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On the BleachersBeekeeper Chic (Doree Shafrir's Version) We’re not hugging Spike Lee. A podcast about where pop culture and sports culture collide… inspired by the relationship between Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce. Culture critic and novelist Zan Romanoff and journalist and Scamfluencers senior producer Sarah Enni discuss Zan’s new book; Sarah meets a couple Mariners; how the Dodgers do and do not reflect the politics of Los Angeles; baseball players being buds; playoff updates; college athletes are gonna get paid; the World Cup… will it happen?; youth sports, delusional parents, and precarity ruining everything; and we talk to Forever 35’s Doree Shafrir about tennis! ...2025-06-171h 45
On the BleachersProselytizer For Pole (Tim Baltz’s Version) We’d also take the Lambeau Leap. A podcast about where pop culture and sports culture collide… inspired by the relationship between Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce. Culture critic and novelist Zan Romanoff and journalist and Scamfluencers senior producer Sarah Enni discuss the breaking of Jeff Skinner’s curse; harmonica national anthems; prank phone calls, we hate them; crying at the most heartwarming moment from the NFL draft; an update on Bill Belichick’s mystifying relationship; and we talk to comedian Tim Baltz about the NBA and pole dancing as an Olympic sport. Links: The E...2025-05-061h 50
On the BleachersA Lone Braden (Katie Heindl’s Version) We would never intervene in young love. A podcast about where pop culture and sports culture collide… inspired by the relationship between Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce. Culture critic and novelist Zan Romanoff and journalist and Scamfluencers senior producer Sarah Enni discuss George Foreman; curling; the new head of the IOC; is analytics ruining baseball’s chance at greatness?; the shadowy corporation lording over Japanese baseball; JuJu Watkins is out of the game but she has plenty; and we talk to basketball reporter Katie Heindl! Links: George Foreman, the fearsome heavyweight who became a bel...2025-04-011h 31
On the BleachersBut What If? (Jourdan Rodrigue’s Version) We’re gonna be fine when football is over, why do you ask? A podcast about where pop culture and sports culture collide… inspired by the relationship between Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce. Culture critic and novelist Zan Romanoff and journalist and Scamfluencers senior producer Sarah Enni discuss the divisional round games and preview The Super Bowl with The Athletic’s Jourdan Rodrigue; talk about Taylor’s fit and her nerves going into the Big Game; we go on a JOURNEY with the Washington Commanders and share the joy of their 2024 season; and a call for you to ask us quest...2025-02-041h 28
On the BleachersExcellent If Gigantic (Katie Heindl’s Version) We’re hard launching this show now. A podcast about where pop culture and sports culture collide… inspired by the relationship between Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce. Culture critic and novelist Zan Romanoff and journalist and Scamfluencers senior producer Sarah Enni discuss the Stanley Cup’s adventures, the NBA draft, Joe Burrow bares his back, the NFL owes the Mucky Duck, and DUH the London shows (!!!). We also chat with pro basketball reporter Katie Heindl! Links: Reggie Jackson talks about returning to Rickwood field (Twitter) Florida Panthers party hardy at Elbo Room in...2024-06-302h 19
On the BleachersYou're On Vibes Notice We’re always saying the quiet part loud. A podcast about where pop culture and sports culture collide… inspired by the relationship between Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce. Culture critic and novelist Zan Romanoff and journalist and Scamfluencers senior producer Sarah Enni discuss the Drake curse, the Stanley Cup finals, the Grimace Mets, Jell-O rally shots, JJ Redick, Bill Belichick, an Around the NFL status update, Olympics + billionaires, the pending End of Eras, and a sneak peek at this week’s Patreon episode featuring Sophie Brookover. Links: Willie Mays Was the Greatest Baseball Player...2024-06-231h 06
On the BleachersThe Hunger Games We want to talk to people in bars about lots of things. A podcast about where pop culture and sports culture collide… inspired by the relationship between Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce. Culture critic and novelist Zan Romanoff and journalist and Scamfluencers senior producer Sarah Enni discuss the important sports stories we haven’t talked about at all, women’s basketball in the Olympics, competitive eating, what the Taylor v Billie says about the difference between pop and sports fandom… and an ongoing NFL podcast mystery. Links: Kyrie Irving explains why he burned sage arou...2024-06-1558 min
On the Bleachers… Which Could Mean Nothing (Scaachi Koul’s Version) We’re releasing three different vinyl versions of this episode. A podcast about where pop culture and sports culture collide… inspired by the relationship between Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce. Culture critic and novelist Zan Romanoff and journalist and Scamfluencers senior producer Sarah Enni discuss Simone Biles, Matt and Ben OTP, Travis at the White House and Taylor in TikTok comments, the battle for Billboard dominance and the shitstorm around Catilin Clark, plus a conversation with Slate’s Scaachi Koul. Links: Simone Biles’ floor routine (YouTube) Chiles channels Beyoncé and Pucci. Biles evoke...2024-06-091h 56
On the BleachersAs She Should (Kaitlyn Tiffany's Version) We find it hard not to be romantic about baseball… and the WNBA and so many sports, really. A podcast about where pop culture and sports culture collide… inspired by the relationship between Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce. Culture critic and novelist Zan Romanoff and journalist and Scamfluencers senior producer Sarah Enni discuss WAG swag, our new favorite WNBA players, update on the NCAA paying athletes, and a conversation with The Atlantic’s Kaitlyn Tiffany about the shift from obsessing about boy bands to obsessing about baseball. Links: Meryl Streep (Instagram) NHL star...2024-05-261h 38
On the BleachersOlympic Fuck Village (Allegra Rosenberg’s Version) We keep living convivially. A podcast about where pop culture and sports culture collide… inspired by the relationship between Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce. Culture critic and novelist Zan Romanoff and journalist and Scamfluencers senior producer Sarah Enni discuss Joe Burrow’s thickness, TTPD performances on Eras, sex in the Olympic Village, a billionaire using AI to exact petty vengeance, and we talk about that Tavi zine with fandom historian Allegra Rosenberg. Links: Joe Burrow isn’t skipping leg, arm, or any kind of day (NBC Sports) Tom Brady says he wouldn’t...2024-05-181h 44
On the Bleachers12:17 in LA (Stephanie Burt's Version) We’ve also got some Rob Gronkowski zingers. A podcast about where pop culture and sports culture collide… inspired by the relationship between Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce. Culture critic and novelist Zan Romanoff and journalist and Scamfluencers senior producer Sarah Enni discuss the Tom Brady roast, Taylor references in Kendrick v Drake, the take that Taylor’s music is now only for her most hardcore fans, and Professor Stephanie Burt is back to talk Tortured Poets! Links: ‘Challengers’ and That Ending: Our Critics Have Thoughts (New York Times) 2024-05-111h 37
On the BleachersDraft Day (Chris Connelly's Version) Call the amateurs and cut em from the team! A podcast about where pop culture and sports culture collide… inspired by the relationship between Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce. Culture critic and novelist Zan Romanoff and journalist and Scamfluencers senior producer Sarah Enni discuss MLB uniform updates, the Kelce bros sign new contracts, Tree Pain’s real name (!), free agency and draft day analysis, and an interview with journalist and TV host Chris Connelly. Links: Taylor Swift Making Feature Directing Debut for Searchlight Pictures (Variety) Nike agrees to fix the fucked-up MLB uni...2024-05-052h 00
