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  1. Jonas Hassen Khemiri on THE SISTERS

    9 juli 2026 · 47 min

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    The Sisters by Jonas Hassen Khemiri is a sweeping family saga that explores the lives of three very different sisters who forge their own unique paths. Jonas joins us to talk about siblings, curses, memory, time, empathy and more with cohost Isabelle McConville. Lees meer

    This episode of Poured Over was hosted by Isabelle McConville and mixed by Harry Liang.

    New episodes land Tuesdays and Thursdays (with occasional Saturdays) here and on your favorite podcast app.

    Featured Books (Episode):
    The Sisters by Jonas Hassen Khemiri
    The Brothers Lionheart by Astrid Lindgren
    War and Peace by Leo Tolstoy
    Anna Karenina by Leo Tolstoy

  2. Daniel Mason on COUNTRY PEOPLE

    7 juli 2026 · 1 uur 2 min

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    Country People by Daniel Mason follows a family man who immerses himself in his local community full of eccentric characters and one hidden mystery. Daniel joins us to talk about New England, loneliness, connection, character archetypes, storytelling, humor and more with cohost Chris Gillespie. Lees meer

    This episode of Poured Over was hosted by Chris Gillespie and mixed by Harry Liang.

    New episodes land Tuesdays and Thursdays (with occasional Saturdays) here and on your favorite podcast app.

    Featured Books (Episode):
    Country People by Daniel Mason
    North Woods by Daniel Mason
    A Registry of My Passage upon the Earth by Daniel Mason
    The Piano Tuner by Daniel Mason
    The Winter Soldier by Daniel Mason

    Featured Books (TBR Top Off):
    Country People by Daniel Mason
    Virgil Wander by Leif Enger
    Land by Maggie O'Farrell

  3. Poured Over Double Shot: Beverly Gage and Megan Kate Nelson

    4 juli 2026 · 1 uur 56 min

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    This Land is Your Land by Beverly Gage is a road-trip through the past (and present) alongside an award-winning historian. Beverly joins us to talk about human migration, nostalgia, historical conservation, J. Edgar Hoover and more with host Miwa Messer. Lees meer

    The Westerners by Megan Kate Nelson is a fascinating portrait of the American West. Megan joins us to talk about defining the frontier, historical figures, cowboys, identity and more with host Miwa Messer.

    Listen in as these authors speak separately with Miwa Messer, host of Poured Over.

    This episode of Poured Over was hosted by Miwa Messer and mixed by Harry Liang.

    Featured Books (Episode):
    This Land Is Your Land: A Road Trip Through U.S. History by Beverly Gage
    G-Man: J. Edgar Hoover and the Making of the American Century by Beverly Gage
    The Hemingses of Monticello: An American Family by Annette Gordon-Reed
    How the Word Is Passed: A Reckoning with the History of Slavery Across America by Clint Smith
    Never Caught: The Washingtons' Relentless Pursuit of Their Runaway Slave, Ona Judge by Erica Armstrong Dunbar
    American Scoundrel: Roy Cohn's Dark Journey from Joe McCarthy to Donald Trump by Kai Bird and Susan Goldmark
    The Westerners: Mythmaking and Belonging on the American Frontier by Megan Kate Nelson
    On the Banks of Plum Creek by Laura Ingalls Wilder
    The Three-Cornered War: The Union, the Confederacy, and Native Peoples in the Fight for the West by Megan Kate Nelson
    Thousand Pieces of Gold by Ruthanne Lum McCunn
    Bad Land: An American Romance by Jonathan Raban

  4. Laurie Halse Anderson on REBELLION 1776

    2 juli 2026 · 42 min

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    Rebellion 1776 by Laurie Halse Anderson is a must-read tale of bravery and resilience amid a smallpox epidemic. Laurie joins us to talk about writing for young readers, historical fiction, research, reading, storytelling and more with cohost Jenna Seery. Lees meer

    This episode of Poured Over was hosted by Jenna Seery and mixed by Harry Liang.

    New episodes land Tuesdays and Thursdays (with occasional Saturdays) here and on your favorite podcast app.

    Featured Books (Episode):
    Rebellion 1776 by Laurie Halse Anderson
    Speak by Laurie Halse Anderson
    Shout by Laurie Halse Anderson
    Fever 1793 by Laurie Halse Anderson
    A Fortune of Sand by Ruta Sepetys
    Saltwater by Katy Hays
    Anne of Green Gables by Lucy Laud Montgomery
    Heidi by Johanna Spyri
    Little Women by Louisa May Alcott

    Featured Books (TBR Top Off):
    Rebellion 1776 by Laurie Halse Anderson
    1776 by David McCullough
    Esperanza Rising by Pam Muñoz Ryan

  5. Neil deGrasse Tyson on TAKE ME TO YOUR LEADER

    30 juni 2026 · 52 min

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    Take Me to Your Leader by Neil deGrasse Tyson is a fascinating look into the possibility of extraterrestrial life and what to do if they come knocking. Dr. Tyson joins us to talk about gathering data during potential alien encounters, human intelligence, ego, curiosity and more with cohost Chris Gillespie. Lees meer

    This episode of Poured Over was hosted by Chris Gillespie and mixed by Harry Liang.

    New episodes land Tuesdays and Thursdays (with occasional Saturdays) here and on your favorite podcast app.

    Featured Books (Episode):
    Take Me to Your Leader: Perspectives on Your First Alien Encounter by Neil deGrasse Tyson
    Astrophysics for People in a Hurry by Neil deGrasse Tyson
    Death by Black Hole: And Other Cosmic Quandaries by Neil deGrasse Tyson
    Merlin's Tour of the Universe, Revised and Updated for the Twenty-First Century: A Traveler's Guide to Blue Moons and Black Holes, Mars, Stars, and Everything Far by Neil deGrasse Tyson
    The War of the Worlds by H.G. Wells
    Project Hail Mary by Andy Weir
    The Martian by Andy Weir

  6. Amitav Ghosh on GHOST-EYE

    27 juni 2026 · 53 min

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    Ghost-Eye by Amitav Ghosh follows a woman whose memories stretch beyond a single lifetime. Amitav joins us to talk about the Sundarbans, past life memories, near death experiences, folklore, the natural world and more with host Miwa Messer. Lees meer

    This episode of Poured Over was hosted by Miwa Messer and mixed by Harry Liang.

    New episodes land Tuesdays and Thursdays (with occasional Saturdays) here and on your favorite podcast app.

