
The Creative Nonfiction Podcast with 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!
Latest episodes

Nov 18, 2022 • 1h 12min
Episode 343: Kristina R. Gaddy
Kristina R. Gaddy is the author of Well of Souls: Uncovering the Banjo's Hidden History. Social: @CNFPod Support: Patreon.com/cnfpod Show notes/newsletter: brendanomeara.com

Nov 11, 2022 • 3h 2min
Episode 342: Remembering Philip Gerard
Philip Gerard was a beloved writer and instructor. He was the author of several books including The Art of Creative Research, The Last Battleground, and Cape Fear Rising. Support: Patreon.com/cnfpod Social: @CNFPod Show notes/newsletter: brendanomeara.com

Nov 4, 2022 • 1h 6min
Episode 341: Isidra Mencos
Isidra Menco (@isidramencos) is the author of Promenade of Desire. It is published by She Writes Press. Support: Patreon.com/cnfpod Social: @CNFPod Show notes: brendanomeara.com

Oct 31, 2022 • 1h 15min
Episode 340: J.B. MacKinnon
J.B. MacKinnon is a freelance writer based out of Vancouver, BC. His piece, "True Grit," appears in the November issue of the Atavist Magazine. Social: @CNFPod Support: Patreon.com/cnfpod Show notes/newsletter: brendanomeara.com

Oct 28, 2022 • 1h 5min
Episode 339: Jeff Pearlman
Jeff Pearlman is the New York Times bestselling author of The Last Folk Hero: The Life and Myth of Bo Jackson (Mariner Books).Show notes: brendanomeara.comSupport: Patreon.com/cnfpod

Oct 21, 2022 • 1h 23min
Episode 338: Remembering Matt Tullis
Matt Tullis was a professor, author, journalist, and podcaster. Tullis Go Fund Me page: https://www.gofundme.com/f/the-tullis-family Social: @CNFPod Support: Patreon.com/cnfpod Show notes/newsletter: brendanomeara.com

Oct 7, 2022 • 1h 11min
Episode 337: Ander Monson
Ander Monson (@angermonsoon) is the author of Predator: A Memoir, A Movie, An Obsession. Support: Patreon.com/cnfpod Show notes: brendanomeara.com Social: @CNFPod Beer Discount: athleticbrewing.com, promo code BRENDANO20

Sep 30, 2022 • 1h 15min
Episode 336: Cassidy Randall
Cassidy Randall (@cassidyjrandall) is a freelance writer based out of Montana and she is October's featured Atavist writer. Social: @CNFPod Support: Patreon.com/cnfpod Show notes/newsletter: brendanomeara.com Beer Discount!: athleticbrewing.com, promo code BRENDANO20

Sep 23, 2022 • 58min
Episode 335: Steve Brusatte
Steve Brusatte (@SteveBrusatte) is the author of "The Rise and Reign of the Mammals" and a professor/research/paleontologist at the University of Edinburgh in Scotland. Support: Patreon.com/cnfpod Social: @CNFPod Show notes: brendanomeara.com Beer Discount: athleticbrewing.com, code BRENDANO20

Sep 16, 2022 • 1h 8min
Episode 334: Katrina Miller
Katrina Miller (@__katrinarenee) is a physicist and writer who recently had a wonderful essay about trailblazing Black women in the physical sciences for Wired Magazine. Social: @CNFPod Show notes: brendanomeara.com Support: Patreon.com/cnfpod Beer discount: athleticbrewing.com, promo code BRENDANO20