The podcast episodes provided demonstrate a literary criticism perspective, where the hosts analyze the storytelling, writing quality, and creative decisions made within the source material.

For example, in the episode 'Super Mario Adventure Book: Pipe Down! (w/ Adam Conover)', the hosts provide critical commentary on the narrative and puzzle mechanics of the Super Mario GameBook, showcasing their ability to examine the work from an analytical standpoint.

Similarly, the episode 'ACOTAR Introduction: What to Expect from the Deep Dive' outlines the hosts' approach to exploring the A Court of Thorns and Roses series, including delving into themes, characters, lore, foreshadowing, and fan theories - all hallmarks of literary criticism.