    Featured Books (Episode):
    Ghost-Eye by Amitav Ghosh
    Sea of Poppies by Amitav Ghosh
    River of Smoke by Amitav Ghosh
    Flood of Fire by Amitav Ghosh
    Gun Island by Amitav Ghosh
    The Hungry Tide by Amitav Ghosh

  7. Mary H.K. Choi on POOL HOUSE

    25 juni 2026 · 1 uur 6 min

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    Pool House by Mary H.K. Choi follows the unraveling of a mother and daughter's lives in Hollywood. Mary joined us live at B&N Upper West Side to talk about fame, family, Los Angeles, performance and more with host Miwa Messer. Lees meer

    This episode of Poured Over was hosted by Miwa Messer and mixed by Harry Liang.

    New episodes land Tuesdays and Thursdays (with occasional Saturdays) here and on your favorite podcast app.

    Featured Books (Episode):
    Pool House by Mary H.K. Choi
    Emergency Contact by Mary H.K. Choi
    The Remains of the Day by Kazuo Ishiguro

  8. Andrew Graham-Dixon on VERMEER

    23 juni 2026 · 48 min

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    Vermeer by Andrew Graham-Dixon dives into the life and vibrant work of one of the greatest painters from the Dutch Golden Age. Andrew joins us to talk about combing through historical archives, Remonstrants, analyzing Vermeer's paintings, context, faith and more with cohost Brenda Allison. Lees meer

    This episode of Poured Over was hosted by Brenda Allison and mixed by Harry Liang.

    New episodes land Tuesdays and Thursdays (with occasional Saturdays) here and on your favorite podcast app.

    Featured Books (Episode):
    Vermeer: A Life Lost and Found by Andrew Graham-Dixon
    Caravaggio: A Life Sacred and Profane by Andrew Graham-Dixon

  9. Dave Eggers on CONTRAPPOSTO

    20 juni 2026 · 57 min

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    Contrapposto by Dave Eggers is a fierce and bold examination of art, love and desire told through the eyes of two lifelong friends. Dave joins us to talk about form, the beauty of aging, time, friendship and more with cohost Chris Gillespie. Lees meer

    This episode of Poured Over was hosted by Chris Gillespie and mixed by Harry Liang.

    New episodes land Tuesdays and Thursdays (with occasional Saturdays) here and on your favorite podcast app

    Featured Books (Episode):
    Contrapposto by Dave Eggers
    The Eyes and the Impossible by Dave Eggers
    The Circle by Dave Eggers
    A Hologram for the King by Dave Eggers
    What Is the What by Dave Eggers
    A Heartbreaking Work of Staggering Genius by Dave Eggers

  10. Stephen Starring Grant on MAILMAN

    18 juni 2026 · 1 uur 6 min

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    Mailman by Stephen Starring Grant is a charming memoir on the power of community. Stephen joins us to talk about the Unites States' Postal Service, rural mail routes, unique parcels, delivery during the COVID-19 pandemic and more with cohost Chris Gillespie. Lees meer

    This episode of Poured Over was hosted by Chris Gillespie and mixed by Harry Liang.

    New episodes land Tuesdays and Thursdays (with occasional Saturdays) here and on your favorite podcast app

    Featured Books (Episode):
    Mailman: My Wild Ride Delivering the Mail in Appalachia and Finally Finding Home by Stephen Starring Grant
    The Things They Carried by Tim O'Brien
    In Pharaoh's Army: Memories of the Lost War by Tobias Wolff

    Featured Books (TBR Top Off):
    Mailman: My Wild Ride Delivering the Mail in Appalachia and Finally Finding Home by Stephen Starring Grant
    Hill Women: Finding Family and a Way Forward in the Appalachian Mountains by Cassie Chambers
    The Letter Carrier by Francesca Giannone

  11. Ann Patchett on WHISTLER

    16 juni 2026 · 1 uur 1 min

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    Whistler by Ann Patchett is a powerful novel about the choices we make and the ones that are made for us. Ann joined us live in Philly to talk about memory, romance, friendship, reading and more with host Miwa Messer. Lees meer

    This episode of Poured Over was hosted by Miwa Messer and mixed by Harry Liang.

    New episodes land Tuesdays and Thursdays (with occasional Saturdays) here and on your favorite podcast app.

    Featured Books (Episode):
    Whistler by Ann Patchett
    Commonwealth by Ann Patchett
    The Dutch House by Ann Patchett
    Tom Lake by Ann Patchett
    A Perfect Hand by Ayelet Waldman
    Love Story by Erich Segal
    The Land and Its People by David Sedaris
    Things in Nature Merely Grow by Yiyun Li
    Music Against the Night by Yiyun Li
    Buckeye by Patrick Ryan
    Franny and Zooey by J.D. Salinger
    Fair Ones by Lydia Millet
    The Things We Never Say by Elizabeth Strout
    Python's Kiss: Stories by Louise Erdrich
    The Patron Saint of Liars by Ann Patchett
    Taft by Ann Patchett
    The Magician's Assistant by Ann Patchett
    Bel Canto by Ann Patchett
    Run by Ann Patchett
    State of Wonder by Ann Patchett
    The Book of Goose by Yiyun Li
    Truth and Beauty by Ann Patchett
    Land by Maggie O'Farrell
    John of John by Douglas Stuart
    The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane by Kate DiCamillo
    Open Throat by Henry Hoke
    The Magician's Elephant by Kate DiCamillo
    Whale Harbor by Mary Beth Keane
    Stations by Louise Kennedy
    Luna, Phoenix, Queen by Julie Orringer
    Lives of the Saints: For Everyday in the Year by Alban Butler
    Matrix by Lauren Groff
    Brawler: Stories by Lauren Groff

  12. Walter Mosley on GHALEN

    13 juni 2026 · 57 min

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    Ghalen by Walter Mosley is a big-hearted story of love in all of its forms. Walter joined us live at B&N Upper West Side to talk about community, Los Angeles, reading, research and more with host Miwa Messer. Lees meer

    This episode of Poured Over was hosted by Miwa Messer and mixed by Harry Liang.

    New episodes land Tuesdays and Thursdays (with occasional Saturdays) here and on your favorite podcast app.

    Featured Books (Episode):
    Ghalen: A Romance in Black by Walter Mosley
    Blonde Faith by Walter Mosley
    Devil in a Blue Dress by Walter Mosley
    John Woman by Walter Mosley
    The Color Purple by Alice Walker
    All Quiet on the Western Front by Erich Maria Remarque
    Dead Souls by Nikolai Gogol
    Middlemarch by George Eliot
    Moby Dick by Herman Melville
    Lonesome Dove by Larry McMurty
    True Grit by Charles Portis
    Gone Fishin' by Walter Mosley
    Fortunate Son by Walter Mosley

  13. Daniel Kraus on ANGEL DOWN

    12 juni 2026 · 44 min

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    Angel Down by Daniel Kraus explores the dark side of camaraderie and the eerie, supernatural forces that twist the meaning of survival in the face of horror. Daniel joins us to talk about language, structure, trust, research and more with cohost Jenna Seery. Lees meer

    This episode of Poured Over was hosted by Jenna Seery and mixed by Harry Liang.

