Florida Literature
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Episode 672: Dan Reiter!
Episode 672 of The Drunken Odyssey, your favorite podcast about creative writing and literature, is available on iTunes, or right click here to download. On this show, John speaks with Dan Reiter about the dangers of surfing and writing and the unique surfing history of Florida. TEXT DISCUSSED NOTES If you’d like to support this show with a Continue reading
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Episode 628: Kent Wascom!
On this week’s show, I talk to the novelist Kent Wascom about the continuation of the Woolsack legacy in his new novel, The Great State of West Florida. We discuss the vibrantly chaos of Florida, the postmodern pulp possibilities of the western genre, and the importance of a great book cover. BOOK DISCUSSED NOTES Check out our earlier Continue reading
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Episode 610: Rebecca Renner & Major Jackson
On today’s show, John King chats with journalist Rebecca Renner and poet Major Jackson at Miami Book Fair. TEXTS DISCUSSED NOTES If you are an amazon customer, one way to support this show is to begin shopping with this affiliate link, so that the podcast is granted a small commission on anything you purchase at no Continue reading
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#603: Mistie Watkins!
On today’s show, John talks to Mistie Watkins about her new book of flash essays, Hireath, which might be the most Florida book he’s ever read. TEXT DISCUSSED NOTES On December 5th, I and Amy Watkins are the opening act for the Loose Lips reading series. On Saturday, December 9th from noon to 3 PM, Continue reading
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Episode 573: David van den Berg
On this episode, I speak with the poet David van den Berg on the glories of tromping through swamps as a child, the knifeblade dialectic of cynicism and wonder, and discovering a sense of authentic voice. TEXT DISCUSSED NOTES TDO listeners can get 20% of a premium subscription to Scribophile. After using the above link Continue reading
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Episode 498: Craig Pittman!
Episode 498 of The Drunken Odyssey, your favorite podcast about creative writing and literature is available on Apple podcasts, stitcher, spotify, or click here to stream (right click to download, if that’s your thing). On today’s show, I discuss Florida journalism, the tragic side of Florida Man, iguana hunters, bespoke mermaid tales, and other topics of great interest Continue reading
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Episode 478: Tyler Gillespie!
Episode 478 of The Drunken Odyssey, your favorite podcast about creative writing and literature is available on Apple podcasts, stitcher, spotify, or click here to stream (right click to download, if that’s your thing). In this week’s show, journalist & poetTyler Gillespie & I discuss long-form journalism and the epic wildness and weirdness of Florida. TEXTS DISCUSSED Read Brandon Continue reading
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Aesthetic Drift #28: The Festival For Poets: O, Miami!
Aesthetic Drift #38 by Avery Coffey The Festival For Poets: O, Miami! Coming from someone who has been in Miami for a total of three years, I still haven’t explored all that the city has to offer. There simply isn’t enough daylight to experience the ins and outs of it. However, one event I’ve heard Continue reading
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Episode 465: Samantha Hart!
Episode 465 of The Drunken Odyssey, your favorite podcast about creative writing and literature is available on Apple podcasts, stitcher, spotify, or click here to stream (right click to download, if that’s your thing). In this week’s show, I speak with Samantha Hart about her wonderful debut memoir, Blind Pony, Plus I speak with Scott Cunningham about the monthlong poetry Continue reading
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Episode 462: Denise Duhamel!
Episode 462 of The Drunken Odyssey, your favorite podcast about creative writing and literature is available on Apple podcasts, stitcher, spotify, or click here to stream (right click to download, if that’s your thing). In this week’s episode, I speak with the poet Denise Duhamel about her latest book, Second Story, how to approach the long poem, the empathy Continue reading
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