On the BleachersTortured Patreon Department Taylor launched an album and we're launching a Patreon! A podcast about where pop culture and sports culture collide… inspired by the relationship between Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce. Culture critic and novelist Zan Romanoff and journalist and Scamfluencers senior producer Sarah Enni are in Florida!!! down bad crying at the gym! Links: Our Patreon!! (Patreon) OJ Simpson: Made In America (Hulu) Women’s Handball Players Are Fined for Rejecting Bikini Uniforms (New York Times) Cries of Sexism Greet a Nike Olympic Reveal (New York Times) R...2024-04-201h 44
On the BleachersI Can See Your Halo (Amanda Montell's Version) We would also like to announce our retirement and start living our best life. A pop music fan and a football fan discuss the relationship between Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce. What happens when a billion-dollar corporate sports league meets a billion dollar person... and all of media explodes? Culture critic Zan Romanoff and journalist and Scamfluencers producer Sarah Enni discuss the latest on the Shohei scandal, Barney’s Beanery (lol), March Madness Women’s Bracket record-breaking ratings, Taylor’s voice notes and relationship retconning, and Amanda Montell talks about Taylor Swift and the Halo Effect. Lin...2024-04-141h 25
On the BleachersOozing Life... and Taxpayer DollarsWe’re NOT the happiest we’ve ever been. Baseball pants are bad, prop bets are messing with athletes’ lives, and we haven’t even heard a single off of Tortured Poets Department yet. A pop music fan and a football fan discuss the relationship between Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce. What happens when a billion-dollar corporate sports league meets a billion dollar person... and all of media explodes? Culture critic Zan Romanoff and journalist and Scamfluencers producer Sarah Enni discuss how a decline in cable subscriptions led to a rise in sports gambling endorsement deals and break down the Shoh...2024-04-071h 01
On the BleachersShow Me the Money We give all billionaires an F-. A pop music fan and a football fan discuss the relationship between Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce. What happens when a billion-dollar corporate sports league meets a billion dollar person... and all of media explodes? Culture critic Zan Romanoff and journalist and Scamfluencers producer Sarah Enni discuss whether and how Travis and Taylor watch Love is Blind, Caitlin Clark and the burden of excellence, and we do a deep dive into how NFL teams make money and explain the salary cap. Links: Paddy Pimblett: “I’d Rather Be Fat...2024-03-3053 min
On the BleachersSwitched on T Drop (Charlie Harding's Version) We are also available for stunt VP casting! A pop music fan and a football fan discuss the relationship between Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce. What happens when a billion-dollar corporate sports league meets a billion dollar person... and all of media explodes? Culture critic Zan Romanoff and journalist and Scamfluencers producer Sarah Enni discuss invasive vacation pictures, the latest in Aaron Rogers nonsense, uniforms for womens' sports, and an interview with Switched on Pop's Charlie Harding. Trying Out for Madden (ESPN) How Static Noise from Taylor Swift's New Album is No. 1 on i...2024-03-231h 12
On the BleachersWe Refuse to Chair the Department (Stephanie Burt's Version) We are aspirationally untethered from the earth’s gravity. A pop music fan and a football fan discuss the relationship between Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce. What happens when a billion-dollar corporate sports league meets a billion dollar person... and all of media explodes? Culture critic Zan Romanoff and journalist and Scamfluencers producer Sarah Enni discuss what T+T eat on their long flights together, coastal grandmother vibes, collective action in college sports, and an interview with Harvard professor and poet Stephanie Burt. Links: Aaron Rodgers and Jesse Ventura Top R.F.K. Jr.’...2024-03-171h 24
On the BleachersLong LiveWe WILL be posting a keg stand video ... and leaving a space between the world and our personal lives. A pop music fan and a football fan discuss the relationship between Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce. What happens when a billion-dollar corporate sports league meets a billion dollar person... and all of media explodes? Culture critic Zan Romanoff and journalist and Scamfluencers producer Sarah Enni take a brief detour into the worlds of F1 and Japanese celebrities before saying hail and farewell to the man himself, Jason Kelce. Links: Shohei Ohtani announces his mar...2024-03-0956 min
On the Bleachers We’d also like equity. A pop music fan and a football fan discuss the relationship between Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce. What happens when a billion-dollar corporate sports league meets a billion dollar person... and all of media explodes? Culture critic Zan Romanoff and journalist and Scamfluencers producer Sarah Enni discuss Mt. Rushmore, media literacy, update you on The Pants, and talk about rookies with leverage. Links: Mount Rushmore: Is Thomas Jefferson Being Replaced With Taylor Swift? (Yahoo!) 2024-03-0144 min
On the BleachersBut Honestly Baby Who's Counting? (Ben Lindbergh's Version) We want to pet AND feed the capybaras! A pop music fan and a football fan discuss the relationship between Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce. What happens when a billion-dollar corporate sports league meets a billion dollar person... and all of media explodes? Culture critic Zan Romanoff and journalist and Scamfluencers producer Sarah Enni discuss zoo drama, how Britney inspired Taylor to be a control freak, the MLB uniform fiasco, and we talk to The Ringer and Effectively Wild’s Ben Lindbergh about Taylor Swift’s Imperial Phase. Links: Why Women Outnumber Men In Sou...2024-02-241h 09
On the BleachersTalkin' Over a Football Game (Tom Glasgow's Version)Patrick Mahomes is going to Disneyland... and Taylor and Travis are going to the club. A pop music fan and a football fan discuss the relationship between Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce. What happens when a billion-dollar corporate sports league meets a billion dollar person... and all of media explodes? Culture critic Zan Romanoff and journalist and Scamfluencers producer Sarah Enni break down Cetaphil's clout chasing, visit Zan's Conspiracy Corner, and talk about why they hate idea of "the ick." Then they're joined by veteran sportcaster Tom Glasgow to hear about his career in media and what it's like...2024-02-161h 44
On the BleachersCatching Cringe (Veronica Toney Version) We would also hug Celine Dion backstage. A pop music fan and a football fan discuss the relationship between Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce. What happens when a billion-dollar corporate sports league meets a billion dollar person... and all of media explodes? Culture critic Zan Romanoff and journalist and Scamfluencers producer Sarah Enni discuss the Grammys, the announcement, the blowback, the Pro Bowl, and we interview Emmy-winning media pro and lifelong Kansas City fan Veronica Toney! Links: Japan’s Embassy Issues Statement About Taylor Swift’s Super Bowl Plans (The Hollywood Reporte...2024-02-111h 23
On the BleachersMassive Super Bowl Psy-OpWe recorded this before the Grammys and Taylor's SURPRISE NEW ALBUM ANNOUNCEMENT but don't worry, we know! We will discuss shortly!!! Anyway: Justin Tucker was being a dick... are we? A pop music fan and a football fan discuss the relationship between Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce. What happens when a billion-dollar corporate sports league meets a billion dollar person... and all of media explodes? Culture critic Zan Romanoff and journalist and Scamfluencers producer Sarah Enni talk kicker courtesy, MAGA conspiracies, and why sports fandom is like polyamory before giving their own takes on some of the Super Bowl's...2024-02-061h 06
