Best Adam Messer Podcasts (2025)

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Mariana Enriquez on SOMEBODY IS WALKING ON YOUR GRAVE 46:41

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4h ago46:41

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Somebody Is Walking on Your Grave by Mariana Enriquez is an extraordinary travelogue and memoir that invites readers on a journey through the world's cemeteries. Mariana joins us to talk about travelogues, epigraphs, confronting death, working through fear, horror films and more with cohost Isabelle McConville. This episode of Poured Over was hoste…

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Sean and Jason Mendelson on 75 Years of Peanuts 59:52

1d ago59:52

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Celebrate 75 years of the Peanuts gang with B&N exclusive vinyl, mesmerizing zoetropes and more this holiday season. Producers Sean and Jason Mendelson join us to chat about working on and growing up alongside the iconic Vince Guaraldi soundtracks, the timelessness of Charlie Brown, the cultural legacy of Charles Schulz, jazz, deep cut specials and…

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Cory Doctorow on ENSHITTIFICATION 56:38

2d ago56:38

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Enshittification by Cory Doctorow is a fascinating deep-dive into the deterioration of the internet — and what we can do to save it. Cory joins us to talk about the stages of platform decay, digital monopolies, audiobooks, growing up on the internet, building a new tech landscape and more with guest host Chris Gillespie. This episode of Poured Over…

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Beth Macy on PAPER GIRL 50:49

5d ago50:49

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Beth Macy, the bestselling author of Dopesick, returns with Paper Girl, her most personal story yet. Beth joined us live at B&N Upper West Side to talk about growing up in Ohio, class, language and more with host Miwa Messer. This episode of Poured Over was hosted by Miwa Messer and mixed by Harry Liang. New episodes land Tuesdays and Thursdays (wi…

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Episode 450 - Grae Buck, Kyle Jessie and Mike Iaconelli 50:24

6d ago50:24

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Grae Buck, Kyle Jessie and Mike Iaconelli join this episode of Bassmaster Radio.By B.A.S.S.

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Joy Harjo on GIRL WARRIOR 46:06

7d ago46:06

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Girl Warrior by Joy Harjo, former three-term U.S. Poet Laureate, is a powerful reflection on coming of age as a Native woman. Joy joins us to talk about poetry, dreams, place, active listening, structure and more with host Miwa Messer. This episode of Poured Over was hosted by Miwa Messer and mixed by Harry Liang. New episodes land Tuesdays and Thu…

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Lucy Steeds on THE ARTIST AND THE FEAST 46:16

8d ago46:16

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The Artist and the Feast by Lucy Steeds is an elegantly crafted tale of art, love and ambition. Lucy joins us to chat about prologues, storytelling, art monsters, alternating perspectives, language, translation and more with cohost Isabelle McConville. This episode of Poured Over was hosted by Isabelle McConville and mixed by Harry Liang. New episo…

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Nic Stone on BOOM TOWN 44:06

9d ago44:06

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Boom Town is the taut and transporting adult debut from bestselling author Nic Stone. Nic joins us to talk about the American South, Black womanhood, Atlanta, writing in a new form and more with host Miwa Messer. This episode of Poured Over was hosted by Miwa Messer and mixed by Harry Liang. New episodes land Tuesdays and Thursdays (with occasional…

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Adam Johnson on THE WAYFINDER 58:04

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The Wayfinder by Pulitzer Prize and National Book Award-winning author Adam Johnson is a gripping story of community and survival centered on one resilient young girl. Adam joins us to talk about storytelling, innocence, navigation, mythology, masculinity, literary fiction and more with host Miwa Messer. This episode of Poured Over was hosted by Mi…

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Episode 449 - Tucker Smith, Pat Schlapper and Russ Lane 50:20

13d ago50:20

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Tucker Smith, Pat Schlapper and Russ Lane join host Thom Abraham on this episode of Bassmaster Radio.By B.A.S.S.

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Andrew Ross Sorkin on 1929 46:53

14d ago46:53

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1929 by Andrew Ross Sorkin is a deep dive into the devastating Wall Street collapse that shook the nation and reverberates throughout our country today. Andrew joins us to talk about understanding the present by studying the past, the influential women of the Great Crash, meme coins, the exuberance of the Jazz Age, journalism, tariffs and more with…

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Thomas Schlesser on MONA'S EYES 44:44

15d ago44:44

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Mona's Eyes by Thomas Schlesser is a multigenerational family story and a vivid exploration of art through a young girl's museum adventures with her beloved grandfather. Thomas joins us to talk about choosing which artworks to include in the novel, creating his cast of characters, relating life lessons to famous works or art, accessibility, melanch…

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Megha Majumdar on A GUARDIAN AND A THIEF 50:29

