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Starter MarriageI Never Thought I'd Get MarriedOne of John's best friends, Bri LeRose, joins the show to talk about her decision to get engaged even though she never thought she'd get married. The trio discuss what Bri and her fiance are doing to feel more prepared to tie the knot--including reading Allison's book (very exciting!).
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John's Substack : https://wrongmanforthejob.substack.com
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2026-02-2357 minStarter MarriageThe Danger of Viral Relationship TestsThis week, Allison and John tackle the viral videos putting modern relationships to the test. Is it science, or just clickbait? The conversation takes a detour when John references the iconic door test from the 1993 film A Bronx Tale only to realize Allison thinks he's talking about a talking cartoon mouse. Plus, they talk about Michael Douglas… a lot.
If you would like to submit a “Marriage Moment’ or suggest a future episode topic, email us at startermarriagepodcast@gmail.com.
John's Substack : https://wrongmanforthejob.substack.com
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2026-02-161h 04Starter MarriageAllowing Your Partner To ChangeJohn shares some of the first texts Allison sent him and they are...interesting. The couple then dives into how much they've each changed since getting together. This includes John learning a bananas amount of math and Allison feeling disconnected from the world after losing her mom.
If you would like to submit a “Marriage Moment’ or suggest a future episode topic, email us at startermarriagepodcast@gmail.com.
John's Substack : https://wrongmanforthejob.substack.com
Learn more about the possibilities of modern marriage with a copy of I DO (I THINK): Conversations About Modern Marriage.
Purchase Allison’s new romcom novel Save The Date.
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2026-02-0958 minStarter MarriageEverything That Happened After Our Baby Was BornIn the first ever sequel episode of the podcast, Allison and John pick up the story of Parker's birth once he is outside of Allison's body. Highlights include: a brief NICU stay, Allison compulsively telling people labor was easy, and a wild story starring "The Educator."
If you would like to submit a “Marriage Moment’ or suggest a future episode topic, email us at startermarriagepodcast@gmail.com.
John's Substack : https://wrongmanforthejob.substack.com
Learn more about the possibilities of modern marriage with a copy of I DO (I THINK): Conversations About Modern Marriage.
Purchase Allison’s new romcom novel Save The Date.
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2026-02-021h 14Starter MarriageOur Baby Came Early And We PanickedThe story everyone has been waiting for! A detailed play-by-play of Parker's birth. Highlights include: leaking amniotic fluid everywhere, our doctor being a figment of our imagination and the beauty of an epidural. What a ride!
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John's Substack : https://wrongmanforthejob.substack.com
Learn more about the possibilities of modern marriage with a copy of I DO (I THINK): Conversations About Modern Marriage.
Purchase Allison’s new romcom novel Save The Date.
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2026-01-261h 11Starter MarriageI Don't Want That Kind of MarriageThis week, Allison and John talk about other people's marriages and how the relationships we grow up around influence our perception of the institution. What marriages do we want to emulate and what types of marriages make us want to run for the hills? Also, John put vinegar on his ice cream and producer Travis is upset about it.
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2026-01-1958 minStarter MarriageYou Don't Have A Real MarriageThis week, journalist Vicki Larson joins the show to discuss alternative marriage structures including not sharing a home and only marrying for money. And John finally learns what a lavender marriage is.
Check out Vicki's work on her website : https://www.vicki-larson.com/
If you would like to submit a “Marriage Moment’ or suggest a future episode topic, email us at startermarriagepodcast@gmail.com.
John's Substack : https://wrongmanforthejob.substack.com
Learn more about the possibilities of modern marriage with a copy of I DO (I THINK): Conversations About Modern Marriage.
Purchase Allison’s new romcom novel Save The Date.
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2026-01-1245 minStarter MarriageWhat We Thought Labor Would Be Like (Before Allison Went Into Labor)This week, Allison and John discuss the fundamentally unfair dynamic of the upcoming birth of their child as Allison prepares for her body to go through a crucible while John wonders whether he needs to buy himself a chair to sleep in. The two dive into their fear points around the pregnancy and postpartum. (Spoiler, this was recorded in October before their baby made an early arrival on Thanksgiving! Everyone is doing well!) Plus, Allison is excited to celebrate John’s birthday while John is excited to celebrate Loyalty Day in Argentina.
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2026-01-051h 00Starter MarriageI'll Be Remarried In A YearJackie Johnson joins the pod to share how her (terrible) first marriage impacted her (lovely) second one and why she had to change her approach to relationships in general. Also, John doesn't know how to pronounce muffins.
If you would like to submit a “Marriage Moment’ or suggest a future episode topic, email us at startermarriagepodcast@gmail.com.
John's Substack : https://wrongmanforthejob.substack.com
Learn more about the possibilities of modern marriage with a copy of I DO (I THINK): Conversations About Modern Marriage.
Purchase Allison’s new romcom novel Save The Date.
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2025-12-151h 10Starter MarriageI Don’t Want Us To Be CodependentRula patients typically pay $15 per session when using insurance. Connect with quality therapists and mental health experts who specialize in you at https://www.rula.com/starter #rulapod
This week, John and Allison dive deep into codependency. John opens up about his unhealthy relationship history. Things then get a little heated when they revisit a disagreement over who was busier this summer, and Allison reveals the times in their relationship when she feels most lonely. Also, John is available for your next BBQ.
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2025-12-081h 04Starter MarriageWhy People Hire Fake BridesmaidsThis week, Allison and John are joined by Jen Glantz, CEO and founder of Bridesmaid For Hire--a business that will shock you. Jen shares what it's like to go undercover at weddings and help strangers navigate their big day. Critics will call it a "jaw dropping" episode. (Hopefully.)
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John's Substack : https://wrongmanforthejob.substack.com
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2025-12-0156 minStarter MarriageI'm Jealous Of Your SuccessAllison coins a new phrase that will hit the zeitgeist by storm. The duo then dive into jealousy toward each other. Allison feels threatened by John's writing now that he has a Substack and is envious that he doesn't also live with OCD. And John reveals he hasn't always dealt with his jealousy in the healthiest of ways.
If you would like to submit a “Marriage Moment’ or suggest a future episode topic, email us at startermarriagepodcast@gmail.com.
John's Substack : https://wrongmanforthejob.substack.com
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2025-11-241h 03Starter MarriageOur Grounds For DivorceThis week, Allison and John dive into John's least favorite topic: divorce. They each share their deal breakers and have a detailed debate over how much privacy is appropriate in a marriage. Allison then shares some divorce statistics that blow John's mind.
