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- #79 George Oppen: New Collected Poems w/ Damon Moore
Andrew Wittstadt is joined by poet, and friend of the pod, Damon Moore in a discussion of George Oppen’s New Collected Poems. Topics include: Louise Gluck and Oppen’s influence–Objectivism in poetry–Objectivist poets–modernist poets–Ezra Pound–Oppen’s decades long break from poetry–Ezra Pound and Oppen–and more!
Recorded 2/9/2025
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Walking to Martha’s Vineyard by Franz Wright: https://amzn.to/4mgbUDN
Proofs and Theories by Louise Gluck: https://amzn.to/3HAVdDV
Louise Gluck: Poems 1962-2012: https://amzn.to/45iTtII
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2 hr 36 min - Heavy Bonus: White Lies, Faith, and Indie Publishing w/ Becky Bell (preview)
Andrew Wittstadt and Becky Bell talk about indie publishing, filling gaps in the literature market, Mormon misconceptions, and more!
Recorded 1/25/2025
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7 min - #78 Telling Fibs w/ Becky Bell
Andrew Wittstadt is joined by children’s author, Becky Bell. Topics include: Classic children’s stories–morality tales–right vs wrong–faith–indie publishing–pay to play social media–family life–and more!
Recorded 1/25/2025
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1 hr 56 min - #77 Sleep Paralysis w/ Dr. Funke Afolabi-Brown
Andrew Wittstadt is joined by author, physician, and sleep expert, Dr. Funke Afolabi-Brown. Topics include: Sleep schedules–Sleep aids–insomnia–sleep as a superpower–self-publishing–hydration and sleep–blue light and social media–and more!
Recorded: 12/14/2024
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57 min - JerkShop #10 | Writing Workshop Stories
Andrew Wittstadt reads listener emails about workshop culture and literary institutions. Topics include: The literary canon–Harold Bloom–publishing houses–the literary culture–wokeness–politics vs poetry–and more!
Recorded 1/11/2025
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37 min - #76 Killing a Bull Moose w/ Michael Fedor
Andrew Wittstadt is joined by political strategist and thriller author Michael Fedor. Topics include: Political strategy–self-publishing–growing up in the mid-Atlantic–teaching–writing routines–the 2024 election–pendulum swings in politics and culture–power dynamics–indie authors–self-marketing plans–and more!
Recorded 11/23/2024
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1 hr 25 min - Christmas Special 2024: It's A Jimmy Stewart Christmas w/ Erik
Merry Christmas!
Andrew Wittstadt is joined by friend of the pod, Erik (@bazillionplus) to celebrate Christmas with an in-depth discussion of The Shop Around the Corner (1940) and It’s a Wonderful Life (1947)
Recorded 12/18/2024
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2 hr 41 min - Heavy Bonus: Collaborative Art w/ Sasha Saidman (preview)
Andrew Wittstadt is joined by children’s author Sasha Saidman. The conversation continues for subscribers only. Topics include: Collaborating with illustrators–children screaming in public–Storyboarding–dyslexia–creativity and youth–and MORE! ONLY FOR SUBSCRIBERS
Recorded 11/2/2024
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5 min - #75 Adopting Imagination w/ Sasha Saidman
Andrew Wittstadt is joined by children’s author Sasha Saidman. Topics include: Growing up dsylexic–imagination–social media followings–haters–self-publishing–creativity–emo era–parenting–motherhood–and more!
Recorded 11/2/2024
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1 hr 34 min - Heavy Bonus: Football Girl w/ Amy Daughters (preview)
Andrew Wittstadt and Amy Daughters go into football, home teams, the power of prayer, ribbon dancing, fishing, and the hit soap opera Dallas, and more! ONLY FOR SUBSCRIBERS.
Recorded 10/27/2024
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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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