On the BleachersJason Kelce's Barbaric Yawp Are we soul bonded? A pop music fan and a football fan discuss the relationship between Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce. What happens when a billion-dollar corporate sports league meets a billion dollar person... and all of media explodes? Culture critic Zan Romanoff and journalist and Scamfluencers producer Sarah Enni discuss a heartbreaking Bills loss, a triumphant day for Travis (and Jason), athlete soul bonds, the “NFL is scripted” conspiracy theory, pay the refs, and more. Links: The Kelce brothers in college (The Athletic) Antonio Pierce named head2024-01-2459 min
On the BleachersHow Deep is the Pit Though?A bunch of teams eliminated, a sacrificial pit discovered, a very boring lip-reading scandal discussed. A pop music fan and a football fan discuss the relationship between Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce. What happens when a billion-dollar corporate sports league meets a billion dollar person... and all of media explodes? Culture critic Zan Romanoff and journalist and Scamfluencers producer Sarah Enni talk about the first week of the NFL playoffs, Taylor's ability to turn every game into a Moment, and more. Links: Jomboy’s breakdown of the Angels v Mariners brawl ESPN...2024-01-191h 05
On the BleachersNFL Playoff Preview Get your popcorn ready cuz this postseason is a RICH text. A pop music fan and a football fan discuss the relationship between Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce. What happens when a billion-dollar corporate sports league meets a billion dollar person... and all of media explodes? Culture critic Zan Romanoff and journalist and Scamfluencers producer Sarah Enni discuss what narratives to look out for in the first weekend of the 2023-2024 NFL post-season, Links: Sign up for the NFL post-season fantasy league HERE! More on Miami Dolphins coach Mike McDaniel from The Washington...2024-01-1046 min
On the BleachersNever Write an Email... or an Op-EdYes, we read THAT op-ed, so you don't have to. A pop music fan and a football fan discuss the relationship between Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce. What happens when a billion-dollar corporate sports league meets a billion dollar person... and all of media explodes? Culture critic Zan Romanoff and journalist and Scamfluencers producer Sarah Enni discuss The New York Times' coverage of Taylor's sexuality and Travis' management team, as well as what it takes to get famous. Plus a special appearance by an anonymous Green Bay Packers fan, who gives us a rundown on Brett Farve, aka the...2024-01-081h 02
On the BleachersTHe kansas cIty chiefs aRe going To thE Effing playoffs, soN! May your year be inspired by ill intent and violence, just like the Raiders! A pop music fan and a football fan discuss the relationship between Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce. What happens when a billion-dollar corporate sports league meets a billion dollar person... and all of media explodes? Culture critic Zan Romanoff and journalist and Scamfluencers producer Sarah Enni discuss the last two Kansas City games, the gleeful villains of the NFL, Travis's endangered 1,000-yard season streak, the Sugar Bowl Champion University of Washington Huskies, and New Years celebrations! Links: Patrick Mahomes’ gol...2024-01-0457 min
On the BleachersMasterminds? A journey from light into dark. A pop music fan and a football fan discuss the relationship between Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce. What happens when a billion-dollar corporate sports league meets a billion dollar person... and all of media explodes? Culture critic Zan Romanoff and journalist and Scamfluencers producer Sarah Enni discuss conspiracy theories, feelings, and introduce Dark Travis. Links: Rundown of Shohei’s crazy Friday Conspiracy theory tweet WIRED article on conspiracy theories about Taylor Laura Snapes interview recommended by Niamh 11.3.21 ARog...2023-12-241h 17
On the BleachersI See Your Profile (Time Version) Get comfy and settle IN for this one. A pop music fan and a football fan discuss the relationship between Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce. What happens when a billion-dollar corporate sports league meets a billion dollar person... and all of media explodes? Culture critic Zan Romanoff and journalist and Scamfluencers producer Sarah Enni discuss Taylor winning TIME's Person of the Year with Morgan Matson, dig into Bills Mafia with Jordan Romanoff, and talk about Travis's unbelievable play that wasn't. Links: TIME’s Taylor Swift cover story Swole Woman’s newsletter on Ta...2023-12-141h 44
On the BleachersFresh Off the ByeWE RECORDED THIS BEFORE THE TIME POTY DROPPED! We'll get to it next ep! ... What happens when a billion-dollar corporate sports league meets a billion dollar person... and all of media explodes? Culture critic Zan Romanoff and journalist and Scamfluencers producer Sarah Enni discuss Grace and the Fever being taught at Harvard, Deux Moi vs. Tree, Simone Biles and other WAGs, does Taylor need PR anyway? And more! A Harvard Professor Prepares to Teach a New Subject: Taylor Swift in the New York Times. The syllabus features Grace and the Fever by Zan Romanoff ! The J...2023-12-0856 min
On the BleachersGave a Squirle Thanksgiving Dinner...But don't give it Chipolte. A pop music fan and a football fan discuss the relationship between Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce. What happens when a billion-dollar corporate sports league meets a billion dollar person... and all of media explodes? Culture critic Zan Romanoff and journalist and Scamfluencers producer Sarah Enni discuss the tragedy at Taylor's Rio show, Travis's many highs and lows this week, and the Tush Push. Charissa Thompson causes waves after appearing on the Pardon My Take podcast Charissa's instagram clarification / apology The Travis Kelce Wall Street Journal photospread... I m...2023-11-2357 min
On the BleachersThe KissWe're all rushing the field. A pop music fan and a football fan discuss the relationship between Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce. What happens when a billion-dollar corporate sports league meets a billion dollar person... and all of media explodes? Culture critic Zan Romanoff and journalist and Scamfluencers producer Sarah Enni discuss karma being the guy on the Chiefs, THAT KISS, the new full-time Taylor reporter, and the Kelce Bowl! Zan's episode of Fansplaining Zan on Weekend Edition talking about the Kardashians The New York Times investigative piece about Kanye West's history with Ad...2023-11-1555 min
On the BleachersU R In Love?We also weren't in Germany this week. A pop music fan and a football fan discuss the relationship between Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce. What happens when a billion-dollar corporate sports league meets a billion dollar person... and all of media explodes? Culture critic Zan Romanoff and journalist and Scamfluencers producer Sarah Enni discuss NFL dance partners, PR mishaps, sexy nerdy coaches, and WAG content. Westside Storey and the Red Zone t-shirt! "31 Days of Taylor Swift - Travis Kelce in Kansas City" by Reeves Weideman The TikTok of Alix Earle throwing a football t...2023-11-0954 min
On the BleachersThat's a Clown Question, BroAll Taylor does is win, win, win no matter what... Unfortunately, Travis can't say the same. Culture critic Zan Romanoff and journalist and Scamfluencers producer Sarah Enni discuss the relationship between Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce, and what happens when a billion-dollar corporate sports league meets a billion dollar person... and all of media explodes. This week: Sarah learns about Taylor's vault, the physical toll of celebrity, even superstars get the flu, and a big announcement???? Mentioned: Fansplaining Taylor's Rolling Stone interview Taylor's 1989 (Taylor's Version) prologue2023-10-3149 min
