

S3E2 | A Gift for Burning (with Monica Youn, Molly McCully Brown, Venita Blackburn, George Saunders)
Nov 3, 2021
Poet Monica Youn exposes the truth about Twinkies, Molly McCully Brown explores the nonsensical nature of space, Venita Blackburn tells a short story about self-love and social media, and acclaimed author George Saunders shares how delivering fast food shaped his writing. They delve into personal anecdotes, emotional realism, and longing for a lost wholeness.
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Episode notes
1 2 3 4 5
Introduction
00:00 • 2min
Reminiscing about working at Chicken Unlimited and a poem inspired by an urban legend
02:06 • 5min
Origin Stories and Longing
06:49 • 18min
Emotional Realism and Departing from Reality
25:13 • 7min
Interview Excerpts, Poem, Essay, Short Story, and Credits
32:27 • 2min