we almost just died (and it was great, I think?)

On muddling through, faith, and the absurdity of pursuing a singular creative vision on the open market...A story about the past few months of Other Life (and the next...

The Rigor of Angels: Kant, Borges, & Heisenberg with William Egginton

I'm joined by author William Egginton to discuss his new book The Rigor of Angels. We talk Borges, Kant, and Heisenberg—and the big idea(s) they had in common. We disc...

Ezra Pound: The Solitary Volcano

We dissect the complex life of Ezra Pound, one of the most interesting and controversial poetic geniuses of the 20th century. You'll gain insight into: Why Pound was s...

Literary Outlaw: The Life of William S. Burroughs

A deep dive into the life of William S. Burroughs based on a close reading of Ted Morgan's 1988 biography, Literary Outlaw: The Life and Times of William S. Burroughs....

John Kennedy Toole and A Confederacy of Dunces With Dan Baltic

We discuss the life and times of John Kennedy Toole (1937-1969), the influential author behind the classic novel, A Confederacy of Dunces. We're joined by independent ...