On the BleachersWhat Up, TreeWAG dunks! A pop music fan and a football fan discuss the relationship between Taylor and Travis Kelce, and what happens when a billion-dollar corporate sports league meets a billion dollar person... and all of media explodes. Culture critic Zan Romanoff and journalist and Scamfluencers producer Sarah Enni discuss National Tight End Day, NFL fans or crisis actors?, and what it means to be a fan and also a grown-up.2023-10-2744 min
On the BleachersThey're Both TallAnd we're all creeps. A pop music fan and a football fan discuss the relationship between Taylor and Travis Kelce, and what happens when a billion-dollar corporate sports league meets a billion dollar person... and all of media explodes. Culture critic Zan Romanoff and journalist and Scamfluencers producer Sarah Enni discuss SNL, hand holding, and what Sauce and Slay have to say.2023-10-2044 min
On the BleachersCaught UpThat's an Usher nod. A Taylor Swift fan and an NFL fan discuss the relationship between Taylor and Travis Kelce, and what happens when a billion-dollar corporate sports league meets a billion dollar person... and all of media explodes. Culture critic Zan Romanoff and journalist and Scamfluencers producer Sarah Enni discuss Traylor vs Swelce, what fans are and are really not owed, when innocent people get caught up in the media fray, and whether Trav is ever gonna wear the blue crew.2023-10-1344 min
On the BleachersThe Big D...Distraction! A Taylor Swift fan and an NFL fan discuss the relationship between Taylor and Travis Kelce, and what happens when a billion-dollar corporate sports league meets a billion dollar person... and all of media explodes. Culture critic Zan Romanoff and journalist and Scamfluencers producer Sarah Enni discuss Taylor's no-show in Minnesota, sports fans pretending they only care about stats, and injuries on a short week.2023-10-0937 min
On the BleachersThe Debut of TraylorA Taylor Swift fan and an NFL fan discuss the relationship between Taylor and Travis Kelce, and what happens when a billion-dollar corporate sports league meets a billion dollar person... and all of media explodes. Culture critic Zan Romanoff and journalist and Scamfluencers producer Sarah Enni discuss Traylor's origin story, give background on Travis, discuss the super-sweaty NFL response and Swiftie conspiracy theories. 2023-10-0552 min
First Draft with Sarah EnniHiatus Announcement With Traci Thomas of The Stacks First Draft Episode #359: Traci Thomas Traci Thomas is the creator and host of The Stacks Podcast, a show about books featuring interviews with authors and book lovers. New episodes out every Wednesday! In this episode, we discuss my choice to put First Draft on indefinite hiatus, effective immediately. Links to Topics Mentioned In This Episode: Hear Sarah Enni’s episodes of The Stacks, here and here Thanks for Listening! 🏆 Support the Show Join the First Draft Patreon, or make a monthly or one-time donation via PayPa...2022-06-0240 min
First Draft with Sarah EnniSimple Pleasures and Sinister Undertones With Nina LaCour First Draft Episode #358: Nina LaCour Nina LaCour is the bestselling and Michael L. Printz Award-winning author of five critically acclaimed young adult novels, including: We Are Okay, and Hold Still. She joins to talk about her first picture book, Mama and Mommy and Me in the Middle, and her debut adult novel, Yerba Buena. THIS EPISODE IS BROUGHT TO YOU BY Out of the Blue, the queer YA rom-com by Jason June, author of the breakout Jay’s Gay Agenda, available now! Links to Topics Mentioned In This Episode: He...2022-05-2651 min
First Draft with Sarah EnniDreams and Ghosts With Samira Ahmed First Draft Episod #357: Samira Ahmed Samira Ahmed is the bestselling author of Love, Hate & Other Filters, Internment, Mad, Bad & Dangerous to Know, and Amira & Hamza: The War to Save the Worlds, as well as a Ms. Marvel comic book mini-series. She joins us to talk about her latest YA contemp, Hollow Fires. Thanks for Listening! 🏆 Support the Show Join the First Draft Patreon, or make a monthly or one-time donation via PayPal or Venmo 🤳 Subscribe To First Draft with Sarah Enni in Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your p...2022-05-191h 05
First Draft with Sarah EnniWriters and Friends With Kristin Dwyer First Draft Episode #356: Kristin Dwyer Kristin Dwyer is the debut author of YA romance, Some Mistakes Were Made. THIS EPISODE BROUGHT TO YOU BY… Fundamentals of Design, a crash course in design tailored specifically for authors. Head to embowman.com/workshops to enroll, and use promo code FIRSTDRAFT20 to save $20 off the $79 price through the end of May 2022. Thanks for Listening! 🏆 Support the Show Join the First Draft Patreon, or make a monthly or one-time donation via PayPal or Venmo 🤳 Subscribe To First Draft with Sarah En...2022-05-121h 04
First Draft with Sarah EnniEmbrace the Funny With Shannon Hale First Draft Episode #355: Shannon Hale Shannon Hale is the New York Times best-selling author of over thirty children's and young adult books, including graphic novel memoirs Real Friends, Best Friends, and Friends Forever, and multiple award winners The Goose Girl, Book of a Thousand Days, and Newbery Honor recipient Princess Academy. THIS EPISODE BROUGHT TO YOU BY… Fundamentals of Design, a crash course in design tailored specifically for authors. Head to embowman.com/workshops to enroll, and use promo code FIRSTDRAFT20 to save $20 off the $79 price through the end of May 2022. ...2022-05-051h 04
First Draft with Sarah EnniMoms Don't Have Time to Chat With Zibby Owens First Draft Episode #354: Zibby Owens Zibby Owens is the founder of the podcast Moms Don’t Have Time to Read Books, and new publishing company Zibby Books, as well as author of picture book Princess Charming and forthcoming memoir, Bookends: A Memoir of Love, Loss, and Literature. Thanks for Listening! 🏆 Support the Show Join the First Draft Patreon, or make a monthly or one-time donation via PayPal or Venmo 🤳 Subscribe To First Draft with Sarah Enni in Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts. 📫 Sign up for the...2022-04-2851 min
First Draft with Sarah EnniSingin’ in the Cemetery With Kendare Blake First Draft Episode #324: Kendare Blake Kendare Blake, New York Times bestselling author of the Three Dark Crowns series, Anna Dressed in Blood, and more, talks about her new historical thriller, All These Bodies, and her upcoming YA novel set in the universe of Buffy the Vampire Slayer, In Every Generation. This episode is brought to you by The Devil Makes Three by Tori Bovalino, out from Page Street Press now! And by Revision Season, a seven-week virtual master class in novel revision led by award-winning author Elana K. Arnold. The Fall 2021 Session of Revision Season...2021-09-231h 21
First Draft with Sarah EnniThe First Draft Patreon With Sarah Enni First Draft Mini-Episode: First Draft Patreon With Sarah Enni Creator and host of First Draft, Sarah Enni, announces the launch of the First Draft Patreon, a way listeners can help support the show by pledging $5 or $10 a month. In exchange for that monthly donation, supporters will gain access to an exclusive community forum, get monthly video chats with Sarah, get 15% off First Draft merchandise, and get a shoutout at the top of a First Draft episode and on the First Draft supporter page. If you sign up to support First Draft before Oct. 1, 2021, you will receive a...2021-09-2009 min
First Draft with Sarah EnniStephanie Perkins is Not a Thomas Kinkade Painting First Draft Episode #321: Stephanie Perkins Stephanie Perkins, New York Times bestselling author of Anna and the French Kiss and the horror novel There’s Someone Inside Your House (watch the Netflix film adaptation Oct. 6!) talks about her newest scary book, The Woods Are Always Watching. This episode is brought to you by Laura Sibson’s Edie in Between, a modern-day Practical Magic about love, loss, and embracing the mystical, available now! Links to Topics Mentioned In This Episode: Hear the live episode where Stephanie and Sarah Enni talk about Sarah’s debut, Tell Me Eve...2021-09-021h 30