If you would like to submit a “Marriage Moment’ or suggest a future episode topic, email us at startermarriagepodcast@gmail.com.
John's Substack : https://wrongmanforthejob.substack.com
Learn more about the possibilities of modern marriage with a copy of I DO (I THINK): Conversations About Modern Marriage.
Purchase Allison’s new romcom novel Save The Date.
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2025-11-1758 minStarter MarriageRehashing Our Wedding DayIf you're struggling with OCD or unrelenting intrusive thoughts, NOCD can help. Book a free 15 minute call to get started: https://learn.nocd.com/StarterMarriage
This week, Allison and John are joined by their wedding planners, Katie and Adam Schuette. They dissect what it was like planning a wedding together, how many animals is too many animals for a formal event and why premarital counseling should be a part of every pre-wedding checklist. Also, John agrees on the record to get a tattoo.
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2025-11-101h 07Starter MarriageWe Don't Agree On How To Raise Our KidIf you're struggling with OCD or unrelenting intrusive thoughts, NOCD can help. Book a free 15 minute call to get started: https://learn.nocd.com/StarterMarriage
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In this solo episode, Allison and John dive into the minefield of parenting. Hot topics include whether or not to feed him meat, the right amount of technology access and if college even matters. There are a lot of dis...
2025-11-0355 minStarter MarriageThe Biggest Mistakes People Make When Looking For A PartnerProfessional Matchmaker Maria Avgitidis of Agape Matchmaking joins the show to talk about the biggest dating mistakes people make when looking for a spouse and the surprising advice she gives her clients. Also, John is defiant about not having to wear socks with loafers and tells a Marriage Moment story about panicking after getting out of the shower.
If you would like to submit a “Marriage Moment’ or suggest a future episode topic, email us at startermarriagepodcast@gmail.com.
John's Substack : https://wrongmanforthejob.substack.com
Learn more about the possibilities of modern marriage with a copy of I DO (I THINK): Conversations About Modern Marriage.
2025-10-271h 05Starter MarriageDealing with In-LawsAllison and John unpack meeting their in-laws and what it was like for John to enter the very specific culture of Allison’s family. John shares his last conversation with Allison’s mom before she passed. And Allison admits the awkwardness of being with John’s family and the quiet grief of losing her relationship with her exes’ parents. In Marriage Moments, John has Allison crying with laughter over a strip-mall overreaction.
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2025-10-201h 07Starter MarriageAllison’s “First Husband” Sits Down with her SecondAllison’s long-time creative partner Gabe Dunn joins the show to dissect their decade-long collaborations and share candid observations about Allison’s past romantic relationships. Gabe and Allison explore how their creative partnership was an actual "starter marriage” given how entwined they were personally and professionally. John reveals that while he isn't jealous of any of Allison's actual exes, he is jealous of Gabe.
If you would like to submit a “Marriage Moment’ or suggest a future episode topic, email us at startermarriagepodcast@gmail.com.
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2025-10-131h 07Starter MarriageOur Biggest DisagreementAllison and John discuss compatibility and how to tell if there is too much friction to make a relationship work. The conversation gets heated when Allison shares she only wants to have one kid and John isn’t so sure. During Stay or Leave, the pair decide whether they could get through an organic chemistry course
If you would like to submit a “Marriage Moment’ or suggest a future episode topic, email us at startermarriagepodcast@gmail.com.
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2025-10-061h 05Starter MarriageMarrying Your High School Crush with Amanda MontellNew York Times Bestselling author and podcaster Amanda Montell is joined on mic by her husband Casey Kolb for the first time! The newlyweds discuss their fairy tale romance, how they came around to joining the institution of marriage, and Amanda’s elaborate proposal to Casey. Meanwhile, Allison roasts John for not understanding the meaning of the word “prenatal.”
If you would like to submit a “Marriage Moment’ or suggest a future episode topic, email us at startermarriagepodcast@gmail.com.
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2025-09-291h 18Starter MarriageWhen Should You Cut Off Your Parents?For the first time on the podcast, John opens up about being on and off estranged from his parents. He and Allison unpack how his parental relationship has strained their marriage and shaped how John thinks and reacts. They also share how they each came to the difficult decision to finally go no contact.
John has a new substack! : https://wrongmanforthejob.substack.com
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2025-09-221h 10Starter MarriageHow (The Hell) Do You Make Friends As An Adult?Wouldn’t life be easier if you could live on a commune with your favorite people? This week John and Allison bring their next door neighbor on the show, Celia Kettering, to talk about found family, making new friendships as adults, and the loss of community. Plus, John recounts Allison’s high-stakes wager over whether they’d eat “slop” for dinner.
John has a new substack! : https://wrongmanforthejob.substack.com
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2025-09-151h 05Starter MarriageI Love You, But You Are So AnnoyingIs it normal to piss each other off? Allison and John come prepared this week with a long list of the many ways they annoy each other--from John leaving all of his stuff out around the house to Allison’s penchant for diminishing her accomplishments. And during Marriage Moments, Allison dumps cold water on John's dreams of becoming a "nectarine guy."
John has a new substack! : https://wrongmanforthejob.substack.com
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2025-09-0851 minStarter MarriageYou're A Burden To Me And I'm A Burden To YouAfter a harrowing week without hot water, John emerges as an expert on tankless water heaters, while Allison shares her battle with pregnancy exhaustion. She also takes aim at the corruption behind John’s new cutthroat competition: “Sweetie of the Week.” Writer and disability rights activist Emily Ladau then joins the chat to discuss how the disabled community has been denied marriage equality and how adopting a “curb cut” philosophy could benefit us all. The conversation leads Allison to reveal one of her main reasons for only wanting one child.
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2025-09-011h 09Starter MarriageBeing Married to a ManGender roles can weigh especially heavy in a marriage. In this episode, John and Allison have a frank conversation about what it's like to be married to a member of the opposite gender, the pressures and expectations that come with it, and how those forces can drive a disconnection.
If you would like to submit a “Marriage Moment’ or suggest a future episode topic, email us at startermarriagepodcast@gmail.com.
