This episode is an audio essay about why fall is the perfect time to listen to Elliott Smith. 

This episode is a conversation with author Richard Chiem, whose book King of Joy is available now from Soft Skull Press. We talk about why writers run, we geek out about our favorite movies and directors, and we talk about staying sane as a writer. Music in this episode is by Michael Kilcullen. 

In this episode I talk to author/poet/philanthropist Noah Cicero. We talk about his book Give it to the Grand Canyon, how he's using his talents as a writer to help the children of immigrants who might get deported, and he talks about why he no longer does readings. Music in this episode is by Michael Kilcullen. 

In this episode I talk to author Megan Boyle about her book Live Blog, but mostly we talk about the pains and joys of sobriety, staying creative without substances, and we figure out that growing up is a lot like chicken pox, it sucks going through it when you're young, but it sucks a lot more when you have to go through it as an adult. Music in this episode is by Michael Kilcullen. 

In this episode I talk to author Bud Smith about his writing routine, his passion for literature, how his work has affected his art, and how he has learned to embrace rejection and accept it as part of his creative process. Music by Michael Kilcullen. 

A man sits down to write a story about a person who changes gender, in hopes that it will help him through a difficult time of personal transformation. Please listen with headphones. Preferably in the dark. 

In this episode I talk about why I am personally drawn to, and obsessed with, Jim Jarmusch's 2016 movie Paterson. 

This episode is about the Showtime series Billions. The characters in this show, the actors who portray the characters, and the writers/producers are all aiming for greatness and as an artist I find this inspiring. I talk about the life lessons and creative lessons I've learned from this show, and I talk about one specific creator Brian Koppelman, who uses his platform to help other artists. Music in this episode is by Michael Kilcullen. 

This episode is an interview with author Elle Nash about her book Animals Eat Each Other. We talk about sex, drugs, the pros and cons of Satanism, and how cool it is to be a parent. Her book is out now wherever books are sold. Music in this episode is by Michael Kilcullen.

This episode is an interview with author/musician Adam Gnade. We talk about his new book, our mutual love of Karl Ove Knausgaard, and about the interconnectedness of his books and albums. This episode features a song by Adam Gnade.