    New episodes land Tuesdays and Thursdays (with occasional Saturdays) here and on your favorite podcast app.

    Featured Books (Episode):
    Angel Down by Daniel Kraus
    Whalefall by Daniel Kraus
    The Living Dead by George A. Romero, Daniel Kraus
    1-2-3-4, I Declare a Thumb War by Lisi Harrison, Daniel Kraus
    The Sixth Nik by Daniel Kraus
    Partially Devoured: How Night of the Living Dead Saved My life and Changes the World by Daniel Kraus
    Goddamn This War! by Jacques Tardi and Jean-Pierre Verney
    It Was the War of the Trenches by Jacques Tardi
    Butcher's Crossing by John Williams
    Stoner by John Williams
    The Cipher by Kathe Koja

  14. Vincent Yu on SEEK IMMEDIATE SHELTER

    11 juni 2026 · 51 min

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    Seek Immediate Shelter by Vincent Yu is a clever, thought-provoking story of survival, loyalty and betrayal that was inspired by real events. Vincent joins us to talk about writing his debut novel, studying evolutionary biology, character, community, small towns and more with cohost Isabelle McConville. Lees meer

    This episode of Poured Over was hosted by Isabelle McConville and mixed by Harry Liang.

    New episodes land Tuesdays and Thursdays (with occasional Saturdays) here and on your favorite podcast app.

    Featured Books (Episode):
    Seek Immediate Shelter by Vincent Yu
    Middlemarch by George Eliot
    Olive Kitteridge by Elizabeth Strout
    A Visit from the Goon Squad by Jennifer Egan
    The Corrections by Jonathan Franzen
    Ship Fever: Stories by Andrea Barrett
    The Round House by Louise Erdrich
    Python's Kiss: Stories by Louise Erdrich
    Birds of America by Lorrie Moore
    Superfan by Jenny Tinghui Zhang
    Four Treasures of the Sky by Jenny Tinghui Zhang
    Severance by Ling Ma
    Things in Nature Merely Grow by Yiyun Li
    All Our Evenings by Ruthvika Rao

    Featured Books (TBR Top Off):
    Seek Immediate Shelter by Vincent Yu
    The Measure by Nikki Erlick
    The Dog Stars by Peter Heller

  15. Ruth Ozeki on THE TYPING LADY

    9 juni 2026 · 52 min

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    The Typing Lady by Ruth Ozeki is a captivating collection about life, art and storytelling. Ruth joined us live at B&N Upper West Side to talk about leaving Easter eggs for longtime readers, humor, writing short stories, aging and more with host Miwa Messer. Lees meer

    This episode of Poured Over was hosted by Miwa Messer and mixed by Harry Liang.

    New episodes land Tuesdays and Thursdays (with occasional Saturdays) here and on your favorite podcast app.

    Featured Books (Episode):
    The Typing Lady: And Other Fictions by Ruth Ozeki
    My Year of Meats by Ruth Ozeki
    A Tale for the Time Being by Ruth Ozeki
    The Book of Form and Emptiness by Ruth Ozeki
    Unpacking My Library by Walter Benjamin
    Charlotte's Web by E. B. White
    The News from Dublin: Stories by Colm Tóibín
    Brawler: Stories by Lauren Groff

  16. Maggie O'Farrell on LAND

    6 juni 2026 · 43 min

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    Land by Maggie O'Farrell explores human resilience and a deep connection to the natural world with a sense of wonder. Maggie joins us to talk about mapping, ownership, displacement, time, research and more with cohost Jenna Seery. Lees meer

    This episode of Poured Over was hosted by Jenna Seery and mixed by Harry Liang.

    New episodes land Tuesdays and Thursdays (with occasional Saturdays) here and on your favorite podcast app.

    Featured Books (Episode):
    Land by Maggie O'Farrell
    Hamnet by Maggie O'Farrell
    The Marriage Portrait by Maggie O'Farrell
    Star of the Sea by Joseph O'Connor
    North Woods by Daniel Mason
    Jane Eyre by Charlotte Brontë
    The Color Purple by Alice Walker
    Ulysses by James Joyce

    Featured Books (TBR Top Off):
    Land by Maggie O'Farrell
    Clear by Carys Davies
    North Woods by Daniel Mason

  17. Michelle Huneven on BUG HOLLOW

    4 juni 2026 · 46 min

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    Bug Hollow by Michelle Huneven is a tender tale of a family falling apart and finding their way back to each other. Michelle joins us to talk about character, family, grief, creativity, secrets and more with cohost Brenda Allison. Lees meer

    This episode of Poured Over was hosted by Brenda Allison and mixed by Harry Liang.

    New episodes land Tuesdays and Thursdays (with occasional Saturdays) here and on your favorite podcast app.

    Featured Books (Episode):
    Bug Hollow by Michelle Huneven
    Search by Michelle Huneven
    Mercy by Joan Silber
    Roberto Bolaño: Cuentos completos
    The Complex by Karan Mahajan

  18. Ruta Sepetys on A FORTUNE OF SAND

    2 juni 2026 · 51 min

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    A Fortune of Sand by Ruta Sepetys is a gripping tale of power and corruption inspired by true events. Ruta joins us to talk about Detroit, research, the 1920s, eccentricity and more with cohost Jenna Seery. Lees meer

    This episode of Poured Over was hosted by Jenna Seery and mixed by Harry Liang.

    New episodes land Tuesdays and Thursdays (with occasional Saturdays) here and on your favorite podcast app.

    Featured Books (Episode):
    A Fortune of Sand by Ruta Sepetys
    Between Shades of Gray by Ruta Sepetys
    I Must Betray You by Ruta Sepetys
    The Bletchley Riddle by Ruta Sepetys and Steve Sheinkin
    Ford: We Never Called Him Henry by Harry Bennett
    The Fountains of Silence by Ruta Sepetys
    Rebecca by Daphne du Maurier
    Ethan Frome by Edith Wharton
    West with the Night by Beryl Markham
    The House of Mirth by Edith Wharton
    Salt to the Sea by Ruta Sepetys

  19. Virginia Evans on THE CORRESPONDENT

    30 mei 2026 · 52 min

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    The Correspondent by Virginia Evans is a reflective and funny journey of growing older, healing and reluctantly embracing the winds of change. Virginia joins us to talk about character, letter writing, Joan Didion, curiosity, family and more with cohost Brenda Allison. Lees meer

    This episode of Poured Over was hosted by Brenda Allison and mixed by Harry Liang.

    New episodes land Tuesdays and Thursdays (with occasional Saturdays) here and on your favorite podcast app.

