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A place where I talk to writers about writing, life, and everything in between. Caring about connection without being annoying about it.
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S1E100 Episode 100 - Kyle Minor
For the show's final episode, Kyle Minor, author of How to Disappear and Why, joins me to talk growing up under the spell of religiousness, the itch that fame can't scratch, and writing for others…
S1E99 Episode 99 - Dylan Krieger
Today I'm joined by Dylan Krieger, author of No One is Daddy. We talk religious trauma, unexpectedly blowing up, and returning obsessions. If you're a fan of the podcast, please consider becoming a…
S1E98 Episode 98 - Scott Laudati
Joining me today is crazy ass author Scott Laudati, author of Play the Devil. We talk growing up in a blue collar, artless family, empty promises of Hollywood, and ball cancer. If you're a fan of the…
S1E97 Episode 97 - Mik Grantham
The amazing author of Hardcore, Mik Grantham, joins me to talk the New Orleans art scene, poetry of the mundane, and grieving the death of a past self. If you're a fan of the show, please consider…
S1E96 Episode 96 - Michael Klein
The unforgettable Michael Klein, author of Happiness Ruined Everything, joins me to talk a life of art, the importance of following the thread, and the power of feelings. If you're a fan of the show,…
S1E95 Episode 95 - Richard Siken
The amazing, wonderful Richard Siken, author of I Do Know Some Things, joins me to talk expectations of others, similarities between strokes and poetry, and relearning to live. If you're a fan of the…
S1E94 Episode 94 - Brad Kelly
Author of The Earthen Dark and podcaster extraordinaire, Brad Kelly, joins me to talk what we're meant to be, the origins or who we are, and what the fuck actually is the internet. If you're a fan of…
S1E93 Episode 93 - Kristen Arnett
Amazing human, Kristen Arnett, author of Stop Me If You've Heard This One, joins me to talk Florida, a practical approach to chasing dreams, and how writing can be fun. If you're a fan of the show,…
S1E92 Episode 92 - Rudy Johnson
Legend of Misery Tourism fame and author of the esteemed "Kill Rudy Johnson," Rudy Johnson, joins me to talk about karate, life in the '90's, and how social media is usurping video games in the most…
S1E91 Episode 91 - Lauren Lavín
Multi-talented artist Lauren Lavín, author of the essay collection The Third Beat, joins me to talk turmoil, life, and comedy. If you're a fan of the show, please consider becoming a Patreon…
S1E90 Episode 90 - Mathias Svalina
The GOAT, Mathias Svalina, author of Comedy and deliverer of dreams, joins me to talk about where creativity, surrealism, and reality, blend and merge. If you're a fan of the show, please consider…
S1E974 Bonus Episode - Explain That, Again
It's that time again for our annual, unexplainable madness. Wtf. If you're a fan of the show, please consider becoming a Patreon supporter.
S1E89 Episode 89 - Erin Slaughter
Erin Slaughter, author of The Dead Dad Diaries, joins me to talk the fiction of memories, honoring the truth, and events that shape us. If you're a fan of the show, please consider becoming a Patreon…
S1E888 Bonus Episode - Kirsti MacKenzie (Host: Jillian Luft)
Kirsti MacKenzie, author of Better to Beg, returns to the show to discuss her book with its publisher, Jillian Luft (Sweet Trash Press.) If you're a fan of the show, please consider becoming a…
S1E88 Episode 88 - Zac Smith
Ayyyyyy! the man, author of Everything is Totally Fine, Zac Smith, comes to talk chickens, sadness, and Midwest nothingness. If you're a fan of the show, please consider becoming a Patreon supporter.
S1E87 Episode 87 - Richard Leise
Richard Liese, author of Dry the Rain, joins me to talk about Phish, consumption culture, and writing being fun till it isn't. If you're a fan of the podcast, please consider becoming a Patreon…
S1E86 Episode 86 - Alexandra Naughton
Author of Sick of Being Inside Myself, Alexandra Naughton, talks work and caring for children, writing as homage to past selves, and our infinitely looping preoccupations. If you're a fan of the…
S1E85 Episode 85 - moonandmouth
Author of Cataclysm Moves Me I Regret to Say joins me for a wild talk about binaural beats, spellcasting to get book deals, and Austin, TX. If you're a fan of the show, please consider becoming a…
S1E84 Episode 84 - Andrew Bertaina
Andrew Bertaina, author of Ethan Hawke and Me, joins me to talk about circumstances that led him to his battles with shame, the joys (and pitfalls) of learning how to live, and love, through film,…
S1E83 Episode 83 - Mary Miller
The inimitable Mary Miller, author of Always Happy Hour, and so much more, comes on to talk Mississippi, spinning fact into fiction, and how upheaval benefits creativity. If you're a fan of the show,…
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