Today’s episode features two pieces by writer, Olivia Olivia. Her stories are directly connected, share their characters, and are both raw and personal in their depiction of growing up. They’re also really funny. Follow Olivia and see more of her work at: www.oliviawrites.com

Her essay for Salon that we talk about can be read here. 

"Donkey Kong in Trouble" first appeared on The Rumpus. 

Conversation Topics: feminism, livejournal, Roxanne Gay, salon, rumpus, jezebel, npr, tumblr, pop culture, writing, fiction, friends, childhood, coming of age, race, ethnicity, storytelling, comedy, el salvador, immigrant families.

 

Music by svävande - soundcloud.com/svavande

Intro & Outro themes by MUSH - soundcloud.com/mushmusic

 

If you would like to submit a story between 1,000 and 4,000 words, works of poetry, or music to the show, email:[email protected]

Follow the show on:www.facebook.com/unknownwordspodcastTwitter @unknownwordspod

unknownwordspodcast.tumblr.com