4ever]

It's like Hogwarts🤣🪄

[@findbridge1790]

prof makes a nice bit of change looks like. the fruits of tenure LOL

[@theodoremason6344]

I’ve drank many a brew at the Eagle and Child

[@TheNewMediaoftheDawn]

Well done🎉

[@Adam-qj2cv]

Peut-on visiter ce magnifique endroit ?

[@coffeecan7440]

I live 30 minutes from there and wish I could share a pipe or two as well discuss books. Cheers

[@amyemtage6101]

Charming

[@danwinters2190]

I'm just a few hours away from you. Enjoy your stay in the USA

[@steveblunden2295]

Drink? yes please - a real English CAMRA quality Ale, thank you 😊

[@MalcolmGuitespell]

yes indeed. I am an ardent member of Camra

[@iggybarmont8639]

nice! have you read some from george r.r martin?

[@DaveBloke-tg5wv]

Have a lovely weekend, I'll have a beer here with you from Portsmouth, England!

[@Shyguy71588]

If this video was 2 hours long id still say its not long enough

[@JasonJoestar]

Damn. That focus was all over the place unfortunately.

[@FPSmodz-]

Can anyone recommend a pipe tobacco for a beginner? Nothing too strong but with some body.

[@MalcolmGuitespell]

start with a mild cavendish

[@AlanHH]

Picture quality was awful. Sorry but I gave up after 5 minutes.

[@MalcolmGuitespell]

something wrong with the camera that day

[@johnbradshaw5097]

Has Sarah the poet got a cap full of the malt in that herbal beverage she is imbibing?

[@Scribblore]

Just Earl Grey, but I had a sip of something after just to try it.

[@johnbradshaw5097]

@@Scribblore Earl Grey is a nice tea.

[@simdagger]

I’m currently wrestling with a nasty bout of tonsillitis after a cold, so imagine my bliss when I sat, exhausted, in my recliner with the umpteenth cup of tea in my hands and saw this episode come out! Truly a slice of heaven. Thank you for inviting us to share such a cozy moment. I’m finally relaxed for the first time in a week, thanks to the poems and excerpts. Finally, I will hopefully get some shut-eye. Thank you, Malcolm, Jerry, and Sara, for this extremely cozy encounter.

[@jobson586]

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[@palemoogle3049]

I always save these videos for bed. Such a good way to relax from the day

[@MalcolmGuitespell]

Glad you like them!

[@Timhouthichalamet]

your lifestyle is inspiring

[@ahmadtajy7178]

Wow Sara's poem was so musical

[@Scribblore]

Thanks!

[@oussamaali8775]

Such beautiful energy! What's better than a pipe, a 16-year-old whiskey, and lovely friends? Thank you for sharing these wonderful moments with us.

[@johanvandersandt8904]

Always enjoy having a pipe with a friend.

[@kishascape]

Same. I mix peyote in mine though.

[@johanvandersandt8904]

Sounds flavorful!

[@chrism2567]

This channel is like a warm blanket, on a cold wet windy January night

[@DrKBoogieWoogie]

So amazingly civilized👏

[@Clyde__Frog]

This looks like heaven, a blurry heaven but heaven none the less.

[@KJ-zv2ty]

It's all that pipesmoke...

[@justinoconnor9516]

This guy always puts a smile on my face.