Archive - Kurt Vonnegut Radio

40. Jason Zinoman, iconic comedy columnist at The New York Times

I go deep with Jason Zinoman on the Hasan Minhaj controversy + Marc Maron's comedy podcast beef with Joe Rogan + why Nate Bargatze's standup is blowing…

Oct 31, 2023 •

1:20:35

10 Writing Tips From the Masters

“If there's a book that you want to read, but it hasn't been written yet, then you must write it.”

Jun 30, 2023 •

Why my podcast is called Kurt Vonnegut Radio

This podcast and newsletter will always be free, but it’s also how I buy groceries.

Jul 6, 2023 •

17:33

Sinead O'Connor

Her battle cry changed a generation

Jul 30, 2023 •

19:49

Why Alex Dobrenko can't stop telling the truth

Gabe Hudson interviews the writer about how he uses techniques from improv, stand-up comedy, and acting to write his humorous and vulnerable essays on…

Sep 8, 2023 •

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32. Why Gen X icon Maggie Smith believes honesty is care

Gabe Hudson talks to the acclaimed poet about her exquisite new memoir, "You Could Make This Place Beautiful," and how her beloved newsletter enhances…

Sep 20, 2023 •

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28:07

Cormac McCarthy

Why his novel Blood Meridian is a miracle that will haunt me to my grave

Jun 22, 2023 •

On New York Times' so-called Reading Crisis

The hoopla: According to A.O.

Jun 29, 2023 •

Why Mike Sowden believes everything is amazing

Gabe Hudson interviews the writer about his beloved newsletter, growing our capacity for curiosity and wonder, and Kurt Vonnegut

Sep 11, 2023 •

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37. Why Jen Taub is putting her whole heart into her books podcast

Gabe Hudson talks to the host of "Booked Up with Jen Taub" about her life journey and the process of discovering who she was and what was most important…

Oct 19, 2023 •

58:07

George Saunders

His writing advice changed my life

Jul 17, 2023 •

12:43

Ban AR-15's Now

As someone whose job title was "rifleman" in the Marines, I know

Aug 28, 2023

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