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- #127 The Stale Yorker
Andrew Wittstadt covers four poems from the latest issues of The New Yorker magazine.
Recorded: 6/29/2026
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47 min - **UNLOCKED** William Shakespeare's Romeo & Juliet w/ Brendan
Andrew Wittstadt is joined by Brendan of the Tales from the Mall podcast in a discussion of William Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet and two film adaptations of the play, Zeffirelli’s Romeo and Juliet (1968) and Luhrmann's Romeo And Juliet (1996) Topics Include: Masculinity–Male Romance–Emo boys–Shakespeare’s massive influence–fear and faith–romantic comedies–It’s a Wonderful Life–small talk–men vs women–and more!
Recorded 7/17/2024
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2 hr 50 min - **UNLOCKED** #71 Ethical Arson w/ Nick Flynn
Andrew Wittstadt is joined by acclaimed poet and writer, Nick Flynn. Topics include: poetry vs memoir–mind, body, and spiritual connections for creativity–sources of creativity–creative outlets–collaboration in art making–writing stamina–meditation–and more!
Recorded 9/28/2024
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I Will Destroy You by Nick Flynn: https://amzn.to/49ZOFKc
The Captain Asks for a Show of Hands by Nick Flynn: https://amzn.to/4e8DcKO
Blind Huber by Nick Flynn: https://amzn.to/3SHqaeP
Some Ether by Nick Flynn: https://amzn.to/4aOYqet
This is the Night Our House Will Catch Fire by Nick Flynn: https://amzn.to/4vJmdob
The Ticking is the Bomb by Nick Flynn: https://amzn.to/4eJ7AeU
Another Bullshit Night in Suck City by Nick Flynn: https://amzn.to/4eGiIJw
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2 hr 4 min - **UNLOCKED** #56 Berryman Posting w/ Sarah Fletcher
Andrew Wittstadt is joined by poet Sarah Fletcher in a lively and lengthy discussion about all things poetry, including her debut poetry collection, Plus Ultra. Topics include: Robert Lowell–Elizabeth Bishop–John Berryman–Confessional poetry–feminism–lack of craft in contemporary poetry–musical influences–and More!
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Collected Poems of Robert Lowell: https://amzn.to/4obFf46
Elizabeth Bishop: The Complete Poems (1927-1979): https://amzn.to/4ojAk1g
The Dream Songs by John Berryman: https://amzn.to/43RGDzt
Words in the Air: The Complete Letters of Robert Lowell & Elizabeth Bishop: https://amzn.to/4vu9uFN
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2 hr 31 min - #126 The Last American Sitcom: Modern Family w/ Erik (part 11)
Andrew Wittstadt is joined by friend of the pod, Erik (@catenjoyer81), in a discussion of the 11th and final season of the ABC sitcom, Modern Family. Topics include: Proper send-offs for beloved shows–anime and its impact on TV–Ty Burrell being underrated the entire series–old school candy bars–Ed O’Neill’s final act–and more!
Recorded: 5/31/2026
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Boomers by Helen Andrews: https://amzn.to/4u4YjCw
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2 hr 33 min - #125 Play AI Games, Win AI Prizes
Andrew Wittstadt covers the Granta AI short story winner controversy.
Recorded: 5/24/2026
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45 min - **UNLOCKED** No One Buys Books
Andrew Wittstadt goes into the viral article by Elle Griffin, “No One Buys Books,” and the revealing truths about the publishing industry and the state of the literary world as a culture and a business.
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50 min - **UNLOCKED** #13 John O'Hara's Butterfield 8
The famous novel about the great depression in New York and the infamous character Gloria Wanderous is discussed while going into what a reputation does for a book, the dramatic devices at work in the text, and the praising of books leading to them being overblown.
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1 hr 56 min - #124 The Last American Sitcom: Modern Family w/ Erik (part 10) **PREVIEW**
Andrew Wittstadt is joined by friend of the pod, Erik (@catenjoyer81), in a discussion of the 10th season of the ABC sitcom, Modern Family. Topics include: Woke plot lines taking over–Manny and Alex explaining wokeness to everyone else–Phil Dunphy getting some redemption–Cam and Mitch bickering–Jump the shark plots continue–weak writing–Jay really carrying the show in later seasons–social media jokes we’ve already seen–guest stars–and more!
Recorded: 5/3/2026
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We Need to Talk About Kevin by Lionel Shriver: https://amzn.to/3QE4Dmz
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29 min - Heavy Bonus: Ben Lerner Gives an Interview...
Andrew Wittstadt reacts to Ben Lerner’s interview in the New Yorker from April 2026.
Recorded: 4/26/2026
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About Heavy Bored
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Heavy Bored is a writing and literature podcast hosted by poet and writer Andrew Wittstadt as he speaks with guests about all things books, poetry, art, and culture. Join Heavy Bored on
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