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2025-08-251h 01Starter MarriageTrad Wives Are Lying To YouIt may be 2025 but the hottest trend on the internet is women pretending like it’s 1950. Trad Wives, short for “Traditional Wives,” boast millions of followers as they pretend to live the pastoral life of a submissive homemaker. But that image couldn’t be further from the truth. Journalist and novelist Jo Piazza joins the podcast to discuss this phenomenon and why she thinks Harry Burns and Sally Albright from When Harry Met Sally should have never gotten together.
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2025-08-181h 03Starter MarriageI’m Scared You Won’t Find Me Attractive AnymoreMost couples assume attraction fades over time, but does it have to? In this episode, Allison shares a fear that’s been on her mind during pregnancy: what if her body changes and John stops desiring her? The two talk about how attraction isn’t automatic. It’s something both partners have to nurture. John also reveals his harrowing appendicitis story. And Allison admits there’s one thing she always finds herself drawn to, no matter the circumstance: corn.
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2025-08-111h 03Starter MarriageThe Dark History of MarriageJohn and Allison are thrilled to welcome author and historian Stephanie Coontz to the podcast for a deep dive into the complicated history of marriage. How did what started as a strategic partnership between families evolve into the over-idealized 1950s model of gender roles? Allison also unveils her nighttime alter-ego, “the Ali-Baba." John chooses a marriage moment that, curiously, doesn’t involve Allison at all; and Stephanie tells us what happened when she forced herself to read 50 Shades of Grey.
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2025-08-041h 10Starter MarriageWe Had A Fight About Navigating ConflictConflict in relationships is inevitable, especially when you're making a podcast about your marriage. Allison and John dive into how they navigate conflicts in their relationship, including the surprising disagreement that arose while prepping for this very episode. John shares the exact moment he realized he wasn't afraid to have a child with Allison, and during "Stay or Leave," Allison presents John with the most triggering scenario imaginable.
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2025-07-281h 05Starter MarriageMarried & Non-MonogamousThis week’s episode is about sex, jealousy, and whether embellishing a story counts as a lie. Writer and content creator Hayley Folk joins Allison and John to talk about her experience with ethical non-monogamy and what it taught her about herself. Allison imagines what it would be like to have a guilt-free make out, and John wonders what it would be like to go on a sexy date… to the orchestra?
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2025-07-211h 18
Ask a MatchmakerEx-CIA, Current Husband w Allison Raskin & John Blakeslee | Ask a Matchmaker Podcast with Matchmaker MariaOn this episode of Ask a Matchmaker, Maria is joined by writer Allison Raskin and her husband, former CIA agent turned screenwriter John Blakeslee. They talk about their new podcast Starter Marriage, diving into the realities of modern relationships, communication, and therapy. From Allison's book I Do to John's past in the CIA, the couple shares how their backgrounds shape their approach to marriage, and what it's like to share it all publicly. Expect honest insights, behind-the-scenes dynamics, and a conversation about love beyond the Hollywood version! ✨ Don't forget to order Maria's book, follow us on social, and l...
2025-07-1534 minStarter MarriageI’m Worthless And Don’t Contribute To The HouseholdJohn and Allison dive into one of the most contentious topics for any couple: money. Joined by Megan Ford from the Love and Money Center, they explore how couples can navigate tough financial conversations without getting stuck in conflict. It's a challenging discussion for John, who wrestles with deeply rooted expectations about being a provider, and unexpectedly emotional for Allison, who comes to realize how her own approach to their finances has impacted John in ways she never anticipated.
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2025-07-141h 17Starter MarriageSome People Aren't Meant To MarryBeing single isn't failure. For some, it's freedom. Social psychologist and author of Single At Heart, Bella DePaulo joins the show to dismantle the myth that marriage is life's ultimate goal, making the case that for many, the single life can be the most authentic path. And yes, couples might have something to learn from that. Then, John faces a tough choice: if Allison runs off to Quebec to chase her dream, does he follow her... or file for divorce?
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2025-07-071h 07Starter MarriageI'm Worried The Baby Will Ruin What We HaveJohn is concerned that having a baby will totally disrupt their marriage. Thank goodness the co-authors of Baby Bomb: A Relationship Survival Guide For New Parents were available to help Allison and John navigate this new chapter. Therapists Kara Hoppe, MFT and Stan Tatkin, PsyD, MFT, discuss how Allison and John can continue to take good care of each other despite the major changes babies bring. Also, were the Ratliffs happily married before Timothy lost all their money on The White Lotus? A debate ensues.
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2025-06-301h 11Starter MarriageOur Imperfect Love StorySo many couples focus on the story of how they got together as a testament to whether their marriage was "meant to be." In this episode, Allison and John describe all the ways their early relationship broke the mold of what to look for--from John being worried that Allison was unstable to Allison not wanting to have to get to know someone new after her broken engagement. But despite not having a traditionally romantic journey to the altar, they still found their way there thanks to not having unrealistic expectations of each other, themselves or wedding planning.
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Getting Open with Andrea MillerThe Truth About Why Most Relationships Fail – From a Relationship Coach Who Married a Former SpyIn this episode of Getting Open, married couple Allison Raskin (author, mental health advocate) and John Blakeslee (former CIA officer, screenwriter) join Andrea Miller to talk about marriage, mental health, faith differences, and identity crises. From CIA secrets to financial struggles, and fertility to therapy, their candor offers powerful insights into modern love. Chapters:00:00 - Coming up: Marriage fights, financial stress, mixed faith dynamics & CIA surprises02:00 - Meet the guests: Allison Raskin & John Blakeslee04:39 - Launching their new podcast 'Starter Marriage'06:18 - The power of direct communication in marriage12:17 - How to bring up hard...
2025-06-171h 17
Getting Open with Andrea MillerThe Truth About Why Most Relationships Fail – From a Relationship Coach Who Married a Former SpyIn this episode of Getting Open, married couple Allison Raskin (author, mental health advocate) and John Blakeslee (former CIA officer, screenwriter) join Andrea Miller to talk about marriage, mental health, faith differences, and identity crises. From CIA secrets to financial struggles, and fertility to therapy, their candor offers powerful insights into modern love. Chapters:00:00 - Coming up: Marriage fights, financial stress, mixed faith dynamics & CIA surprises02:00 - Meet the guests: Allison Raskin & John Blakeslee04:39 - Launching their new podcast 'Starter Marriage'06:18 - The power of direct communication in marriage12:17 - How to...
