Sat, 1 September 2018
In this week’s episode, I am joined by Chris Lafave, Erik Deckers, and David James Poissant for a discussion of Kurt Vonnegut. TEXTS DISCUSSED NOTES When in Indianapolis, visit the Kurt Vonnegut Museum and Library. If you are in Orlando, that is, the City Beautiful, this Wednesday, come celebrate the 60th anniversary of The Dharma Bums at the house where Jack wrote it. Here is our On the Road show from last year. https://youtu.be/Dg_V4amBlJo
Direct download: The_Drunken_Odyssey_Episode_330.mp3
Category:Arts/Culture/Writing -- posted at: 12:00am EDT |
Sat, 25 August 2018
In this week’s episode, I chat with novelist Blair Hurley about our experiences in NYU's MFA program, how to plot novels, religion, and how to really dress like a writer. TEXTS DISCUSSED NOTES Check out Brian Turner's album, featuring recordings by his late wife, Ilyse Kusnetz.
Direct download: The_Drunken_Odyssey_Episode_329.mp3
Category:Arts/Culture/Writing -- posted at: 12:31am EDT |
Sat, 18 August 2018
This week, I interview Dale Lucas, the author of the Fifth Wardand Doc Voodooseries of novels about exploring ethics in long-form narrative, world-building (and when to stop), how to keep writing the novel in maddening isolation, and other stuff, too. Books Discussed NOTES Check out Dale's essayabout having Simon Vance perform the audiobook of his novel, The Fifth Ward: First Watch. |
Sat, 11 August 2018
In this week’s episode, I interview Adrian Todd Zuniga, the host of Literary Death Match, about how to plot a novel, and how he plotted his novel, Collision Theory. TEXT DISCUSSED NOTES Check out my previous convo with Adrian back on Episode 190.
Direct download: The_Drunken_Odyssey_Episode_327.mp3
Category:Arts/Culture/Writing -- posted at: 5:16pm EDT |
Fri, 3 August 2018
In this week’s episode, I talk with the Orlando legend, Patrick Greene, about the power of being an autodidact, the importance of curiosity outside of one's area of expertise, and the struggles of trying to live the life of a writer. NOTES To get some idea of Pat Greene's influence, here's a video featuring his 60th birthday celebration at the gallery earlier this year. https://youtu.be/CYXqonaFaAQ
Direct download: The_Drunken_Odyssey_Episode_326.mp3
Category:Arts/Culture/Writing -- posted at: 9:43pm EDT |
Fri, 27 July 2018
In this week’s episode, I talk with the poet Abraham Smith about his latest release, the book-length work, Destruction of Man. TEXT DISCUSSED
Direct download: The_Drunken_Odyssey_Episode_325.mp3
Category:Arts/Culture/Writing -- posted at: 10:38pm EDT |
Sat, 21 July 2018
In this week’s episode, I talk with Vanessa Blakeslee about short story writing over the long haul, and about her brand new book, Perfect Conditions.
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Sat, 14 July 2018
In this week’s episode, I chat with the classicist and translator, Emily Wilson, whose translation of the Odyssey feels both superbly magical and contemporary. [caption id="attachment_23399" align="alignnone" width="1001"]Emily Wilson by Ralph Rosen.[/caption] TEXT DISCUSSED NOTES Check out this new funky, psychedelic audio soundscape project featuring Brian Turner, Ilyse Kusnetz, and Jared Silvia, among others.
Direct download: The_Drunken_Odyssey_Episode_323.mp3
Category:Arts/Culture/Writing -- posted at: 4:27pm EDT |
Sat, 7 July 2018
In this week’s episode, I chat with the actor Sean Pratt, who is approaching his 1,000th audiobook reading. We talk about breaking into voice work, how to read non-fiction, the audiobook of Infinite Jest, and many other things. NOTES Check out Sean's websiteto learn about his voice coaching and webinars.
Direct download: The_Drunken_Odyssey_Episode_322.mp3
Category:Arts/Culture/Writing -- posted at: 1:14am EDT |
Sat, 30 June 2018
In this week’s episode, I talk with Vanessa Blakeslee about E. M. Forster's Aspects of the Novel as my copy of it crumbled and dissolved. I defend the honor of Henry James at great length. TEXT DISCUSSED
Direct download: The_Drunken_Odyssey_Episode_321.mp3
Category:Arts/Culture/Writing -- posted at: 12:05am EDT |