16d ago50:29

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A Guardian and a Thief by Megha Majumdar is a taut and transporting tale of two families' plights set on a collision course. Megha joins us to talk about climate change in literature, writing compressed narratives, class, intentional language, influences and more with host Miwa Messer. This episode of Poured Over was hosted by Miwa Messer and mixed…

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Elizabeth George on A SLOWLY DYING CAUSE 43:12

19d ago43:12

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A Slowly Dying Cause by Elizabeth George is the gripping 22nd installment of the bestselling Inspector Lynley series that takes our detectives back to Cornwall. Elizabeth joins us to talk about writing from multiple perspectives, creating her characters, outlining, research and more with cohost Jenna Seery. This episode of Poured Over was hosted by…

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Episode 448 - Matt Adams, Laker Howell and Mark Zona 50:24

20d ago50:24

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Matt Adams, Laker Howell and Mark Zona join host Thom Abraham on this episode of Bassmaster Radio.By B.A.S.S.

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Mary Roach on REPLACEABLE YOU 51:19

21d ago51:19

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Replaceable You by Mary Roach is a globe-spanning account of the impact modern science has on the human body, from stem cell centers to a working iron lung. Mary joins us to talk about sitting in on surgeries, traveling for her research, creating footnotes, xenotransplants, humor and more with guest host Chris Gillespie. This episode of Poured Over…

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Jade Chang on WHAT A TIME TO BE ALIVE 40:59

23d ago40:59

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What a Time to Be Alive by Jade Chang is a sharp, funny and smart story centered on a woman's journey through grief and the wellness industry. Jade joined us live at The Grove to talk about finding her character's voice, Los Angeles, TED Talks, belief, hope, performance, coming-of-age narratives, fame and more with host Miwa Messer. This episode of…

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Jen Hatmaker on AWAKE 45:22

26d ago45:22

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Awake by Jen Hatmaker is a powerful and poignant memoir full of hope, loss and paving a new path after the end of her marriage. Jen joins us to talk about healing, home, family, faith, support systems and more with guest host Brenda Allison. This episode of Poured Over was hosted by Brenda Allison and mixed by Harry Liang. New episodes land Tuesday…

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Episode 447 - Tripp Berlinsky, Glenn Cale and Wes Miller 50:32

27d ago50:32

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Tripp Berlinsky, Glenn Cale and Wes Miller join host Thom Abraham on this episode of Bassmaster Radio.By B.A.S.S.

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Jason Diamond on KAPLAN'S PLOT 53:42

27d ago53:42

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Kaplan's Plot by Jason Diamond is a riveting read where home, past and present collide in one gripping family mystery. Jason joins us to talk about releasing his debut novel, haunting the narrative, Chicago, empathy, redemption and more with cohost Isabelle McConville. This episode of Poured Over was hosted by Isabelle McConville and mixed by Harry…

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Mona Awad on WE LOVE YOU, BUNNY 49:31

28d ago49:31

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We Love You, Bunny by Mona Awad is the long-awaited return to the world of the sickeningly sweet (and maniacally maddening) clique in Bunny. Mona joined us live at B&N Union Square to talk about revisiting the Bunnies, Frankenstein, writing delusional characters, hyperfemininity, the myth of the outsider, surrealism and more with host Miwa Messer. …

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Angela Flournoy on THE WILDERNESS 46:57

1M ago46:57

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The Wilderness by Angela Flournoy is a big-hearted story about community and friendship amid the chaos of life's uncertainties. Angela joined us live at B&N Upper West Side to talk about friendship, adulthood, building a life, platonic love, what it means to be good, money, class and more with host Miwa Messer. This episode of Poured Over was hoste…

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SenLinYu on ALCHEMISED 1:01:15

1M ago1:01:15

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Alchemised by SenLinYu is an epic and engrossing dark fantasy novel following a prisoner of war grappling with a world of death and dark magic. Sen joins us to talk about world building, their research process, religion, philosophy, characterization and more with cohost Isabelle McConville. This episode of Poured Over was hosted by Isabelle McConvi…

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Episode 446 - Emil Wagner, Matt Messer and Paul Marks 50:32

1M ago50:32

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Emil Wagner, Matt Messer and Paul Marks join host Thom Abraham on this episode of Bassmaster Radio to recap the recent 2025 Nitro Bassmaster Elite Qualifier at Lake Champlain presented by Bass Pro Shops.By B.A.S.S.

