

The Creative Nonfiction Podcast with Brendan O'Meara
Brendan O'Meara
The Creative Nonfiction Podcast with Brendan O'Meara is a weekly podcast that showcases leaders in narrative journalism, essay, memoir, documentary film, radio and podcasts about the art and craft of telling true stories. Follow the show @creativenonfictionpodcast on Instagram and Threads and visit patreon.com/cnfpod to support!
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Jun 2, 2023 • 49min
Episode 373: Seth Godin
Seth Godin, author of over 20 books, discusses leadership, constructive criticism, and challenging established systems in this entertaining podcast. Topics include the distinction between leaders and managers, the 'page 19 principle' for teams, and the power of a feedback loop. Godin also shares writing process and organization tips for authors.

May 31, 2023 • 1h 13min
Episode 372: Anna Altman
Anna Altman is a freelance journalist. This is her second time writing for The Atavist. Substack: Rage Against the AlgorithmSocial: @CNFPodShow notes: brendanomeara.comSupport: patreon.com/cnfpodSuds: Athletic Brewing, use BRENDANO20 at checkout

May 27, 2023 • 24min
Episode 371: Jen A. Miller
Jen A. Miller (@ByJenAMiller) is a freelance writer and author of Freelance Writing for Laid-Off Journalists (and Those Who Want to Quit).Substack: rageagainstthealgorithm.substack.comSocial: @CNFPodShow notes: brendanomeara.comSupport: patreon.com/cnfpod

May 19, 2023 • 13min
Discovery and Writing Before You're Ready
A couple crafty-type essays this week.Substack: Rage Against the AlgorithmSocial: @CNFPodShow notes: brendanomeara.comSupport: patreon.com/cnfpod

May 12, 2023 • 1h 8min
Episode 370: Christopher McDougall
Christopher McDougall (@ChrisMcDougall) is the author of Born to Run and Born to Run 2: The Ultimate Training Guide. Show notes: brendanomeara.comSubstack: rageagainstthealgorithm.substack.comSocial: @CNFPodSupport: Patreon.com/cnfpod

May 5, 2023 • 1h 7min
Episode 369: Akeem S. Roberts
Akeem S. Roberts (@akeemteam) is an illustrator, animator, and cartoonist who regularly draws for The New Yorker.Substack: rageagainstthealgorithm.substack.comSocial: @CNFPodSupport: patreon.com/cnfpodShow notes: brendanomeara.com

May 1, 2023 • 1h 15min
Episode 368: Tyler Hooper
Tyler Hooper (@thooper8) is the writer behind The Atavist Magazine piece "Titanic of the Pacific."Social: @CNFPodSupport: Patreon.com/cnfpodSubstack: rageagainstthealgorithm.substack.comShow notes: brendanomeara.com

Apr 28, 2023 • 1h 5min
Episode 367: Reid Mitenbuler
Reid Mitenbuler (@reidmitenbuler) is the author of Wanderlust: An Eccentric Explorer, an Epic Journey, a Lost Age (Mariner Books).Substack: rageagainstthealgorithm.substack.comSocial: @CNFPodSupport: Patreon.com/cnfpodShow notes: brendanomeara.com

Apr 21, 2023 • 1h 12min
Episode 366: David Grann
David Grann is the best-selling author behind The Wager: A Tale of Shipwreck, Mutiny and Murder. He's also the author Killers of the Flower Moon, The Lost City of Z, and The Devil & Sherlock Holmes.Social: @CNFPodSupport: Patreon.com/cnfpodSubstack: rageagainstthealgorithm.substack.comShow notes: brendanomeara.com

Apr 14, 2023 • 1h 1min
Episode 365: Maggie Smith
Maggie Smith is a poet and the author of You Could Make This Place Beautiful. Substack: rageagainstthealgorithm.substack.comShow notes: brendanomeara.comSocial: @CNFPodSupport: Patreon.com/cnfpod