2025-06-171h 17Starter MarriageA Reformed Jew And A Lapsed Catholic Get MarriedAllison is culturally Jewish while John is a lapsed Catholic. What does this mean for the religious future of their child? Couples therapist, Genesis Games joins the show to help the couple navigate having an interfaith marriage. Is it possible to find a middle ground to raise a curious child rather than a religious one? Also, Allison confesses to being weary of Catholicism while John reveals he thinks consciousness is a construct, an idea that infuriates his wife.
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2025-06-161h 16Starter MarriageYou’re Difficult To Be AroundHow do you navigate your partner’s mental health without losing yourself in the process? In this episode, Allison and John interview Sheva Rajaee, founder and director of The Center for Anxiety and OCD in Southern California. Sheva offers expert guidance on how couples can strike a balance between helping their partners and maintaining healthy boundaries. Allison talks candidly about her OCD’s impact on their marriage, and John opens up about finally trying antidepressants after being resistant to the idea. (Spoiler: it was a great decision.)
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2025-06-091h 00Starter MarriageA Newlywed NightmareRain on your wedding day is supposed to mean good luck, but for Allison and John, it meant they were about to have the worst year of their lives. From John experiencing a life-changing set-back in his career, to Allison losing her beloved mother to a rare neurological disease, their time as newlyweds was anything but peaceful. But in the inaugural episode of the podcast, John and Allison dissect how this rough patch ultimately strengthened their commitment to an institution that many feel is no longer necessary.
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2025-05-1901 min
CALWA PodcastKenny Blakeslee of Apex Site Solutions - CALWA Member SpotlightJohn Koos interviews Kenny Blakeslee, Founder & CEO of Apex Site Solutions. John chats with Kenny about Apex's organic rise from 2010, bootstrapping his business to today where Apex has over 100 employees. They also discuss Kenny's passion in curbing human trafficking through his support of TATE (Telecommunications Against Trafficking & Exploitation).
2023-06-0744 min
Appetite for ConstructionThe Brains Behind the RIDGID Pipe WrenchSend a textAfter the Hub team shot exclusive, behind-the-scenes footage of how the iconic RIDGID pipe wrench was made last fall, the boys reconnect with Kyle Blakeslee, General Manager/Foundry Director—Urick Ductile Solutions and Joe Hofferth, Plant Manager, RIDGID Elyria to talk about their individual duties, a commitment to safety and what it means to be making a tool that contractors rely on to build America, and help them with their everyday jobs. #mechanicalhub #plumbingperspective #notdeadyetpodcast #ndypodcast #RIDGID #RIDGIDforthewin #RIDGIDwrenches #RIDGIDpipewrenches #pipewrenches #tools #toolsofthetrade #handtoolsSubscribe to the Appetite for Construction...
2022-05-2531 min
Criterion ReflectionsCriterion Reflections – Episode 119 – Gordon Parks’ Shaft’s Big Score!
Criterion Reflections is David Blakeslee’s ongoing project to watch all of the films included in the Criterion Collection in chronological order of their original release. This fourth season of the podcast features conversations about movies that originally premiered in 1972 and were destined to eventually receive the Criterion imprimatur. In this episode, David is joined by Richard Doyle and Jason Beamish to discuss Shaft’s Big Score!, directed by Gordon Parks. We also discuss a bonus title from 1972, Top of the Heap, directed by and starring Christopher St. John. Both films were available on the Crite...
2022-05-1100 minCriterion ReflectionsCriterion Reflections – Episode 117 – Michael Campus’s Z.P.G. and George A. Romero’s Hungry Wives a.k.a. Season of the Witch
Criterion Reflections is David Blakeslee’s ongoing project to watch all of the films included in The Criterion Collection in chronological order of their original release. This fourth season of the podcast features conversations about movies that originally premiered in 1972 and were destined to eventually receive the Criterion imprimatur. In this episode, David is joined by Richard Doyle to discuss Z.P.G., directed by Michael Campus, and Hungry Wives (also released as Season of the Witch), directed by George Romero. At the time this episode was recorded, neither of the films were featured on the Criterion Ch...
2022-03-2800 minCriterion ReflectionsCriterion Reflections – Episode 113 – John Huston’s Fat City
Criterion Reflections is David Blakeslee’s ongoing project to watch all of the films included in The Criterion Collection in chronological order of their original release. This fourth season of the podcast features conversations about movies that originally premiered in 1972 and were destined to eventually receive the Criterion imprimatur. In this episode, David is joined by Alexander Cormier and Richard Doyle to discuss Fat City, directed by John Huston. Fat City has been featured on The Criterion Channel streaming service in the past, but was not available on that platform at the time this episode wa...
2022-02-0900 min
Blessing Broker PodcastSharing Jesus in His Own Words with David CollumToday on the Blessing Broker Podcast, David Collum, the President of the Pocket Testament League, joins us to discuss helping others share Jesus in His own words.
God has worked through PTL's ministry to reach hundreds of millions of people, without arguments, simply by sharing the Gospel of John.
You can learn more about Pocket Testament League by visiting their websites at ptl.org.
2021-10-0531 min
The Drunken Odyssey with John King: A Podcast About the Writing Life449: A Very German Christmas Discussion In this week's episode, I talk with Vanessa Blakeslee about the excellent new anthology, A Very German Christmas, from New Vessel Press. TEXT DISCUSSED
2020-12-051h 25The Drunken Odyssey with John King: A Podcast About the Writing LifeTDO After Dark #1 with Vanessa BlakesleeIn this week's show, Vanessa Blakeslee and I discuss two online pieces on the subject of sex writing, and the conversation roves from there.
2020-08-011h 21
A Homestuck PodcastEpisode 6: HI AGAIN, IDIOT.A Homestuck Podcast reads pages 760 - 885 of Homestuck!
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Credits:
[Host] John - @SansmaedaSerket
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[Intro] Potential Verdancy - Robert J! Lake, Robert Blaker
[Outro] Beatdown (Strider Style) - Curt Blakeslee
2020-05-041h 47The Drunken Odyssey with John King: A Podcast About the Writing Life418: A Discussion of Joseph Campbell's Hero with 1,000 Faces Vanessa Blakeslee and I discuss the classic of comparative mythology, Joseph Campbell's The Hero with a Thousand Faces. While this is a work of scholarship not directly intended for creative writers, its lessons are of immense value to anyone writing adventure, fantasy, or science fiction. We reference Star Wars, The Matrix, Scott Pilgrim vs. The World, The Bible, and Pinocchio, among other works, and mention the trials of academic discourse that are meant to be confused with the belly of the beast.
