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Episode 229
On muddling through, faith, and the absurdity of pursuing a singular creative vision on the open market...
A story about the past few months of Other Life (and the next few).
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Published on 1 year, 9 months ago
The Rigor of Angels: Kant, Borges, & Heisenberg with William Egginton
Episode 228
I'm joined by author William Egginton to discuss his new book The Rigor of Angels. We talk Borges, Kant, and Heisenberg—and the big idea(s) they had in common. We discuss the antimonies of knowledge …
Published on 2 years ago
Ezra Pound: The Solitary Volcano
Episode 227
We dissect the complex life of Ezra Pound, one of the most interesting and controversial poetic geniuses of the 20th century. You'll gain insight into: Why Pound was so influential, his extraordinary…
Published on 2 years, 1 month ago
Literary Outlaw: The Life of William S. Burroughs
Episode 226
A deep dive into the life of William S. Burroughs based on a close reading of Ted Morgan's 1988 biography, Literary Outlaw: The Life and Times of William S. Burroughs. Burroughs is one of the most in…
Published on 2 years, 2 months ago
John Kennedy Toole and A Confederacy of Dunces With Dan Baltic
Episode 225
We discuss the life and times of John Kennedy Toole (1937-1969), the influential author behind the classic novel, A Confederacy of Dunces. We're joined by independent writer Dan Baltic, who teaches u…
Published on 2 years, 2 months ago
AI for Writers: Striking a Balance Between Automation and Humanity
Episode 224
Can artificial intelligence ever truly replace the human mind? In this thought-provoking episode, we explore the delicate balance between embracing AI's power for mechanical tasks, such as summarizin…
Published on 2 years, 3 months ago
Ezra Pound: The Curse of Genius
Episode 223
Why do some incredibly talented individuals never reach their full potential? In today's episode, we dive into the fascinating life of Ezra Pound, a true genius in the realm of language and literatur…
Published on 2 years, 3 months ago
Write for Yourself and Yourself Alone
Episode 222
In this episode, we explore the principle of writing for oneself and how many of history's greatest writers have operated on this principle. We discuss the importance of writing in a way that pleases…
Published on 2 years, 3 months ago
Vanishing Virility: Understanding the Modern Testosterone Crisis
Episode 221
Why do 22-year-olds today have the testosterone levels of 67-year-old men from the year 2000? Could it be because high testosterone activities and behaviors are increasingly being criminalized? I div…
Published on 2 years, 4 months ago
Dr. Samuel Johnson: Hustler, Savage, Grifter, Great
Episode 220
Today we're looking at the life of Dr. Samuel Johnson, an eighteenth-century English critic who embodied the true spirit of self-reliance and perseverance. Despite facing various hardships in his lif…
Published on 2 years, 4 months ago