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
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Mar 15, 2014 • 1h 52min
Episode 89: David James Poissant!
On this week’s show, I talk to fiction writer David James Poissant, Plus Max Bakke writes about Nick Hornby's High Fidelity. TEXTS DISCUSSED Read David James Poissant's "I Want to be Friends with Republicans" here. NOTES OST's William Shakespeare’s Julius Caesar can be seen from March 19 - April 20, 2014. Go here for more details. Anne Hering, Esau Pritchett, Paul Bernardo, from Orlando Shakespeare Theater's forthcoming production of Julius Caesar.
Mar 8, 2014 • 1h 10min
Episode 88: John Henry Fleming!
On this week’s episode of the world's greatest writing podcast, I talk to fiction writer John Henry Fleming, Plus James Sanders writes about reading The Autobiography of Malcom X. TEXTS DISCUSSED NOTES The VIDA count for 2013 is now available. Orlando now has a new independent bookshop: Bookmark It, at the East End Market in Winter Park (3201 Corrine Drive). Find Burrow Press’s releases here, & check out the discounted subscription rate. If you live in Orlando, do come to Vanessa’s book release party.
Mar 1, 2014 • 1h 51min
Episode 87: Vanessa Blakeslee!
On this week’s show, I talk to fiction writer Vanessa Blakeslee, And Anthony Seidman writes about James Thompson's The City of Dreadful Night. TEXTS DISCUSSED NOTES If you live in NYC, check out this wonderful event with my friends Gilbert King (episode 60) and my fellow NYU alum, Maaza Mengiste. RSVP is required. Find Burrow Press’s releases here, & check out the discounted subscription rate. If you live in Orlando, do come to Vanessa's book release party.
Feb 22, 2014 • 1h 15min
Episode 86: Kevin Sampsell!
On this week’s show, I talk to fiction writer and memoirist Kevin Sampsell, Photo by Ellis Christopher. Plus Kevin Bray writes about finding Men on Divorce. TEXTS DISCUSSED NOTES Find Burrow Press's releases here, & check out the discounted subscription rate.
Feb 13, 2014 • 57min
Episode 85: Erotic Poetry Night 2
Feb 8, 2014 • 1h 3min
Episode 84: Rich Millman!
On this week’s show, I talk to the musician Rich Millman from the band Carlton Melton, Plus Kelsey Liebenson-Morse writes about reading Edith Wharton’s Ethan Frome. TEXTS DISCUSSED NOTES The Florida Writers’ Conference goes from February 13th-15th, ending with the Florida premiere of Terry Giliam’s new film, written by Pat Rushin, The Zero Theorem. Click here to learn how to register for the conference. Read Beating Windward’s call for essays for its forthcoming anthology, The Things They Did for Money: How Writers, Artists, and Creatives Support the Habit. The Heaven of Animals, the forthcoming collection from friend-of-the-show David James Poissant, is available for pre-order. Please support the launch of his book, which is wonderful reading. Episode 84 of The Drunken Odyssey, your favorite podcast about creative writing and literature is available on iTunes, or right click here to download.
Feb 1, 2014 • 1h 21min
Episode 83: Lynn Waddell!
On this week’s show, I talk to the journalist Lynn Waddell, Plus D. S. Jones writes about how the Charles Bukowski's Post Office changed his life. NOTES The Florida Writers’ Conference goes from February 13th-15th, ending with the Florida premiere of Terry Giliam’s new film, written by Pat Rushin, The Zero Theorem. Click here to learn how to register for the conference. TEXTS DISCUSSED
Jan 25, 2014 • 1h 12min
Episode 82: Susan Lilley!
On this week's show, I talk to the poet Susan Lilley, Plus Anthony Jacobson writes about how the books of Irvine Welsh changed his life. Irvine Welsh is on the left, Tony on the right. NOTES Quentin Tarantino vows to shelve his upcoming film project, The Hateful Eight, after the screenplay's first draft was leaked (according to Deadline). The Florida Writers' Conference goes from February 13th-15th, ending with the Florida premiere of Terry Giliam's new film, written by Pat Rushin, The Zero Theorem. Click here to learn how to register for the conference. Carlton Melton's "Smoke Drip," from their album Photos of Photos, accompanied Anthony Jacobson's "Hang-Up at the Gorgie Venture Hostel for Exceptional Young Men." TEXTS DISCUSSED Night Windows
Jan 18, 2014 • 1h 20min
Episode 81: Mailbag Episode 4 (A New Hope)!
On this week’s show, I answer some mail with my friend, David James Poissant, Plus Dan Lauer writes about "standing straight." NOTES According to The Guardian, the short list for the Hatchet Awards has been announced. The Heaven of Animals, the forthcoming collection from friend-of-the-show David James Poissant, is available for pre-order. Please support the launch of his book, which is remarkable fucking reading. TEXTS DISCUSSED
Jan 11, 2014 • 1h 3min
Episode 80: Melanie Neale!
On this week’s show, I present my interview with the memoirist Melanie Neale, plus Andrew Simpson Guthrie shares his memoir essay-in-verse, "The Weighty Page." TEXTS DISCUSSED NOTES Check out the Transit Interpretation Project here, or read Ryan Rivas's essay, "Rider's Block," here. Amiri Baraka, author of Dutchman, dies at 79. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GI6XmBX9-po http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xIvhWdJUBxU http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G-aNmrJcI7Y http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IE3aXAAAdvs http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n319tlJdKe8 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SlxH6o-a_GU Read Kip Robisch's "Fun Dads, Loss, and 'Saving Mr. Banks.'" The Heaven of Animals, the forthcoming collection from friend-of-the-show David James Poissant (my co-host of the mailbag episodes), is available for pre-order. Please support the launch of this stellar story collection.