2020-05-031h 08The Drunken Odyssey with John King: A Podcast About the Writing Life412: A Discussion of Douglas Glover's The Erotics of Restraint, with Vanessa Blakeslee!This week, my occasional co-host, Vanessa Blakeslee, and I discuss Douglas Glover's latest collection, The Erotics of Restraint: Essays on Literary Form. We explore his insights on time and plot construction, as seen the works of Alice Munro, Jane Austen, Ernest Hemingway, and others.
2020-03-281h 10The Drunken Odyssey with John King: A Podcast About the Writing Life408: A Discussion of Paul Fussell's Class with Vanessa Blakeslee!Episode 408 of The Drunken Odyssey, your favorite podcast about creative writing and literature is available on Apple podcasts, stitcher, spotify, or click here to stream (right click to download, if that's your thing.) This week, my occasional co-host, Vanessa Blakeslee, and I discuss Paul Fussell's entertaining treatise, Class: A Guide Through the American Status System. While this is clearly not a craft book, a sociological understanding of the American class system can add layers to your characterization, or so John found when he discovered this gem back in the early 1990s. Paul Fussell (1924-2012) possessed a gorgeously sard...
2020-02-2953 minThe Drunken Odyssey with John King: A Podcast About the Writing Life402: A Craft Discussion of T.S. Elliot's "Tradition and the Individual Talent" and "Hamlet and Its Problems"!This week, Vanessa Blakeslee and I assail more essays on the craft of literature, this time two by T.S. Eliot. TEXTS DISCUSSED "Hamlet and Its Problems" can be found here; "Tradition and the Individual Talent" can be found here.
2020-01-181h 11The Drunken Odyssey with John King: A Podcast About the Writing Life396: A Very Scandinavian Christmas!In our discussion, Vanessa Blakeslee and I manage to talk about yuletide fellowship, hallucinogens, the possibility of St. Patrick's Day cookies, and other perennial holiday topics.
2019-12-081h 05The Drunken Odyssey with John King: A Podcast About the Writing Life386: A Craft Discussion of Mystery and Manners, with Vanessa Blakeslee and Lisa Roney!In this week's episode, I wear an ugly shirt from outer space to speak with Vanessa Blakeslee and Lisa Roney about Flannery O'Connor's Mysteries and Manners. NOTES This episode is sponsored by the excellent people at Scribophile. TDO Listeners can get 20% of a premium subscription to Scribophile. After using the above link to register for a basic account, go here while still logged in to upgrade the account with the discount.
2019-09-281h 27The Drunken Odyssey with John King: A Podcast About the Writing Life373: Erica Jong!In this week's show, I talk with the great Erica Jong about writing in one's voice, being in love with language, the discipline of literature, revision, 18th century fiction, living healthy, and sonnets and other poetry, plus Vanessa Blakeslee and I discuss Erica Jong's book on writing, Seducing the Demon: Writing for my Life. TEXTS DISCUSSED NOTES This episode is sponsored by Scribophile. TDO Listeners can get 20% of a premium subscription to Scribophile. After using the above link to register for...
2019-06-291h 14The Drunken Odyssey with John King: A Podcast About the Writing Life353: A Discussion of Two Classic French Post-structuralist Essays!In this week's episode, Vanessa Blakeslee and I survive reading Roland Barthes's "The Death of the Author" and "What is an Author?" by Michel Foucault. TEXTS DISCUSSED Check Out Vanessa's Books! NOTES Suggested donation: $20, which comes with a glass of wine and food. Go herefor more details.
2019-02-101h 05The Drunken Odyssey with John King: A Podcast About the Writing Life349: A Craft Discussion of The Birth of Tragedy!In this week's episode, I croak with Vanessa Blakeslee and Mark Pisczek about the Apollonian and Dionysian origins of storytelling as explored in Friedrich Nietzsche's The Birth of Tragedy. TEXT DISCUSSED NOTES If you live in Orlando, come hear Mark and his band, Strange Angels, play jazz at the Imperial at Washburn Imports this Thursday, January 17, 2019, 8-11 PM. 1800 N Orange BLVD / Orlando, FL 32804. https://www.facebook.com/events/2187842224789407/
2019-01-131h 11The Drunken Odyssey with John King: A Podcast About the Writing Life343: A Very Italian Christmas!In this week's episode, I talk with Vanessa Blakeslee about the new story anthology, A Very Italian Christmas, from New Vessel Press. In our discussion, we manage to talk about yuletide loneliness, poverty, despair, prostitution, elk herds, Christmas, fascism, prostitution, friendship, Paul Auster's screenplay for Smoke, and David Sedaris's classic essay, "Dinah the Christmas Whore." TEXTS DISCUSSED NOTES Check out Vanessa and I talking about A Very French Christmas from last year. Check out my interview with Davis Sedarisback on episode 50.
2018-12-011h 18The Drunken Odyssey with John King: A Podcast About the Writing Life332: A Craft Discussion of Chuck Palahniuk's Stranger Than FictionEpisode 332 of The Drunken Odyssey, your favorite podcast about creative writing and literature is available on iTunes, or right click here to download. In this week's episode, I talk with Vanessa Blakeslee about Chuck Palahniuk's Stranger Than Fiction: True Stories. Episode 332 of The Drunken Odyssey, your favorite podcast about creative writing and literature is available on iTunes, or right click here to download.
2018-09-151h 05The Drunken Odyssey with John King: A Podcast About the Writing Life324: Vanessa Blakeslee!In this week's episode, I talk with Vanessa Blakeslee about short story writing over the long haul, and about her brand new book, Perfect Conditions. Plus James Chapin writes about how the King James Bible changed his life. TEXTS DISCUSSED
2018-07-211h 06The Drunken Odyssey with John King: A Podcast About the Writing Life321: A Craft Discussion of Aspects of the Novel, with Vanessa Blakeslee!In this week's episode, I talk with Vanessa Blakeslee about E. M. Forster's Aspects of the Novel as my copy of it crumbled and dissolved. I defend the honor of Henry James at great length. TEXT DISCUSSED
2018-06-301h 12The Drunken Odyssey with John King: A Podcast About the Writing Life313: A Discussion of Alexander Pope's Essay on Criticism, with Vanessa Blakeslee!In this week's episode, I talk with Vanessa Blakeslee about Alexander Pope's Essay on Criticism and twitter and other stuff. NOTES [caption id="attachment_1614" align="alignnone" width="2592"] RIP, Phil Deaver.[/caption] Pre-order Vanessa's forthcoming short story collection, Perfect Conditions. If you like Walt Disney World, subscribe to my Disney-themed youtube channel.