    Featured Books (Episode):
    The Correspondent by Virginia Evans
    84, Charing Cross Road by Helene Hanff
    Never Let Me Go by Kazuo Ishiguro
    The Remains of the Day by Kazuo Ishiguro
    The White Album by Joan Didion
    Wide Sargasso Sea by Jean Rhys
    The Paradox Club by Charlie Lovett
    Caleb's Crossing by Geraldine Brooks
    Good People by Patmeena Sabit
    Under Story by Chloe Benjamin
    The Immortalists by Chloe Benjamin
    Lonesome Dove by Larry McMurtry

  20. Rebecca Solnit on THE BEGINNING COMES AFTER THE END

    29 mei 2026 · 1 uur 2 min

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    The Beginning Comes After the End by Rebecca Solnit highlights how slow, consistent activism can bring lasting change. Rebecca joins us to talk about interconnection, possibility, the nature of change, hope, empathy and more with host Miwa Messer. Lees meer

    This episode of Poured Over was hosted by Miwa Messer and mixed by Harry Liang.

    New episodes land Tuesdays and Thursdays (with occasional Saturdays) here and on your favorite podcast app.

    Featured Books (Episode):
    The Beginning Comes After the End: Notes on a World of Change by Rebecca Solnit
    Comfortable With Uncertainty: 108 Teachings on Cultivating Fearlessness and Compassion by Pema Chödrön
    Hope in the Dark: Untold Histories, Wild Possibilities by Rebecca Solnit
    No Straight Road Takes You There: Essays for Uneven Terrain by Rebecca Solnit
    The Faraway Nearby by Rebecca Solnit
    Men Explain Things to Me by Rebecca Solnit
    A Field Guide to Getting Lost by Rebecca Solnit
    Recollections of My Nonexistence: A Memoir by Rebecca Solnit

  21. Matt Haig on THE MIDNIGHT TRAIN

    28 mei 2026 · 50 min

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    The Midnight Train by Matt Haig is a sweeping journey through time following one man's life-altering decision. Matt joins us to talk about bookselling, art, music, time and more with cohost Brenda Allison. Lees meer

    This episode of Poured Over was hosted by Brenda Allison and mixed by Harry Liang.

    New episodes land Tuesdays and Thursdays (with occasional Saturdays) here and on your favorite podcast app.

    Featured Books (Episode):
    The Midnight Train by Matt Haig
    The Midnight Library by Matt Haig
    The Comfort Book by Matt Haig
    A Boy Called Christmas by Matt Haig
    The Catcher in the Rye by J. D. Salinger
    The Humans by Matt Haig
    How to Stop Time by Matt Haig
    The Life Impossible by Matt Haig
    Invisible Cities by Italo Calvino
    The Vegetarian by Han Kang
    Human Acts by Han Kang
    Yesteryear by Caro Claire Burke
    Under Story by Chloe Benjamin

  22. Natalie Adler on WAITING ON A FRIEND

    26 mei 2026 · 1 uur 5 min

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    Waiting on a Friend by Natalie Adler is a big-hearted, tender and hilarious story about love, ghosts, and community. Natalie joins us to talk about New York City, the 1980s, nostalgia, boundaries, hope and more with host Miwa Messer. Lees meer

    This episode of Poured Over was hosted by Miwa Messer and mixed by Harry Liang.

    New episodes land Tuesdays and Thursdays (with occasional Saturdays) here and on your favorite podcast app.

    Featured Books (Episode):
    Waiting on a Friend by Natalie Adler
    My Bad: A Personal History of the Queer Nineties and Beyond by Hugh Ryan
    Gentrification of the Mind: Witness to a Lost Imagination by Sarah Schulman
    Let the Record Show: A Political History of ACT UP New York, 1987-1993 by Sarah Schulman
    Fear City: New York's Fiscal Crisis and the Rise of Austerity Politics by Kim Phillips-Fein
    Beloved by Toni Morrison
    The House of Seven Gables by Nathaniel Hawthorne
    The Black Book by Middleton A. Harris
    Angels in America: A Gay Fantasia on National Themes by Tony Kushner
    Borrowed Time: An AIDS Memoir by Paul Monette
    And the Band Played On: Politics, People, and the AIDS Epidemic by Randy Shilts
    How to Survive a Plague: The Story of How Activists and Scientists Tamed AIDS by David France
    The Book of Daniel by E. L. Doctorow

  23. Paige Lewis on CANON

    23 mei 2026 · 50 min

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    Canon by Paige Lewis is a surreal and hilarious tale of godly proportions. Paige joins us to talk about story structure, character, heroes, epic poetry, genre and more with cohost Jenna Seery. Lees meer

    This episode of Poured Over was hosted by Jenna Seery and mixed by Harry Liang.

    New episodes land Tuesdays and Thursdays (with occasional Saturdays) here and on your favorite podcast app.

    Featured Books (Episode):
    Canon by Paige Lewis
    Annie Allen by Gwendolyn Brooks
    Midwinter Day by Bernadette Mayer
    The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde by Robert Louis Stevenson
    The Iliad: Translated by Emily Wilson by Homer
    The Odyssey: Translated by Emily Wilson by Homer
    Aniara by Harry Martinson
    The Beheading Game by Rebecca Lehman
    Babylon, South Dakota by Tom Lin
    Seek Immediate Shelter by Vincent Yu

  24. Isaac Fitzgerald on AMERICAN RAMBLER

    21 mei 2026 · 54 min

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    American Rambler by Isaac Fitzgerald weaves memory, history and personal anecdotes in one unforgettable journey. Isaac joined us live in Philly to talk about writing on the go, walking the Johnny Appleseed trail, coming of age, exploration, faith and more with host Miwa Messer. Lees meer

    This episode of Poured Over was hosted by Miwa Messer and mixed by Harry Liang.

    New episodes land Tuesdays and Thursdays (with occasional Saturdays) here and on your favorite podcast app.

    Featured Books (Episode):
    American Rambler: Walking the Trail of Johnny Appleseed by Isaac Fitzgerald
    Dirtbag, Massachusetts: A Confessional by Isaac Fitzgerald
    On the Road by Jack Kerouac
    A Walk in the Woods: Rediscovering America on the Appalachian Trail by Bill Bryson
    Wild: From Lost to Found on the Pacific Crest Trail by Cheryl Strayed
    North Woods by Daniel Mason

  25. 'Pemi Aguda on ONE LEG ON EARTH

    19 mei 2026 · 45 min

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    One Leg on Earth by 'Pemi Aguda blends folklore and history for a daring exploration of motherhood and identity. 'Pemi joins us to talk about Lagos, loneliness, pregnancy, autonomy, architecture and more with cohost Brenda Allison. Lees meer

    This episode of Poured Over was hosted by Brenda Allison and mixed by Harry Liang.

