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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Jan 13, 2013 • 1h 20min
Episode 31: Grant Ginder!
On this week's show, I interview novelist Grant Ginder, Plus Tim J. Myers discusses Maurice Sendak's Where the Wild Things Are, Texts Discussed Driver's Education: A Novel" style="color: #990000; font: normal normal normal 12px/normal Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: 1.8; text-decoration: none;"> This Is How It Starts: A Novel" style="color: #990000; font: normal normal normal 12px/normal Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: 1.8; text-decoration: none;"> Notes The Drunken Odyssey has its first video posting! Presenting Martin Amis at Miami Bookfair International (the video version of episode 26). vimeo http://www.vimeo.com/57195594 w=500&h=333
Dec 29, 2012 • 58min
Episode 30: Francesca Lia Block!
On this weeks show, I interview the ever-fabulous Francesca Lia Block, Plus Lillian-Yvonne Bertram reads her poem, "You Can’t Outdrink The Moon, O Sestina, Sestina Who Has Been Drinking." Texts Discussed The Elementals" style="color: #990000; font: normal normal normal 12px/normal Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: 1.8; text-decoration: none;"> But a Storm is Blowing From Paradise" style="color: #990000; font: normal normal normal 12px/normal Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: 1.8; text-decoration: none;"> Crazy Clown Time" style="color: #990000; font: normal normal normal 12px/normal Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: 1.8; text-decoration: none;"> Notes On January 6th, Ashley Inguanta will perform her debut collection, The Way Home, with musicians Mandy Burgan and Benoit Glazer, and with dancer Christin Carlow. Find out more here. The greatest new trend in libraries. Matt Taibbi's Readers' list of 10 most pretentious moments in history. James Franco is, umm, a poet. [Guardian] [The New York Times]
Dec 21, 2012 • 1h 46min
Episode 29: The Drunken Odyssey Xmas Party!
The Drunken Odyssey Xmas Party features original works by Ashley Inguanta Jamie Poissant Lisa Claire Roney Steph Jurusz Anna King Olivia Kate Cerrone and John King. It took place on Thursday, December 13th, 7 P.M. at Urban Re-Think 625 E Central Blvd Orlando, FL, 32801.
Dec 16, 2012 • 1h 33min
Episode 28: J. T. Waldman!
On this week's show, I talk to the graphic novelist J. T. Waldman, plus Elizabeth Sauchelli discusses Star Girl.
Dec 8, 2012 • 1h 7min
Episode 27: December 8, 2012 (Cara Blue Adams)!
On this week’s show, I talk to fiction writer and Southern Review co-editor, Cara Blue Adams! Plus jazz poetry by Richard Negri! Plus I answer the mail!
Dec 1, 2012 • 1h 2min
Episode 26: December 1, 2012 (Martin Amis Event!)
Episode 26 of The Drunken Odyssey features the Martin Amis event at Miami Book Fair International, November 17, 2012.
Nov 23, 2012 • 1h 3min
Episode 25: November 23, 2012 (Interviews with Martin Amis, Irvine Welsh, and Bunny Yeager)
In this week's show, I report on Miami Book Fair International, where I interviewed Martin Amis, Irvine Welsh, and Bunny Yeager.
Nov 15, 2012 • 1h 5min
Episode 24: November 15, 2012 (Interview with Jason Roeder, Essay by Stephen McClurg)
On this week’s show, I talk to humorist Jason Roeder, Plus Stephen McClurg writes about Shel Silverstein’s Where the Sidewalk Ends.
Nov 10, 2012 • 1h 41min
Episode 23: November 10, 2012 (Interview with Darin Strauss, Essay by Sarah Blakeley)
On Episode 23, I talk to Lissette Mendez of Miami Book Fair International and the novelist Darin Strauss, plus Sarah Blakeley discusses Laura Ingalls Wilder, and then I answer some mail.
Nov 3, 2012 • 1h 11min
Episode 22: November 3, 2012 (Interview with Jacob M. Appel, Essay by Lisa Martens)
On Episode 22 of The Drunken Odyssey, John interviews the prolific Jacob M. Appel, Lisa Martens snarks on The Catcher in the Rye, and John answers a letter.