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Patricia Lockwood on WILL THERE EVER BE ANOTHER YOU 1:01:05

1M ago1:01:05

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Will There Ever Be Another You by Patricia Lockwood is a gripping and disconcerting story of one woman's unraveling during a global pandemic. Patricia joins us to talk about writing about the internet, nostalgia, language, genre, reading classics and more with host Miwa Messer. This episode of Poured Over was hosted by Miwa Messer and mixed by Harr…

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Arundhati Roy on MOTHER MARY COMES TO ME 57:06

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"Laughter does not mean there's no grief . . . laughter means a deep understanding of something." Mother Mary Comes to Me by Arundhati Roy is a triumphant memoir chronicling Roy's journey to becoming an award-winning author. Arundhati joins us to talk about memory, language, family, imagination, humor and more with host Miwa Messer. This episode of…

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Kiran Desai on THE LONELINESS OF SONIA AND SUNNY 56:02

1M ago56:02

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The Loneliness of Sonia and Sunny by Kiran Desai is a sweeping, big-hearted tale from an award-winning author. Kiran joins us to talk about loneliness on a busy planet, art, storytelling, fame, exile, love, diaspora novels and more with host Miwa Messer. This episode of Poured Over was hosted by Miwa Messer and mixed by Harry Liang. New episodes la…

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Elizabeth Gilbert on ALL THE WAY TO THE RIVER 46:56

1M ago46:56

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All the Way to the River by Elizabeth Gilbert covers the full emotional spectrum, from love and loss to hope and healing. Elizabeth joined us live at B&N Paramus to chat about finding community in reading, leading with truth, letting grief move through you, resilience and more with cohost Jenna Seery. This episode of Poured Over was hosted by Jenna…

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Episode 445 - Seth Feider, Bernie Schultz and Brandon Lester 50:16

1M ago50:16

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Seth Feider, Bernie Schultz and Brandon Lester join host Thom Abraham on this episode of Bassmaster Radio.By B.A.S.S.

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Agustina Bazterrica on THE UNWORTHY 43:19

1M ago43:19

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The Unworthy by Agustina Bazterrica gives us a harrowing look at a dystopian future through an unforgettable heroine. Agustina joined us live at B&N Union Square to talk about active reading, the relationship between humans and nature, literature as a salvation, influences, translation and more with cohost Jenna Seery. This episode of Poured Over w…

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M.L. Rio on HOT WAX 45:44

1M ago45:44

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Hot Wax by M.L. Rio is a gripping story of grief, love and rock 'n roll. M.L. joins us to talk about method writing, road tripping, creating fictional bands, chapter titles, songwriting and more with cohost Isabelle McConville. This episode of Poured Over was hosted by Isabelle McConville and mixed by Harry Liang. New episodes land Tuesdays and Thu…

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Catherine Chidgey on THE BOOK OF GUILT 38:19

1M ago38:19

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The Book of Guilt by Catherine Chidgey is a unique, genre-bending novel that asks, what would the world look like if no one won WWII? Catherine joins us to talk about sibling stories, setting, translation, literary influences and more with host Miwa Messer. This episode of Poured Over was hosted by Miwa Messer and mixed by Harry Liang. New episodes…

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Mick Herron on CLOWN TOWN 51:03

2M ago51:03

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Clown Town by Mick Herron takes us back into the orbit of misfit spies and heart-racing adventure in the bestselling Slough House series. Mick joins us to chat about his writing process, balancing an ensemble cast, the evolution of his series, bringing Slow Horses from the page to the screen, British humor and more with guest host Chris Gillespie. …

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Episode 444 - Craig Lamb, Bryan Schmitt and Hank Weldon 50:16

2M ago50:16

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Craig Lamb, Bryan Schmitt and Hank Weldon join host Thom Abraham on this episode of Bassmaster Radio.By B.A.S.S.

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Maggie Smith and Saeed Jones on THE PEOPLE'S PROJECT 46:08

2M ago46:08

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The People's Project by Maggie Smith and Saeed Jones is a carefully curated collection of poetry, essays and art from some of our greatest voices. Maggie and Saeed join us to chat about finding community in poetry, the challenge of vulnerability, using metaphor as a tool, writing across genres and more with host Miwa Messer. This episode of Poured …

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Dan Brown on THE SECRET OF SECRETS 34:21

2M ago34:21

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The Secret of Secrets by Dan Brown is another mind-bending, globe-spanning maze of a story featuring Robert Langdon. Dan joins us to talk about revisiting his characters, the study of human consciousness, trusting your own taste, puzzles, Prague and more with guest host Chris Gillespie. This episode of Poured Over was hosted by Chris Gillespie and …

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Andrew Joseph White on YOU WEREN'T MEANT TO BE HUMAN 49:44

2M ago49:44

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You Weren't Meant to Be Human by Andrew Joseph White is a gritty and guttural story of an alien invasion in the mountains of West Virginia. Andrew joins us to talk about reading horror novels, the catharsis of writing, world building, Appalachia, characterization and more with cohost Isabelle McConville. This episode of Poured Over was hosted by Is…

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Stephen Greenblatt on DARK RENAISSANCE 47:31

2M ago47:31

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Dark Renaissance by Stephen Greenblatt is a riveting look into the mysterious life of the brilliant and oft-misunderstood writer, Christopher Marlowe. Stephen joins us to talk about writing for the stage, literacy in the 1500s, the freedom of the theater, living in a time of extremes and more with cohost Jenna Seery. This episode of Poured Over was…

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Episode 443 - Chris Bowes, John Crews and Gene Gilliland 50:14

2M ago50:14

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Chris Bowes, John Crews and Gene Gilliland join host Thom Abraham on this episode of Bassmaster Radio.By B.A.S.S.