    New episodes land Tuesdays and Thursdays (with occasional Saturdays) here and on your favorite podcast app.

    Featured Books (Episode):
    One Leg on Earth by 'Pemi Aguda
    Ghostroots: Stories by 'Pemi Aguda
    Craft in the Real World: Rethinking Fiction Writing and Workshopping by Matthew Salesses
    The Awakening by Kate Chopin
    A Doll's House and Other Plays by Henrik Ibsen
    A Long Game: Notes on Writing Fiction by Elizabeth McCracken
    Claire of the Sea Light by Edwidge Danticat
    The Vegetarian by Han Kang
    The Garden by Clare Beams
    Our Wives Under the Sea by Julia Armfield
    The Memory Museum: Stories by M Lin
    Leave Your Mess at Home by Tolani Akinola
    All Us Saints by Katherine Packert Burke

  26. Dimitry Elias Léger on DEATH OF THE SOCCER GOD

    16 mei 2026 · 51 min

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    Death of the Soccer God by Dimitry Elias Léger follows a young Haitian soccer prodigy's rapid rise and swift downfall as he moves through fame, politics and love across continents. Dimitry joins us to talk about research, faith, death, discipline, excellence, jazz and more with cohost Isabelle McConville. Lees meer

    This episode of Poured Over was hosted by Isabelle McConville and mixed by Harry Liang.

    New episodes land Tuesdays and Thursdays (with occasional Saturdays) here and on your favorite podcast app.

    Featured Books (Episode):
    Death of the Soccer God by Dimitry Elias Léger
    God Loves Haiti by Dimitry Elias Léger
    Catch-22 by Joseph Heller
    A Farewell to Arms by Ernest Hemingway

  27. Jon Krakauer on INTO THIN AIR

    14 mei 2026 · 1 uur 4 min

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    Into Thin Air by Jon Krakauer is a haunting personal account of the Mount Everest disaster in 1996. Jon joins us to talk about looking back on the last 30 years, chasing story, climbing, PTSD, research, magazines and more with host Miwa Messer. Lees meer

    This episode of Poured Over was hosted by Miwa Messer and mixed by Harry Liang.

    New episodes land Tuesdays and Thursdays (with occasional Saturdays) here and on your favorite podcast app.

    Featured Books (Episode):
    Into Thin Air: A Personal Account of the Mount Everest Disaster by Jon Krakauer
    Into the Wild by Jon Krakauer
    Missoula: Rape and the Justice System in a College Town by Jon Krakauer
    Under the Banner of Heaven: A Story of Violent Faith by Jon Krakauer
    Where Men Win Glory: The Odyssey of Pat Tillman by Jon Krakauer
    Looking for a Ship by John McPhee
    Irons in the Fire by John McPhee
    Dear Thief by Samantha Harvey
    Orbital by Samantha Harvey

  28. Patrick Cottrell on AFTERNOON HOURS OF A HERMIT

    13 mei 2026 · 47 min

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    Afternoon Hours of a Hermit by Patrick Cottrell is a darkly funny and poignant story of identity and family from an award-winning author. Patrick joins us to talk about humor, masculinity, teaching, reading and more with host Miwa Messer. Lees meer

    This episode of Poured Over was hosted by Miwa Messer and mixed by Harry Liang.

    New episodes land Tuesdays and Thursdays (with occasional Saturdays) here and on your favorite podcast app.

    Featured Books (Episode):
    Afternoon Hours of a Hermit by Patrick Cottrell
    Sorry to Disrupt the Peace by Patrick Cottrell
    Ninety-two in the Shade by Thomas McGuane
    A Fan's Notes by Frederick Exley
    Ray by Barry Hannah
    Belly Up by Rita Bullwinkel
    Headshot by Rita Bullwinkel
    Jesus' Son by Denis Johnson
    The Hours by Michael Cunningham
    Moderation by Elaine Castillo
    Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen
    Audition by Katie Kitamura
    Intimacies by Katie Kitamura

  29. Tom Lin on BABYLON, SOUTH DAKOTA

    12 mei 2026 · 42 min

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    Babylon, South Dakota by Tom Lin is a hopeful family saga that offers a striking look at the American West. Tom joins us to talk about the Midwest, language, nature, time, family stories and more with cohost Jenna Seery. Lees meer

    This episode of Poured Over was hosted by Jenna Seery and mixed by Harry Liang.

    New episodes land Tuesdays and Thursdays (with occasional Saturdays) here and on your favorite podcast app.

    Featured Books (Episode):
    Babylon, South Dakota by Tom Lin
    East of Eden by John Steinbeck
    The Antidote by Karen Russell
    Canon by Paige Lewis
    John of John by Douglas Stuart
    Beautyland by Marie-Helene Bertino
    Bog Queen by Anna North

  30. Portia Elan on HOMEBOUND

    9 mei 2026 · 35 min

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    Homebound by Portia Elan is a vibrant, moving story about connection, humanity and the unwavering power of love. Portia joins us to talk about story structure, voice, research, technology, connection and more with cohost Jenna Seery. Lees meer

    This episode of Poured Over was hosted by Jenna Seery and mixed by Harry Liang.

    New episodes land Tuesdays and Thursdays (with occasional Saturdays) here and on your favorite podcast app.

    Featured Books (Episode):
    Homebound by Portia Elan
    Moby Dick by Herman Melville
    The Nine Lives of Rose Napolitano by Donna Freitas
    Cloud Atlas by David Mitchell
    Sea of Tranquility by Emily St. John Mandel
    A Tale for the Time Being by Ruth Ozeki
    Cannery Row by John Steinbeck

  31. Poured Over: Sarah Jessica Parker and Alexandra Oliva on The Radiant Dark at the LAT Festival of Books

    8 mei 2026 · 1 uur 4 min

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    Sarah Jessica Parker discusses being a book publisher, a reader, a Booker Prize judge, and how she knew she had to publish The Radiant Dark while SJPLit author Alexandra Oliva takes us behind the scenes of her new novel in a special episode of Poured Over taped at the Los Angeles Times Festival of Books at USC with host Miwa Messer. Lees meer

    This episode of Poured Over was hosted by Miwa Messer and mixed by Harry Liang.

    New episodes land Tuesdays and Thursdays (with occasional Saturdays) here and on your favorite podcast app.