2018-05-051h 03The Drunken Odyssey with John King: A Podcast About the Writing Life304: Book Fight! vs. The Drunken Odyssey (AWP Edition)!Episode 304 of The Drunken Odyssey, your favorite podcast about creative writing and literature is available on iTunes, or right click here to download. On this week's special AWP program, Vanessa Blakeslee and I face off against Book Fight's Tom McAllister and Barrelhouse's Poetry Editor, Dan Brady. TEXTS DISCUSSED Episode 304 of The Drunken Odyssey, your favorite podcast about creative writing and literature is available on iTunes, or right click here to download.
2018-03-1042 min
Criterion Cast: Main EpisodesEpisode 191 – John Ford’s Young Mr. Lincoln
In this episode, David Blakeslee, Scott Nye and Trevor Berrett discuss John Ford’s Young Mr. Lincoln, recently reissued by the Criterion Collection in a newly upgraded 4K restoration on Blu-ray and DVD.
Few American historical figures are as revered as Abraham Lincoln, and few director-star collaborations embody classic Hollywood cinema as beautifully as the one between John Ford and Henry Fonda. This film, their first together, was Ford’s equally poetic and significant follow-up to the groundbreaking western Stagecoach, and in it Fonda gives one of the finest performances of his career, as the young pr...
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CriterionCast Episodes – CriterionCastEpisode 191 – John Ford’s Young Mr. Lincoln
In this episode, David Blakeslee, Scott Nye and Trevor Berrett discuss John Ford’s Young Mr. Lincoln, recently reissued by the Criterion Collection in a newly upgraded 4K restoration on Blu-ray and DVD.
Few American historical figures are as revered as Abraham Lincoln, and few director-star collaborations embody classic Hollywood cinema as beautifully as the one between John Ford and Henry Fonda. This film, their first together, was Ford’s equally poetic and significant follow-up to the groundbreaking western Stagecoach, and in it Fonda gives one of the finest performances of his career, as the young pr...
2018-02-1900 minThe Drunken Odyssey with John King: A Podcast About the Writing Life300: A Craft Discussion of David Mamet's 3 Uses of the Knife, with Vanessa Blakeslee!In this week's episode, I talk with Vanessa Blakeslee about David Mamet's Three Uses of the Knife: On the Nature and Purpose of Drama. We manage not to kill one another.
2018-02-101h 07The Drunken Odyssey with John King: A Podcast About the Writing Life291: A Very French Christmas!In this week's episode, I talk with Vanessa Blakeslee about the new fiction anthology, A Very French Christmas, from New Vessel Press. NOTES Some context for the dubious Dutch tradition of Black Pete. David Sedaris discusses this in his essay, "6 to 8 Black Men." Be sure to check out the music of David Rego, whose song "Harp" appears on this episode.
2017-12-091h 07The Drunken Odyssey with John King: A Podcast About the Writing Life287: A Craft Discussion of Ann Hood's MorningstarIn this week's episode, I talk with Vanessa Blakeslee about Ann Hood's MorningStar: Growing Up With Books. NOTES Check out my interview with Ann Hood back on episode 242.
2017-11-111h 32The Drunken Odyssey with John King: A Podcast About the Writing Life281: A Craft Discussion of Colum McCann's Letters to a Young WriterIn this week's episode, I talk with Vanessa Blakeslee about Colum McCann's Letters to a Young Writer. Books Discussed NOTES Colum McCann hosts a lovely Bloomsday reading every year at Ulysses Folk House in downtown Manhattan. Check out my interview with the late Charlie Bethel, an amazing playwright and performer, back on episode 39.
2017-10-071h 02The Drunken Odyssey with John King: A Podcast About the Writing Life275: A Craft Discussion of Rilke's Letters to a Young PoetIn this week's episode, I talk with Vanessa Blakeslee about Rainer Maria Rilke's famous Letters to a Young Poet, plus we pay homage to Rilke's poetry with readings by Craig Moreau, Hyejung Kook, David Foley, Jason Morris, David Mcloughlin, and Amy Hosig.
2017-08-261h 54The Drunken Odyssey with John King: A Podcast About the Writing Life269: A Craft Discussion of Robert Paul Lamb's Art Matters with Vanessa Blakeslee! In this week's episode, I talk with Vanessa Blakeslee about Robert Paul Lamb's Art Matters: Hemingway, Craft, and the Creation of the Modern Short Story. Five years in, TDO finally devotes a show to Hemingway, and Bob's discussion of Hemingway's craft is profoundly illuminating to how effectively extraordinary Hemingway's aesthetics were. I somehow manage not to tell the story how in my Purdue years, my roommates and I dubbed the more rustic of our two bathrooms as The Ernest Hemingway Memorial toilet, with a lot of great photos of Hem in it.
2017-07-151h 17The Drunken Odyssey with John King: A Podcast About the Writing Life264: A Craft Discussion of Jhumpa Lahiri''s In Other Words with Vanessa Blakeslee!In this week's episode, I talk with Vanessa Blakeslee about Jhumpa Lahiri's experiment in becoming an Italian writer, In Other Words.
2017-06-101h 03The Drunken Odyssey with John King: A Podcast About the Writing Life257: A Craft Discussion of Margaret Atwood's In Other Worlds with Vanessa Blakeslee! In this week's episode, I talk with Vanessa Blakeslee about Margaret Atwood's In Other Worlds and The Handmaid's Tale.
2017-04-301h 25The Drunken Odyssey with John King: A Podcast About the Writing Life256: Getting Published in Lit Mags!In this week's episode, I shut up and let Ephraim Scott Sommers, Vanessa Blakeslee, and David James Poissant discuss how to get published in lit mags, plus Tiffany Fussell discusses how The Secret Garden changed her life.