First Draft with Sarah EnniNever Too Late For a List With S. K. Ali First Draft Episode #319: S. K. Ali S. K. Ali is the New York Times bestselling author of Morris Award Finalist Saints and Misfits and its sequel Misfit in Love, Love From A to Z and its forthcoming sequel, Love From Mecca to Medina, and picture book The Proudest Blue. She also co-edited, with Aisha Saeed, the middle grade anthology Once Upon an Eid. 🎙️ Enjoy this episode? Check out… Aisha Saeed, New York Times bestselling author of Written in the Stars and Amal Unbound, co-author with Becky Ablertalli of Yes No Maybe So (hear their First Draft i...2021-08-1953 min
First Draft with Sarah EnniSubtext and Ghosts With Loan Le First Draft Episode #290: Loan Le Loan Le, editor at Simon & Schuster’s Atria Books and debut author of A Phở Love Story. Links to Topics Mentioned In This Episode: Bringing the Devil to His Knees: The Craft of Fiction and the Writing Life, edited by Charles Baxter and Peter Turchi Bringing Down the House: Essays on Fiction by Charles Baxter The Art of Subtext: Beyond Plot by Charles Baxter Jen Ung, Senior Editor at Simon PUlse and editor of A Phở Love Story 🎙️ Enjoy this episode? Check out…...2021-02-1849 min
First Draft with Sarah EnniOpening the Mailbag With Sabaa TahirFirst Draft Episode #280: Sabaa Tahir Sabaa Tahir is the author of the #1 New York Times bestselling An Ember in the Ashes series, which comes to a much-anticipated conclusion with the release of A Sky Beyond the Storm on December 1st. Sips By is the only mutl-brand, personalized monthly tea subscription box, which makes discovering tea fun and affordable! Use the code “firstdraft” for 50% off your first Sips By box at www.sipsby.com. On the Remember Reading podcast, discover the tales behind these beloved children’s book classics. Hear from award-winning authors like Meg Cab...2020-11-2648 min
First Draft with Sarah EnniWriting The Summer We Didn't Get With Leah JohnsonFirst Draft Episode #277: Leah Johnson Leah Johnson talks about her bestselling debut novel, You Should See Me In a Crown, and the forthcoming Rise to the Sun. This episode is brought to you by Everything I Thought I Knew, by Shannon Takoaka, out from Candlewick Press now. Links and Topics Mentioned In This Episode Leah’s essay, “How Young Adult Literature Taught Me to Love Like a White Girl,” appeared in Electric Lit. The Great Gilly Hopkins by Katherine Paterson Sarah Neal-Estes, director of PRX’s American Student Radio 2020-10-291h 05
First Draft with Sarah EnniPainting Impossibilities With Oliver Jeffers First Draft Episode #276: Oliver Jeffers Oliver Jeffers is a visual artist, illustrator of The Day the Crayons Quit, and author and illustrator of How to Catch a Star, The Fate of Fausto, and Here We Are talks about his newest picture book, What We’ll Build. This episode is brought to you by Everything I Thought I Knew, by Shannon Takoaka, out from Candlewick Press October 13, 2020. Links and Topics Mentioned In This Episode Sam Winston, who co-authored A Child of Books with Oliver, is a fine artist interested in language Artist Mi...2020-10-2256 min
First Draft with Sarah EnniInternational Settings (A Mighty Blaze Panel) First Draft Episode: International Settings (Panel) A conversation between Randy Ribay, author of the National Book Award Finalist Patron Saints of Nothing; Kelly Yang, author of Parachutes; Laura Taylor Namey, author of A Cuban Girl’s Guide to Tea and Tomorrow; Mayra Cuevas, author of Salty, Bitter, Sweet. This conversation was held as part of A Mighty Blaze’s YA Weekend, and many thanks to Joseph Moldover (author of Every Last Breath) and Jennifer de Leon (author of Don’t Ask Me Where I’m From) for all the help putting that entire celebration together. You can...2020-10-0946 min
First Draft with Sarah EnniTherapy on the Page With Justin Reynolds First Draft Episode #274: Justin Reynolds Justin Reynolds, author of The Opposite of Always, talks about his new young adult contemporary novel, Early Departures. This episode is brought to you by Everything I Thought I Knew, by Shannon Takoaka, out from Candlewick Press October 13, 2020. Links and Topics Mentioned In This Episode Hear Justin’s mailbag episode of First Draft here Hear Justin on the live episode recorded at YAhooFest 2019, along with Rick Yancey, New York Times bestselling author of the Fifth Wave series, the Monstrumologist series, and more; Cindy Pon, Want and it...2020-10-0657 min
First Draft with Sarah EnniOwning the Audience of One WIth Arvin Ahmadi First Draft Episode #273: Arvin Ahmadi Arvin Ahmadi, author of Down and Across, Girl Gone Viral, and his latest, How it All Blew Up. This episode is brought to you by Everything I Thought I Knew, by Shannon Takoaka, out from Candlewick Press October 13, 2020. Links and Topics Mentioned In This Episode The Magic Treehouse nonfiction book series Cheryl Klein, editor at Lee & Low Angela Lee Duckworth’s TED Talk, Grit: The Power of Passion Call Me By Your Name (movie) Master of None (TV show) 2020-09-2957 min
First Draft with Sarah EnniGrief and Trauma in YA (A Mighty Blaze Panel) First Draft Episode: Grief and Trauma in YA (A Mighty Blaze Panel) A conversation between Joseph Moldover, author of Every Last Breath; Alex Richards, author of Accidental; Liz Lawson, author of The Lucky Ones; Rocky Callen, author of A Breath Too Late; and Nina de Pass, author of The Year After You. This conversation was held as part of A Mighty Blaze’s YA Weekend, and many thanks to Joseph Moldover (author of Every Last Breath) and Jennifer de Leon (author of Don’t Ask Me Where I’m From) for all the help putting that entire celebr...2020-09-2544 min
First Draft with Sarah EnniThe Theme Song of Your Interests With Anne Helen Petersen First Draft Episode #272: Anne Helen Peterson Anne Helen Petersen, freelance journalist and cultural critic with her biweekly newsletter, and author of nonfiction books Scandals of Classic Hollywood: Sex, Deviance, and Drama from the Golden Age of American Cinema and Too Fat, Too Slutty, Too Loud: The Rise and Reign of the Unruly Woman, talks about her newest book, Can't Even: How Millennials Became the Burnout Generation. Links and Topics Mentioned In This Episode Anne’s Facebook group, Celebrity Gossip, Academic Style Anne’s series on The Hairpin, Classic Scandals of Hollywood...2020-09-221h 10
First Draft with Sarah EnniOpening the Mailbag With Lilliam Rivera First Draft Episode #281: Opening the Mailbag with Lilliam Rivera This week is a new mailbag episode, where I--along with a very special guest--will answer listener questions! Joining me today is Lilliam Rivera, author of The Education of Margot Sanchez, Dealing in Dreams, Goldie Vance: The Hotel Whodunit, and her newest YA novel, Never Look Back, a retelling of the Greek myth Orpheus and Eurydice set in the Bronx (out now)! Links and Topics Mentioned In This Episode Meg Medina is the New York Times bestselling and Newberry Medalist author of Merci Suárez Changes Gears, Y...2020-09-1734 min
First Draft with Sarah EnniWriting Infinity Jokes With Jill TwissFirst Draft Episode #267: Jill Twiss Jill Twiss, #1 New York Times bestselling author of A Day in the Life of Marlon Bundo and Emmy winning comedy writer on Last Week Tonight, talks about her latest picture book, Everyone Gets a Say, with illustrator EG Keller. Today’s episode is brought to you by Caveda, which leads group focus sessions for a worldwide community everyday on Zoom. First Draft listeners can try a free, three hour cave with promo code "FIRSTDRAFT" at caveday.org/firstdraft This episode is sponsored by Revision Season, a seven-week, virtual master class in...2020-08-251h 13