    Featured Books (Episode):
    The Radiant Dark by Alexandra Oliva
    The Remains of the Day by Kazuo Ishiguro
    Milkman by Anna Burns
    A Place for Us Fatima Farheen Mirza
    I Am You by Victoria Redel
    Flesh by David Szalay
    The Loneliness of Sonia and Sunny by Kiran Desai
    Flashlight by Susan Choi
    The Rest of Our Lives by Ben Markovits
    Universality by Natasha Brown
    Audition by Katie Kitamura

  32. Joe Abercrombie on THE DEVILS

    7 mei 2026 · 44 min

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    The Devils by Joe Abercrombie follows an invasion of flesh-eating elves threatening Europe and a special force of monsters recruited to save the day. Joe joins us to talk about fantasy subgenres, characterization, voice, action sequences, The Lord of the Rings and more with cohost Jenna Seery. Lees meer

    This episode of Poured Over was hosted by Jenna Seery and mixed by Harry Liang.

    New episodes land Tuesdays and Thursdays (with occasional Saturdays) here and on your favorite podcast app.

    Featured Books (Episode):
    The Devils by Joe Abercrombie
    The Red Winter by Cameron Sullivan
    The First Law Trilogy by Joe Abercrombie
    L.A. Confidential by James Ellroy
    A Game of Thrones by George R. R. Martin
    A Wizard of Earthsea by Ursula K. Le Guin
    Lonesome Dove by Larry McMurtry
    The Civil War: A Narrative, Volume 1: Fort Sumter to Perryville by Shelby Foote

  33. Douglas Stuart on JOHN OF JOHN

    5 mei 2026 · 1 uur 12 min

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    John of John by Douglas Stuart is a poignant story of a young gay man who moves back to his childhood home. Douglas joins us to talk about the Outer Hebrides, Calvinism, isolation, inheritance, tweed weaving and more with host Miwa Messer. Lees meer

    This episode of Poured Over was hosted by Miwa Messer and mixed by Harry Liang.

    New episodes land Tuesdays and Thursdays (with occasional Saturdays) here and on your favorite podcast app.

    Featured Books (Episode):
    John of John by Douglas Stuart
    Young Mungo by Douglas Stuart
    Shuggie Bain by Douglas Stuart
    Clear by Carys Davies

  34. Rick Steves on ON THE HIPPIE TRAIL

    2 mei 2026 · 55 min

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    On the Hippie Trail by Rick Steves tells the origin story of the travel writing superhero. Rick joins us to talk about looking back on his twenties, chronocentrism, travel vs tourism, serendipity and more with cohost Brenda Allison. Lees meer

    This episode of Poured Over was hosted by Brenda Allison and mixed by Harry Liang.

    New episodes land Tuesdays and Thursdays (with occasional Saturdays) here and on your favorite podcast app.

    Featured Books (Episode):
    On the Hippie Trail: Istanbul to Kathmandu and the Making of a Travel Writer by Rick Steves
    Whistler by Ann Patchett
    Europe on 5 Dollars a Day by Arthur Frommer

  35. Marcus Kliewer on THE CARETAKER

    30 april 2026 · 38 min

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    The Caretaker by Marcus Kliewer follows a young woman's unusual new job in a house that creaks with a lurking dread. Marcus joins us to talk about opening lines, relatable horror, humor, Morse code, Reddit and more with cohost Jenna Seery. Lees meer

    This episode of Poured Over was hosted by Jenna Seery and mixed by Harry Liang.

    New episodes land Tuesdays and Thursdays (with occasional Saturdays) here and on your favorite podcast app.

    Featured Books (Episode):
    The Caretaker by Marcus Kliewer
    We Used to Live Here by Marcus Kliewer
    The Gunslinger by Stephen King
    House of Leaves by Mark Z. Danielewski
    Japanese Gothic by Kylie Lee Baker
    The Devils by Joe Abercrombie

    Featured Books (TBR Top Off):
    The Caretaker by Marcus Kliewer
    How to Sell a Haunted House by Grady Hendrix
    The Grip of It by Jac Jemc

  36. Karen Tei Yamashita on QUESTIONS 27 & 28

    29 april 2026 · 1 uur

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    Questions 27 & 28 by Karen Tei Yamashita blends history and fiction to bring to light the experiences of Japanese Americans incarcerated on U.S. soil during WWII, delving into the two questions that stirred division and shaped the future of families. Karen joins us to talk about archival research, storytelling, Jane Austen and more with host Miwa Messer. Lees meer

    This episode of Poured Over was hosted by Miwa Messer and mixed by Harry Liang.

    New episodes land Tuesdays and Thursdays (with occasional Saturdays) here and on your favorite podcast app.

    Featured Books (Episode):
    Questions 27 & 28 by Karen Tei Yamashita
    I Hotel by Karen Tei Yamashita
    Sansei and Sensibility by Karen Tei Yamashita
    Tropic of Orange by Karen Tei Yamashita
    Letters to Memory by Karen Tei Yamashita
    Years of Infamy: The Untold Story of America's Concentration Camps by Michi Nishiura Weglyn
    Farewell to Manzanar by Jeanne Wakatsuki Houston
    No-No Boy by John Okada
    U.S.A.: The Complete Trilogy by John Dos Passos
    Moderation by Elaine Castillo

  37. Caroline Bicks on MONSTERS IN THE ARCHIVES

    28 april 2026 · 1 uur

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    Monsters in the Archives by Caroline Bicks is a fascinating deep-dive into the iconic early works of Stephen King. Caroline joins us to talk about teaching at the University of Maine, community, Shakespeare, rereading, The Wizard of Oz and more with cohost Jenna Seery. Lees meer

    This episode of Poured Over was hosted by Jenna Seery and mixed by Harry Liang.

    New episodes land Tuesdays and Thursdays (with occasional Saturdays) here and on your favorite podcast app.

    Featured Books (Episode):
    Monsters in the Archives: My Year of Fear with Stephen King by Caroline Bicks
    Lisey's Story by Stephen King
    On Writing: A Memoir of the Craft by Stephen King
    Pet Sematary by Stephen King
    The Shining by Stephen King
    The Long Walk by Stephen King
    Hamnet by Maggie O'Farrell
    The Winter's Tale by William Shakespeare
    The Bee Sting by Paul Murray
    Danse Macabre by Stephen King
    North Woods by Daniel Mason
    Wuthering Heights by Emily Brontë
    Dark Renaissance by Stephen Greenblatt
    Night Shift by Stephen King
    Carrie by Stephen King
    Dracula by Bram Stoker
    The Girl Who Loved Tom Gordon by Stephen King
    It by Stephen King

    Featured Books (TBR Top Off)
    Monsters in the Archives: My Year of Fear with Stephen King by Caroline Bicks
    Desperation by Stephen King
    Dolores Claiborne by Stephen King

  38. Evelyn Clarke on THE ENDING WRITES ITSELF

    25 april 2026 · 42 min

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    The Ending Writes Itself by Evelyn Clarke is a clever locked-room mystery from dynamic writing duo, V.E. Schwab and Cat Clarke. The authors joined us live at B&N Union Square to talk about character, storytelling, genre, collaboration, expectation, Scotland and more with cohost Jenna Seery. Lees meer

    This episode of Poured Over was hosted by Jenna Seery and mixed by Harry Liang.

