

The Drunken Odyssey with John King: A Podcast About the Writing Life
John King
Join author John King for eclectic interviews with writers from a variety of genres, including fiction writing, poetry, memoirs, and journalism. From literature to genre writing to the movies, all writing is up for discussion. In particular, The Drunken Odyssey features discussion of all aspects of the writing process—not just the published manuscript, pristinely presented to the entire literate world, but also the scrawled notes and tortured drafts that lead writers there. In long-form interviews, writers discuss their process and the way that writing has influenced their lives. Besides this interview, each episode also features a short memoir essay from a writer about a beloved book, plus John King responds to listener's questions and observations about the writing (and the drinking) life.
For more information, see our website at www.thedrunkenodyssey.com.
For more information, see our website at www.thedrunkenodyssey.com.
Episodes
Mentioned books

Dec 8, 2019 • 1h 5min
396: A Very Scandinavian Christmas!
In our discussion, Vanessa Blakeslee and I manage to talk about yuletide fellowship, hallucinogens, the possibility of St. Patrick's Day cookies, and other perennial holiday topics.

Dec 1, 2019 • 56min
395: Karen Best!

Nov 22, 2019 • 1h 32min
394: Mixtape #12 (Music to Attack Keys By)
Music!

Nov 16, 2019 • 1h 9min
393: Peter Kuper!
In this week's episode, I talk once again with the graphic novelist, Peter Kuper, this time about his latest literary adaptation, Heart of Darkness. NOTES This episode is sponsored by the excellent people at Scribophile. TDO Listeners can get 20% of a premium subscription to Scribophile. After using the above link to register for a basic account, go herewhile still logged in to upgrade the account with the discount.

Nov 9, 2019 • 1h 10min
392: Jonathan Small!
In this week's episode, I talk with podcaster, editor, journalist, and journeyman writer Jonathan Small about how to build a career as a writer who gets paid and merges into the cultural styles of the magazines one writes for. Check out Jonathan's excellent podcast, Write About Now. NOTES This episode is sponsored by the excellent people at Scribophile.TDO Listeners can get 20% of a premium subscription to Scribophile. After using the above link to register for a basic account, go herewhile still logged in to upgrade the account with the discount. Please check out my Indiegogo campaign to help get me down to Miami for Miami Book Fair International this year. T-shirts will be available.

Nov 2, 2019 • 50min
391: Carmen Maria Machado!
Photo by Art Streiber. In this week's episode, I talk with the amazing Carmen Maria Machado about her new experimental memoir, In the Dream House, as well as her masterful debut, Her Body and Other Stories. TEXTS DISCUSSED NOTES This episode is sponsored by the excellent people at Scribophile. TDO Listeners can get 20% of a premium subscription to Scribophile. After using the above link to register for a basic account, go herewhile still logged in to upgrade the account with the discount.

Oct 26, 2019 • 1h 6min
390: The Batalogues with Patty Hawkins!
In this week's episode, I share the talk Patty Hawkins and I had about Todd Phillip's Joker. We put it in a Batman context, and frankly stray far afield from talking about the movie, but frankly the movie is worth straying from, too.

Oct 19, 2019 • 1h 8min
389: Ron Cooper!
In this week's episode, I interview Ron Cooper about Florida literature, research, the cultural tensions of Florida, and the mystery of existential characters. NOTES This episode is sponsored by the excellent people at Scribophile. TDO Listeners can get 20% of a premium subscription to Scribophile. After using the above link to register for a basic account, go herewhile still logged in to upgrade the account with the discount. If you are in Orlando on November 2nd from 6 to 9 PM, be a part of the book partyfor my literary adventure novel, Guy Psycho and the Ziggurat of Shame. There will be a raffle for those who show up, no purchase necessary. Raffle items include autographed books, a t-shirt, a gift package from bachelor Pad Magazine, a gift certificate for a medium sized literary tattoo, plus a framed, autographed poster featuring the book cover of Walter Mosley's Debbie Doesn't Do it Anymore. Guy Psycho Book Launch Party 6-9 PM 1418 Clouser Ave, Orlando, FL 32804-6209 https://www.facebook.com/events/619433221793908/ Check out my earlier interview with Ron, back on Episode #210.

Oct 12, 2019 • 1h 4min
388: Erik Deckers!
In this week's episode, I interview Erik Deckersabout how he finished the novel he began as a resident at the Kerouac Project of Orlando. TEXT DISCUSSED NOTES This episode is sponsored by the excellent people at Scribophile. TDO Listeners can get 20% of a premium subscription to Scribophile. After using the above link to register for a basic account, go herewhile still logged in to upgrade the account with the discount. Check out this early first episode of my new web series talk show about the history of Batman! https://youtu.be/3TFvC8F37E0 If you are in Orlando on November 2nd from 6 to 9 PM, be a part of the book party for my literary adventure novel, Guy Psycho and the Ziggurat of Shame. There will be a raffle for those who show up, no purchase necessary. Raffle items include autographed books, a t-shirt, a gift package from bachelor Pad Magazine, a gift certificate for a medium sized literary tattoo, plus ... this framed, autographed poster featuring the book cover of Walter Mosley's Debbie Doesn't Do it Anymore. Guy Psycho Book Launch Party 6-9 PM 1418 Clouser Ave, Orlando, FL 32804-6209 https://www.facebook.com/events/619433221793908/

Oct 5, 2019 • 1h 21min


