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- Apr 8, 20261h 9m
"Humanizing the Fringes" w/ comedian Zach Pugh
Comedian and writer Zach Pugh joins host Joshua Turek to discuss Moby Dick, Don Delillo, Denis Johnson, being attracted to grimey literatrue, The Fort Bragg Cartel and Chris Hedges, the need for pretentiousness to return to our society among other things. Get Joshua's new poetry book "Ugly Whimsy" out April 10th! Preorder first edition now! Originally recorded Jan 2026The Fort Bragg CartelMoby DickThe Failures of NonviolenceUnderworld by Don DelliloEmpire of Illusion by Chris HedgesEurope Central by William T VolmanRainbow Stories by William T VolmanJesus Son by Denis JohnsonDrag Your Plow Over the Bones of the DeadLong Live the Post Hornit by stephen king Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
- Mar 16, 20261h 10m
Second Time Long Time w/ Amy Silverberg
Author and Comedian Amy Silverberg joins host Joshua Turek to discuss the reasons why we live creative lives, her love of books including her debut novel First Time Long Time, and Josh's impending fatherhood. Originally recorded 1/12/2026 Books Talked About Include:The Correspondent by Virginia Evans100 years of solitude by marqueza visit from the goon squad by jennifer eganA Confederacy of Duncesdebt by david graebera peoples history of the united statesgrapes of wrathSo far gone by jess walterFlesh by David ZalayBeauty Land by BurtinoRock Hawk by Robinson JeffersHeadshot by Rita BullwinkleMiddlemarch by George Elliott Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
- Feb 25, 202659 min
"Beyond All Reasonable Doubt" w/ Writer Melissa Lozada-Oliva
Author of "Beyond All Reasonable Doubt Jesus is Alive" Melissa Lozada-Oliva talks literary influences, books she's put down, and enjoying the act of reading before we're too old to see the pages anymore.Books Talked About Include:tana frenchLady Chatterly’s LoverDebt by David GraeberGrapes of WrathAutobiography of Macolm XSomebody Walks Over Your Grave by Marian EnriquezThe Shadow of the Wind by Carlos Ruiz ZafonThe Dispossessed by Ursula K Leguin Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
- Feb 10, 20261h 36m
Eels and Unions w/ Actor David Hull (Crazy Ex)
Filmmaker and actor David Hull (Crazy Ex) joins host Joshua Turek to discuss books about eels, wolves, the dust bowl, politics gone wrong and ketamine therapy.Recorded Dec 6, 2025Books Talked About Include:Slumberland, Sell Out, Tuff, White Boy Shuffle by Paul BeattyJames, Erasure, American Fiction, God’s Country by Percival EverettGrapes of Wrath, East of Eden by SteinbeckNotes From Underground - DostoevskyBook of Eels Patrick SphensonFrost Lines by Neil SheaThe CigaretteAmerican Dreamer by Henry WallaceA Kim Jong Il ProductionThe Wicker ManThe Day of the Locust Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
- Feb 9, 20261h 26m
"A Societal Cosmos" w/ Astrologer Liz Vazquez
Astrologer and Filmmaker Liz Vazquez joins host Joshua Turek to discuss books documenting our pressing issues and outer space and how they're all related. originally recorded January 26, 2026Books talked about includeTrickster makes the world by Lewis HydeShiver by Junji ItoWho I am and What I want by David ShimleyThe Problem with WorkCarceral CapitalismNechro Politics Achille MbembeA People’s History of the United States by Howard ZinnThe History of Forgetting by Norman KleinBecoming Human by Zakiyah Iman JacksonBlack shirts and reds by Michael ParentiInventing RealityAmerican Fascists by Chris HedgesLoaded by Roxanne Dunbar OrtizCosmos and Psyche by Richard TarnesAmerican Cosmic - Diana Walsh PasulkaThe Administration of Fear by Paul VerilioThe Information BombShambhala Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
- Jan 20, 20261h 0m
Creative Friendships with writer Lauren Lavin
Author Lauren Lavin, of the upcoming essay collection "The Third Beat", joins host Joshua Turek to talk about books her friends and contemporaries have written, comics, zines, and the mutuality of creative relationships and how they've fostered her own journey as a writer.books talked about include:until it feels right - emily costagirl on girlHouse Next Door - Anne Rivers SiddonsComet Bus #57 by Aaron Comet BusI wish that there was something I could quitpopgun war - Ferrel DalrimpleGirl in the World - Caroline CashIt’s too late to say I’m sorry by Joey ComeauThe Girl Who Couldn’t Come - Joey ComeauStill Alive by LJ PempertonService by John TottenhamDouble Black Diamond by Miles Klee and Mads GobboLulu in Hollywood - Louise Brooks Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
- Dec 22, 202556 min
Escaping Punitive Christianity with Brian Recker
Host Joshua Turek is joined by guest Brian Recker, author of the new book "Hell Bent" (How the Fear of Hell Holds Christians Back from a Spirituality of Love). They discuss the books Brian read while researching his own, which details redefining his own spirituality and Christian beliefs. Discussing masculinity and softening the world, the two detail their own unique paths toward similar conclusions.to sign up for Josh’s next Zoom weekend poetry workshop on Jan 18&19 check joshuaturek.comBooks Talked About Include:Debt by David GraeberHell Bent by Brian ReckerAdam’s Return by Richard RohrDietrich Bonhoeffer: A Spoke in the Wheel by Renate WindA Peoples History of the United States by Howard Zinnthe will to change bell hooks Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
- Nov 24, 202549 min
Mutual Aiding with Political Commentator Lily Eagle
Political commentator Lily Eagla joins host Joshua Turek to discuss mutual aid, retraining the offline world back into your brain, and books that radicalized her.Sign up for Joshua's weekend Zoom Poetry workshop now for the Dec6&7 gathering!booksmutual aid by dean spadeAutobiography of Benvenuto CelliniThe Year of Living BiblicallyOur American Israel100 years was on palestine by rashid kalidithe autobiography of malcolm x Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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We’re never going to have enough time to read all the books we want, but hearing about them from an interesting person is its own valid form of experiencing their stories. Comedian and Poet Joshua Turek invites guests to grab a few books off their shelves and tell the world about them. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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