2017-04-2259 minThe Drunken Odyssey with John King: A Podcast About the Writing Life248: A Discussion About E. L. Doctorow's Creationists, with Vanessa Blakeslee!In this week's episode, I talk with Vanessa Blakeslee about E. L. Doctorow's Creationists. NOTES I'll be appearing at Lil Indies, in Loose Lips on March 7, the Henao Contemporary Center, in the Second Saturday reading series ($5 cover), on March 11th, a new Modular Collective Art show on March 23rd, and at the Gallery at Avalon Island in Litlando on March 25th.
2017-02-251h 41The Drunken Odyssey with John King: A Podcast About the Writing Life247: A President's Day Special!This week's episode is an eclectic mix of poetry, fiction, and an interview on the subject of the American presidency. This show features Jennifer Berne, Shawn McKee, Karen Best, Christopher Booth, Jeremy DaCruz, & Lauren Camp. NOTES On Monday, February 27 at 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM, at Bookmark It in The Lovely, Vanessa Blakeslee will lead a discussion of Sinclair Lewis's It Can't Happen Here. Save
2017-02-181h 21The Drunken Odyssey with John King: A Podcast About the Writing Life245: Tom McAllister!In this week's episode, I talk to the novelist and memoirist Tom McAllister about structuring long-form fiction, the mystery of love, the addictive horrors of football, and other important matters. NOTES Follow Bookmark It on Facebook to learn more about Brave New Book Club, which is led by Vanessa Blakeslee. Save
2017-02-041h 09The Drunken Odyssey with John King: A Podcast About the Writing Life241: A Craft Discussion About Jennie Jarvis's Crafting the Character Arc, with Vanessa Blakeslee!In this week's episode, I talk with Vanessa Blakeslee about Jennie Jarvis's Crafting the Character Arc: A Practical Guide to Character Creation and Development. Plus Scott Hoffman reads his essay, "I read Ethan Frome every January." TEXTS DISCUSSED Crafting the Character ARC"> Ethan Frome" target="_blank">
2017-01-071h 16The Drunken Odyssey with John King: A Podcast About the Writing Life233: A Craft Discussion About David Foster Wallace's E Unibus Plurim: Television and U.S. Fiction with Vanessa Blakeslee!In this week's episode, I talk with Vanessa Blakeslee about David Foster Wallace's "E Unibus Plurim: Television and U.S. Fiction." TEXTS DISCUSSED Read David Foster Wallace's 1993 essay "E Unibus Plurim: Television and U.S. Fiction" here. Save Save Save
2016-11-181h 15The Drunken Odyssey with John King: A Podcast About the Writing Life224: Another Craft Discussion About Virgina Woolf with Vanessa Blakeslee!In this week's episode, I talk with Vanessa Blakeslee about Virginia Woolf's "Modern Fiction" and "Mr. Bennett and Mrs. Brown," plus Mingzhao Xu writes about Diana Gabaldon's Outlanders series changed her life. TEXTS DISCUSSED NOTES Suki Kim's nuanced take on what happened in Brisbane can be read at The New Republic. Lionel Shriver's "Identity Politics and Fiction" can be read at The Guardian. On September 30th, Richard Blanco is coming to Valencia College for the Winter Park Writers' Festival. Richard Blanco's reading is...
2016-09-171h 21The Drunken Odyssey with John King: A Podcast About the Writing LifeEpisode 217: A Discussion Of Charles Bukowski's On Writing, with Vanessa Blakeslee!In this week's episode, I talk with Vanessa Blakeslee about On Writing, a book of selections from Charles Bukowski's letters, plus poet Henry Hughes writes me a letter about his own correspondence with Bukowski back from 1989 and 1991. TEXTS DISCUSSED
2016-07-301h 20The Drunken Odyssey with John King: A Podcast About the Writing LifeEpisode 205: A Craft Discussion of Wallace Stevens's "The Noble Rider and the Sound of Words"!In this week's episode, I talk about Wallace Stevens's "The Noble Rider and the Sound of Words" with Vanessa Blakeslee, Plus Tom McAllister reads his essay, "A Brief History of World Travel, Part 1: Notes on Portland Maine." TEXTS DISCUSSED NOTES Check out The Two Cities Review, as well as its podcast. If you want to read Tom McAllister's "A Brief History of World Travel, Part 1: Notes on Portland Maine," go here. Check out my review of Book Fight, or...
2016-05-071h 30The Drunken Odyssey with John King: A Podcast About the Writing LifeEpisode 197: A Craft Discussion About Carole Maso's Break Every Rule, with Vanessa Blakeslee!In this week’s episode, I talk about Carole Maso's Break Every Rule with Vanessa Blakeslee,
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plus Jeremy DaCruz writes about a lucky day on the Econlockhachee River.
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2016-03-191h 18The Drunken Odyssey with John King: A Podcast About the Writing LifeEpisode 189: A Craft Discussion About Ferlinghetti's Poetry as Insurgent Art, with Vanessa Blakeslee!In this week’s episode, I talk about Lawrence Ferlinghetti's Poetry as Insurgent Art with Vanessa Blakeslee,
Plus Alice Lowe writes about how Virginia Woolf's A Writer's Diary changed her life.
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Coney Island was much more interesting in 1907 than it turned out to be in 2007 when I visited.
The line for food was onerous. And...
2016-01-231h 02The Drunken Odyssey with John King: A Podcast About the Writing LifeEpisode 174: Vanessa Blakeslee!In this week’s episode, I interview my occasional co-host Vanessa Blakeslee about her new novel, Juventud,
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plus James Stewart III writes about how reading David Foster Wallace's Infinite Jest changed his life.
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Come see Vanessa on book tour, including her upcoming appearance on October 18th in the Sunday Salon series with Orlando Ferrand, Anu Jindal, and Asali Solomon. The reading starts at 7 P.M. at Jimmy's #43 at 43 E 7th Street, NY, NY.
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2015-10-1054 minThe Drunken Odyssey with John King: A Podcast About the Writing LifeEpisode 171: A Craft Discussion About Borges's This Craft of Verse, with Vanessa Blakeslee!In this week’s episode, I talk about Jorge Luis Borges's This Craft of Verse with Vanessa Blakeslee,
Photo by Ashley Inguanta.
plus Jared Silvia performs Peter Seger's "Hobo's Lullaby."
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Check out the great perks for The Drunken Odyssey’s fundraiser here. Gator finger puppets not included.