First Draft with Sarah EnniChristina Hammonds-Reed and Jason Reynolds First Draft Episode #265: Christina Hammonds-Reed and Jason Reynolds Christina Hammonds-Reed, debut author of The Black Kids, is in conversation with 2020–2021 National Ambassador for Young People’s Literature, Jason Reynolds, whose many books include All American Boys (cowritten with Brendan Kiely [listen to his First Draft interview here]), As Brave as You, For Every One, the Track series, Look Both Ways, Stamped: Racism, Anti-Racism, and You and Long Way Down, which received a Newbery Honor, a Printz Honor, and a Coretta Scott King Honor. Links and Topics Mentioned In This Episode You can hear my previous conversa...2020-08-061h 10
First Draft with Sarah EnniDefining the Line With Morgan Jerkins First Draft Episode #264: Morgan Jenkins Morgan Jerkins, author of essay collection This Will Be My Undoing: Living at the Intersection of Black, Female, and Feminist in (White) America, talks about her new book, social history and memoir Wandering in Strange Lands: A Daughter of the Great Migration Reclaims Her Roots. Links and Topics Mentioned In This Episode Lolita by Vladimir Nobokov Madame Bovary by Gustav Flaubert East of Eden by John Steinbeck City of God (movie) Morgan worked as an editorial assistant at independent publisher, online magazine...2020-08-041h 15
First Draft with Sarah EnniOpening the Mailbag With Brandy Colbert First Draft Episode #263: Opening the Mailbag with Brandy Colbert This week is a new mailbag episode, where I--along with a very special guest--will answer listener questions! Joining me today is Brandy Colbert, author of Pointe, Little & Lion, The Only Black Girls in Town, and more! Her latest book, The Voting Booth, is out now. Links and Topics Mentioned In This Episode Brandy just announced her latest project, a nonfiction young adult book about the Tulsa race massacre of 1921, with Balzer + Bray Hear Brandy’s first two appearances on the podcast here and here!...2020-07-3146 min
First Draft with Sarah EnniIt's a Woo-Woo Thing With Kim Johnson First Draft Episode #262: Kim Johnson Kim Johnson, college administrator and mentor of student activists, on her debut author of This is My America, out now! This episode is sponsored by Revision Season, a seven-week, virtual master class in revising your novel, led by Elana K. Arnold, author of Printz honor winner Damsel and National Book Award finalist What Girls Are Made Of, and more. Links and Topics Mentioned In This Episode Encyclopedia Brown by Donald J. Sobol Nancy Drew by Carolyn Keene Zora Neale Hurston, author of Their Eyes...2020-07-281h 03
First Draft with Sarah EnniFalling Onto the Earth With Alaya Dawn Johnson First Draft Episode #261: Alaya Dawn Johnson Alaya Dawn Johnson, Nebula-winning author of YA novels The Summer Prince, Love is the Drug, and more. Her new adult speculative fiction novel, Trouble the Saints, is out now! Be sure to check out A Mighty Blaze’s YA Weekend July 25-26, 2020! All events streamed live at Facebook.com/AMightyBlaze! Links and Topics Mentioned In This Episode The Secret Garden by Frances Hodgson Burnett The Illustrated Man by Ray Bradbury Charles Sheffield, science fiction writer Self-Editing for Fiction Writers by Renni Br...2020-07-231h 19
First Draft with Sarah EnniDigital Native Lit With Hank Green First Draft Episode #260: Hank Green Hank Green talks about A Beautifully Foolish Endeavor, the sequel to his #1 New York Times bestselling debut, An Absolutely Remarkable Thing. Hank is, along with his brother John Green, the CEO of Complexly, co-host of the Vlogbrothers YouTube channel and the Dear Hank and John podcast, and is also co-founder of VidCon, DFTBA Records, and Crash Course. Be sure to check out A Mighty Blaze’s YA Weekend July 25-26, 2020! All events streamed live at Facebook.com/AMightyBlaze! Links and Topics Mentioned In This Episode Lord of the Fl...2020-07-211h 02
First Draft with Sarah EnniFriendship Canon With Ann Friedman and Aminatou Sow First Draft Episode #259: Ann Friedman and Aminatou Sow Ann Friedman and Aminatou Sow are media mavens, co-hosts of the phenomenal CALL YOUR GIRLFRIEND podcast, and debut co-authors of friendship memoir BIG FRIENDSHIP. Today’s episode is brought to you by KEEP MY HEART IN SAN FRANCISCO, by Amelia Diane Coombs, out today from Simon & Schuster. Links and Topics Mentioned In This Episode Voice of America and RFI (Radio France Internationale) Ann and Aminatou were set up by their mutual friend, Dayo Olopade. They talked to Dayo about their friendship origin story on...2020-07-141h 02
First Draft with Sarah EnniWhat's On Robyn Schneider's Mind Oven First Draft Episode #255: Robyn Schneider Robyn Schneider is the New York Times bestselling author of The Beginning of Everything, Extraordinary Means, Invisible Ghosts, and more. Her newest book, You Don’t Live Here, is out now! This episode is brought to you by Highland 2, the writing software made by writers, for writers. Links and Topics Mentioned In This Episode Amelia Atwater-Rhodes, author of Hawksong and In the Forests of Night, was first published at age 13 Jennifer Ung, now a Senior Editor at Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers, was one of th...2020-06-161h 12
First Draft with Sarah EnniTrusting Your Gut With Liara Tamani This episode with Liara Tamani first aired on October 31, 2017. In this episode, she was the debut author of Calling My Name. Her newest book, All the Things We Never Knew, is out now! Liara Tamani Show Notes The Bluest Eye by Toni Morrison Girlfriends (TV show) Courtney Summers (listen to her First Draft episode here or read the transcript) The House on Mango Street by Sandra Cisneros Maud Martha by Gwendolyn Brooks SOLD by Patricia McCormick The Sun is Also a Star by...2020-06-0953 min
First Draft with Sarah Enni99 Pages But There Can Only Be One Lev A.C. Rosen First Draft Episode #254: L.C. Rosen Lev A.C. Rosen, author of Depth and Jack of Hearts (And Other Parts), talks about his latest young adult novel, Camp. This episode is brought to you by Highland 2, the writing software made by writers, for writers. Links and Topics Mentioned In This Episode Gossip Girl by Cecily von Ziegesar Phylicia Rashad, actress Dan Chaon, author of Among the Missing: Stories, and You Remind Me of Me David Walker playwright instructor Oberlin Lev teaches at Gotham Writers workshop...2020-05-2450 min
First Draft with Sarah EnniPseudonymous Bosch and Shane Pangburn Pseudonymous Bosch, the pen name for Raphael Simon, is the New York Times bestselling author of The Name of This Book is Secret and the Secret series, Bad Magic and the Bad series. Shane Pangburn is a writer and illustrator and producer of YALLWEST (hear his First Draft interview here). Simon wrote, and Pangburn illustrated, The Unbelievable Oliver and its sequel, The Unbelievable Oliver and the Sawed In Half Dads. Pseudonymous Bosch, Shane Pangburn, and Melissa de la Cruz are joining forces for a new middle grade series, The Reject Room, out in 2021. Links and Topics Mentioned...2020-05-1951 min
First Draft with Sarah EnniReignite Your Pilot Light With Candace Bushnell First Draft Episode #252: Candace Bushnell Candace Bushnell, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Sex and the City, Lipstick Jungle, and The Carrie Diaries talks about her newest book, Rules For Being a Girl, which she co-wrote with New York Times bestselling author Katie Cotugno. This episode was sponsored by HIGHLAND 2, made by writers, for writers. Links and Topics Mentioned In This Episode Four Blondes by Candace James Truman at Details Magazine (a profile of Truman from The New York Times in 1999) Joan Didion, essayist and author of Slouching Toward...2020-05-1257 min
First Draft with Sarah EnniTrack Changes: Publishing in the Time of COVIDTrack Changes: Publishing in the Time of COVID Publishing experts discuss how the global pandemic, and widespread shelter-in-place laws have changed their jobs, how publishers have responded to the uncertain retail market, what books are more or less likely to sell in this climate, and what all writers should be focused on during this time. The following agents were interviewed for this episode: Faye Bender, partner and founder of The Book Group, who represents authors such as Courtney Summers (listen to her First Draft podcast here and here), Maurene Goo (listen to her First Draft...2020-05-0721 min