    New episodes land Tuesdays and Thursdays (with occasional Saturdays) here and on your favorite podcast app.

    Featured Books (Episode):
    The Ending Writes Itself by Evelyn Clarke
    The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue by V.E. Schwab
    Vicious by V.E. Schwab
    Fingersmith by Sarah Waters

  39. Xochitl Gonzalez on LAST NIGHT IN BROOKLYN

    23 april 2026 · 41 min

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    Last Night in Brooklyn by Xochitl Gonzalez is a stunning examination of ambition, desire, and the struggles of growing up. Xochitl joins us to talk about healing through writing, living through your twenties, finding community, creativity, The Great Gatsby and more with cohost Isabelle McConville. Lees meer

    This episode of Poured Over was hosted by Isabelle McConville and mixed by Harry Liang.

    New episodes land Tuesdays and Thursdays (with occasional Saturdays) here and on your favorite podcast app.

    Featured Books (Episode):
    Last Night in Brooklyn by Xochitl Gonzalez
    Olga Dies Dreaming by Xochitl Gonzalez
    Anita de Monte Laughs Last by Xochitl Gonzalez
    When I Was Puerto Rican by Esmeralda Santiago
    White Teeth by Zadie Smith
    The Fortress of Solitude by Jonathan Lethem
    The Brief Wondrous Life of Oscar Wao by Junot Díaz
    The World According to Garp by John Irving
    One Hundred Years of Solitude by Gabriel García Márquez
    Drinking Coffee Elsewhere by ZZ Packer

  40. S.A. Cosby on KING OF ASHES

    22 april 2026 · 55 min

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    King of Ashes by S.A. Cosby is an action-packed quest for vengeance. S.A. joined us to talk about sibling dynamics, gender roles, crime fiction, The Godfather, masculinity and more with cohost Chris Gillespie. Lees meer

    This episode of Poured Over was hosted by Chris Gillespie and mixed by Harry Liang.

    New episodes land Tuesdays and Thursdays (with occasional Saturdays) here and on your favorite podcast app

    Featured Books (Episode):
    King of Ashes by S.A. Cosby
    Blacktop Wasteland by S.A. Cosby
    All the Sinners Bleed by S.A. Cosby
    Razorblade Tears by S.A. Cosby
    My Darkest Prayer by S.A. Cosby
    Winter Counts by David Heska Wanbli Weiden
    A Thousand Acres by Jane Smiley
    A Violent Masterpiece by Jordan Harper

  41. Maria Semple on GO GENTLE

    21 april 2026 · 52 min

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    Go Gentle by Maria Semple is a transformative novel of new beginnings and second chances. Maria joined us live at the Upper West Side to talk about stoicism, satire, dialogue, coming-of-age, theater and more with host Miwa Messer. Lees meer

    This episode of Poured Over was hosted by Miwa Messer and mixed by Harry Liang.

    New episodes land Tuesdays and Thursdays (with occasional Saturdays) here and on your favorite podcast app.

    Featured Books (Episode):
    Go Gentle by Maria Semple
    Where'd You Go, Bernadette by Maria Semple
    Today Will Be Different by Maria Semple
    Jane Eyre by Charlotte Brontë
    The Light Years by Elizabeth Jane Howard
    When All the Men Wore Hats: Susan Cheever on the Stories of John Cheever by Susan Cheever
    Loved and Missed by Susie Boyt
    The Author Weekend by Laura Zigman
    The Ending Writes Itself by Evelyn Clarke
    Clear by Carys Davies
    Rasputin Swims the Potomac by Ben Fountain
    Billy Lynn's Long Halftime Walk by Ben Fountain

  42. Chanda Prescod-Weinstein on THE EDGE OF SPACE-TIME

    18 april 2026 · 58 min

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    The Edge of Space-Time by Chanda Prescod-Weinstein takes you to the edge of the universe and explains abstract theoretical physics concepts in an accessible and engaging way. Chanda joined us live at the Upper West Side to talk about particle cosmology, creation, metaphors, certainty, black holes, craft books, Star Trek and more with host Miwa Messer. Lees meer

    This episode of Poured Over was hosted by Miwa Messer and mixed by Harry Liang.

    New episodes land Tuesdays and Thursdays (with occasional Saturdays) here and on your favorite podcast app.

    Featured Books (Episode):
    The Edge of Space-Time: Particles, Poetry, and the Cosmic Dream Boogie by Chanda Prescod-Weinstein
    Life on Mars by Tracy K. Smith
    How We Do It: Black Writers on Craft, Practice, and Skill by Jericho Brown
    The Scientist's Guide to Writing, 2nd Edition: How to Write More Easily and Effectively throughout Your Scientific Career by Stephen B. Heard
    The Sentences That Create Us by PEN America
    The Disordered Cosmos: A Journey into Dark Matter, Spacetime, and Dreams Deferred by Chanda Prescod-Weinstein
    Ordinary Notes by Christina Sharpe
    The Milky Way: An Autobiography of Our Galaxy by Moiya McTier
    The Dialogues: Conversations about the Nature of the Universe by Clifford V. Johnson

  43. Ben Lerner on TRANSCRIPTION

    16 april 2026 · 54 min

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    Transcription by Ben Lerner is a poetic meditation on art, technology and what it really means to be alive. Ben joins us to talk about journalism, authenticity, language, voice, podcasts, connection, attention and more with cohost Chris Gillespie. Lees meer

    This episode of Poured Over was hosted by Chris Gillespie and mixed by Harry Liang.

    New episodes land Tuesdays and Thursdays (with occasional Saturdays) here and on your favorite podcast app.

    Featured Books (Episode):
    Transcription by Ben Lerner
    The Topeka School by Ben Lerner
    10:04 by Ben Lerner
    The Hatred of Poetry by Ben Lerner
    G. by John Berger
    Distant Star by Roberto Bolaño

  44. Patrick Radden Keefe on LONDON FALLING

    14 april 2026 · 52 min

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    London Falling by Patrick Radden Keefe is a stunning piece of investigative journalism about a young man whose life is cut short after he becomes entangled in London's dark underworld. Patrick joined us live in Philly to talk about social media, London, access as a journalist, adolescence, storytelling, truth and more with host Miwa Messer. Lees meer

    This episode of Poured Over was hosted by Miwa Messer and mixed by Harry Liang.

    New episodes land Tuesdays and Thursdays (with occasional Saturdays) here and on your favorite podcast app.