2015-09-201h 14The Drunken Odyssey with John King: A Podcast About the Writing LifeEpisode 166: A Craft Discussion About VIrginia Woolf's A Room of One's Own with Vanessa Blakeslee!In this week’s episode, I talk about Virginia Woolf's A Room of One's Own with Vanessa Blakeslee,
Photo by Ashley Inguanta.
plus Christopher Booth reads "The Disappointment,"
by Aphra Behn.
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Check out The Drunken Odyssey’s fundraiser and related perks here.
2015-08-151h 38The Drunken Odyssey with John King: A Podcast About the Writing LifeEpisode 155: A Craft Discussion About Longinus's "On the Sublime," with Vanessa Blakeslee!In this week’s episode, I talk about Longinus's "On the Sublime," with Vanessa Blakeslee,
Plus LindaAnn Loschiavo writes about how Louisa May Alcott's Little Women changed her life.
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New York Classical Theatre's production of The Taming of the Shrew, which is free, will wander its way across Central Park (Thurs through Sun, May 26 - June 28), Prospect Park (Tues. & Wed., June 23, 24, 30 & July 1), and Teardrop/Battery Park City (Wed, July 8, Fri through Sun, July 10, 11 & 12).
On June 14, come celebrate The Drunken Odyssey’s 3rd birt...
2015-05-301h 20The Drunken Odyssey with John King: A Podcast About the Writing LifeEpisode 146: A Roundtable Discussion of MFA vs. NYC!In this week’s episode, I host a roundtable discussion with Vanessa Blakeslee, David James Poissant, and Boris Fishman, in which we critique the essay collection, MFA vs. NYC,
Plus J. Bradley reads a selection from his new prose poem book, A Wild Swing of the Knife.
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Buy It is a Wild Swing of the Knife here.
Patrick Hawkins (Episode 145) and his fellow Geeks of Comedy will be performing at Megacon on April 10th and 11t...
2015-04-041h 16The Drunken Odyssey with John King: A Podcast About the Writing LifeEpisode 135: A Craft Discussion About James Wood's How Fiction Works, with Vanessa Blakeslee!In this week’s episode, I talk about James Wood's How Fiction Works with Vanessa Blakeslee,
Plus Amy Penne writes about how David Foster Wallace's Consider the Lobster and Other Essays changed her life.
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On Tuesday, January 20th, 7 P.M., Leslie Salas will lead a workshop on imagery at the Orlando Public Library, Herndon Branch.
On Saturday, January 24th, 11 A.M., J. Bradley will host a love poem workshop at the Orland...
2015-01-171h 27The Drunken Odyssey with John King: A Podcast About the Writing LifeEpisode 129: Repeal Day 2014In this week’s episode, I present a rambunctious reading honoring Repeal Day, which I think might be one of the twelve days of Christmas.
The Drunken Odyssey All Stars on this occasion included Dianne Turgeon Richardson, Tod Caviness, Anna King, Jared Silvia, Sam Slaughter, Danita Berg, Matt Peters, Teege Braune, and Vanessa Blakeslee.
2014-12-061h 28The Drunken Odyssey with John King: A Podcast About the Writing LifeEpisode 126: A Craft Discussion About Horace's Ars Poetica, with Vanessa Blakeslee!Episode 126 of The Drunken Odyssey, your favorite podcast about creative writing and literature is available on iTunes, or right click here to download.
In this week’s episode, I talk about Horace's Ars Poetica with Vanessa Blakeslee,
plus Sam Slaughter talks about the ignominious beginning of Two Drunken Writers Brewery.
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At 3 P.M., on Tuesday, November 18, the memoirist and novelist Marya Hornbacher will read at the University of Central Florida. Get info here.
Congrats to Tiffany Razzano, on the suc...
2014-11-1659 minThe Drunken Odyssey with John King: A Podcast About the Writing LifeEpisode 119: A Craft Discussion About Douglas Glover, with Vanessa Blakeslee!In this week’s episode, I talk about Douglas Glover's Attack of the Copula Spiders with Vanessa Blakeslee,
plus Sam Slaughter writes about how Denis Johnson's Jesus' Son changed his life.
Photo by Oxley Photography 2014
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2014-09-281h 25The Drunken Odyssey with John King: A Podcast About the Writing LifeEpisode 112: A Craft Discussion About Aristotle's Poetics, with Vanessa Blakeslee!On this week’s show, I talk to Vanessa Blakeslee about what Aristotle's Poetics can teach us about fiction writing today,
Plus Kevin Bray writes about reading John Gardner's On Becoming a Novelist.
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2014-08-101h 19The Drunken Odyssey with John King: A Podcast About the Writing LifeEpisode 87: Vanessa Blakeslee!On this week’s show, I talk to fiction writer Vanessa Blakeslee,
And Anthony Seidman writes about James Thompson's The City of Dreadful Night.
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If you live in NYC, check out this wonderful event with my friends Gilbert King (episode 60) and my fellow NYU alum, Maaza Mengiste. RSVP is required.
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KIDS FIRST! Coming AttractionsThe Hunger Games: Catching Fire, Ender's Game, The Book Thief, Marla Lewis, Cocoa, Seth Goldstein, The Ohmies, John Wood.KidS First Coming Attractions November 26, 2013 Listen in as John Wood joins us to interview Marla Lewis and Seth Goldstein about their audio CDs Cocoa (Marla) and The Ohmies (Seth), both of which recently won KIDS FIRST! endorsements. Then, we will review three new film releases: The Hunger Games: Catching Fire, Ender's Game, and The Book Thief - all in theaters now! Hear all this and more with our hosts Keefer Blakeslee and Raven Devanney.
2013-11-2659 minThe Drunken Odyssey with John King: A Podcast About the Writing LifeEpisode 36: Readings of Erotic Poetry (A Valentine's Day Special)On this week’s show, The Drunken Odyssey All-Stars & I get erotic, poetically speaking...
Here are the ancestral German kissing dolls shown off by Lisa Claire Roney on the show!
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Genevieve Tyrrell
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A letter from James Best,
A limerick from Christopher Booth,
and show & tell with Lisa Claire Roney!
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The Drunken Odyssey with John King: A Podcast About the Writing LifeEpisode 2: June 19th, 2012 (Interview with Jaroslav Kalfař, Bloomsday Recap, Essay by Vanessa Blakeslee)Episode 2 features an interview with Jaroslav Kalfař about John Gardner's The Art of Fiction, a selection of readings from James Joyce's Ulysses, and Vanessa Blakeslee discussing Marguerite Duras's The Lover, plus listener mail.
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