"Contributor Matt Ruby concludes his chat from last week with Tim Kreider, an essayist and a teacher, about his thoughts and tips on writing.

Later in the episode, Jacqueline Soller and J. McVay discuss the new movie, ‘Uncut Gems,’ directed by Josh and Benny Safdie and starring Adam Sandler, LaKeith Stanfield, Julia Fox, Kevin Garnett, Idina Menzel, and Eric Bogosian -- out now from A24.

And we’ll take exclusive early listen to performances by Lisel, from their upcoming BTR Live Studio sessions

Music composed by and show edited by Hansdale Hsu.

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00:00 - Intro

01:17 - START /// Matt Ruby talks with writer Tim Kreider (part 2)

01:59 - Choosing class reading assignments

03:10 - Bad writing: bureaucratic language, legalize, artist statements / information design vs. magicians

08:46 - The importance of revisions / “Aha!” moments?

16:30 - Hot takes & topical writing

24:30 - Unpopular thoughts and opinions / provocation

28:15 - Grading on revisions, not on talent

31:20 - “Going back for the snakes” (a la ‘Pee Wee’s Big Adventure’) / Doorknob moments

37:53 - Teaching again in the future? / wrapping up /// END

38:55 - 1st Person: Aaron // On His Plans For Improving New York City

45:10 - Movie Review: J. McVay on ‘Uncut Gems’

47:58 - Movie Chat: Jacqueline Soller + J. McVay (spoiler alert)

65:20 - "Mirage" (BTR Live Studio, 2020) - Lisel

69:15 - Outro / Credits

70:16 - Finish.

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