First Draft with Sarah EnniA Perversity of Spirit With Rufi Thorpe First Draft Episode #250: Rufi Thorpe Rufi Thorpe, author of The Girls from Corona del Mar and Dear Fang: With Love, talks about her new novel, The Knockout Queen. This episode was sponsored by HIGHLAND 2, a better way to write, and by We Didn’t Ask For This, the newest novel by Adi Alsaid, out from Inkyard Press April 7 (listen to his First Draft interview here). Links and Topics Mentioned In This Episode “Perversity of Spirit,” Rufi’s essay about what it takes to be a writer in Poets&Writers California State Summer S...2020-04-281h 22
First Draft with Sarah EnniOpening the Mailbag with Justin A. Reynolds First Draft Episode #249: Opening the Mailbag with Justin A. Reynolds This week is a new mailbag episode, where I--along with a very special guest--will answer listener questions! Joining me today is Justin A. Reynolds, author of Opposite of Always, whose new YA, Early Departures, will be out September 22! I want to hear from you! Have a question about writing or creativity for Sarah Enni or her guests to answer? To leave a voicemail, call (818) 533-1998. Subscribe To First Draft with Sarah Enni Every Tuesday, I speak to storytellers like...2020-04-241h 03
First Draft with Sarah EnniFun and Cool and Weird With Claire Comstock-Gay First Draft Episode #248: Claire Comstock-Gay Claire Comstock-Gay is the author of weekly horoscopes for New York magazine’s The Cut, and her debut book about astrology, Madame Clairevoyant’s Guide to the Stars, is out now. This episode was sponsored by HIGHLAND 2, a better way to write, and by We Didn’t Ask For This, the newest novel by Adi Alsaid, out from Inkyard Press April 7 (listen to his First Draft interview here). Links and Topics Mentioned In This Episode The Boxcar Children by Gertrude Chandler Warner Lord of the Rings by J.R...2020-04-1757 min
First Draft with Sarah EnniTrack Changes TrailerOver nine episodes, this podcast mini-series answers the surprisingly complex question: How does a book get published? Track Changes will guide the listener through the idiosyncrasies and traditions of the publishing process, providing context and human voices for every step. Sarah Enni talks to professionals at all stages of the publishing process—from agents and editors to publicity and marketing professionals and more—to give aspiring authors, professional writers, and industry vets alike the information they need to be more knowledgeable professionals with a renewed respect and appreciation for the industry—and, hopefully, some ideas about how to mak...2020-04-0202 min
First Draft with Sarah EnniChoose Your Own Adventure With Jolenta Greenberg and Kristen MeinzerFirst Draft Episode #241: Kristen Meinzer and Jolenta Greenberg Kristen Meinzer and Jolenta Greenberg, co-hosts of the By the Book podcast and co-authors of How to Be Fine: What We Learned from Living by the Rules of 50 Self-Help Books. They also co-host the We Love You and So Can You podcast. Links and Topics Mentioned In This Episode Gretchen Rubin, author of The Happiness Project and Better Than Before and The Four Tendencies. Kristen previously produced Gretchen’s Happier with Gretchen Rubin podcast! The Movie Date podcast that Kristen co-hosted Marie Kondo, author of The Life-Changing Magic of...2020-03-1851 min
First Draft with Sarah EnniYou Are Part of a Larger Conversation with Somaiya DaudFirst Draft Episode #236: Somaiya Daud Somaiya Daud, debut author of YA sci-fi book Mirage, was the very first author I ever interviewed for First Draft Podcast. Her upcoming book, the final book in the Mirage duology, Court of Lions will be out in fall 2020! Links and Topics Mentioned In This Episode Self Control, a Mac app, can’t be turned off by restarting your computer, and that is helpful for Somaiya when she’s trying to focus ADHD related time blindness and how seeing and feeling of time can help combat it T...2020-02-2832 min
First Draft with Sarah EnniLove and Life in the Time of Bouncy Houses with Becky Albertalli and Aisha SaeedFirst Draft Episode #234: Becky Albertalli and Aisha Saeed Becky Albertalli, New York Times bestselling author of Simon vs. the Homo Sapiens Agenda, Leah on the Offbeat, and co-author of What if it’s Us, and Aisha Saeed, New York Times bestselling author of Written in the Stars and Amal Unbound, teamed up to write Yes No Maybe So. This episode of First Draft is brought to you by Steven Sater’s Alice By Heart, a debut young adult novel in which the Tony Award-winning co-creator of Spring Awakening tells the story of a young girl who takes refu...2020-02-181h 11
First Draft with Sarah EnniOpening the Mailbag with Marie Lu First Draft Episode #231: Marie Lu and Sarah Enni open the mailbag! Marie Lu is is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of the Legend trilogy, The Young Elites trilogy, the Warcross duology, and more. Her newest book, a historical YA fantasy, The Kingdom of Back, comes out March 3, and Skyhunter will be out in fall 2020! The presenting sponsor for this episode is The Slow Novel Lab, a six-week online writing and creativity course developed and taught by bestselling and award-winning novelist Nina LaCour (listen to her First Draft episodes here and here). The next six-week session of...2020-01-3053 min
First Draft with Sarah EnniChani Nicholas Performs the PlanetsFirst Draft Episode #229: Chani Nicholas Chani Nicholas is a Webby award-winning astrologer, and the New York Times bestselling author of You Were Born For This: Astrology for Radical Self-Acceptance. Links and Topics Mentioned In This Episode As a kid, Chani loved: Judy Blume, author of Are You There, God? It’s Me, Margaret and Forever; Toni Morrison, author of The Bluest Eye and Beloved; Maya Angelou, author of I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings; and Alice Walker, author of The Color Purple Demetra George, author of Astrology for Yourself: How to Understand and Interpret Yo...2020-01-211h 04
First Draft with Sarah EnniOpening the Mailbag with Tahereh MafiFirst Draft Episode #221: Tahereh Mafi and Sarah Enni open the mailbag! Tahereh Mafi is the New York Times bestselling and National Book Award nominated author of the Shatter Me series, as well as A Very Large Expanse of Sea. The final book in her Shatter Me series, IMAGINE ME, hits shelves March 31, 2020. Watch this episode as a video on the First Draft podcast IGTV channel on Instagram! Links and Topics Mentioned In This Episode I mention the previous mailbag episode (check out the podcast version here), which featured Zan Romanoff, author of A...2019-12-3159 min
First Draft with Sarah EnniOpening the Mailbag with Zan RomanoffFirst Draft Episode #221: Zan Romanoff and Sarah Enni open the mailbag! Got five minutes? Help First Draft by taking this 2019 Listener Survey! Zan Romanoff, author of A Song to Take the World Apart, Grace and the Fever, and the forthcoming Look (out March 31, 2020) joins Sarah Enni to answer listener questions. Have a question about writing or creativity for Sarah Enni or her guests to answer? To leave a voicemail, call (818) 533-1998. Links and Topics Mentioned In This Episode Make sure to listen to Zan’s first appearance on First Draft, here! My...2019-11-2642 min
First Draft with Sarah EnniSteaks or GTFO with Rick Yancy, Cindy Pon, Justin Reynolds, and Sarah EnniFirst Draft Episode #220: Rick Yancy, Cindy Pon, Justin Reynolds, and Sarah Enni LIVE at YA-Hoo Fest Got five minutes? Help First Draft by taking this 2019 Listener Survey! YA-Hoo Fest kicked off with this LIVE recording of the First Draft with Sarah Enni on Sept. 21, 2019. Hear writers talk about plotting the end of humanity, domed Chinese playgrounds, reef-keeping, the universal experience of grief. Featuring: Rick Yancey, New York Times bestselling author of the Fifth Wave series, the Monstrumologist series, and more; Cindy Pon, Want and its sequel Ruse, the Silver Phoenix series and more; Justin A. Reynolds, debut...2019-11-1958 min
