A Phone Call From Paul

By Literary Hub

You have reached Literary Hub's aural department. Because sometimes the words are better when they're out of your head. More at LitHub.com.... more

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The podcast currently has 91 episodes available.

A Phone Call From Paul episodes:

March 01, 2018 A Conversation with Wayne Koestenbaum
In this episode, Paul Holdengräber talks to the American poet and cultural critic about Susan Sontag, Marcel Proust, and quote-o-mania. For more, visit LitHub.com.

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58min
February 16, 2018 A Conversation with Joyce Carol Oates
In this episode, Paul Holdengräber and the American writer Joyce Carol Oates discuss writing about politics, future dystopias, and boxing (a favorite subject for both of them). For more, visit LitHub.com.

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39min
January 03, 2018 A Conversation with Ursula K Le Guin
In this episode, Paul Holdengräber talks to the award-winning author Ursula K. Le Guin on the blurring of fact and fiction, the problem with celebrities, and the anxiety of influence. For more, visit LitHub.com.

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49min
December 21, 2017 A Conversation with Maggie Nelson
In this episode, Paul Holdengraber talks to the writer Maggie Nelson about how Proust inspires guilt, the disillusionment of youth, and how aging is a spectacular adventure. For more, visit LitHub.com.

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49min
November 23, 2017 A Conversation with Simon Winchester
In this episode, Paul Holdengraber talks to the writer and historian Simon Winchester about his latest book on turbines, how Jan Morris changed his life, and how we need Philip Larkin more than ever now. For more, visit LitHub.com.

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33min
October 27, 2017 A Conversation with Chris Abani
In this episode, Paul Holdengraber talks to the writer Chris Abani about the refugee experience, the timelessness of James Baldwin, and the paradox of love. For more, visit LitHub.com.

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53min
September 19, 2017 A Conversation with Jesmyn Ward
In this episode, Paul Holdengraber talks to the writer Jesmyn Ward about her latest book, "Sing, Unburied, Sing," the art of the profile, and reading history. For more, visit LitHub.com.

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38min
August 10, 2017 A Conversation with Marlon James
In this episode, Paul Holdengraber talks to the writer Marlon James about why he hates the word inspiration, why writing is work, and xxx. For more, visit LitHub.com.

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50min
August 04, 2017 A Conversation with Wallace Shawn
In this episode, Paul Holdengraber talks to the playwright Wallace Shawn about his new book, Night Thoughts, the infinite appetites of Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin, and what's in store for civilization. For more, visit LitHub.com.

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53min
July 13, 2017 A Conversation With Pico Iyer
In this episode, Paul Holdengraber talks to the essayist and novelist Pico Iyer about the attention economy, the depth and graciousness of Leonard Cohen, and reading Proust on his terrace. For more, visit LitHub.com.

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52min

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How many episodes does A Phone Call From Paul have?

The podcast currently has 91 episodes available.

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