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Eliana Ramage on TO THE MOON AND BACK 45:16

2M ago45:16

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To the Moon and Back by Eliana Ramage is a sweeping story of a woman's journey to become the first Cherokee astronaut. Eliana joins us to talk about her research process, balancing comedy with tragedy, family stories, ambition, community and more with cohost Isabelle McConville. This episode of Poured Over was hosted by Isabelle McConville and mixe…

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Patrick Ryan on BUCKEYE 1:01:22

2M ago1:01:22

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Buckeye by Patrick Ryan is an intimate portrait of small-town, midcentury America. Patrick joins us to chat about writing family mythologies, the passage of time, forgiveness, Ohio, craft and more with guest host Brenda Allison. This episode of Poured Over was hosted by Brenda Allison and mixed by Harry Liang. New episodes land Tuesdays and Thursda…

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Dana A. Williams on TONI AT RANDOM 43:02

2M ago43:02

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Toni at Random by Dana A. Williams takes readers into the inner world of Toni Morrison as a literary editor. Dana joins us to chat about language, the editorial process, Toni Morrison's lasting legacy and more with host Miwa Messer. This episode of Poured Over was hosted by Miwa Messer and mixed by Harry Liang. New episodes land Tuesdays and Thursd…

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Episode 442 - Pat Schlapper, Chris Johnston and Tucker Smith 50:14

2M ago50:14

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Pat Schlapper, Chris Johnston and Tucker Smith join host Thom Abraham on this episode of Bassmaster Radio.By B.A.S.S.

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Miriam Toews on A TRUCE THAT IS NOT PEACE 50:27

2M ago50:27

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A Truce That is Not Peace by Miriam Toews is a heartfelt and hopeful memoir about life and art. Miriam joins us to talk about why she writes, silence, language, living in translation and more with host Miwa Messer. This episode of Poured Over was hosted by Miwa Messer and mixed by Harry Liang. New episodes land Tuesdays and Thursdays (with occasion…

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R.F. Kuang on KATABASIS 40:22

2M ago40:22

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Katabasis by R.F. Kuang is a gripping tour de force that takes us into the depths of the underworld alongside two rival academics. Kuang joins us to talk about finding solace in writing, being a genre chameleon, characterization and more with cohost Isabelle McConville. This episode of Poured Over was hosted by Isabelle McConville and mixed by Harr…

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Alexis Okeowo on BLESSINGS AND DISASTERS 43:59

2M ago43:59

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Blessings and Disasters by Alexis Okeowo is a riveting and empathetic portrait of a misunderstood U.S. state. Alexis joins us to talk about growing up in Alabama, building community, contradictions of the South, rhetoric vs propaganda, journalism and more with host Miwa Messer. This episode of Poured Over was hosted by Miwa Messer and mixed by Harr…

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Episode 441 - Laker Howell, Trey Swindle and Hank Weldon 50:14

2M ago50:14

50:14

Laker Howell, Trey Swindle and Hank Weldon join host Thom Abraham on this episode of Bassmaster Radio.By B.A.S.S.

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Poured Over Double Shot: Emily Adrian and Jo Hamya 1:23:54

2M ago1:23:54

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Seduction Theory by Emily Adrian isn't your average campus novel. Emily joins us to talk about writing comedy, marriage plots, reading classics and more. The Hypocrite by Jo Hamya is a gripping tale of complex family mythologies. Jo joins us to talk about writing dialogue, literary influences, story structure, separating art from the artist, charac…

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Nicholas Boggs on BALDWIN: A LOVE STORY 54:31

2M ago54:31

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Three decades in the making, Baldwin: A Love Story by Nicholas Boggs explores the personal relationships that made James Baldwin the indelible figure we know today. Nicholas joins us to talk about what first led him to Baldwin, the future of biographies, how Baldwin became the writer we know now, the art of yearning and more with host Miwa Messer. …

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Episode 440 - Trey McKinney, Logan Parks and Ronnie Moore 50:14

2M ago50:14

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Trey McKinney, Logan Parks and Ronnie Moore join host Thom Abraham on this episode of Bassmaster Radio.By B.A.S.S.