Multi-talented artist Lauren Lavín, author of the essay collection The Third Beat, joins me to talk turmoil, life, and comedy. If you're a fan of the show, please consider becoming a Patreon supporter.

The GOAT, Mathias Svalina, author of Comedy and deliverer of dreams, joins me to talk about where creativity, surrealism, and reality, blend and merge. If you're a fan of the show, please consider becoming a Patreon supporter.

It's that time again for our annual, unexplainable madness. Wtf. If you're a fan of the show, please consider becoming a Patreon supporter.

Erin Slaughter, author of The Dead Dad Diaries, joins me to talk the fiction of memories, honoring the truth, and events that shape us. If you're a fan of the show, please consider becoming a Patreon supporter.

Kirsti MacKenzie, author of Better to Beg, returns to the show to discuss her book with its publisher, Jillian Luft (Sweet Trash Press.) If you're a fan of the show, please consider becoming a Patreon supporter.

Ayyyyyy! the man, author of Everything is Totally Fine, Zac Smith, comes to talk chickens, sadness, and Midwest nothingness. If you're a fan of the show, please consider becoming a Patreon supporter.

Richard Liese, author of Dry the Rain, joins me to talk about Phish, consumption culture, and writing being fun till it isn't. If you're a fan of the podcast, please consider becoming a Patreon supporter.

Author of Sick of Being Inside Myself, Alexandra Naughton, talks work and caring for children, writing as homage to past selves, and our infinitely looping preoccupations. If you're a fan of the show, please consider becoming a Patreon supporter. If you're interested in learning more about Alexandra's AWP alternative, click here.