Date With A Debut Series 3, Episode 8 - Our New Gods by Thomas Vowles
ORIGINAL WORDS & NERDS BROADCAST: 17th August 2025
Date With A Debut is a podcast hosted by writer Nick Wasiliev: shining a light on debut authors, their incredible books, and their journeys to publication.
This week, I sit down with Thomas Vowles to discuss his debut novel, Our New Gods.
WARNING: this book and podcast contains strong themes and subject matter. Listener and reader discretion is advised.
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BOOKS:
Debut Feature:
Our New Gods / Thomas Vowles: https://booktopia.kh4ffx.net/Z6vye0
Other Books Mentioned:
Narrow Rooms / James Purdy: https://booktopia.kh4ffx.net/XmvXvy
What Belongs to You / Garth Greenwell: https://booktopia.kh4ffx.net/BnV2V0
Bryan Washington Collection: https://booktopia.kh4ffx.net/WyvGvO
OTHER LINKS:
Author Website: https://www.thomasvowles.com/
PRODUCTION NOTES:
Host: Nick Wasiliev
Guest: Thomas Vowles
Editing & Production: Nick Wasiliev
Podcast Theme: ‘Chill’ by Sakura Hz
Production Code: 3:8
Episode Number: #42
Additional Credits: Dani Vee (Words & Nerds), Sarah Valle (University of Queensland Press)
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