Lost in the Library Podcast

Lost in the Library Podcast

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Episodes 46
Avg. Duration 1h 1m
Activity Highly Active
Apple Rating 5.0 (4)
Since Jan 2025
Latest Episode May 2026

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Weekly
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Episodic
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41%
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About This Podcast

This podcast originated from my desire to share my admiration of books and writing with my friends. Its goal is to encourage them and you, the listener, to pick up a book that you and I never would have before and to begin writing as a way of self-expression. Simply, this podcast is about books and authors. But it delves into more profound topics than chatting about a book I am reading. My friends and I discuss authors’ lives by celebrating and/or denouncing the actions and views that brought them to publication and their works’ impacts on the world. It’s a podcast that delves into the historical context that shaped the literature that would influence generations. It’s a podcast that tells the story of literary adjacent figures who inspired our favorite books. We discuss literary movements, celebrate specific books that are often overlooked, underappreciated, or lost to history, and share our interpretations of superb literary works. Well, here goes nothing. I hope you enjoy it.

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Recent Episodes

Jack London Part 2: The Seal-Clubbing, Kid-Socialist Hobo

May 06, 2026 1h 1m

The Kindle King returns! He's back with host Fil Deptula to talk about the pivotal years of Jack London's life. And what a young life this dude lives! Please like, comment, and follow the show on any…

Jack London Part 1: Prince of the Oyster Pirates

Apr 28, 2026 1h 2m

Fil Deptula is joined by his friend Andrew Kenney to discuss the early life of Jack London. This is the first part of (at time of the recording) an undetermined number in a lengthy series. Spoilers -…

The Tragic Tale of Gerald Bostock

Apr 01, 2026 43m

Fil Deptula sits with his brother Jakub, aka King Beaver, to discuss the tragic tale of Gerald Bostock, aka "Little Milton," aka "Little Monty," aka "Gerry." Please like, comment, and follow the show…

Lu Xun

Mar 25, 2026 1h 2m

Host Fil Deptula sits down with the Book Mac Daddy himself, Noah MacGillvray, to discuss one of China's most influential authors, Lu Xun, aka Zhou Zhangshou, aka Zhou Yushan, aka Zhou Yucai.  Please…

Federico Garcia Lorca

Feb 25, 2026 1h 7m

Host Fil Deptula sits down with Mr. Vernacular Spectacular, also known as Davis Peck, to discuss the Spanish poet Federico Garcia Lorca. Please like, comment, and follow the show on any platform you…

David Foster Wallace Part 4: A Fellow of Infinite Jest

Feb 04, 2026 1h 14m

On the conclusion of this 4-part series, Matthew Cortigiani joins host Fil Deptula to discuss David Foster Wallace's magnum opus: Infinite Jest.  Please like, comment, and follow the show on any…

David Foster Wallace Part 3: Extensive Research

Jan 28, 2026 53m

In what has become our longest series to date, host Fil Deptula chats with guest Matt Cortigiani to discuss David Foster Wallace's life after the publication of Infinite Jest and what leads to his…

David Foster Wallace Part 2: Gets Sober

Jan 14, 2026 57m

Host Fil Deptula sits down with guest Matt Cortigiani to discuss David Foster Wallace's journey through academia and residencies, his substance abuse and sobriety, and his tumultuous treatment of…

David Foster Wallace Part 1: Call Me Seymour Butts

Jan 07, 2026 52m

We are back after a long break during the holidays with the first episode of what is turning out to be a four part series. Fil Deptula is joined by Matt Cortigiani to discuss the early life of David…

Walt Whitman Part 2: America's Poet

Nov 12, 2025 51m

Host Fil Deptula sits down with Claire to discuss Walt Whitman's life after the publication of Leaves of Grass. Please like, comment, and follow the show on any platform you listen. Send any…

Walt Whitman Part 1: Printer's Devil

Nov 05, 2025 49m

Fil Deptula is joined by the mononymous Claire to discuss Walt Whitman, Jr., and his life before he published his pivotal work of poetry, Leaves of Grass. Please like, comment, and follow the show on…

The Strange Case of Clarence Adams

Oct 29, 2025 1h 11m

Host Fil Deptula and guest Mr. Vernacular Spectacular, aka Davis Peck, get into the Halloween Spirit and discuss the Strange Case of Clarence Adams and how literature may have warped his mind. Please…

Agatha Christie

Oct 07, 2025 1h 12m

Fil Deptula sits with Mr. Vernacular Spectacular (Davis Peck) to discuss the best-selling author of all time, and someone who remains a household name to this day. Please like, comment, and follow…

R.L. Stine

Sep 24, 2025 1h 28m

Fil Deptula is joined by the Kindle King, Sir Andrew Kenney, to discuss the most successful children's horror novelist of all time, his work prior to his success, and banned books. Please like,…

Emily Dickinson

Sep 17, 2025 1h 13m

Host Fil Deptula and the Book Mac Daddy (Noah MacGillivray) sit down and discuss one of America's most influential poems and the myths that arose after her death. Please like, comment, and follow the…

Ralph Ellison

Aug 27, 2025 1h 8m

Mr. Vernacular Spectacular (Davis Peck) is back with host Fil Deptula to talk about the life of Ralph Ellison, his essays on culture, art, and music, and one of the greatest American novels of the…

Helen Keller Part 2 - The Stuff They Didn't Teach You

Aug 13, 2025 42m

Host Fil Deptula and guest Jason Midkiff close out the 2-part Helen Keller series with the stuff they didn't to you about her.  Please like, comment, and follow the show on any platform you listen.…

Helen Keller Part 1: The Life of a Deafblind Child

Aug 06, 2025 50m

This week host Fil Deptula and guest Jason Midkiff take a deep dive into one of America's most famous activists and household names, Helen Keller. In this episode, we discuss her childhood, how it…

The Deluge

Jul 30, 2025 1h 20m

We're back with a book podcast! This time we get lost in the historical fiction section of the library, continuing our journey through 16th century Poland with the second book of what is simply known…

Gertrude Barrows Bennett, aka Francis Stevens

Jul 16, 2025 55m

This week in the library, we get lost in the Fantasy section. Dark Fantasy that is. Specifically, we talk about the life and works of the woman credited for creating the Dark Fantasy genre, Gertrude…

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