First Draft with Sarah EnniSexy First Responders with Sara Farizan, Katie Cotugno, and Sarah Enni First Draft Episode #207: Sara Farizan, Katie Cotugno, and Sarah Enni at Trident Booksellers and Cafe in Boston I was thrilled to do an event with Sara Farizan--author of Here to Stay, Tell Me Again How a Crush Should Feel, and If You Could Be Mine--and Katie Cotugno--New York Times bestselling author of How to Love, 99 Days, Top Ten, and Fireworks. We met at Trident Booksellers and Cafe, Sara and Katie’s local bookstore in Boston, to discuss sexy first responders for all your needs, writing humor in contemporary stories, and letting characters make mistakes. Links and Topics Mentioned In...2019-08-271h 03
First Draft with Sarah EnniStephanie Perkins and Sarah EnniFirst Draft Episode #206: Stephanie Perkins and Sarah Enni I was thrilled to do an event with Stephanie Perkins, New York Times bestselling author of Anna and the French Kiss, editor of My True Love Gave to Me, and many more. We met at Malaprop’s, Stephanie’s local bookstore in Asheville, North Carolina, to discuss villains in contemporary stories, our favorite podcasts, and the upcoming Netflix movie based on Stephanie’s most recent novel, There’s Someone Inside Your House! Links and Topics Mentioned In This Episode In Tell Me Everything By Sarah Enni, the main character Ivy uses...2019-08-201h 01
First Draft with Sarah EnniKendare Blake, Somaiya Daud, and Sarah Enni First Draft Episode #205: Kendare Blake, Somaiya Daud, and Sarah Enni at the University Bookstore in Seattle Pantsing and world building with Kendare Blake, author of the Three Dark Queens trilogy and Anna Dressed in Blood; Somaiya Daud, author of Mirage; and Sarah Enni, author of Tell Me Everything and host of this podcast! This episode is audio from the March 2019 event at The University Bookstore in Seattle, Washington. Links and Topics Mentioned In This Episode Kendare wore a Jeff Goldblum T-shirt in honor of Tell Me Everything! Sarah wanted Sudden Cove, the town in Tell...2019-08-1343 min
First Draft with Sarah EnniSpecial 200th Episode First Draft Episode #200: Special Anniversary Episode For the 200th episode of the First Draft with Sarah Enni podcast, previous guests sent in answers to questions like, where do you turn for inspiration? What are you hopes and dreams at this moment in your career? What do you do besides writing that makes you a more skillful storyteller? And, of course, any advice! Listen in to hear tips, tricks, and reassurances and encouragement from dozens of bestselling and award-winning writers! People Featured, and Links and Topics Mentioned, In This Episode Podcasts I listened to obsessively, which inspired me...2019-07-161h 07
First Draft with Sarah EnniKirsten "Kiwi" Smith, Amy Andelson, and Emily MeyerFirst Draft Episode #196: Kirsten “Kiwi” Smith, Amy Andelson, and Emily Meyer Kirsten “Kiwi” Smith, Amy Andelson, and Emily Meyer are the team behind Trinkets, the Netflix TV series based on Kiwi’s young adult novel of the same name. Kiwi Smith is one half of the screenwriting team behind films like 10 Things I Hate About You, Legally Blonde, Ella Enchanted, and more, and the author of young adult novels The Geography of Girlhood, and Trinkets. Amy Andelson and Emily Meyer are the writing team behind films like Step Up 3D, Naomi and Ely’s No Kiss List, and the young adult...2019-06-181h 10
First Draft with Sarah EnniLindsay SmithFirst Draft Episode #192: Lindsay Smith Lindsay Smith, author of the forthcoming Alchemy of War, as well as Sekret, Skandal, Dreamstrider, A Darkly Beating Heart, The Witch Who Came in From the Cold, and the Saints of Russalka series, talks about growing as a writer through D&D, refiguring her writing process after being diagnosed with ADHD, and learning to value more than just productivity. Links and Topics Mentioned In This Episode Hear Lindsay Smith’s first episode of First Draft with Sarah Enni here Lindsay has an AlphaSmart keyboard that she takes on the D.C...2019-05-211h 00
First Draft with Sarah EnniBridget TylerFirst Draft Episode #184: Bridget Tyler Bridget Tyler (find her on Twitter and Instagram, too!), debut author of The Pioneer, comes to First Draft with Sarah Enni to talk about adventure and sci-fi, getting outside of her own bubble for storytelling perspective, avoiding the Leia-Han love story trope... and in a First Draft exclusive, Bridget reveals the name of the sequel to The Pioneer! Links and Topics Mentioned In This Episode Return of the Jedi, episode VI of the Star Wars saga The Nancy Drew series by Carolyn Keene (who was actually numerous ghostwriters) ...2019-03-2655 min
First Draft with Sarah EnniSarah Enni Q&ASarah Enni, debut author of TELL ME EVERYTHING and usually the host of the First Draft podcast, answers questions from past First Draft interviewees about craft and ego, staying on schedule, Bob Costas’ pink-eye story, the evolution of her interview style, Hammer the cat’s origin story. Sarah Enni bonus episode show notes Maurene Goo (listen to her First Draft episode here) Nic Stone, author of DEAR MARTIN and ODD ONE OUT (listen to her First Draft podcast here) Kristen Kittscher, author of WIG IN THE WINDOW and TIARA ON TH...2019-03-0143 min
First Draft with Sarah EnniSarah EnniSarah Enni, debut author of TELL ME EVERYTHING and usually the host of the First Draft podcast, answers questions from fellow YA writer Maurene Goo! Sarah shares her lengthy path to publishing, the role of humor and tone in contemporary fiction, her outlining process, and the one cross-country flight that changed everything. Sarah Enni Show Notes Maurene Goo, author of the upcoming SOMEWHERE ONLY WE KNOW and THE WAY YOU MAKE ME FEEL, I BELIEVE IN A THING CALLED LOVE, and SINCE YOU ASKED The Giver by Lois Lowry L...2019-02-2654 min
First Draft with Sarah EnniEp 178: Amanda MacielAmanda Maciel Show Notes TELL ME EVERYTHING by Sarah Enni TEASE by Amanda Maciel LUCKY GIRL by Amanda Maciel Post Secret (social media site) Michelle Schusterman David Levithan Emergency Contact by Mary H. K. Choi Nina Goffi Eleanor and Park by Rainbow Rowell2019-02-1957 min
First Draft with Sarah EnniNina LaCourNina LaCour, author of We Are Okay, winner of the 2018 Printz Award, and other contemporary YA titles like Everything Leads to You and Hold Still, joins me to talk about how she’s expanding her teaching role with The Slow Novel Lab, and an exciting new podcast venture called Keeping a Notebook. Nina LaCour Show Notes Nina LaCour’s first First Draft interview Lorde’s album Pure Heroine We Are Okay Nina’s interview on Yin Chang’s podcast, 88 Cups of Tea Alfred Hitchcock The Castl...2018-12-041h 07
First Draft with Sarah EnniCourtney SummersCourtney Summers, author of many books including CRACKED UP TO BE, THIS IS NOT A TEST, ALL THE RAGE, and her newest novel which comes out today, SADIE, talks about not wanting to do a book a year again, seeing her career shift 10 years in, how she thinks about her abrupt endings, sticking with the heart of the novel, and podcasts. Courtney Summers 2.0 Show Notes Hear Courtney’s first First Draft interview (with bonus Veronica Roth) here! PLEASE REMAIN CALM, the ebook sequel to THIS IS NOT A TEST 2018-09-0440 min
First Draft with Sarah EnniSpecial Ep: Fall 2017Answering listener questions, book recommendations from Sarah Enni, Veronica Roth, and Maurene Goo, and writing advice from Susan Dennard! Special Episode - Fall 2017 - Show Notes Susan Dennard, New York Times bestselling author of the Truthwitch series and the Something Strange and Deadly series Sign up for the Misfits & Daydreamers newsletter here! Because You Love to Hate Me edited by Ameriie Nice Try, Jane Sinner by Lianne Oelke The Way You Make Me Feel by Maurene Goo Uprooted by Naomi Novik Veronica Roth2017-10-1339 min