Podcasts

  • “How to Read a Short Story”

    “How to Read a Short Story”

    <Intro paragraph here … (Don’t forget to copy and paste to the post excerpt field.)> Our Thoughts Colin < … > “ … ” — Colin Jennifer < … > “ … ” — Jennifer Joey < … > “ … ” — Joey Key Themes Conclusion <Conclusion paragraph here.>

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  • “Flash Fiction Bonanza” Part II

    “Flash Fiction Bonanza” Part II

    This week, Joey, Colin, and Jennifer discuss “The Door Between Us,” by Mako Kawakami, from The New Yorker’s Summer Flash Fiction series; “The Boy at War and at Home,” by XXXX; and “The Books of Losing You,” by XXXX. Each story offers a powerful reflection on themes of isolation, resilience, and memory.

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  • “Flash Fiction Bonanza” Part I

    “Flash Fiction Bonanza” Part I

    This week, Joey, Colin, and Jennifer discuss: “The Door Between Us,” by Mako Kawakami, from The New Yorker’s Summer Flash Fiction series. The story delves into themes of isolation, connection, and loneliness through the portrayal of two neighbors living in mirrored apartments who have never met but share a profound bond of solitude.

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  • “The Poetry Episode”

    “The Poetry Episode”

    This week, Joey, Colin, and Jennifer discuss the poetry of Charles Baxter and Audre Lord. The episode explores the hosts’ personal connections to Baxter’s “The Purest Rage” and Lord’s “A Litany for Survival.” Through their reflections, the conversation delves into themes of memory, rage, survival, and how personal identity is intertwined with poetry. Each…

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  • “The Black Cat”

    “The Black Cat”

    In this week’s episode of the LitFiction podcast, Joey, Colin, and Jennifer discuss “The Black Cat” by Edgar Allan Poe. This gothic horror story was chosen to celebrate the “Summerween” season as they dive into its themes of madness, guilt, and the supernatural. The Black Cat follows the narrator as he recounts his descent…

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  • “Clay”

    “Clay”

    In this week’s LitFiction podcast, Jennifer, Joey, and Colin discuss “Clay” by Caleb Crane, published in the August 12th, 2024 issue of The New Yorker. The story is set in a quiet Texas town, where Jane suspects her husband, Lindy, of staying out late and hiding something. The story escalates when Lindy, in an…

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  • “Atilla”

    “Atilla”

    In this week’s episode of the LitFiction podcast, Joey, Colin, and Jennifer discuss “Atilla” by Nell Frutenberger, featured in the August 5, 2024, issue of The New Yorker. The story follows Martha, a middle-aged professor, as she cares for her mother, Judy, who is suffering from Alzheimer’s. The narrative dives into complicated family dynamics,…

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  • “Abject Naturalism”

    “Abject Naturalism”

    In this episode, Jennifer, Joey, Sandy, and Ben discuss “Abject Naturalism” by Sarah Barnsting, featured in the July 29th, 2024 issue of The New Yorker. The story follows Tony, a single mother, as she navigates the challenges of raising her daughter Amelie while dealing with financial instability, creative struggles, and a budding relationship with…

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  • “Freedom to Move”

    “Freedom to Move”

    This week, Colin, Jennifer, and Joey discuss “Freedom to Move” by Ayşegül Savaş, featured in the July 22, 2024 issue of The New Yorker. The story centers on a protagonist returning to Istanbul to visit her ailing grandfather, who has moved in with her father during the pandemic. As she navigates the complex family…

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