Mar 29, 2022
This week, acclaimed author Karen Joy Fowler joins the podcast to share the processes and methods that have brought her success throughout her writing career. Ever since getting a late start to the writing world in her 30s, Karen has defied expectations by achieving awards for novels spanning science fiction, short...
Mar 22, 2022
In the male-dominated scene of hip hop, most people neglect the game-changing impact women have made over the years. This week, journalist Clover Hope joins the podcast to talk about this fascinating side to hip hop many people don’t know about. Clover is the author of The Motherlode, which highlights more than 100...
Mar 15, 2022
There’s an endless amount of advice out there that claims becoming more productive means fully buying into hustle culture. But this week, clinical psychologist turned writer Alice Boyes joins the podcast to tear down many of the acknowledged notions we have about productivity, efficiency, and mental health. Alice is...
Mar 8, 2022
Democracy is integral to America’s story, but recent book banning efforts from across the country may be a red flag. Author and English literature professor Azar Nafisi joins the podcast to talk about the power of fiction to challenge tyranny and preserve democracy. As a witness to the Iranian Revolution firsthand,...
Mar 2, 2022
After retiring from a military career that thrust him into the intelligence community, Kenneth Earl knew he had to put his story into writing. Written under a pseudonym, Kenneth’s memoir Illegitimate Sun chronicles his life journey from a difficult upbringing to becoming a high-ranking member of the US Navy. On...