Erratic Dispatches

Ellen Levitt is the author of a trilogy of books covering the Lost Synagogues of New York City, Walking Manhattan and a prolific essay writer.

Check out her Facebook page on the Lost Synagogues of New York City:

https://www.facebook.com/TheLostSynagoguesOfNewYorkCity

Be sure to purchase her books from the links below including the upcoming Monologues From The Makom, Intertwined Narratives of Sexuality, Gender, Body Image, and Jewish Identity:

https://www.avotaynu.com/books/LostSynagoguesManhattan.htm

https://www.wildernesspress.com/product.php?productid=17105&cat=286&page=1

https://benyehudapress.com/books/monologues-from-the-makom/

Leonard Feldman is a writer from Brooklyn, NY, who had one of his plays, Waiting For Irving, adapted into the short film, Irving. During this podcast he discusses his career as a chiropractor and business owner, becoming a writer later on in life, literary inspirations and the success of his daughters, Rebecca and Liz, who both work in the entertainment industry.

Below is the link to view the short film, Irving, on Vimeo:

https://vimeo.com/188938146

California-based author, John DeSimone, is the inaugural guest for the Erratic Dispatches podcast. His latest novel, The Road to Delano, is out now from Rare Bird Books. It explores the history of the Delano Grape Strike in 1968 with Cesar Chavez and dueling farmer families caught amongst the turmoil of the labor movement. 

Check out the author's website at www.johndesimone.com

This third podcast episode for 2020 focuses on essays about the doubts and insecurities that writers face while haunted by past regrets.

This second episode for 2020 focuses on the obsessions of a suburban Gen X childhood during the late twentieth century in Southern California. 

The first episode of the second season for the Public Defecations podcast features Jewish-related essays and a new song by Acidgoat.

The eleventh episode of the Public Defecations podcast features essays covering the homeless crisis with music by Acidgoat of Meshuna Music.

This tenth episode of the Public Defecations podcast focuses on dark New York City-based tales in a post-9/11 environment, featuring music by Acidgoat of Meshuna Music.

This ninth episode of the Public Defecations podcast focuses on essays dealing with surviving failed suicide attempts, featuring music by Acidgoat of Meshuna Music.

The eighth episode of the Public Defecations podcast features essays on incel culture and toxic masculinity, featuring music by Acidgoat of Meshuna Music.