    Featured Books (Episode):
    London Falling: A Mysterious Death in a Gilded City and a Family's Search for Truth by Patrick Radden Keefe
    Say Nothing: A True Story of Murder and Memory in Northern Ireland by Patrick Radden Keefe
    Empire of Pain: The Secret History of the Sackler Dynasty by Patrick Radden Keefe
    Rogues: True Stories of Grifters, Killers, Rebels and Crooks by Patrick Radden Keefe
    The Big Short: Inside the Doomsday Machine by Michael Lewis

  45. Emma Straub on AMERICAN FANTASY

    9 april 2026 · 56 min

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    American Fantasy by Emma Straub is a charming and comic story about the joys of middle age — and what lies beyond nostalgia. Emma joins us to talk about boybands, New Kids on the Block, parasocial relationships, fandom, finding freedom in cringe and more with cohost Brenda Allison. Lees meer

    This episode of Poured Over was hosted by Brenda Allison and mixed by Harry Liang.

    New episodes land Tuesdays and Thursdays (with occasional Saturdays) here and on your favorite podcast app.

    Featured Books (Episode):
    American Fantasy by Emma Straub
    This Time Tomorrow by Emma Straub
    Country People by Daniel Mason

  46. Caro Claire Burke on YESTERYEAR

    7 april 2026 · 43 min

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    Yesteryear by Caro Claire Burke is a witty, dark debut about a tradwife social media influencer. Caro joins us to talk about likable characters, performance, social media, traditional living, surveillance and more with cohost Jenna Seery. Lees meer

    This episode of Poured Over was hosted by Jenna Seery and mixed by Harry Liang.

    New episodes land Tuesdays and Thursdays (with occasional Saturdays) here and on your favorite podcast app.

    Featured Books (Episode):
    Yesteryear by Caro Claire Burke
    Revolutionary Road by Richard Yates
    Whidbey by T Kira Madden
    The Secret History by Donna Tartt
    In Memoriam by Alice Winn

  47. Kevin Fedarko on A WALK IN THE PARK

    2 april 2026 · 58 min

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    A Walk in the Park by Kevin Fedarko is an inspired look at our beautiful world and where we fit in it. Kevin joins us to talk about setting off on his hike, the unique terrain of the Grand Canyon, perseverance, the beauty of the natural world, the National Park Service and more with cohost Chris Gillespie. Lees meer

    This episode of Poured Over was hosted by Chris Gillespie and mixed by Harry Liang.

    New episodes land Tuesdays and Thursdays (with occasional Saturdays) here and on your favorite podcast app

    Featured Books (Episode):
    A Walk in the Park: The True Story of a Spectacular Misadventure in the Grand Canyon by Kevin Fedarko
    The Emerald Mile: The Epic Story of the Fastest Ride in History Through the Heart of the Grand Canyon by Kevin Fedarko
    The Man Who Walked Through Time: The Story of the First Trip Afoot Through the Grand Canyon by Colin Fletcher

  48. Jenny Lawson on HOW TO BE OKAY WHEN NOTHING IS OKAY

    1 april 2026 · 1 uur 4 min

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    How to Be Okay When Nothing Is Okay by Jenny Lawson shares tips and tricks for all of life's messy bits. Jenny joins us to talk about the joys of reading, finding community, doom scrolling, empathy, expectations, Freud and more with cohost Jenna Seery. Lees meer

    This episode of Poured Over was hosted by Jenna Seery and mixed by Harry Liang.

    New episodes land Tuesdays and Thursdays (with occasional Saturdays) here and on your favorite podcast app.

    Featured Books (Episode):
    How to Be Okay When Nothing Is Okay: Tips and Tricks That Kept Me Alive, Happy, and Creative in Spite of Myself by Jenny Lawson
    Furiously Happy: A Funny Book about Horrible Things by Jenny Lawson
    Broken (in the best possible way) by Jenny Lawson

    Featured Books (TBR Top Off)
    How to Be Okay When Nothing Is Okay: Tips and Tricks That Kept Me Alive, Happy, and Creative in Spite of Myself by Jenny Lawson
    Joyful Recollections of Trauma by Paul Scheer
    The Creative Act: : A Way of Being by Rick Rubin

  49. Yann Martel on SON OF NOBODY

    31 maart 2026 · 1 uur 7 min

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    Son of Nobody by Yann Martel is an imaginative retelling of the Trojan War from the bestselling author of Life of Pi. Yann joins us to talk about the Trojan War, studying the classics, writing epic poetry, structure, Greek mythology, storytelling and more with cohost Brenda Allison. Lees meer

    This episode of Poured Over was hosted by Brenda Allison and mixed by Harry Liang.

    New episodes land Tuesdays and Thursdays (with occasional Saturdays) here and on your favorite podcast app.

    Featured Books (Episode):
    Son of Nobody by Yann Martel
    Life of Pi by Yann Martel
    The Iliad by Homer, translated by Stephen Mitchell
    The Song of Achilles by Madeline Miller
    The Personal Memoirs of Ulysses S. Grant by Ulysses S. Grant
    Margo's Got Money Troubles by Rufi Thorpe
    The Bluest Eye by Toni Morrison
    The Divine Comedy: The Inferno, The Purgatorio, and The Paradiso by Dante Alighieri, translated by John Ciardi
    The Tartar Steppe by Dino Buzzati
    Waiting for Godot: : A Tragicomedy in Two Acts by Samuel Beckett
    The Iliad by Homer, translated by Emily Wilson

    Featured Books (TBR Top Off)
    Son of Nobody by Yann Martel
    What We Can Know by Ian McEwan
    Cloud Cuckoo Land by Anthony Doerr

  50. Kristen Arnett on STOP ME IF YOU'VE HEARD THIS ONE

    28 maart 2026 · 45 min

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    Stop Me If You've Heard This One by Kristen Arnett is a heartfelt and hilarious romp through Central Florida following an unlikely protagonist: a clown working the birthday circuit. Kristen joins us to talk about the polarization of clowns, following your creative intuition, the tourism economy, art, friendship, Florida, third spaces and more with cohost Isabelle McConville. Lees meer

    This episode of Poured Over was hosted by Isabelle McConville and mixed by Harry Liang.

    New episodes land Tuesdays and Thursdays (with occasional Saturdays) here and on your favorite podcast app.

    Featured Books (Episode):
    Stop Me If You've Heard This One by Kristen Arnett
    Mostly Dead Things by Kristen Arnett
    With Teeth by Kristen Arnett
    It by Stephen King
    Brawler: Stories by Lauren Groff
    Alligator Tears: A Memoir in Essays by Edgar Gomez
    Whidbey by T Kira Madden
    Long Live the Tribe of Fatherless Girls by T Kira Madden
    State of Paradise by Laura van den Berg